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“Pretty Fly for a Wi-Fi”: People are sharing the...

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2025/11/16

If you’ve ever scrolled on your phone looking for a Wi-Fi network and stumbled across a bizarre or hilarious Wi-Fi name, you’re not alone. Recently, Redditor u/StoryIllustrious9612 asked r/AskReddit, "What’s the wildest Wi-Fi name you’ve seen?" The responses were a goldmine of comedy, creativity, and mild chaos.Redditors shared everything from classic puns to nerdy references and even some truly unhinged neighborhood pranks. Pop culture-inspired names had commenters appreciating the geeky

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“Even he prefers no build”: Fortnite creator and Epic...

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2025/11/16

Fortnite is usually in the news for game-related fun, but now it's making headlines thanks to the generosity of Tim Sweeney. Sweeney, the CEO and founder of Epic Games, recently bought over 40,000 acres of wilderness in the United States to preserve it. According to The News & Observer, the billionaire is trying to protect land in North Carolina. His goal is to save large areas of land with high conservation value before developers can destroy them. Over the last decade, he's donated

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“What is going on??”: Teacher lists shocking skills...

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2025/11/16

A viral TikTok from elementary school teacher @mommy_n_zachy is igniting discourse about just how unprepared students are when they enter the classroom. In her video, she lists 10 basic skills many kids no longer know, including reading analog clocks and tying their shoes. The teacher said her children lack the basics, and it’s hard for teachers to do their part if they have to start at zero. @mommy_n_zachy/TikTok While some blamed schools and teachers for the decline in

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“This went way better in his head”: Walmart manager...

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2025/11/16

If you’re hunting for creative ways to fire up your staff before a long shift, one Walmart manager has a suggestion—but no promises it’ll actually motivate anyone. A video posted to Reddit’s r/TikTokCringe subreddit shows an apparent Walmart supervisor rallying his team for the morning shift not with a pep talk, but with a performance. Instead of offering encouragement, he breaks into a snippet of “Golden” by Huntr/x—a track boosted by the KPop Demon Hunters film and especially popular among

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“Hot shower and a good book”: 17 methods of cheering...

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2025/11/16

Everyone needs a little cheering up from time to time, although sometimes we're left to our own devices to figure out how to lift the darkness and get that dopamine hit that will actually level us back out. The only problem is that it can take a little trial and error to figure out what works. And one person's go-to cure for the blues may do absolutely nothing at all for someone else. But still, Redditors are offering their best anecdotal advice for what personally helps them cheer up when

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“They can put it in with a needle”: Cop issues...

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2025/11/15

A police officer who uses his social media feed to share safety tips just offered a warning that’s getting a lot of attention, especially from people who rely on Uber or Lyft. The creator, who goes by @police_g0tur6, says the message is aimed at women and teens, although anyone who regularly uses ride-sharing or taxis should pay attention. “You might want to listen up,” he tells viewers before diving into the advice. The clip has gone viral, garnering more than 4.6 million views as of

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“Shout out to the refs, shame on the coaches”: High...

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2025/11/15

A Pasadena high school football team is going viral for all the wrong reasons. After the 78th Annual Turkey Tussle between rival schools, the Pasadena High School Bulldogs and the John Muir Mustangs, the Mustangs refused to change their opponents' hands. That's when the refs stepped in. The video shows the Bulldogs going in for the traditional post-game handshake when the Mustangs refused to reciprocate. When the refs spotted the slight, they gave the young players a little lecture

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“He asks why he should pay for my life”: Man making...

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2025/11/15

A Reddit post about a "high-income husband and low-income wife" has been making the rounds and sparking backlash related to the expectations of marriage. Posting to r/HENRYfinance earlier this month, u/BrilliantFinancial10 wrote that while she's self-sufficient and makes $80,000 a year at her job, her husband of 10 years makes a significantly higher amount at $700,000 per year. Although they've previously contributed to their joint financials based on how much they make, her husband no longer

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“I see dead people”: 20 unforgettable movie scenes...

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2025/11/15

Media is created to share a human connection, to elicit emotions and feelings in the viewer or reader. These reactions come from both a collective understanding and individual experiences, and how one relates to the piece of media. Recently, u/ryleymyers posed a question in the r/AskReddit subreddit, asking, "What movie scene still gives you chills no matter how many times you watch it?" u/ryleymyers via Reddit Redditors happily shared some of their favorites, both for the excitement and scary

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Coffee Mate is rolling out Harry Potter Butterbeer...

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2025/11/15

Coffee Mate is launching a limited-edition line of Harry Potter–inspired products, including Butterbeer-flavored creamer, zero-sugar creamer, and Butterbeer-flavored cold foam. The latest Butterbeer flavor follows Toffee Cauldron Cake Flavored Creamer and Zero Sugar White Chocolate Peppermint Toad Flavored Creamer, which Coffee Mate dropped in August. Harry Potter fans can find the themed coffee creamers in-store and online at retailers like Target, Walmart, Kroger, and other grocery stores

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Millennials grew up with Steve from Blue’s Clues....

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2025/11/09

Steve Burns is an icon for Millennials, and the generation that once looked up to the Blue's Clues star is starting to thirst over him. Burns made his debut as "Steve" on the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue's Clues in 1996. He starred in nearly 100 episodes before leaving the show in 2003. There were wild rumors about his departure at the time, including some that he had died. Burns has popped up a lot in recent years and has even reprised his Blue's Clues role. Nickelodeon via KIDS

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From firefighters to dog trainers, 17 jobs people say...

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2025/11/09

Many people lament spending 40 or more years working a job to make ends meet. In fact, surveys suggest that nearly 85% of people are unsatisfied with their jobs. However, some Redditors say they've discovered a career path that makes them excited to go to work every day. In a post on r/AskReddit, one user asks, "Is anyone genuinely excited to go to work everyday? What do you do?" Some Redditors say they started to enjoy their work when they turned a hobby into a lucrative career. Others say

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“Not paying $5 for brown water”: 17 customers share...

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2025/11/09

For many people, making the conscious decision to never patronize a certain store or service ever again isn't a decision made lightly. It's something that occurs after a major decline in service, an egregious slight, a conflict in morals, or something otherwise rather serious. And there's almost always a story to go along with it. Redditors recently started swapping those anecdotes after u/snakecharmersensei asked, "How did a business lose you as a customer?" Some of the reasons are way too

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“They’re just doing their jobs”: 20 careers that are...

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2025/11/09

There are several personality tests available online that can suggest which career someone is best suited for. However, the link between career and personality may have led to some workers being unfairly villainized. In a post on r/AskReddit, a user asks, "What's a career that's unfairly villainized?" Some point to workers in fields that folks don't want to encounter, such as parking authority, tax collection, or defense attorneys. They suggest the industry's bad rep shouldn't extend to

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“Netflix removed me from Netflix”: Actor upset to...

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2025/11/09

Actor Andrew Briedis recently used TikTok to air a very specific grievance: He learned months late that Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs the Reverend, the interactive conclusion to the Netflix sitcom, vanished from the platform in May. @andrewbriedis/TikTok Actor says he was "removed" from Netflix Briedis opened his TikTok with a blunt line, saying, "Netflix removed me from Netflix. I have been fired from Netflix." He then explained that the special wrapped up the entire series. "You

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“You’re not perfect”: The impossible expectations...

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2025/11/08

Red flags. Cheating scandals. Relationship drama. All of these factors play into the negativity of today’s dating culture. With the massive influence of social media, influencers — and to an extent, regular people — have used their platforms to expose their partners based on how they treated them and the overall nature of the couple’s relationship. No matter if it’s the 100th time of taking back a controlling ex or making useless promises that aren’t destined to be kept, there’s always

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“Just never ever ever do it”: 15 “truths” older folks...

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2025/11/08

Sometimes, young people roll their eyes when they get unsolicited advice from older generations. However, Redditors argue that there's a reason older people often have a chip on their shoulder about things that may seem like a good idea. In a post on r/AskReddit, one user asks bluntly, "Older people on Reddit. What is 100% pure bulls**t?" Some offer things that all generations can get behind, like service fees tacked onto online transactions and pointless drama. Others warn that being too

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“Ask for help”: 17 simple “cheat codes” people swear...

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2025/11/08

A recent AskReddit post is filling up with free "cheat codes" that can make real life easier to navigate—something we could all use right now. As every expense increases and wages stagnate, most average folks, especially in the U.S., are struggling more to get by year after year. When things get hard, we need to come together and help each other. Sharing the tips that have made our own lives easier is fun and free, and can even get you some Reddit karma. Redditor u/Intelligent_Can_2898 got

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The meaning behind “analog bags,” social media’s...

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2025/11/08

A new minimalist trend called “analog bags” is spreading across social media. The idea is simple: carry only physical, non-digital essentials like a notebook, pen, or film camera—nothing that requires a charger. What are analog bags used for? People are assembling materials for non-screen-based activities in what they refer to as “analog bags.” Access to an analog bag can encourage people to spend less time looking at their phones by replacing the habit with other “analog” activities

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“It’s just not the same”: Liam Hemsworth replaces...

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2025/11/08

Season 4 of The Witcher has finally been released on Netflix, but there's one major change. The Hunger Games alum Liam Hemsworth has taken over the lead role of Geralt of Rivia. Henry Cavill, the former Superman actor, originally played the part. The casting change was announced in 2022, but Cavill returned to the role in Season 3, released in 2023. Now that fans are finally seeing Hemsworth in the role, they have a lot of opinions. The Witcher first debuted on Netflix in 2019. In addition

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