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Some people know that certain foods are not good for them, but they eat them anyway. This was posted on X/Twitter by Kaye Foley on May 20, 2022, and it received over 193,000 likes: "My toxic…
Dogs like to eat scraps that hit the floor in the kitchen or in the dining room. Dogs usually hope for meat. "There's nothing sadder then the look on my dogs face after he hears something…
"In need of a road trip that includes stopping at lots of national parks and breakfast diners" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "In need of a road trip that includes…
A cashier sometimes loudly asks for a donation, and it's embarrassing to say no. "WHY does the cashier at the grocery store gotta be so loud when asking if i wanna donate to the children.…
"Open source" information won't necessarily tell you how to open a bottle of ketchup, but there are jokes. This was posted on X/Twitter (and also on Facebook and Bluesky at about the…
Sexual harassment training at a workplace is training to prevent sexual harassment. It is not training on how to sexually harass, but there are jokes. "Sexual Harassment class at work... What…
Entry in progress -- BP X/Twitter Not Today Eric @NotTodayEric Welcome to your 40’s: they’re not gray hairs they’re stress trophies. You win. 11:25 AM · Dec 29, 2023 X/Twitter Rҽɳéҽ…
"It gets worse before it gets better" is a saying that has been printed on many images But what if it doesn't get better? What if it gets worse -- way worse? Bluesky Condor Puma…
People often feel that the cold winter is holding them back (from things such as walking outside), but a hot summer can also hold them back. "When the weather gets warmer I will become…
People often feel that the cold winter is holding them back (from things such as walking outside), but a hot summer can also hold them back. "When the weather gets warmer I will become…
Pomegranates are full of seeds and are difficult to eat. This was posted on X/Twitter by @ratgirl012 on December 23, 2023, and it received over 67,000 likes: "pomegranates are so beautiful and…
Many people don't eat buttered toast every day, but get the urge every once in a while. This was posted on X/Twitter by Meg on January 5, 2026, and it received over 57,000 likes: "every…
Crab cakes usually come in an order of two. However, an order of crab cakes is not always shared, like french fries. This was posted on X/Twitter by Dan Perlman on December 15, 2022, and it…
Some people swear they will never drink at work again, and then stop drinking. A joke has this the opposite way. "Ten years ago I swore I would give up drinking whilst I'm at work. I…
Some people swear they will never drink at work again, and then stop drinking. A joke has this the opposite way. "Ten years ago I swore I would give up drinking whilst I'm at work. I…
Many people are completely bewildered when they have to use someone else's microwave. What buttons can be used? "I hate it when you use someone else's microwave and you have no idea…
Many people are completely bewildered when they have to use someone else's microwave. What buttons can be used? "I hate it when you use someone else's microwave and you have no idea…
Many people are completely bewildered when they have to use someone else's microwave. What buttons can be used? "I hate it when you use someone else's microwave and you have no idea…
People seem to warn about icy conditions after a person already slips. This joke was posted on X/Twitter by National Park Service on January 18, 2024: "'Be careful. That ice is…