Appearing on the popular animated sitcom’s 1989 Christmas special Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire for the first time, Larry was one of the two barflies usually seen at Moe’s Tavern, along with his best friend Sam, as per The Simpsons fandom Wiki page. Larry the Barfly had a balding head, was 42 years old, and was talked about as being stupid, glum, weird, and quiet. Share icon Image credits: TheSimpsons He was voiced by Harry Shearer, who also provides the voices for several major Simpsons characters, including Mr Burns, Ned Flanders, and Waylon Smithers....

Many caregivers struggle with feelings of guilt, like this woman did. She wasn’t sure whether it would be appropriate to go to a concert for one night while her husband was still in the ICU. So, she decided to consult with the folks on the Internet. Bored Panda got in touch with this woman, u/PassionOfThePizza, and she graciously agreed to tell us more about the situation. Read our short conversation with her below!...

But that’s not true in all families. Just like this Redditor’s family where her dad was always involved in looking after her and her sister, while the mom didn’t want kids. Hence, she only provided for them financially. The daughters were hurt by this as they grew up, and stopped celebrating Mother’s Day. But the mom didn’t like it and got mad when they called her out. More info: Reddit...

Someone asked “What are some really amazing animal facts?” and netizens shared the best ones they knew. We also got in touch with Nina Thompson, Director of Public Relations for the San Diego Humane Society to learn more. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to leave your own thoughts below. Image credits: DynamikSan04 Swimminginsarcasm , Odd Falch / pexels Report SleepyLoner , Aa Dil / pexels Report...

The incident occurred while British tech tycoon Mike Lynch was celebrating his acquittal in a US fraud trial alongside his wife, his 18-year-old daughter, his lawyer Christopher Morvillo, and his wife Judy, Morgan Stanley’s Chairman Jonathan Bloom and his wife Neda, and fifteen other passengers. Theorists argue that the death of Stephen Chamberlain, co-defendant of Lynch in his trial, who perished after being struck by a vehicle while jogging in Cambridgeshire last Saturday (August 17) is connected to the tragedy....

“Happy Bday @nickcannon I hope you are enjoying all your cupcakes,” Rosa wrote in a caption alongside a post that featured a clip sparking controversy on social media. In the now-viral clip, a handful of birthday cupcakes decorated with headshots of Nick’s exes captured just how romantic the comedian has been throughout his life. The treats featured snaps of Kim Kardashian, Christina Milian, Bre Tiesi, Mariah Carey, Selita Ebanks, Jessica White, Brittany Bell, and Alyssa Scott....

Quora users have been detailing the most important things for first-time home buyers to be aware of, so we’ve gathered their best advice down below. Enjoy reading through, whether you’re planning to purchase your first home soon or you’re currently on your fifth, and be sure to upvote the knowledge that could save someone from buying a nightmare home! https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-important-things-you-should-know-when-buying-a-house , Hanna Kretsu Report Carlos Ruano , Giorgio Trovato Report...

The brides said “I do” under an arch of flowers at the exclusive Hotel Cala di Volpe, which overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. Rebel and Ramona confirmed their relationship in June 2022 when the actress and comedian wrote on Instagram, “I thought I was searching for a Disney Prince… but maybe what I really needed all this time was a Disney Princess. #loveislove” along with a selfie of them. The Pitch Perfect star proposed on Valentine’s Day in 2023 in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland California....

Like for these dudes, who despite spending quite a few hours at a restaurant, decided to leave the establishment after leaving a $0 tip. But then, a manager caught up to them, reprimanding them for not tipping and creating a viral moment on TikTok when the interaction was posted there. More info: TikTok Tipping someone for good service seems like a sensible thing to do for many, but not for all Share icon Image credits: Drazen Zigic / freepik (not the actual photo) No matter if you live in the United States or not, you likely have heard what a big deal tipping is there....

Instead, it was the superhuman strength displayed by Irish player Erin King in saving her teammate Emily Lane from an accident that became the primary focus of conversation online. Held at the Stade de France on Tuesday (July 30), the game saw the two women’s teams compete for seventh place after losing in the quarterfinals of the competition. In the end, Team Great Britain came out victorious, clinching a 28-12 win over Ireland....

Like this single mom whose pilot brother used to give her flight discounts so her child could see the world. Yet, one day, the discounts became limited. And when her other brother, who is rich, voiced an entitlement to them, she felt like he stole from her. More info: mumsnet Single parenting is a hard journey, and it’s realistic for single parents to expect at least a little bit of help from others Share icon Image credits: Rafael Cosquiere (not the actual photo)...

Take, for instance, Reddit user everyoneh8sme34, whose competitive elder sister always hated her. During a family dinner, she started claiming that the original poster (OP) was dumb and had cheated her way through her education. Infuriated, OP went on to embarrass her and she just dramatically stormed out. More info: Reddit The poster of this story had an elder sister who always hated her and whenever she tried to build a relationship, the sister didn’t care about it Share icon Image credits: gpointstudio (not the actual photo)...

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This stepmom found that out the hard way after her husband’s ex-wife tried to create a rift between her and the children. Connecting with the kids would mean she’d have to compromise on her boundaries, which put the woman in a difficult position. More info: Reddit Every good stepparent wants to establish a great relationship with their partner’s kid, but that can sometimes be a tough thing to do Share icon Image credits: Josh Willink / Pexels (not the actual photo)...

But no matter how much you need a paycheck, if you really hate your job, finding a reason to work hard is going to be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. That’s why one team leader decided that there was no point in trying to motivate an employee who was clearly unhappy. Below, you’ll find the full story that he recently shared on the Malicious Compliance subreddit, as well as some of the replies readers shared....

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Re-thinking your ABC’s, climate-change edition More info: generation180.org | jklossner.com | Instagram When asked about the next big step for Generation180 in engaging the public further, Jamie emphasized the importance of big, creative approaches to capture people’s attention. “As communicators, we believe we have to go big and invest in creative approaches that get people’s attention in order to accelerate a culture shift toward clean energy. We’ve found more people gravitating toward short-form video, so we are exploring YouTube Shorts as a platform to share more of our climate comedy work....

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Inspired by Marvel and DC comics, Kerry Callen—known for his unique style and creative approach to visual storytelling—has created a series of retro comic book covers. What really makes them stand out is the comedic twist the artist has incorporated into the scenes. The freelance illustrator focuses mainly on iconic characters like Batman, Spider-Man, Superman, Captain America, and many others, but the situations he places them in are far from those seen in the original comics....

Using just wool and a needle, Wakuneco crafts unbelievably realistic 3D pet portraits that might make you do a double-take. Each masterpiece takes about a month to complete, but the result is worth every minute of delicate work. Scroll down to explore the art of felting animals! More info: Instagram | waku-neco.com | Facebook | twitter.com | youtube.com Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops!...