A couple of years ago, one Redditor was curious to know what cool things people experienced in their childhood but didn’t appreciate until they became adults. They went on r/AskReddit and posed this question to the community. People shared all sorts of wholesome and sweet things and even some impressive stories. Limp_Pick2843 , Kelly Sikkema Report -eDgAR- , Sean Benesh Report drgloryboy , cottonbro studio Report But it’s nothing to be scared of, it happens to most of us....

To put it simply, these witty and slightly self-deprecating memes are a way for Americans to gently poke fun at European culture—as well as their own—by showing how different they think they are. The entire point is to post something from the US that might (semi-ironically) ‘shock’ someone living in Europe. Scroll down for the freshest memes and a reminder about how strange internet humor can get. Bored Panda reached out to Substack blogger and X (formerly Twitter) user @JSlaughterEsq, one of the people who created some of the first ‘The European Mind Can’t Comprehend This’ memes....

The artist has a rather distinctive approach to dark, gallows humor, usually offering a fresh and quirky perspective in contrast to traditional comics. More info: bogartcreek.com | patreon.com | Instagram | twitter.com | Facebook Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.

Someone asked “What was the biggest downgrade in recent memory that was pitched like it was an upgrade?” and people shared the worst examples. So get comfortable as you read through, upvote your favorites, and share your thoughts in the comments. If you want to see more terrible changes and updates, check out our article on bad redesigns. Image credits: Popular-Recover8880 Outrageous_Tea_4597 , Lisa Fotios / pexels (not the actual photo) Report...

Each school has a popular kid—the one with a million-dollar smile and an indestructible sense of self that carries their name to every corner of every hallway. Many of us were even jealous of their attention and the things that came with it. But in a lot of ways, life begins only after graduation, and these people don’t always make use of the head start they have. So Reddit user ZoroX made a post on the platform, asking everyone to share the downfalls of those who seemed to have it all growing up....

The botched uprising, which started early on Sunday (May 19), resulted in the deaths of two police officers and one of the attackers, later identified as Christian Malanga, a Salt Lake City resident who came to the US in 1998 as a political refugee. The 41-year-old Utah resident was reportedly joined by his son, 21-year-old Marcel Malanga, who remains captive in the central African nation along with some 50 people involved in the incident, as per Reuters....

And who wouldn’t love growing up in the ’80s? Mullets, conversations on cord phones, and biking with your friends to the middle of nowhere were quintessential for a true ’80s experience. Luckily, the IG page Totally 80’s Room shares little snippets of what life was like back then. Scroll down and see the best picks of their content! Bored Panda reached out to the creator of the page, Pete. He was kind enough to answer our questions and tell us more about his virtual (and physical!...

Ah, childhood – the time when we don’t have to have a care in the world, can spend late nights playing whatever we want, and aren’t yet burdened by a myriad of responsibilities. Who wouldn’t want to go back? For millennials, it’s the nineties: the decade of impeccable TV and music, in-person sleepovers, and portable CD players. This group does a great job of evoking bittersweet nostalgia for ’90s kids, and its 111k members are a testament to that....

Below, we’ve gathered a list of fun facts that have recently been shared on the Today I Learned subreddit. 5 minutes from now, you’ll have plenty more information to share with friends and family members, and you’ll know even more about the world. Keep reading to also find a conversation with Jake Olefsky, CEO of Braingle.com, and be sure to upvote the facts you’re glad to have learned today! Username_Is_TakenF Report...

Here, we have a list of interesting things that show just how much time affects the things we use. Some of these we might not even think about, like the floors we walk on and the counters we eat on. But isn’t it sometimes intriguing to take a look at how things look after years and years of daily wear and tear? Bored Panda reached out to Shelly Kannagh, a recycling artist, master thrifter, and DIY decorator who shares her creations on YouTube....

If you live by the ‘more is more’ mindset, this compilation is for you. We’ve gathered some of the most stunning posts from the Facebook page ‘Colourful & Maximalist Home Decor Inspo,’ where members proudly share their vibrant homes. Scroll down to see them and don’t miss our chat with the group’s founders, Mel and V, about what makes this aesthetic so special. “V and I became friends in 2020 after both starting Instagram accounts—A Whole New Build and The Electric Penguin—which documented our colorful new-build homes,” shares Mel....

As a result, many hilarious pictures of people trying to sell their mirrors keep popping up online. Some have even given up on figuring out how to get out of the way and decided to embrace it, making the process of buying and selling that much more enjoyable for everyone. We’ve collected a list of some of the best (un)intentional accidents, all you have to do to find them is scroll down!...

Remember Doug from Nickelodeon? Yeah, those were the days. To celebrate my 3D progress, I decided to bring some of those awesome characters to life in 3D! Check out these 5 funky folks, and for the real behind-the-scenes magic, I even made time-lapse videos of how I brought them from mush to masterpiece! What do you think? If you wanted to see my progress from crappy renders up to these, you can check it out here on my 1,500-day 3D journey....

In West Warwick, Rhode Island, 2-year-old Cohen decided to chase after a pizza delivery man, Ryan Catterson, and give him a hug, without knowing how significant this little gesture of kindness would be. More info: Lindsey Sheely Lindsey Sheely shared a video with her 2-year-old son hugging a pizza delivery man, Ryan Catterson, who recently lost his 16-year-old daughter Share icon Image credits: Lindsey Sheely Lindsey Sheely had ordered a pizza for her family that night and accidentally captured how her 2-year-old son, Cohen, ran after the delivery man to give him a hug....

The woman was on the way to find a quiet spot to lay her old dog Viejito’s body to rest when suddenly, out of nowhere, she was greeted by an abandoned puppy. More info: Lidia Elizabeth Reyes Cespedes Animal rescuer Lidia Elizabeth Reyes Cespedes couldn’t believe her eyes when she was greeted by an abandoned puppy at the very moment she went to say goodbye to her old dog Share icon Image credits: Lidia Elizabeth Reyes Cespedes Share icon Image credits: Lidia Elizabeth Reyes Cespedes Share icon Image credits: Lidia Elizabeth Reyes Cespedes Share icon Image credits: Lidia Elizabeth Reyes Cespedes Lidia Elizabeth Reyes Cespedes is well known for her big heart....

Elisa Jordana’s lawyer, Brian Bieber from Miami, told Bored Panda that she had been “suffocated” by Bahram. He wrote in an email: “The arresting officers got it wrong. “A careful investigation and assessment of the situation would have uncovered exactly what happened here – a verbal argument ensued between two people who were in a volatile relationship, the temperature escalated, and Elisa was the victim of a battery – not the other way around....

Case in point, redditor u/mayumochi, an amusement park employee, went massively viral after sharing her story of petty revenge. She shared how she spotted a family who stole her reusable water bottle and then scared them by lying that she had an STI. Scroll down for the full story, including how the internet reacted to the situation. Bored Panda got in touch with the author of the popular post, u/mayumochi, and she was kind enough to answer our questions....

The ‘Dune: Part Two’ star shared intimate pictures and videos from their secret wedding ceremony, held in New Orleans back in 2022. “Two years ago, on April Fools, I secretly married my best friend in New Orleans. The magic of that day is ingrained in every cell of my being, forever,” said The Queen’s Gambit star on Instagram. “Happy second ( first ) anniversary my love…you’re the coolest.” Anya Taylor-Joy shared intimate moments from her secret nuptials with musician Malcolm McRae in 2022 Share icon Image credits: malcolmmccrae “N....

Meet an artist who brings these inner dilemmas to life in wholesome comics featuring the Heart, Brain, and other vital organs. We’re talking about none other than Nick Seluk and his series ‘The Awkward Yeti,’ where characters and the situations they encounter perfectly mirror what could be happening inside each one of us. More info: Instagram | linktr.ee Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops!...