After one of his sisters eloped with her partner, he sent them a $100 gift card in what he believed to be a nice gesture to celebrate their big day. But instead of receiving a ‘thank you,’ the man received complaints about it being cheaper than what the woman had expected. So he turned to the subreddit ‘Am I the [Jerk]?‘ hoping for some advice. This man wanted to congratulate his sister on eloping with her partner Share icon Image credits: Jeremy Wong / pexels (not the actual photo)...

More info: sum-up.net | Facebook | Instagram I hope that people take away a sense of mindfulness and appreciation for the beauty in everyday life from my photos. I want my work to inspire others to pause, observe, and find joy in the small moments and details that often go unnoticed. 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....

For example, as this Redditor shared, her niece’s parents were both sent to prison when the girl was 9. For the past 5 years, she has been living with her aunt, who has been taking care of her as her mother did the best she could to get out and get her life and daughter back. But the daughter decided she didn’t want to go back to her old life and requested that her aunt adopt her, creating a very shocking and confusing situation for the whole family....

The incident unfolded after his family reported the teenage daughter missing last week, prompting deputies from the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office to head to his address. However, before their arrival, Aaron had already located his daughter in a car with 67-year-old Michael Fosler, a man with a disturbing history involving the young girl. Trigger warning: this article contains details of sexual abuse involving a minor Aaron Spencer, 36, was arrested for allegedly shooting Michael Fosler, 67, and is currently facing a preliminary charge of first-degree murder Share icon Image credits: givesendgo Share icon Image credits: Gabriel Hohol Officials said a confrontation erupted between the father and Michael before Aaron brandished a gun and fatally shot him....

For one Redditor, he was shocked when his girlfriend pointed out several of his shortcomings at a gathering with her friends. Unimpressed, the guy told her afterwards that she could leave if she wasn’t satisfied. Now he’s asking the internet if that was a jerk move. More info: Reddit Guy went to cookout with his girlfriend and her stuck-up friends Share icon Image credits: freepik (not the actual photo)...

But the excitement didn’t last long—her younger sister took the car for a drive and crashed it. Furious and heartbroken, the teen stopped speaking to her entire family. Now, her parents are left trying to figure out how to handle the situation and mend the rift. The teen girl had spent a year saving for her car, only for her sister to crash it Share icon Image credits: Artyom Kulakov/Pexels (not the actual photo)...

Redditor Blooming_Onion5904 has a close bond with her mother too. They have no off-limits topics and share recommendations about anything and everything. One evening, while staying at her parents’ house, she was chatting away with her mom without noticing where the conversation was going. However, her boyfriend in the next room did and became majorly grossed out by it, which the girlfriend had none of. Scroll down to find the full story and a conversation with its author, who kindly agreed to answer a few questions about it....

Just admit it, did you also think that this was a movie cliche? That’s what I thought, but it turns out – no. It turns out that this happens in real life as well, and more often than one might think. Another piece of evidence is this eye-opening story from the user u/OnlyMeasurement3247, which we bring to your attention today. More info: Reddit The author of the post has been dating her boyfriend for 8 years but they never wanted to marry Share icon Image credits: Trinity Kubassek (not the actual photo)...

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Curated by Anita Yan Wong and Julie Hsieh. More info: anitayanwong.com | Instagram Share icon The Cat Art Show 2024, Yuan Ru Art Center. Artist Anita Yan Wong Share icon The Largest cat painting in the World, 6ftx20ft, over 200 pounds painting by artist Anita Yan Wong. Share icon The Largest cat painting in the World, 6ftx20ft, over 200 pounds painting by artist Anita Yan Wong. Share icon The Largest cat painting in the World, 6ftx20ft, over 200 pounds painting by artist Anita Yan Wong....

More info: devineescapes.com 11 courses of stone, plus the cap. First course is the thickest, each course gets smaller, as it goes up Share icon Dry stone. I built this at home, dismantled it, and drove it to my customer’s house and rebuilt it. A small amount of mortar was added, to protect it from vandalism or mishap Share icon Share icon Share icon Thank you for looking Share icon Anyone can write on Bored Panda....

The heart of this concept was simply to encourage play: supply 5 chefs (and 1 bartender) with childhood cooking toys from the 1960s to the 2000s. The challenge for them would be to create a dish not just inspired by the toy but ideally crafted using it. Well, at least in theory, given the constraints of time and practicality. For us as photographers, we knew each toy would need a matching environment, so we built six scenes mirroring classic toy advertisements....

The idea of divorce-specific greeting cards popped into my head as a simple way for people to choose from a wide variety of responses. My first instinct was that they should be funny and show the positive side of divorce. It’s hard, but sometimes it’s the best thing. And it takes bravery to face the unknown. No one ever seems to talk about the positive side of divorce and they exist....

Mat is from Portland, OR, and over time, his work appeared in famous publications such as The New Yorker, The National Lampoon, Private Eye, New Mobility, and more. Mat’s sense of humor has also gained him a following of over 8k people on Instagram. Besides fame, the artist shared that his comics have had a therapeutic effect on him since he got paralyzed in 2012. So, without further ado, let’s hop into the post and see what Mat has cooked up since his last post....