Ruined

Naming a child can be incredibly difficult. You have to somehow find a name that you and your partner both love that neither of you associate with people you’ve known in real life. The name of an ex? Nope! The name of your middle school bully? Vetoed! And of course, any names associated with memes, cruel historical figures or brands are also off the table.Redditors have recently been discussing formerly common names that have been ruined by one person or event, so we’ve gathered some of their thoughts below. Enjoy…

Life is full of choices we make every day. Most of them are small, like deciding what you want to eat for dinner or what flavor of toothpaste to buy. But others, the big ones, have the power to completely redirect the course of your life.Recently, people in this popular Reddit thread were sharing stories about exactly that. But instead of discussing their own experiences, they reminisced about the wrongdoings of others, which left their lives completely in shambles.Scroll down to find the most chilling ones that might…

Let’s be fair: technology has improved my life in ways that still surprise and delight me on a daily basis. My phone is also a torch! My TV remembers how far I got in last night’s episode, even if I don’t! The bus stop knows when the bus is ­coming, and I can watch my ­pizza’s entire journey from the restaurant to my house! These are, frankly, miracles.But there have been corresponding sacrifices. Over 20 years, I have turned over whole areas of competence, memory, authority and independence to the machines in my life.…

In a span of just three weeks in the summer of 2022, Alice Lin was swindled out of her life savings in an internet scam that began on a Chinese-language chat app. She lost more than $720,000 and sank so low that the 80-year-old two-time widow and mother of four considered taking her own life.In the same year, Artemis Yaffe was targeted by a scammer posing as an IRS agent, losing her $1.8-million nest egg and — eventually — her home. It took less than two months for her life to be upended, sending the 77-year-old widow…

Bored Panda reached out to Heyjalapeno who was pleasantly surprised to see her question attracting so many interested people. When asked what inspired her to start this kind of discussion, she said that it was sparked by a conversation she had with a friend who at the time was dating a guy from a different religion. Because of the couple’s differences in faith, marriage for them was quite impossible.Heyjalapeno shared that “Marrying outside of your religion isn't very common in the South Asian community, and more…

Motor vehicles are so ubiquitous in our lives that we sometimes think of them as a natural part of the urban environment. Like roads, bikes, trees, and coffee shops... However, some cars are so bizarre and 'out there' that you can’t help but do a double take. The ‘Messed Up Cars’ account on X (formerly Twitter) documents some of the weirdest and most hilarious car pics from all around the world. We’ve collected some of the most epic ones to share with you, Pandas. It’s something that will probably amuse and confuse any…

“She also had some suggestions for readers who would like to help animals in need. “Shelters across the county, including San Diego Humane Society, are over capacity and struggling to keep up with the constant influx of animals. Most shelters are especially over capacity with large dogs. Here are some ways community members can help save animals:Adopt: If you’re thinking about adding a pet to your family, San Diego Humane Society urges you to consider adoption first. By opening your home to a shelter pet, you give a…

Being polite and respectful to the people you meet throughout the day sounds like a no-brainer to many of us. However, you’d be surprised by how poorly some folks treat complete strangers because they think they’re ‘owed’ something. Food service industry workers have to deal with rudeness quite often in their careers.Redditor u/DadIsMadAtMe recently went viral on r/TalesFromYourServer after sharing how an entitled customer, whose birthday it was, suddenly demanded free stuff. The OP shared how they responded. Scroll…

The holidays are meant to be spent with the people you care about most in the world. It’s a time for warmth, introspection, and taking a well-deserved break from the stress of leading a hectic life. Unfortunately, things rarely go as planned. And many people find that once Xmas rolls around, they’re left frustrated and drained.The r/AskReddit community recently opened up about who ruined their Christmas celebrations and how. We’ve collected some of their most intriguing stories to share with you, Pandas. Scroll down to…

The holidays are the perfect time to surprise your loved ones with something nice, be it a small gesture of appreciation or a present of grand proportions.The redditor going by the name of ‘PM_me_your_recipes’ chose the latter to surprise his wife with; he got her a gift that she’s been waiting for for years. Unfortunately, the grand gesture didn’t roll out as expected, thanks to the online seller.Surprising a loved one with the perfect Christmas gift can become the highlight of the holiday season for both sidesShare…