Join the Fun!

19 Pieces Of 'Random Advice That Could Save Your Life' If you're swimming and find yourself so deep or disoriented that you don't know which way is up, blow some bubbles, then follow the bubbles. They always go up.

Final score:

248points

POST

Stille20 3 years ago

I'm hyperventilating just thinking about it

109points

Otusanya describes his TikTok content as a mixture of life advice and comedy. "I have several years of experience as a stand-up comedian so I often use comedy to drive home those life lessons," he told Bored Panda.

"Up to [starting this series], I made a lot of videos related to building up self-confidence, improving communication skills, and more. I wanted to experiment [and create something that could] improve someone's life by potentially saving it one day. I've received a lot of messages from viewers who said tips from that series legitimately helped them avoid danger which is great to hear."

19 Pieces Of 'Random Advice That Could Save Your Life' There's an emergency and you or someone else needs help. Don't just yell, "help". Instead be specific like "you with the bad outfit, call an ambulance". You'll avoid the "bystander effect" where if people aren't called out specifically they'll freeze and not know what to do.

Final score:

231points

POST

CLG 3 years ago

We got a comedian over heah

69points

19 Pieces Of 'Random Advice That Could Save Your Life' If you're ever choking in a public area, don't try to avoid causing a scene by going to the bathroom. Most deaths are people found in the bathroom because there were too polite to seek help. Thank me later.

Final score:

213points

POST

Keating_5 3 years ago

If you are choking alone and can’t get help, you need to thrust under your ribcage just like performing the Heimlich on yourself. Using the back edge of a chair often works, the edge of a counter, but it must be under the ribs! trust me, speaking from experience here!

133points

Of course, such a project requires its fair share of research. Watching a few shows with Bear Grylls is nowhere near enough. It's something Otusanya has to constantly work on.

"I have a master list of potential video topics with random notes/information I come across for future video ideas," he said. "I source my information from a combination of books I read and audiobooks I listen to as well as various videos and documentaries, interesting conversations with people, articles related to random questions I want to know the answer to, and more!"

19 Pieces Of 'Random Advice That Could Save Your Life' If you're riding as a passenger in a car, never rest your feet on the dashboard. If an accident happens and the airbags deploy, your kneecaps will fly into your skull.

Final score:

190points

POST

Caroline Nagel 3 years ago

Reminds me of the x-ray shown in a documantary of a young woman with the volume k**b of the car radio in her head after her car crashed. This was in the 1950s.

41points

19 Pieces Of 'Random Advice That Could Save Your Life' If you ever get kidnapped, leave behind as many traces as possible, clothes, jewelry, anything that helps search dogs, pick up your scent and ultimately find you.

joshotusanya , wikimedia Report

Final score:

189points

POST

Keating_5 3 years ago

Also: be a pain in the ass! Kick, scream, yell that you don’t know this person, fight like you’re life depends on it, because once they succeed in getting you secured/to another location, that may very well be it! The key is to prevent them from taking you in the first place, so always look alert and make yourself a “bad target” to acquire!

121points

19 Pieces Of 'Random Advice That Could Save Your Life' If a guy takes a pregnancy test and it comes back positive, go see a doctor immediately. There's a chance that he could have testicular cancer.

Final score:

178points

POST

Dhukath 3 years ago

Some of these are stupid! Why would a guy take a pregnancy test? If he thinks there's an issue go see your doctor!

33points

19 Pieces Of 'Random Advice That Could Save Your Life' If you're getting chased by a swarm of bees, don't jump in a lake or a body of water. They'll just wait for you above the water. Instead, keep running. They'll stop chasing you when they feel like they've won.

Final score:

168points

POST

Joanne O'Brien 3 years ago

How long will that take?!

91points

19 Pieces Of 'Random Advice That Could Save Your Life' If you're in a lightning storm and your hair starts floating, it means you're about to get hit by lightning. So find shelter immediately.

joshotusanya , pexels Report

Final score:

152points

POST

Kat 3 years ago

Not really about to get hit, but it means that lightning is really close and air is charged.

93points

#10

19 Pieces Of 'Random Advice That Could Save Your Life' If you're relaxing at your house and you smell something that reminds you of fish or pee, call an electrician immediately, house could be on the verge of having an electrical fire.

joshotusanya , pexels Report

Final score:

141points

POST

Aahzmandus Pervect 3 years ago (edited)

That has happened to me, but it turned out I accidentally peed in my pants.

122points

#11

19 Pieces Of 'Random Advice That Could Save Your Life' If you see a sign that says beware of pickpockets or thieves, don't instinctively patch your pocket, or check your belongings, thieves, and robbers, use these signs to know who to attack from afar.

Final score:

131points

POST

Keating_5 3 years ago

When I was about 14, I was on a bus once in a high pickpocketing area and had my money tied around my neck in a little bag that I had tucked under my shirt. I actually felt a dude’s hand creeping under them hem of my shirt and at first I thought he was trying to grope me, but then I remembered the money pouch and realized he was probably trying to rob me instead (or as well as grope me). I alerted one of my friends with a look and then grabbed the guy’s hand before he could go too far, digging my nails into his skin so hard I drew blood as I gave him a look that warned “do it and it’ll only get worse for you.” He immediately dropped his hand back out and fled as soon as the bus stopped, and I kept my money tucked that way the rest of the trip.

88points

#12

19 Pieces Of 'Random Advice That Could Save Your Life' Next time you enter a building, look for an exit that people don't use often in an emergency. When everyone's going out the main exit you take the one less traveled. that extra time can make all the difference.

Final score:

130points

POST

Keating_5 3 years ago

Unless the exit is far away, then you die for wasting time.

58points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

See Also on Bored Panda

“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

#17

19 Pieces Of 'Random Advice That Could Save Your Life' If you or someone, you know, has a car, always leave the car keys near your bed. So if someone breaks in, you can press your car alarm and scare them away.

Final score:

97points

POST

Robert T 3 years ago

This is only any use if your car has a panic button on the key fob. If you are that worried about someone breaking into your house, get a proper house alarm with a panic button by your bed. That will work better as it will sound inside the house as well as out.

65points

K 3 years ago (edited)

I agree. Hearing the panic button on a car just annoys people and they hope whoever it is turns it off. I don’t know anyone that responds or looks when they hear them?

6points

I I 3 years ago

NEVER leave them near the door , they can use a pole and hook and take them through the letter box , keep the out of sight

7points

Albino 3 years ago

Not everyone has a letter box in their door.

5points

Anonymous 3 years ago

I leave my purse in the kitchen, cuz maybe they'll just take it and leave vs coming into my bedroom to look for it. Better to lose my wallet and car than my life

6points

Ren Karlej 3 years ago

Leave a spare purse in the kitchen and keep the one with your important stuff by the bed maybe?

6points

Aahzmandus Pervect 3 years ago (edited)

My car doesn't have an alarm. And how can I leave the car keys of someone I know next to my bed?

4points

James Mills 3 years ago

that is if you have a car that has a car alarm.

3points

Albino 3 years ago

1) my car has no alarm 2) bedroom is too far from car's parking space and even if the signal went there you couldn't hear it 3) I'd rather have them steal my car than go look for items until they are in my bedroom.

3points

WolfGirl23 3 years ago

Also some keys have the emergency button on them so if an intruder comes in just press that

3points

Brîndușa 3 years ago

Interesting!

3points

Nadine Bamberger 3 years ago

Don't leave your keys right behind your door, thief can scan them and break into your car.

1point

BkB 3 years ago

Absolutely leave them by the door, at all times. In my country cars get stolen on special order. Especially Volkswagen’s were really popular a few years ago. And the people who come for it, come for thát car specifically. They’ll come for your keys, no matter what. Leave them by the door, you’d rather have your car stolen than have your car stolen ánd being held at gunpoint or whatever.

1point

Mazer 3 years ago

This may not help, it’s always best to just get out of the house quickly and quietly.

1point

Roe Rainrunner 3 years ago

If your car is six blocks away? :-D

1point

Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

Seriously, how do people sleep if they think like this? My late father was what is known now as a 'doomsday prepper' and wasn't this way...

1point

tiari 3 years ago (edited)

That's only sound advice if your car is parked near enough...

1point

Neill Powell 3 years ago

Wrong! If someone is going to break into your house, they want to in-and-out. leaving your money and car keys in an area AWAY from your rooms, particularly if you have a passage gate. This means the crimm's will take what they can and LEAVE. the LAST THING you want is to know a gun is pointed at your naked-ass in bed because they had to go all the way to your BEDROOM to search for car key or a wallet. Nope, nope, nope. put a real panic button in your room and hopefully when you hit it, they'll get spooked and flee with what they have.

1point

Ren Karlej 3 years ago

So they won't be interested in tech and jewellery and happy to just grab a bag by the door? Not necessarily. My sister and a friend have both been burgled and for my sister her whole house was searched and the TV, audio equipment, computers, jewellery were taken from her home. They didn't bother with her car at all. They wanted smaller, easier to carry items. My friend came out of her bedroom to find the man on her stairs and shouted 'what are you doing' in shock and he ran away thankfully. He didn't stop at her car keys or bag in the hall. Yes, these are anecdotal but you can't always make that many assumptions. Also, small point, in many countries the intruder isn't that likely to have a gun. Andy Acceber is right in that things will work in some instances and not others - not all burglars are after the same things.

2points

Matt Kough 2 years ago

Get a Glock. That works better

0points

Ivy la Sangrienta 3 years ago

But...my car doesn't have an alarm.

0points

Celtic Pirate Queen 3 years ago

So I can go back upstairs every morning to grab the keys I forgot on my nightstand? I don't think so.

0points

Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl) 3 years ago

omg. ha aha ha what?

0points

Lynn Morello 3 years ago

Not all car key sets have the Alarm for the car. Mine is fairly modern and does not have this function.

0points

asdrubale 3 years ago

yes… or try with a fart

0points

David F 3 years ago

But a robber could find your car keys so easily. Best place to keep them is hanging next to the front door so you can grab them when you're running.

0points

Erin Mitchell 3 years ago

Along the same line of thinking, a lot of people like to leave their purses, keys, wallets, etc by the door as soon as they walk in. Dont do this. It makes it easier for a burglar to steal your car.

0points

Daniel Gilroy 3 years ago

This person, likes, using commas, a lot.

0points

Bill 3 years ago

I keep something else which is more effective on my night stand

-2points

#18

19 Pieces Of 'Random Advice That Could Save Your Life' If you're cleaning a cat's litter box, avoid using bleach! A cat's pee has a chemical in it called ammonia. If it mixes with bleach, it creates a deadly gas that can kill you.

joshotusanya , wikimedia Report

Final score:

96points

POST

A B C 3 years ago

Who tf cleans their cat's litter box with bleach? Seriously!?

90points

#19

19 Pieces Of 'Random Advice That Could Save Your Life' Whenever you're walking to your car, before you get inside, always check your back seat and be aware of your surroundings. In case someone is hiding, preparing to kidnap you.

Final score:

95points

POST

JuJu 3 years ago

Y'all live in some urban legend movie?

128points

Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 300 million people have read the posts he's written, which is probably more than he could count to.

Read less »

I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. I kickstart my day with a mug of coffee bigger than my head, ready to tackle Photoshop. I navigate through the digital jungle with finesse, fueled by bamboo breaks and caffeine kicks. When the workday winds down, you might catch me devouring bamboo snacks while binging on the latest TV show, gaming or I could be out in nature, soaking up the tranquility and communing with my inner panda.

Read less »

What do you think ?

POST

Stille20 3 years ago

Some of these are valid. Some I have used ...a few are clearing things someone made up without any real world evidence.

15points

Johnny Rodriguez 3 years ago

Agree, some of these are valid, some are just..entertaining. But those little hints that could probably save your life are cool-like when you have a blue reflection in your eye instead of a red on a photo could (COULD!!) be a sign that there's something with your brain. Or increasing growth of hair on a woman's upper lip could (COULD!!) be a sign for cervical cancer. This stuff..Or, you can 'read' fingernails-depending on whether the grooves on it are horizontal or vertical, straight or crooked or whatever, you can recognize the state of health and possible deficiencies, like if your body takes too little oxygen or so (not when drowning or choking-haha)..

3points

WolfGirl23 3 years ago

Ok I don't know why people are saying these are fake, because most of them are very true. I'm just confused how no one knows them. I can't be the only one who watches crime documentaries and reads Stephen King and Dean Koontz

7points

Calypso poet 3 years ago

Two of my favorites! Koontz isn't often cited by women that I know. He does have some odd stuff!

0points

A B C 3 years ago

Here we go again with tikfock bull****. These folks are even more annoying than "influencers".

3points

S 3 years ago

And yet, here you are, reading an article about them, taking time out of your obviously very busy day to comment on them... :)

19points

Dhukath 3 years ago

So true, these guys with no qualifications in security/safety preaching, lies, exaggerations and unsafe facts just for likes!

6points

Alphabet Soupy 3 years ago

They might as well add “/s” to these, they’re ridiculous! Tiktok safety tip: before flying, check the plane’s wings for gremlins. If you spot one, change your flight ASAP!

5points

Don't Look 3 years ago

awww... I think they're on par. I like the one about someone being in your car's backseat. If someone tried to hide in a backseat of a car, well, for the most part the awkwardness of trying to take advantage of the situation negates the whole point of sneaking into the backseat of the car in the first place.

1point

brukernavn340 3 years ago

But some of it is really insightful.

0points

Hope 3 years ago

Why did I read that before going to sleep..

2points

Neill Powell 3 years ago

This was a terrifically bad post. half of the suggestions are either stupid, insane or outright dangerous

2points

Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 3 years ago (edited)

A fellow panda on here by the name of S says to this "And yet, here you are, reading an article about them, taking time out of your obviously very busy day to comment on them... :)"

-1point

Simon Murray 3 years ago

If you are ever trapped in your car during a fire or entering water, breaking the window is very difficult. Remove the front headrest, the metal legs are pointed and can break a side window if you strike it in the corner

0points

jk nbt 3 years ago

check your blood pressure daily with a personal monitor if you are over 50 or from a family with a history of run-away high blood pressure.... you can have stroke level high blood pressure & still feel fine. This can give you a heart attack also, so beware...

0points

Steve 3 years ago

Never eat a Carolina Reaper. You're welcome.

0points

Aahzmandus Pervect 3 years ago (edited)

More TicToc "wisdom"...

-1point

Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 3 years ago

As said by my fellow panda S "And yet, here you are, reading an article about them, taking time out of your obviously very busy day to comment on them... :)"

-2points

Ipso Facto 3 years ago

Bored panda is s**t

-3points

POST

Stille20 3 years ago

Some of these are valid. Some I have used ...a few are clearing things someone made up without any real world evidence.

15points

Johnny Rodriguez 3 years ago

3points

WolfGirl23 3 years ago

7points

Calypso poet 3 years ago

Two of my favorites! Koontz isn't often cited by women that I know. He does have some odd stuff!

0points

A B C 3 years ago

Here we go again with tikfock bull****. These folks are even more annoying than "influencers".

3points

S 3 years ago

And yet, here you are, reading an article about them, taking time out of your obviously very busy day to comment on them... :)

19points

Dhukath 3 years ago

So true, these guys with no qualifications in security/safety preaching, lies, exaggerations and unsafe facts just for likes!

6points

Alphabet Soupy 3 years ago

They might as well add “/s” to these, they’re ridiculous! Tiktok safety tip: before flying, check the plane’s wings for gremlins. If you spot one, change your flight ASAP!

5points

Don't Look 3 years ago

1point

brukernavn340 3 years ago

But some of it is really insightful.

0points

Hope 3 years ago

Why did I read that before going to sleep..

2points

Neill Powell 3 years ago

This was a terrifically bad post. half of the suggestions are either stupid, insane or outright dangerous

2points

Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 3 years ago (edited)

A fellow panda on here by the name of S says to this "And yet, here you are, reading an article about them, taking time out of your obviously very busy day to comment on them... :)"

-1point

Simon Murray 3 years ago

0points

jk nbt 3 years ago

0points

Steve 3 years ago

Never eat a Carolina Reaper. You're welcome.

0points

Aahzmandus Pervect 3 years ago (edited)

More TicToc "wisdom"...

-1point

Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 3 years ago

As said by my fellow panda S "And yet, here you are, reading an article about them, taking time out of your obviously very busy day to comment on them... :)"

-2points