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Emotions are a complex thing. Anyone would say that sadness feels bad, and laughing feels good. But the human psyche is so much more complicated than that, and things are never just black and white.
So in order to see how that works in practice, we’re diving into a collection of posts that will simultaneously crack a smile, and leave you pretty sad. And thanks to the corner of Reddit “Funny And Sad,” which is home to 726k members, there’s a lot to choose from!
Get ready for a very nuanced experience of internet consumption where jokes meet tough reality, and where the reality is not always funny. After you’re done, be sure to check out part 1 of the post right here.
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Why On Earth !?
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The Most United States Thing To Say About The United States Ever
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Poor Mom
Previously, we spoke with Dr. Lise Deguire, a clinical psychologist and the author of “Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience From a Burn Survivor” who said that occasional sadness is a normal part of life.“Happiness and sadness are both normal feelings that naturally arise through life's inevitable ups and downs. When people are numb to their feelings, or try to avoid feelings altogether, they won't experience sadness, but they won't experience much happiness either,” she explained.
However, some people may be more susceptible to sad emotions than others. This may be due to many reasons, but previous experiences, genetics, and mindsets are largely to blame. “This can be partly genetic and partly due to negative life experiences. Mindset is also a factor,” Lisa told us.
“People who tend to be pessimistic, who dwell on the future anxiously, and who ruminate negatively about the past can experience more sadness. However, these are cognitive bad habits that can really be helped by psychotherapy.”
#4
Sounds About Right
#5
Unfortunate Truth
#6
Too Soon?
But most of the posts in this article have to do with the fact that they make a point which is presented in a funny way but is in itself not that funny. Quite on the contrary, many examples present cases of what could be called “a hard truth” which is, as we know very well, a pretty hard thing to swallow.
In a previous interview, Susan Petang, a certified life coach who runs The Quiet Zone Coaching, told Bored Panda that if the truth is something we don’t agree with, it will be uncomfortable to hear it because it all has to do with our core beliefs and values, and the way we view the world.
“When what we believe to be true about ourselves, situations, other people, or the world in general is at odds with what we observe, the result is cognitive dissonance—when our beliefs and our observations are at odds. This can cause considerable stress,” she explained.
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What A Bunch Of Sheep
#8
The War In Afghanistan Cost Americans 300 Million A Day For The Last 20 Years
#9
When They Tell You To Work Hard To Be Rich
Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago
My 12yo wants to live in Iceland when they grow up and I'm encouraging them because I want my kid to have a better life than I've had and getting out of the USA is going to contribute to making that possible.
On the other hand, when we talk about truth, we have to be aware of the fact that it’s really a question of perception. Unless it’s a stated, scientifically-backed up fact, or a law of nature, all truths can be challenged. “So, what I have experienced as 'truth' may not be what you have experienced as 'truth.' For example, one could say that the truth is that water boils at 212 degrees. Or does it? If you use the metric system, water boils at 100 degrees,” Susan said.
#10
Unfortunately It Gets Swept Under The Rug Because We Don’t Have Our S**t Together
#11
I Couldn’t Help But Laugh
#12
I Guess The Hotline Technically Worked?
#13
She Found The Root Of The Problem
Ryan Deschanel 3 years ago
"In my time, 50 euros were a lot of money, you know... -Yes grandma, but your time is over."
#14
Little By Little, You Have To Go To Europe To Work
WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago
More news: Graduate Americans decide to stay in Europe because they can't see themselves returning to a dystopian society after having experienced what it is to live in a normal country.
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Seems To Make Sense
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Three Paytriots Trying To Save America
Make America Great Again 3 years ago
We need to get rid of the cartoonish buffoons and outlaw lobbying. Have politicians undergo psych exams before they are allowed to run for office so we don't have to suffer these bozos any longer.
John Baker 3 years ago (edited)
In my younger days, trailer trash like Boebert wouldn't have had a snowball's chance in Hell of being elected dog catcher, let alone to Congress. Of course, these days the entire Republican Party is batshit crazy, so I suppose there's no avoiding it...
Load More Replies... John Baker 3 years ago
Ironically enough, those three "patriots" represent the very people America needs to be saved from.
Parmeisan 3 years ago
For non-Americans, what is the name of the first person in this photo? (I wouldn't have known who Lauren Boebert was either, but then I realized that she's the one who posted it and her name was right there.)
Terd Fergison 3 years ago
There's also the evil Sean hannity. He's a shi-tty FOX News TV show host.
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Walking On Sunshine 3 years ago
One things Republicans cannot accept is that they are the absolute minority and it is shrinking every day. We will never allow them to bully their way to power. And they couldn't win an election for dogcatcher without cheating, restricting and gerrymandering. There are more decent humans in America then there are Trump trash.
J Garza 3 years ago
Amazing how all the people that support Trump and his Trumpers never actually say that they are NOT bad human beings. Their only response is always to attack Biden or "liberals". Claiming their side is bad doesn't automatically make your side good. You cheer for a man who cares NOTHING about you, NOTHING. He would turn on all of you in a second if it gets him what he wants. (Including those two next to him in the pic. Just ask Pence) So just own the fact that you want that kind of person to be your leader because your doing it with eyes wide open.
Jaybird3939 3 years ago
Boebert dropped out of school. She didn't bother with her GED until she was told it would look better politically.
Keahu Maalimanu'u 3 years ago
Lets be honest here, who has a military background? A clean conscious and the need to serve the people and not themselves in the government right now?
Samhhain Cat 3 years ago
Who gives a f**k about their education. This website has so many elitist pricks in here. They're monsters, it's not their education level that f*****g matters. Stop watching the west wing.
Wesley Lucas 3 years ago
Eh, I'd say it's relevant given the "expertise" these clowns try to espouse to their followers. They're clowns, of course, but their ignorance and straight up idiocy are certainly tied to the fact that they're dumber than dog s**t. There's a good reason Republicans oppose public education...
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Rebecca Micormic 3 years ago
Why do people insist on loving and looking up to this guy? Why??? I would've voted for anyone other then him. He's unapologetic, under educated, rude and just a big bully. The fact that his father got him out of serving should be the icing on the cake to eliminating him. Not to mention he's a complete womanizer. The only thing he is good at is money but we all know if he is creeping out on taxes he'll creep out on you for sure. He will step over and on anyone who gets in his way. He's just not a good human being. Maybe in a world where our country was run by a dictator? I really dislike this man and I don't understand why or how anyone could like him.
Greta Denmark 3 years ago
Whenever I watch "It's a wonderful life" I think everybody would automatically be rooting for James Stewart. And then, in 2016, old man Potter was elected president ...
Walking On Sunshine 3 years ago
Katie Johnson versus Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. See you later.
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Walking On Sunshine 3 years ago
So many words, so little truth. Get help.
Load More Replies... Andy Acceber 3 years ago
Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives -- twice. He wasn't impeached by the Senate, so he wasn't removed from office. That doesn't mean he's never been impeached though.
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Don’t Get Vaccinated
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Millennials In Congress
Catherine Graffham 3 years ago
Considering the average age of a lot of elected officials, it would be best to hire younger people anyway because they have more perspective on what life is like for young people and how much stuff costs
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John Boner, I Was Opposed To Recreational Marijuana Until I Started Making Millions Off Of It
#20
One Star Texas?
#21
Nice Going Sis
#22
My Favorite Kind Of Sale
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago (edited)
But everything you think you're gonna get is actually from a completely different department, as you got lost in the shop. Keep it anyway.
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Tweet: Raising The Hand
#24
Not So Dystopian
#25
We Can't Do Anything Else But Laugh At This Point
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Education Matters
#27
Yes, That Is True Icebreaker
#28
*cries In Millennial/Zoomer*
#29
Make A Wish
#30
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Open The Door
#31
It Sucks To Be A Diabetic In The US
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American Dream Move Out Of Country
#33
Where Are These Robots?
#34
Seen On My Walk To Work Yesterday
#35
The True Answer
#36
Trump: Hi Beautiful Girls I Love All Of You
#37
If You’re Ever In A Fist Fight
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Not To Mention Our Ears
Snorkeldorf 3 years ago (edited)
Don't give them more ideas! They'll start making us pay for all our individual body parts. Oh you fell and believe you sprained your wrist? Well, you have wrist insurance but X Rays show you also fractured a bone in your hand and you don't have coverage for that.
#39
So True
#40
And The Pizza Parties!
#41
I Have Stage 4 Cancer And Sent This Message To My Friend After Getting My Second Vaccine. This Was His Response
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America's Healthcare
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I Have This Really Funny Story To Tell You Guys. I Was
#44
It Is Really Funny And Sad
#45
She Has No Brother
#46
Jigsaws
#47
Here We Go Again Another Top 1% Rich
Katherine Boag 3 years ago
Amazon shills in comments below, beware anyone that denies anyone their human rights.
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"One Of My"
#49
Rockets Go Vroom
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Ashasaurus rex 3 years ago
Ya, people from other countries on here love to take a poop on America. Why is it so many people want to come here then?
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Coleby G 3 years ago
Nice another thread bashing the USA 😱surprised face! I’m glad bashing a country makes others feel good!
Autumn 3 years ago
I get the feeling boredpanda assumes most of it's readers are American and post content based off of that.
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Gavin Johnson 3 years ago
Whataboutism is a false argument. US healthcare / costs are bankrupting families and ensuring that those on the lowest wages get poor healthcare, that’s outrageous. Chinese concentration camps are ALSO outrageous. There are also human rights violations all across the Middle East, Israel is stealing land and homes, there is wholesale destruction of the environment all around the world, there are humanitarian crises on pretty much every continent…….and on and on. The healthcare system can be changed by democratic and concerted effort by the American people, in order to do that it needs to be highlighted and the politicians held to account. The others requires those same politicians to exert pressure on China et al, a regular American citizen can’t contact a foreign official and demand an explanation or indeed change. Instead of undermining legitimate concerns about healthcare how about encouraging positive change AND highlighting the other concerns around the world?
Load More Replies... Ashasaurus rex 3 years ago
Ya, people from other countries on here love to take a poop on America. Why is it so many people want to come here then?
Load More Replies... Coleby G 3 years ago
Nice another thread bashing the USA 😱surprised face! I’m glad bashing a country makes others feel good!
Autumn 3 years ago
I get the feeling boredpanda assumes most of it's readers are American and post content based off of that.
Load More Replies... Gavin Johnson 3 years ago
Whataboutism is a false argument. US healthcare / costs are bankrupting families and ensuring that those on the lowest wages get poor healthcare, that’s outrageous. Chinese concentration camps are ALSO outrageous. There are also human rights violations all across the Middle East, Israel is stealing land and homes, there is wholesale destruction of the environment all around the world, there are humanitarian crises on pretty much every continent…….and on and on. The healthcare system can be changed by democratic and concerted effort by the American people, in order to do that it needs to be highlighted and the politicians held to account. The others requires those same politicians to exert pressure on China et al, a regular American citizen can’t contact a foreign official and demand an explanation or indeed change. Instead of undermining legitimate concerns about healthcare how about encouraging positive change AND highlighting the other concerns around the world?
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