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This might be not the first time you’re clicking on a link to check out pictures of annoying things. In fact, there’s a chance you’ve done it on multiple occasions, maybe even a few dozen times. That’s because, in a very contradictory way, mildly infuriating pictures are very appealing.

The popularity of the “mildly infuriating” genre is further proven by the number of sources you can find that share collections of frustrating images. This time, we found all of these on two Facebook groups, one with over 2,000 and the other with over 12,000 members. This means that there are people out there that want to see frustrating images on their feeds every day. Odd, isn’t it?

Scroll down to see if the following images appeal to your taste and read on to understand why you keep coming back for more.

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Mistiekim
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not only is Samara a murdering ghost child, she’s also got horrific plane etiquette.

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So why is it that when you see misaligned tiles in a public bathroom, you can’t help but snap a picture to share it with your friends and family? Well, there might be a few things at play here, but emotional catharsis through social validation is probably the best guess.

Emotional catharsis is a release of tension that builds up when experiencing a certain emotion. For example, when you’re sad, the emotion might fill you up to the point when you overflow and might start crying. After that, you feel lighter and calmer because you released that feeling from your body­—you experienced a catharsis.

Similarly, when you fail to neatly open the foil part off of a Nutella jar, you can get understandably annoyed. You can, of course, let that annoyance build until you overflow and start shouting at a random stranger. Or, you can let it go right away by tweeting about it to the world and letting others validate your frustration. Because sometimes, all you need to soothe your soul is a random person on the internet saying that they feel your pain.

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    Loverboy
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stop making workers jobs harder. They put up with too much s**t already, have a little decency and pick up after yourself a bit.

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    On the other side of the screen, when we are looking at mildly infuriating images, we are exercising our empathy muscle. Most of us are familiar with the pain of seeing all the toppings fall off the pizza slice as you’re picking it up, and we feel bad for people going through it. We relate to it, and that’s why we click that like button and comment with our support.

    We also know friends who can relate to the same pain so these pictures are also highly sharable. We seek to connect and commiserate so we tag people and retweet posts that floats the frustration bubble up to the top. A study published in 2016 showed that social media usage can increase a person’s feelings of empathy, and these images are a great example of that.

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    On top of relatability, mildly infuriating pictures are also very universal. The annoying experiences transcend the need for words and they occur no matter where you find yourself on the globe. This gives them even more potential for being shared and appreciated everywhere. After all, people from different backgrounds can be familiar with the frustration of someone parking just a tad bit too close.

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    kissmychakram
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, if those motorbikes were there first it looks as if it would be a bit tricky to open the driver's door.

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    Loverboy
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omfg I'm going to have an aneurysm at 1 in the morning looking at this s**t. How???

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    On the other hand, according to Joe Palka, a journalist who co-wrote “Annoying: The Science of What Bugs Us” with Flora Lichtman, annoyances can be very individualistic. For example, if public transportation always comes on time wherever you live, you might get annoyed if it’s running late. However, if it’s never on time, you are probably not too bothered if it turns up later than expected. This might be part of the reason why there’s so little research on things that rub us the wrong way.

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    Bill Tinsley
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's funny they husked it just to wrap it back up again. Possibly one of the dumbest things I've ever seen

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    Loverboy
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People who do this and leave meat in unrefrigerated sections need to be charged for it. Just wasting food and depending on how long it was there, you're making a mess and making it smell

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    Palka and Lichtman did identify three essential qualities for an annoyance. First is that it has to be noxious without being harmful. Second, and that’s a big one, is that it needs to be unpredictable and intermittent. Lastly, to ramp up the frustration, it has to persist just long enough to be somewhat bearable but also not quite. Altogether, this makes an annoying situation to remember.

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    Zophra
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that toothpaste all encrusted? Someone lives with an absolute monster.

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    Sometimes the annoyance we feel is not at all related to the images we’re seeing, it’s something we’ve been carrying with us that needs unleashing. Our lives might not always offer a chance to release frustrations related to our family or work routines. A list full of other people’s annoyances allows us to let go of our grievances while, at the same time, giving us a distraction from our problems.

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    Another thing that makes these mildly infuriating posts so appealing and popular is the humor in it. A lot of the mildly frustrating images are quite ridiculous and funny in their own way. No one is experiencing real harm that’s detrimental to their well-being, they’re just a little unlucky. This allows one to smile at the little misfortunes without feeling guilty. Sure, your cat sitting on your pizza is a bummer, but it’s also quite hilarious at the same time. 

    All in all, mildly infuriating pictures is quite a contradiction. They’re things that make you frustrated while also making you smile. They’re something you never want to experience in your life that you also can’t get enough of. In other words, see you here next time. There’s definitely going to be a next time.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Considering all the crazy ways people spell their kid's names these days, I think this would actually be funny. It's just a silent t, but if you have a stutter that's cool, too.

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    James016
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My headphones come with a similarly short cable. I have a longer cable

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    Francis
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why not give a glass with ice so you can pour the coke into the glas? the restaurant (i assume) has to wash the dish anyway..

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    Fat Harry
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For any Americans reading: this is a normal amount of water to have in a toilet. You'll see it only goes up to just above the earphones themselves. I've never understood why your bowls are almost full and yet you still seem to have so many stories about clogged toilets. I've never encountered a clogged toilet in 40 years of being in the UK.

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    PeachPossum
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Waiting for the after photo, the one where the employee rams all the carts together against this guy's bumper. ... Just because you can park there, doesn't mean you should.

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    Spittnimage
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Girl across the aisle is keeping anyone from sitting in the seat beside her with her crossed legs.

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    Norm Gilmore
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some idiot spreading their legs and taking up all the space of the person to their left?

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    Edward Dwyer
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I venture a guess that we have 'manspreading' because women think that tight jeans and pants look good on their man without taking into consideration that we have a D and two Bs. With that in mind, if we were to wear such pants regularly, our downstairs will be HOT and thus killing off sperm for pro-creation.

    Petra Schaap
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if you try to manspread next to me i just poke back. Im not moving my legs.

    Mike Loux
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Manspreading is kinda dumb. Yeah, sure, let's open the boys up to a direct strike. Brilliant. And, sure, someone might get arrested for assault for socking you in the nuts, but...your nuts will still be in a world of hurt regardless.

    Robin Roper
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People who ride public transit need to call this out - tell these inconsiderate people they need to close their legs so they don't encroach into other's space. Stop allowing this rudeness to continue.

    Jessica SpeLangm
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The foot with the sneaker is attached to a female. Do you NOT see the legs crossed. I'm certain that if someone wants to sit in that seat next to her, she will move her leg.

    Cheryl Lohr
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your balls are so big you can't get your legs together you better see a doctor.

    Old heads mad
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look I do t get why girls get mad at men when they put their purses and shopping bags all over the other seats and I hate people that sleep on benches at a airport like kys

    Mermeow Overlord (they/them)
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all women put their purses or bags on the seats. Also, is saying "kys" an appropriate reaction to this?

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    A woman can be perfectly reasonable and level-headed, but the instant she gets involved in a discussion about man-spreading or the toilet bowl lid, she instantly loses her mind and makes statements that are completely divorced from reality. It's the darnedest thing to watch.

    Nikole
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So whenever a woman says something against a practice of yours, she’s crazy? Jesus, dude.

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    Mimi La Souris
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    as a french citizen, I declare war on this person and I denounce him/her for crime against the viennoiserie

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    panther
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a shipping person my guess is that the company has a pallet rate with the trucking company. It's stupid but if they don't put it on a pallet they will be charged more.

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    PeachPossum
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, it *is* centered on the mantlepiece. This is something my ex would do. He's very precise but has no eye for artistry.

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    Hphizzle
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonder if this is a picture from another bored panda article where the family kept putting their kid’s plants next to the other persons very narrow parking spot.

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    Marno C.
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While inconsiderate, I wonder if nobody thought to install benches nearby. That could be the source of the problem. (And they might move with a politely assertive 'excuse me, please.'

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    xolitaire
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hated it when that happened while trying to build symmetrical sims houses

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    Marno C.
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check city bylaws. Especially concerning handicap access (i.e. can a wheelchair get through that space).

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    Ayrendal
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a side-effect of trains and other public transport not having trash bins any more. They had to decide between trash on seats/floor or people putting explosives or setting fires in bins. They chose trash; so if it’s not yours, scrape it onto the floor and sit the heck down. If it *is* yours, put it in your bag or pocket and get rid of it at the next bin. Either way - settle down.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry, their boyfriend is going to give them the D later. [I just died a little inside typing that out]

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like two pregnant ladies wearing yellow hats holding their belly's facing each other.

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    Stardust she/her
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In second grade we used to believe that god was giving us a sign whenever our oreos came like that

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    Francis
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sorry i don't play minecraft.. what's the problem? edit: is it the missing stone in the top left corner?

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    Fat Harry
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's the problem? All the segments are labelled so there's no need for a key or different colours.

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    Chintan Shah
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you think this is mildly infuriating, go check out the videos of a YouTube personality who mows lawns and cleans up people's yards for free. Those videos are really something

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    Ace
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This should be in the 'Weird pictures' list, not here.

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fake. 3 mines, four flags. (which considering how easy a 50% mine grid is to setup, is also weird)

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's the issue here? Of course priority will have a shorter wait time, they paid for that perk and/or need it because of preexisting conditions. EDIT: OH NEVERMIND I JUST SAW THE MISALIGNMENT.

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    Donkey boi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me: Nothing on here is bad really... OH MY FECKING GOD! THE SPOON!!! I'M GOING TO CUT THE BASTARD! THEN I'M GOING TO USE THE SPOON TO SCOOP OUT THEIR BOWELS AND FEED THEM THEIR OWN WASTE!

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ever noticed how all the bird hides are approached by gravel footpaths? So the birds can hear you approaching 50 metres away. These stones are also the perfect size to jam themselves into the tread of my shoes.

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    ️Crystal️
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No that's just impressive, I can hardly get the box open let alone manipulate the box like that!

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