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"My house, my rules," we often say when someone questions our private life. However, certain people extend this approach to the public domain as well, acting like they're above the rest of us.

But those who do not want to put up with egotistical behaviors often shame these actions for everyone to see. The internet has become a platform for holding others accountable in an attempt to debate and negotiate what is and isn't acceptable.

So, we decided to join the discussion and collected a list of random selfish acts that we believe society doesn't really benefit from. Let us know what you think about them by upvoting the ones you also despise and downvoting those you feel aren't that bad.

#1

People Having Entire Conversations On Speakerphone

Person on a bus holding a loud phone conversation on speaker, ignoring other passengers, displaying inconsiderate behavior.

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Colleen Glim
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12 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! Do you not understand how phones work? And why does it have to be so loud?

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    #2

    To Whoever Threw Their Gender Reveal Party At The Beautiful Sloan’s Lake And Didn’t Clean Up, Screw You

    Litter scattered on grass in a park, showcasing people being complete jerks by littering.

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    A few years ago, Daryl Cameron, assistant professor of psychology and research associate at the Rock Ethics Institute at Pennsylvania State University, wanted to understand when, how, and why people choose to avoid empathy in their daily lives.

    Often mistaken for compassion — sympathy or concern for others' suffering or misfortune — empathy is the experience of understanding and actually sharing the feelings of someone else.

    Empathy, Cameron explained, can be thought of as feeling something with a person, rather than feeling it for them.

    #3

    Uninspiring Teacher Comment

    Diary entry with hopes and dreams scribbled over, showing people being complete jerks.

    My 11 year old daughters teacher wrote this comment on her homework. I'm absolutely flabbergasted and angry. This after my daughter just competed in gymnastics nationals a month ago.

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    #5

    This Dude And His Girlfriend Blasting Tiktoks At Full Blast On A 3 Hour Train Ride

    Train passenger with feet on the tray table, holding a phone, demonstrating people being complete jerks.

    My wife and I are on our honeymoon in Italy and the jet lag has basically ruined our sleep schedule. No worries, we’ll just sleep on the train, right? Nope! Instead, we get to listen to hours of TikTok audio courtesy of two apparently socially challenged, self-centered teens. When did it become okay to blast your phone while the people around you are clearly trying to sleep? Ugh.

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    One might argue that feelings are automatic—things that happen without our conscious effort.

    Cameron acknowledged that sometimes this is true, but he also said that we often choose whether — and toward whom — we're empathetic.

    Across several studies, he and his colleagues have demonstrated that we do indeed opt out of being empathetic, and while it can seem like a negative thing, Cameron said the fact that we have the ability to choose has an upside.

    #6

    In A Doctor's Office Waiting Room - Bare Feet On The Table And Talking Loudly On Her Phone

    Woman sitting in a waiting room with feet on table, on her phone; exemplifying inconsiderate behavior.

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    #9

    My Parents Are The Reason Why I Hate Smoking. My Parents Just Almost Never Clean Their Stuff. Its Kinda Disgusting Ngl. It Has Been Worse Before Though

    A pile of cigarette butts irresponsibly left on a cabinet under a sink, showcasing people being jerks.

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    Zelda McLink
    Community Member
    12 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a smoker, but NEVER inside the house! I will still go outside even when I'm at someone's place when they smoke inside.

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    “It seems a bit fatalistic and defeatist to say that empathy for large numbers [of people] just isn't how we're wired," Cameron said.

    "Research on emotion regulation and mindfulness meditation suggests that people do have ways to change how they relate to their own emotions. Maybe if we further explored such possibilities, new avenues would open up for encouraging empathy."

    #11

    My Friend Drunkenly Stripped One Of My Garden Trees Of Its Bark

    Tree bark stripped, showcasing mild vandalism in a garden, highlighting people being complete jerks.

    He’s basically destroyed the tree, so I’m now going to have to pay for removal and replacement which won’t be cheap.

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    April Pickett
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    10 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give the tree a chance. Then go get the drunkard and make him pay for it if the tree needs to be replaced. Check with an arborist and make him pay that bill too.

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    #12

    I Got A Point Off For Stapling My Homework Wrong

    Notebook page with a staple hole but no staple, labeled "staple -1" in purple pen; example of people being jerks.

    This was just for a daily homework assignment that was worth like 5 points… not an exam or paper or anything.

    College is weird.

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    Together with his colleagues at the time, Cameron conducted several experiments and found that empathy can be boosted by changing the way people think about it.

    In one study, simply tweaking participants' expectations — convincing them that empathy would be emotionally rewarding instead of just exhausting — made participants more likely to humanize someone experiencing drug addiction.

    In another study, participants increased their levels of empathy for mass suffering when they were convinced that it would not cost them financially.

    #13

    Someone Put Bubble Gum In The Phone Charger

    Broken USB ports on a bus seat, portraying people being complete jerks by damaging facilities.

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    #14

    Woman Uses Feet To Play Slot Machine In Casino

    Person lounging at a slot machine with feet up, being inconsiderate in a public casino setting.

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    Subaru645
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    12 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Afraid to catch Covid, that’s why her mask is in her hand..,

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    #15

    My Experience At The Taylor Swift Movie

    Two people standing and blocking the view in a movie theater, disrupting others.

    They ignored my pleas to sit down, and took selfie videos (with flash) the entire movie. A lovely experience.

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    Existing and stuff
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    13 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been to a movie where a couple could not shut up. Many people tried to tell them to be quiet. I got up, went to the ushers, told them to remove them or the whole movie will be stopped. A lot of cheering when the couple got kicked out. The theater gave everyone free tickets and Concessions.

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    "It's easy to think that people might avoid empathy because they just don’t want to feel bad," Cameron added. "But what if it's because empathy is effortful, taxing, and fatiguing?"

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    "It's hard work to try to get inside someone else's head and feel what they're feeling. One might be afraid of getting it wrong, or not knowing someone well enough to know what they’re feeling."

    So, the people whose actions produced these pictures probably aren't hopeless. It could very well be that they just need to better understand that selfishness only gets you so far.

    #16

    People Stopping Under A Bridge To Avoid Hail Damage To Their Cars

    Traffic jam on a rainy day, showcasing people being complete jerks by blocking lanes on a busy highway.

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    Colleen Glim
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    12 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holding up traffic for miles behind them and can’t understand why every other driver is flipping them off

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    #17

    Local Theater Leaves The Wall Sconces Lit 'For Safety'

    Empty theater with a movie playing, highlighting inconsiderate behavior.

    Who doesn't like watching a movie in a well-lit theater?
    There are fairy lights lighting the walkways, so I can't imagine how much safety a brightly lit wall could add. These sconces were directly in our peripheral, making it hard to see the screen through 3D glasses.

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    #18

    Woman Stops Traffic To Wait In Line At Dunkin’ Donuts

    A blue car blocks an intersection, causing traffic disruption on a rainy day.

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    Pink kitty
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    9 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hate people that block the road like this. Also people that block intersections so they don't have to wait for the traffic light to turn green again

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    #19

    Karen And Her Husband Blocking Parking Spots For Their Family Who Were "Right Around The Corner"

    People standing in a parking spot, with cars parked on either side, under a cloudy sky.

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    InoueAmani
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    5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Usually disgusted by double parkers, I'll make an exception in this case, pull right in the middle

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    A group of scientists, led by Kimmo Eriksson of Stockholm University, tested whether selfish people were more “successful” — as defined by their yearly income and number of biological children — than unselfish people.

    After putting the data together, they found that it was actually the people who exhibited more selflessness in their attitudes and behavior who were more likely to have higher incomes and more children. In other words, generous people performed better on these two traditional measures of success than selfish people.

    By being a jerk to others, you're not helping yourself. If anything, you're just hurting your chances in life.

    #20

    A Guest Left Their Room Like This After One Month Of Staying At My Friend's Hotel

    Messy room with piles of trash and fast food bags, showcasing people being complete jerks with their littering habits.

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    Libstak
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    10 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do they not regularly clean and change the sheets and supply fresh towels?

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    #21

    Busy Public Park On A Hot Saturday/Labor Day Weekend. Seems Super Entitled. Park Has Been Open For 4 Hours And No Sign Of Them. All The Other Tables Are Full

    A reserved sign for a birthday party at a park, emphasizing respect for the space; exemplifies people being complete jerks.

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    #22

    Sometimes I Feel Like Some FedEx Drivers Just Do This Kind Of Stuff Because They Think It’s Funny

    Delivery notice and handwritten note on door, showcasing inconsiderate behavior.

    Bruh we were home all day you just had to ring the bell. Literally posted it on top of the note.

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    Pink kitty
    Community Member
    9 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know it's so annoying because then you have to go out of you way to collect it. The point of having delivered was so you didn't have to make an effort

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    #23

    Just This. Its 7 Am And Everything Is "Taken"

    Poolside chairs reserved with towels, showcasing people being jerks.

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    Thiago Gonsalves
    Community Member
    13 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A towel means nothing. I'd pick my place and wait for the complaints

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    #24

    Whole Bus Is Empty And This Person Sits Right Next To Me? (I Don't Like Taking Photos Of Strangers, So They Are The Black Bookbag To My Right)

    Bus seat crowded with bags, making it difficult for others to sit, showcasing inconsiderate behavior.

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    #25

    That Is A Huge Bluetooth Speaker On His Back. Yes, There Is Music Coming Out Of It

    Person blocking aisle with a large speaker in a store, displaying inconsiderate behavior.

    When I asked him wouldn't using earbuds be easier, he said I should just [get] my own if what he's playing bothers me. Way to miss the point, bud.

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    #26

    Entire Library Is Empty. Random Girl Came And Sat Right Next To Me

    Empty office with cluttered desks and unattended computer, illustrating complete jerks behavior.

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    #28

    Man At Airport Unplugs ATM To Charge His Phone

    Phone charging from wall socket using a cord through an advertisement board, demonstrating people being complete jerks.

    Waiting for my delayed flight and this guy walks up next to me to unplug the ATM so he can charge his phone. There’s only the one ATM. Guess he’s the most important person in this entire airport.

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    #29

    Food Delivery Guy Picking Up The Customer’s Order From The Restaurant

    "Person in a green jacket being inconsiderate in a public place, observed by someone holding a phone."

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    #30

    This Lady Calling The Cops And Taking Photos Of Me Eating In My Car On My Lunch On The Public Curb Next To Her House

    Inside a car, a person outside appears upset, portraying people being complete jerks.

    I drive a nice car, ive parked here many times, walk away in scrubs and leave at 5 pm, and yet she has called the police twice on me and tried to get my vehicle towed. Ofc the cops said they can’t do anything BECAUSE IT’S A CURB.

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    #31

    Tis The Season For Giving Living Breathing Animals To People As Gifts Without Prior Consent

    A black hamster in bedding with text explaining it was an unwanted gift; example of people being complete jerks.

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    #32

    When You Dont Do Rain Gone Head A Pull That Car Up To The Door

    People acting inconsiderately by blocking store entrance with a car trunk full of groceries.

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    #34

    Influencer Camera Set Up

    Person extending their foot over another seat, blocking the view of someone seated, in a lounge setting.

    I'm trying to take a nap during my 6 hour layover at Denver Airport and without warning or asking, a pair of people set up these bright face lights and have been complaining about people other than them being in an airport

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    #39

    I Just Watched Someone Return A TV - It Was Purchased In 2002

    Large TV awkwardly loaded on a shopping cart, people being complete jerks in a store aisle.

    I thought it was a prank when I saw it. As a person that doesn’t really take advantage of Costco’s impressive return policy, would a person receive a full refund?

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    Thiago Gonsalves
    Community Member
    12 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I understand your point but the company's policy is wrong. We all know we're surrounded by people looking for an advantage

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    #40

    Someone Managed To Carry A Huge Wooden Post, Bypass All The Teacher In The Way To The Second Floor Bathroom And Stuck It In The Toilet Without Anyone Noticing

    Toilet obstructed by a large wooden log, showcasing people being complete jerks.

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    #42

    This Dude Spent The Whole Concert Streaming It Live On TikTok(?) And Interacting With Viewer's Comments

    "Person blocking view at a concert, holding a phone, illustrating people being complete jerks in crowded events."

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    Joshua David
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    4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who does this. Years ago i had pit seats to Katy Perry and my fellow gays were taking pictures the entire time and i was in shock. People are so desperate to have others see them, they spend the entire time doing that. That should be a mental illness with a name.

    #43

    Phone Call In The Museum

    Person sitting on a bench blocking projector screen, displaying historical photos, in a dimly lit room.

    This jerk took a loud phone call in a museum film-immersive exhibit room. We are all trying to watch a little movie and this guy is yelling into his phone until he quickly gets called out!

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    #45

    Today This Lady Came Into The Juice Shop I Was At And She Sat Down And Started Having A Facetime Call. She Then Asked The Cashier If He Could Turn Down The Music A Bit And That It Was Too Loud

    A woman occupies two yellow chairs with a backpack in a cafe, illustrating inconsiderate behavior.

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    #46

    Grown Woman Peeing At Her Seat At The Taylor Swift Concert

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    Apatheist Account2
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    7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People used to do this all the time in the Shakespearean era, she's just a traditionalist.

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    #47

    My Cousin And Her Kid Are Staying With Us For A While, This Is What She Usually Gives Her 5yo Son For Breakfast

    Chocolate bar on plate with irregular bite mark, tablet playing video in the background, illustrating people being jerks.

    Not to mention the mess she allows him to make that, although she does clean up after him, It’s not fun living in what seems like a consistently dirty home (she cleans at bedtime, but it’s back to a mess by noon).

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    Pink kitty
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    9 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chocolate with bites taken out of it?! She should give him a new bar at least (joke)

    #50

    The Way My Local UPS Simply Refuses To Knock On A Door

    Delivery notice left on top of a note saying "I am home! Please knock," illustrating people being jerks.

    I was waiting for this package listening for the door when I got the notice UPS had "attempted" to deliver my package. I swear the driver must have sprinted away from my door. It was a tiny package too, so no real amount of effort was saved by doing this instead of just taking 10 seconds to deliver my package. This is the 3rd time the local UPS has pretended to try to deliver something that required a signature.

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    #51

    The Comments Under This Completely Innocent Video

    Person applying product with mean comments below; people being jerks online.

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    Zelda McLink
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    12 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do men feel the need to comment mean things under women's photos?

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    #52

    My Unhinged Ex-Friend Booked The Same Flight As Me To “Join” Me On My Solo Trip

    Text conversation depicting people being complete jerks with apologies and emotional exchanges.

    I already posted about this girl a few times. It all started when she got upset that a guy (her FWB) showed interest in me. She sent me a bunch of racist, hurtful texts making fun of me and my hobbies and everything. We fell out of course but then a few days later she drunkenly tried to climb into my place through the window to apologize. I booked her an Uber (from her phone) that night and the next day she turned up at an event I went to. She’s literally following my every move and when I went to the local authorities they basically said they can’t do much rn.

    I’m going on a solo trip soon and she seriously booked the same flight and dates as me. She even booked a hotel that’s close to mine. (She knew about this trip before we fell out which is how she knows all the details).

    So basically I’m gonna have this deranged lunatic following me across the globe for god knows what reason.

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    #53

    No One Told Me The Team I'm Keeping Score For Canceled. The Game Was Supposed To Start At 9am. At Least I Get To Read For The Next Hour

    Empty basketball court with a ball and scoreboard, reflecting people being jerks theme.

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    #54

    My MIL's Next-Door Neighbor Leaves These Cones When His Car Isn't Parked In Front Of Her House. That's Also His Jeep Across The Street In Front Of Someone Else's House

    A truck blocking driveway marked by cones, exemplifying people being jerks.

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    #55

    Someone In My School Released Hundreds Roaches In The Hallway

    A hand gestures at a dirty staircase, exemplifying people being jerks by not cleaning up.

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    Mau
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    8 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now you need to release 1000 geckos and maybe a few bats for the night shift

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    #56

    If You Do This In The Theatre, You're A Major Jerk

    Person on phone in dark theater, disrupting others, showcasing people being complete jerks.

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    #58

    Scammer Pretending To Have My Lost Cat For 50$

    Text messages show a negotiation over a cat, highlighting people being complete jerks.

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    #59

    My Grubhub Driver Couldn’t Find My Apartment Unit, Left The Complex, And Then Sent This As The Delivery Photo…

    Food scattered on pavement, illustrating people being jerks by littering.

    We saw him circling around the complex, my mom tried flagging him down and attempted to call him but he didn’t answer, and then he left the complex, and then sent this photo with our food smashed on the ground.

    We just called customer service and they gave a refund.

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    #60

    This Person Has Parked This Way 3 Times In The Past Week

    Dashcam footage showing cars parked poorly, illustrating people being complete jerks in a parking lot.

    Today I finally honked. She didn’t move- then I made a right around her, and rolled down my window to let her know she is blocking a whole direction of traffic into/out of the parking lot. She waved me away like I was the one bothering her. I’m so done with drivers here in the GTA.

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    Some Jerk Left This Can Of Axe Wedged Under A Shelf, I Walked Past And It Sprayed My Ankle

    Deodorant can left on the store floor, blocking the aisle, exemplifying people being jerks.

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    #64

    Main Character At The Red Wings Game

    Person blocking view of a crowded ice hockey game, illustrating people being jerks in public settings.

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    Frances Pitchoune
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    3 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Canada, we would kick her stupid a** for daring to do that. Unacceptable!

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    #66

    This “Truck” On A Highway In Alberta. This Image Is A Month Old Now But It Fits Here Quite Nicely

    Truck on highway with provocative decals, exhibiting people being complete jerks.

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    #67

    Somebody’s Been Doing Arts And Crafts!

    Litter and spray-painted images on ground; people being jerks by vandalizing public space.

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    #72

    Gotta Love Parents That Treat A Gym Like Their Own Personal Daycare Center

    Gym with exercise equipment obstructed by a small bike, highlighting people being jerks.

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    MindNumbinglyBoringJob
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    15 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to work condo security. The number of people who think the fitness center is a playground for their little kids is beyond mindboggling. You tell them it is not safe and they freak right the F out.

    #74

    How USPS Delivered My Birthday Present

    Damaged package with torn birthday wrapping, showcasing people being complete jerks by ruining gifts.

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    Frank Ocean
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    5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who know 3 layers of paper wouldn't result in a secure parcel.

    #76

    And I Thought I Was Bad At Driving

    Car parked in access aisle at Walmart, blocking mobility scooter, showcasing people being complete jerks.

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    #77

    Cmon Now. Wear Real Pants That Can Support The Weight Of Your Iron. This Looks Ridiculous. Saw This At A Gas Station This Morning. I Couldn’t Help But Laugh And Shake My Head

    Person standing with pants sagging, revealing underwear in a store, showcasing people being jerks behavior.

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    #78

    Why Would Somebody Take That Particular Milk?

    Stack of milk cartons disturbed, revealing a hole, suggesting complete jerks tampered with it.

    In my local supermarket i saw this fresh palette of milk and somebody had an urge to take this one right from the center.

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    Simon Chen
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    10 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was very likely broken at transport. The staff took the broken thing out so the milk would not be all over the place or someone would accidently buy it

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    #79

    Starbucks Boomer Moved Stool To The Middle Of The Walkway And Sat Down While Waiting For Their Order. When It Came They Left It There And Didn’t Put It Back

    People being inconsiderate, blocking an exit at a cafe while using laptops.

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