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The expectation to keep your family members in your life no matter what they do. Some people have families that treat them like absolute [trash], and being related to them isn't a good reason to keep them around. It's ok to cut off toxic family members.

Weirdo_666_420 Report

Final score:

431points

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Sue Hazlewood 3 years ago

Done

62points

verytiredverymerry Report

Body positivity like Dove's "Real Beauty" campaign. The idea that all women are beautiful sounds nice on the surface, but it's a gross message to send because beauty is still at the core of it. I don't want to be told that my body is beautiful too, I want to be told that I don't have to be beautiful, that my value is not tied to how much other people enjoy looking at me.

Final score:

420points

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HooowlAtTheMoon 3 years ago

Exactly, I don't care about whether I look 'beautiful' or not, I want it to be okay to not care if i look 'beautiful' or not

57points

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Beauty Pagents

Chopper3 Report

Final score:

419points

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Raine Soo 3 years ago (edited)

Kiddie beauty pageants are the worst.

208points

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic “Look at this adorable 4-year-old using a walker! So inspirational!”

“Awww, this guy asked a deaf girl to prom!”

“Watch this group of guys playing tackle football with a guy with Down syndrome!!”

“Check out this amazing blind kid walking down a street! Next level, yo!”

an_ineffable_plan Report

Final score:

376points

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Eslamala 3 years ago

100% agree

98points

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Proposing in front of a crowd. Puts a lot of pressure on the person being proposed to.

HeliosHeliodes , SpnkyHappy Report

Final score:

373points

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Ivo H 3 years ago

Yes, NEVER do that in public. Or (even worse) in front of family, or friends. The exception is, of course, if your spouse knows about it and agrees.

151points

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Corporations who spend $50 million on ads to tell you about the amazing $1 million they spent on a charity program.

DeFex , Patrick Perkins Report

Final score:

368points

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Somebody Here 3 years ago

YES!

49points

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Toxic positivity. Like when someone's having a really hard time and you tell them to stay positive or try to look at the bright side. [Screw] you Jenny, my grandma died.

bluecatcollege , Johan Godínez Report

Final score:

364points

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IzzieM 3 years ago

Yes, people should stop doing this. Being supportive does not equate being positive. There's a difference.

113points

forestcreature989 , kyliejenner Verified Report

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Instagram "influencers" promoting their "amazing" healthy lifestyles but in reality mostly staged/photoshopped and exacerbating mental illness, body issues, anxiety in young people.

Final score:

349points

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SoozeeQ 3 years ago

"You can lead an Influencer to a dictionary, but you can't make them think". - James Weir

112points

#10

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Touching women’s bellies when they’re pregnant. You don’t go around patting a penis to congratulate it on its successful ejaculation. Damn.

Hellifaks , Junior REIS Report

Final score:

341points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

The "Patting a penis" part made me laugh 🤣😂

221points

#11

The pure existence of most modern dog breeds. Pugs, for example. We all think they’re super cute, but the truth is - they are extremely deformed and constantly suffering as a result of a century of inbreeding. A lot of people don’t know this, and it’s really sad. I’m not saying these dogs should be put down right now, just saying it would’ve been a better idea not to inbreed dogs for centuries.

Programmeter Report

Final score:

326points

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SoozeeQ 3 years ago

Yes, and they shouldn't be allowed to continue to breed. Same with those munchkin cats. Poor little things can't breathe.

114points

Monday 3 years ago

Yes. Let's look after the ones that are already here and just end the genetic line.

35points

Heather Makemson 3 years ago

Having owned a pug I've witnessed firsthand they're vast array of health issues. It really opened my eyes to human tampering with animal breeds, like French Bulldogs almost always require C- section deliveries of their pups because we've bred their hips so narrow they can't safely deliver puppies through traditional birth.

17points

Chenandoa 3 years ago

Persian cats! I feel terrible seeing them...did you know some of the queens cannot cut the umbilical cord on their kittens? The breeder has to!

8points

Seabeast 3 years ago

Persians and Exotic Shorthairs can't breath. Munchkins have very short legs and shouldn't be bred either.

7points

Hello 3 years ago

Or a lot of mixes. You never know if your going to get the 'perfect' dog or the worst (health wise) genetic traits from both dogs. Especially since poodle mixes are very popular now.

3points

Jami Bair 2 years ago

Munchkin cats are not breed, they have a genetic mutation. Persian cats are the flat faced cats I think you are referring to.

0points

ℜ𝔬𝔟𝔢𝔯𝔱 ℭ𝔞𝔱𝔱𝔢 3 years ago

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Ozacoter 3 years ago

Yes. There should be real regulations about how to breed dogs. Without traits that cause health issues like the pug noses or the terrible backs of purebred German shepherds.

12points

Scagsy 3 years ago

It is time that we just allowed some breeds to die out naturally. But that won't happen as long Debra is getting likes for pics of her 'adorable' pug on social media.

8points

Nihilism Is the Only Way 3 years ago

ugh. yes! this! and have u noticed French Bulldogs are "trendy" rn?!? what happens to them when they're not anymore!?!? (sorry... pisses me off lol)

2points

kjorn 3 years ago

i saw a documentary on that. i remember a cavalier king charles crying in pain because his head was too small for his brain wich cause hiim seizure. Cause by inbreeding. Bastard are the best. or old breed like the beagle

8points

debrina blackmoon 3 years ago

:'(

0points

Jace 3 years ago

This needs to be higher in the list. I'm not sure which slot, but this an utterly ABHORRENT thing that needs to be BANNED. These breeds are basically bred for DEFECTS and DEFORMITY. Breeding these types of dogs needs to be considered illegal; as inhumane and cruel treatment of animals.

7points

kath morgan 3 years ago

Breeders have a lot to answer for.

7points

TheAnimalLady 3 years ago

Reputable Breeders have regular Vet checks for breed specific problems and spay/neuter to prevent perpetuating permanent problems. Backyard breeders don't bother, don't care about anything but $$$. Big difference.

5points

Sarah Grape 3 years ago

bull dogs can't even repreduce natrally. their hips are too small and their shoulders are too big. when a species is so messed with it cant even keep itself alive without humans messing with them more, then there its a huge problem.

6points

Ginny Weasley 3 years ago

The Munchkin cat or Sausage cat is a relatively new breed of cat characterized by its very short legs, which are caused by a genetic mutation. The Munchkin is considered to be the original breed of dwarf cat.......MUTATION!!!

6points

TheAnimalLady 3 years ago

Yes, but the problems arise when people capitalize on it, perpetuating the mutation for profit. Not caring about the suffering of the animals.

3points

it's Wednesday my dudes. 3 years ago

french bulldogs need to have a c section in order to have babies or else they'll die. their hips are too small

5points

Adrienne Doyle 3 years ago

Several breeds are that way. It's one of the consequences of selective breeding.

4points

depressePANcake 3 years ago

And cats.

5points

Lorelai Purvis 3 years ago

they've started to bring the original Pug back and it looks awesome. look up "retro Pug"

5points

Two Silly Pups 3 years ago

There actually still is a breed of pug that don't have deformed skulls to make their eyes poke out and their legs crooky. sadly, it's not very popular because they are considered less cute...

5points

Nicole Weymann 3 years ago

That sort of sick breeding didn't happen over centuries but is a recent development. In centuries past there wasn't nearly as much money to be made by breeding to a certain standard of "beauty" nor were the racial standards for breeds that extreme. Veterinary procedures improved, too, as did people's willingness to spend money on their pets, so: hooray for Bonso's new hip joint, cheers to surgery on Fluffy's respiratory passages.

4points

Nubis Knight 3 years ago

It's getting better slowly for pugs - at least here in Germany. Their are a lot of breeders for the "retro-Pug" (Retromops), a pug with a healthy snout, leaner built and smaller eyes, so he could breath more easily, has enough space for all teeth, and no eye problems. And those rezro-pugs are still cute.

4points

david2 gillis 2 years ago

Hearing this makes me proud of my great grandmothers' homeland

0points

Justin Seagull 3 years ago

Dogs back in the days were so much healthier, and in my opinion much prettier, I have no idea why people want to change that. Doesn't it only add to the bills with a dog suffering from so much problems? It's horrible for the dog and no benefits for humans.

4points

Shadow4523 3 years ago

i agree even tho i have a cat, (same goes for cats with the inbreed thing)

3points

GreenWolf 3 years ago

If you want nightmares, then google what a pug skull looks like... 😳

2points

Freya the Wanderer 3 years ago

I've seen one, and it is indeed nightmare fuel!

1point

Kelzbelz79 3 years ago

Sadly alot of people DO know this, they just don't care.

2points

-Annelise- 3 years ago

My someone I know has a pug used for routinely breeding. It's absolutely miserable as it can't breathe properly and all it does is hobble around snorting through it's nose until it has another litter. -_-

2points

TheAnimalLady 3 years ago

They need to be reported so the dog's health care is monitored and litters minimized, at the very least. They're only perpetuating suffering 😔😪

1point

Kelli from Fitness Blender 3 years ago

I didn't know this. That's so awful!

2points

JessRS 2 years ago

Pugs and bulldogs make me sad, they struggle so much to just BREATHE!

1point

Lynne Harbison 2 years ago

In New Zealand they are bringing in a law for dog breeders to ban them for breeding flat nosed dogs. About time.

1point

TheAnimalLady 2 years ago (edited)

🤠My Slogan: Ban Brachycephalic Breeds from Breeding!!!🐕

0points

Jackie Nettleton 2 years ago

I would never have a breed of dog that had such inherited health issues, I would visit a vet and a animal trainer to get the best advice on which dog breeds would be suitable for my life as a disabled person.

1point

TheAnimalLady 2 years ago (edited)

I train Service Dogs and Therapy Animals for people with disabilities and my first suggestion is always "Short Fur" as long fur is inherently more work. Don't name them an everyday word like socks or sugar, after they die it's much harder when you hear their name constantly. Looks Don't Matter, Temperament is Paramount. Not every animal can handle dealing with the public as a Service Dog. Decide what you need and prefer THEN find an animal that fits that demographic. Patience is Paramount... it can take months/a year to get coordinated as a team... Learning to communicate with an animal is like learning the American Slang-uage from a mute. Good Luck and God Bless your efforts🤠🦮

1point

Mary Bricklin 3 years ago

I've got to admit, I love pugs and I love how they look. But I do agree that they need to stop being bred. Same with Persians and Himalayans (cat breeds). Having flat, short faces are so detrimental to their health.

1point

Lorelei 3 years ago

Poor pugs-so tortured.

1point

Nihilism Is the Only Way 3 years ago

this goes back so far and i honestly don't know enough about it.... I'm gonna leave this one alone. buuuut STOP cropping animals ears and tails! for the love of "god" stop! it's barbaric. (p.s. don't declaw cats either!)

1point

AnnaBanana 3 years ago

Look at what inbreeding did to the Siamese. They used to be such beautiful cats, but purposely breeding mutations has resulted in the weird, long 'oriental' head they have now. They also suffer from breathing problems due to their abnormally long muzzle.

1point

Cora Reprogle 3 years ago

I don't believe they should be put down unless they are battling something that bound to end in suffering to death. They deserve to live out their lives like any other animal. Pugs can live healthy lives but they must be very carefully watched and have extra vet care knowing the complications that comes with this breed. But I definitely believe that we should stop supporting breeders who breed pugs.

1point

Nothing Fancy 3 years ago

Pure bred is extremely unhealthy. They're basically inbred.

1point

Gabriel Jackson 3 years ago

I half agree. Maybe if we stop inbreeding, but just have pure breads (hoping people don’t keep raising prices), or we stop breeding them, but not completely eradicate them from our lives. They play such an important role in most people’s lives.

1point

TheAnimalLady 3 years ago (edited)

You don't get it. The purebreed dogs ARE the inbred ones. Small gene pools are bad enough, but indiscriminately breeding related animals makes it worse. That's what backyard breeders do.

0points

C.S. E. 3 years ago

I don't think it's that they don't know this, they just don't care. Also, get off the 'hypoallergic' animals train. 'Hypo' is Greek for 'less,' not 'absence.' You just paid way too much for your fluffers from a breeder - don't feel so smug.

1point

TheAnimalLady 3 years ago

Yes, Munchkins are a natural mutation. But that's how it always starts. Breeders picked dogs with the shortest snouts and bred them for pups with even shorter snouts...over and over again. Now we have Pugs, Pekes, Bosties and Bulldogs.

0points

Chris Meyers 3 years ago

Yeah - this is pretty detrimental to the breed and now they will do the same to humans - very soon.

0points

Everything_Fubar 3 years ago

For sure 100%

0points

Alyssa Sweat 3 years ago

I don't really like Shi Tzu's. I am more of a short-haired/nonfluffy dog kind of person.

0points

Lara Verne 3 years ago

I agree.

0points

Iancu Jianu 2 years ago

You can go back in time and have a chat with the breeders.

-1point

Iancu Jianu 2 years ago

You can go back in time... and have a chat with the breeders.

-1point

Bacony Cakes 3 years ago

Sam O'Nella said it best.

-1point

TheAnimalLady 3 years ago (edited)

Said what? (They've said a lot of things.)

0points

Tobin Kern 3 years ago

Who thinks Pugs are cute?!?!?!? They are ugly mother f*****s.

-2points

TheAnimalLady 3 years ago (edited)

They are pugly 😻, 🙉but suffering 🙀

1point

#12

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Asking your child "Who's your boy/girlfriend?" any time they interact with someone of the opposite sex.

freakishfrenchhorn , Kevin Gent Report

Final score:

310points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

Yes! I hate it when people assume there's something going on when you're just hanging out with your friends

116points

#13

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Badgering people to have kids. No, I’m not going to magically change my mind when I meet the right girl.

Cultist902 , Marisa Howenstine Report

Final score:

302points

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Raine Soo 3 years ago (edited)

Having children was never on my agenda. It's great for people who want them. But, you really need to know yourself because it is a lifetime commitment, and you can't give them back. Besides, not everyone is fit to be a parent.

122points

#14

Dads trying to be weirdly aggressive/threatening to their daughter's bfs.

Baby_Belugas Report

Final score:

301points

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Monday 3 years ago

"LOL I met my daughter's new boyfriend at the door with my shotgun, isn't that hilarious!". No John, it's not funny and if you ever do that to my hypothetical son again I'm calling the cops.

201points

Vasa_Vasorum_ , The Moore The Merrier Vlogs Report

#15

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Family vlogging

Final score:

300points

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Sum Guy 3 years ago

Mainly because the kids usually have no say in this

157points

#16

Punking people with practical jokes that are fake traumatic incidents. There is absolutely nothing funny about witnessing a fake death, mortal injury or abuse and then discovering it was all an elaborate joke. It’s traumatizing.

serendipindy Report

Final score:

289points

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denzoren 3 years ago

Youtubers..."It's a prank bro" is basically the lowest type of human.

107points

#17

As a former homeless person, I can't put into words how annoying the people who film themselves handing out food for a viral video with some emotional pop song overlaid on it are. It's 100% "look at me, look how cool and HELPFUL I am" while honestly not giving a real damn about the homeless. It'd be one thing if you're putting your fame and money back into funding a shelter, or true change and volunteering and charity efforts but not just dropping $20 on some McDonalds meals to drive around LA filming strangers sleeping on the street for a bit.

IniMiney Report

Final score:

288points

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Sue Hazlewood 3 years ago

I have given food and money to people on the street but it never occurred to me to photograph it. So damn tacky and insulting to the person you are giving to.

136points

#18

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Using your child for likes on social media, that's creepy I never understood why would any parent do that

Kashboii , Sai De Silva Report

Final score:

280points

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Raine Soo 3 years ago

It's amazing the things people do for 'likes' on social media. Some people have died, trying to get the right photograph.

63points

#19

Abstinence and purity promise culture. Really [screws] people up for a long time when you teach them that:

A.) sex is dirty, bad and evil

B.) their worth as a person is tied to that purity

VonSnapp Report

Final score:

279points

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Pervinca 3 years ago

The opposite is also a problem. Respect is the key

65points

#20

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Asking babies to hug and kiss people

Hills1849 , Mehdi Sepehri Report

Final score:

269points

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Sue Hazlewood 3 years ago

MAKING babies/children hug and kiss people!

146points

#21

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Glorifying feeding animals into obesity

saladsnake34 , Mr TGT Report

Final score:

264points

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Eslamala 3 years ago

Same goes for kids!

116points

exec_director_doom , Jeffrey Hamilton Report

#22

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic School fundraisers.

If the government can't give schools enough funds, then everything is wrong.

Final score:

260points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

I agree.

48points

#23

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Repeatedly professing your love for someone after they tell you that they aren't interested.

The idea that you can "make" someone love you back if you just keep trying is rooted in toxicity, but romanticized in countless films and TV shows.

Clarpydarpy , Tyler Nix Report

Final score:

253points

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Eslamala 3 years ago

That's just pathetic!

36points

#24

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Teachers giving up their Sick Days for some other teacher can have days off for Cancer Treatments.

Rubeclair702 , Sharon McCutcheon Report

Final score:

251points

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Raine Soo 3 years ago

Sick days should be given freely to those who need them. There is no reason why cancer treatments should not qualify.

131points

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

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Thrill-Seeking Diver Jumps Down Extreme Waterslide, Ignoring The Strict Ban For Women

#25

"If you can't handle me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best." In theory, I'm supposed to be a statement of unconditional love, but in reality it's just inviting toxic behavior with no way out

SlightlyArtichoke Report

Final score:

216points

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Pittsburgh rare 3 years ago

Every time I see someone quoting that, l run in the opposite direction

67points

#26

The idea that feeling anger makes you a bad person, or that you are obligated to forgive absolutely everyone who has hurt you.

ElectricYV Report

Final score:

216points

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King Joffrey 3 years ago

Feeling anger doesn't make you a bad person, displaying anger to people who haven't caused it does.

68points

#27

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Any viral story about some kid selling [stuff] to pay for a relatives healthcare.

natelopez53 Report

Final score:

215points

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Sum Guy 3 years ago

That's mainly an American thing

108points

DemocraticRepublic Report

#28

Dolphins at SeaWorld and other family centers. They are generally all in a state of extreme mental health stress and have to be given drugs to keep them calm. In addition, the profits from capturing the best looking dolphins and selling them to these places fuel an annual dolphin hunt in Japan where the vast majority are sold for animal meat. It is a brutal practice where an extremely intelligent and sentient animal group is killed without painkillers in a slaughter.

Final score:

215points

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Raine Soo 3 years ago

This practice is awful, and I do not frequent these types of venues. Dolphins are not here to entertain us or provide us with food, particularly in such a brutal manner. I wish people could just simply appreciate them.

50points

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

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

#29

Receiving recognition for perfect attendance. My ass that you never got sick.

Negafox Report

Final score:

197points

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MargyB 3 years ago

Covid has changed this. We now praise people for staying home

70points

Background-Pop9203 , Priscilla Du Preez Report

#30

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Supporting someone no matter what choices they make. You can love someone to the ends of the earth, that doesn’t mean they will 100% be right all of the time, no matter how much you love or admire them.

Final score:

192points

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Raine Soo 3 years ago

I absolutely support my best friend. But, I will tell her if something is stupid.

87points

#31

When people who are super spiritual and love love love all the time judge and ridicule you for not being in a good mood or for needing space. “You’re ruining the vibe” “this isn’t a hostile environment”- gaslighting is wrong and these people do it ALL THE TIME! I call them “the love police”.

Lizzwho Report

Final score:

183points

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Iso 3 years ago

great name

31points

#32

Any kind of 'tough love'. "Other people have it worse" or "Kids should get bullied to toughen up" (Yes someone actually said this to me).

TheKingofHearts Report

Final score:

170points

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Raine Soo 3 years ago

My mom was very big on tough love. She would try to nag me into submission. All it did was build up my resentment toward her. Yes, there was backtalk from my part, which infuriated her even more. I laugh about it now, but trust me, I was a frustrated teenager and young adult.

59points

50 Of The Most Incredible Shots That Were Submitted To The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

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French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics

#33

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic All those fake animal rescue videos on YouTube.

Midlux Report

Final score:

169points

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AJ 3 years ago

Can't help thinking that when there's a demand for resque pets, doesn't that create supply of resque pets.

22points

#34

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Teachers working overtime/sacrificing for their students/fundraising for anything/etc. Most news articles that hit national headlines about teachers are toxic af.

"student raises money for his former teacher found living in a car"

"principal works 2nd job to help homeless students have clean clothes and food"

misterdudebro , airfocus Report

Final score:

159points

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Raine Soo 3 years ago

This is just so sad. The education system should be properly funded by government, so there are less stories like these.

56points

#35

Spending so much time on social media to show everyone else how wholesome your life is.

sanchito88 Report

Final score:

151points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

I hate it when people sugar-coat their lifes, its sad

39points

#36

Spouses being their partners EVERYTHING. it's okay to have other friends, actually it's even healthy to have a robust social life in which you get different things out of your relationships with different people

petticoatwar Report

Final score:

149points

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AJ 3 years ago

Damn covid19 my partner has become about the only person I've seen in a year! Though we've agreed be both need a lot alone time now when neither of us barely have other relationships.

34points

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

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Mom Leaves $250k Inheritance To Son, Throws A Fit When Daughter Stops Looking After Her

#37

Baby onesies that say stuff. Some are innocent...a lot are not. I'm a first time mom to a 6mo son. My child is not here to make grandma feel like a "mother without rules". And keep that "chick magnet" [nonsense] outta my face.

hlfpint Report

Final score:

149points

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angie but who cares 3 years ago

some people are mad at having gay charecters in shows but will put baby girls in shat like this Screenshot...b3f9ed.png

58points

#38

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic "We're all just one big family!"

If anyone tells you this in a workplace setting, run. They're only like a family in the sense of the most toxic parts of one that exploit you.

Andromeda321 Report

Final score:

140points

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Noez 🇸🇪 3 years ago

Oh god yes, I have worked in a place like this.

31points

#39

People Expose 40 Things That Pretend To Be Wholesome Yet Are Actually Toxic Youtube kids channels. The ones aimed at older audiences are literally better for a child than the kids ones.

cringyfrick , The Sean Ward Show Report

Final score:

125points

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Daria B 3 years ago

To be fair, this is true for not only YouTube content.

38points

#40

News stories like "CEO sees employee dumpster diving for food and buys them a headlamp"

or

"Kid works manual labor to pay off school lunch debt for entire class"

Dire-Dog Report

Final score:

118points

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WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago

But they were actual headlines and they do reflect how twisted the US society has become. It's amusing for outsiders, it's very sad for people living in the US.

11points

Woman Refuses To Chip In For Babysitting Because She Doesn’t Even Have Kids, Asks If She’s A Jerk

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What do you think ?

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Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

Can we go one day on BP without the "let's all sneer at someone else" posts, and just look at cute animals more?

25points

Lauren Caswell 3 years ago

Yes i need cute and happy and less angst pls BP. Even just for a day. Fine me funnily timed photos and naughty pets and cutie patoot animals etc

7points

Joe Mama 3 years ago

I was thinking the same thing!

4points

Diane Aguilar 2 years ago

I've also gone beyond my point of tolerance of people from other countries sneering/looking down on the U.S. because their perceptions of this country are so heavily skewed. If people from this country are speaking out about things it needs to address to make it a better country that's one thing, but I am so absolutely fed up with people from outside the U.S. thinking they're better than us and that the U.S. is a toxic wasteland of a country. No it isn't, it's a wonderful country with great potential and resources and a lot of amazing people, but you're refusing to see that because you're so gung ho about hating on everything about the country that you don't want to acknowledge there are truly good about it. And I've had enough of the anti-American bullying on this site and other similar sites.

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kjorn 3 years ago

hiring woman BECAUSE you have a quota of woman, racial people, people with disability. it suck. i need people with skill... not a skin color, or genre. SKILLS!!!

22points

Lorelai Purvis 3 years ago

did you mean to say gender instead of genre? because if so, keep it as genre. it's more fun.

1point

Helen 3 years ago

I've singed up for BP to be able to upvote your comment!!!

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whateves 3 years ago

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Thomas Biorogue 3 years ago

I think people don't know what "Toxic" means. It's almost the way people misuse "Literally."

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c.VIII 3 years ago

agreed. it's so overused the word itself aggravates me at this point.

6points

Joe Mama 3 years ago

This is just my opinion, but I kind of think this post is toxic. The last thing we need is a list of things that make us angry/ more pointing fingers. I just want to see something positive, like cute little animals 😅

10points

Petra Schaap 3 years ago

well said !!!

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JT Thompson 3 years ago

I disagree with about half of these. I believe, if anything, it's the intention behind the action that makes it toxic. Example: growing up in New Orleans, some schools needed funding so fundraising helped kids with essentials. Also I feel this quote: "If you can't handle me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best" is taken out of context. It's more having to deal with someone who is having a rough time such as perhaps losing a job and people leaving because of that.

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Penny Kemper 3 years ago

Most of them aren't toxic. But yes why Publicize your charity? The write doesn't like it and the rest of us don't care because we have bigger things to worry about.

3points

Don't Look 3 years ago

This thread became confusing.

3points

Jordan Smith 3 years ago

Downvote me to hell, I dont care, but kids that do amazing things that everyone should know how to do. Let me explain. There was an incident recently where a kid performed CPR on his sister to save her life. Which that's great. But that isnt the issue. The issue is the parents now knowing what do to. Everyone should know how to do CPR. But they didnt, which is the issue. And they also didnt see that the daughter was choking, which is worse. So the last thing was for the kid to save his sister's life. If the parents were just a little bit smarter, then there would be no story there. It's simply just a kid knowing what to do when the parents suck.

2points

KK 3 years ago

To the folks who are trolling with negative comments, keep your unkind thoughts to yourself, you don't need to broadcast them to the internet. The issues listed here are real, and the sad part is as a society we just skim over them and go about our day.

2points

Jane Doe 3 years ago

You forgot: kid's reality competition shows and gender reveal parties.

1point

Lisa Edmunds 3 years ago

Posting a happy birthday message on social media but I have to be in all of the pictures with the birthday girl. Why can't they just be pics of the person with the birthday?

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Hedonism Bot 3 years ago (edited)

Some Youtube personality made a video about "uplifting" stories that are actually symptoms of major social ills (not unlike some if the entries on this list): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXpKvlFQxEs

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MJ 3 years ago

So stop social media it is toxic

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Sarah Grape 3 years ago (edited)

title: toxic things that pretend to be wholesome ~~ content: WhY aMeRiCa SuCkS

0points

Matt Hiemstra 3 years ago

This should be entitled. You don't feel you are offended enough...here is a list of things that will make you a hit at any party.

0points

TheAnimalLady 3 years ago (edited)

**The following was a rebuttal to Eslamala's highly downvoted comment which was moved to the lowest spot in this thread (so read hers B4U bash me): The kind of person who gives importance to anyone else's opinion... is normal. It's how we're conditioned and controlled from birth by our Love Bullies...and Capitalism. So belittling others for it is rude and hurtful.

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Eslamala 3 years ago

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Israel Martinez 3 years ago

For me, it's "I would die for my parent(s)" ... I doubt any parent would want to see their child sacrifice their future, especially after any sacrifices they may have already made for that child ... I don't know any parent that would put their child in that position ...

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Laura 3 years ago

Um, did people actually think any of these things are “wholesome?”

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ivan bolitekurac 3 years ago

I have seen a few things that resembles hollywood actors and singers/artist.And yet,people worship them or find them cool.

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LANDON WHITTINGTON 3 years ago

who cares

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Caroline 3 years ago (edited)

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Bean flavored Fujioshi 3 years ago

yeah i would...also cause you just made this post about your problem instead of the actual post(no offence)

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jonnotheGOAT 3 years ago

yes, yes i would

1point

Elica 3 years ago

Sometimes words does not need to be exact. As long as it serves the purpose (like offering others some support) at that moment it's enough.

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S. Tor Storm 3 years ago

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brukernavn340 3 years ago

How so?

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Eslamala 3 years ago

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Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

Can we go one day on BP without the "let's all sneer at someone else" posts, and just look at cute animals more?

25points

Lauren Caswell 3 years ago

Yes i need cute and happy and less angst pls BP. Even just for a day. Fine me funnily timed photos and naughty pets and cutie patoot animals etc

7points

Joe Mama 3 years ago

I was thinking the same thing!

4points

Diane Aguilar 2 years ago

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kjorn 3 years ago

hiring woman BECAUSE you have a quota of woman, racial people, people with disability. it suck. i need people with skill... not a skin color, or genre. SKILLS!!!

22points

Lorelai Purvis 3 years ago

did you mean to say gender instead of genre? because if so, keep it as genre. it's more fun.

1point

Helen 3 years ago

I've singed up for BP to be able to upvote your comment!!!

1point

whateves 3 years ago

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Thomas Biorogue 3 years ago

I think people don't know what "Toxic" means. It's almost the way people misuse "Literally."

18points

c.VIII 3 years ago

agreed. it's so overused the word itself aggravates me at this point.

6points

Joe Mama 3 years ago

10points

Petra Schaap 3 years ago

well said !!!

1point

JT Thompson 3 years ago

4points

Penny Kemper 3 years ago

Most of them aren't toxic. But yes why Publicize your charity? The write doesn't like it and the rest of us don't care because we have bigger things to worry about.

3points

Don't Look 3 years ago

This thread became confusing.

3points

Jordan Smith 3 years ago

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KK 3 years ago

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Jane Doe 3 years ago

You forgot: kid's reality competition shows and gender reveal parties.

1point

Lisa Edmunds 3 years ago

Posting a happy birthday message on social media but I have to be in all of the pictures with the birthday girl. Why can't they just be pics of the person with the birthday?

0points

Hedonism Bot 3 years ago (edited)

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MJ 3 years ago

So stop social media it is toxic

0points

Sarah Grape 3 years ago (edited)

title: toxic things that pretend to be wholesome ~~ content: WhY aMeRiCa SuCkS

0points

Matt Hiemstra 3 years ago

This should be entitled. You don't feel you are offended enough...here is a list of things that will make you a hit at any party.

0points

TheAnimalLady 3 years ago (edited)

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Eslamala 3 years ago

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Israel Martinez 3 years ago

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Laura 3 years ago

Um, did people actually think any of these things are “wholesome?”

0points

ivan bolitekurac 3 years ago

I have seen a few things that resembles hollywood actors and singers/artist.And yet,people worship them or find them cool.

0points

LANDON WHITTINGTON 3 years ago

who cares

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Caroline 3 years ago (edited)

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Bean flavored Fujioshi 3 years ago

yeah i would...also cause you just made this post about your problem instead of the actual post(no offence)

1point

jonnotheGOAT 3 years ago

yes, yes i would

1point

Elica 3 years ago

Sometimes words does not need to be exact. As long as it serves the purpose (like offering others some support) at that moment it's enough.

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S. Tor Storm 3 years ago

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brukernavn340 3 years ago

How so?

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