It's not difficult to set off an argument between the US and UK sides of the internet, especially when, like me, you’re a Brit. How much should you tip in a restaurant? Is a dryer really a necessary household appliance? Should you let a domesticated cat go outside? The topics are varied and the outrage is forever overblown, but never more so than when the two sides are talking about food. American retorts against the phenomenon that is UK food are now an established part of the online vernacula…

Babysitting is a profession for a reason . It's not easy work. Sure, millions of mothers do it without being paid, but that's because it's their kid. If you're tasked with watching a child you are not responsible for, that's skilled work. You need to know what to do in an emergency, how to get them to go to bed, how to clean them, and how to keep them entertained. And if you've ever been a kid, you know it's not easy. That's why parents pay good money for babysitters and nannies. They deserve t…

From Farrah Fawcett bangs to hair metal bands, the 70s and 80s was too cool for all of us

Eat up

Purr

What could go wrong?

You can't help someone who doesn't think they need it.

Gaming can be a great method of distraction . It can take your consciousness and chuck it far away, somewhere more fun, more palatable. Why spend all day in the human realm when you could spend all day in the Sims realm, where Bella Goth is your neighbor, you're really good at the guitar, and your house has 3 pools and no bathrooms? Why spend your time frittering away on Earth when you could be riding down Rainbow Road, drag racing your good friends Donkey Kong and Shy Guy? Why work all day at…

No, I am your Meme Lord

It's a struggle sometimes

He's not the sharpest knife in the drawer

Nothing in particular

What's her issue

We all know how frustrating it can be when parents think they own you just because they raised you, and dealing with meddling parents is something no kid ever wants to deal with. When one does deal with a meddling parent, the most important thing to do is to put down clear boundaries, while knowing when to step away when things get too much. Here are the top 3 favorite things parents love to meddle in : Your relationships, your job, and your financial state. Avoid discussing all 3 topics with y…

It's always tough to live with a family member. You most likely did it when you were young and then moved out for a reason. It's so much easier to maintain a healthy relationship when you don't also have to share a bathroom or a kitchen with them. But anyone living in close quarters knows how much your roommates can get under your skin, even when they're not doing anything wrong. You get to witness close-ups of their little habits, quirks, and shortcomings, and they can grind your gears no matt…