There are those times when you feel so frustrated talking to someone that you just want to lash out and not give them any more of your time. This story, however, demonstrates that sometimes kindness and patience is the only way to convince them of your point of view.
For this mother of a transgender child, it's clear that all she needed was to be put in her child's shoes. Now, who's cutting onions in here?
A lot of funny crap happened over Thanksgiving break, but our favorite Twitter meme has got to have been the "Is there a doctor on board" joke format. The self-deprecating snowclone, which mostly plays on a parents' disappointment in their child's career choice, is perfect for an emotionally charged and often family-filled holiday season. It's a great way to laugh at our feelings of inadequacy and parental pressure - which definitely beats crying about it all.
When I was a permanently annoyed teenager, my mother would say it's her right to embarrass me. Why? Because she popped me and and subsequently raised me. I did not agree with this logic and loathed the way she insisted speaking Spanish to anyone she assumed spoke the language. And as I sat fuming, at least I had the comfort of knowing that I was not alone: it's a proven fact that ALL parents are embarrassing.
Twitter user @mrnickharvey has more than backed this up with an incredibly entertaining Twitter thread asking people to share their most embarrassing parental moments. The tales are pure gold, and some of the stories actually make us want to hang out with Mom and Pops!
Anyone with kids will understand these parenting memes on a deep, spiritual level. We get you - raising offspring has to be one of the hardest jobs in the world and you get virtually no gratitude for it.
Is it all worth it? We have no idea, we were hoping you would...
To anyone parenting a toddler or otherwise young child - it will get better, just stick with it. Probably. Actually we don't know because we don't have kids. So godspeed to you and we hope that it does in fact get better with age. On the bright side, you can look forward to the day your kids move out of the house and you can get some goddamn peace and quiet, right?
Nebraskan Travis F. made some social media waves earlier this month after allegedly marrying his own daughter. Travis, who was recently released from a forgery-related jail sentence, posted a celebratory marriage announcement on Facebook. There was just one problem - the woman he had married is a woman he had raised since she was a child.
Facebook lurkers exploded with horror and many profanities, even investigating the couple and sharing photos that support the argument that Samantha is, in fact, Travis' daughter. Samantha has since changed her last name on the site, but we've found comments from just a few months ago where she refers to him as "dad." There's a lot to process here, and if you want to indulge in some more comment schadenfreude, you can visit his page to read some of the loco comments.
Picking a card for a loved one, whether it's for a joyous or somber occasion, is generally an activity of thoughtfulness. While there are some exceptions, most of these people seem to be lacking in the empathy department. The cards range from hilariously obviousmuck-ups to seemingly painstakingly purposeful pranks, but they're all worthy of a smile and maybe a chuckle.
While most of the time when we say "LOL" we're barely making a sound, the purpose of the sentiment is to acknowledge something humorous. Or, sometimes, to lighten up something that might otherwise sound serious. These memes, tweets, and comics may not elicit a true, hearty, laugh out loud - but we're willing to bet you'll find them funny.
As the week starts to come to a close, our patience, brain power, and focus seem to wane. That's why it's important to take break from your nagging responsibilities and indulge in fun. Preferably in the form of random memes and goofy tweets. Just trust us on this one.
Feeling sapped of strength and pizzaz on this dreary Monday? Fear not! These spicy memes, fresh from the r/dankmemes subreddit are sure to inject your day with a little bit of life!
