Pizza Delivery Guy Keeps Delivering To The Same Address, And Things Get Awkwardly Worse Every Time He Goes Back
January 30 | 2020
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Every job has its foibles, but customer service work has arguably the most pitfalls of them all.
Dealing directly with other human beings—all their emotions and hang-ups and expectations and entitlements—is pretty much a one-way ticket to misunderstandings.
But when you add in the fact that the customer service employee is also human and also full of all the extremely dumb stuff humans are full of? Well that lethal combination is a recipe for disaster.
This is one of those stories.
The TIFU (Today I Fu**ed Up) subReddit recently lit up with a pizza delivery guy's harrowing story, titled "TIFU by continuously making a customer angry when delivering them pizza." On its face, it seems like just another tale of a customer being that wonderful combo of unlikable and weird.
We've all encountered that guy. But the story quickly takes a hard left into "Oh...no..."
Redditor Kyle__'s story starts off pretty standard. He shows up with some pizzas, knocks on the door of a very loud party and gets a less than enthusiastic greeting when the door opens:
"This massive dude with hair down to his a** answers and yells at me for knocking too loud. I apologized, and went on my way."
Fairly typical "oh I'm SO sorry for DOING MY JOB" customer service stuff, right?
Sure, until the following weekend, when he delivers pizzas to another unit in the same building.
"This tall bald dude answers. I ask him if he knows the guy upstairs, and told him the a**hole upstairs yelled at me for knocking too loud. He looks at me puzzled, and says 'I know, that was me, I bought this 4 plex'. The dude shaved his head. From hair to his a**, to bald."
Yikes.
Our Pizza Dude, after he "instantly died inside" apologized and went on his way, no harm no foul.
Until the next weekend, when he really upped the ante by, well, destroying the dude's property.
"...the loop on my pizza bag got hooked on his mail box that was hung on the fence. It ripped the mail box clear off the fence, and flung it down the stairs."
Can't get worse than this, though, right?
Don't worry, it does.
"It actually bounced off his door when it landed. He opened the door to see me looking like a deer in headlights, frantically pointing at his mailbox (which was bent and twisted now) and trying to explain that I really didn't mean to do it."
And if you can believe it, this guy ended up delivering to this customer again—though thankfully this time there was a happy ending.
"After he paid I nervously said 'Hey, I didn't even insult you or wreck your property this time'. He laughed, said 'good job' and handed me a $5 tip."
Aww!
And now they're best friends.
Just kidding, they actually never crossed paths again, which is probably for the best.
Naturally, Kyle__'s fellow Redditors had plenty to say about this weird tale.
"'I know, that was me' LOL, dying" --u/GrauGeist8888
"Finally a good Tifu, I thought for sure you were gonna end up having sex somehow." --u/Hasnath_249
"Reminds me of the Pizza Delivery Guy from Home Alone who kept running over their damn statue." --u/ChefChopNSlice
And several gave him props for making the best of a sticky situation.
"You didn't FU imo. The man even laughed at your joke and tipped you.I see it as a win considering you destroyed his mailbox and called him an a**hole." --u/Fuhgly
"I dunno, sounds like you handled it well." --u/LostestGoat
Though not exactly everyone was on the pizza guy's side.
"...Don't call customers a**holes to their neighbors (or to anyone really). They might be friends (or the same person in this insane story)." --u/phunkydroid
"Like massive respect to this dude for not punching you" --u/RetardedGaming
And several folks had some wild pizza-related stories of their own to share.
"Oh man, delivering pizzas was generally fun! I was offered a St. Bernard puppy, bags of marijuana, and coke as tips (which I did not take). Only sad I couldn't take the puppy...." --u/Elle3786
"I delivered pizzas in college and I guess I knocked too loud over their music. The guy swung the door opened and yelled at me for 'knocking on the door like I was the cops'"--u/SatireDiva74
"Late to the party here but I was once a pizza driver too. One time I unknowingly delivered a pizza with a slice missing. Turns out one of the guys in back had made a pizza for himself and someone else mistakenly put the ticket on that box."
"The look on the woman's face when I had to re-deliver her pizza was one of pure disgust. She probably really thought I had eaten a slice of their pizza, and likely wasn't sure I didn't tamper with this new one. That was almost 15 years ago and I still think about it sometimes at night and get uncomfortable." --u/RickGrimesLol
Anyway, if there's a moral here, it's this: If you put your foot in your mouth, at least don't up the ante by damaging someone's property.
Customer Service 101, folks.
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When I was moving on from middle school to high school my parents had me tested for the "gifted" program. By some miracle I passed and was accepted. And then I turned it down. Everyone was irritated. "This will pave the way for any college you want! You'll learn so much!" his path will set you up for life!" Every adult tried valiantly to sell me this merchandise but in my gut I just wasn't buying it. So I "settled" a level below, merely advanced classes. And upon reflection... it was the best choice I ever made.
Redditor u/dauntlessdaisy was wondering how far some in life got by asking... For those of you who were considered "gifted" in school, what are you doing with your life now?<div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_1"></div>
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"Sounds Nuts"
<p>The rigid routine for the gifted kids is just too much for people that age. It almost feels like it's built to make you fail. So that if you succeed, even with a C/D average, at least you're alive. Like, how in the world does 4-5 hours of homework a night sound reasonable? All while engaging in extracurriculars for college and having some kind of life. And what really is the payoff?</p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_36" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Chems & Beats
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTc5NDg3Ny9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMTk5NTkxNH0.qusPPfEvnWh50Geq4LP1HE8sjmkK97WZSrOBjfSVprU/img.gif?width=980" id="95784" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="0268259a753568e56c8d749d3c940ef2" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="360" />axl rose GIFGiphy<p>Chemist during the week. Drummer on weekends. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lxlszi/for_those_of_you_who_were_considered_gifted_in/gpo4jgx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Best_Detective_2533</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_2" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Average People
<p>I was "gifted" in elementary school. Looking back, I realize that I was just average in a below average school district lmao. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lxlszi/for_those_of_you_who_were_considered_gifted_in/gppbiln?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">CLE_Till_I_Die32</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lxlszi/for_those_of_you_who_were_considered_gifted_in/gppbiln?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>I think that's what it really boils down to. How are you compared to your immediate peers? Then the school can round up a few, put them in a faster class, and justify their jobs. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lxlszi/for_those_of_you_who_were_considered_gifted_in/gppd7ww?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">neveraskmeagainok</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_3" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Meow Meow
<p>After a long battle with depression and burnout at university, I've found repairing electronics to be quite soothing/rewarding. I think mostly, because it's very clear when a project is done (it was broken, now it's not), which really removes the pressure and anxiety of failing to live up to people's expectations.</p><p>I also have a wonderful partner and a very handsome cat.</p><p><em><strong>Edit:</strong></em> <a href="https://imgur.com/a/jd0g7GE" target="_blank">cat tax</a>. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lxlszi/for_those_of_you_who_were_considered_gifted_in/gpnnsx8?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MarcelLovesYou</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_4" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Say Ahhhh
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTc5NDg4OC9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1MDI2NjU3NH0.iRFYsfod945abO2DqTbt3aDEZ5CPlq3OHSqTtkjU-RQ/img.gif?width=980" id="456d4" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e86eb4cf1863827259219cd38604077b" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="500" data-height="230" />head feels GIFGiphy<p>I'm a doctor, been aiming for this since I was 10! Finally succeeded 18 months ago. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lxlszi/for_those_of_you_who_were_considered_gifted_in/gppbktv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">grc208</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_5" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Useless
<p>I was praised for my intelligence, not my work ethic.</p><p>I got lazy as heeeell.</p><p>I'm trying to instill into my children that hard work and practice is more important than being able to figure it out first try. I praise the effort, not the end result. I hope this works out better for them. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lxlszi/for_those_of_you_who_were_considered_gifted_in/gpnurd1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">openletter8</a></p><p>You totally nailed it. I excelled in high school, then dropped out of college because I actually had to apply myself. I'm finally finishing my undergrad 20 years after I started it. What's funny is that now I'm that a**hole student who stresses about getting an A-. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lxlszi/for_those_of_you_who_were_considered_gifted_in/gpowlir?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hail_Santa_69</a></p>
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<p>See so far, it's all more stress than education. And of course they skim over the workload part of the situation when you're signing up. How much of real life does this prepare you for? And why aren't these kids seeing counselors on the regular? This group of people did a lot heavy lifting with no payoff. Let's see if anyone else had a better outcome. </p>
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Days with the Dead
<p>I went into a profession that is less about being "gifted" and more about being personable. I studied Funeral Science and all my peers and high school students thought it would be a waste of my time and talents, yet 27 years later, here I am. I actually own my own Funeral Home where we provide affordable funerals and cremations and enjoy helping others through the rough times in their lives. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lxlszi/for_those_of_you_who_were_considered_gifted_in/gpoeiqm?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">iseedeadpeople1973</a></p><div data-conversation-spotlight style="min-height:90px"></div>
I Object!Â
<p>Went to law school, which I stupidly thought would be a breeze because high school and college were. Quickly discovered that everyone there was "gifted" and the professors didn't give a crap about our prior achievements or LSAT scores, etc. Had to really work hard for the first time in my academic life and definitely did not breeze through with As. <span></span></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_8" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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<p>The first year absolutely sucked since I had to develop actual study skills and couldn't procrastinate all the time. It was really good for me. Got through, I'm a partner in my (tiny) firm and I have two "gifted" kids I'm trying to raise to have a better work ethic and study skills than I had.</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lxlszi/for_those_of_you_who_were_considered_gifted_in/gpo3pv4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">AclysmicJD</a></p>
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I wanna Care
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<p>Panic attacks over the idea of failing. "Gifted" children more often than not weren't taught to work hard because they just 'naturally got it', so they grow up not knowing how to problem solve and tackle difficulties in healthy ways and thus are extremely paranoid over the idea of not being the best. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lxlszi/for_those_of_you_who_were_considered_gifted_in/gpo0dp2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Ahstia</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_10" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Slackers
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<p>In the end being deemed "gifted" doesn't seem to get you any further than "advanced." Heck, I know plenty of successful people who needed remedial math. I feel like we throw around that turn gifted loosely, like the word love. Define it before you use it as a label. </p>
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There's a million things that can happen to you while out on on the road.
<p>You spend lots of time in your car, heading from place to place. Maybe not this past year, as you suddenly think to whether or not your car still has gas in it or a running battery, but most years you'll be in your car every day. Last thing you want is a broken down vehicle and not a clue what to do or how to survive until help arrives.</p><p>Reddit user, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/spornkuller/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">u/spornkuller</a>, wanted to hear what you should always carry when they asked:</p><p><em><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lzr4ze/whats_something_you_should_always_keep_in_your_car/?sort=top" target="_blank">What's something you should ALWAYS keep in your car?</a></em></p>
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When The Weather Is Against You
<p>Sometimes you can't stop the outside world from getting in your way. Weather or a nail on the road can throw you off your trail. A small addition to your car's inventory can make a huge difference.</p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_36" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Keep It Clean
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Need A Little Nap?
<p>Blanket</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lzr4ze/whats_something_you_should_always_keep_in_your_car/gq3jbjb?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3">kattrapp</a></p><p>Surprised I had to scroll so far for this. Blankets are important if you break down in a cold rural location, but also if you get too lit at the party you can sleep it off before driving home.</p><p>Update: looks like folks are saying you can get arrested for sleeping in your car. Please avoid getting a DUI by using your car blanket to make a blanket fort. If the cops don't know the secret password you have no legal obligation to let them into your blanket fort (probably).</p><p>P.S. be aware of your local statutes</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lzr4ze/whats_something_you_should_always_keep_in_your_car/gq3payi?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3">benwinsatlife</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_3" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Never Assume You Have Enough Juice In The Phone
<p>Phone charger</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lzr4ze/whats_something_you_should_always_keep_in_your_car/gq3m886?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3">kukukele</a></p><p>I learned this lesson when I was traveling to visit my sister, missed my exit, got lost, and had to stop to get a charger in an area I was unfamiliar with at night.<br></p><p>Google maps was not a big thing at that time, so the GPS map on the phone was <em>really</em> delayed. And I did not have a physical map either.</p><p>Now I always have a charger in my car just in case I end up out longer than anticipated and need to charge my phone.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lzr4ze/whats_something_you_should_always_keep_in_your_car/gq4dq5j?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3">bunnyrut</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_4" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Things You Never See Coming
<p>The open road can lead to various perils, least of which are the ones you can't predict, could never predict, and in no way could even pretend to predict as of reading. Be ready.</p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_5" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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For The Unknown...And Bats
<p>Flashlight</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lzr4ze/whats_something_you_should_always_keep_in_your_car/gq3i70m?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3">slightlybluebubbles</a></p><p>I carry a bat that has a flashlight in the end.</p><p>It also has a pulsing light feature to blind attackers</p><p>And then the bat part to whack attackers</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lzr4ze/whats_something_you_should_always_keep_in_your_car/gq3t9ia?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3">nosh_dosh</a></p>Need To Worry About Your Tumtum
<p>water</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lzr4ze/whats_something_you_should_always_keep_in_your_car/gq3i7rs?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3">Renske5060</a></p><p>This is excellent advice, it's even better if you combine it with a water bottle.</p><p>Also blankets and non perishable snacks will make a breakdown much more bearable</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lzr4ze/whats_something_you_should_always_keep_in_your_car/gq3m1rw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3">TannedCroissant</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_6" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Three Months Or Less
<p>Lots of people saying "gas"; they might mean in the tank, but do not keep it in your trunk (or boot, whatever). It degrades and evaporates in 3-6 months.</p><p>Keep a gas canister with a little money inside: enough to fill it.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lzr4ze/whats_something_you_should_always_keep_in_your_car/gq3snpu?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3">ChefHannibal</a></p><p>I like the idea, but I'd just keep the gas in the trunk and put it in my tank at the 3month mark, and then refill it with new gas. If you run out of gas miles from a gas station, its gonna be a pretty big pain waiting for someone to give you a lift to the store.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lzr4ze/whats_something_you_should_always_keep_in_your_car/gq47s5t?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3">JumbledEpithets</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_7" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Basics To Get Going No Matter Where They Are
<p>Then there's those things you should probably start having with you, no matter what, and no matter the situation.</p><div data-conversation-spotlight style="min-height:90px"></div>
To The Negative And The Positive
<p>Jumper cables</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lzr4ze/whats_something_you_should_always_keep_in_your_car/gq3j1h3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3">D4m0n619</a></p><p>You can buy a battery bank now for $30 that will jump start your car. Much more convenient.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lzr4ze/whats_something_you_should_always_keep_in_your_car/gq3mq0w?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3">OklahomaBou</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_8" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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You Know. For Fires.
<p>A fire extinguisher. About 2 years ago I was in the car with my parents when all of a sudden the gears stopped responding and smoke starting coming out of the front and back. We parked on the side of the road, opened the front and a piece (I think it was the battery) was burning. It was only put out because a man who was passing by riding a motorcycle quickly stopped, took off his jacket, soaked it in water from a bottle that he had with him, and covered the fire with it. Turns out he was an ex-fireman. You probably shouldn't always count on being that lucky.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lzr4ze/whats_something_you_should_always_keep_in_your_car/gq3v0hj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3">TheHyperioniteYT</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_9" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Yeah. Yep. Yeah.
<p>Dashcam.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lzr4ze/whats_something_you_should_always_keep_in_your_car/gq3m2ki?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3">PagantKing</a></p><p>Front and back dash cam.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lzr4ze/whats_something_you_should_always_keep_in_your_car/gq4ab6o?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3">GodOfThunder101</a></p><p>Safety on the road is a top priority. That means keeping your eyes on the road, enacting defensive driving techniques, and keep a small safety kit with you at all times.</p><p><em>Want to "know" more? Never miss another big, odd, funny, or heartbreaking moment again. Sign up for the Knowable newsletter <a href="https://mailchi.mp/knowable/knowable-newsletter-in-content" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. </em></p>
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I love the reactions of parents when their little precious one utters its first words; it's like a high holy holiday. Parents can't get over that moment. From the second we are born we're trained to start gabbing. Communication is key in life, and once that milestone takes off, it's all pride and fun... until it's not.
My favorite parent reaction is when precious spits out some naughtiness in public, then parents cower in shame. And I'm like... what'd you expect, that's what you asked for, their using their words. That's you fault.
Redditor u/Great-Plateau wanted to hear from parents about those times kids have left them wanting to throttle by asking... What's the worst way you've been embarrassed by a child?<div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_1"></div>
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"Lowkey"
<p>If I were a parent I wouldn't teach my kid to speak until they were a teenager. That is an appropriate amount of time for them to learn what is <em>appropriate</em> when engaging in public dialogue. I get frustrated when my dog barks out of line at the dog park or in the yard past sundown so I can't imagine my reaction of a toddler shaming strangers with sass, that they probably lowkey picked up from me. </p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_36" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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I'm 5
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTc5NDc5NS9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxOTc4ODExNX0.Kio62BNrrQS05FZdCI-wMPIA7fjtL2runvIgZHGAQYU/img.gif?width=980" id="d1893" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="21fc9fa9a182e97e648dea26db78c1eb" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="270" />Hide Reaction GIF by florGiphy<p>I was bagging a lady's groceries and her kid asked me, "why are you so fat?"</p><p>My brilliant comeback was, "why are you so short?" To which he replied, "I'm not short, I'm 5." </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lyaskw/whats_the_worst_way_youve_been_embarrassed_by_a/gpsoc7d?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">amberdowny</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_2" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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No Donuts for you!Â
<p>When my son was six, walking through LAX and he's complaining that I wouldn't get him donuts (running late for our flight).</p><p>I'm holding his hand and walking along and all of a sudden he stops and starts screaming... "STOP IT I DON'T KNOW YOU! SOMEBODY HELP ME I DON'T KNOW THIS MAN!"</p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_3" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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<p>I'm snarling at him under my breath "dude you gotta stop that right now you can't say that crap, that's not funny". But oh no he keeps it up until the cops show up...</p><p>Missed flight... everyone staring like I was some piece of crap trying to kidnap an innocent kid.</p><p>Did not get him donuts. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lyaskw/whats_the_worst_way_youve_been_embarrassed_by_a/gpt0n0f?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PaleontologistINtree</a></p>
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Lions Oh My
<p>I don't remember this story but my mom tells it all the time. When I was five my mom took me into the stall in the women's rest room because she had to go. She had been in there awhile and the bathroom had been crowded so she asked me, "can you take a look and see if there is a big line out there?"</p><p>I excitedly screamed, "A LION?!?" And flung the stall door open.</p><p>There was a big line. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lyaskw/whats_the_worst_way_youve_been_embarrassed_by_a/gps3cpu?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">MindfulMuser</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_5" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Big Terry
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTc5NDgwMy9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1MjE5MDM4MX0.jomK8XPmPcl1DVElvqZy6iW4nmSE4lWEbeurB-eIQfM/img.gif?width=980" id="4632c" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="05d4649bf5b53e4c3ddff710665d88ea" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="300" data-height="245" />Shocked Bbc Three GIF by BBCGiphy<p>When I was a kid, I was fascinated by how grown ups went to the bathroom, to the extent that I would demand to accompany any adult so that I might observe their technique.</p><p>One day, at my "uncle" Terry's house (so named because he was close friends with my dad, not an actual blood relative), I watched him pee, then ran back into the living room with my parents and proclaimed "Dad! Uncle Terry has a much bigger pee-pee than you do!"</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lyaskw/whats_the_worst_way_youve_been_embarrassed_by_a/gptxh4j?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">peanutsbeta</a></p>
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The Stench
<p>I'm a preschool teacher, we were on the outside playground and it was a hot day. A kid fell off the swing-set so I rush over to check on him. He's full on sobbing, leans against my body then pulls away suddenly yelling "Eew! I don't like the smell of you!"</p><p>I couldn't even laugh it off. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lyaskw/whats_the_worst_way_youve_been_embarrassed_by_a/gpsd137?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Beign_yay</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_7" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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"HaHa"
<p>Now that is a lot of funny, for the single and childless bunch. I can give credit where credit is due, every now and again kids do say the darndest things and they do often espouse some knowledge. But a majority of the time they turn adults ten shades of red. But observation is observation. You just have to stress about utilizing the inside voice. Here are some more examples of championing the <em>"hush."</em></p><div data-conversation-spotlight style="min-height:90px"></div>
Ahoy....
<p>My little sister is ten years younger than me. When we were maybe 5 and 15 or so respectively, we were walking through a restaurant parking lot when a big group of bikers exited to their bikes. These guys had the leather get-up, the bandanas on their heads, chains, the works. My sister pointed to them and exclaimed "LOOK, PIRATES!"</p><p>They didn't think it was funny. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lyaskw/whats_the_worst_way_youve_been_embarrassed_by_a/gpsbgdt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">breadmeupscotty</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_8" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Keep Smiling
<p>My child was 3 while we were waiting in a doctor's office. An exquisitely dressed elderly woman was sitting next to us and started talking to my son. Kid is fascinated by all the sparkly jewels and such, and says, "I love your shiny necklace, and you're pretty earrings...and your yellow teeth."</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lyaskw/whats_the_worst_way_youve_been_embarrassed_by_a/gps3xcb?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EhlersDanlosSucks</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_9" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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The Queen
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<p>I had some people over and my 4 year old nephew starts shouting "is anyone here afraid of spiders?" Once he had everyone's attention, he told us all that if anyone was afraid of spiders they needed to leave because he found cobwebs, and cobwebs mean spiders. He then proceeded to point out every single cobweb in the house to our guests. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lyaskw/whats_the_worst_way_youve_been_embarrassed_by_a/gps9g83?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">copycatcactus</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_10" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Full of It
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"Inside Voice"
<p>Kids are cute. They are also a whole world of trouble. I think that when it comes to the words that fall out of our mouths, we all can be kids. Who hasn't spoken out of turn and not realized until it was too late? See, behavior does carry over. Inside voice people. Learn that lesson early. </p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_12" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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I have no idea how to be a parent. I also will never have to know as I have no plans to raise delinquents... sorry, "children" as a life goal. One of the reasons why it's never been on my bucket list is because I believe it to be a calling not designed for everyone. Now, just because it's not in my future doesn't mean I can't give an opinion or five about how to not do it wrong. There are just some obvious "logics" we can all attest to.
Redditor u/sham-da-man wanted to hear about all the times parents were just wrong but asking... What is the worst parent logic you know?<div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_1"></div>
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<p>A lot of parenting is in the moment action. You have to think on the fly, just be sure you're not flying off the rails. There are a few ideas that really need to be thought out before implemented. Adults really should dig into their own pasts more and review what did and didn't work for their growth. </p>
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Payback
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It's you not them...
<p>My child is incapable of doing wrong, therefore if you have a problem with how my child is behaving, it's your fault. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq09tbt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">X_PRSN</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq09tbt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"></a>Sounds like my ex gf's mom. Her son could bomb a building and she'd still find a way to defend him. Seriously dude beats his wife and she just tells her daughter-in-law to "Just don't do things that piss him off". </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq0l1lr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">LightningEdge756</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_3" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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<p>If 1 kid did something bad everyone is at fault. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq0at8p?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">WatsonzKamikaze</a></p><p>One of the many reasons I hated the Army. If there's one thing I learned there, it's that work ethic, obedience, and integrity meant nothing, so there was no point to trying.</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq0at8p?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"></a>Got out as soon as I could. Joining was the worst decision of my life. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq26t4k?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"> ClosetLink</a><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/ClosetLink/" target="_blank"></a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_4" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Don't Cry
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTc5NDc0NS9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY3NDQ4MTk2NX0.-CDc0cGX7qz8A-fDRIGFlgdrF4IElLDek4hOu0iHP1M/img.gif?width=980" id="4395a" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="cc30bf7ba6ba05b28fd001e72bf23e4e" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="270" />dean winters crying GIF by MayhemGiphy<p>The way to calm a crying child is to shout in their face and threaten to take things they love away. That'll work. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq0cfkh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">The_Cybermonkey</a><span></span></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_5" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Cycles...
<p>"My parents beat the hell out of me and I turned out okay, so it's alright if I beat the hell out of my kids."</p><p>You didn't turn out okay. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq0bcqg?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">bigtimejohnny</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq0bcqg?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"></a>This is how cycles of abuse, drug addictions and other problems start. No matter what you do abuse is abuse. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq0vnps?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Tactical_Gam3r</a></p><p>See now much of that feels like a whole lot of mess. Reverse psychology should always have a purpose. You don't just play with younger brains merely because you think you can. That can cause a lifetime of damage, for everyone involved. My mother use to wash my mouth out with soap if I used foul language, now... I curse like a trucker and much of what I learned was angled at her. She could have found a few other options. The next group of people will understand. </p>
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Staying Single...
<p>Focus on your studies, no talking to people/girls until you graduate from college!</p><p>(5 seconds after graduating college) we want grandkids, how come you don't have a gf/wife? </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq1q38f?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">StangAce</a></p><p>Oh my gosh, I can totally relate.</p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_7" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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<p>My parents didn't allow any of us to date while growing up, then wonder when as adults we couldn't get boyfriends/girlfriends.</p><p>They found out I was trying to date a girl when I was in middle school and, hoo, boy, got a whipping and was told I couldn't date until I was 16. When I turned 16, I was told I could only date daughters of people they knew. (Small community, and really wasn't interested in any of the "approved list.")</p>
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<p>Messed me up so bad that I've been single my whole life, and when I do meet someone I'm interested in, I'm so freaking awkward I blow any chance I may have had.</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq1q38f?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>Being on Reddit and looking back I realize I had "nice guy" syndrome. Never went to stalking people but made me realize, oh, crap, I was that guy. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq2dvj2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ozarkbozark</a></p>
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Anything?
<p>"You can grow up to be anything you want!" -I want to be a musician "Don't you want a real career? Why not a doctor or lawyer? Accountant maybe?" -but.... ok. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq0kgd5?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RickyGrntor</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq0kgd5?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>I had the same thing happen when I said I wanted to be an author. It's even worse when I realised that my Mum has published 2 books before. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq2cy8o?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">toitnups1111</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_9" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Back when...
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTc5NDc1Ni9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY3NzI2NDIxNn0.r7v2lDE90CquCpXpmkbWlX-H4jsUYcARWejjjABPOLc/img.gif?width=980" id="e26e8" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c935d3f4b44a57b30acf95a973ad280c" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="270" />good for you yes GIF by Brimstone (The Grindhouse Radio, Hound Comics)Giphy<p>"I didn't have computers as a child and played outside as a child. That means you gotta do that too." Yeah well medieval people threw their poop in the street, maybe we should do that too. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq1vhy2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Granulous</a></p>Forced Educations
<p>Grew up with Indian parents and met a lot of Indian community. The below didn't necessarily happen to me, but I've seen it happen to friends.</p><p>Not giving your kids privacy and hovering over them a lot. You can't expect them to be well adjusted adults if you direct their entire lives. Allow them to make mistakes (within reason) and help them learn. Don't beat them up over mistakes.<span></span></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_10" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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<p>Stop taking elementary and middle school grades so seriously. Let them learn at their own pace, support where needed, and don't make education a punishment. Don't force them to do more "homework" after school and school homework is over unless they come to you for help with a subject. Feed their natural curiosities - don't force them to sit down and memorize multiplication tables under threat of punishment. (Looking at you dad 😠). </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lz9v84/what_is_the_worst_parent_logic_you_know/gq0nu04?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ThatIndianBoi</a></p>
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Too Loud
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<p>Dear parents, think before you speak. "Oh look, logic I can share!" Also think about what worked for you as a child. Contradiction only breeds more chaos. That is the easiest lesson of all. </p>
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