My list is too long to even try to narrow down. I'm just going to say that most of our political officials, on all sides, need a muzzle, a sedative, and a new career path. Start there...
Divorce Time
Real Housewives Goodbye GIFGiphy"Oh man I often think about the guy asking if he's an ahole for asking his pregnant wife to wear a diaper at night because she was disturbing his sleep whenever she got up to pee." ~ Morrigans
Psycho!
"I remember a girl in her late teens who thought her older sibling was faking their child's food allergy so she tried to catch her by not telling them about the ingredients before serving them a dish. Someone else had it first and recognized the ingredient and stopped the kid from eating it in time and called her out. She then tried to play it off saying her sibling was a drama queen and she was trying to trap her. Reddit tore into her, of course, since the child could've... well, died." ~ SylancerPrime
Glassware
"The guy who moved into his younger girlfriend's apartment, and threw away her fancy drinking jars that she loved from their shelf because they bothered him and he wanted her to just drink from normal cups. I think about this entitled jerk a lot. ~ SelfDiagnosedUnicorn
"get over it"
"Girlfriend of a widowed father of two, she moved in to his place. He was still struggling with letting go of his late wife. So the gf in her eternal wisdom decided to throw away all family pictures of his late wife one day when the dad was away because she felt it was time for him to "get over it". He did not get those pictures back, they were legit gone forever. When she posted this on AITA but didn't get the validation she wanted she just doubled-down instead." ~ YoungDiscord
Thief!
Angry Season 9 GIF by ShamelessGiphy"The girl who found a lost dog after someones house was destroyed then refused to give it back because they had "bonded." ~ dawsonsmythe
I dare you to try and keep any of my animals. What kind of lunatic does that?
"emotional support"
Steve Harvey Reaction GIF by Super DeluxeGiphy"The guy who was mad his GWB wouldn't give 10k usd because he provided her with "emotional support" by listening to her rant about her ex a couple of times." ~ Hopelessyhopeful
Vile
"The OP deleted it so I can't link. OP was the wife of a man whose first wife died. OP was jealous of wife #1 and destroyed all the photos and knick knacks from the first wife, including deleting all the digital photos. She burned everything physical. Her husband packed up his teenage daughter and left her. It was 3 or so years ago and I still feel rage thinking about that vile OP. I hope her husband divorced her. It's the least she deserved." ~ fluidentity
Cinderella
"OP wasn't the a**hole in this one, but her son was. Basically she found out that her son was using her daughter-in-law as a stay at home maid. They had two kids, I wanna say, and DIL did EVERYTHING - cooking, cleaning, childcare, EVERYTHING. OP gave DIL some money for a girls' weekend and her son forced her to cancel it because he wanted to go out with his friends that weekend, leaving her to watch the children."
"DIL called OP in tears and OP loses it - tells her to drop the kids at her house and go take her weekend. OP takes the kids to her sister's (with DIL's permission) and goes to the bar where her son is and tears him a new one to the point she gets kicked out of the bar. First thing she does after that is call her other two DILs up to make sure her other son's aren't pieces of crap." ~ SpidersMcGee
People Share Their Scariest 'We Need To Leave Right Now' Experiences
People Share Their Scariest 'We Need To Leave Right Now' ExperiencesReddit users talk about those moments where they knew they needed to nope out of a situation immediately.Awful Dad
"'ll never forget the one guy. He'd just turned 18 and was getting ready for college when his dad walked in, said "your mom cheated on me. I'm not your real dad. I'm not paying for your college. Move out after you graduate high school."
"The dad had known for the son's entire life but didn't say anything until that moment because he thought it was the mom's job to do it. And the kid assumed his family would pay for his college like they did with the others so he didn't save any money or look for scholarships." ~ justking1414
Call John
John Cena Mind Blown GIFGiphy"The kid that ruined his little brother's signed John Cena poster. The little brother had gotten it signed when he met John Cena during a Make-A-Wish event that was held for him." ~ nsa_k
You'e No Father!
"The husband who missed his child's birth for a sports game, then lied to his parents with a big dramatic sob story about how he'd actually been there and it was so hard and stressful. Then he got mad when his wife called him out on lying. You know you're an a**hole when your own mother tears you a new one for what you did."
"https://old.reddit.com/r/AmItheA**hole/comments/pqar3f/aita_for_telling_my_inlaws_exactly_where_my/"
"Also, I wouldn't say the biggest as**hole in the grand scheme of AITA, but I feel like Iranian Yogurt Guy deserves a shout-out as one of the most memorable AHs:
https://old.reddit.com/r/AmItheA**hole/comments/bjd41e/aita_for_throwing_away_my_boyfriends_potentially/" ~ crockofpot
Not so Merry
"I'm surprised I haven't seen someone post about the woman who made her mixed race step daughter sit out of their family Christmas pictures because her parents are racist and it might make them uncomfortable." ~ klr8593
"Yeah! She didn't even like her parents anyway and basically the only contact was through Christmas cards! So like just don't send them the card! Or send them the card and make sure to block them on anything. Don't hurt the kid because people you don't even talk to are racist!" ~ Pokabrows
That's Just Morbid
"The one where a pregnant woman posted about her partner and his family were pretty much planning for her to die in childbirth. I don't know if there was ever an update from her but it was quite worrying." ~ Alisaurusrex82
"I remember that one. Wasn't that because the husband's mom died in child birth and the FIL had taken on both parental roles and wanted his son to do the same? Like I totally understand having a contingency plan since childbirth is dangerous but holy crap, it was like they wanted her to die." ~ AlexGarrido
'because she likes it'
Steve Brule GIF by MOODMANGiphy"The one with the guy whose daughter was super depressed, he got her therapy and she made some improvements, but then asked if he'd be the ahole if he canceled her therapy 'because she likes it' and her grades hadn't yet improved." ~ FoxesStoleMyGloves
A "her" thing?
"The woman whose boyfriend (husband?) declined to pay for any medical care or baby costs while she was pregnant with his child because they kept their finances separate and that was a "her" thing. If I recall correctly, she was making barely minimum wage while he made six figures and he told her to go to a food bank." ~ maddallena
Dirtbag!
"The guy who blamed his recently diagnosed with cancer wife for not having kids earlier. To top it off he was so disgusted and disappointed with her that he went a booked a hotel room for himself just after she had gotten diagnosed, leaving her with her family." ~ art_mor_
No Karen!
"The woman who stole her dying son's wish (make a wish foundation) to get a vacations instead of letting the kid meet his favorite band because that way she would "remember for the rest of her life because raising a kid with cancer was so stressful." ~ franska5
"I used to do some work with MAW when I was a corporate travel agent, and this kind of behavior was not rare. No, Karen, I don't believe your 7-year-old son gives a crap about staying in a resort that has the best spa facilities." ~ dynamiterolll
Greedy
"The one where a piece of crap dad got his daughter scratch cards for her birthday and when she actually won a lot of money from the card, he just confiscated the money for himself. That was the post that made me realize that sub just wasn't good for my health. I already have high blood pressure. And, to my credit, I've never gone back." ~ I_Consume_Shampoo
but the lighting is just right...
French Reaction GIF by Rodney DangerfieldGiphy"The woman who 'borrowed the ambience' of a poorer little girl's birthday party to give her child a Nintendo switch right before the other girl opened her presents because she didn't like the other mom. I still shake my head thinking about it." ~ gimmetheloot2p2
That little kid is a psycho in training. Those parents need to sleep with BOTH eyes open. I hope John Cena sent another poster.
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My grandma said this to me.
Giphy"You lost the happiness in your voice."
My grandma said this to me. It wasn't meant to be malicious or purposely said to hurt my feelings, but it did kind of break me. I was severely depressed at the time and I just faked being okay so no one would worry about me. It was the first time anyone had taken a second to really see past the mask I had put on for so long. NudlePockets
Empty.
Nothing. As in literally.
Everything's awesome.. everything's awesome.. everyth --Gone. Forever. No warning, no goodbye, no explanation. Just gone. Happy8Day
A Stupid Doughnut.
I used to stop for coffee sometimes, and I would bring my boyfriend home a doughnut. I thought he liked doughnuts. I wanted to show him I was thinking about him.
One morning he looked at the doughnut and said, "stop bringing me this stuff, I don't like it."
I was so gutted and embarrassed, holding this stupid doughnut. sketchapt
Harsh.
"You need to back off. I'm making time for my real family."
- A friend whose family basically abandoned him and he lived with my family for 8 years. We moved into college together, my parents got him his first car. We always encouraged him to reach out to his family and he refused. Then one day after a few weeks of trying to get ahold of him (we are both adults now) he texts me this. We haven't spoken since... this was 3 years ago. beeftipsandgravy
Sweet Boy....
GiphyMy son after throwing his guts up in his bed, then all over the kitchen, "I'm sorry Mama. I'm sorry Daddy."
The kid apologized for being sick and I wept. 2CooperHeroes
You're Ewww....
"Ewww I'm not dancing with you!" A girl in grade 7 gym class when we were doing dance lessons and of course the entire class heard. Puberty hit me early especially with height/skin so that was great for self confidence for the rest of my teen years. dont_matter_anyways
Hurt Soul.
"You gave them a reason to bully you so you're in the wrong." -Mom
I was being bullied so bad one day to where it got to the point where it broke me. I went home to vent to my mom and maybe get some sympathy but she told me this. YaBoiJSD
"no one is going to want you the way you are"
"no one is going to want you the way you are" i was a teen, stepmom told me this. I didn't realize at the time how deeply it damaged me. Sometimes I wonder if she truly was right after all. I've always thought she meant my looks, being overweight etc. But nowadays I think she meant me as a whole, not just outside. Still recovering from those words, about 10 years later. Faintning
"good bye, my friend"
GiphyWhen my ex broke up with me for the last time. We were on and off for years and it always ended in a furious rage and tears. But the last time she calmly said "good bye, my friend" and I knew it was different. I knew it was really over. I never heard from her again. sunnycyde3103
Everybody Sucks.
"I know it bothers you, but I don't care, and there's nothing you can do about it." - after opening up to them
"You're never gonna be as good as (his ex's name). You can't even speak proper English! " - English isn't my first language
"And there you go, crying again. God. " - It was our anniversary after I asked if I could call him and he blew me off, again. Dollerina
Face Issues....
GiphyWhen I was a teenager I had problems with acne, which my father would yell at me for. One time when I was washing my face, outside the bathroom door I heard him angrily whisper to my mother, "She looks like crap, [mom's name]. This is why she'll never get a boyfriend. No guy wants to be with a girl who's ugly and disgusting."
It's nowhere near the worst thing my father's ever said to/about me, but for some reason that one destroyed me. crapenvelope
There's a crowd for anything.
"You're not funny. Stop trying"
As I mentioned in one of the comments, I used to get this a lot in high school. I was and still am starving for validation. One of those who took upon themselves to hit me on the head with truth, was the class joker. After he read a short story I wrote, he changed his mind and we continued to collaborate by writing and preforming sketches together.
Fast forward to 2020, I'm taking improv and writing classes at the Second City. Tonight I preformed on stage for the first time since high school, got amazing feedback, and solid laughs.
Don't let them bring you down. Yes, stay realistic, but find your own way to bring your passion to life. There's a crowd for anything. Tonight was amazing. You'll get there too. I'm not joking. BnaiRephaim
Straight Forward.
My father was a gay man, but he "tried to be straight". He ended up marrying my mother. It of course ended in divorce, but not on bad terms.
My mom has never dated or had a boyfriend since then (25 years), and to my knowledge no one has ever approached her in a romantic way, before or after my dad.
A few years before he died, my dad admitted to me that he always had love for my mom, but he was never IN love with her.
While I am glad that my dad finally came out of the closet and lived his life as his true self, it broke my heart to hear he never romantically loved my mom.
My mother is the sweetest, kindest, most humble soul on Earth and it makes me so sad that no one has ever been in love with her. She deserves a much happier life than the one she's lived. bismuth-crystals
I don't want to hate her....
When my friend died from suicide, i emailed her dad.
I was not an incredibly close friend of her's. We did not hang out, text frequently, etc. she was simply a classmate i was very close with during school.
i keep in contact with her father because i think he needs to know that there were people out there who care. my heart broke once when he told me she talked about me after every production at my school, although i stand in the background of all of them. my heart broke again when he told me he wanted me to tell him when they happen again so he can come see them, with her again. itsmesierra
Goodbye....
"I don't love you anymore." (After 18 years). sonia72quebec
I feel you. I had been married less than two years, but she changed basically overnight. Apparently as much random sex as possible is better than a completely committed, loving husband. Who knew? _austinm
He's Unpretty....
"I don't think she's attractive. And her breasts are way to small. I want a real woman, a beautiful woman" - my first love about me to someone else.
"You gonna end up as a druggie and prostitute"
"You are so damn ugly, but your sister is so beautiful - how is this even possible?"
"He just got in a relationship with you because we had a bet." MauOnTheRoad
Tragedy...
My mom said "you need to come home, there has been a terror attack at the youth camp my best friend is at"
She was 15, she didn't make it. I'll never forget the pain in my moms voice when she told me. KarolineBuer
Bad Dad.
"You were a disappointment from even before you were born, the only reason I had a third kid was to try and finally have a daughter but you couldn't even be that." My dad as he was packing his stuff after being kicked out of the house for cheating by my mother. CallMeYosei
You can't park here.....
I am the least favorite child in my family. My older sibling is very successful and serves in the medical industry. My father has always been distant to me all my life. One day when I had a problem with my car I called my father to see if he could help (he worked as a mechanic) He told me to drive to his apartment and park in his designated spot so he could take a look at the engine. I arrived and the landlord came out after I parked.
She came up to me and said "You can't park here. This is for tenants only" I told her who my dad was and she replied "Oh, you must be (my older sibling's name)" I corrected her and she looked confused. She then said "Your father told me he only has one child." bardsofcanada
Simon? Is that you?
"You've got a pretty voice but I can't put you on stage. You don't have the face for the stage."
- My music teacher
I'll admit, I wasn't the prettiest kid but that was a pretty brutal thing to say to a 6th grade girl. It didn't help that the other kids laughed at his statement. The-WickedScone