We all have our limits.
We're all deserving of respect but some people don't tend to dish that out all willy-nilly –– so it's incumbent on us to draw the line somewhere, to establish what we will and will not stand.
"What will you never tolerate?" –– Today's burning question from Redditor 20ZOO is bound to give you some ideas if you haven't figured it out already.
"Chances are..."
People clicking their fingers at me to do something. Chances are if you do, I won't end up doing it.
"The most trivial..."
Being accused of something that I did not do. The most trivial of wrongful accusations gets my blood boil.
"People who..."
People who make fun of other people for things they know they are insecure about.
"Not even trying..."
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Not even trying to improve something that could trivially be improved. If something is crap, and you know how to fix it, fix it.
"I absolutely hate it..."
I absolutely hate it when people point it out when people are embarrassed or blushing and say "look they're going red" or "they're getting embarrassed." Why would you do that it's just cruel what are you getting out of commenting on people being embarrassed.
"How YouTube..."
How Youtube puts TWO ads which are both either FIVE seconds long or UNSKIPPABLE.
"That is damaging..."
Influencers online promoting diets, "skinny teas" (and other diet-y sort of items), and other unhealthy behaviors onto their young, impressionable fanbase. No, no, no. I am 100% for healthy, balanced lifestyles and eating in a nutritious way. But laxative, caffeine-bomb teas and 1000-calorie plans are never appropriate to be promoting to 14-year-olds. Never, ever. That is damaging AF, especially for kids whose bodies are still growing-developing.
"People who cancel..."
People who cancel plans last minute, or DURING the time we had planned. It's amazing how many "responsible" adults do this.
It's hard to imagine how to go on without the lost object–whatever it may be–but over time, it becomes a distant memory and we move on.
That is until we magically find ourselves presented with this opportunity proposed by Redditor mikehotel288, who asked:
"You find yourself in a room with everything you’ve ever lost in your life. What do you look for first?"
There are necessities people cannot do without.
No More Dry Lips Ever Again
"Gonna be a lot of chapstick in that room."
– camefromxbox
There are things that bring us comfort and are irreplaceable.
Safety Blanket
"My baby blanket. It became tattered over the years—to the point where I couldn’t reasonably wash it anymore—so I had to throw it away a little while back."
"I have heavily regretted that decision. I was really attached to it (hence it being in tatters), but I really wish that I kept what was left of it instead of throwing it away. Just knowing that I’d still have it would be a huge comfort to me."
– Uearie
Sentimental Heirloom
"The pendant my dad had made for me with my grandmother’s engagement diamond. It was 2 carats. It disappeared from a Las Vegas hotel room 20 years ago. It was hidden deep in a suitcase where it would not have been easy to find. It was just GONE. Cops didn’t do anything. Didn’t even come to take my statement. Cleaning lady said she thought she saw an elderly man enter my room. The guy I was with was not sympathetic in the least. Entire situation was f**ked. I’m still so upset about it."
– MaritimeDisaster
Lone Shark
"My plastic shark toy I lost when I was 10. Ain't no f'king way it just VANISHED."
– Guilty_As_Charged__
Not everything lost is tangible.
Tick Tock
"The time I wasted."
– shinyfennec
It Holds Value
"My private key with 6 BTC in it."
– Significant_Mirror19
"I didn't lose one, but I'll check my room for yours just in case."
– Smodphan
Finding Purpose
"The reason I walked into the room."
– Lloyd_lyle
Lost Opportunity
"That one girl i spoke to on omegle lol"
– h-amishh
If only we get to reunite with those we've lost.
The Loved Family Member
"My grandpa."
– Splatty_boi_420
Grieving Parent
"My daughter. She’ll be in my brother’s arms. So I’ll find both things I care to look for."
– SeeTheFence
Missing Mom
"My mom. She died of cancer in 2017. She never got to meet my daughter. I miss the hell out of her and wish she was still part of my family’s life."
– X-Arkturis-X
The Animals That Come Into Our Lives
"My pets that have passed: especially my horse, Blue. It's been 4 years, but it feels like just yesterday."
– Baciandrio
While many of these scenarios are unlikely, the thread gave people an opportunity to reflect on the things that made a strong impression on their lives.
Sometimes, the memories of the things we've lost–whether they are random objects or sources of love–is all we have.
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