We all love watching movies at home. After a long day at work or school, it is nice to relax on the couch, get your snack of choice, and just immerse yourself in the world of fiction. And in the past couple of years, it was the safest option too. These days we have many streaming services to choose from, but most of the time, Netflix is the first to come to mind....
If you have kids, you know the decision to embark on the parenting journey is like getting on one wild rollercoaster ride. But despite the sleep deprivation, financial burdens, and the search for that non-existent work-life balance you’re so desperate to find, no one will ever question your choice. There are many reasons for people to want to bring little bundles of joy into this world, after all. But as shared by people in various ‘Ask Reddit’ threads, there are also plenty of valid reasons not to....
Most kids absolutely idolize their parents . They’re the smartest, funniest, most loving superheroes in the world. And if a child is lucky, they’ll be raised in a home where Mom and Dad never let them down. But in reality, there comes a time where the vast majority of us realize that our parents are human too, which means they are far from perfect. Bored Panda has scoured the internet to find the most egregious examples of fathers treating their children poorly, so we’ve gathered some heartbreaking examples below....
Most days, our bodies are just there—mundane vessels we inhabit on autopilot. We wake up, get on with our routines, eat, sleep, repeat. But the moment you actually stop and think about what’s happening beneath your skin? It gets weird . Fascinatingly, beautifully weird. That’s exactly what happened when one Redditor asked users to share medical facts that sound completely fake but are actually true. People delivered with some genuinely strange and interesting stuff, and we’ve pulled together the best responses below....
In these trying times, we find ourselves quoting Smash Mouth a little more than we’d like. " My world’s on fire, how ‘bout yours?” That pretty much sums up the vibe since Harambe got shot. But for the most part, it felt like global issues have been just that, global. Something we normies just can’t do a damn thing about. But what happens when the literal, five-alarm fire at the center of the national conversation is a little closer to home?...
We’re delighted to reveal the names of the 25 talented photographers who won “AAP Magazine #25: B&W” These amazing photographers come from 11 different countries. Their work reflects the large variety black and white photography can offer. Documentary, portrait, travel, street, wildlife, abstract and fine art are all represented in the winning portfolios. Regardless of the genre of photography, the selected projects all have different approaches to the unifying theme of black and white....
One of the biggest satisfactions of creating my street art comes through the actions I make on the streets. When I work on the streets one of my aims is to reach as many levels of society as possible, not only to those who are art sensitive. The streets belong to everybody, especially to those who live it more intensely. I have just come back from my first trip to Asia....
When we think about the perfect wedding, we focus not so much on all the aesthetic details, but on the people whom we’d like to witness the celebration of love. If you get along with your family members, it’s only natural to expect your parents and siblings to show up, alongside your nearest and dearest friends. Yes, the aisle and table decor is important, but it’s not the priority. Bored Panda got in touch with Suzanne Degges-White , a Licensed Counselor, Professor, and Chair at the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University to hear her thoughts about sibling rivalries, jealousy, familial favoritism, and how to reconcile with someone if they’re remorseful, even though we might initially not want to....
It’s been tough for Yash Pandit. The artist from Mumbai, India has been battling mental health issues, and even though he’s worked really hard to get everything under control, he still needed a little help. A special someone to support him. A cat. “I chose Bagheera because I always wanted a dark-colored cat,” Pandit told Bored Panda . “There’s always this stupid superstition surrounding dark cats about them being bad luck, so not many people wanted him anyway....
The second season of Fallout wrapped with a twist-filled finale that left the door open for new adventures in the post-apocalyptic world. While the sophomore outing was set in New Vegas, the last episode teased a new setting for the next installment. A mid-credits scene also introduced a major plot point for the upcoming season , making viewers curious about just where the video game adaptation is headed. Fallout wrapped season 2 with an exciting finale that set up several possibilities for season 3....
For many viewers, ice dancing is one of the most entertaining events at the Winter Olympics. But the opening of this year’s competition did not come without controversy. The 2026 Winter Olympics kicked off on Friday (February 6) in Milan, Italy, and will run until February 22. On Monday (February 9), several viewers expressed their disappointment over what they deemed an unfair score for the US ice dancing team. Team USA ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates finished second in the rhythm dance at the 2026 Winter Olympics....
Margot Robbie’s latest promotional appearance for Wuthering Heights has ignited a fresh wave of online scrutiny. On January 28, the Oscar nominee donned a daring red-carpet look that was swiftly torn apart by critics who compared it to everything from a “ bathing suit with sleeves ” to a “figure skating costume”. The viral outfit frenzy comes amid intensifying online chatter surrounding Robbie and her co-star, Jacob Elordi , fueled by persistent whispers of “emotional cheating”....
Fans are going wild as some of Hollywood’s biggest names turned out to celebrate talents in the music industry, sparking rumors of plastic surgery , extreme weight loss , and even whispers of diet medications . As the 2026 Grammys took place on Sunday, February 1, social media erupted with speculation over celebrities’ appearances, from Madison Beer’s “oversized veneers and lip fillers” to Jelly Roll’s extreme transformation ; nothing escaped the online sleuths....
Phones are awesome because you can decorate them to show off your personality and show the world what you like and who you are as a person. One person who did so was Kai Tipton who glued a horse to her phone as a gripper. Little did she know that this small action would make her go viral on the internet. It turns out that Kai glued the horse to her phone in such a way that its face was just below the camera....
Ever watched someone mistake a rare collector’s item for a paper plate and then act like you’re the crazy one for being upset? Imagine lovingly curating something for years, investing time, money, and heart into it, only to have a clueless relative use it as a drop cloth for finger paints. That’s exactly what happened to today’s Original Poster (OP), who graciously opened her home for Thanksgiving, only to have her sister-in-law repay the kindness by disrespecting her space, her craft, and her boundaries....
For a person struggling with anxiety, working in a customer service job can be a bit of a minefield. You can have hundreds of successful social interactions with strangers every single day, and it only takes one of them to go wrong before you start to doubt yourself. This story, told by imgur user AwildBidoof , is their way of dealing with a troublesome and rude customer who dealt a blow to their self-esteem....
The rules are simple! Take a simple action and over-explain it No spam or hate posts No troll who hates Nate for no reason at all This is a safe, no-judgment space Insert Generic Seagull Noise Picture yourself standing, going about your business, perhaps chatting or simply doing your thing. Then, out of the blue, you think, “Enough with standing, it’s overated, I want my a*s to be seated.” So, you start this slow, careful motion, bending your knees like you’re about to squat, but not as intense....
For me photography is another world, something different, a place where you can go daily and dream as much as you want. You don’t have boundaries there, everything is up to you and your imagination. Before I take photos, I imagine how the image should look like. I think of the situation I would like to create. I always write my ideas on paper, sometimes I draw what I want to create with that idea....
Dragon is my main part of the works, reflecting the spirit of the West without boundaries. Dragon is famous in Chinese history and culture, it is a unique cultural symbol known worldwide. In this creation, I tried to paint with a brush like taking a walk on the canvas. These two tools bring new experience for me, countless paint particles were condensed into an ink Imperial Dragon. Pigment laminated red background, hidden behind a dragon symbolizes new atmosphere....
James Van Der Beek ’s final Instagram post has taken on heartbreaking significance following his passing at 48. The actor expressed love, warmth, and gratitude in the days before he lost his life on February 11, following his battle with colorectal cancer . “Oh this breaks my heart. Praying for his family,” one commenter wrote online. James Van Der Beek passed away on February 11 after a battle with colorectal cancer....
