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Criminally Underrated: 8 Good Movies with Terrible Ratings

We all know that Rotten Tomatoes has become one of the primary authorities on what films are worth our time and energy. But have you ever noticed that sometimes their scores don't quite do justice? It's true—sometimes, no matter how hard we may try, we just can't see eye-to-eye with Tomatometer ratings. That's why today, we're diving into some of the more underrated gems out there: the top 15 movies that (in our opinion) deserve higher Rotten Tomato scores than they've been given! 

1. The Boston...

Unrequited Love: 20 Most Painful Reponses to “I Love You”

Love is powerful. It can move mountains, break down walls, and make us feel we can overcome anything. But the words “I love you” pack an even more potent punch—they carry the power to make us vulnerable and exposed. It's hard to take that risk and say those three words aloud, so when someone finally does declare their love, a hurtful response from their partner could be infinitely damaging. We've compiled a list of twenty real replied with “I love you” that are almost guaranteed to break your he...

From Interest to Obsession: When Hobbies Become Your Personality

Do you have that one friend who seems to devote their entire personality or sense of self around a particular idea, trend, or thing? You know the type—their identity is inextricably linked to things like superhero movies, vintage clothing styles, fashion trends and so on. It's almost as if they forget who they are without these external items defining them! While it can be fun, there comes a point when it goes beyond that. So let's look at some silly fixations people put huge amounts of importan...

Expensive Options: 15 Reasons People Stay in Unaffordable Places

Do you struggle to make ends meet yet finds yourself unable to leave the place you call home? You're certainly not alone. Despite rising living costs and wages that often don't keep up with inflation, it turns out that many people are choosing—or are forced—to stay in homes or cities where the cost of living far outweighs their earnings. Perhaps counter-intuitively, multiple studies have found that reasons for this can be quite varied and complex, whether through love for a certain lifestyle, la...

Terrible Taste: 19 of the Worst Songs to Become Popular

In this blog post, we will be exploring the top 20 worst songs that became wildly popular despite their dreadful lyrics and music. From ‘Gangnam Style' by Psy to ‘Friday' by Rebecca Black, these tunes will surely elicit a chuckle or two! 

Whether it's for entertainment purposes or nostalgia's sake, get ready to explore some of the cheesiest tracks from yesteryear and today. We promise there will be something here for everyone—including a few tunes you may have forgotten about over the years!

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An Alternate Hollywood: Celebrities We Could Imagine to Be Dangerous

Are you a fan of celebrities? Usually, we admire them for their talent and charisma—but what if they had darker secrets lurking beneath the surface? Sure, some celebs have negative qualities; however, these twelve famous people are intriguing enough that in an alternate universe, we could imagine them being notorious criminals. This post will explore the eccentricities that lead us to imagine such a horrible fate for our beloved idols. So if you're ready to find out which well-known names could ...

Dressed to Impress: 10 Subtle Signs That a Restaurant is Expensive

Did you know that you can tell whether a restaurant is expensive or not without seeing its menu? Well, if you didn’t know that, stay with me on this, and let’s uncover subtle signs about what makes the restaurant expensive. Are you ready? Let’s dive right in.

1. Check the Dollar SignsPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

One person commented, “Search the restaurant on Google, then look for the number of dollar signs next to the restaurant name. No menu involved.”

Another person replied, “Oh, that's usef...

Free Pass: Celebrities Who Never Get Called Out For Toxic Behavior

Do you know any celebrities who definitely have toxic behavior but are never called out? Well, Hollywood has plenty of them, and somehow they manage to stay in the industry without answering for their awful actions.

Here are 12 celebrities who never get called out for their toxic behavior. Let us know in the comments if you agree.

1. Nicki MinajPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

Somebody commented, “Nicki Minaj and oh g-d where to begin. She paid for the bond of her brother, who was convicted of … ass...

The Truth Will Out: What Question Do You Want Answers For?

What would you ask if you could ask one question and receive the absolute truth? This question can get us to stop in our tracks. Before you read this article, think of one question to which you want an absolute answer.

I’ll give you 30 seconds.

Now, have you had one already? Hold on to it.

Here are 9 questions that these people want answers to with absolute truth.

1. Where Do We Go After We Die?Photo Credit: Shutterstock.

One person commented, “Where do we go after we're dead.”

Somebody replie...

Game Night! 9 of Our Favorite Board Games and Card Games

Do you love board or card games? Well, this article is perfect for you! It's easy to start thinking board games are just for nerds or little kids, but there are plenty of board games for the rest of us too! There are games to appeal to every type of competitive or noncompetitive person. Whether we’re kids or adults, these board and card games will definitely make us feel good!

1. Isle of SkyePhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

One person shared, “Isle of Skye. I just really like the different scoring m...