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12 Perfect Examples of Toxic Femininity

Recently, I scrolled through an interesting thread. Someone asked, “What are examples of toxic femininity?” Women and men answered to deliver this authentic list of responses.

1. Shaming C-Section MomsPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

One person answered, “Mothers shaming C-Section moms when saying they didn't give birth because the doctor removed the child surgically.” Another asked, “What are we supposed to tell them? You were from your mother's womb untimely ripped?”

A third person questioned, “Th...

Childhood Hobbies: Uncovering Their Lasting Impact on Adult Lives

All of us have done some foolish things when we were just little kids. Most of those are only for fun and are seemingly safe. However, it’s not always the case; some of the things we do as children can have a greater impact on our childhood—or worse, they’re affecting us in still as adults. Here are 12 things people did innocently as children that affected their childhood. Let us know in the comments if you resonate with some of the things listed here!

1. Messenger Bags and Side-BangsPhoto Cred...

Budget-Friendly Magic: Life-Changing Purchases Under $75

Cool and life-changing things don’t have to be expensive. In fact, our friends on Reddit have some of the best things you can buy for $75 that can completely change your life. If you’re on a tight budget now and want to buy yourself something nice, check out this blog! Forget about the expensive ones and buy some of this stuff instead.

1. A Good PillowPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

Nothing beats a good night's sleep, especially after a long day at work when you just want to lay down and sleep to y...

From Myth to Reality: 11 Lies the World Needs to Stop Believing

There are many lies that we’ve come to believe since we were young. Whether we inferred them from our circumstances, or they were touted as true in a classroom or online, it's easy to hold these misconceptions if they're not being challenged. And while some lies seem to do us no harm, we should still investigate to find the truth wherever we can. Do you know any lies that you used to think are true? Well, here are some other stupid lies that the world needs to stop believing.

1. Farmers Cause In...

Unforgettable Movies: Fans Share Their Top Theater Experiences

Are you looking forward to the weekend and want to watch some movies with your friends or family? You’ve come to the right place. Here are ten films that fans absolutely loved watching in the theater. Maybe they'll become your favorites too!

1. Breaking Dawn (Part 2)Photo Credit: Summit Entertainment.

One Redditor shared, “I’ll never forget seeing Breaking Dawn Part 2 opening weekend! The theatre was PACKED and the simultaneous gasp we all had when Carlisle lost his head and then we all found o...

10 Movies Where the Protagonist Realizes He’s Not the Good Guy at the End

By fair means or foul, the protagonist does not always wind up a good person by the film's end. Whether through deception or a mistake, it does not change the result. Some of the most exciting, jaw-dropping twists reveal that the lead is mistaken or a downright villain. Here are some of the best films that demonstrate that.

1. Falling Down (1993)Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Entertainment.

Multiple movie fans mention Falling Down as an excellent example of a person who believes they're a good pers...

14 Hilariously Awful Movies That Will Leave You in Stitches

Have you ever watched a movie and laughed so hard like you’ve never done before? Some movies can be really funny, even with their cheesy lines and dialogue, the quirky actors acting in them, and just the movie's overall mood. If you want to have a good laugh this weekend, here are 14 hilariously awful movies that are absolute gems!

1. Love on a LeashPhoto Credit: Fenix Pictures.

Love on a Leash is a 2011 romantic comedy film about a woman who craves love and a dog who turns into a man—definitel...

10 Awesome Mockumentaries to Watch Immediately

Comedy has evolved over the past fifty years, morphing into various formats along the way, with comedy actors and writers pushing the envelope and the limits of what is possible. 

From the early ‘50s, live-studio laughter shows like The Honeymooners to the outrageous ‘80s spoofs such as Police Squad, the genre has progressed. Movies also followed this trajectory. 

Mockumentaries Are Now The Norm

Fast-forward to the modern day, comedy formats are much changed: mockumentary-style sitcoms and films...

12 Movies So Terrible You Wouldn’t Wish Them on Your Worst Enemy

Bad movies still deserve recognition, even if it's just to warn others away from watching them. Have you ever watched a movie so bad that you don’t even want to recommend it to your worst enemy? We’ve all got our own share of terrible movies, but let's still talk a bit about them. Here are 12 movies so terrible that you wouldn’t even bother to finish.

1. Blonde on NetflixPhoto Credit: Plan B Entertainment.

Blonde is a 2022 movie that’s based on the rise of Marilyn Monroe to stardom. While some ...

10 Powerful War Movies With a Phenomenal Story

War is a topic that no director should take lightly. Navigating violent conflict, death, and other unavoidable themes in war movies requires deft direction, and the best war movies toe the line between sentimentality and the ugly realities of combat.

The best war movies also have another key ingredient: A strong story to make the audience feel invested in the broader conflict.

1. Apocalypse Now (1979)Photo Credit: Zoetrope Studios.

Director Francis Ford Coppola, who is arguably 1(b) to Stanley ...