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10 Celebrities People Never Expected To Be So Terrible

Have you ever been let down when you discovered your favorite celebrity turned out to be terrible? You've got company. Someone recently asked, “What a celebrity no one expected to be a total jerk?

Think of a celebrity you thought was the kindest person on the planet and then found out they weren't a nice person at all.” Here are the top-voted responses.

1. Bill Cosby

“Bill Cosby. I grew up with him,” someone shared. Another joked, “This one hit me right in the pudding cup.” A third stated, “Yeah...

10 Terrible Fads People Are Glad Died Out

Over the years, fads have come and gone and even come back around again. Are there any specific trends that you are delighted are gone and hope never return? You've got company. Here are some top-voted fads people are glad died out.

1. Who Let the Dogs Out by Baha Men

“There was a two-year period in the early 2000s when ‘Who Let the Dogs Out' was featured on the soundtrack of every single motion picture,” replied one. Another said, “I think they still play it at baseball games.”

2. Double Polo S...

10 Best Christmas Movies for Ringing in Holiday Cheer

It's that time of year again when people are decorating their homes, trimming their trees, and shopping till they drop into relaxing on the couch with a holiday movie. Here are ten of the top-voted Christmas films for ringing in holiday cheer.

10. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas! (1966)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas is an animated TV special based on Dr. Seuss's 1957 children's book of the same name. It has been retold twice, and Jim Carrey's version is a close second. It follows the story of t...

Despite Runaway Inflation, Americans Still Willing to Buy Holiday Gifts

Inflation has been a massive downer for all 2022. It's managed to creep into almost every aspect of our lives and sink its claws deep. Food, gas prices, and interest rates are all critical areas that were hit particularly hard by inflation. Gas prices are only recently coming down from their high in June, and food is still more expensive than it should be.

With the Fed hiking interest rates to combat inflation, anyone who has debt with a variable interest rate has likely seen spikes in the amou...

10 Most Boring Movies People Have Ever Seen

Have you ever gone to the theaters or purchased a rental, only to be entirely disappointed by how dull it was? You're not alone. Recently, someone asked, “What's the most boring movie you've ever seen?” And here are the top-voted responses.

10. The Tree of Life (2011)

“The Tree of Life. Three hours of stock footage,” one stated. If The Tree of Life isn't your answer to this question, I assume you haven't seen it. I've been asked why I think it's so bad, and I can't explain it.

“I can't tell you ...

7 Ways Women Said Where the Easiest Ways To Get Rich

While browsing one of my favorite internet forums, I encountered a question addressing women that made me pause. Someone asked, “What is the easiest way to get rich?” Here are the top-voted responses.

7. Investing

“Become very frugal and save and invest more than half your income,” replied one. Another argued, “I don't know, investing. Of course, it's a gamble, but still, that would be my go-to option if I ever fell brave enough to invest in something.”

“Live small, like you don't have money. Sp...

If You Don’t Vote, You Might Be A Bad Member of Society

If you thought you were a good, upstanding citizen in society, you might be wrong. Pew Research published a study that questions respondents on what criteria they feel measure whether people are good members of society. Researchers polled individuals from different countries and demographics to find out what people have to say about it. According to the study, voting is the number one marker of being a good member.

If You Don't Vote, You're Out

According to the survey, most people believe that t...

Smartphones Are the Shopping Platform of the Future, Study Reveals

Shopping at brick-and-mortar stores could be going out of vogue. A study by Pew Research shows that adults across America are reporting that they have transitioned to online shopping. Whether via smartphone, laptop or desktop computer, or tablet, more and more people are turning to the convenience of online shopping. With nearly unlimited purchasing options online, it's no wonder people are making the switch. Influencer-based marketing is a large part of why people have started shopping on onlin...

Majority of Americans Prefer In-Store Shopping, Not Online, Study Reveals

Shopping at brick-and-mortar stores could be going out of vogue. A study by Pew Research shows that adults across America are reporting that they have transitioned to online shopping. Whether via smartphone, laptop or desktop computer, or tablet, more and more people are turning to the convenience of online shopping. With nearly unlimited purchasing options online, it's no wonder people are making the switch. Influencer-based marketing is a large part of why people have started shopping on onlin...

Nearly 40% Of Teens Find Social Media Drama “Overwhelming”

Ever since social media started gaining popularity in the early 2010s, parents across the country have been worrying about the impact of social media on their children, especially their teens. It can be hard to monitor your child when there are so many corners of the internet to be connected to. Mental health struggles have long resulted from social media usage in teens. The White House announced this year that it would be coming up with a plan to fight potential harms teens could face on social...