My mom was always proud of her ability to cook. She wrote out various non-standard recipes from cookbooks, watched cooking shows – and was always upset when she saw that I took hardly half a portion on a plate. The thing is that my mom was absolutely intolerant of spicy food – so my childhood … Read more
Sometimes parents can view their little ones as an extension of themselves, to the extent that the kids become a representation of unrealized dreams and goals that didn’t pan out. In a heartfelt post to the Am I The [Jerk] community, a concerned father revealed that this was the cause of a rift between him … Read more
Am I the only one who finds it funny when people with a miniscule amount of power strut around as if they’re kings, complete with red cape and ermine fur trimmings? They’ve just got that patronizing “oh, hello, peasant” attitude, even if the other person knows more and better than them. You’ve also probably seen … Read more
Traveling to another country is often very exciting and fun; however, it can often be followed by culture shock. There are so many different people and traditions in the world that it’s not surprising they often catch us off guard. Some countries are more introverted and people there keep to themselves, while in other cultures … Read more
In a world where it feels like we’re constantly being bombarded with ads, it’s rare to see one that really stands out and captures the attention of consumers. But if you’re a connoisseur of great ads or are interested in getting some inspiration for how your own company can spread the word about your services, … Read more
Cleaning might not be the most fun activity there is; not for all, at least. But even those who take no joy in wiping and mopping would likely agree that few things are more satisfying than viewing the before and after of a cleaned-up mess—whether it was a pot that needed a good scrub or … Read more
You can pretty much sum up the evolution of food in the following order: human finds wild game and vegetation, human starts cultivating and farming them, human starts experimenting with flavors and substances to find new foods, human exhausts all possible options and starts doing whatever Disney amusement venues did… here… Yep, Disney has some … Read more
We genuinely feel that a good sense of humor is one of the most important things to look for in a partner. No matter how tough things might get, they’ll find the silver lining, keep both of your moods up, and help you giggle your way toward bluer skies. (Being able to make someone else … Read more
You know the feeling when going to work is the biggest challenge? The atmosphere, boss, coworkers and the whole workplace are toxic. If you don’t know this feeling – you are really lucky, we’re happy for you, hopefully you will never find yourself in this situation. However, leaving a workplace like this is such a … Read more
There are a small handful of scenarios where people’s whole life flashes before their eyes. Though, nobody expects it to happen after accidentally injuring a surgeon who’s performing open heart surgery and who then leaves the operating room without any instructions whatsoever. Now, sure, this sounds more like career auto-unaliving, but it might as well … Read more