Learning the ropes of the internet takes a bit of time and a certain level of dedication. Learning what and where to click is only part of it—it’s also understanding the culture, how things are done, security and safety online, all that jazz. This post may includeaffiliate links. All memes aside, why is it so darn hard for older generations to use current-day tech?Some stats have been crunchedin hopes of answering this question....

We atBored Pandahave been followingDavid Zinn’s cute street artsince2012. Back in the day, we introduced David’s first character named Sluggo – a green semi-subterranean inhabitant, who appeared doing all sorts of shenanigans on the streets of Ann Arbor, Michigan. More info:Instagram|twitter.com|Facebook This post may includeaffiliate links. Bored Panda reached out to David, who updated us on what he has been up to lately.“My first bookTemporary Preservesis now out of print and copies ofUnderfoot Menagerieare dwindling fast, so I’m working on a couple of new book projects to document my most recent street creatures....

Seeing agood clapbackis always satisfying. It’s witty, has an element of justice, and can defend against unnecessary insults. The funnier it is, though, the more effective. We don’t only want justice, we want to make the comeback sting more with a joke.There is an X (Twitter) page that collects this sort of humor. People online say all sorts of things. And there’s no shortage of wannabe comedians or just people with a well-developed funny bone online as well....

Many homeowners build their decks attached to the house. But in reality, they don’t have to be. The perfect spot for setting up a barbecue stand or a lounge chair for sunbathing may be in the farthest corner of your backyard, and there’s no reason why you should give it up. This is where afloating deckis going to help you out. As the name suggests, a floating or a freestanding deck is a ground-level deck that isn’t attached to any structure....

From the mystic fountain of youth to sinister rituals, humans have been obsessed with immortality since the beginning of time. Whilst death is an inevitable part of human life, there are ways to prolong the length of our lives. And while at this time of the year, plenty of people will make the resolution to better themselves, especially their health, there are no quick fixes when it comes to lengthening our life expectancies....

People who use the internet and email know about spam – those unsolicited messages in your inbox consisting of dubious advertising, demands to disclose your personal information, or requests to send money to an African prince. So he stepped up the measures. Continue scrolling to read hispostfrom the subreddit ‘Petty Revenge,’ detailing the lengths CrazyIslander went to in an attempt to regain his peace of mind. Most people find spam annoying but consider it an unavoidable side effect of using email Image credits:Justin Morgan (not the actual photo)...

Nowadays, whenover halfof Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, providing for a family is an extremely challenging task. Paying for housing, food, clothing and childcare adds up quickly, and parents are fed-up with constantly having to cut back. Mother and TikToker Paige Turner is especially tired of older generationstellingher to live within her means, as she’s raising kids in a very different world than they grew up in. Below, you’ll finda videothat Paige recently shared online detailing her frustrations, as well as a conversation between her andBored Pandaand some of the replies viewers have left....

A woman faced dress code issues in Italy when she was asked to cover up for showing “offensive” skin while attempting to enter a famous church in Milan, highlighting differing dress codes at religious sites. Fashion designer Ariana Olivia Bolaños took to her TikTok page in 2021 to document how she was dress-coded for an outfit that showed an inappropriate amount of skin while she attempted to enter the religious establishment....

Each school has its own set of rules to maintain a safe environment and teach students discipline and responsibility. However, they’re not always fair in kids’ eyes. So they rebel. The student was sporting his luscious locks until the new principal arrived Image credits:Gianna B (not the actual photo) But she instructed him to cut them or he would be expelled Image credits:mostafa meraji (not the actual photo) Image credits:PinkOrgasmatron...

A woman declined a $200,000 offer for her dog, triggering a social media debate on the value of the bond with one’s pet. Alexis Elliott took to her TikTok page to share a video, which has now amassed 1.4 million views, revealing that she had turned down an eye-watering offer for her Doberman pup. In the video, Alexis said: “Someone offered us $200,000 for our puppy and I told my husband absolutely f****** not because I birthed her....

Live television can be full of unexpected moments, such as turning a planned script into a comedy featuring surprise guests, rogue cats, and anchors trying to keep a straight face. The 46-year-old musician had joined Anderson and Andy Cohen on the annual broadcast program live from Japan, leaving the co-presenters, who were in Times Square, stunned. Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen reunited for a seventh season to ring in 2024 in Times Square, New York City Image credits:CNN...

Redditor u/DadIsMadAtMe recently went viral on r/TalesFromYourServer after sharing how an entitled customer, whose birthday it was, suddenlydemanded free stuff. The OP shared how they responded. Scroll down for the full story, which the author made to rhyme, as well as the internet’s reactions to it. The reality is that servers sometimes have to deal with extremely rude customers in their line of work Image credits:Yan Krukau / Pexels (not the actual photo)...

Happy New Year, dear readers! The year 2023 was quite a ride, especially for certain celebrities in particular.It is usually hard to get famous people to open up about their private lives, but as it turns out, 2023 was the year of autobiographies and scandalous interview revelations.From sleeping in an inflatable boat for half a year to shedding light on a childhood living in a cult, some of our favorite celebs have really taken the cake with some of their public confessions....

Unless you are a committed contrarian, most of us prefer to generally agree with the majority opinion. After all, it’s not really worth waging war over a commonly held belief, particularly if that debate is happening online. But sometimes folks do need to vent a little. This post may includeaffiliate links. Outside of this list, you have most likely encountered the idea of a “hot take.” This is simply an opinion, view, or idea (the “take”) that is quite controversial (the “hot” part....

When most of us grew up with films, shows, and stories that all indicated that college professors were these intellectual dynamos, unparalleled wits who had mastered the ins and outs of their field, the reality of actually going to school has shown that is quite often not the case at all. This post may includeaffiliate links. The term college professor gets thrown around quite a bit, often leading to some degree of confusion....