Every day, some annoyance begs the question, “How is this still a thing?” From superfluous charges attached to normal transactions to absolutely predatory social media stars, there is a long list of norms that are way beyond their expiration date. So the new year is a good time to sit down and take stock.
Someone asked the internet “What should die in 2024?” and folks shared all the things that need to remain in the past. So get comfortable as you read through, upvote your favorite examples, and share what you hope is going to finally die out this year in the comments section below.
#1
Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, being a f*****g subscription.
348points
#2
Pop up ads that don't permit you to "x" out for like ten seconds. I've left many sites for that reason.
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348points
#3
The practice of businesses laying off thousands of employees because the company is "needing to make difficult choices" and "cutting the fat" while giving CEOs millions in bonuses.
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309points
#5
Having to put in payment info for a "Free Trial" so it'll just auto-renew and start charging you once your free trial is over.
283points
#7
Spinning the iPad around asking for a tip when all you did was take/pull up my order
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262points
#10
Old politicians. Let’s start fresh. Pretty sure they’re past their expiration date anyways.
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236points
#11
Telling me your life story when I’m only there for the recipe.
Everything becoming a subscription
Everyone begging for a tip
Lastly: HOAs
Everything becoming a subscription
Everyone begging for a tip
Lastly: HOAs
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230points
#12
Obsolescence being built into things, electronics especially.
Rent being so damn high.
Groceries being so damn expensive.
Having too much month left at the end of my money.
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224points
#14
Prank YouTube channels that are clearly meant to embarrass or harass people just trying to go about their day
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202points
#16
The teeny tiny X in the corner of ads. Every other mm takes you to the purchase page.
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190points
#17
Having to constantly tell websites you're OK with cookies
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189points
#18
The idea that anything can be labeled “hate speech” simply because it “offends” someone.
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181points
