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“The Epitome Of Selfishness”: 50 People Who Took Being Inconsiderate To Another Level

“The Epitome Of Selfishness”: 50 People Who Took Being Inconsiderate To Another Level

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You get kind, considerate, and decent human beings. And then you get those other types. You know the ones...
They live with the firm belief that the world revolves around them. Rules don't apply to them, common courtesy is a foreign concept, and Main Character Syndrome is the name of the game.
In short: they're SELFISH and downright INCONSIDERATE.
They aren't just annoying and infuriating. They're the perfect examples of how not to behave in public. Or behind closed doors, for that matter. They're the Karens and Kevins of the world. The chronic, unrepenting queue-cutters, the blaring-speakers-in-public-places peeps, the what's-mine-is-mine-and-what's-yours-is-mine Mikes and Marys that make life miserable for others.
These folk whip through the world like a tornado, leaving a trail of frustration in their wake. Often, they see nothing wrong with their behavior because, as far as they're concerned, they're entitled to act as they please. But we are here to set things straight.
Bored Panda has put together a list of pictures parading the people who have put us in a pandemic of selfishness. Because while we couldn't stop them at the time of the crime, we'll be damned if we don't shame them online. So buckle up and keep scrolling. Prepare to be blown away by the oblivious, self-centered beings who are, quite frankly, stealing oxygen from the rest of mankind...
We also explore why some people act with the consideration of a cockroach. You'll find that info between the images.

#21 My Landlord Took Away The Bed And Mattress That Were Provided In The "Furnished" Rental And Replaced It With This Thing Which Is Really Hard To Sleep On

Worn bed frame with missing mattress and pillows showing selfish people lost all common decency in daily life struggles.
I live in Ontario and here if you share a kitchen/bathroom with the person you are paying rent to, they are not obliged to sign a lease agreement and you do not have many protections under the tenancy act. Therefore, we do not have a legally binding lease. However, in the text messages when I first contacted the person for the room, he mentioned that the bed is included and also had it shown in the pictures and as part of the furniture provided. It is kind of a grey area but there is nothing I can do, not even legally. Luckily I am only there for one more month before I move.
27points

Stay calm and be honest, adds Jambazian. “Do not react—instead respond,” she suggests. “Try not to raise your voice or get defensive, and respond with a lower tone of voice using I statements. For example, ‘I hear you’ or ‘I feel disrespected when you use those words.’”

If you're lucky, the other person may not have even realized how their actions affect you. And if you're very lucky, they'll change and do better.

#22 Trying To Sleep On An Overnight Bus, Dude In Front Of Me Has His Phone On Full Brightness. Dimmed Phone To The Left For Scale

Passengers on a crowded bus ignore common decency, using devices and space selfishly under vibrant purple lighting.
It’s like trying to sleep when the sun is up without blinds.
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27points

#23 Moved My Wet Clothes Out The Dryer

Laundry room with washer and dryer, selfish people leaving clothes piled up, causing inconvenience for everyone else.
I'm at a hotel for work, and someone decided to take out my still-damp clothes from the dryer to throw theirs in. (I had a timer on so that I wasn't hogging it and could take it out as soon as it was done). After I saw they threw it out, I decided to throw it back in for 15 mins while I sat here on my phone because I have nothing else to do and didn't want someone to mess with it again. While sitting here, some younger-looking girls happened to walk by the laundry room, start screaming and pointing, and run away laughing. A petty part of me wants to put theirs back in the washer to rinse after I walk off...
26points

#24 Who Does This?

Torn photo of a woman in a white dress holding flowers, illustrating selfish people losing common decency.
Someone at work (nursing) perfectly ripped my husband out of the wedding photo on my locker. There's no way this was accidental.
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25points

“Your approach should be focused on maintaining your own well-being while fostering constructive communication and, when possible, encouraging positive change in inconsiderate individuals,” advises Jambazian.

At the end of the day, we can't control how other people behave. We can only control how we respond and to what extent we allow these inconsiderate people to affect our lives.

#25 Forgive Me For Wanting To Use The Footpath

Black SUV selfishly parked on sidewalk blocking pedestrians, illustrating selfish people losing common decency and causing hardships.
I never understand drivers that like parking on the footpath, why do car parks exist then?
25points

#26 These People Used Books To “Reserve” Their Seats At The Resort And Then Just Never Showed Up

Two empty lounge chairs with towels and personal items left behind showing selfish people losing all common decency.
Wild how inconsiderate some people can be. Reserving lounge chairs early in the morning just in case they feel like going to the pool at some point.
The box is mine from some fries I ordered.
25points

#27 Anyone Know Where I Can Buy Cheap Headphones In Bulk? I’m So Sick Of Inconsiderate Folks Watching Things On Speaker In Public

Man in red hat and jacket using phone in crowded bar showing selfish people behavior making life harder for others
25points

#28 Someone Decided To Have A Gender Reveal At The Table

Messy restaurant booth with spilled drinks, dirty table, and litter on the floor showing selfish people lost common decency.
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24points

#29 Just Opened My Redbull And Took One Sip On The MBTA Bus Before This Lady Sat Down In Front Of Me And Whipped Her Hair Over The Headrest

Person with curly hair holding an open can, illustrating selfish people making life harder for everyone else.
It caused pieces of either crispy hair or dried hair product to fall right into the opening... Now holding this full can until I get to a bin.
Also, she was aggressively having a conversation in Albanian on SPEAKERPHONE.
24points

#30 Guy And His Wife Watched Football Through An Entire Orchestra Concert

Man in a crowded setting watching a video on his phone, showing selfish people causing inconvenience to others.
My wife and I went to an orchestra concert tonight for our anniversary. Bought rather expensive tickets. The guy in front of us watched a football game with earbuds in during the entire concert. He kept gesturing and physically reacting to various plays and whispering to his wife. This photo was taking during intermission. About 15 minutes after the performance resumed, I tapped the back of his seat with my hand. He turns around and asks "Was that for me?" I reply "Yes, you're being rude." To which he replies "You better chill." Rather than taking a subtle hint, he showed his true colors as being a giant d***he.
24points

#31 This Guy’s Group Cut In Line, Took 30 Minutes To Take Pictures, And Then He Refuses To Move To Let Others Take A Turn

Person wearing red jacket meditating on rocky mountain top above clouds under clear blue sky, showing selfish people concept.
This is at the peak of a hike, and there’s a pole at the top that everyone take pictures with. There was this group of ~35 hikers all wearing the same hat who each slowly trickled up to the peak. They would cut in front of a line of 10 people, saying “those are my friends up there.” They each would do multiple rounds of pictures, solo pictures, group pictures, redo pictures, and so on. After 30 minutes, the line had grown to 100+ people, and people in line were really getting upset and confrontational. They finally finished up, but this one guy stuck around and refused to move so others could take their picture.
24points

#32 Colleague Destroyed A Painting I Wanted To Buy

Damaged antique landscape painting with a large tear, illustrating selfish people losing all common decency.
I work at a thrift store and we had about 10 paintings coming in all really beautifully done, the frames where also very neat. I fell in love with this one in the photo but someone else had to price it before i could buy it so i ended up waiting until the end of the day to see if they got priced yet. My workday was almost over so i decided to walk to the back to see if the painting was priced yet and lo and behold, 10 painting in the trashcan. And not just in the trash can, my coworker stabbed them with a scissor. She smashed up the frames from the other paintings too and did the same to the art. I asked her why she did that and she just said "they never sell in store" while ive seen plenty of painting leaving the store for good prices and if we cant sell them we always end up using them for our own creative projects.

I of course went to my supervisor and he said he would have a word with her but i was absolutely furious, i cant stop looking at the painting and how beautiful it was. I also feel bad for the person/artist that donated the paintings thinking they would get a loving new home.
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24points

#33 New Neighbors Put 4 Bags Worth Of Dirty Trash In My Recycle Bin

Three large tied trash bags left on a snowy porch illustrating selfish people causing problems for others.
They didn’t ask. Didn’t say anything. I’ve only said a quick hello when we crossed paths as they moved in. Recycling is free but it can’t be covered in food stuff and mixed with other trash. Just find it very rude. I did move it to the left side after taking the picture.
24points

#34 These Two Stood Up Blocking Our View For Half Of The Concert

Crowded concert scene with two people standing in front, illustrating selfish people losing common decency in public spaces.
23points

#35 2 People Hoarding Sleep Mats At The Airport

Cluttered indoor area with piled sofas and mattresses, illustrating selfish people causing inconvenience and lack of common decency.
2 people are using 8 sleeping mats in MSP airport after a bunch of flights to chicago were cancelled. Plenty of others are sleeping on the floor so these selfish pricks can be extra cozy.
22points

#36 Just Watched A Pre-Teen Kid Rip Open 20+ Packs Of Pokémon Cards, Pocket Like 4 Of Them, And Throw The Rest On The Ground At A Bus Station

Litter strewn at a bus stop showing selfish people lost all common decency and made life harder for everyone else.
Even aside from the disrespect associated with this much litter, there are so many people (including myself) that treasure those things! Very painful to watch.
22points

#37 I Hate How Inconsiderate Some People Are

Red car obstructed by two vehicles parked selfishly on both sides of a narrow suburban street blocking traffic flow.
22points

#38 I Was Served Oranges, Orange Juice While In Hospital, Even Though They Have Me Down As Allergic To Citrus

Hospital meal tray with orange juice and a nutrition label highlighting citrus allergies, showing selfish people making life harder.
22points

#39 Entitled Jerk Thinks He Has To Park Like This

Two cars parked improperly taking up extra space in a lot, illustrating selfish people making life harder for others.
"I park like that because I HAVE TO. Due to a $1000 dent caused by trying to park in a spot. I'm sure there were other spots for you. My truck is much wider than a regular vehicle."
After squeezing into the last spot next to this jerk truck who double-parked, I found this note on my windshield saying he HAS to park like this because his truck won't fit in a regular space.
21points

#40 On The Plane The Passenger Behind Me Put His Stinky Foot On My Arm Rest Through The Entire Flight

Passenger with socks resting on airplane window frame showing selfish behavior making life harder for everyone else.
21points
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