We’re meant to appreciate the little things in life, but it gets very challenging to do so when they mostly consist of mildly infuriating daily inconveniences. You know, those like stubbing your toe, getting an eyelash stuck in your eye, or buying a dozen cracked eggs because you forgot to check them in the store. In the grand scheme of things, these trifles shouldn’t matter that much, but oh boy, can they get under the skin.
People online have been sharing many such minor inconveniences that tested their patience, which our Bored Panda team compiled in the list below. It’s all just a scroll away—but be warned—you risk ruining your mood just by looking at them.
#42 This Is What Was Brought To Me At A Restaurant For My Birthday
Went out to dinner with family tonight for my birthday out of nowhere the restaurant speakers starts absolutely blasting with ye olde happy birthday song. Someone appears behind me with a plate with a candle, already mortified cause they're playing the song so absurdly loud they place the plate infront of me, and it's got literally nothing on it, just a candle, then the song ends and they went back to the kitchen or whatever, then 5 minutes later someone comes out and takes the plate and candle away and that was it.
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41points
#43 One Of My Roommates Ruined The Wok My Mom Bought For Me
Moved to a new place a year ago. When I settled, my parents visited me and since I had nothing mine yet, my mom went to the supermarket and bought me a wok. It’s not very expensive, but it was a gift.
I came back two days ago after being away for a couple of months. Today, I wanted to cook something, and that is how I found my wok.
Nobody told me anything, nor apologised. Nothing. How do you even ruin it that bad in just two months?
And as a side note, they never clean after themself when they’re done cooking, there’s food on the bench. I’m tired.
I came back two days ago after being away for a couple of months. Today, I wanted to cook something, and that is how I found my wok.
Nobody told me anything, nor apologised. Nothing. How do you even ruin it that bad in just two months?
And as a side note, they never clean after themself when they’re done cooking, there’s food on the bench. I’m tired.
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40points
#44 My 10-Year-Old Son Destroyed My Computer Screen
He was angry about having to stop playing Minecraft and go to bed. He seems genuinely remorseful, so I just need a minute to control my shock and frustration and have a heart-to-heart about responsibility and how to deal with anger.
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39points
#47 Roommate Always Pays Rent In $1 Bills
My roommate works as a bartender, so he gets loads of $1 bills. He usually keeps the bigger bills, and pays rent with the 1s.
I’ve told him various times to please change the bills before paying, but he takes it as a joke. At first it kinda was, but now it’s just annoying.
He’s also late on his rent payment for January… only paid $200/500 because he has an upcoming birthday trip to Colombia.
I’ve told him various times to please change the bills before paying, but he takes it as a joke. At first it kinda was, but now it’s just annoying.
He’s also late on his rent payment for January… only paid $200/500 because he has an upcoming birthday trip to Colombia.
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36points
#48 I Made Most Of My Life Decisions Waiting At That Traffic Light. Alexandria, Egypt
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35points
#49 This Jerk Behind Me In Line In The Drive-Thru Blasting Me With Their High Beams
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34points
#50 I Said I Wanted A Half Inch On The Top And A High Skin Fade
Guess which word the stylist claims she didn't hear.
At least they made sure it was all even and didn't charge anything.
It could be a lot worse, but it still...
At least they made sure it was all even and didn't charge anything.
It could be a lot worse, but it still...
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33points