As we journey through life, we often ponder on the things we desire to accomplish before our time is up. These musings take shape in what is commonly referred to as a "bucket list."
While many of us may not cross off everything from ours, the process of jotting down our aspirations helps us identify our priorities and can be a source of inspiration when reflecting on all that we've achieved.
On the flip side, there are certain activities that leave such a sour taste in our minds that we vow never to attempt them. So when Reddit user Phlux asked other people on the platform to share their top "anti-bucket list" of things, many happily obliged.
#1
I'm not adventurous, I won't be climbing Mount Everest.
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434points
#3
Caving. F**k. That. Google the nutty putty cave, and read all about John Jones for nightmares.
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377points
#4
Having my own kids. I'm at that age where all my friends either have kids or are planning too but I just can't imagine changing my entire life to become a parent
363points
#5
I'll never leave the solar system on a multi-generational colony ship headed for another star. There's just no way, bro.
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326points
#6
Becoming famous
I’ve thought about it and decided it’s not good.
I feel like I’ve done a pretty good job of avoiding it, for which I’m proud of myself.
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324points
#8
Flying a plane. I am colorblind thus I cannot get a pilots license.
I personally find it ironic since people with my specific brand of color blindness were roped into the Air Force in WW2 because they could distinguish German camouflage from the skies.
I personally find it ironic since people with my specific brand of color blindness were roped into the Air Force in WW2 because they could distinguish German camouflage from the skies.
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264points
#10
Ride a moose.
But imagine just how majestic you'd look.
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244points
#11
I'll probably never be president. Statistically it's unlikely, and regardless of how you feel about the current one, it's a pretty stressful job, so I'm not sure I'd want to even if I had the option.
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233points
#13
I'm an arachnophobe, so both Brazil and Australia are definitely on my anti-bucket list.
204points
#16
Throwing a fragmentation grenade.
I know I could do it, but too often I've thrown things somewhere and accidentally hit something not supposed to hit. I'd have too much fear that I'd just yeet that thing 3m in front of me instead of far away.
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179points
#17
Being able to retire (having enough money to retire). Living to retirement age.
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177points
#18
I will not write a bestselling novel or paint a picture that sells for over $10,000. Doesn't take the fun out of it tho.
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161points
#19
I've both owned a Harley-Davidson and served in the Navy without getting any tattoos. Nope. The ink ain't gonna happen.
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154points
#20
I wanted a stamp on my passport before I turned 30.
...I hope I have a stamp on my passport before I turn 40.
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145points