That’s Bananas – Page 3

No, TikTok… We’re Not Putting Toilet Paper in Our Fridge

TikTok has given us some decent life hacks – like how to fold a fitted sheet without crying, or make perfect eggs in a coffee mug. But then there are the “hacks” that make you question whether we, as a species, deserve Wi-Fi.

Case in point: TikTok wants you to put a roll of toilet paper in the fridge. Yes, toilet paper just chilling next to your leftover lasagna like it belongs there.

Why some people claim it makes sense

The idea, if you can call it that, is that toilet paper absorbs moisture and odors. Which is true—in the same way a sponge soaks up water until it turns into a gross blob of wetness teeming with bacteria.

Sure, your TP might soak up some fridge funk… for like a day. But in practice, it will quickly turn into a damp roll of wood pulp that’s just hanging out next to your vegetables.

Why it doesn’t really make sense

In reality, it’s the kind of “hack” that sounds like it came from someone who ran out of actual ideas but had one roll of toilet paper and a social media account. Experts say it might sort of work for a minute if you’re truly desperate. But they also say – and this is a direct quote from Common Sense 101 – just use baking soda.

Baking soda is still the obvious choice

A box of baking soda costs like a buck, which is a little more than a roll of TP. But unlike that soon-to-be-wad-of-wet-paper, it works for months and won’t turn into a moldy mess.

It’s not trendy. It’s not cute. But there’s a reason why it’s been the go-to for decades – it gets the job done without confusing your house guests. If you saw a roll of toilet paper hanging out in your friend’s fridge, you’d probably think they had a screw loose – and rightly so. Or, maybe their hemorrhoids required their TP to be a chilly 38 degrees.

So yeah, not much of a “hack”

Unless you’re trying to prank your roommates or create the saddest crossover between bathroom supplies and perishables, maybe skip this one. Or at least put a sticky note on the fridge that says “Not for use – TikTok made me do it.”

In summary: Baking soda = science. Toilet paper in the fridge = social media at its weirdest. Choose wisely.

@smartfoxlifehacks
This is a secret Trick from Hotels… 😱🦊 #lifehack #tipsandtricks #cleaningtricks #cleaninghacks
♬ original sound – Smart Fox Lifehacks

Kids Say These 12 Things Mean You’re “Old”

Want to feel absolutely ancient? Just hang out with a 10-year-old. They’re sweet, they’re funny, and they can destroy your self-esteem in under five seconds by calling you “old” for something you didn’t even realize was old yet.

Here are some of the funniest and most soul-crushing examples people have shared online about the moment a kid made them feel like a relic from the past:

Born in the 1900s

Yep, that includes anyone over 30. One kid called someone old just for having a birth year that starts with “19.”

“I saw that in theaters.”

A teacher got labeled “old” because she mentioned that she saw the original “Shrek” in theaters. (Which, for the record, came out in 2001. What a brat.)

Knowing how to use old tech

Simply knowing what a VHS tape is makes you ancient. And we’re rapidly reaching the same point with DVDs. Welcome to the retirement home.

Still using CDs in your car

Congrats, you’re officially driving a time machine. And forget about listening to the radio. What are you, 90?

Carrying stamps

A woman got roasted for carrying stamps in her purse. Which, sure, does sound suspiciously grandma-ish—but still.

“When I was a kid…”

One guy got called old just for reminiscing about the days when kids played outside. You mean there was a time before tablets and TikTok?!?

Leaving a voicemail

If you leave voicemails, you’re practically prehistoric. A teen called out their parent for it, saying only old people do that. (God help you if you mention we used to have something called “answering machines.”)

Still own an iPod?

If a teenager has one, they’re “retro.” But a girl told her mom it meant she was “old old.”

Having anything other than Gmail

A woman admitted she still has a Hotmail address, and even she had to admit the kid who called her out for it might’ve had a point.

“I remember when…”

A kid lost their mind when they found out YouTube used to be ad-free by default. If you remember that golden era, congrats, you’re now ancient history.

Phrases you didn’t know were outdated

A guy shouted “Kobe!” after tossing something in the trash. His younger coworker looked at him and said, “Wow, you’re old.” That one hurts, deeply.

Overusing emojis

One poor soul thought emojis made him seem youthful – until a younger cousin told him the laughing-crying emoji is officially “old people stuff” now. Ouch. So yeah, context matters. If you’re 16, you can use as many emojis as you want. But if you’re 60, you’re not fooling anyone.

And if you grew up rewinding tapes with your finger or remember when your phone couldn’t take photos, you’re a certified fossil in the eyes of today’s youth. There’s no avoiding it, so try not to take it personally. Or do. Just don’t leave them a voicemail about it.

The Funniest Things Americans Got Stuck in Their Butts Last Year

Every year, Defector.com does the brave, butt-clenching work of combing through the federal database of emergency room visits to uncover the most bizarre (and hilarious) objects Americans managed to get lodged inside themselves.

And 2025 did not disappoint.

If you’re wondering how items like a turkey baster, a sandal, and even a doorknob ended up where the sun doesn’t shine, you’re not alone. But yes, all of them made this year’s highlight reel of “unexpected insertions.”

Among the 50 unfortunate—and extremely creative—entries were:

A shampoo bottle, with the classic excuse: “I slipped in the shower.” (Sure, buddy.)
A full-sized baseball, reportedly for “curiosity.”
A pair of pliers used to retrieve a lost sex toy… which also got stuck. (That’s irony you can feel.)
A light bulb (a classic mistake with an extremely risky glow-up).
And a handful of uncooked pasta, because nothing says “al dente” like a trip to the ER.

Men and women both had, let’s say, unique entries. The women’s list included a Tide Pod, a plastic mermaid, and—somehow—two spoons. The men’s side? Oh, just your everyday chess piece, apple core, paperclip, guitar string, and an Allen wrench. One guy even managed to insert a pair of headphones. We assume he was just trying to feel the bass differently.

While it’s easy to laugh (because it’s honestly very funny), we also owe a big round of applause to the medical professionals who remove these things with a straight face and probably a lot of internal screaming.

So, whether you’re spring-cleaning your nightstand or trying to spice up your weekend, maybe keep this list in mind. And remember: If it doesn’t have a flared base… it doesn’t belong there.

The Words We Keep Googling Because Spelling Is Hard

If you’ve ever Googled a word to figure out how to spell it, congratulations, you are extremely normal.

According to Google search data shared by Mental Floss, millions of people are quietly doing the exact same thing every single month. And yes, the words tripping us up are words we use all the time.

The most misspelled, most Googled-for-spelling word is restaurant. Americans search for the correct spelling an average of 95,000 times a month. The main problem seems to be that sneaky “A-U” in the middle. You know the word. You have eaten there a thousand times. Your fingers still freeze halfway through typing it.

Right behind it is pneumonia, which makes sense because it starts with a silent “P” and then immediately throws an “E-U” at you for no reason. English really said, “Good luck,” and walked away.

Third on the list is appreciate. People constantly second-guess how many P’s it has and whether there is a C or an S hiding in the middle. It does not help that spellcheck sometimes waits a beat before saving you, just long enough to make you feel judged.

Here are the Top 10:

1. Restaurant. We google the spelling an average of 95,000 times a month. The part that trips a lot of us up is the “A-U” in the middle.

2. Pneumonia. There’s a silent “P”, and an “E-U” in there.

3. Appreciate. People forget how many “P’s” there are, and whether there’s a “C” or an “S” halfway through.

4. Receipt. Remember, it’s “I” before “E” except after “C.”

5. Beautiful. Tough because it’s got three vowels in a row. (When in doubt, think of “Bruce Almighty” . . . B-E-A-UTIFUL.)

6. Niece. People can’t remember if it’s an “I-E” or an “E-I”.

7. Maintenance. We forget where the “A’s” and “E’s” go.

8. Bougie. (pronounced booj-ee) Like, “You bought the expensive champagne? Wow, you’re so bougie.”

9. Diarrhea. You don’t have to know how to spell it to have it.

10. Congratulations. We google it a lot, partly because we write it on Facebook so much.

Have You Considered Eating Your Christmas Tree?

You need to get that dried-out tree out of your living room before it bursts into flames! Why not make a meal of it?

If you dragged a real Christmas tree into your living room this holiday season, here’s a fun, weird, eco-friendly option for your post-holiday cleanup: you can eat it.

How to Eat Your Christmas Tree

A food writer in the UK named Julia Georgallis published a book with the straightforward, no-nonsense title, “How to Eat Your Christmas Tree.” The artisan baker and cook claims you can use nearly the entire thing to whip up some surprisingly classy recipes.

Don’t Just Grab a Fork and Knife

Of course, this isn’t a “just toss a log in your blender” situation. Before you dive face-first into a bowl of pine needles, there are a few culinary pro tips.

Most of her tips involve using your tree to season your meal. For example, the needles can be treated like rosemary or bay leaves, adding an earthy flavor to roasts, sauces, or even cocktails. (Apparently, crushed needles make a great flavor boost for gin or vinegar.) They also pack a decent punch of vitamin C.

Not All Xmas Trees Are Edible

You’ll want to make sure your tree hasn’t been treated with chemicals, pesticides, or fake snow. So if yours came from a big-box lot with a barcode tag and neon netting, you may want to skip the dining experiment and stick with curbside pickup.

Still, it’s a compelling idea: finding a second life for something that usually just sits in a landfill or gets mulched.

And if nothing else, it’s the kind of quirky fact that makes you sound like a weirdo at parties—“I finally got rid of my Christmas tree yesterday. It was delicious.”

The Next “Elf on the Shelf”: The Pooping Log

Some holiday traditions stand the test of time, and get passed down for generations. Others start off fun and slowly become exhausting. If you are ready for something truly different, allow us to introduce a Christmas tradition that is equal parts historic, weird, and honestly kind of amazing.

In Catalonia, Spain, families celebrate Christmas with a tradition called Tió de Nadal. That translates to “Christmas log,” but it’s also known as the “poop log.” Yes, that is real.

Here is how it works: About two and a half weeks before Christmas, families bring a regular wooden log into their home. They paint a smiling face on it, give it a little red hat, attach two wooden legs in the front, and drape a blanket over its back end.

In the days leading up to Christmas, kids take care of the log. They pretend to feed it scraps of food, sing songs to it, and not just any songs, specifically songs about it pooping out presents. Parenting books probably do not cover this part.

Then comes the most memorable step: To encourage the log to do its job, the kids beat it with sticks. Seriously. Singing, feeding, and light log violence are all part of the process. Somehow, this is considered wholesome family fun.

On Christmas morning, after one final round of singing and stick-beating, the blanket is lifted off the log’s butt. Surprise. The log has pooped out candy, treats, and small gifts for everyone. Merry Christmas.

If you are wondering where this tradition came from, that’s very understandable. Historians believe it evolved out of old yule log traditions, where logs played a central role in winter celebrations. The stick-beating part likely shares roots with piñatas. Over the centuries, it evolved into the wonderfully strange ritual it is today.

And this is not some new TikTok trend. The poop log has been around for a few hundred years. It has survived wars, plagues, and countless other holiday fads, which honestly says a lot.

The idea is that instead of burning the log for warmth, the family takes care of it. And since it cannot provide heat, it gives back the only other way it can, by pooping presents. Science probably does not support this, but tradition does.

If you are totally burned out on elves on shelves judging your behavior and hiding in increasingly annoying places, maybe it is time to try something new. Feed a log. Sing to it. Beat it with a stick. Then enjoy your chocolate and candy straight from its festive little backside.

Happy holidays.

Don’t Make Your Bed First Thing in the Morning

You’ve probably heard that making your bed every morning sets a productive tone for the day.

But according to science (and a healthy dose of common sense), your well-made bed might actually be trapping in something a little…gross.

Here’s the deal: when we sleep, our bodies release heat and sweat, which get absorbed into our sheets and blankets. If you immediately make your bed after getting up, you’re essentially locking in that warm, damp environment—prime real estate for dust mites.

These microscopic critters feed on dead skin cells and thrive in moist conditions, which makes your tightly tucked-in sheets feel like a luxury resort. Cozy for them, not so much for your sinuses.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America even lists dust mites as one of the major indoor allergens. So yeah, letting them party under your comforter isn’t exactly ideal.

Experts recommend giving your bed time to breathe. Just peel back the covers and let the air circulate for about 30 to 60 minutes. Crack a window if the weather’s nice or turn on a fan for a bit of ventilation. This simple step helps your bedding dry out and makes it less inviting for mites, mildew, and musty smells.

Now, this doesn’t mean you have to abandon bed-making altogether. In fact, a study from the National Sleep Foundation found that people who do make their beds are 19% more likely to report getting a good night’s sleep. So once you’ve aired it out, go ahead and fluff those pillows and straighten your duvet with pride.

In short: give your bed a breather before making it look Instagram-worthy. Your sinuses (and maybe your sleep) will thank you.

In-N-Out Bans Order Number 67 After Teens Keep Freaking Out

In-N-Out Burger has retired the number 67 from its order system, and no, it’s not for operational efficiency. It’s because teenagers won’t stop losing their minds over it.

The California-based chain has apparently had enough of the viral chaos surrounding “Order 67.” For months, groups of teens have been hanging out at In-N-Out locations waiting to hear “Order 67” called out, just so they can collectively scream, cheer, and post it on TikTok. Now, the number has officially been banned from stores across the U.S., according to People magazine.

The origins of the “67” phenomenon are a little hazy, but it started picking up steam nearly a year ago and somehow just never died. Dictionary.com even named “67” its Word of the Year for 2025, which probably didn’t help.

Clips of the mayhem are everywhere, with teens treating the announcement of “Order 67” like it’s the start of a concert. One recent video shows a Los Angeles employee explaining that the number is gone for good because it was causing too much of a scene.

To keep the peace, the number sequence now jumps straight from 66 to 68. And fun fact: it’s not the first time In-N-Out has done this. Some employees say the chain was already skipping “Order 69” at certain locations, likely to avoid that kind of commotion too.

While this kind of viral energy is great for clicks, it’s a nightmare for restaurants just trying to get double-doubles and animal fries out the door without a flash mob erupting in the dining room. So it looks like In-N-Out is choosing order over chaos—literally.

Now if you’re waiting for your food and hear “Order 68,” just know there’s a silent generation of teens out there mourning the one number that brought them pure, unhinged joy.

Do We Like Naked Christmas Trees Now?

The internet is stripping down for the holidays — literally.

“Naked Christmas Trees” are now trending, and you should be able to google that phrase at work. It’s just Christmas trees with no ornaments, no tinsel, and in some cases, not even lights.

If this feels like something your tree would complain about in a therapy session, you’re not wrong. One viral post even imagined the tree wondering, “What am I even doing here?” The look is intentionally minimalist, featuring a stark, undecorated tree that might be sparsely strung with soft white lights if it’s feeling fancy.

It’s part of a broader trend in holiday decor that leans into modern, chic, and visually calm over the more traditional tangle of garland, baubles, and glitter bombs.

The aesthetic has been embraced by influencers and celebrities alike. Stars like Julianne Moore, Michelle Pfeiffer, Victoria Beckham, and Khloé Kardashian have shown off their bare branches online, giving the trend some serious celebrity clout. And with that kind of star power behind it, the look is gaining traction across platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

Supporters of the trend say it’s a cleaner, more elegant way to celebrate the season, and fits better with neutral home decor. Critics (and a lot of regular holiday lovers) say it’s just plain lazy, or worse, joyless. After all, isn’t decking the halls the best part?

But in the age of aesthetics and curated content, the naked tree fits perfectly. It’s easy to set up, looks good on camera, and doesn’t require digging through years of tangled ornament hooks and glitter-covered school crafts. It’s also cat-proof, toddler-safe, and completely judgment-free — unless you’re a pine tree longing for your sequin era.

So if your December vibe is more calm and cozy than chaos and color, the naked tree might be your new holiday hero. Just maybe give it a blanket. It’s feeling a little exposed.

New Dating Trend: Letting Mom Run Your Tinder

Modern dating is hard, so why not hand the whole task off to your parents? What could possibly go wrong? 👀

According to the Wall Street Journal, Gen Z and millennial singles have started outsourcing their love lives to their parents.

People in their 20s and 30s are letting Mom (and sometimes Dad) take the reins on dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge… because if you’re gonna be disappointed and rebuffed by strangers, it might as well be a family affair.

Failing to find someone can be exhausting

Struggling to find your soulmate isn’t a new problem, but online dating has made the search feel like a neverending slog. When you’ve spent years swiping yourself into oblivion, you suddenly find yourself saying, “You know what? Let’s see if Mom can do any better.”

Does mother really know best?

A 31-year-old woman the WSJ talked to said she has to reject a lot of her mom’s picks because they just don’t vibe. “She’s picking guys who are wearing Gucci and more designer, put-together apparel. And I’m like, okay, but how are they gonna do on a hike?”

Success stories are rare but real

Another woman said her dad convinced her to give a British guy a shot – even after the potential suitor didn’t respond to her messages right away. They started FaceTiming daily, and he picked her up from the airport when she moved to London for grad school. Now they’re a couple. Chalk one up for Team Dad!

Parents finally get to experience dating in 2025

Whether it’s good or bad, the experiment is giving parents a front-row seat to the chaos their kids have been dealing with. Suddenly, their “why can’t you find anyone” mantra is giving way to “Wow, I see why you can’t find anyone.”

One mom was stunned by how many men on dating apps proudly posed in full hunting gear, or mid-chug with a handle of cheap liquor. (Ma’am… that is the modern courting ritual. Just wait until they start texting. 🍆)

Is it worth a try, or is it just too risky?

Before you jump in with both feet (and both parents), remember this: If you let Mom into your relationship before it even gets started, there may be no going back.

So, the question is are you desperate enough to let your mom play matchmaker? Or will you continue to suffer in solitude, stubbornly swiping into the void?

There’s also a third option. Maybe just sack up, Gen Z, and resign yourself to the idea of dying alone like the rest of us. 😘