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How Many of These Things Did You Do When You Were Underage?

I guess we were all BAD KIDS in our own way.

A survey asked people about a bunch of things they could’ve done when they were underage and, well, if you’re like me, you did most of them. 

Let’s walk through the list, because it reads like a greatest-hits album of youthful poor decisions.

Watched an R-rated movie at home or a friend’s house, 79%.
This is basically everyone. If you grew up in a house with cable, DVDs, or parents who went to bed before 10 p.m., congratulations, you saw things you were not emotionally prepared for. 90% of us watched an R-rated movie and pretended we totally got the jokes.

Bought alcohol, 54%.
More than half of people pulled this off, which explains why every small town had that one gas station clerk who did not ask questions. Fake IDs, older friends, or just raw confidence did a lot of heavy lifting here.

Bought cigarettes, 39%.
Different era, different rules. Back then, all you needed was cash and the ability to not look nervous while saying “Marlboro Lights.”

Watched an R-rated movie in a theater, 27%.
This was the elite-level crime. You had to buy a ticket to something innocent, sneak into the “cool” movie, and hope no employee cared enough to stop you. Absolute adrenaline rush.

Had sex, 25%.
One in four people checking this box feels surprisingly low, which suggests either honesty was optional or people are still lying to surveys.

Drove a car, 14%.
These people drove before they were legally allowed, which is terrifying in hindsight. At the time, though, it probably felt like freedom and zero consequences.

Gambled, 13%.
Some of you were underage and still managed to lose money legally. That takes initiative.

Got a tattoo, 6%.
This is the wildest one. These people convinced an adult with a tattoo gun that this was a great idea. Somewhere out there is a regrettable ankle tattoo that tells this entire story.

10 Everyday Habits That Are Disrespectful

We all have pet peeves, but some bad behaviors go beyond just being annoying.

People were asked to name everyday things that are straight-up disrespectful. And once you see the list, you’ll probably agree… yeah, these are the folks making the world just a little more frustrating than it needs to be.

1. Leaving stuff in the wrong aisle at the store

Changed your mind about that frozen pizza? Cool. But maybe don’t leave it next to the shampoo. At least hand it to the cashier instead of abandoning it to melt.

2. Letting your kids go wild in public and doing nothing about it

The phrase “they’re just a kid” doesn’t fly when your toddler is screaming into someone’s face or kicking over display stands.

3. Ignoring quiet hours

Late-night karaoke in your apartment or revving your engine at 1:00 AM? Not cute. Respect your neighbors’ sleep.

4. Cruising in the left lane like it’s your personal slow lane

If you’re not actively passing someone, move over. Left lane squatting is a modern-day highway crime.

5. Parking where you shouldn’t

Curbside pickup spots, accessible parking, or EV-only chargers aren’t just suggestions. Parking there when you shouldn’t? Big jerk energy.

6. Not flushing the toilet in public restrooms

Why is this even on the list? Because it still happens. And it’s gross. Stop it.

7. Leaving a mess in shared spaces

Whether it’s the office breakroom, a park bench, a movie theater, or a fitting room, clean up your stuff. You’re not the only human who uses those places.

8. Stopping in the middle of a busy walkway

Airports, sidewalks, malls – there’s a fast lane for foot traffic too. Don’t just freeze in the middle. Step aside and let the world keep spinning.

9. Tailgating

Especially if someone’s already going the speed limit (or faster), tailgating makes you dangerous and rude. And from an insurance perspective, if they suddenly hit the brakes, you are the one at fault, not them.

10. Sneezing or coughing without covering up

This one really hit a nerve post-pandemic. And yes, spitting on sidewalks made the list too. Just… why?

Bonus: Loud phone talkers in public

It got plenty of mentions… but most people seem to have accepted that battle is already lost.

If You Do This Stuff, You’re Being “Secretly Judged”

People online have been talking about the things they “secretly judge” others for doing.

There are some classic examples, like people who litter (including cigarette butts)… people who leave the bathroom without washing their hands… jerks who talk down to service workers… and people who abandon items on random shelves at the store.

Here are some others, thanks to Buzzfeed.com:

1.  People who take their dog to the store and leave them alone in the car.  Especially in the heat, and especially when it’s a regular shopping trip, not just running in for one or two items.

2.  People who park at the gas pump when they’re not actively pumping gas or paying inside.  Like people who just sit there, fooling around on their phone.

3.  Spitting in public.

4.  People who put their blinker on AFTER they get in the turning lane or when they’re already mid-turn.

5.  Allowing your child to run around and scream at places they shouldn’t.

6.  People who come in right before a business closes and just leisurely stroll around with their cart.

7.  Loud motorcycles.

8.  People who stand in doorways… usually deep in conversation.  When you do that, you’re keeping people on both sides of the door from moving freely.

9.  “Pen Clickers.”  People who sit there just clicking their pens open and closed as fast as they can.

10. And of course: microwaving fish in the office. For the love of God, people.

15 Unhygienic Habits We All Secretly Do (Even Though We Know Better)

Despite surviving a global pandemic and stocking up on hand sanitizer like it was gold, it turns out many of us are still out here living like hygiene is optional. Someone on Reddit recently asked, “What’s extremely unhygienic but everyone seems to do it anyway?” The answers were equal parts horrifying and relatable.

So before you go touching your face, let’s take a grimy little tour through the gross things we’re all probably guilty of.

  1. Sticky condiment bottles at restaurants. Yep, the ketchup is basically a community petri dish. Delicious.
  2. Licking your fingers while counting money or flipping pages. We know this one is bad, but the finger-lick-flip combo lives on.
  3. Placing tortillas on top of the packaging instead of the counter. Congrats, you just upgraded your clean countertop for plastic touched by 40 different hands in the grocery store.
  4. Eating while bowling. Everyone focuses on the rental shoes, but the real horror? Bowling ball finger holes. You’re basically marinating your mozzarella sticks in germs.
  5. Using your phone on the toilet. We all do it. Then we take that same phone to bed. Sweet dreams.
  6. Neglecting to wash your sheets regularly. If your bedding smells like “vintage sleep,” it’s probably time.
  7. Plopping your suitcase on the bed. That bag’s been rolling through airport bathrooms and taxi floors. And now it’s snuggling your pillows.
  8. Wearing outside shoes indoors. Basically a parade of public restroom bacteria, now starring in your living room.
  9. Trusting ice machines. Ever seen one cleaned? Exactly.
  10. Touching gym mats with your bare skin. Bonus points if you’re also sweating buckets onto them.
  11. Letting cats roam on the counters and dinner tables. To be fair, cats go wherever they want. But maybe wipe down that surface before prepping your sandwich.
  12. Sticking unwashed hands into shared snack bags. It’s not a party until someone’s fingers go elbow-deep in the Doritos.
  13. Showing up to work or school sick. Maskless and coughing in shared spaces? A modern classic.
  14. Not washing your hands after, uh, private activities. Not great. Please wash.
  15. Buffets. Self-serve food under a sneeze guard? Bold move in a post-pandemic world.

Basically, we’re all just a walking episode of Dirty Jobs. But hey, at least we’re in this mess together. Maybe give those hands a quick rinse after reading this? Just saying.

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