Some people just know how to take advantage of other people's kindness, don't they? They actually make you regret trying to help them! Being a good Samaritan doesn't always go as expected.
Do you believe in an afterlife? Billions around the world believe in one without ever having seen proof that it exists. Getting an email from Heaven would be lovely though every once in a while.
Living with family means we always know each other's ins and outs, but especially we pretty much know how each other thinks. The sister in the following story was counting on her sisterly knowledge.
The three things you can always count on are getting older, taxes, and death. We're all in the same boat and none of us are going to make it out alive – not even if we eat healthily and do our exercises religiously.
There are times when you just need your peace and quiet, but too much of it can fast become a burden as well. As the man in the following story realizes, sometimes it's just safer to stay home alone.
It's never too late to seek new opportunities. If you don't like the career you're currently in, switch it up. Apply somewhere else. Be daring and try something new!
There's an old adage that bullies will never succeed, and this story reminds us of two more things. One, never jump the gun before you have all the details and two, don't touch what's not yours.
Honesty is supposed to be the best policy, but some people are so deceptive that you can't tell when they are lying and when they are telling the truth! In this story, if his lips are moving, he's probably lying!
When negotiating a deal for any reason, it's vital to know the person you're going to be discussing money with. Especially if you have good leverage because then you can expect a better hearing.
It's almost never a good idea to send a man out alone to make an important investment decision for the house, like in this case, buying a guard dog!
We all know that kids say the darndest things when least expected, usually stuff they overheard, and sometimes to the extent that you want to hang your head in shame.
What is the statute of limitations for clearing the air with someone after you've deceived them for a considerable amount of time and after how many repetitions does a lie become the truth?
Teaching our children how to say no with confidence is a difficult thing as many of us say yes all the time to avoid conflict, whether at work or amongst friends. But the boy in this story had no such qualms.
Everyone in the US has seen this phrase engraved into their vehicle's side mirror and has it permanently etched into memory: "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear"...But here's a funny story about a situation like that to make you laugh.
Never underestimate a woman's ability to get the best out of any situation, as the husband in the following scenario quickly learned. His joke quickly fell apart when his wife got the last laugh!
Sometimes being savvy can save your life but it can also cause unnecessary problems, as seen in the case of farmer Rick who had to go to court after a car accident.
College is meant to be the place you start shedding your childhood and start moving in the direction of your dreams – following your passion and hopefully qualifying in something that will let you earn an income while doing something you love.
Cheating spouses are never funny, and they all come out with crazy excuses about why they were tricked, coerced, forced, conned into it. Nobody likes to accept blame. But the fellow in this story makes a convincing argument!
It might seem the time for buying wives as chattel has long gone, but based on the burgeoning mail-order bride phenomenon that grips the US, we'd be dearly mistaken.
After you reach a certain age, you become convinced that there is nothing left to surprise you in life. But just when she thought she'd seen it all, poor Mildred in the story below got thrown another huge surprise!
It would be pretty devastating to discover your partner was being unfaithful to you and that your whole relationship was based on lies and deception. How calm would you stay and what would your reaction be?
Seniors can be really funny without even trying. If not due to experience then because of other unforeseen reasons that only make sense in retrospect. The following story told from a Traffic Officer's perspective is hilarious and the surprise ending will make you snort out your tea.
The best jokes are the ones with unexpected endings! The joke shared below is about a num and a priest, but the ending will definitely take you by surprise. Especially if your mind is in the gutter!
Seniors at the doctors seem to give us the most to laugh about for their very unexpected answers to serious medical questions. The story below is one such example of a senior getting the best of his doctor.
The “Superman” star’s youngest child, who was a minor when his father passed away in 2004, is already a grown man who not only keeps his father’s legacy alive in many ways but also looks very much like him.
A loving couple was celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, privately, at home with a couple of bottles of champagne. A bit tipsy and feeling very intimate the husband turns to his wife and asks, "Tell me truthfully, have you ever been unfaithful to me?"
A retired gentleman went into the social security office to apply for Social Security. After waiting in line for a long time, he got to the counter. The woman behind the counter asked him for his driver's license to verify his age.
Everyone fantasizes about something. Whether it's a missed opportunity in high school or a famous celebrity's mustache. People have little harmless fantasies that don't generally cause any trouble.
Who can resist an animal in need? Definitely not the woman in this story! She just couldn't help herself when she was confronted by a dog who just needed a quiet place to lay his head.
Children bring such joy into the world, and one of the ways they do that is by having such vivid imaginations that they can create entire universes in their mind. They also failed to understand complex issues like actions and consequences.
A senior man goes for his annual checkup, and it was logical to see he preferred a comfortable deception rather than face an uneasy truth. But his doctor would not let him get away with it!
Sometimes the people closest to you cannot help you when you're drowning, yet a perfect stranger can come along and carry you while you tread water for a while.
Most married women have vastly different physical relationships with their partners than their unmarried friends. In some ways perhaps safe and free and in other ways, inhibited and restricted.
Nobody enjoys a call from telemarketers when they're busy at work or having a drink with a friend. There is actually no good time to get a call from one, no matter what they are selling.
It takes guts to use public transport once you reach a certain age. The kids are rowdy and generally ill-mannered, and everyone else is so wrapped up in social media that they don't even look around to see who needs help.
It is sometimes best not to jump to conclusions, especially when lives might be at stake. Gathering all the facts and doing the necessary research will be much more productive.
People are often fascinated by their favorite celebrities, so it's more than natural they would be curious about their offspring too. Meet Schuyler Frances and Aquinnah Kathleen, twin girls born to actor Michael J. Fox and wife Tracy Pollan in the mid-nineties.
When you make a conscious decision to do something wrong and then you get caught out for it, who should carry the burden of the blame? In this funny fictitious story, a man feeling a little let down makes some poor life choices that really turn out terribly for all concerned.
The late actress' son has been completely changed physically as a result of his addiction to drugs that have also caused medical concerns for him. Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal's son, Redmond O'Neal, was spotted some times back in a parking lot in Los Angeles in looking sick and skinny.
The rules for getting into Heaven are pretty simple. Top of the list is not committing murder and then not to lie, cheat, or steal, commit adultery or covet your neighbor's wife.
Game shows have always been extremely popular. Everyone would love to get an opportunity to change their financial situation in just a couple of hours by answering a few seemingly easy questions.
We all have embarrassing stories to share, but none more so than when our children tell their teachers something dodgy about us and are forced to see the person as parent-teacher night.
Garry Chapman, the son of the “Dog the Bounty Hunter” star, Duane Chapman, recently shared an Instagram post which features a rare and equally shocking picture of himself looking all grown up.
In the old days, weddings were a symbol of two people uniting forever in the eyes of God and man. Today, they're more like an expensive courtesy announcement to family and friends that you and your already committed live-in partner are ready to get serious - whatever that means!
People have always been asked what they would do if they found a magic lamp and was suddenly granted three wishes by a large blue genie. Everyone has something they would wish for if it were possible.
Fathers are notorious for being disapproving of who their daughters choose as their soul mates. It's hard for them to believe that the choice doesn't lie with them.
Some people can never be happy for others, as though someone else's personal win is a direct loss to them. Instead of cheering others on, they sit on the sidelines and mock them.
Divorce is never something to joke about, and no matter how friendly the proceedings, there is probably still going to be some pain and hard feelings involved.There are times when you might even have to say to yourself, "Perhaps I am the 'problem'."
Those who live into old age very often have lost people along the way, so finding love again is hard. Everyone deserves their time to shine, and none more so than our senior folk.
As Summer rolls around, many of us will be thinking about getting into our best bikini bodies and wondering how we'll be able to continue enjoying all the delicious desserts while staying slim.
