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26 words that have gone nearly 'extinct' in the English language
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26 words that have gone nearly 'extinct' in the English language

Our vernacular is always changing. Every generation has its own slang words, from Xennials to Millennials and Gen Z. In 2025, Dictionary.com deemed '67' as the word of the year, the Oxford University Press claimed the word of the year was "rage bait," and Merriam-Webster claimed it was "slop."In an interview with the BBC, host Kate Colin offered an example of words that have disappeared in English when she opened a segment for the broadcasting network with this greeting: "Good morrow! I beseech thee, whence comest thou?" (Translation: "Good morning. Where do you come from?") - YouTube www.youtube.com Colin noted that this phrase was "Old English" used hundreds of years ago, and a great example of "disappearing words." Colin's co-host Jackie Dalton added, "Yes, English is a language which is evolving all the time. So this mean there are new words continuously appearing, and older words are disappearing."In English, words are here today and will likely be gone tomorrow. Language lovers on Reddit shared their favorite old-fashioned words that have gone nearly "extinct" in English today (and many they wish would make a comeback).26 disappearing words"Overmorrow. It means 'the day after tomorrow'." - TheGloveMan"I remember the word 'grody' from the 90s. It meant gross or yucky." - Glittering_Age_5591"Comely (meaning beautiful) and homely (meaning ugly)." - oddwithoutend, Suspicious_Art9118"Rolodex. There was something great about those. My own was a desk model with a lockable closing cover. Something about the tangibleness, the physicality and the control. Having the different kinds of cards and card covers, hearing them click when you spun it. I was sad to let it go." - Matsunosuperfan, BASerx8"Bitchin' (meaning excellent)." - fox3actual"Yellow pages." - Matsunosuperfan"Forsooth." - fingermagnets459Merriam-Webster notes that the definition of forsooth is "in truth : indeed —often used to imply contempt or doubt; now usually used to evoke archaic speech." It comes from Middle English and dates back to the 12th century."Lunting: walking while smoking a pipe." - RainbowWarrior73 @pbsdigitalstudios Wouldn’t it be a dilly idea to bring back these 1900s slang words!? Which one fractured you the most
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This 77-year-old art curator is busting out her 'lit' Gen Z slang to reach young art lovers
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This 77-year-old art curator is busting out her 'lit' Gen Z slang to reach young art lovers

Generation Z has its own slang that older generations, like Gen X and Millennials, have needed a literal translator to understand. However, thanks to social media, Gen Z's slang has caught on in recent years.Most recently, a charming 77-year-old is using it to inspire younger generations to learn about art and art history. You may recognize Alison Luchs, curator of Early European Sculpture and deputy head of Sculpture and Decorative Arts at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., from your FYP (For You Page).Her delightful art history videos are blowing up on social media where she has been showing off her apt use of Gen Z slang. Luchs introduces new pieces of art to viewers and describes them with quintessential Gen Z slang terms, like "bussin,'" "money maxxing," and more. - YouTubewww.youtube.comIn an interview with Good Morning America, Sydni Myers, the National Gallery of Art's social media manager, explained that the museum wanted to hop on the Gen Z slang trend that other museums and libraries had been spoofing. She offered a funny explanation of how the videos came together with the collaboration of Gen Z and Millennial employees."A bunch of Gen Zers and Millennials just shouting out different words at each other," Myers told Good Morning America.As the idea gained traction, there was only one woman Myers wanted to star in the videos: Alison Luchs. Myers explained Luchs was "kind of a legend" at the museum and added that she has an "otherworldly cool presence." See on Instagram Luchs dives into Gen Z slangThe museum dropped Luchs' first iconic video on December 18, 2025. Immediately, it became a massive hit as she described the history of a clay dish by Orazio Pompei titled "Dish with an allegorical subject" to viewers.""Chat, peep this bussin' clay dish from the 16th century," she says in the video as she steps forward with some assistance from a National Gallery of Art intern. Luchs described the dish to viewers, noting, "Look how bro glazed it. He went goblin mode with all these colors. High key tough materials to work with. But he ate, and that glow still slaps 500 years later."Luchs told Good Morning America about the success of her viral social media videos. "I've always loved learning languages," she said. See on Instagram A second video created by Luchs and the National Gallery of Art's social media team was released on January 13, 2026, and it was another banger for the museum. When asked what her favorite Gen Z slang term was of the ones she's used, she replied, "My absolute favorite is 'the glow still slaps after 500 years.' That should be a motto for our collection, at least the collections I work with."While the museum plans to release more content with Luchs, viewers reactViewers absolutely adore Luchs, and she has seen the heartfelt comments from them. "I have [seen the comments] and they're wonderful. They're so touching," Luchs told Good Morning America.Here's what they had to say:"We don't see any crumbs on that dish. That must mean she ate.
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Watch Colin Jost try Olympic bobsledding and gain a whole new level of respect for the sport
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Watch Colin Jost try Olympic bobsledding and gain a whole new level of respect for the sport

Some Olympic sports are obviously difficult and, clearly, inherently dangerous. You can't watch a snowboarder twirl upside down in mid-air, 17 feet above a 22-foot halfpipe wall, and not admire the heck out of the effort it takes to reach that level of courage, skill, and athleticism. Watching skiers barreling down a mountain at 60 to 80 mph with nothing but a thin suit between them and the ground, expertly avoiding obstacles as they do it, is objectively impressive to the average person. But the challenge of other sports isn't as immediately appreciated. Curling may be hard, but it doesn't look that hard. And bobsled might take some level of athletic ability, but other than a 5-second run before you jump into the sled, it's really just about momentum and steering, right? Sure, they go fast, but bobsledders sit inside a protective metal casing, so it looks more like a thrilling roller coaster ride than a physically challenging and dangerous sport, right? That's what Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost thought. Then he tried it, and thankfully, he took all of us along with him. In a clip from NBC Sports, Jost describes his bobsled ride in Lake Placid, New York, as "by far, the scariest experience I've ever had in my life." First, watch his full run here: Jost rode along with an experienced driver and didn't even have to do anything but feel it. And, boy, did he feel it. We can see how his body was violently jostled from the physics of flying down the track. As the driver said, astronauts take off in a space shuttle at about three Gs. In the bobsled, they did about 5 Gs, which means he was feeling five times his body weight pushing down on him. We can see and hear the shift from "Wow!" to "Holy ____!" as Jost's thrill turned to terror on the track. "I was in no way prepared for that," Jost said. "I truly thought my body was going to break apart. I'm not exaggerating. It was so much more intense than I expected." Jost told Mike Tirico that he was "not prepared for the level of terror of this bobsled.""I swear to God, I thought I was going to die," he said. "I thought my back was gonna snap in half. I thought my bones were gonna fly off my body and be littered all up and down the bobsled track." @nbcsports Bobsled: 1; Colin Jost: 0.
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Experts share how to get that dreaded orange stain out of shower liners without tossing them
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Experts share how to get that dreaded orange stain out of shower liners without tossing them

Shower liners are like any other piece of fabric; they need to be washed. As people become more environmentally conscious, fewer plastic shower liners are ending up in the trash. Instead, people have been investing a few extra dollars into reusable shower liners, but are finding that the dreaded orange stain is still showing up after a washing. The orange stain seems to start creeping up, not long after hanging the bright white liner behind your shower curtain. What is this stain, and how can you get it out without having to replace the entire liner? According to experts, the orange stain can be caused by different things, but ruling out dye from a shower curtain, the likely culprits are hard water or bacteria. "If you live in an area prone to hard water, then there's a good chance that the orange stains in your shower curtains are caused by mineral buildup," Allie Ogletree writes for Angi before later sharing the other culprit. "If your shower curtains are orange and slimy, then bacteria called Serratia marcescens could be the reason behind your orange shower curtains." Shower curtain with visible mold spots.Photo credit: CanvaWhile hard water is more of an annoyance than a health hazard, an orange stain caused by bacteria may be a bigger concern, making it a priority to keep it off your shower liner. The Cleveland Clinic notes that this particular bacteria, often found on shower curtains, can cause unpleasant health issues. They write, "Serratia marcescens is bacteria that sometimes causes infections, including UTIs and pneumonia. You're at higher risk for infection if you're in the hospital or at a long-term care facility, have a weakened immune system or a medical device in your body. S. marcescens can be hard to treat because it's often resistant to many antibiotics."Tossing the shower curtain into the washer may kill the bacteria, but it doesn't always get the stain out. Cleaning experts have a solution. Cleaning the shower with green gloves and a blue cloth.Photo credit: CanvaMethod OneSpray down the orange parts of the liner with an enzyme stain remover spray, then soak it in OxyClean and scrub with a soft brush. Once the first few steps are done, toss it in the washing machine with a half cup of baking soda. When the washer reaches the rinse cycle, add a half cup of vinegar. According to Real Simple, following these steps will have your shower liner looking good as new. If you have a plastic liner, you can wash it by hand and skip a few of the steps, but you may still want to scrub any residue off with a scrub brush. Cleaning enthusiast Jeneva Aaron tells Real Simple, "You can soak a plastic liner in a baking soda and vinegar solution to remove soap residue." Woman diligently cleaning shower glass with spray and cloth.Photo credit: CanvaMethod TwoGoing back to basics just may be what works. Angi touts using a simple vinegar and water mixture on the stain, allowing it to sit for 15 minutes before scrubbing, which can do the job. But you can take it one step further by adding baking soda to a few drops of white vinegar to create a paste to spread onto the grime, then scrub off. According to the experts at Angi, "If your shower curtain still has discoloration after cleaning it, you can toss the shower curtain in the washing machine on the delicate setting to try to remove any remaining bacteria and then soak it in bleach to remove the orange. Just be sure to wear PPE, have good ventilation, and avoid mixing bleach and vinegar, as this creates a hazardous gas." Laundry day vibes in a cozy, tidy room.Photo credit: CanvaHow to keep the orange awayOne of the reasons bacteria builds up is due to the moisture in the bathroom, so ventilating the bathroom will help cut down on how often the liner needs to be washed. In addition to ventilating the bathroom, close the shower curtain and place it on the outside of the bathtub where it's dry. Closing the shower curtain after getting out of the shower will allow the liner to dry completely, as it will not be folded onto itself. Surprisingly, there's no need to wash the shower liner weekly to aid in keeping the bacteria from discoloring it. Cleaning experts at Real Simple say that a fabric shower curtain should be washed once every three months, as long as a shower liner is used. The liner should be washed monthly to interrupt bacterial growth.
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Scientists discover method for sleeping on tough problems to solve them creatively
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Scientists discover method for sleeping on tough problems to solve them creatively

We spend a third of our lives asleep, and during that time our bodies and minds are restored. But wouldn't it be great if we could also use that time to think brilliant thoughts that help us when we wake? Imagine if, while you sleep, your mind could solve problems, come up with creative ideas, and recall long-forgotten memories. A new study by neuroscientists at Northwestern University has taken the first step toward making this possible by training people to solve difficult puzzles in their sleep.The researchers conducted a sleep study with 20 people who had prior experience with lucid dreaming. Participants were given a series of tough brainteasers to work on for three minutes, with each one paired with its own musical soundtrack.The brainteasers were difficult enough that most went unsolved. As participants went to bed in the lab that night and entered REM sleep, researchers played the soundtracks from the unsolved puzzles to encourage them to dream about them. When participants woke up the next morning, the findings were remarkable. A man in a sleep study.Photo credit: Canva/PhotosWhat the sleep study foundSixty percent of the participants had dreams that referenced the specific puzzles they couldn't solve while awake. Those who dreamed about the unsolved puzzles increased their problem-solving ability from 20% to 40%.Karen Konkoly, a post-doctoral researcher in Paller's Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, explained the findings in a press release:"Even without lucidity, one dreamer asked a dream character for help solving the puzzle we were cueing. Another was cued with the 'trees' puzzle and woke up dreaming of walking through a forest. Another dreamer was cued with a puzzle about jungles and woke up from a dream in which she was fishing in the jungle, thinking about that puzzle. These were fascinating examples to witness because they showed how dreamers can follow instructions, and dreams can be influenced by sounds during sleep, even without lucidity."The study shows incredible potential for using our dreams to solve complex problems and increase creativity."My hope is that these findings will help move us towards stronger conclusions about the functions of dreaming," Konkoly said. "If scientists can definitively say that dreams are important for problem solving, creativity, and emotion regulation, hopefully people will start to take dreams seriously as a priority for mental health and wellbeing." A woman in a sleep study. Photo credit: Canva/PhotosHow to lucid dream using the MILD techniqueWouldn't it be incredible if you could tap into the power of your dreams to solve problems or come up with new ideas like the participants did in the laboratory? Even though it may sound too good to be true, there are research-backed ways to learn how to control your dreams. One of the most popular is the MILD (Mnemonic Induction of Lucid Dreams) technique. Here are some steps to achieve lucidity, according to lucid dreaming instructor Daniel Love:Step 1: Prepare for lucidityBefore you fall asleep, tell yourself that you will wake up and remember your dreams during each period of the night.Step 2: Remember your dreamWhen you awaken from a dream period, do your best to recall every possible detail. Stay awake until you've remembered all you can. Faces in the clouds in a dream. Photo credit: Canva/PhotosStep 3: Create your intentAs you prepare to fall back asleep, focus on the following intention: "The next time I am dreaming, I will remember to recognize that I'm dreaming." Love says to think about it the same way you would think about a product you want to buy at the store.Step 4: See yourself as lucidAs you focus on step three, imagine yourself back in the dream noticing that you are lucid, and rewrite the dream as if you are now in control.Step 5: Repeat as necessaryRepeat steps three and four until you fall asleep. If your mind wanders from your intention, simply repeat them again. @inducedlucidity This is what I consider the most effective method to lucid dream - the mild technique #luciddreaming #luciddreams #luciddreamingtips #spirituality
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The 4 purrfectly wholesome reasons cats love stealing people's seats as soon as they stand up
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The 4 purrfectly wholesome reasons cats love stealing people's seats as soon as they stand up

It never fails: someone's been sitting for a while and decides to stand to stretch their legs. The moment a cat owner's knees fully extend is the exact moment their cat jumps into their seat. Often, it seems like they were pre-curled into their adorable pose before seemingly levitating onto the pre-warmed seat.This normal kitty behavior can sometimes be irritating to cat owners, especially when they were planning to sit right back down. When there's a cat snuggled in a chair, it can become a struggle to get them out, especially if the cat is a little stubborn. Some cats refuse to move, seemingly pressing their weight into the seat, while others grab onto the fabric with their nails in an effort to claim the chair. It's a battle that can happen multiple times per day. It can begin to feel like you're in a fight for dominance with a 10-pound furball that can't open doors without your assistance. A cat owner can successfully shoo the cat out of their chair, turn around to sit, and the cat beats them to it all over again. So what's the deal? Are people really in a power struggle with their cats, or do cats have a logical reason for continually stealing seats from the people who feed them? Cat sitting in an office chair.Photo credit: CanvaWell, some cats are being naughty and use this behavior as attention-seeking. They want their human to pick them up, pet them, or play with them. But this isn't always the case, according to experts. There are four other reasons cats do this that have nothing to do with bad behavior.They feel safer on surfaces above the groundAccording to Cats.com, "When a cat sleeps, they are at their most vulnerable. Therefore, they like to pick nice, safe places to take their naps. Our human chairs are raised off the ground, and often are protected on three sides by the tall back and arms, so they offer more protection than a standard cat bed placed on the floor."The higher vantage point also allows them to have a good view of the room while they're relaxing, so they prefer to claim the spot as their own. Cozy cat napping on a comfy chair.Photo credit: CanvaIt smells like youEven though cats have a representation of not caring much about their human roommates, it couldn't be further from the truth. Cats love the people in their home, which means they also love the way they smell because they trust you. Catster explains, "They begin to associate your scent with familiarity and safety, so leaving it behind on your seat is going to draw them to it."They're claiming you and everything you loveCats are territorial, so jumping into a seat after their human leaves is a sign of deep affection. They want everyone, including other animals in the home, to know that you belong to them. One way to do that is by sitting in your chair to leave their scent in your space. According to Dr. Mark West, a veterinarian who shares content on TikTok, "When your cat looks at you, they don't see someone who feeds them, they see their safe place, their territory, their anchor in the world. To your cat, that spot is not just somewhere to sit; it is your spot. And when they choose it, they are choosing you." He later adds, "Your scent tells them everything is okay. They feel like they're protected, that they're home."Your seat is warmThis is probably the most logical reason someone could think of. Even as humans, we love to hop into something pre-warmed. Think about the pre-warmed towels at a spa, or hopping into the bed still warm from your partner's body heat. It's cozy. Cats love a cozy spot as much as their humans. Relaxed tabby cat chillin' on a chair.Photo credit: CanvaPetBook says, "The cat doesn't know we planned to return there. Cats love warmth, and we often surround ourselves with cozy, warm blankets and pillows. Especially in winter, our seats have an almost magical attraction for the animals. But even in summer, cats seek out cozy spots without drafts."
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After his wife of 50 years died, he found a life-changing letter she'd hidden for decades
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After his wife of 50 years died, he found a life-changing letter she'd hidden for decades

Handwritten letters were a standard feature of human civilization for centuries, but the art of letter-writing has been lost in the digital age. Gone are the days when you would write down something important, send it off, and wait for a reply that may or may not ever come. Unlike modern-day "ghosting" or being "left on read," if someone didn't respond to a letter, it might mean they never even received it. Such was the case of a letter sent to Tony Trapani in 1959 that his wife never showed him. Tony and his wife were married for 50 years despite the heartache of being unable to have children. "She wanted children,” Trapani told Fox 17. "She couldn't have any. She tried and tried." Even though they endured the pain of infertility, Tony's love for his wife never wavered, and he cherished every moment they spent together.When Tony was 81 years old, his wife passed away. He undertook the heartbreaking task of sorting out all of her belongings, including a mountain of papers stuffed into filing cabinets. Trapani diligently went through every single one. People used to save letters they received. Photo credit: CanvaThat’s when he stumbled upon a carefully concealed letter in a filing cabinet, hidden for over half a century.The letter was addressed to Tony and dated March 1959, but this was the first time he had seen it. His wife must have opened it, read it and hid it from him. The letter came from Shirley Childress, a woman Tony had once been close with before his marriage. She had reached out, reminiscing about their past and revealing a secret that would change Tony's world forever."Dear Tony, I bet you are surprised to hear from me after so many years. I was just thinking about you tonight like so many other nights. But I thought I would write you and find out how you are," the letter reads. "Tony, please don't be angry or surprised to hear this. I have a little boy. He is five years old now—grey eyes and beautiful black hair. What I am trying to say Tony is he is your son." Tony Trapani found a letter saying he had a son decades after it was sent.Photo credit: Canva"Please, Tony if you can find it in your heart to forgive me, please come and see him," Shirley wrote in the letter. "Every day he asks me where is his daddy and believe me Tony I can't even answer him anymore. I would be forever grateful to you if you would just see him. ... I'll close now hoping and praying you will answer. P.S. His name is Samuel Duane."Now, Tony faced the fact that he had a son that would be around 60 years old and he set out to find him.For over a year, Trapani’s sister tried to track down the mysterious Samuel Duane Childress, until she finally contacted his wife, Donna.Tony and Samuel met in January 2015 and he felt like a new dad. After meeting his father, Samuel said his mother told him she sent the letter, but Tony never responded. "Why my wife didn't tell me," said Trapani, "I don't know. She wanted children. She couldn't have any. She tried and tried."It's easy to understand why it may have been hard for Trapani's late wife, Dolly, to pass along that sort of news. Though we'll never know what exactly must have been in her heart and mind when she hid the letter all those years ago."I always asked my mom, I said, 'Well what does he look like?'' Samuel said. "She said, 'Well, go look in the mirror." The two met and caught up on a lifetime of memories with the understanding that they could never change the past. "Just to know him now is so important to me. It's going to fill that void," Samuel said.But just to be sure, Tony took a paternity test to ensure they were father and son. Stunning everyone involved, the test came back negative. Tony was not the father after all.The news upset Tony and Samuel, but they still had a unique bond. They shared a relationship with Samuel’s mother and both have been on an incredibly wild ride after Tony found the mysterious letter. Letter-writing is a lost art in the digital age.Photo credit: Canva“They're keeping that bond,” Donna said. “That paper doesn't mean anything to him. That bond has been made—and we're going to move on from here.”Tony Trapani passed away in 2017, leaving him just two short years to connect with the man he once believed to be his son. If he'd seen the letter earlier, maybe they would have had more time. But that's all in the past, and by all accounts, the men treasured the time they got together and the relationship that they did have — even if it was not the one they wished for.This article originally appeared two years ago. It has been updated.
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Man's 'robot' dance moves are so smooth that people are convinced he's not real
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"The Robot" is a classic dance move that's been seen on dance floors since the early 1900s, according to Vox. The mechanical move was also mastered and brought to the mainstream by dance legend Michael Jackson.And a dancer from Brazil has put his own modern (and humorous) twist on the dance technique. Maikon Alves has been turning heads on social media with moves so fluid and robotic that people around question if he's human.Alves got a big break after a dance to to "Boom Boom Pow" by the Black Eyed Peas went viral back in 2024—to say his moves are impressive would be an understatement. Alves popped his chest to the beat while slowly stepping in place making it look like he was gliding from move to move. Some movements were crisp and sharp like a robot while others were so fluid it was nearly unbelievable that it could be coming from a human. See on Instagram Viewers respond to Maikon's movesComments on the video ranged between being in awe of his abilities to questioning if he was truly part robot."Loved. I like how everything is in sync - from the music to the moves to face expressions.
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A man tried to fix a female golfer's swing. He didn't know she was a PGA pro.
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A man tried to fix a female golfer's swing. He didn't know she was a PGA pro.

We’re all probably familiar with the term “mansplaining,” when a man explains something to a woman in a condescending or patronizing way. Often, this takes the form of a man explaining a subject to a woman who already knows it at an expert level. The female neuroscientist who was told by a man that she should read a research paper she actually wrote comes to mind.Often, mansplaining can show up in small interactions that minimize or infantilize a woman's knowledge and expertise. It can be a man spouting off facts because he thinks it makes him seem interesting, or giving unsolicited fitness advice at the gym in a poorly disguised flirting attempt. But sometimes the irony at play is just too much to bear. Frankly, it's often delicious.In 2024, some next-level mansplaining was caught in the wild. Georgia Ball, a professional golfer and coach who’s racked up over 3 million likes on TikTok for all her tips and tricks of the sport, was minding her own business while practicing a swing change at the driving range. People practicing on the driving range. via Canva/PhotosA man tries to give a female PGA pro golf tipsIt takes all of two seconds on Google to see that when it comes to incorporating a swing change, golfers need to swing slower, at 50-75% their normal speed…which is what Ball was doing. And this is what prompted some man to insert his “advice.”In the clip, we hear the man say “What you are doing there … you shouldn’t be doing that.” Exhibiting the patience of a nun, Ball simply tells him that she’s going through a swing change. But her attempts at reason are unfortunately interrupted, multiple times, when the man repeatedly assures her that, since he’s been playing golf for 20 years, he knows what he’s talking about.He then insists, repeatedly cutting her off, that she’s going too slow on her swing and should be following through. Cue Ball’s incredulous look to the camera.Watch the whole, cringe-inducing interaction here: @georgiagolfcoach Can you believe he said this?
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Customer was leaving a cash tip until he saw what the angry server had already written on his $33 bill
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Customer was leaving a cash tip until he saw what the angry server had already written on his $33 bill

Lionell Carr (@lionellsaidit2) stopped for breakfast while traveling over the holidays. His bill came to $33.06. He paid on the card, leaving the tip line blank because he planned to leave cash on the table. Before he could, the bill came back.Written on the receipt in bold red letters: "Learn to TIP. It's not my job to serve you FOR FREE!"Carr posted a photo of it to Threads last December, with a caption that summed up his reaction: "On my holiday travels, I stopped and had breakfast. this occurred afterwards. I was gonna leave a cash tip......" He added, "These servers are out of control, a lot of times they blocked their blessings for greed!" View on Threads The post has since pulled in 4.5 million views, according to Newsweek, and the comment section became exactly what you'd expect: a full-scale argument about one of the most reliably combustible topics in American public life.On one side, people who felt the server crossed a line. "If you're not getting paid by your EMPLOYER, that's your fault. Tipping is OPTIONAL," wrote @gaga.looie. @trice_the_bea added, "U.S.A. should start learning how to pay its workers. Tips should be a reward for kind service, not their paycheck."On the other, people who felt the server's frustration was completely understandable given the economic reality behind it. "greed? in U.S. servers get a base salary of $2.13/hour on average," wrote @lucy.vard. "The majority of the money they make is tips. We can argue that the system is broken, and restaurant owners should pay their employees, and, while valid, it's a different point. This is how system works, and we shouldn't punish people for the system's imperfection." tipping culture debate, server tip note receipt, Lionell Carr Threads viral, restaurant tipping 2026, tipping etiquette US, Pew Research tipping survey, server minimum wage tips, cash tip restaurant, tipping fatigue America, viral restaurant receipt YouTube Both responses capture something true, which is probably why this post keeps spreading.The structural reality is that the American tipping system puts servers and customers in an uncomfortable position that neither of them created. According to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey, 72% of U.S. adults say they are being asked to tip in more places than five years ago. More Americans oppose businesses suggesting tip amounts (40%) than support it (24%). And 77% of diners say the quality of service is their primary factor in deciding how much to tip, which means a server's income is perpetually attached to variables outside their control.That pressure is real. So is the frustration of a customer who genuinely intended to leave cash and got a lecture in red ink before he had the chance.What makes this story harder to resolve than it looks is that the server's note wasn't wrong about the economics. It was just aimed at the wrong person. The broken part of the system isn't the customer who leaves cash instead of a card tip. It's the system that pays servers $2.13 an hour and asks both parties to sort out the rest between themselves.@azjohnsons put it plainly in the comments: "Tips are their salary. Not a blessing. They worked and should be paid. Sorry for the frustrated note but I get it."That might be the most honest sentence in the whole thread. tipping culture debate, server tip note receipt, Lionell Carr Threads viral, restaurant tipping 2026, tipping etiquette US, Pew Research tipping survey, server minimum wage tips, cash tip restaurant, tipping fatigue America, viral restaurant receipt YouTube You can follow Lionell Carr (@lionellsaidit2) on Instagram Threads for more content on lifestyle. This article originally appeared earlier this year.
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