Sharing a driveway with your neighbor may not always be incredible, but it's certainly doable if each person respects one another's space! However, if one neighbor feels like their space isn't being respected, it's okay to draw a line, or in this case, paint a physical thick one down the middle. Not out of spite, but out of mutual understanding. These neighbors agreed on the dividing line, however, one neighbor, Duncan, was unable to keep within his zone, continuously parking slightly over the line. Now we're not saying this is the most lethal crime ever committed, but it does mean that his neighbor has to struggle to get in and out of his parking spot… 

After multiple ignored requests to 'make space', Duncan's neighbor decided to park his spare car right up against the line, now limiting his space and mobility! If only he had moved his car over that extra 40cm in the first place, he wouldn't have to spend 20 minutes every day doing 15-point turns…Petty revenge or strategic justice?

Most of us work in an environment where a jump scare can cause a major typo. And typos can be annoying or embarrassing or, in some cases, cost money. But a typo won't put anyone in danger.

Jump scares in an office or ones in a carnival haunted house are one thing, a jump scare next to a spinning blade and a 400 lb metal part is basically begging for disaster. This factory worker stands at a machine that could turn a mistake into scrap metal and a body into a cautionary tale, and the workplace clown decides this is the perfect moment for hands on shoulders and a loud boo from behind.

Industrial safety sounds like it's already on thin ice. Everyone knows the rule: do not distract someone running heavy machinery, yet somehow a grown adult hears that and thinks exception for friendship. First warning comes from a lead who literally spells it out, and instead of adjusting, the coworker upgrades from talking in the danger zone to physical contact during an operation that needs full focus. That is not a prank, it is playing roulette with someone else's life because boredom kicked in on shift.

Anyone who's lived in an apartment building knows that you're never really alone, even when you're in your own living room eating cold leftovers and pretending you don't hear your upstairs neighbor practicing tap-dance at 11 p.m.

Shared walls come with shared… everything. The footsteps, the arguments, the questionable cooking smells, the mysterious thuds that you promise you're going to stop wondering about. And then there are the windows that act as accidental stages into other people's lives, especially at night.

Ask any long-term renter and they'll tell you they didn't mean to see anything. No one sits down with their cup of coffee planning to witness a stranger doing yoga in nothing but socks, or someone passionately rehearsing a breakup speech to their houseplants. But the view is the view, and apartment windows have a way of turning everyday neighbors into recurring characters in a show you never subscribed to.

Maybe it's the couple who keeps breaking up and getting back together loud enough for the entire block to develop an opinion. Maybe it's the guy who owns one chair, one lamp, and a giant sword. Maybe it's your neighbor who talks to pigeons like they're coworkers.

Apartment life isn't glamorous, but it is never, ever boring.

It took two decades for the ambitious two-part film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked to make it to the big screen. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, which itself is inspired by L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz, this prequel follows the ill-fated friendship between Elphaba and Galinda, who respectively grow up to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. 

The first film, which was released in November of last year, followed these characters in their school days and included such memorable songs as "Popular" and "Defying Gravity." It was a hit both critically and commercially, ultimately earning a whopping 10 Academy Award nominations. That left some big red shoes for these witches to fill the second time around.

From a commercial standpoint, the conclusion to this epic tale, titled Wicked: For Good, has risen to the occasion, having opened to over $150 million at the domestic box office. However, unlike the first film, the sequel has proven to be far more divisive, having suffered from a decidedly mixed critical reception.

Some fans have noted that this reception was inevitable, as the second act of the stage musical has always been weaker than the first. Others believe it to be the product of overexposure given the omnipresence of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's meme-filled press tour and awards campaign. Both of these interpretations are compelling, but at the end of the day, the true culprit has more to do with the film itself.

There is an exhausting self-seriousness in the artistic approach to Wicked: For Good that indicates a fundamental misunderstanding of why people loved the stage musical in the first place. In this second half, director Jon M. Chu and his team, who also helmed the first film, seem more concerned with dressing this Wizard of Oz prequel up as prestige cinema in the hopes that it can win more Academy Awards rather than finding joy in the structurally flawed source material. The result is a movie musical with an identity crisis. Wicked: For Good aspires to be more like the critically acclaimed, Best Picture-winning Chicago when in reality, the blueprint should have been the unabashedly unpretentious, box office juggernaut that was Mamma Mia!

At this movie theater, employee expectations include more than just handing out popcorn buckets and scanning tickets — these workers were told to shovel snow!

Working at a movie theater these days is much less glamorous than in decades past. I don't know if you've been recently, but you don't really even need employees to get into the theater. They'll just scan your phone, since you probably got the tickets on an app, and from there, you seat yourself. Even if you show up without a ticket, you're supposed to buy it yourself on a kiosk. But they still haven't invented a robot that can make you a heaping bucket of warm popcorn for like $19, so at least the employees have that task to complete! Besides that, movie theater workers sweep up said popcorn from the floors after showings, keep the restrooms clean, and help customers if any issues arise. It's not glamorous, but it's not the worst job in the world, either. (I bet they also get to watch free movies, too, which would be a fun perk!)

At this theater, though, the boss overextended the range of employee tasks to include… shoveling snow in the parking lot. How bizarre! If the snow is that bad, there's no way that people are going to be driving to a movie anyway. They'll probably just sit home and watch Netflix on the couch — no need to brave icy roads if you've got perfectly good movies at home. But that didn't stop this boss from ordering employees to haul snow, which one employee did exhaustively. Good for him for getting both a workout and a huge paycheck, as well as making the boss look ridiculous.

In every wedding party, there is at least one person who manages to make the entire ceremony about themselves, and it's often not the person getting married.

For those of you who have had the sometimes fortunate and oftentimes unfortunate experience of being a part of a bridal party, you likely know that the organization of a wedding with a group like that can reveal people's true colors. Sure, we tend to discuss how this manifests in the bride and groom's behavior, but it can also come from friends and family from childhood, school, and everywhere in between.

In this instance, the author's bridesmaid insisted that her sister come to her friend's wedding, despite the fact that the two barely knew one another. At first, the author was fine with it because she thought the sister would be the bridesmaid's plus one. Then, the bridesmaid revealed that her spouse was, in fact, coming as well. So this was an additional guest that she just felt entitled to invite.

Eventually, as the wedding approached, the bridesmaid needed to pull out of the ceremony because she was very pregnant at the time. Not a problem, but the sister decided that she still needed to come. This drove the bride understandably insane.

This shop manager accused an employee of costing the company eighteen thousand euros by ordering parts without approval, threatening to take the sum out of their pay, while the rest of the staff pretended not to hear a thing as the foreman backed up the paperwork. This is just another shift at a place where shouting counts as workflow management and following instructions is a gamble taken daily with someone else's money. Everyday drama in a repair shop where ordering parts turns into a professional hazard and basic workplace skills get punished on a whim.

It can be satisfying to host a large-scale event, but only once all is said and done—everyone has long gone, and you can finally take a seat and decompress and debrief with the closest friends and family who still remain. All that planning, and coordinating, and executing, and cooking, and cleaning… all that energy and time just to make sure that everyone has had a good time, all of that now behind you, you can finally enjoy it retrospectively. 

It really goes without saying that a large event is absolutely exhausting. Especially so when it's with family, since you put all that effort in just to create what is a veritable powder keg waiting to detonate, carefully avoiding topics that will light up the room in all the wrong ways and cautiously disengaging from when those relatives bring up controversial subjects or try to stick to a 

It's all glamorous on paper: warm smiles, everyone laughing together, and remembering things that happened years ago, all in the setting of good food and decorations like it's some sort of Hallmark holiday movie.

In this case, after being the de facto host for a great many family holiday events, this woman decided that she was no longer going to shoulder the burden of making everything work for her entire family. She announced that she would not be hosting the next Christmas, giving her family plenty of time to sort out an alternative. They, however, thought that she was being a "grinch" and "cancelling" Christmas, and seemed unwilling and unable to start planning an alternative for themselves. 

All anyone else saw was the perfectly executed event, and since everything seemed effortless, they assumed that it was so. Or, maybe they knew more than they were willing to admit to, owing to the fact that nobody else is willing to host. The fact that the entire rest of the family has been blithely unable to organize one gathering without this one member's input speaks volumes to the amount of weight that was being placed on her hosting.

Hosting is, of course, much easier if everyone is willing to chip in and help out. But when the groupthink leads everyone to decide that they can just show up without contributing, it can become a massive burden. 

Receptionists are powerful people, so don't get on their bad sides!

People believe that those with power are like, CEOs and other higher-ups. But those with the real power in a workplace are the ones managing them, like their assistants, and in many cases, the front desk receptionists. These workers have a vast control over the day-to-day flow of the workspace, and it can make a huge difference in how the entire company operates. 

You've probably experienced this firsthand. At some doctor's offices, the receptionist is calm and composed, and the office runs like a smoothly oiled machine because of it. But then sometimes you go to another place where the receptionist is overwhelmed and dealing with irritating customers, and you can just tell they're frazzled. Things don't run nearly as smoothly, and stuff falls through the cracks. 

After working in reception for some time, these front desk workers have seen it all, and they're sharing their stories. They know exactly how to deal with clients who come in all worked up — how to calm them down, or if that doesn't work, how to get them to leave and never come back! 

When you decide to sell your house and move to a different home, you do it knowing that some of your beloved belongings will have to stay behind. Moving always forces you to look at all the stuff you've accumulated so far and consider what must come with you and what is no longer needed.

Now, smart home devices are a tricky one. On one hand, you probably want your next home to be a "smart" one as well, and those devices usually cost a lot of money. On the other hand, those devices might not work as well in your new home, and removing and then re-installing them might amount to more work than just buying a new system.

That is why the home seller in the story below planned on selling these devices to the buyers and even offered to help them figure out how to use them. The buyers, however, refuse to pay any money and insist that the seller just leave the devices for them to figure out alone.

The seller complied, knowing fully well the system would not work without their involvement. Then they decided to prove that to the entitled buyers…

You know that one coworker who keeps their job against all odds? Yeah, the one who doesn't know anything about the role they are supposed to be working in, but still, somehow stays afloat by the skin of their teeth? Why do we cover for those colleagues? A combination of factors will prompt us hard workers to cover the tracks of those who do not know how to do it themselves. However, mainly, you never want to assume someone is purposely falling behind because they don't want to work. You hope that they will appreciate your help and apply your teachings accordingly, rather than taking advantage of your intellect and kindness, and try to make you do their work for the rest of your time at the company.

Wishful thinking is a disease, and we must all get well soon if we are going to persevere in the rough waters of corporate America. Corporate wherever, really.

The accountant in the story below works in Accounts Receivable and reveals to a colleague that they haven't been chasing payments from several customers of the company. Essentially, her entire job. Now, her colleague decides to go through the work of learning new skills to clean up her mess. She receives praise for it, and the accountant complains about having to resume her job duties. Talk about entitled. What would you do in the colleague's position?

This 18-year-old returned home for her first Thanksgiving weekend with her family since starting college, and it did not take long for her to reignite her ongoing feud with her entitled stepfather.

This dude was a manchild, pure and simple. He completely lacked the ability to clean up after himself, often leaving the bathroom in a state of total disarray. It was as if he expected all the women in his household to fix his messes for him. His entitlement was unique. It wasn't like he ordered anyone around. It was just ingrained behavior.

Well, the author of this story was never a fan of his, and the way he frequently refused to clean the bathroom became emblematic of a larger problem within the family. So, she started tampering with his bath products and making his experience just as messy. She also constantly alerted her mother every time her stepfather left a gross mess in the house. 

Eventually, his behavior improved, but as she states in her story, once she left for college, those old habits came back. Now that she's here for the weekend, she only has a limited amount of time to ensure that he takes care of his things again.

Where does one draw the line between corporate sugar-coating and straight-up fiction? Definitely don't ask this software developer because he certainly has no clue! He's built his career on completely fake 'experience and references,' yet has somehow managed to become more successful than the majority of his coworkers and friends…How? Well, let's just say his method goes against everything our parents taught us about honesty growing up! 

Establishing a system where he was able to create an illusion to all those around him, while simultaneously climbing he corporate ladder. Would you argue he's the man who inspired the story of Suits' Mike Ross…or simply a man who got lucky? When he would get caught or fired, he would just remove those jobs from his resume…as if they never even happened. Eventually, learning his capabilities and limits to ensure he could deliver his company's expectations without getting caught. What we fear is how often this occurs in the work world. Do we ever truly know the people with sit next to us for eight hours a day, or is everyone holding onto their illusory masks for dear life? 

This healthcare worker deals with losing a parent and immediately hits a wall with management, who tries to deny the full bereavement leave clearly stated in the union handbook. Five days entitled becomes one day offered, and every extra bit of time will require calling off as if grief operates on a schedule approved by the staff rota. Handbook rules look less like policy and more like folklore passed around in the break room; every plea for relief is met with "I'll check the handbook" and a shrug.

Management prefers to interpret union agreements as loose guidelines, parsing compassion like limited stock in the backroom. Even with a physical copy and clear language about eligibility, the response is a familiar game of delaying tactics and half-promises of future answers. Standard procedure means offering condolences and then instructing staff to call in sick if comfort requires more than a shift or two.

This story helped us decide, once and for all, what is better – an Airbnb or a simple hotel room. The answer? hotel room all the way.

Why? Well, because when you book a hotel room, there is no way for the reservation to get randomly canceled because the host doesn't feel like hosting. Generally, you get what you signed up for in a hotel room; no surprises, no weird hosts, and no need to deal with customer service.

How does this story teach us this valuable lesson? Well, this Airbnb guest was supposed to stay in a room in the host's house for one night. But when they got there, no one was at the house, and the host was nowhere to be seen. When the guest finally managed to get a hold of him, the host reported that he would not make it home that night and that he had to cancel the reservation. 

We should all be a little more neighborly. Instead of ducking your head behind a tree so you can avoid small talk with your next-door neighbor, flash them a smile and ask them about the weather. Even though it might feel a little painful at first, setting the foundation for a trustworthy, nurturing relationship with your community members will benefit you more than it will hurt you.

You should know by now, though, that not everyone will build a "trustworthy" relationship with you out of the goodness in their heart. Some will act nice one moment, then demand something from you the next. The difference? It depends on whether they feel slighted or not.

In this next story's case, the person who shares the tale apparently imposed their own idea of a property line when they installed their own fence close to their neighbor's—even though the fence is on their property, so it shouldn't matter.

This might sound a bit confusing, but all you need to know before jumping into the narrative is this: The neighbor's fence exists solely on their own property, but they expect the resident to pay for half of it because they are "using it". How? Who knows. Scroll to read.

Ahhhh, there's nothing like a little scam to wake up to in the morning. Whether it be $10 or $1000, being unfairly taken for a dime hits the ego like nothing else. When you know someone is so obviously taking advantage of your kindness, simply to make an extra buck or two! This traveler was ready for vacation and extremely excited about his accommodation…he wasn't going to settle on anything this trip, and even paid the $10 for his accommodations parking spot…It's the small things!

However, after arriving at the Airbnb, he quickly learned that his luxurious parking was actually just a spot on a public street near the house. Key word: public, Key message: free! He was annoyed by the homeowner's entitlement and confronted him for charging a parking fee on a free, public road. His response? 'Well, you should have done more research on the area before agreeing…' He was now fuming, and it wasn't about the money. It was about this homeowner's sly attitude…so he reported him to Airbnb, potentially ruining his "only form of income" over a $10 scam…

We all have that one memorable holiday meal that gets turned into family legend! 

Some meals just do not go to plan, as you'll know if you've ever cooked a meal in your life. And for some reason, when the pressure is on, like for big holiday meals, the meals that don't turn out well effect way more than just one person. If you forget to turn the oven on before putting in the turkey for 6 hours, you're going to leave a lot of cousins with grumbling stomachs. 

It could be so much worse than just forgetting to cook the turkey, though! One family wound up with the entire dinner on the floor! When that happens, it's time to call for backup, meaning call for a dozen pizzas to be delivered to your home. And then of course, there are just a bunch of dishes that no one in their right minds should be eating. That is a good reminder to make sure your turkeys are fully cooked through, and that you're using actual recipes to make your dishes, and not just using your imagination. Check out all the impressively unappetizing meals below before you spend time with your own family and eat some dishes that are hopefully 100x tastier.

This resident and her husband were tired of the constant leaf-blowing, and we honestly don't blame them.

That being said, what they did to retaliate wasn't exactly neighborly behavior either, and folks in the comments section were quick to point that out,

Still, this story had a lot of us feeling like Cate Blanchett, who has become known on the internet not just for her acting but also for her passionate views on the pointlessness of leaf-blowing. Think about it. You're moving a pile of leaves from one side of your lawn to another, only for the wind to inevitably bring those leaves back to where they once were. 

Plus, you're making an insane amount of noise that drives your neighbors crazy. You're probably making a new enemy in the neighborhood every time you use your leaf-blower. Then, there is the fact that leaf-blowers aren't even environmentally friendly. As the Oscar winner has noted, the pointless use of leaf-blowers is an apt metaphor for our inadequacy as a human species.

Keep scrolling below for this neighbor's petty revenge, which may or may not have been warranted.

Some neighbor stories are sitcom material, minus the laugh track. One house, two driveways, endless chaos. The neighbors are parked like they are inventing new Tetris moves, blocking the start of the driveway and forcing episode after episode of waiting games just to get home. Even when a car finally moves, there is another one blocking the split in back or sitting smack in the middle of your precious parking spot.

The new low blows have come fast. Now they are dropping garbage on your turf, not just small things either, but three mattresses. Bulk disposal on someone else's property is peak community energy. Security cameras catch almost everything, but invisible boundaries do not seem to matter. The laundry cart incident is still fresh in the memory. One neighbor needed it, took it, and apologized in shaky translation. No harm meant, but also no warning.

Every request is met with more confusion than malice. If anyone just asked to use a spot or toss some bulk on your curb, there would be compromise and shared frustration, not silent theft and property party tricks. It is not about language. It is about basic neighbor courtesies and asking first. English, Spanish, or a phone app is fine. Mutual respect is not limited by dialect.