30 Insufferable Main Character Types From The Last Month That Made Me See Red
2.This mom, who thought this was okay to do at a movie theater:
3.These people, who decided the sign didn't apply to them:
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4.This woman, who clearly wanted attention:
5.These adults, who kicked children off a public court:
6.This parent, who forgot the cardinal rule of a library: being quiet.
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AITA for taking my kids to the library?(throwaway for privacy reasons)Not here to cause drama or play victim, but I genuinely left the library today feeling humiliated and judged, and I want to know if I'm actually in the wrong.This morning around 11, I took my three kids to our local library. It's not school holidays, so I thought it'd be a great time for them to pick some books and have a calm morning inside for once. We usually go to the park, but I was tired and just wanted to sit with a coffee.We were in the kids' section, the area with toys, picture books, soft mats, etc. My toddler was toddling around the tables squealing with two blocks in hand, occasionally jumping off the reading cushions. My 6yo was throwing Duplo around yelling 'lava monster' (he's obsessed with dinosaurs right now), and my 8yo was under the table making cat noises and swatting at ankles as a joke (not touching anyone, most people laughed). I was supervising and making sure they weren't hurting anyone. They were just energetic not malicious.While they played, I sat down and FaceTimed my sister (who recently had a facelift and is stuck inside recovering). She wanted to say hi to the kids and show me how things were healing. I didn't have headphones so I had her on speaker, but the volume wasn't loud. We chatted for about 25 minutes while a cartoon was playing on the TV nearby so it's not like it was dead silent.Yes, my toddler had a few screaming moments over sharing, and my other son dumped out a box of picture books to 'build a trap.' But again this is a children's area. What do people expect?Anyway, an older woman (maybe 60s, floral blouse) came over and in a very passive-aggressive tone asked, 'Could you please take the phone call outside?' I explained I was talking to my sister post-surgery and we'd be done soon. She walked off shaking her head and a few minutes later was whispering to the staff.A staff member came over and told me they'd received 'several complaints.' I was asked to end the call, supervise the kids more closely, and was also told that food wasn't allowed (my daughter had a half-eaten muesli bar in her hand, which I was going to clean up when I was off the call). I was polite, but I honestly felt singled out. There were other noisy kids but I guess because I have three, I'm apparently not supervising properly?We left early, and I just felt so judged. I'm a single mum doing the best I can. My kids are high-energy, creative, and not robots. I'm not going to apologise for them being curious and playful in a space meant for that. If you want complete silence, maybe don't sit in the toy-filled kids' corner and expect a spa day.So, AITA for letting my kids be themselves in the children's section and taking a FaceTime call which was not that loud, or was everyone else just being dramatic?
7.This terrible, terrible person, who trashed a soup kitchen for views:
8.Every parent who let their kids ruin the park for everyone else:
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Hello Neighbors,We have a problem we hope you can help us with… for the past 6-8 weeks there has been quite a bit of destructive behavior happening at The Art Park. We have seen it on our surveillance videos and a few kind neighbors have reached out to notify us of what they have seen. It appears to be young children that walked to our campus to play on the playground unaccompanied by an adult. Neighbors and community members are welcome to use our playground, but children MUST BE SUPERVISED and act appropriately.The problems we have noticed include: children defecating and burying the feces on our playground where toddlers play, running around without pants on, children riding bikes in our parking lot/driveway when cars are pulling in, toys from the playground thrown into our koi fish pond, student artwork that was drying outside destroyed and hundreds of landscaping rocks thrown into the parking lot. If this behavior continues, we will be forced to lock up our playground after business hours; this is not an idea that we relish as it will cost us unnecessary funds and the neighborhood will not be able to enjoy the playground any longer. Thank you for any help you can provide in stopping this disrespectful behavior.
9.This passenger, who decided her "cleanliness" (you can wipe your seat down or do literally anything else!!!) was more important than the person behind her being able to use their seatback tray:
10.This wildly entitled woman, who thought "pick what you want" meant "steal full bushes":
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11.This man, who BROUGHT HIS OWN HOSE TO A CEMETARY so he could WASH HIS CAR there:
12.This selfish person, who couldn't let someone else have something nice:
13.This customer, who expected a military discount at a swimwear shop:
14.Allll of these selfish passengers:
15.This horrible person, who was either very dumb or a major jerk:
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16.This driver, who took up FOUR SPACES at a Starbucks:
17.This customer, who thought Starbucks employees should be ashamed of themselves for getting a name slightly wrong:
18.This "friend," who clearly thought being a dick was funny:
19.This attendee, who got up on stage during a watch party just so people would look at them:
20.This person, who clearly was trying to pass off their dog as a service dog:
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They do not allow certified service dogs which is absolutely illegal.★☆☆☆☆ Reviewed 22 Jun 2023I spoke with someone at the front desk earlier today to inform them I will be bringing my trained service dog, they said that was fine. The manager called my mom later on to inquire more and started off by asking if I had a disability. Under the laws of the ADA, any person with disabilities have the right to be accompanied by a service animal wherever the person is allowed to go. It is ILLEGAL to refuse service to people with a service dog. I am not able to attend my family weekend away because I cannot bring my service dog. We will not be staying here ever again.Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Response from Guest Services / Front Office at The Grand HotelResponded 20 Jul 2023Dear elyse1433,Your review is simply not true. We do allow service animals and we have had service dogs over the years. No one asked if you had a disability. You did not have a reservation with us so we did call your mom because the reservation was in her name. Your mom asked if you could bring your dog and we asked if it was a service dog, your mom informed us that it was not a service dog. Your parents had no problem with this, they still came and were absolutely lovely. When they checked out they said what a great stay they had and that they will be back. We look forward to their return and we wish you the best in wherever you end up staying next time you come to Ogunquit.
21.And this entitled reviewer, who got mad a baker didn't have availability:
22.This woman, who hogged the tire inflator area to clean out her car:
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23.This curmudgeonly neighbor:
24.And this terrible neighbor, who thought they were entitled to the parking space outside their house when, as commenters pointed out, they could've parked on the street and given their driveway to their mother:
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Being young & able-bodied, surely it would cause you little trouble to park a few houses down the street?Instead, you force my mother to do so, despite the large amount of pain & grief it causes her.This isn't about the law. This is about consideration, respect & care for the elderly, frail & disabled.I hope your parents are treated with more respect than you are displaying.To be frank, your lack of regard is shameful.You should be embarrassed of yourself.
25.These neighbors, who decided it was fine to block the sidewalk:
26.And whoever runs this car dealership, who also blocked the sidewalk:
27.This truck driver, who didn't care about anyone else:
28.This reviewer, who wanted a restaurant to stay open after closing on SUPERBOWL SUNDAY:
29.This subway-goer, who not only brought a giant, loud speaker on the subway, but also definitely created a safety hazard by getting all up in people's business:
30.And finally, this entitled person, who was literally Dudley Dursley:
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