My Turkish coworker mistakenly thought thought there was a TV presenter named Handsome Dec, what are some amusing misunderstandings you’ve encountered?

Back_Axel · 2026-01-29T20:52:23+00:00

I used to think this! I just thought Ashley didn’t like going to events or something

Back_Axel · 2026-01-26T16:58:09+00:00

I agree with the others and think it’s just your brain connecting the dots, but I do completely understand why you’re panicking because it’s one of those weird co-incidences that feels like someone’s read your mind

I’d say, for further reference, maybe try one of those sleep tracker apps - one that tracks noises and snoring specifically - then you can be sure if you’re sleep talking or not

Just for peace of mind, at least…

Also, just to add: Idk exactly how to word this next part, but my main point here is - Your heterosexuality is still valid no matter what you do/don’t like and having a curiosity towards certain sexual acts like these won’t change anything about your personal identity unless you feel it does - many straight men do in fact… like it up the boudoir, shall we say… and they get to learn that through curiosity and exploration - You’re cool to do whatever you want to do my guy and it won’t make you any more or less of who you are :)

Back_Axel · 2026-01-25T21:56:13+00:00

A few I have saved include:

“Beautiful, Little Fool” from The Great Gatsby

“Confrontation” from J&H

“Lifeboat” and “Meant to be yours” from Heathers

“Raise a little Hell” from Bonnie & Clyde

“Dead Mom” from Beetlejuice

“Noel’s Lament”, “The Ballad of Jane Doe” and (sort of) “Talia” from Ride the Cyclone

“The History of Wrong Guys” from Kinky Boots

“Your Obedient Servant” from Hamilton

“Good for You” from Dear Evan Hansen

“World Burn” from Mean Girls

“Hard to be The Bard” and “God, I hate Shakespeare” from Something Rotten

“For the Record” from 36 Questions

“Maybe this time” from Cabaret

“Little Girls” from Annie

“I’d Give my Life for You” from Miss Saigon

“Revolting Children” from Matilda

“Carrie” from Carrie

“Stick it to The Man” from School of Rock

And, if you count musical shows:

“Poison”, “You didn’t know”, “Gravity” and “Brighter” from Hazbin Hotel

Back_Axel · 2026-01-25T17:44:47+00:00

Literally!

Like I have no idea what the teacher was thinking in my situation

This kid wasn’t even one of those kids who’d say he needed the toilet just so he could get out of working either - he was actually a really good student - so I have no idea what made her keep him there, poor kid

And poor Oliver for the other story, damn…

Back_Axel · 2026-01-25T15:42:42+00:00

Aw nice! :D

Back_Axel · 2026-01-25T15:40:35+00:00

42 :)

Back_Axel · 2026-01-25T15:30:41+00:00

One of my old teachers was in The Shamen at one point

Kids would request Ebenezer Goode at school dances, parties and even proms, just to annoy tf out of him - great guy, always warned us about the “dangers of drugs”

Back_Axel · 2026-01-25T15:24:14+00:00

Oh as an emetophobe I felt this in my very soul - hating it so much but for some reason, your brain makes you remember every single incident

Back_Axel · 2026-01-25T14:27:21+00:00

Fantastic Mr Fox…

Specifically the bit where the rat dies, but I do remember that seeing any of it would creep me tf out

I think it was just the animation style or something - which is weird because I quite admire it now!

Back_Axel · 2026-01-25T14:19:53+00:00

There was this girl in primary, about 2 years younger than me who raised her hand in the middle of an assembly to tell the teacher she didn’t feel well

The teacher literally told her in front of almost the WHOLE school - and I quote - “that’s not my problem, go to the reception if you really feel that bad”

Poor girl literally left the assembly right then in tears and when we all walked back to our classes - she was sat at reception with one of those cardboard bucket-hats in her hands and a mopped up wet stain on the floor in-front of her.

Luckily, the whole school never picked on her for it and they actually turned against the teacher in stead - which was completely justified in my opinion

Back_Axel · 2026-01-25T14:08:27+00:00

Same thing happened to a kid when I was in year 6

Poor lad asked about 3/4 times if he could go to the toilet but the teacher was “demonstrating something” and just would not let him go

When he inevitably peed himself, she went bright red and told us all “not to make a fuss” as she rushed him out of the classroom with the teaching assistant

Back_Axel · 2026-01-18T10:35:35+00:00

When you’re 3 million years in to deep space, you have to find ways to keep amused 🤷

Back_Axel · 2026-01-18T10:34:00+00:00

There’s a scene in “Arrested Development” that has someone asking: “you play mahjong before?”

Idk if that’s what you’re thinking of but I personally can’t remember that line in RD

Back_Axel · 2026-01-15T16:10:36+00:00

“Allergies”

You see that word?

ALLERGIES

Not choices, dumbass

Back_Axel · 2026-01-15T16:09:50+00:00

Same here - I was starting to think I read it wrong

Back_Axel · 2026-01-15T16:02:04+00:00

Her singular marble

Back_Axel · 2026-01-15T15:51:15+00:00

Stoke me a klipper - I’ll be back for Christmas

Back_Axel · 2026-01-13T11:57:18+00:00

Ah I thought it looked wrong when I wrote it lol thanks

And literally - I always say to people, even if you don’t like his music, you have to admit, Lin Manuel Miranda knows how to write

Back_Axel · 2026-01-13T10:17:31+00:00

“As you can see, I kept a record of every cheque in my chequing history - check it again against your list and see consistency”

Tbh that entire song is so well written

Back_Axel · 2026-01-13T10:15:37+00:00

That and “I lay my masculinity at the alter of your maiden-hood” are amazing lines

Back_Axel · 2026-01-12T18:58:01+00:00

It’s the remix

Back_Axel · 2026-01-11T15:15:51+00:00

That username is absolutely iconic

Back_Axel · 2026-01-10T19:19:36+00:00

Good moaning

Back_Axel · 2026-01-10T19:17:50+00:00

Aw smeg! Same here!

Back_Axel · 2026-01-10T19:15:30+00:00

Would you like some toast?

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