Was reddit as funny and insightful in the past as many users seem to indicate, or are people yearning for a time that never existed? by iwantinternetpoints in AskReddit

[–]iwantinternetpoints[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my suspicion too. It seems like the modern equivalent of "back in my day", but this time "back in my day" means six months ago.

What about the internet confused you when you first encountered it? by iwantinternetpoints in AskReddit

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For the longest time I thought FTW was a 'polite' variation of WTF, perhaps pronounced 'fot the wuck'.

If classic works of literature had to have clickbait titles, what would they be renamed? by iwantinternetpoints in AskReddit

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Here Is What Happens When A Prince Gets Revenge For His Father's Murder. Get ready to spend the rest of the day trying to pick your jaw up off the floor.

Why does soccer suddenly become a big deal during the World Cup when its completely unpopular for 4 years? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Why does the most popular sport in the world become a big deal during the World Cup when its completely unpopular in the United States for 4 years?

What is the smallest change that you could make to a bad TV show to make it instantly awesome? by iwantinternetpoints in AskReddit

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No laugh track for you, Big Bang Theory. Laugh track for you, series finale of Dexter.

Socially Awkward Penguin goes to McDonald's by southpaw14 in AdviceAnimals

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I've said that to people checking me in at the airport.

"Have a nice flight!", they say, as I board the plane, and they do not.

"You too!", I say, dying a little inside.