Funny

December 6, 2019

Hilariously Honest “Definitions” of Everyday Words Reveal Their Hidden Meanings

If you’ve ever texted “K” to someone, it could mean “okay” but you know it really only means one thing: you’re mad as hell. Instagram account HipDict tells it how it is, by defining what “K” and other everyday words really imply. The hilarious “definitions” are all user submitted, so anyone can add to the highly relatable crowdsourced collection.

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November 15, 2019

Adorably Hilarious Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Our domestic pets make us laugh on a daily basis, but animals in the wild can have their funny moments, too. Now in its 5th year, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards recently announced the hilarious winning photos for 2019. The funny images were chosen from over 4,000 entries from 68 different countries, revealing that silly playfulness is universal amongst animals.

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October 9, 2019

This “Normal” Drinking Glass Is Actually an Ancient Greek Party Prank

If you didn't think the ancient Greeks had a sense of humor, this clever drinking cup might convince you. What looks like an ordinary cup is actually a practical joke waiting to happen and it was invented by none other than Pythagoras. This philosopher and mathematician is probably most commonly known as the man behind the Pythagorean theorem, taught in geometry classes around the world.

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September 3, 2019

Man Takes Photos of Engagement Ring in Front of Girlfriend without Her Noticing

When it comes to planning a proposal, timing is everything. While waiting for the “perfect” moment is standard practice when popping the question. Self-described “spontaneous improviser” Edi Okoro took this idea to the extreme—and he has a hilarious Facebook album to prove it. For an entire month, Okoro secretly snapped photographs of his girlfriend, Cally Read, unknowingly posing with an engagement ring.

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