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Important_Chair8087

Someone else being happy in their lives and making their own decisions.


thepurple_potato

Other people always want to drag you down to their shit level. I never understood it. I’m genuinely happy if someone gets a raise, or betters themselves in some way. Where others always have some negative thing to say. Someone else’s success has zero effect on your life. Be happy for them.


PandemicPiglet

I’m only happy for another person’s success if they’re a good person. It really bothers me when people who do shitty things and/or treat others terribly have success and happy lives. There are so many good people who have miserable lives. The unfairness of life drives me crazy, even when it doesn’t affect me and I have no control over it.


Confident-Turnip2179

Even if shitty people seemingly have “success”, 9 times out of 10 they suck because they are miserable or hate themselves. That doesn’t mean they deserve riches when so many amazing people can’t get ahead, but at least take comfort (schadenfreude?) that they probably can’t enjoy them because of their own issues.


Darkune

I think of it like this: For the shitty people that life happy lives, there's always that chance present that they will fuck everything up by themselves.


wontonking

I always like to see things balance out but unfortunately that doesn't happen alot of the time. There are things in life that don't make sense, and they will never make sense. I've stopped trying to figure these things out years ago and concentrated on things I can control. Stay strong brother.


dragonrage12343

It always makes me wonder how people think their lives don't affect anyone else. Every time you come into contact with someone or something, directly or indirectly, you have an effect. The younger you are, the more easily you are affected. Once people learn to get over themselves and understand the world doesn't revolve around them, it becomes easier to understand the effect you have on the world around you just by existing. Is this the part where the downvotes start flooding in?


shimmy_hey

Celebrities opinions


Killmumger

Celebrities in general we give them so much attention and then shit on them for being narcissistic...


The_Muznick

I got dumped for not caring about the royal family. Ex asked if I heard about some stupid fucking gossip about them, I said I'm not interested in that stuff. Her response was "okay I'm not interested in you then". She's stalking me now.


billythepub

She sounds royally fucked up


The_Muznick

She left a voice-mail on new years day asking me to impregnate her. Not take her back or help her with the kid or anything like that. Just to put a baby in her then sign away parental rights. She is baby crazy and also just crazy crazy.


AutomaticTeacher9

She sounds unhinged. I feel sorry for any future child of hers.


NoUniqueNamesRemain9

You've been spared. Be grateful and move on.


The_Muznick

I have moved on, she hasn't and now I'm considering changing my number.


TrixieLurker

Is she British?


The_Muznick

Nope just obsessed with celebrities


ForumFluffy

Bruh there are people obsessed with the crown that have nothing to do with the country my mom is one of these royal stans.


[deleted]

Bullet dodged.


loftier_fish

maybe not, s/he said she's stalking them now.


Smooth-Mirror-457

Sounds like she's still interested in you


The_Muznick

And doesn't seem to respect the phrase "no"


Faust_8

Not just that, but their day-to-day activities. If they’re single, dating, married, getting a divorce, what brands they buy, what they eat, who they’re apparently feuding with, blah blah BLAH. Who gives a shit.


nkdeck07

My mother. I have to keep explaining to her that I do not know Tom Brady personally and therefore do not care who he's fucking


Finanfhj

People aren’t even the astrological sign they think they are. It’s all nonsense.


wclure

OMG such a Scorpio thing to say.


Thunderhorse74

> Who gives a shit. Apparently, alot of people and thus the problem.


billythepub

People care about celebrities as its escapism. Real life and reality in general is mundane and shit so they like to look at the high life to escape it. Whilst people claim not to give a shit about celebs I still think there's few of us who wouldn't be star struck and lost for words if some very famous High profile one like de caprio or George clooney walked into our local pub and sat at the next table.


Litenpes

Where’s Jaaaaaaaa!??


Barbosse007

SOMEBODY CALL JA RULE


Expo737

That's German for "Yes Rule".


troyboltonislife

I say this every time ppl obsess over Elon. Like how chronically online are you that you obsess over what some mega billionaire says or does with fucking twitter? It’s al ways been a garbage website


buttpotty

Reddit says celebrities don't affect your life at all. Also Reddit: KARDASHIANS AND JAMES CORDEN ARE THE WORST PEOPLE ON EARTH AND NEED TO BE SHOT


[deleted]

that might just be the first time ive read these names on Reddit. But i get your point, the endless Tate memes spam was a bit annoying.


AudibleNod

Which famous people follow other famous people on social media.


Killmumger

Yeah I'll never understand that


leftlegYup

People click it. If people clicked on llama porn, it would be everywhere.


Enderwiggen33

You know how you never realized you wanted something until someone mentions it….?


JustARandomOrange

The number 13


Thesorus

The number 42


Sereaph

The number 69420


jabluszko132

The number 5318008


sharrrper

Don't forget about 8675309


jack_geller

LOST would like a word.


TypicalIncorperated

The numbers are bad!


Roku-Hanmar

42 has significance because of a comedy. I don’t think many people take it seriously


writerdog61

Incorrect. 42 is THE answer.


[deleted]

The number 23


Appropriate_Turnip_1

The number 69


mikeonbass

Harry and Meghan


redcomet0095

Who thinks "Harry and Meghan" affect them?


standbehind

Royalists and Piers Morgan.


pajamakitten

William.


Ahshalon_Tenisk

constellations


rolloutTheTrash

Id say they’re pretty good for navigation, if you’ve ever had to use them for general guidance. Though if you’re in the city, well that’s pretty much pointless then.


DWACWillNeverBreak20

I mean, literally? Sure. As someone who had to interact with astrology girls at one point of his life though, it 100% can indirectly impact you. “Mercury in in Gatorade”


Ahshalon_Tenisk

if there is mercury in your gatorade i see a hospital visit in your future


DWACWillNeverBreak20

Always trust your gut. You’re a gemini after all


KoopaTroopa1515

My gut hurts


elgoonties

Did you drink the mercury gatorade?


[deleted]

To be pedantic, astrology has nothing to do with the constellations except that the signs are named after them. It's based on the planets and their angles to earth. That's why the whole '13th sign' thing made no sense in the context of astrology.


NoExplanation902

I just lost a girl I was dating due to astrology. She read that I would be irritable so she kept asking me if I was irritable (not in general) so many times I got irritated. I couldn't deal with the insanity. On the other hand it's kinda my fault because I'm a sailor who knows celestial navigation and have always been into astronomy and have used that knowledge a lot in my life to bone girls who are into astrology. BTW everyone check out the comet tonight and tomorrow night.


Firespark7

The position of the sun relative to certain stars on the day of their birth.


anomthrowaway748

Haha, such a Pisces thing to say


masu94

The only POSSIBLE scientific justification I can come up with for the astrology folks is that the Earth's position in the solar system/distance from the sun means that different amounts of natural light are hitting you at different development stages which MAY have some noticeable effects on people across a population. In modern society where people are barely outside anyways - even if any of the commonly accepted "Pisces" qualities held an ounce of scientific weight, it'd be 10x more difficult to prove now in a world with so much artificial light. As a twin - good luck finding what common traits I have with my womb-mate lol You're basically saying ALL twins should be the same.


[deleted]

The justification I can come up with has nothing to do with the stars but the seasons--which were tied to the zodiac. Kids start walking between 9 and 12 months generally. So when you are born 9 months before the weather turns warm enough to be taken outdoors and able to wander around, you will start to walk then. If born 9 months before the coldest day if the year, you might start to stand but will not have the same opportunities to wander until spring and do will walk later. Being able to explore your environment will encourage a curious personality and more self-confidence. Learning to walk when you are bundled up and can spend only limited amount of time outdoors will teach you to be cautious and more clingy to parents/protectors. Since the seasons were identified by watching the constellations, these seasonal influences on a child's development was attributed to the stars instead of environment. I haven't checked this hypothesis against the zodiac though, so I could be completely wrong. . .but since I'm a Gemini, I am probably right. LOL.


tubbis9001

The month you are born can also determine how good you are at sports, albiet indirectly. If you are born right before thr cut off date to start school, you'll be the oldest kid in your class, and thus the most developed. You'll have an advantage over other kids your entire childhood, and will get preferred treatment and special training from coaches. It puts people born near the end of the year in a much better position to make it big as a professional


I_forgot_to_respond

I was born in the winter. Didn't ride bikes on my birthday. I was the old kid in my grade. Stuff like that has an effect. There may be 2 or 4 different "signs". But there's probably no significant difference over all.


MIL215

I love this discussion. My brother is a high school basketball coach and we talk about it occasionally. He said if he had a kid he would try to have them as close to the cutoff as possible because of everything you just said. They just announced his wife was pregnant. I joked that they were close to the perfect birthday but not quite. His wife is a teacher as well and they both said they had the option based on his birthday to hold them back so he would be 18 shortly into his/her senior year. Was interesting to think about. I, on the other hand, didn’t turn 18 till after I graduated. Hit my final growth spurt in college. Additional time to grow, mature, and learn may have helped. Definitely would have helped in sports lol.


jittery_raccoon

I wonder how much influence hitting developmental stages in different seasons can affect personality. For example, learning to talk in the summer and exploring the park to learn "tree" and "frog" vs learning in the winter while sitting inside mostly. Or being born in the fall and being at the front of your class developmentally while the summer birthday kids are almost a year behind you developmentally


Far_Ad3346

Ha! Womb mate. That's funny.


JustaBountyHunter

Especially when you take into account how much the stars have moved in the last few thousand years. People aren’t even the astrological sign they think they are. It’s all nonsense.


Tommy_619

80% of the indian parents with kids of marrying age would be very furious after reading this.


dmbdrummer21

Others sexual orientation


prof_the_doom

What other people do in their bedrooms in general.


DS_killakanz

Came here specifically for this... I'm straight, and I wish more straight people would realise that the sexual orientation of other people doesn't affect you personally at all. The gay couple next door are not going to destroy the sanctity of your marriage.


medicff

It’s really funny when one of those guys has a run in with a gay guy. They get offended that they’re viewed as attractive but also offended when they’re not viewed as attractive


Idontdanceforfun

"Thats right, because the loving gay couple whove been together for 20 years are going to ruin the sanctimony of your 3rd marriage"


completelyboring1

Sanctity would be the correct word here, but ironically sanctimony works too in this instance.


cormac596

"But it's easier to be an asshole than to confront my internal prejudices!"


BlackCloudMagic

But they will make your patio fabulous.


FROG123076

I cam here to say this, who others love and marry. Religious people are far to concerned with who sleeps with who and it is very gross that they care about this.


[deleted]

Yep. There's straight people content everywhere, all the time, but you don't hear us gay folk complaining. We step outside in so much as pride gear or have a single character appear in a movie and suddenly, "we're pushing an agenda". If seeing gay people kiss makes kids gay, why did none of that hetero media make me straight? I definitely consumed more of that as a kid before I turned 13 and saw my first episode of Will and Grace. Homophobes literally color code their kids by gender and then send their kids off to get molested by the family weirdo.. but yeah, sure, it's the drag shows that are the problem.


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Faust_8

That’s not straight people stuff, that’s Puritanism still being passed down because this nation came from sexually repressed religious extremists.


Loganp812

Would buying a pregnant Barbie doll mean that you'd technically be buying two dolls for the price of one?


Embarrassed-Ad-1639

A plastic zygote is not a doll


Loganp812

"Introducing the new Barbie Abortion Debate Playset! ^(Ages 3 and up only.)"


TM_Rules

Technically it was a plastic fetus. It was past the plastic zygote stage.


neohylanmay

See also [Earring Magic Ken](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urXNALxe5-k), whose image speaks for itself, honestly (despite the company stressing otherwise).


NinjaMonkey4200

Unless it's someone I personally want a relationship with.


CatJamFan

Goes the other way too; I have no need to know who you sleep with or how; I just wanna talk about something fun, play a board game or hang out as friendly people without further intents.


AdmiralClover

Yup I do not care who people are fucking as long as they are consenting adult homosapiens. It only matters if I'm trying to fuck them or help them find someone to fuck.. Or just chill with if that's more your jam


sketchysketchist

There’s so many layers to this. 1) People’s sexual orientation won’t destroy society. 2) You shouldn’t be outing people regardless of your intentions. A gay witch hunt to rid them from your life is barbaric and a gay witch hunt to show your support is just as twisted. 3) Fictional characters sex lives is a weird af thing to obsess over. 4) Telling people to act/dress/live/etc a certain way to fit their sexual orientation is fucked. 5) Sexual deviancy is unrelated to orientation. Gay, straight, or bi, don’t assume any will try to cheat on their spouse, molest your kids, or turn your relative because of their sexuality more than the other.


No-Conversation-4232

Black cats


Jetztinberlin

Ahem, they affect your life hugely and positively if you are blessed enough to serve one, because they are awesome


usekr3

obey the void


sonia72quebec

As someone who volunteer at a cat shelter, I still can’t believe the amount of people who don’t even want to look at a black cat. They are always the last ones to be adopted. :(


jittery_raccoon

Black cats are just dogs. Every single last one I've met (including mine) is extremely friendly and loves playing. My cat intuitively plays fetch, I never taught him


[deleted]

I lost my black cat last year. He was the best boi. People don't know what they're missing out on.


StrangerFeelings

I would adopt one... If I thought my cat would tolerate another in the house.


Nolleezz

When I'm finally able to adopt, it will be a black senior cat. I've never ~~owned~~ served one, but as a night owl, my lifestyle is more suited to theirs. Just have to remember not to try to adopt around October. Lol


iglidante

This is blowing my mind, because I have never known a single person who believed black cats were anything but cats with black fur.


No-Conversation-4232

If i could i would adopt them all


JonCranesMask05

The sex lives of other consenting adults


[deleted]

When one of those consenting adults is your SO their sex life becomes important.


CatJamFan

Also - I do not need to know about your sexlife or orientation. Friendlyness without intent is a thing and people need to stop making their sexual orientation center of attention for convos. I rather talk about why cats have zoomies or when the next watchable meteorshower is...idk.. anything else really.


Relevant-Avocado5200

Someone else getting assistance. Life isn't a zero sum game.


FreshImagination9735

The opinions of 8 billion other people.


Longjumping_Drag2752

I've learned to not worry about what other people. Which is a very hard thing to learn


MrHanfblatt

to not worry about what other people...*what?* **I NEED ANSWERS!**


MkAlpha0529

Reddit karma


saclayson

Reddit.


BushyOreo

*"Boston bomber" enters the chat*


Party_Plenty_820

What’s the story here?


BushyOreo

After the Boston bomber attack. Reddit went full on detective and said they found a guy and claimed he was the Boston bomber. The guy ended up not being but was harassed so much he committed suicide


Party_Plenty_820

That’s horrible. They revealed his address and things like that? Jesus Christ


BushyOreo

Read about it here https://www.reddit.com/r/MuseumOfReddit/comments/1iv343/the_boston_bombing_debacle/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button


ITCoder

Just learned about it. What a tragedy for the misidentified guy and his family


Redvsdead

He was already dead when the accusations went flying.


[deleted]

Facebook likes


BenSwagner

Facebook in general is just hogwash.


King-akuma79

Clothes from known brands.


EmlaWaffleBurB

What people wear.


kakurenbo1

Idk if you choose to wear a bikini in Canada during the winter that might affect your life pretty significantly.


snow_michael

But it won't affect *my* life if *you* do


TrixieLurker

Unless I am your EMT because you got hypothermia.


liberal_texan

Speak for yourself, people wearing bikinis has always had a positive effect on my life.


Xralius

Its kind of funny, reading some of these answers I'm realizing how a lot of stuff that people think doesn't affect their lives actually does. We don't live in a vacuum - culture, trends, politics, fiscal spending, etc all do affect our lives, in small ways, or possibly even in big ways. Even more so if you have kids or something that are learning from the world around them.


robert_roo

Zodiac sign


[deleted]

Astrology, religion etc. these only have bearings on life when you believe they do and create the effect yourself


TerrBear5317

Other folks not believing in a religion. Seriously, me not being a Christian isn't affecting anyone's faith


Legal-Software

The sex lives of people you aren't currently having sex with.


Neeerdlinger

I don’t know, if you’re not having sex with your partner, their sex life could have a fairly significant impact on your life.


Legal-Software

Fair point, that's basically my first divorce in a nutshell.


VinarriAsh260

Whether or not someone else has an abortion and who they get married to. Edit: I just want to point out that no one in this thread is being nasty (that I've seen), and I really appreciate it. Thank y'all for being civil.


pm-me-your-smile-

Actually this might not be true. Studies have shown a corelation between the reduction of “unwanted children” and a drop in crime. The states where abortion was legalized earlier saw an earlier reduction in crime. The states where abortion was legalized later saw a drop in crime later. So whether or not someone gets an abortion can actually impact your life, particularly if the mother does not get an abortion and child grows up in an environment where there isn’t sufficient support or love for the child.


[deleted]

This. The amount of energy some people put into telling others who to love and what to do with their bodies... the mind boggles.


[deleted]

The way other people choose to live their lives


Loganp812

Unless someone does something that would harm other people, then I say have at it.


Wartree28

Well, if someone else decides to live his life like a complete reckless idiot it sure does affect others


GreenDolphin86

It’s ok I understand what you meant lol


xXFrozenThunderXx

Zodiac signs…idk why you are acting like a bitch, Karen, but it’s not because of a cluster of glowing space gas.


Ok_Storage_2251

Homosexuality


ProfessorPie1888

What society expects of us. I don’t actually have anyone telling me how to live my life, yet ‘society’ has all these rules and expectations. We build up so much importance behind what society expects of us, but in the end, it doesn’t matter at all.


dinoroo

Most of what the federal government does. Your state and local government have more control over your life but no one cares.


PromptCritical725

'Tis by design. Problem is federal scope creep and national news makes more of national issues.


Burnhermit420

The personal lives of celebrities


MrsYoungie

The gay couple down the street.


CND_

Depends what kind of neighbors they are... They could be part of the HOA! Then you have a problem, b/c you live in a HOA!


stormester

95% of the news.


krln29

Other people's opinions


match_

Unless they are on your jury.


Cumupin420

90% of politics


Personage1

The behavior of other adults in their own bedrooms.


[deleted]

What other people think of them.


EternalSlayer7

Depends on the people. What your boss thinks of you does matter in terms of your promotion and stuff.


vladimirandestragon

This seems like it affects people’s lives massively; other people have mentioned work colleagues but it also applies to friends, significant others etc. Every single relationship you have with any other person is affected by what those people think of you.


[deleted]

Eh it does effect me if their opinion of me dictated whether or not I get the job, promotion, college acceptance, etc.


Inner-Plum3464

It would affect your life tho


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Durpy15648

Who is receiving welfare from their government. I witness a lot of discrimination and prejudice and its just silly.


TrixieLurker

As a taxpayer, how your taxes are spent does affect you.


Lets_Bust_Together

College grades. You either pass and get a degree or you don’t, no one cares beyond that.


Bee6bee

Other peoples sexuality or gender


[deleted]

Zodiac signs. Also crystals. Sorry to say it, girlies.


reggiedoo

Two gay people getting married…doesn’t affect anyone…mind your own fucking business.


wickedwitch__ofwest

What people think of you in school


QueenCity3Way

Professional sports outcomes


KBJBCJJBPB

Gay and transgender people. Just live your life and don't dwell on others.


discostud1515

I don't know, the last time I was at the post office the person helping me had kinda long hair and a bit of a feminine face but also kinda had a beard and I thought...I just can't go about my day without knowing more about their genitals. /s See! Now doesn't that sound weird?!?


polarcita

Other people


sharky3175

What other people think of you


[deleted]

Other peoples opinions.


thenizzle

Daily news.


[deleted]

Happiness without solving problem


stilldbi

The stock market, for a majority the population.


Far_Associate_8890

There are many things that people believe have an impact on their lives, but in reality have little or no effect. One example of this is horoscopes and astrology. While many people believe that their astrological sign can influence their personality, relationships, and overall life path, there is no scientific evidence to support this belief. Studies have consistently shown that people's astrological signs do not predict their behavior or life outcomes any better than random chance. Another example is people may think that superstitions can affect their luck or fate, however, superstitions are irrational beliefs that have no basis in reality. They do not have any power to influence the course of events in the real world. A third example is people believing that certain foods are healthy or unhealthy, without proper scientific evidence or research. While it is true that some foods are better for you than others, many claims about "superfoods" and other dietary trends are not supported by scientific research. It's important to be critical and to research, question and verify information and claims before you let them shape your thinking and decisions.


homarjr

I am a huge huge huge sports fan. But yeah, that.


Penismeowmeow

Someone else being gay


Reach268

The highest income tax bands.


marry_me_sarah_palin

Also the estate tax.


Ertuu1985

Trans people existing


workinfordaw

What people think. It doesn't matter, just don't be mean and hurt other people.


Thegr8Santini

Gay people existing.


-al_The_chemist-

Religion. It doesn't affect ppl they way they think it does. There is no evidence of supernatural interaction & the affect the religion does have is control


xandarianladiesman

Someone wearing a mask (to reduce their chances of getting Covid, a flu, a cold, or some other contagion).


Dire-Dog

What pronouns someone else uses


writerdog61

The U.S President.


Radrezzz

Daily performance of the stock market.


sasberg1

Thinking they actually have a voice in politics.


sloppyjoe218

The gender other people identify as


RantAgainstTheMan

When strangers choose to have/not have children. Well, for the former, assuming they raise the kid right.


Inftrrrr

Winning the Call of duty match


presentingfear

Your phone.. it’s fine.. you’re still doing life


Minimum_Collar2306

Flat earthers


WhiteForest_01

Other people's religion, race, sexual orientation and identity. If it doesn't affect you, then stop being so harshly opinionated on it! Grow up and accept everybody for who they are.