brightside--2020-05-03--10 Unusual Things That Are Common in Other Countries

10 Unusual Things That Are Common in Other Countries When we travel to a new country , we rarely try to learn more about the local traditions and their way of life .
And this is our mistake .
Some things that we take for granted in our culture , may be considered unusual in other countries and vice versa .
But having this knowledge will make your trip easier and help prevent different kinds of embarrassing and funny situations .
We at Bright Side know firsthand how unpleasant a culture shock may be , so we want to draw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are done in other countries in quite a different way from what we are accustomed to .
1 .
In Japan , many streets don ’ t have names .
In Japan , block and section numbers are used instead of names for streets .
That ’ s why it ’ s pretty common there to hear things like , “ I work at block 6 , ” or “ I live in section 3.
” There are some exceptions to this rule like main streets and highways .
This system might look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have a map , it ’ s pretty easy to find the block you need in a couple of seconds .
This may even be quicker than looking for the names of streets on a map , especially in big Western cities , this often causes some difficulties for tourists .
In some European countries , like the Netherlands , you will rarely see curtains on the windows .
It ’ s not common to windows with curtains there .
And people who are passing by can easily see everything that happens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But you might wonder why the locals don ’ t worry about having some privacy .
The thing is that in these countries , people have a different concept of privacy .
Locals respect each other ’ s personal space and no one would even think of peering into a stranger ’ s window .
3 .
In Singapore , locals dry their laundry on bamboo poles .
Singapore is famous for its numerous unusual tourist attractions , but there is one thing that probably won ’ t leave any tourist indifferent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laundry there .
In Singapore , people use bamboo poles for this instead of the usual ropes .
Today , bamboo poles often get replaced with plastic sticks , but initially , bamboo poles were used for this purpose .
We must agree that this approach looks pretty colorful .
4 .
In Turkey , there ’ s a dessert that is made from chicken breasts .
It turns out that chicken breasts are not only perfect for making meatballs and Caesar salads , but you can actually make a real dessert from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tavuk göğsü proves that .
This dish is made of chopped chicken breasts , milk , rice , sugar , and cinnamon .
This is a signature Turkish dish and a favorite meal of many gourmets .
5 .
The Netherlands has the steepest stairs in the world .
The extremely steep stairs is a signature trait of Dutch homes .
They ’ re an essential part of canal houses that were built very tall and skinny because of possible flooding .
And the stairs had to match the house , so they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too .
While women around the world try to get rid of all the hair on their bodies , Brazilians , on the contrary , consider blonde peach fuzz a sign of beauty .
Instead of removing their hair , they lighten it with a special mixture that can be found in any local store .
By the way , Brazilian women often perform this procedure right on the beach , applying the lightening agent to their skin like sunscreen .
Another wonder from Japan is the ofuro bath , which is traditionally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you ’ re likely to come across bathtubs made of plastic and stainless steel .
You can find ofuro baths in every Japanese apartment , and taking a bath is a whole ritual there .
A person plunges into the water , so it covers their body up to the shoulders , and then the bath gets closed with a wooden lid , which helps to keep the water warm .
According to traditions , all family members take ofuro bath in turns without changing the water , so they always shower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
8 .
In Colombia , hot chocolate is served with slices of salted cheese in it .
9 .
In France , milk is stored at room temperature .

When we travel to a new country, we rarely try to learn more about the local traditions and their way of life. And this is our mistake. Some things that we take for granted in our culture, may be considered unusual in other countries and vice versa. But having this knowledge will make your trip easier and help prevent different kinds of embarrassing and funny situations.
We at Bright Side know firsthand how unpleasant a culture shock may be, so we want to draw your attention to 10 everyday things that are done in other countries in quite a different way from what we are accustomed to.
1. In Japan, many streets don’t have names.
In Japan, block and section numbers are used instead of names for streets. That’s why it’s pretty common there to hear things like, “I work at block 6,” or “I live in section 3.” There are some exceptions to this rule like main streets and highways. This system might look pretty confusing at first, but if you have a map, it’s pretty easy to find the block you need in a couple of seconds. This may even be quicker than looking for the names of streets on a map, especially in big Western cities, this often causes some difficulties for tourists.
2. Many Dutch people don't close their curtains.
In some European countries, like the Netherlands, you will rarely see curtains on the windows. It’s not common to windows with curtains there. And people who are passing by can easily see everything that happens in an apartment if they want to. But you might wonder why the locals don’t worry about having some privacy. The thing is that in these countries, people have a different concept of privacy. Locals respect each other’s personal space and no one would even think of peering into a stranger’s window.
3. In Singapore, locals dry their laundry on bamboo poles.
Singapore is famous for its numerous unusual tourist attractions, but there is one thing that probably won’t leave any tourist indifferent: the way that locals dry their laundry there. In Singapore, people use bamboo poles for this instead of the usual ropes. Today, bamboo poles often get replaced with plastic sticks, but initially, bamboo poles were used for this purpose. We must agree that this approach looks pretty colorful.
4. In Turkey, there’s a dessert that is made from chicken breasts.
It turns out that chicken breasts are not only perfect for making meatballs and Caesar salads, but you can actually make a real dessert from them. And the Turkish pudding called tavuk göğsü proves that. This dish is made of chopped chicken breasts, milk, rice, sugar, and cinnamon. This is a signature Turkish dish and a favorite meal of many gourmets.
5. The Netherlands has the steepest stairs in the world.
The extremely steep stairs is a signature trait of Dutch homes. They’re an essential part of canal houses that were built very tall and skinny because of possible flooding. And the stairs had to match the house, so they were built to be narrow and steep too.
6. In Brazil, women prefer hair lightening to hair removal.
While women around the world try to get rid of all the hair on their bodies, Brazilians, on the contrary, consider blonde peach fuzz a sign of beauty. Instead of removing their hair, they lighten it with a special mixture that can be found in any local store. By the way, Brazilian women often perform this procedure right on the beach, applying the lightening agent to their skin like sunscreen.
7. Japanese ofuro baths
Another wonder from Japan is the ofuro bath, which is traditionally made of wood. However, today, you’re likely to come across bathtubs made of plastic and stainless steel. You can find ofuro baths in every Japanese apartment, and taking a bath is a whole ritual there. A person plunges into the water, so it covers their body up to the shoulders, and then the bath gets closed with a wooden lid, which helps to keep the water warm. According to traditions, all family members take ofuro bath in turns without changing the water, so they always shower before they get to enjoy the bath.
8. In Colombia, hot chocolate is served with slices of salted cheese in it.
People have a special attitude toward chocolate in Colombia. It’s common to drink hot chocolate with cheese. According to the tourists’ reviews, it’s not only pretty unusual, but also insanely delicious.
9. In France, milk is stored at room temperature.
You can find different kinds of milk at the supermarkets from sterilized to ultra-pasteurized. But most French stores only sell ultra-pasteurized milk. For this reason, it’s unusual to keep milk in the fridge in France, and many people complain that it doesn’t turn sour and tastes different from ordinary pasteurized milk.
10. Red ink is a taboo in South Korea.
In South Korea, writing a person’s name using red ink traditionally means that this person has passed away. That’s why tourists should be very careful when choosing a pen to sign a greeting card.


brightside--2020-05-03--18 People Who Tried Their Best but Something Still Went Wrong

18 People Who Tried Their Best but Something Still Went Wrong Many of us have had a taste of failure .
We do something , try our best , but it still goes wrong .
And some people have found an excellent method to cope with their fails .
They share photos of them on the internet .
1 .
“ I installed my own microwave today and saved $ 150 in install fees !
” 3 .
“ Ripped the elastic right off when I put them on.
” 4 .
“ Today my husband discovered that it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far.
” 5 .
“ I read that you could kill bacteria by microwaving your toothbrush head for 10 seconds , even the electric ones.
” 6 .
“ Wanted a relaxing bath to ease the sadness , got the most disgusting bath bomb possible.
” 7 .
“ Hiked 2 hours to set up a picnic , came back to this.
” 8 .
Kitty is here to “ help.
” 9 .
“ My stepdad tried to paint our living room today ... ” 10 .
“ My final grade for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 70 % to pass.
” 11 .
“ Tried to save money by having my roommate cut my hair.
” 12 .
“ An ice cube tray that shatters when you try taking the ice out.
” 14 .
“ I have been dieting and fitting back in these pants was one of my goals .
Today is the first day in 4 years that I could wear them .
One hot-water bottle later ... ” 15 .
“ Inherited this safe ... We ’ ve dragged it to 2 other houses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Finally busted it open today.
” 16 .
“ My boyfriend put salt , instead of rice , in the rice cooker .
I ’ ve been wondering for an hour why it was taking so long to cook.
” 17 .
“ Before the days of TripAdvisor , we spent 2 hours walking to a famous cave .
This is the cave ... ” 18 .
“ Bake bread , they said .
An overnight rise will taste so good , they said .
Put it in the fridge , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rewarding hobby , they said .
”

Many of us have had a taste of failure. We do something, try our best, but it still goes wrong. And some people have found an excellent method to cope with their fails. They share photos of them on the internet.
Bright Side, in turn, decided to share these pictures with you. We just couldn’t decide whether to laugh or cry when looking at them.
1. “I installed my own microwave today and saved $150 in install fees!”
2. “Washed my favorite sweater!”
3. “Ripped the elastic right off when I put them on.”
4. “Today my husband discovered that it is possible to recline the reclining chair too far.”
5. “I read that you could kill bacteria by microwaving your toothbrush head for 10 seconds, even the electric ones.”
6. “Wanted a relaxing bath to ease the sadness, got the most disgusting bath bomb possible.”
7. “Hiked 2 hours to set up a picnic, came back to this.”
8. Kitty is here to “help.”
9. “My stepdad tried to paint our living room today...”
10. “My final grade for one of my classes: I needed a 70% to pass.”
11. “Tried to save money by having my roommate cut my hair.”
12. “An ice cube tray that shatters when you try taking the ice out.”
13. “The printer exploded...”
14. “I have been dieting and fitting back in these pants was one of my goals. Today is the first day in 4 years that I could wear them. One hot-water bottle later...”
15. “Inherited this safe... We’ve dragged it to 2 other houses, over 9 years, since then. Finally busted it open today.”
16. “My boyfriend put salt, instead of rice, in the rice cooker. I’ve been wondering for an hour why it was taking so long to cook.”
17. “Before the days of TripAdvisor, we spent 2 hours walking to a famous cave. This is the cave...”
18. “Bake bread, they said. An overnight rise will taste so good, they said. Put it in the fridge, they said. It’s such a rewarding hobby, they said.”


brightside--2020-05-03--15+ People Who Wanted a Pet but Got a Pig in a Poke

15+ People Who Wanted a Pet but Got a Pig in a Poke We at Bright Side can only imagine how these 19 pet owners might have been confused , but we ’ re sure that they weren ’ t disappointed by the fact that their pets turned out to be more than they bargained for .
1 .
“ We were told that this was a toy terrier.
” 2 .
“ This is Fubla , the Sphynx cat .
She was bald when she was a kitten but then she started to suddenly grow fur.
” 3 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but so much time has passed since then.
” 5 .
“ Are you a poodle or dachshund ?
I don ’ t think we ’ ll ever know.
” 6 .
“ This is the ’ poodle ’ my sister presented to our parents.
” 7 .
“ We were assured that he would not grow heavier than 4.4 lb .
But the dog weighs 15.4 lb now and continues to grow .
I think I got a polar bear.
” 8 .
“ My mother was told that it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a chihuahua .
6 years have passed , but the chihuahua hasn ’ t revealed itself yet.
” 9 .
“ I was told that this was a chow-chow , and we didn ’ t think he ’ d grow up to be so big.
” 10 .
“ And this is my Persian cat ... ” 11 .
“ I wanted to buy that dog but got this one instead.
” 12 .
“ This is my German Shepherd .
He ’ s just short and wears makeup on his eyebrows.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll hardly grow , he will always be the size of a puppy , ’ they told me.
” 14 .
“ We were told that he wouldn ’ t leave a lot of fur around the house.
” 15 .
“ We thought it was a little purebred puppy .
But he turned out to be a 9-ft-long greyhound.
” 16 .
“ She was supposed to be a Persian cat .
And I swear she looked like one when she was a kitten.
” 17 .
“ My parents allowed me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supposed to stay small .
But no matter what , he ’ s still living with us.
” 18 .
“ I was told that she ’ d be a medium-sized dog .
But now , I have a real pony running around my house.
” 19 .
“ Stop complaining , I got a gremlin instead of a dog .
”

Scientists suggest that pet owners feel stressed less often. However, sometimes they have to tickle their nerves when their pets pull unexpected pranks. Like, for example, if a poodle suddenly grows to an enormous size or a bald Sphynx cat starts sprouting fur.
We at Bright Side can only imagine how these 19 pet owners might have been confused, but we’re sure that they weren’t disappointed by the fact that their pets turned out to be more than they bargained for.
1. “We were told that this was a toy terrier.”
2. “This is Fubla, the Sphynx cat. She was bald when she was a kitten but then she started to suddenly grow fur.”
3. “I was actually buying a poodle, but so much time has passed since then.”
4. “This is my so-called Shar-Pei.”
5. “Are you a poodle or dachshund? I don’t think we’ll ever know.”
6. “This is the ’poodle’ my sister presented to our parents.”
7. “We were assured that he would not grow heavier than 4.4 lb. But the dog weighs 15.4 lb now and continues to grow. I think I got a polar bear.”
8. “My mother was told that it was a mixed breed of a hound dog and a chihuahua. 6 years have passed, but the chihuahua hasn’t revealed itself yet.”
9. “I was told that this was a chow-chow, and we didn’t think he’d grow up to be so big.”
10. “And this is my Persian cat...”
11. “I wanted to buy that dog but got this one instead.”
12. “This is my German Shepherd. He’s just short and wears makeup on his eyebrows.”
13. “’He’ll hardly grow, he will always be the size of a puppy,’ they told me.”
14. “We were told that he wouldn’t leave a lot of fur around the house.”
15. “We thought it was a little purebred puppy. But he turned out to be a 9-ft-long greyhound.”
16. “She was supposed to be a Persian cat. And I swear she looked like one when she was a kitten.”
17. “My parents allowed me to get a dog because he was supposed to stay small. But no matter what, he’s still living with us.”
18. “I was told that she’d be a medium-sized dog. But now, I have a real pony running around my house.”
19. “Stop complaining, I got a gremlin instead of a dog.”


brightside--2020-05-03--8 People That Invented Toys for Our Children and Made a Fortune

8 People That Invented Toys for Our Children and Made a Fortune All children have their favorite toys or hobbies .
Some children have favorite toys that are unique .
But there are also some products for children that millions of them love .
For example , the Nerf blasters that any boy would love to play with , or the LOL dolls that girls around the world are asking their parents for .
But who invented all these things ?
We at Bright Side decided to find out who is behind the creation of the products our children are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on .
And in the bonus , you will find out the history of the game that you probably love .
Isaac Larian , the CEO of MGA Entertainment , had the idea of creating these dolls .
When he couldn ’ t sleep one night , he was watching popular YouTube videos and found that certain videos that showed unpacking toys got a huge number of views .
Then , he realized that he had to come up with a toy that would be interesting to unpack .
With a team , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that are wrapped in plastic balls and 7 layers of film .
The main feature of the toy is that while a child is unwrapping it , they see little surprises under each layer .
And in the end , they get the doll itself .
When Larian offered his invention to Walmart , it was turned down .
They said nobody would buy this toy because you can ’ t see it .
But they were totally wrong and LOL became the hit of the decade .
The history of creating of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hettinger created this toy in 1997 for her daughter .
Catherine was suffering from myasthenia gravis , an autoimmune disorder that causes muscle weakness which made it hard for her to play with her daughter .
So , she created a turning device that could keep the little girl ’ s attention for a long time .
Also , according to Hettinger , the toy was supposed to help children calm down .
But the spinner as we know it today was patented in 2016 by Scott McCoskery .
He made it by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Soon , he started getting orders for fidget spinners from his friends and then from people he didn ’ t even know .
Today , every teenager would probably love to have a hoverboard .
The invention that seems to be too cool and modern , actually appeared in the ’ 90s of the previous century .
The prototype of hoverboards was the Segway : a similar-looking device that has a handle to make turns .
They were invented by Dean L. Kamen .
Interestingly , the owner of Segway Inc. , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while using his own product .
Later , Chinese engineers started to modernize this device and , over time , they figured out how to get rid of the handle and teach the device to make turns with the shift of the center of gravity .
The first hoverboards appeared at the beginning of the 2010s .
The company , that is now producing possibly the most famous toy in the world , was created by Ole Kirk Christiansen in 1916 .
In his workshop , he made different wooden things for home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire and all the materials burned .
The only product his company continued to make were the toys for children that you didn ’ t need a lot of wood to make , but they were painted in bright colors .
The company was named LEGO from the Danish leg godt — play good .
In 1947 , LEGO started producing plastic toys , including the famous blocks .
This game is just as interesting as making things with LEGOs .
Here , the player is in a 3D world made of cubes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The video game was officially released in 2011 and the developer is Markus Persson also known as Notch .
The game became popular among adults and children .
During the first year , it made the creator a millionaire .
Markus published a comment on Reddit where he said that he was surprised with the money he ’ d suddenly earned , because he had grown up in a poor family .
He spent some of the money on the well-being of his relatives and some — he gave to charity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Parker Brothers .
His idea was a home football game that could be used inside the house .
It included a ball that was light and small .
The Parker Brothers decided to only keep the ball .
It was the first product sold and branded as Nerf .
The company executives realized that it was a hit and developed the idea , adding pneumatic blasters with these balls .
Children loved this toy gun because of how well it was made and how far it could shoot .
In 2011 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for boys .
These food kits were invented in the ’ 70s of the 20th century .
The employees of McDonald ’ s in Guatemala decided to make the process of eating with children as simple for parents as possible .
They decided to create kits for boys and girls .
The idea was successful and soon it reached the management in Chicago .
Bob Bernstein was responsible for the concept of Happy Meals .
Once , Bob noticed children looking at boxes of cornflakes and he thought that McDonald ’ s also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is where the idea of boxes with fast-food and toys came from and the best children illustrators worked on the design .
Obviously , the idea was extremely successful and it won the hearts of little kids .
The gothic appearances of these dolls attract girls like a magnet .
Adults are surprised to find out that their daughters like vampires , werewolves , artificial blood , and skulls .
Garrett Sander had the idea of creating these toys with his twin brother Darren and together they designed the girls whose parents are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tales .
Today , the Monster High crew is not just a bunch of toys .
There are several animated movies , a book series , and even a video game about them .
And in 2017 , Mattel released Enchantimals that combine the features of people and animals .
The story of this product started in 1903 when Lizzie Magie created a board game called “ The Landlord ’ s Game.
” The inventor was trying to show the growing generation that it was unfair that a small group of businessmen could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lizzie wanted to sell the game to a lot of customers , so she went to the Parker Brothers with her offer .
They turned it down because they thought the rules were too complicated .
But in 1936 , Charles Darrow went to the same company with a suspiciously similar idea .
His offer was also turned down .
But Darrow was a persistent man and he released “ Monopoly ” on his own .
When it became popular , the Parker Brothers realized that they had made a mistake and accepted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was incredibly popular .
Today , there are even “ Monopoly ” competitions .
But Lizzie ’ s original idea was lost : in the modern version , the ultimate goal is to own everything .

All children have their favorite toys or hobbies. Some children have favorite toys that are unique. But there are also some products for children that millions of them love. For example, the Nerf blasters that any boy would love to play with, or the LOL dolls that girls around the world are asking their parents for. But who invented all these things?
We at Bright Side decided to find out who is behind the creation of the products our children are ready to spend all their pocket money on. And in the bonus, you will find out the history of the game that you probably love.
LOL dolls
Isaac Larian, the CEO of MGA Entertainment, had the idea of creating these dolls. When he couldn’t sleep one night, he was watching popular YouTube videos and found that certain videos that showed unpacking toys got a huge number of views. Then, he realized that he had to come up with a toy that would be interesting to unpack. With a team, Larian created small dolls with big eyes that are wrapped in plastic balls and 7 layers of film. The main feature of the toy is that while a child is unwrapping it, they see little surprises under each layer. And in the end, they get the doll itself. When Larian offered his invention to Walmart, it was turned down. They said nobody would buy this toy because you can’t see it. But they were totally wrong and LOL became the hit of the decade.
Fidget spinner
The history of creating of this toy is very mysterious. Catherine Hettinger created this toy in 1997 for her daughter. Catherine was suffering from myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder that causes muscle weakness which made it hard for her to play with her daughter. So, she created a turning device that could keep the little girl’s attention for a long time. Also, according to Hettinger, the toy was supposed to help children calm down. But the spinner as we know it today was patented in 2016 by Scott McCoskery. He made it by himself and used it to battle anxiety. Soon, he started getting orders for fidget spinners from his friends and then from people he didn’t even know.
Hoverboard
Today, every teenager would probably love to have a hoverboard. The invention that seems to be too cool and modern, actually appeared in the ’90s of the previous century. The prototype of hoverboards was the Segway: a similar-looking device that has a handle to make turns. They were invented by Dean L. Kamen. Interestingly, the owner of Segway Inc., Jimi Heselden, died in an accident while using his own product. Later, Chinese engineers started to modernize this device and, over time, they figured out how to get rid of the handle and teach the device to make turns with the shift of the center of gravity. The first hoverboards appeared at the beginning of the 2010s.
LEGO
The company, that is now producing possibly the most famous toy in the world, was created by Ole Kirk Christiansen in 1916. In his workshop, he made different wooden things for home. But once, there was a fire and all the materials burned. The only product his company continued to make were the toys for children that you didn’t need a lot of wood to make, but they were painted in bright colors. The company was named LEGO from the Danish leg godt — play good. In 1947, LEGO started producing plastic toys, including the famous blocks.
Minecraft
This game is just as interesting as making things with LEGOs. Here, the player is in a 3D world made of cubes that you can build however you want. The video game was officially released in 2011 and the developer is Markus Persson also known as Notch. The game became popular among adults and children. During the first year, it made the creator a millionaire. Markus published a comment on Reddit where he said that he was surprised with the money he’d suddenly earned, because he had grown up in a poor family. He spent some of the money on the well-being of his relatives and some — he gave to charity.
Nerf
In 1969, inventor Reyn Guyer came to the Parker Brothers. His idea was a home football game that could be used inside the house. It included a ball that was light and small. The Parker Brothers decided to only keep the ball. It was the first product sold and branded as Nerf. The company executives realized that it was a hit and developed the idea, adding pneumatic blasters with these balls. Children loved this toy gun because of how well it was made and how far it could shoot. In 2011, Nerf was named the best toy for boys.
Happy Meal
These food kits were invented in the ’70s of the 20th century. The employees of McDonald’s in Guatemala decided to make the process of eating with children as simple for parents as possible. They decided to create kits for boys and girls. The idea was successful and soon it reached the management in Chicago. Bob Bernstein was responsible for the concept of Happy Meals. Once, Bob noticed children looking at boxes of cornflakes and he thought that McDonald’s also needed to have great packaging. This is where the idea of boxes with fast-food and toys came from and the best children illustrators worked on the design. Obviously, the idea was extremely successful and it won the hearts of little kids.
Monster High
The gothic appearances of these dolls attract girls like a magnet. Adults are surprised to find out that their daughters like vampires, werewolves, artificial blood, and skulls. Garrett Sander had the idea of creating these toys with his twin brother Darren and together they designed the girls whose parents are the monsters from horror films and scary tales. Today, the Monster High crew is not just a bunch of toys. There are several animated movies, a book series, and even a video game about them. And in 2017, Mattel released Enchantimals that combine the features of people and animals.
Bonus: “Monopoly” was supposed to change society.
The story of this product started in 1903 when Lizzie Magie created a board game called “The Landlord’s Game.” The inventor was trying to show the growing generation that it was unfair that a small group of businessmen could just own a lot of property. Lizzie wanted to sell the game to a lot of customers, so she went to the Parker Brothers with her offer. They turned it down because they thought the rules were too complicated. But in 1936, Charles Darrow went to the same company with a suspiciously similar idea. His offer was also turned down. But Darrow was a persistent man and he released “Monopoly” on his own. When it became popular, the Parker Brothers realized that they had made a mistake and accepted Darrow’s offer. The game was incredibly popular. Today, there are even “Monopoly” competitions. But Lizzie’s original idea was lost: in the modern version, the ultimate goal is to own everything.


brightside--2020-05-02--What 20 Pairs of Disney Characters Would Look Like if They Used Face Swap

What 20 Pairs of Disney Characters Would Look Like if They Used Face Swap We were all born and raised watching Disney movies .
Nobody could have won Jasmine ’ s heart , except Aladdin .
And , only Simba deserved to be the king of the jungle , not Scar .
But imagine , if the roles were actually the other way around .
What if Jasmine married Abu , or Scar became king ?
Although it would take ages to create these plot twists , Bright Side did its best to swap their faces to see what would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laughter is coming .
2 .
Simba and Scar in The Lion King 3 .
Timon and Pumbaa in The Lion King 4 .
Ariel and Flounder in The Little Mermaid 5 .
Snow White and the witch in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 6 .
Beast and Belle in Beauty and the Beast 10 .
Cinderella and the prince in Cinderella 11 .
Mowgli and Hathi Jr. in The Jungle Book 12 .
Lilo and Stitch in Lilo and Stitch 17 .
Carl and Russell in Up 20 .
Joy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face swaps were your favorite ?
According to you , which of these would make a hilarious plot twist ?
Share with us in the comments below .

We were all born and raised watching Disney movies. Nobody could have won Jasmine’s heart, except Aladdin. And, only Simba deserved to be the king of the jungle, not Scar. But imagine, if the roles were actually the other way around. What if Jasmine married Abu, or Scar became king?
Although it would take ages to create these plot twists, Bright Side did its best to swap their faces to see what would they look like. Brace yourselves, laughter is coming.
1. Anna and Olaf in Frozen II
2. Simba and Scar in The Lion King
3. Timon and Pumbaa in The Lion King
4. Ariel and Flounder in The Little Mermaid
5. Snow White and the witch in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
6. Beast and Belle in Beauty and the Beast
7. Aladdin and Abu in Aladdin
8. Rapunzel and Flynn in Tangled
9. Woody and Buzz in Toy Story
10. Cinderella and the prince in Cinderella
11. Mowgli and Hathi Jr. in The Jungle Book
12. Lilo and Stitch in Lilo and Stitch
13. Moana and Maui in Moana
14. Tarzan and Jane in Tarzan
15. Ralph and Vanellope in Wreck-it Ralph
16. Edna and Jack-Jack in Incredibles 2
17. Carl and Russell in Up
18. Miguel and Mama Coco in Coco
19. WALL-E and EVE in WALL-E
20. Joy and Sadness in Inside Out


brightside--2020-05-02--17 Happy People Who Had Their Wishes Granted

17 Happy People Who Had Their Wishes Granted Just imagine again the feeling from a time when your dreams came true .
It could be your kid ’ s first laugh , adopting a pet , or getting married after 28 years .
Some good things are worth the wait and only then can you truly appreciate them .
1 .
“ My wife lost it when our baby laughed for the first time.
” 2 .
My dream came true today .
I got to hold a sloth !
3 .
“ My cousin has been dating the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got married.
” 4 .
“ Won on a Scratch-It today , and immediately went to the Lottery Office.
” 5 .
After years of struggling to get out of bed because I was pain , this morning I walked 4 km of the Great Wall .
8 .
“ I finally did it .
Not even my parents supported me in doing it , but it was time !
” 9 .
“ I didn ’ t graduate high school , but today I got my diploma for passing my GED test.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ my first haircut in 6 years.
” 11 .
“ 2-year progress : I ’ d been training off and on for 2 years ( due to a lack of money for food and gas ) , but the last 6 months I ’ ve done it properly and consistently.
” 12 .
“ After 104 days of being apart , my husband is finally home and I woke up this morning to him making me pancakes .
Couldn ’ t be happier.
” 13 .
“ This old gal was just adopted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple.
” 14 .
“ My last pencil drawing of the decade , proud to end it on this note.
” 16 .
“ I built my first PC and it makes me so happy and proud.
” 17 .
“ After 4 years of wanting a dog .
Please say hello to Pablo Escobark .
He looks like a stuffed animal !
”

Just imagine again the feeling from a time when your dreams came true. It could be your kid’s first laugh, adopting a pet, or getting married after 28 years. Some good things are worth the wait and only then can you truly appreciate them.
We at Bright Side know that it’s a priceless feeling when your wishes become reality and we would love to share some moments of this happiness with you.
1. “My wife lost it when our baby laughed for the first time.”
2. My dream came true today. I got to hold a sloth!
3. “My cousin has been dating the same guy for 28 years, yesterday they got married.”
4. “Won on a Scratch-It today, and immediately went to the Lottery Office.”
5. After years of struggling to get out of bed because I was pain, this morning I walked 4 km of the Great Wall.
6. “She said yes.”
7. We bought a house.
8. “I finally did it. Not even my parents supported me in doing it, but it was time!”
9. “I didn’t graduate high school, but today I got my diploma for passing my GED test.”
10. “I just got my first haircut in 6 years.”
11. “2-year progress: I’d been training off and on for 2 years (due to a lack of money for food and gas), but the last 6 months I’ve done it properly and consistently.”
12. “After 104 days of being apart, my husband is finally home and I woke up this morning to him making me pancakes. Couldn’t be happier.”
13. “This old gal was just adopted from a nearby shelter by this older couple.”
14. “My last pencil drawing of the decade, proud to end it on this note.”
15. “17 years later. Finally made it.”
16. “I built my first PC and it makes me so happy and proud.”
17. “After 4 years of wanting a dog. Please say hello to Pablo Escobark. He looks like a stuffed animal!”


brightside--2020-05-02--30 Things We All Do to Save Money at the End of the Month

30 Things We All Do to Save Money at the End of the Month There are few expressions that can accurately describe that spine-chilling effect that checking our bank account at the end of the month has on some of us .
Oh , the horror !
Just a few cents lefts in our pocket—again— and it ’ s time to break the piggy bank open —again— just to find a button and a couple of dust bunnies .
Thankfully , there are a few techniques that you might ( or might not ) know of that can help you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to worry too much or give up any of your hobbies .
So , today at Bright Side , we ’ ve listed some of the funniest ones below , to show that they are more common than we think .
1 .
Filling up on free samples at the supermarket before having lunch at home 2 .
Recycling leftover soap pieces by putting them in a stocking to make a new soap 3 .
Parking the car outside the garage when it rains to get a free car wash 4 .
Asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food restaurants , so you can take them home 5 .
Adding water to the shampoo when there ’ s hardly any left 6 .
Watching all the DIY videos available online to make something you need , instead of buying it 7 .
Going to a department store ’ s makeup counter before your date to get a free makeover 8 .
And after that , going to the perfume counter to use their free samples 9 .
Going to the supermarket just to buy the items that are on sale that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use last week ’ s leftovers that are still sitting in the fridge 11 .
Achieving the impossible task of not ripping the paper when unwrapping a present ( and saving the bows ) 13 .
Mixing the remaining bits of tomato sauce with water to add them to the pan instead of wasting them 14 .
Using a toothpaste key to press the leftover paste out until there ’ s nothing left to squeeze out but air 15 .
Using hot-water bottles to warm up your bed ( and the room , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on 16 .
Using free samples of moisturizers , face creams , and hand creams 17 .
Connecting your devices to public Wi-Fi or asking for store and restaurant passwords so you don ’ t run out of GB ’ s on your phone 18 .
Using the same tea bag twice 19 .
Recycling old yogurt or plastic food containers to save other food leftovers instead of buying Tupperware 20 .
Taking homemade popcorn and flasks with water or soda to the movies instead of buying them at the counter 21 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ dishes or when washing your hands 22 .
Getting movie or music streaming services together with friends to share the monthly fee 23 .
Recycling single use plastic bottles to fill them with water at home 24 .
Using buckets to collect water when showering to save it and use it to flush the toilet , wipe the floor , or water the plants 25 .
Subscribing to newsletters and downloading apps to obtain coupons and discounts from your favorite stores 26 .
Using old shirts and other garments as cleaning cloths 27 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand and using the machine only for large items 28 .
Walking to commute to work instead of taking public transportation or your car 30 .
Asking for a glass of water at a restaurant instead of a soda or any other beverage ( coffee included ) Do you do any of these things to save money ?
What other saving strategies do you have ?
We ’ d love for you to share your tips with us so we can all become experts when it comes to saving money .
Let us @ @ @ @ @ @

There are few expressions that can accurately describe that spine-chilling effect that checking our bank account at the end of the month has on some of us. Oh, the horror! Just a few cents lefts in our pocket—again— and it’s time to break the piggy bank open —again— just to find a button and a couple of dust bunnies.
Thankfully, there are a few techniques that you might (or might not) know of that can help you survive those last days, without having to worry too much or give up any of your hobbies. So, today at Bright Side, we’ve listed some of the funniest ones below, to show that they are more common than we think.
1. Filling up on free samples at the supermarket before having lunch at home
2. Recycling leftover soap pieces by putting them in a stocking to make a new soap
3. Parking the car outside the garage when it rains to get a free car wash
4. Asking for lots of sauce packets at fast food restaurants, so you can take them home
5. Adding water to the shampoo when there’s hardly any left
6. Watching all the DIY videos available online to make something you need, instead of buying it
7. Going to a department store’s makeup counter before your date to get a free makeover
8. And after that, going to the perfume counter to use their free samples
9. Going to the supermarket just to buy the items that are on sale that day
10. Inventing new recipes to use last week’s leftovers that are still sitting in the fridge
11. Achieving the impossible task of not ripping the paper when unwrapping a present (and saving the bows)
12. Buying white-label products at the convenience store
13. Mixing the remaining bits of tomato sauce with water to add them to the pan instead of wasting them
14. Using a toothpaste key to press the leftover paste out until there’s nothing left to squeeze out but air
15. Using hot-water bottles to warm up your bed (and the room, preferably) instead of turning the heater on
16. Using free samples of moisturizers, face creams, and hand creams
17. Connecting your devices to public Wi-Fi or asking for store and restaurant passwords so you don’t run out of GB’s on your phone
18. Using the same tea bag twice
19. Recycling old yogurt or plastic food containers to save other food leftovers instead of buying Tupperware
20. Taking homemade popcorn and flasks with water or soda to the movies instead of buying them at the counter
21. Turning off the tap when washing the dishes or when washing your hands
22. Getting movie or music streaming services together with friends to share the monthly fee
23. Recycling single use plastic bottles to fill them with water at home
24. Using buckets to collect water when showering to save it and use it to flush the toilet, wipe the floor, or water the plants
25. Subscribing to newsletters and downloading apps to obtain coupons and discounts from your favorite stores
26. Using old shirts and other garments as cleaning cloths
27. Washing all small clothing items by hand and using the machine only for large items
28. Walking to commute to work instead of taking public transportation or your car
29. Buying things at a second-hand shop
30. Asking for a glass of water at a restaurant instead of a soda or any other beverage (coffee included)


brightside--2020-05-02--20 Photos Proving the Safest Place in the World Is Next to Your Mom

20 Photos Proving the Safest Place in the World Is Next to Your Mom Studies suggest that animals , especially dogs , can recognize their mothers even when they reach adulthood .
The bond humans and other animals create with their mothers is very special as we tend to have a deep respect for it .
Our DNA connection and the love we receive from our mothers make them feel like our “ safe place , ” no matter our species .
3 .
“ I ’ m 21 years old and this was my mom and me on Christmas.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ mom once in a while or always.
” 6 .
“ I ’ ll never forget this night .
She was so proud of me for sticking it out and getting my diploma.
” 7 .
“ Love this woman and I ’ m so thankful for all she ’ s done for me !
” 8 .
“ My German Shepherd was having a false pregnancy so I got her a German Shepherd/Alaskan Husky puppy.
” 9 .
“ I got married today .
This is my mom and me.
” 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best pillow !
” 11 .
“ Me hugging my mom after my wedding last October — this pic just makes me happy.
” 12 .
“ My mom wanted to take solo pictures as a strong , independent woman , but I wanted to remind her that she never has to do it alone.
” 13 .
“ The pregnant cat I ’ ve been fostering had 2 kittens a few days ago .
She ’ s a very good mom .
” 15 .
“ I love this picture of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 17 .
“ Pictures of my dog and her baby taken 4 years apart ” 18 .
Sleeping next to your mom always feels amazing .
19 .
“ My baby brother hugging our mom for the first time since graduating boot camp ” 20 .
The warm feeling of being hugged by a mother

Studies suggest that animals, especially dogs, can recognize their mothers even when they reach adulthood. The bond humans and other animals create with their mothers is very special as we tend to have a deep respect for it. Our DNA connection and the love we receive from our mothers make them feel like our “safe place,” no matter our species.
To show this loving connection, Bright Side selected 20 photos proving why our moms are always our safest place.
1. “She’s a very proud mom.”
2. “My mom’s Doberman gave birth to this cute muffin.”
3. “I’m 21 years old and this was my mom and me on Christmas.”
4. “Everyone needs their mom once in a while or always.”
5. “Taking a bath with Mom”
6. “I’ll never forget this night. She was so proud of me for sticking it out and getting my diploma.”
7. “Love this woman and I’m so thankful for all she’s done for me!”
8. “My German Shepherd was having a false pregnancy so I got her a German Shepherd/Alaskan Husky puppy.”
9. “I got married today. This is my mom and me.”
10. “Mommy’s tummy is the best pillow!”
11. “Me hugging my mom after my wedding last October — this pic just makes me happy.”
12. “My mom wanted to take solo pictures as a strong, independent woman, but I wanted to remind her that she never has to do it alone.”
13. “The pregnant cat I’ve been fostering had 2 kittens a few days ago. She’s a very good mom. ”
14. Moms give the best cuddles.
15. “I love this picture of my mom and me back from 2000.”
16. “My goat, Charlie just had babies!”
17. “Pictures of my dog and her baby taken 4 years apart”
18. Sleeping next to your mom always feels amazing.
19. “My baby brother hugging our mom for the first time since graduating boot camp”
20. The warm feeling of being hugged by a mother


brightside--2020-05-02--22 People Whose Parents Were the Definition of Cool

22 People Whose Parents Were the Definition of Cool No matter how much the generations keep evolving , the era in which our parents were in their primes will always be its own kind of cool .
From women building machinery in the army to men training seals in the navy , old school ways were always the coolest .
1 .
My mama circa ’ 83 — oh , that bike ?
She built it .
2 .
My mother when she was a tank instructor in 1984 3 .
My Grandpa just turned 90 last Friday .
Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handsome .
4 .
My dad ’ s first car !
A 1939 Ford that he bought with his own money that he earned farming — he drove it daily .
5 .
My mom ’ s selfie before it was cool ( 1989 ) 7 .
My mom flew helicopters for the army in the ’ 80s .
9 .
My grandma and her Irish Wolfhound in 1974 10 .
After their first fight , my dad apologized to my mom through polaroids ( 1987 ) .
11 .
My dad giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ 50s 12 .
My father who shipped his bike over to England and rode all over Europe on it ( 1973 ) 13 .
My dad ’ s graduation photo sometime in the ’ 70s 14 .
One of my favorite photos of my parents in the late ’ 70s 15 .
My hilarious father ( with the magazine ) and my grandpa , grandma , and uncle in 1972 17 .
My dad skateboarding at Hyde School in 1982 18 .
Apparently my dad used to ride 3-wheeled unicycles in parades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the ’ 70s ( Ryan Gosling might need a paternity test ) !
20 .
My friend ’ s dad trained seals in the Navy .
21 .
My mom winning the pie-eating contest by beating all the boys ( 1950 ) 22 .
My dad and his veterinarian mother with their pet lion that they raised for 2 years ( 1959 )

No matter how much the generations keep evolving, the era in which our parents were in their primes will always be its own kind of cool. From women building machinery in the army to men training seals in the navy, old school ways were always the coolest.
Bright Side brought together the best visual representations of parents who were incredibly hip in their day.
1. My mama circa ’83 — oh, that bike? She built it.
2. My mother when she was a tank instructor in 1984
3. My Grandpa just turned 90 last Friday. Here he is in the ’50s looking handsome.
4. My dad’s first car! A 1939 Ford that he bought with his own money that he earned farming — he drove it daily.
5. My mom’s selfie before it was cool (1989)
6. My grandma’s wedding day photo in 1970
7. My mom flew helicopters for the army in the ’80s.
8. My dad was Kelso (1973)!
9. My grandma and her Irish Wolfhound in 1974
10. After their first fight, my dad apologized to my mom through polaroids (1987).
11. My dad giving a thirsty bear some soda in the ’50s
12. My father who shipped his bike over to England and rode all over Europe on it (1973)
13. My dad’s graduation photo sometime in the ’70s
14. One of my favorite photos of my parents in the late ’70s
15. My hilarious father (with the magazine) and my grandpa, grandma, and uncle in 1972
16. My dad fishing...on a nuclear submarine (1966)
17. My dad skateboarding at Hyde School in 1982
18. Apparently my dad used to ride 3-wheeled unicycles in parades.
19. My dad in France in the ’70s (Ryan Gosling might need a paternity test)!
20. My friend’s dad trained seals in the Navy.
21. My mom winning the pie-eating contest by beating all the boys (1950)
22. My dad and his veterinarian mother with their pet lion that they raised for 2 years (1959)


brightside--2020-05-02--20 Photos That Made Us Feel Warmer Than the Spring Sun

20 Photos That Made Us Feel Warmer Than the Spring Sun Even on a bad day , some things never fail to make us feel better , like seeing a genuine smile , the loving eyes of your pet or witnessing a random act of kindness at the grocery store .
It ’ d be great if we could bottle these up and save them for a rainy day .
Well , worry not .
1 .
True friendship is being willing to share your box with your best friend .
3 .
“ My daughter was snuggling our rescue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I walked into the room and Elsa tried to get to me .
Guess which hole of the hoodie she tried to use ... ” 4 .
“ Nothing is so bad when your best pal is with you .
This is Buddy and he ’ s 10.
” 5 .
“ Caught my niece at just the right moment.
” 6 .
“ My dog seeing me again for the first time after going blind and getting her lenses replaced ” 7 .
“ I think my son decided he likes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Charlie ’ s favorite toy is one that looks just like him.
” 9 .
“ My great-grandmother and I shared our birthday .
This was taken on her one-hundredth and my nineteenth.
” 10 .
“ My daughter was nervous around dogs and then she met this guy .
He let her love all over him for 20 minutes and afterward , her fear was gone .
Thank you , sweet boy !
” 11 .
“ ’ My face physically hurts from smiling so much today , I love teaching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who has a very kind soul.
” 12 .
“ Not every day has to be negative .
Everyone meet Stumpy the Moose !
” 13 .
“ My brother and sister-in-law adopted a dog a while ago and he just graduated from puppy school .
I think Freddy was excited ... ” 14 .
“ Whenever Grammy comes over , Gus sits by her side the whole time wearing his proud face.
” 15 .
“ My aunt has been wheelchair-bound her entire life but she ’ s always wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after 37 years , she ’ s finally at the beach.
” 17 .
“ A man offers any passerby the opportunity to explore space with him.
” 18 .
“ This guy saw a little old lady having trouble bagging some stuff so he stopped and held her bag open for her.
” 19 .
“ These 2 girls I met tonight spent half an hour comforting this crying homeless woman .
After she stopped crying , they chatted with her for another 30 minutes.
” 20 .
“ This dog had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clinic .
His owner stayed with him all night .
”

Even on a bad day, some things never fail to make us feel better, like seeing a genuine smile, the loving eyes of your pet or witnessing a random act of kindness at the grocery store. It’d be great if we could bottle these up and save them for a rainy day. Well, worry not.
Bright Side took a deep dive on Reddit and picked some of the sweetest photos we could find. Prepare to have all your heartstrings pulled.
1. True friendship is being willing to share your box with your best friend.
2. “They hired a photographer just for me!”
3. “My daughter was snuggling our rescue pup, Elsa under her hoodie. I walked into the room and Elsa tried to get to me. Guess which hole of the hoodie she tried to use...”
4. “Nothing is so bad when your best pal is with you. This is Buddy and he’s 10.”
5. “Caught my niece at just the right moment.”
6. “My dog seeing me again for the first time after going blind and getting her lenses replaced”
7. “I think my son decided he likes the cat we picked up.”
8. “Charlie’s favorite toy is one that looks just like him.”
9. “My great-grandmother and I shared our birthday. This was taken on her one-hundredth and my nineteenth.”
10. “My daughter was nervous around dogs and then she met this guy. He let her love all over him for 20 minutes and afterward, her fear was gone. Thank you, sweet boy!”
11. “’My face physically hurts from smiling so much today, I love teaching you guys,’ said my professor, who has a very kind soul.”
12. “Not every day has to be negative. Everyone meet Stumpy the Moose!”
13. “My brother and sister-in-law adopted a dog a while ago and he just graduated from puppy school. I think Freddy was excited...”
14. “Whenever Grammy comes over, Gus sits by her side the whole time wearing his proud face.”
15. “My aunt has been wheelchair-bound her entire life but she’s always wanted to go to the beach. Today, after 37 years, she’s finally at the beach.”
16. “Giving water to a dehydrated bunny in 100-degree heat”
17. “A man offers any passerby the opportunity to explore space with him.”
18. “This guy saw a little old lady having trouble bagging some stuff so he stopped and held her bag open for her.”
19. “These 2 girls I met tonight spent half an hour comforting this crying homeless woman. After she stopped crying, they chatted with her for another 30 minutes.”
20. “This dog had to spend the night at the emergency clinic. His owner stayed with him all night.”


brightside--2020-05-02--People Shared 17 Things That Cost Less Than $5, but Really Improve Your Life

People Shared 17 Things That Cost Less Than $ 5 , but Really Improve Your Life The easiest products can sometimes help you overcome the biggest challenges .
People shared their favorite and most affordable gadgets , and they explain how these things eliminated some of their own daily struggles .
They all prove that quality and utility don ’ t have to be expensive and that even with the smallest budget , you can find some real masterpieces online !
Here at Bright Side , we have collected 17 of the most useful gadgets .
And the best part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where to buy them for less than $ 5 , because we think you ’ ll want to buy these right away !
1 .
A ring spiral to make every ring fit in every season 2 .
A keyboard cover , so you never have to bother anybody with your typing noise again 3 .
This Vietnamese coffeemaker is not very well-known , but it is a cheap way to get great coffee .
4 .
Fight plastic pollution and always bring your own reusable straw .
5 .
These reusable cotton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 .
A cheap burrito blanket to keep you warm and happy 7 .
A brilliant tool to remove lint from your clothes easily 8 .
With this long charging cable , you will never be dependent on the location of plugs anymore .
9 .
These foot massage socks point out all the good spots .
10 .
Remove the dust from your phone plugs in a cute and efficient way .
11 .
Carry all your heavy groceries at once with a grocery bag holder .
12 .
Such an easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With this simple tool , you will never need help opening a jar or bottle again .
14 .
With this dishwasher sign , you can easily know if the dishes in the machine are clean or dirty .
15 .
No help needed to put on your own bracelets !
16 .
Suddenly everybody seems to want one of these tongue scrapers .
Bonus : 5 more cool things from our team 1 .
The pointed tips make cleaning your earbuds way easier .
2 .
These superheroes will protect your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know the temperature of the water just by looking at it .
4 .
The easiest way to get rid of any unwanted small hairs on your face 5 .
Spilling food everywhere becomes a thing of the past when using a sandwich bag holder .
How many of these products do you plan to buy after reading this article ?
Which one of the gadgets do you think you ’ ll love the most ?
Do you also have a cheap gadget at home that is a real game-changer ?

The easiest products can sometimes help you overcome the biggest challenges. People shared their favorite and most affordable gadgets, and they explain how these things eliminated some of their own daily struggles. They all prove that quality and utility don’t have to be expensive and that even with the smallest budget, you can find some real masterpieces online!
Here at Bright Side, we have collected 17 of the most useful gadgets. And the best part is that we put a link for where to buy them for less than $5, because we think you’ll want to buy these right away!
1. A ring spiral to make every ring fit in every season
You can buy it here.
2. A keyboard cover, so you never have to bother anybody with your typing noise again
You can buy it here.
3. This Vietnamese coffeemaker is not very well-known, but it is a cheap way to get great coffee.
You can buy it here.
4. Fight plastic pollution and always bring your own reusable straw.
You can buy it here.
5. These reusable cotton face scrubbies are both cute and useful
You can buy them here.
6. A cheap burrito blanket to keep you warm and happy
You can buy it here.
7. A brilliant tool to remove lint from your clothes easily
You can buy it here.
8. With this long charging cable, you will never be dependent on the location of plugs anymore.
You can buy it here.
9. These foot massage socks point out all the good spots.
You can buy the English version here.
10. Remove the dust from your phone plugs in a cute and efficient way.
You can buy it here.
11. Carry all your heavy groceries at once with a grocery bag holder.
You can buy it here.
12. Such an easy tool to save so much toothpaste
You can buy it here.
13. With this simple tool, you will never need help opening a jar or bottle again.
You can buy it here.
14. With this dishwasher sign, you can easily know if the dishes in the machine are clean or dirty.
You can buy it here.
15. No help needed to put on your own bracelets!
You can buy it here.
16. Suddenly everybody seems to want one of these tongue scrapers.
You can buy it here.
17. These clip sauce holders are a real game-changer.
You can buy one here.
Bonus: 5 more cool things from our team
1. The pointed tips make cleaning your earbuds way easier.
You can get it for under $5 here.
2. These superheroes will protect your cables from breaking.
You can buy it here.
3. Always know the temperature of the water just by looking at it.
You can buy it here.
4. The easiest way to get rid of any unwanted small hairs on your face
You can buy it here.
5. Spilling food everywhere becomes a thing of the past when using a sandwich bag holder.
You can buy it here.


brightside--2020-05-03--Mom Draws Comics About Her Everyday Struggles That Any Mommy Can Instantly Relate To

Mom Draws Comics About Her Everyday Struggles That Any Mommy Can Instantly Relate To Carrying a heavy stroller up and downstairs , hiding to eat the last snack in the house , and always keeping one eye open — being a mother is hard work .
But being ironic about having small children and even getting inspired by parenting challenges — that deserves an award .
A Ukrainian artist named Olga Alexeeva creates illustrations that every parent can likely relate to .
1 .
Silence is golden — unless you have a toddler .
2 .
Somebody said , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Every mom has to have some level of ninja skills .
4 .
Sometimes mothers forget what quiet sounds like .
5 .
Other people ’ s children grow fast , but your own grow even faster !
6 .
Sometimes we all wish we had 4 hands ... 7 .
The joy of baby ’ s first words 8 .
When your child changes outfits faster than fashionistas on the red carpet : 9 .
“ They ’ re just exploring the world , ” they said .
11 .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tonight .
Or to be precise , me and you and the baby and the dog and the cat ... 12 .
The value of the last piece of candy 14 .
Once you ’ re a mom , one eye is always open .

Carrying a heavy stroller up and downstairs, hiding to eat the last snack in the house, and always keeping one eye open — being a mother is hard work. But being ironic about having small children and even getting inspired by parenting challenges — that deserves an award. A Ukrainian artist named Olga Alexeeva creates illustrations that every parent can likely relate to.
Here at Bright Side, we found these works so close to real life that we couldn’t help but share them with you.
1. Silence is golden — unless you have a toddler.
2. Somebody said, “Come get a snack?”
3. Every mom has to have some level of ninja skills.
4. Sometimes mothers forget what quiet sounds like.
5. Other people’s children grow fast, but your own grow even faster!
6. Sometimes we all wish we had 4 hands...
7. The joy of baby’s first words
8. When your child changes outfits faster than fashionistas on the red carpet:
9. “They’re just exploring the world,” they said.
10. Strollers are really deceptive!
11. "It’s just me and you tonight. Or to be precise, me and you and the baby and the dog and the cat...
12. The value of the last piece of candy
13. Once it’s “we,” it’s always “we!”
14. Once you’re a mom, one eye is always open.


brightside--2020-05-03--10 Sweet Reasons Why Dakota Johnson Loves Her Ex-Stepfather Antonio Banderas So Tenderly

10 Sweet Reasons Why Dakota Johnson Loves Her Ex-Stepfather Antonio Banderas So Tenderly Not everybody knows that Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson is ex-stepdaughter of Antonio Banderas !
We were even more surprised when we found out that they have had a strong friendship for over 2 decades , despite the fact that Antonio and Dakota ’ s mother Melanie Griffith are no longer together .
Dakota was born into the family of actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson in 1989 — by the way , her parents started dating when Melanie was 14 and Don was 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1976 ( and divorced in July of that year ) and in 1989 , Dakota was born during this marriage .
In 1996 , when Dakota was 6 years old , they divorced .
Same year , on the set of the movie Two Much , Melanie met Antonio Banderas , they got married and lived together until December 2015 .
Antonio always speaks warmly about his love toward Dakota , calling her his daughter .
Johnson also opened up , saying that Banderas is actually one of the most influential people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole new world of creativity and culture into the family .
3 .
Dakota ’ s first red carpets were in his company .
From a young age Dakota participated in social events and appeared on red carpets with her movie star parents , she even attended the Oscars with them when she was 10 years old !
The photo above pictures them at the ceremony in 2000 .
4 .
Antonio put Dakota in his first movie .
In 1999 , at the age of 9 , Johnson got her first role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where she and her younger sister Stella played the daughters of the main character Lucille Vinson ( played by Melanie Griffith ) .
The film was directed by her then stepfather Antonio Banderas .
5 .
Banderas convinced her to graduate school before starting acting .
In 2016 , Dakota Johnson gave an interview on Live !
With Kelly and Michael and shared that , despite her early debut in the Banderas movie Crazy in Alabama , both Antonio and Melanie discouraged her from acting until she graduated from high school .
Both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So Johnson didn ’ t begin auditioning in Los Angeles until after she graduated from high school .
Dakota once admitted that with Antonio , Spain came to the family , along with incredible Spanish relatives , flamenco and , of course , Spanish .
Johnson said in an interview that she perfectly understands the language , but does not speak it fluently , so when appearing on Spanish language television shows , she works with a translator .
7 .
Antonio shared that Dakota was one of the reasons his marriage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process is so complex that it can invalidate the marriage itself .
But that has nothing to do with the Banderas-Griffith family — the actor recently admitted that Dakota still means a lot to him and that his marriage to Melanie Griffith was all worth it for many reasons , including Dakota .
8 .
Even after the divorce , the whole family maintains a warm and close relationship .
Maybe it ’ s because Antonio is Spaniard and they have different traditions about breakups in Spain , or maybe it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before , but Melanie and Antonio , as well as their children , still maintain a very warm and friendly relationship .
Antonio said that even though Melanie is not his wife anymore , he still considers her his best friend , and still his family .
9 .
They share a cool hobby — they all love skiing !
10 .
He was her stepdad for nearly 20 years .

Not everybody knows that Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson is ex-stepdaughter of Antonio Banderas! We were even more surprised when we found out that they have had a strong friendship for over 2 decades, despite the fact that Antonio and Dakota’s mother Melanie Griffith are no longer together.
Here at Bright Side, we admire people who maintain warm relationships after their breakup, especially when children remain close friends with their step-parents.
1. Antonio considers Dakota his daughter.
Antonio always speaks warmly about his love toward Dakota, calling her his daughter. Johnson also opened up, saying that Banderas is actually one of the most influential people in her life, that he brought a whole new world of creativity and culture into the family.
2. Now Dakota has a half-sister — Stella Banderas.
In 1996, Banderas and Griffith welcomed their daughter Stella del Carmen Banderas, who is 7 years younger than Dakota. Dakota also opened up that she`s grateful to her stepfather for her younger sister and called her “magical”.
3. Dakota’s first red carpets were in his company.
From a young age Dakota participated in social events and appeared on red carpets with her movie star parents, she even attended the Oscars with them when she was 10 years old! The photo above pictures them at the ceremony in 2000.
4. Antonio put Dakota in his first movie.
In 1999, at the age of 9, Johnson got her first role in the movie Crazy in Alabama, where she and her younger sister Stella played the daughters of the main character Lucille Vinson (played by Melanie Griffith). The film was directed by her then stepfather Antonio Banderas.
5. Banderas convinced her to graduate school before starting acting.
In 2016, Dakota Johnson gave an interview on Live! With Kelly and Michael and shared that, despite her early debut in the Banderas movie Crazy in Alabama, both Antonio and Melanie discouraged her from acting until she graduated from high school. Both Banderas and Griffith also first finished school. So Johnson didn’t begin auditioning in Los Angeles until after she graduated from high school.
6. Dakota now understands Spanish.
Dakota once admitted that with Antonio, Spain came to the family, along with incredible Spanish relatives, flamenco and, of course, Spanish. Johnson said in an interview that she perfectly understands the language, but does not speak it fluently, so when appearing on Spanish language television shows, she works with a translator.
7. Antonio shared that Dakota was one of the reasons his marriage was worth it.
Sometimes the divorce process is so complex that it can invalidate the marriage itself. But that has nothing to do with the Banderas-Griffith family — the actor recently admitted that Dakota still means a lot to him and that his marriage to Melanie Griffith was all worth it for many reasons, including Dakota.
8. Even after the divorce, the whole family maintains a warm and close relationship.
Maybe it’s because Antonio is Spaniard and they have different traditions about breakups in Spain, or maybe it’s that both actors had already been married before, but Melanie and Antonio, as well as their children, still maintain a very warm and friendly relationship. Antonio said that even though Melanie is not his wife anymore, he still considers her his best friend, and still his family.
9. They share a cool hobby — they all love skiing!
The whole family, including Antonio, Dakota, and Stella, have been seen many times over the years in Aspen, Colorado on ski vacations. Numerous paparazzi photos confirm this.
10. He was her stepdad for nearly 20 years.
Antonio married Dakota’s mother in 1996, when Dakota was 6 years old. He remained her stepfather for almost 20 years, and even after the divorce in 2015, Banderas still plays an important role in her life.
The famous actor opened up that he’s been with young Dakota on his shoulders, traveling all around the world. And Johnson, during her touching tribute speech, shared that Antonio loved the whole family so fiercely, so big and so loud, that it changed their lives forever.


brightside--2020-05-03--14 People That Had an Epic Fail Because They Lacked Focus

I was about 10 years old when my mom sent me to a village to visit her uncle .
We had a long connection and waited for about 12 hours .
We were in the waiting area , and we put our things next to us .
I think my uncle was bored , so he went for a walk and told me he would call my mom , and that I was supposed to wait .
1 , 2 , 3 hours later , he didn ’ t ’ come back .
Then 5 hours .
I wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couldn ’ t because I had to watch over our stuff .
There was a couple in front of me and the woman wanted to help me so we called the police .
I was almost ready to go back to my mom , when my uncle returned .
I ran to him for a hug and we went to his village .
When I got back home , my mom was shocked .
My uncle never called her .
And my mom decided to ask him what he was so busy with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he decided to go for a walk , went to a cafe , and then went to a museum .
He forgot about me until he saw my tickets in his passport .
© Kolotuha / Pikabu

I was about 10 years old when my mom sent me to a village to visit her uncle. We had a long connection and waited for about 12 hours. We were in the waiting area, and we put our things next to us. I think my uncle was bored, so he went for a walk and told me he would call my mom, and that I was supposed to wait.
1, 2, 3 hours later, he didn’t’ come back. Then 5 hours. I wanted to go to the bathroom, but I couldn’t because I had to watch over our stuff. There was a couple in front of me and the woman wanted to help me so we called the police. I was almost ready to go back to my mom, when my uncle returned. I ran to him for a hug and we went to his village.
When I got back home, my mom was shocked. My uncle never called her. And my mom decided to ask him what he was so busy with. He said he was bored, he decided to go for a walk, went to a cafe, and then went to a museum. He forgot about me until he saw my tickets in his passport. © Kolotuha / Pikabu


brightside--2020-05-03--17 Photos Proving That Our Relatives Looked Like Models When They Were Young

17 Photos Proving That Our Relatives Looked Like Models When They Were Young Today , fashion dictates its own , sometimes very strict , rules .
A lot of people try to follow the trends and buy beauty products and new clothes , and they edit their photos before sharing them with others .
The beauty standards are changing every day and it seems that the people of the past couldn ’ t have been attractive because the trends were so different from today .
But when we look at the photos from the family archives , we realize that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Bright Side are convinced that every person has their own natural beauty and the photos of our relatives prove it .
And at the end of the article , there ’ s a bonus feature that shows how you can look young at any age .
“ My great-grandfather served in the Navy during WWII .
He was a great man and always had a brilliant smile ( circa the 1940s ) !
” “ My grandfather in the army , the 1960s , Italy ” “ My Italian grandpa looking like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ I found an old photo of my parents getting ready for the Marine Corps Ball.
” “ This is my favorite picture of my grandfather in 1956.
” “ I ’ d never seen a photo of my mom when she was young until today .
My mom always thought she was ugly and that makes me sad because she was beautiful .
I miss you.
” “ My mom , my grandma , and my sister in 1994 ” “ Unearthed a photo of my granny .
She worked as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Found this old photo of a soviet soldier in my grandmother ’ s album.
” Bonus : “ Who said that you can only be attractive when you ’ re young ?
Here ’ s my grandma with some exotic cats on our Texas ranch in the late ’ 60s or early ’ 70s .
”

Today, fashion dictates its own, sometimes very strict, rules. A lot of people try to follow the trends and buy beauty products and new clothes, and they edit their photos before sharing them with others. The beauty standards are changing every day and it seems that the people of the past couldn’t have been attractive because the trends were so different from today. But when we look at the photos from the family archives, we realize that this is simply not true.
We at Bright Side are convinced that every person has their own natural beauty and the photos of our relatives prove it. And at the end of the article, there’s a bonus feature that shows how you can look young at any age.
“My great-grandfather served in the Navy during WWII. He was a great man and always had a brilliant smile (circa the 1940s)!”
“My beautiful mother, early 1970s”
“My grandfather in the army, the 1960s, Italy”
“My mother’s senior portrait, 1989”
“My pretty grandma in the 1930s!”
“My mom at 17, 1968”
“My Italian grandpa looking like he just stepped off a movie set”
“My great-grandfather from Cuba”
“My great-grandmother Marie in the mid-to-late 1940s”
“My great-great-uncle, Carroll Jones Stokes in 1944”
“I found an old photo of my parents getting ready for the Marine Corps Ball.”
“This is my favorite picture of my grandfather in 1956.”
“I’d never seen a photo of my mom when she was young until today. My mom always thought she was ugly and that makes me sad because she was beautiful. I miss you.”
“My mom, my grandma, and my sister in 1994”
“Unearthed a photo of my granny. She worked as an extra in old British films.”
“My great-grandmother, 1961”
“Found this old photo of a soviet soldier in my grandmother’s album.”
Bonus: “Who said that you can only be attractive when you’re young? Here’s my grandma with some exotic cats on our Texas ranch in the late ’60s or early ’70s.”


brightside--2020-05-03--16 Clever Examples of Kid Logic That Can Even Make Adults Envious

16 Clever Examples of Kid Logic That Can Even Make Adults Envious Children often have an exceptionally sharp minds and are quick thinking .
They don ’ t have as many limits , mental blocks , and habits as adults do .
That ’ s why it ’ s easier for them to think outside the box and , as a result , they turn into an unlimited source of stories about their creative stunts .
16 .
“ My younger son tries to sneak sugar packets out of restaurants and eat them in the car .
We checked his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stuffed 5 of them into a breadstick.
” 15 .
She ’ s so young , but already knows how to keep her options open : 14 .
When your school assignment is to draw an animal : 13 .
They really tried hard to cover up their crime : 12 .
“ I found out that my 3-year-old daughter keeps a box with a knife , a gun , and some cash .
Should I be worried ?
” 11 .
Is he being honest or is he just cunning ?
10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9 .
“ So I confiscated the remote control , put it on top of the fridge , told my kids to go play , and went to take a shower .
A few minutes later , I came back and saw this : ” 8 .
“ I think my daughter found her baby monitor.
” 7 .
“ Our daughter is getting stealthier , because now she can do it with all the lights off in order to keep from getting caught.
” 6 .
“ I was initially irritated when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pepper shakers , but his contraption has turned out to be quite convenient.
” 5 .
“ My daughter got sick of holding her tablet , so she came up with this configuration.
” 4 .
“ My 11-year-old son got this card for my birthday : ” 3 .
When a child breaks an adult ’ s pattern of behavior with one unusual action : 2 .
“ I spent a few minutes watching my daughter slowly move across the living room to get something I told her she couldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the most vivid examples of children ’ s straightforwardness :

Children often have an exceptionally sharp minds and are quick thinking. They don’t have as many limits, mental blocks, and habits as adults do. That’s why it’s easier for them to think outside the box and, as a result, they turn into an unlimited source of stories about their creative stunts.
We at Bright Side adore everything that is connected to creative thinking, so we really appreciated the extraordinary actions and decisions of the children who made it into our compilation.
16. “My younger son tries to sneak sugar packets out of restaurants and eat them in the car. We checked his pockets, and this time, he stuffed 5 of them into a breadstick.”
15. She’s so young, but already knows how to keep her options open:
14. When your school assignment is to draw an animal:
13. They really tried hard to cover up their crime:
12. “I found out that my 3-year-old daughter keeps a box with a knife, a gun, and some cash. Should I be worried?”
11. Is he being honest or is he just cunning?
10. Another introvert in the making:
9. “So I confiscated the remote control, put it on top of the fridge, told my kids to go play, and went to take a shower. A few minutes later, I came back and saw this:”
8. “I think my daughter found her baby monitor.”
7. “Our daughter is getting stealthier, because now she can do it with all the lights off in order to keep from getting caught.”
6. “I was initially irritated when my son completely connected the salt and pepper shakers, but his contraption has turned out to be quite convenient.”
5. “My daughter got sick of holding her tablet, so she came up with this configuration.”
4. “My 11-year-old son got this card for my birthday:”
3. When a child breaks an adult’s pattern of behavior with one unusual action:
2. “I spent a few minutes watching my daughter slowly move across the living room to get something I told her she couldn’t have.”
1. This is probably one of the most vivid examples of children’s straightforwardness:


brightside--2020-05-03--How Actors of Mean Girls Have Changed After 16 Years

How Actors of Mean Girls Have Changed After 16 Years It ’ s been 16 years since Lindsay Lohan played Cady Heron in Mean Girls , the comedy that became a modern classic among millennials-to-be , back when they were still in high school .
The strength of this story is that it ’ s very relatable .
After all , we ’ ve all suffered some type of bullying at some point .
In 2014 , actress , singer , and model Lindsay Lohan worked on an 8-episode series about her personal and professional life called Lindsay .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second season of Sick Note , to play Katerina West , and , in 2019 , she had her own reality show called Lindsay Lohan ’ s Beach Club , produced by MTV .
Rachel McAdams has had a prolific career as a movie actress since 2001 , but it wasn ’ t until 2004 that she was truly launched into fame .
In 2011 , she was cast to play a part in Woody Allen ’ s Midnight in Paris .
She also starred in other known movies such as The Vow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Detective in 2015 .
Then in 2016 , she was nominated for the first time in her career for an Oscar as Best Supporting actress for her performance in Spotlight .
She was also cast to participate in the film Eurovision , produced by Netflix .
In 2014 , comedian Tim Meadows got the leading role in Marry Me , a popular comedy series .
2 years later , he participated in Son of Zorn , a series mixing the sitcom and the animated genres produced by Fox Television .
He also worked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jill or Popstar : Never Stop , Never Stopping , among others .
After co-writing the Mean Girl ’ s script and playing a leading role , Tina Fey ’ s prolific career led her to work on about other comic films , where , not only did she act or write screenplays ( see 30 Rock ) , but she also gave voice to characters such as Megamind ’ s Roxanne Ritchie .
In 2019 , she played Tammy in Amy Poehler ’ s Wine Country .
Amy ’ s successful career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She has produced various sitcoms and movies .
She played the lead role in the sitcom Parks and Recreation from 2009 to 2015 and she gave voice to several animated characters , even appearing on SpongeBob SquarePants .
She also voiced Joy for Inside Out in 2015 .
Then , in 2019 she worked again with Tina Fey in Wine Country .
Lacey ’ s prolific career in the film and TV industry started a few years before Mean Girls came along , but its release certainly didn ’ t hurt .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movies , like 2006 ’ s Bratz , based on the doll collection and she played Zatanna Zatara in the Young Justice TV series .
In 2017 she played Chloe Grange for My Secret Valentine , which was released in 2018 .
Unlike Lacey Chabert , Lizzy Caplan ’ s performance in Mean Girls did launch her into fame .
She did the voiceover for Debbie in Seth MacFarlane ’ s animated sitcom American Dad !
, and she has been cast in both films and series , like Extinction ( 2018 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 ) , and even the popular satirical film The Interview .
She ’ s also played parts in True Blood and in the German series Das Boot .
Her character Julia appeared in 4 episodes of New Girl .
Amanda Seyfried appeared in a few episodes of series like CSI : Crime Scene Investigation , Law & Order : Special Victim Unit , and House M.D.
, as a guest in the first season .
In 2018 , she starred in the second part of the musical Mamma Mia !
and she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remake of the animated movie of Scooby Doo , Scoob !
.
She also played in the movie adaption of Victor Hugo ’ s Les Misérables .
Besides playing Damian in Mean Girls , Daniel Franzese has played in movies such as 2005 ’ s War of the Worlds , where he played a National Guardsman .
In 2016 , he played in the television film Looking : The Movie , which was released by HBO .
To this day , he has appeared in various movies since his debut in Bully , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professional comedian and actor with a long CV to show off .
She ’ s best known for her Saturday Night Live appearances and imitations of public figures and celebrities such as Joan Rivers , Celine Dion , and Barbra Streisand , among others .
Her last appearance in a film was in Wine Country .
She also played a role in 3 episodes of the series Schooled .
You might remember Neil Flynn ’ s performance in the sitcom The Middle , where he plays the lead role of Michael “ Mike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This experienced comedian has played in plenty of movies and TV shows and series , including Smallville , The King of the Hill , a few episodes of Joey , a spin-off of the popular ’ 90s sitcom , Friends .
And last but not least , the ladies ’ man who drove Cady crazy in Mean Girls became the host of the show Cake Wars in 2015 , a reality show in which competitors try to bake the best cake for a professional jury .
Jonathan Bennett also had quick cameos in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adam Chandler in ABC ’ s All My Children .
He also appears in Ariana Grande ’ s music video “ thank u , next ” that was released in 2018 .
What were your favorite movies when you were a teenager ?
And what do you think of these actors ’ careers ?
Let us know in the comment section !

It’s been 16 years since Lindsay Lohan played Cady Heron in Mean Girls, the comedy that became a modern classic among millennials-to-be, back when they were still in high school. The strength of this story is that it’s very relatable. After all, we’ve all suffered some type of bullying at some point.
To remember the actors that brightened our teenage years, the Bright Side team decided to check and see what the Mean Girls actors are up to today. Here’s what we found:
1. Lindsay Lohan (Cady Heron)
In 2014, actress, singer, and model Lindsay Lohan worked on an 8-episode series about her personal and professional life called Lindsay. In 2017, she was cast for the second season of Sick Note, to play Katerina West, and, in 2019, she had her own reality show called Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club, produced by MTV.
2. Rachel McAdams (Regina George)
Rachel McAdams has had a prolific career as a movie actress since 2001, but it wasn’t until 2004 that she was truly launched into fame. In 2011, she was cast to play a part in Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris. She also starred in other known movies such as The Vow and The Notebook and series like True Detective in 2015. Then in 2016, she was nominated for the first time in her career for an Oscar as Best Supporting actress for her performance in Spotlight. She was also cast to participate in the film Eurovision, produced by Netflix.
3. Tim Meadows (Director Ron Duvall)
In 2014, comedian Tim Meadows got the leading role in Marry Me, a popular comedy series. 2 years later, he participated in Son of Zorn, a series mixing the sitcom and the animated genres produced by Fox Television. He also worked in other comic films like Jack and Jill or Popstar: Never Stop, Never Stopping, among others.
4. Tina Fey (Ms. Sharon Norbury)
After co-writing the Mean Girl’s script and playing a leading role, Tina Fey’s prolific career led her to work on about other comic films, where, not only did she act or write screenplays (see 30 Rock), but she also gave voice to characters such as Megamind’s Roxanne Ritchie. In 2019, she played Tammy in Amy Poehler’s Wine Country.
5. Amy Poehler (June George)
Amy’s successful career doesn’t stop at acting. She has produced various sitcoms and movies. She played the lead role in the sitcom Parks and Recreation from 2009 to 2015 and she gave voice to several animated characters, even appearing on SpongeBob SquarePants. She also voiced Joy for Inside Out in 2015. Then, in 2019 she worked again with Tina Fey in Wine Country.
6. Lacey Chabert (Gretchen Wieners)
Lacey’s prolific career in the film and TV industry started a few years before Mean Girls came along, but its release certainly didn’t hurt. On the contrary, she kept working on movies, like 2006’s Bratz, based on the doll collection and she played Zatanna Zatara in the Young Justice TV series. In 2017 she played Chloe Grange for My Secret Valentine, which was released in 2018.
7. Lizzy Caplan (Janis Ian)
Unlike Lacey Chabert, Lizzy Caplan’s performance in Mean Girls did launch her into fame. She did the voiceover for Debbie in Seth MacFarlane’s animated sitcom American Dad!, and she has been cast in both films and series, like Extinction (2018), Now You See Me 2 (2016), and even the popular satirical film The Interview. She’s also played parts in True Blood and in the German series Das Boot. Her character Julia appeared in 4 episodes of New Girl.
8. Amanda Seyfried (Karen Smith)
Amanda Seyfried appeared in a few episodes of series like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Law & Order: Special Victim Unit, and House M.D., as a guest in the first season. In 2018, she starred in the second part of the musical Mamma Mia! and she recently played Daphne Blake in the new remake of the animated movie of Scooby Doo, Scoob!. She also played in the movie adaption of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables.
9. Daniel Franzese (Damian Leigh)
Besides playing Damian in Mean Girls, Daniel Franzese has played in movies such as 2005’s War of the Worlds, where he played a National Guardsman. In 2016, he played in the television film Looking: The Movie, which was released by HBO. To this day, he has appeared in various movies since his debut in Bully, from 2001.
10. Ana Gasteyer (Betsy Heron)
Ana Gasteyer is a professional comedian and actor with a long CV to show off. She’s best known for her Saturday Night Live appearances and imitations of public figures and celebrities such as Joan Rivers, Celine Dion, and Barbra Streisand, among others. Her last appearance in a film was in Wine Country. She also played a role in 3 episodes of the series Schooled.
11. Neil Flynn (Chip Heron)
You might remember Neil Flynn’s performance in the sitcom The Middle, where he plays the lead role of Michael “Mike” Heck Jr., the dad. This experienced comedian has played in plenty of movies and TV shows and series, including Smallville, The King of the Hill, a few episodes of Joey, a spin-off of the popular ’90s sitcom, Friends.
12. Jonathan Bennett (Aaron Samuels)
And last but not least, the ladies’ man who drove Cady crazy in Mean Girls became the host of the show Cake Wars in 2015, a reality show in which competitors try to bake the best cake for a professional jury. Jonathan Bennett also had quick cameos in TV series such as Smallville and played Adam Chandler in ABC’s All My Children. He also appears in Ariana Grande’s music video “thank u, next” that was released in 2018.