brightside--2020-11-17--19 Bold Trends That Many People Want to Forget as Nightmares

Fake pockets : “ This particular day , I was clothes shopping .
I picked out a really awesome pair @ @ @ @ @ them on .
I loved them and they were really comfortable .
Then I moved @ @ @ @ @ waist , expecting them to slip into 2 front pockets .
But nope .
My @ @ @ @ @ into the pockets .
’ Where are the pockets ?
’ I realized that the @ @ @ @ @ on these jeans were fake .
I have one question about fake pockets : why @ @ @ @ @ fake pockets ?
What ’ s the point of them ?
You know , sometimes @ @ @ @ @ to carry a bag around with my stuff .
Surely we deserve some sort of @ @ @ @ @ quora

Fake pockets: “This particular day, I was clothes shopping. I picked out a really awesome pair of jeans. I tried them on. I loved them and they were really comfortable. Then I moved my hands down around the waist, expecting them to slip into 2 front pockets. But nope. My hands wouldn’t go into the pockets. ’Where are the pockets?’ I realized that the ’pockets’ I saw on these jeans were fake. I have one question about fake pockets: why? Why do they make fake pockets? What’s the point of them? You know, sometimes I don’t want to carry a bag around with my stuff. Surely we deserve some sort of pocket.” © Amy-Smith-1572 / quora


brightside--2020-11-17--17 “I Don’t Want a Pet in This House” People That Can’t Leave Home Without Cuddling Their New BF’s

Sometimes it can happen that some family members do not agree with the idea of bringing a pet home .
“ That cat is yours and I ’ m not going to take care of it , ” “ You ’ ll take care of the dog , I ’ m not going to give it any attention ” are some of the statements we usually hear .
But what happens after the arrival of the little creature ?
It often occurs that it steals the heart of all the members of the family , even those who did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place .
1 .
“ My dad told me ‘ no more cats.
’ He also texted me this picture of my new cat 3 days ago.
” 2 .
“ Ladies and gentlemen , my father and Loxley ” 3 .
“ ’ The only good use for a cat is to make a comfy pair of slippers.
” -my dad 4 .
He went from “ I don ’ t want a cat in this house , ” to “ I bought her a crib because she is a baby.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cats .
Ever.
” to “ He ’ s mine , you don ’ t get to hold him.
” 6 .
“ Just to clarify , these are YOUR cats , I want nothing to do with them !
” 7 .
“ ’ No , we aren ’ t getting a puppy .
I don ’ t want a puppy .
I won ’ t like it .
I won ’ t walk it or pay any attention to it .
No.
” Fast-forward to “ C ’ mere dabba ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch TV and nuggle !
’ ” 8 .
Last week all cats were “ stupid ” and now “ kitty-witty likes to be held on the right shoulder and not the left.
” 9 .
“ You need a cat like you need a hole in your head.
” Now Ziggy is his baby that meows until he puts down his iPad and lets him lay on his chest for “ tummy time.
” 10 .
“ I don ’ t want another cat , they never like me ” meet Big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ OK , but she can ’ t come on the furniture.
” 12 .
“ We are NOT keeping those kittens !
!
” 13 .
“ When my boyfriend and I first met , he was very anti-cat due to his allergies .
Now , this is him cuddling a teeny kitten with excitement , allergies be damned.
” 14 .
Dad then : “ We don ’ t need another cat in the house .
It ’ s pointless.
” // My dad 2 months after we adopted Felipe : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t even want a cat ” around 30 seconds after I set her down 16 .
“ I don ’ t think we ’ ll ever get another dog , we ’ re enjoying not having responsibilities like that ” — My dad ~1 year ago 17 .
“ My Asian dad didn ’ t grow up around animals and was always against any sort of house pet .
My mom just sent me this photo .
”

Sometimes it can happen that some family members do not agree with the idea of bringing a pet home. “That cat is yours and I’m not going to take care of it,” “You’ll take care of the dog, I’m not going to give it any attention” are some of the statements we usually hear. But what happens after the arrival of the little creature? It often occurs that it steals the heart of all the members of the family, even those who did not want to adopt it in the first place.
Bright Side loves to collect cute pictures of pets and put them together in compilations like this one, with pictures of people who didn’t want to have pets, but finally couldn’t resist the charms of their newfound furry friends.
1. “My dad told me ‘no more cats.’ He also texted me this picture of my new cat 3 days ago.”
2. “Ladies and gentlemen, my father and Loxley”
3. “’The only good use for a cat is to make a comfy pair of slippers.” -my dad
4. He went from “I don’t want a cat in this house,” to “I bought her a crib because she is a baby.”
5. “From “No more cats. Ever.” to “He’s mine, you don’t get to hold him.”
6. “Just to clarify, these are YOUR cats, I want nothing to do with them!”
7. “’No, we aren’t getting a puppy. I don’t want a puppy. I won’t like it. I won’t walk it or pay any attention to it. No.” Fast-forward to “C’mere dabba’s big boy! Let’s watch TV and nuggle!’”
8. Last week all cats were “stupid” and now “kitty-witty likes to be held on the right shoulder and not the left.”
9. “You need a cat like you need a hole in your head.” Now Ziggy is his baby that meows until he puts down his iPad and lets him lay on his chest for “tummy time.”
10. “I don’t want another cat, they never like me” meet Big Tony and Lil’ Tony
11. “OK, but she can’t come on the furniture.”
12. “We are NOT keeping those kittens!!”
13. “When my boyfriend and I first met, he was very anti-cat due to his allergies. Now, this is him cuddling a teeny kitten with excitement, allergies be damned.”
14. Dad then: “We don’t need another cat in the house. It’s pointless.” // My dad 2 months after we adopted Felipe:
15. Mr. “I don’t even want a cat” around 30 seconds after I set her down
16. “I don’t think we’ll ever get another dog, we’re enjoying not having responsibilities like that” — My dad ~1 year ago
17. “My Asian dad didn’t grow up around animals and was always against any sort of house pet. My mom just sent me this photo.”


brightside--2020-11-17--15 Life Situations That Used to Be Normal and Now Look Wild

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest For many years , our parents and grandparents have lived by a set of rules that were considered normal .
“ Get married when you ’ re 20 years old , ” “ That ’ s not for men , ” “ Boys don ’ t cry ” — how many times have we heard something like this ?
But life goes on , the times are changing , and now we see many things from a different angle .
We at Bright Side were thinking about how many things have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And we decided to show the difference between what it used to be like before and what it ’ s like today .
It turned out that our habits and values have changed quite a bit , and the things that used to be normal are really wild today .
When are you going to get married ?
When will we have grandchildren ?
When are you going to have a second child ?
How much do you earn ?
What , you have nothing else to do ?
You ’ re a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Nobody will marry a woman with a child .
It ’ s better to do it all at once .
Working at the same place You don ’ t need to love your job .

For many years, our parents and grandparents have lived by a set of rules that were considered normal. “Get married when you’re 20 years old,” “That’s not for men,” “Boys don’t cry” — how many times have we heard something like this? But life goes on, the times are changing, and now we see many things from a different angle.
We at Bright Side were thinking about how many things have changed in the past 20-30 years. And we decided to show the difference between what it used to be like before and what it’s like today. It turned out that our habits and values have changed quite a bit, and the things that used to be normal are really wild today.
When are you going to get married?
When will we have grandchildren?
When are you going to have a second child?
How much do you earn?
Tattoos
Why so expensive?
What, you have nothing else to do?
Kids aren’t smarter than their parents.
You’re a boy/girl, why do you want this?
Nobody will marry a woman with a child.
It’s better to do it all at once.
Boys fight and girls don’t.
Working at the same place
Being a boss is a man’s job.
You don’t need to love your job.


brightside--2020-11-16--Why Our Eyes Start Twitching and How to Stop It

It ’ s pretty freaky when we ’ re in public and suddenly feel that our eye is starting to twitch , for everyone to see .
We actually have good news for you , those spasms are so minimal that others don ’ t notice them and , usually , they don ’ t pose any threat to your health .
Still , they ’ re pretty irritating , so let ’ s get to the bottom of why they occur in the first place .
How to know that your eye twitch is harmless Involuntary spasms of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ target the upper lid .
They are completely unpredictable and usually last from a few seconds to several minutes .
In rare cases , they can even last up to an entire month .
An eye twitch is painless and usually goes away on its own , thus it doesn ’ t require any special treatment .
However , you should seek medical help if you ’ re experiencing the following symptoms : • The spasms start to affect the rest of your face .
• An eye twitch lasts for several weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twitch and ways to prevent it Yet another problem caused by staring too long at our screens is an eye twitch .
Try following a look away from your screen every 20 minutes by focusing on something that ’ s 20 feet away from you for 20 seconds or longer .
Also , computer glasses can be a real lifesaver .
If you don ’ t let your eyes rest enough , they ’ re going to get back at you by spasming from time to time .
If you normalize your sleep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Yes , our eyes can literally twitch if we ’ re under too much pressure .
Stress is also considered one of the most common reasons for spasms , so you need to take it easy .
Yoga and breathing exercises are a great way to start , but everyone finds their own way of relaxing and finding their Zen .
If you ’ re not getting enough nutrients , this might be one of the causes of your eye twitch .
Vitamins and important elements directly influence our muscles and our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charge of keeping your eyelids stable .
In addition , stress often triggers bad food choices and we already know what too much stress and a poor diet can do to us .
Too much caffeine is one of the most common irritants for your eyelids .
Try cutting back on coffee , tea , and caffeinated drinks ( also watch out for all that sugar in soft drinks ) for a few weeks .
If your eye twitches go away , then you ’ ll know caffeine was the culprit .
People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so they rub them more often , which results in irritation .
Any physical harm to your eye can provoke an eye twitch .
It ’ s advised to use eye drops when your allergy is especially active .
How to stop an eye twitch when it ’ s happening A compress can help to lubricate and relax your eye when it ’ s in distress .
Make sure your water is not too hot and apply a fully wet cloth to your eye .
Once the cloth gets cold , dunk it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it on your eye until the twitch completely goes away .

It’s pretty freaky when we’re in public and suddenly feel that our eye is starting to twitch, for everyone to see. We actually have good news for you, those spasms are so minimal that others don’t notice them and, usually, they don’t pose any threat to your health. Still, they’re pretty irritating, so let’s get to the bottom of why they occur in the first place.
We at Bright Side have experienced the occasional eye twitch and we are ready to, hopefully, answer every question you’ve ever had about this annoying occurrence.
How to know that your eye twitch is harmless
Involuntary spasms of the eye are called myokymia and they mostly target the upper lid. They are completely unpredictable and usually last from a few seconds to several minutes. In rare cases, they can even last up to an entire month. An eye twitch is painless and usually goes away on its own, thus it doesn’t require any special treatment. However, you should seek medical help if you’re experiencing the following symptoms: Your eyelid shuts completely during a twitch.
The spasms start to affect the rest of your face.
An eye twitch lasts for several weeks.
There’s a discharge present.
Your eyelid appears droopy.
What exactly causes our eyes to twitch and ways to prevent it
1. Digital eye strain
Yet another problem caused by staring too long at our screens is an eye twitch. Try following a 20-20-20 rule: look away from your screen every 20 minutes by focusing on something that’s 20 feet away from you for 20 seconds or longer. Also, computer glasses can be a real lifesaver.
2. Lack of sleep
If you don’t let your eyes rest enough, they’re going to get back at you by spasming from time to time. If you normalize your sleep schedule, the problem should go away.
3. Stress
Yes, our eyes can literally twitch if we’re under too much pressure. Stress is also considered one of the most common reasons for spasms, so you need to take it easy. Yoga and breathing exercises are a great way to start, but everyone finds their own way of relaxing and finding their Zen.
4. Poor diet
If you’re not getting enough nutrients, this might be one of the causes of your eye twitch. Vitamins and important elements directly influence our muscles and our nervous system, which are also in charge of keeping your eyelids stable. In addition, stress often triggers bad food choices and we already know what too much stress and a poor diet can do to us.
5. Too much caffeine
Too much caffeine is one of the most common irritants for your eyelids. Try cutting back on coffee, tea, and caffeinated drinks (also watch out for all that sugar in soft drinks) for a few weeks. If your eye twitches go away, then you’ll know caffeine was the culprit.
6. Allergies
People with allergies often experience watery eyes, so they rub them more often, which results in irritation. Any physical harm to your eye can provoke an eye twitch. It’s advised to use eye drops when your allergy is especially active.
How to stop an eye twitch when it’s happening
1. Apply a warm compress.
A compress can help to lubricate and relax your eye when it’s in distress. Make sure your water is not too hot and apply a fully wet cloth to your eye. Once the cloth gets cold, dunk it in the warm water again. Keep it on your eye until the twitch completely goes away.
2. Tightly squeeze your eyes.
Close your eyes for a full minute and squeeze them the entire time once one of the eyes starts to spasm. Relax your eyes for 10 seconds and then repeat 3 more times.
3. Massage your bottom eyelid.
With this massage, you are improving your eye’s circulation and stimulating the muscles. Using your middle finger lightly massage your bottom eyelid by doing circular motions. Continue to do so for about 30 seconds. Don’t forget to wash your hands before doing this!


brightside--2020-11-18--20+ Photos Proving That Our Grandparents Looked Like Stars Without Any Instagram Filters

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest “ I acquired and scanned in over 500 of my grandpa ’ s Ektachrome slides .
Here is my grandma in the late 1940s/early 1950s on vacation.
” “ My grandma at 19 years old , taken around 1950 ” “ My grandma when she was a Flamenco dancer with a traveling company , late 1950s — still the queen of winged eyeliner ” “ My nonna and nonno in Italy , 1954 .
The back of the photograph says ’ a memory of our immense love.
’ ” “ My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is her circa ~1950s.
” “ My grandparents on their wedding day , the 1950s ” “ My grandmother in her early 20s , would have been 100 today .
She always was and always will be the biggest positive influence in my life.
” “ My grandpa when he was 18 , around the 1950s .
I never got to meet him and this is about my only photo of him , but it ’ s a very movie-like photo !
” “ My grandparents on their wedding day ( 1948 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dress she already owned , my grandfather is wearing his uniform .
He spent over 2 weeks ’ wages to get those red roses during winter because they were all his bride wanted.
” “ My grandpa around 1970 looking like he just solved one of Agatha Christie ’ s infamous cases.
” “ My grandpa at the age of 17 in 1947 ” “ My grandparents on a boat in the 1950s ” “ My grandmother in the 40s , in her nursing garb .
Today is her 93rd birthday .
Classy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My movie star looking grandparents sitting for a portrait in the early 1940s ” “ My grandpa loved sailing .
Here he is at the helm of a boat back in the 60s.
” “ My grandma , early 1970s in Dallas , TX .
She says this was a model audition for Dr. Pepper .
She didn ’ t get the job , but I think she looks great !
” “ My grandmother in Venice in the 1960s ”

Hundreds of photos to choose at least one decent picture, filters, Photoshop — this is how we do it today. But our grandmothers and grandfathers didn’t have these tools and they still looked like Hollywood stars.
We at Bright Side love looking at the old photos of ordinary people smiling back at us.
“I acquired and scanned in over 500 of my grandpa’s Ektachrome slides. Here is my grandma in the late 1940s/early 1950s on vacation.”
“My grandma holding my mom, 1958”
This pic looks beautiful. It could have been lifted right out of a magazine. @Trumpsyeruncle / Reddit
“My grandma at 19 years old, taken around 1950”
“My grandma when she was a Flamenco dancer with a traveling company, late 1950s — still the queen of winged eyeliner”
“My nonna and nonno in Italy, 1954. The back of the photograph says ’a memory of our immense love.’”
“My amazing grandma in the 1940s”
“My grandma turns 100 years young today! This is her circa ~1950s.”
Looks a little like Kate Mulgrew from Star Trek: Voyager. Did your grandmother ever command a starship? @WatersEdge07 / Reddit
“My grandparents on their wedding day, the 1950s”
“My grandmother in her early 20s, would have been 100 today. She always was and always will be the biggest positive influence in my life.”
“My grandpa when he was 18, around the 1950s. I never got to meet him and this is about my only photo of him, but it’s a very movie-like photo!”
“My grandparents on their wedding day (1948). My nana is wearing a dress she already owned, my grandfather is wearing his uniform. He spent over 2 weeks’ wages to get those red roses during winter because they were all his bride wanted.”
“My grandpa around 1970 looking like he just solved one of Agatha Christie’s infamous cases.”
“My grandpa at the age of 17 in 1947”
I wish I looked like that at 17. Or ever. @wells**t711 / Reddit
“My grandparents on a boat in the 1950s”
“My grandmother in the 40s, in her nursing garb. Today is her 93rd birthday. Classy then, even classier now.”
“My movie star looking grandparents sitting for a portrait in the early 1940s”
Grandpa looks straight out of a boy band! @Captainsquiggle / Reddit
“My grandparents on their honeymoon, 1962”
“My grandpa loved sailing. Here he is at the helm of a boat back in the 60s.”
“My grandparents on a date in 1948”
“My grandma with some pigeons, 1960s”
“My grandma, early 1970s in Dallas, TX. She says this was a model audition for Dr. Pepper. She didn’t get the job, but I think she looks great!”
“My grandmother looking like a real life Disney princess, 1955”
“My grandmother in Venice in the 1960s”


brightside--2020-11-17--Secrets That Hide Behind 10 of Hollywood’s Cult Female Images

1 .
Scarlett O ’ Hara , Gone with the Wind There was just one issue that was problematic behind the scenes : the filmmakers ’ struggle with Vivien Leigh ’ s body .
The issue was that the actress ’ s breasts were too small and the top parts on all of her dresses ( especially the dark red one ) weren ’ t filled out enough .
Eventually , costume designer Walter Plunkett decided to bind the main character ’ s breasts together with adhesive tape to give them more volume .
Xena ’ s armor suit became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world .
Of course , this outfit is far from the historical reality that the series referenced to .
The focus was shifted to the actress ’ s natural beauty .
There are many signs hidden in the warrior princess ’ s costumes .
For example , if you look closer at Xena ’ s leather skirt , you ’ ll notice a small metal triangle just below her navel .
The “ V ” shape it makes can symbolize different aspects of feminine power — for example , it can stand for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Norse mythology , or even Venus , which is usually contrasted with the masculine Mars .
In the third season of Stranger Things , Eleven goes to the mall where Max helps her change her look .
And it ’ s not for nothing that the creators of the series decided to go for such a cardinal change .
First of all , fashion drastically changed in the middle of the ’ 80s ( for instance , everyone started to wear very bright colors ) , and this reality needed to somehow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series .
Secondly , by the third season , the character herself finally got used to her new powers , learned to control them , and started to feel more confident .
And the new look that Max helped her choose reflects this confidence perfectly .
Moreover , Eleven ’ s life started to look more like the life of an average teenager — she was adopted by Hopper and started a relationship with Mike .
This period needed to be shown with the help of costumes .
That ’ s why instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eleven , just like other girls , started to wear trendy outfits .
If you look closer at the main character ’ s costumes , you ’ ll notice that almost all of her outfits have a khaki color in them .
This color is traditionally associated with military uniforms and there ’ s a reason for this : Veronica is bullied at school and she is looking for strength to protect herself from aggressive attacks .
She is a true warrior , which is why the khaki color is always present in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , attentive viewers may have noticed that Veronica ’ s clothes repeat in some episodes .
This was also done intentionally .
The costume designer wanted to add an air of realism : after all , people wear their clothes more than once in real life .
Just like in the first movie , The Silence of the Lambs , Clarice and Dr. Lecter remain hostages to fashion : Lecter tries to look like a dandy while Starling deliberately refuses fashion trends .
Clarice ’ s femininity is intentionally not shown in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but comfortable blouses , jackets , and trousers that in no way enhance her beauty .
Try to recall the movie ’ s ending : Lecter presents shoes and a dress to Clarice .
The shoes are brand name , which is a clear reference to the first part of the movie where the doctor ridiculed young Starling for cheap shoes .
I Love Lucy is one of the oldest sitcoms in the history of television .
It was on from the year 1951 to 1957 .
Despite being somewhat old schoolish , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cult image for Hollywood .
What ’ s more , some media call this series the best TV show of all time .
The character was a real trendsetter among all American housewives of the ’ 50s .
Lucy actively experimented not only with everyday outfits , but also with high fashion creations , and she even partially influenced real-life fashion .
For example , in one of the episodes , she wears a dress made from a bag of potatoes ; one year later the famous Spanish designer , Cristóbal Balenciaga , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wide audience and it instantly conquered the hearts of high society ladies .
All the growing ambitions of the character are manifested not only in her actions but also in her changing her wardrobe .
For instance , in the first 2 seasons , Claire was wearing modest outfits and basically didn ’ t stand out on the screen much .
But the closer she was to her dream , the stricter her wardrobe was becoming .
In the last season , it consisted exclusively of costumes that the most powerful people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay attention to the color of her clothes : the closer Claire is to reaching her goal , the more dark blue she wears .
The dark blue color is also called a presidential color .
It is believed that this shade conveys the seriousness of a person ’ s intentions .
After the release of a series of films about xenomorphs , everyone talked exclusively about these extraterrestrial creatures , and few people paid attention to the clothes of the characters .
However , in reality , the Alien movie ( 1979 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area of costume design .
Earlier in space movies , costumes were very specific and were essentially portrayed as a unitary form ; moreover , they were not comfortable .
In the Alien movie , characters are wearing whatever they want : trousers , T-shirts , and other ordinary clothes .
It played its role : viewers perceived life in the movie as something familiar and self-evident , and , therefore , xenomorphs seemed to everyone to be terribly strange and unusual against this background .
When it comes to Lieutenant Ripley , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the official uniform ) that can be equated to a suit in the eyes of viewers .
Thanks to this wardrobe item , she seems to be the only character who has power .
And this is true because it ’ s Ripley who refuses to let the infected person onboard , which is when she manifests her leadership skills .
In the final part of the movie , she gets undressed and stays in her underwear , thus , rejecting everything that connected her with her employer , and she regains her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough for her to become her true self and that ’ s why in the third movie , Ripley was shaven bald , even though all the characters were forced to .
Metaphorically , it meant the completion of the formation of her “ self ” at her most vulnerable .
According to the sitcom ’ s plot , the main character is a head writer and an executive producer of one small show .
Each episode is Liz ’ s attempt to sort out the issues her subordinates create for her .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liz Lemon is one of Hollywood ’ s favorite characters .
The brightest part of her overall image are her black horn-rimmed glasses .
The costume designer made them intentionally : he was trying to implement the idea that smart girls wear glasses , as well as visually oppose Liz to another character , Jenna Maroney , a silly-ish blonde girl .
Therefore , the costume designer managed to foresee the trend that went viral several years after the release of the series : when all girls started to wear glasses ( even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cool .

Every successful movie or series is not just a story that has an exposition, a climax, and a resolution, but also thoroughly thought-out plotlines, emotionally-touching characters, extraordinary camera work, high-quality acting, and, of course, costumes, which sometimes hide a lot of intriguing details.
The Bright Side editorial found out how costume designers worked on what would become the cult female images of Hollywood.
1. Scarlett O’Hara, Gone with the Wind
The movie Gone with the Wind became a classic in the world of cinematography not only thanks to its plot and camera work but also because of its costume designers. The outfits were made to look both beautiful and realistic — the designers took specific details of the historical epoch into consideration and embodied them on screen.
There was just one issue that was problematic behind the scenes: the filmmakers’ struggle with Vivien Leigh’s body. The issue was that the actress’s breasts were too small and the top parts on all of her dresses (especially the dark red one) weren’t filled out enough. Eventually, costume designer Walter Plunkett decided to bind the main character’s breasts together with adhesive tape to give them more volume.
2. Xena, Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena’s armor suit became one of the most recognizable in the world. Of course, this outfit is far from the historical reality that the series referenced to. The focus was shifted to the actress’s natural beauty. There are many signs hidden in the warrior princess’s costumes. For example, if you look closer at Xena’s leather skirt, you’ll notice a small metal triangle just below her navel. The “V” shape it makes can symbolize different aspects of feminine power — for example, it can stand for “Valkyrie,” a female figure from Norse mythology, or even Venus, which is usually contrasted with the masculine Mars.
3. Eleven, Stranger Things
In the third season of Stranger Things, Eleven goes to the mall where Max helps her change her look. And it’s not for nothing that the creators of the series decided to go for such a cardinal change. First of all, fashion drastically changed in the middle of the ’80s (for instance, everyone started to wear very bright colors), and this reality needed to somehow be reflected in the world of the series. Secondly, by the third season, the character herself finally got used to her new powers, learned to control them, and started to feel more confident. And the new look that Max helped her choose reflects this confidence perfectly. Moreover, Eleven’s life started to look more like the life of an average teenager — she was adopted by Hopper and started a relationship with Mike. This period needed to be shown with the help of costumes. That’s why instead of wearing rags and old things, Eleven, just like other girls, started to wear trendy outfits.
4. Veronica Mars, Veronica Mars
If you look closer at the main character’s costumes, you’ll notice that almost all of her outfits have a khaki color in them. This color is traditionally associated with military uniforms and there’s a reason for this: Veronica is bullied at school and she is looking for strength to protect herself from aggressive attacks. She is a true warrior, which is why the khaki color is always present in the clothes that she wears. Additionally, attentive viewers may have noticed that Veronica’s clothes repeat in some episodes. This was also done intentionally. The costume designer wanted to add an air of realism: after all, people wear their clothes more than once in real life.
5. Clarice Starling, Hannibal
Just like in the first movie, The Silence of the Lambs, Clarice and Dr. Lecter remain hostages to fashion: Lecter tries to look like a dandy while Starling deliberately refuses fashion trends. Clarice’s femininity is intentionally not shown in the movie: she is dressed in shapeless but comfortable blouses, jackets, and trousers that in no way enhance her beauty. Try to recall the movie’s ending: Lecter presents shoes and a dress to Clarice. The shoes are brand name, which is a clear reference to the first part of the movie where the doctor ridiculed young Starling for cheap shoes.
6. Lucy Ricardo, I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy is one of the oldest sitcoms in the history of television. It was on from the year 1951 to 1957. Despite being somewhat old schoolish, Lucy’s character still remains a cult image for Hollywood. What’s more, some media call this series the best TV show of all time. The character was a real trendsetter among all American housewives of the ’50s. Lucy actively experimented not only with everyday outfits, but also with high fashion creations, and she even partially influenced real-life fashion. For example, in one of the episodes, she wears a dress made from a bag of potatoes; one year later the famous Spanish designer, Cristóbal Balenciaga, showed a “sack” dress to a wide audience and it instantly conquered the hearts of high society ladies.
7. Claire Underwood, House of Cards
All the growing ambitions of the character are manifested not only in her actions but also in her changing her wardrobe. For instance, in the first 2 seasons, Claire was wearing modest outfits and basically didn’t stand out on the screen much. But the closer she was to her dream, the stricter her wardrobe was becoming. In the last season, it consisted exclusively of costumes that the most powerful people in the world wear. Also, pay attention to the color of her clothes: the closer Claire is to reaching her goal, the more dark blue she wears. The dark blue color is also called a presidential color. It is believed that this shade conveys the seriousness of a person’s intentions.
8. Lieutenant Ripley, Alien film series
After the release of a series of films about xenomorphs, everyone talked exclusively about these extraterrestrial creatures, and few people paid attention to the clothes of the characters. However, in reality, the Alien movie (1979) became a real breakthrough in the area of costume design. Earlier in space movies, costumes were very specific and were essentially portrayed as a unitary form; moreover, they were not comfortable. In the Alien movie, characters are wearing whatever they want: trousers, T-shirts, and other ordinary clothes. It played its role: viewers perceived life in the movie as something familiar and self-evident, and, therefore, xenomorphs seemed to everyone to be terribly strange and unusual against this background.
When it comes to Lieutenant Ripley, she wears coveralls (perhaps that was the official uniform) that can be equated to a suit in the eyes of viewers. Thanks to this wardrobe item, she seems to be the only character who has power. And this is true because it’s Ripley who refuses to let the infected person onboard, which is when she manifests her leadership skills. In the final part of the movie, she gets undressed and stays in her underwear, thus, rejecting everything that connected her with her employer, and she regains her humanity. But getting undressed was not enough for her to become her true self and that’s why in the third movie, Ripley was shaven bald, even though all the characters were forced to. Metaphorically, it meant the completion of the formation of her “self” at her most vulnerable.
9. Liz Lemon, 30 Rock
According to the sitcom’s plot, the main character is a head writer and an executive producer of one small show. Each episode is Liz’s attempt to sort out the issues her subordinates create for her. Despite the absence of world fame, Liz Lemon is one of Hollywood’s favorite characters. The brightest part of her overall image are her black horn-rimmed glasses. The costume designer made them intentionally: he was trying to implement the idea that smart girls wear glasses, as well as visually oppose Liz to another character, Jenna Maroney, a silly-ish blonde girl. Therefore, the costume designer managed to foresee the trend that went viral several years after the release of the series: when all girls started to wear glasses (even without lenses) to look stylish and cool.
10. Dana Scully, The X-Files
Scully is the very woman who represents the feminist movement of the ’90s. She dresses up exclusively in basic suits (at that time, suits were a sign that the person wearing them had power), enhancing them with even more basic blouses. As paradoxical as it might sound, this extreme absence of taste and style made the character one of the brightest and controversial fashion icons of those times. With that being said, she was repeatedly ridiculed in the media and was called one of the most terribly dressed hunters for little green men. The fashion world even came up with the expression: “Scully Suit,” which was used to describe an oversized suit consisting of a blazer and a skirt.


brightside--2020-11-17--17 Massive Objects Whose Real Size Is Revealed Only When Compared to Something Else

When we see an object , a person , an animal , or even a plate of food , we are normally able to tell what size it is .
But , sometimes , we can only understand an object ’ s real dimensions when we compare it to something else .
That other object that we use as a reference is precisely what serves to make us aware of the real size of what we are seeing .
Anything goes : a person , a hand , a remote control .
Everything in this world holds a different meaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s only then that we suddenly open our eyes , and something that always seemed so normal , now seems huge !
So Bright Side browsed through social media looking for those things whose true size can only be seen when compared to other things .
And we found several examples of items that are way , way larger than what we ’ re used to seeing .
Just take a look and you will understand what we ’ re talking about .
1 .
It ’ s hard to believe that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cuddly toys out of this machine .
2 .
This the size of a 1-year-old Newfoundland ... Can you imagine how big it ’ ll be when it turns 10 ?
3 .
“ The biggest mushroom I ’ ve ever seen , hand for comparison ” 4 .
“ Look at the size of these cables.
” 5 .
“ Wind uprooted a tree last night at the golf course I work at.
” 6 .
How many salads do you think could be made with just this zucchini ?
8 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ like a cat .
9 .
“ My mom stood next to the chimney of a Victorian tin mine shaft today in Cornwall , UK.
” 10 .
“ This beast of a carrot from my grandparent ’ s garden — 660 grams ” ( 1.3 lbs ) 11 .
A ceiling fan that seems to occupy ( literally ) the entire ceiling 15 .
“ This cup tower I made when I was like 10 ” 16 .
“ My mother in front of the Challenger just after it was built .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with me at the time.
” Do you have an object nearby that is larger than others of the same “ species ” ?
Can you compare it to something else ?
It ’ s okay if you use your own hand or body to show us the real size of it !

When we see an object, a person, an animal, or even a plate of food, we are normally able to tell what size it is. But, sometimes, we can only understand an object’s real dimensions when we compare it to something else. That other object that we use as a reference is precisely what serves to make us aware of the real size of what we are seeing. Anything goes: a person, a hand, a remote control. Everything in this world holds a different meaning when compared to something else. It’s only then that we suddenly open our eyes, and something that always seemed so normal, now seems huge!
So Bright Side browsed through social media looking for those things whose true size can only be seen when compared to other things. And we found several examples of items that are way, way larger than what we’re used to seeing. Just take a look and you will understand what we’re talking about.
1. It’s hard to believe that it’s possible to get these cuddly toys out of this machine.
2. This the size of a 1-year-old Newfoundland... Can you imagine how big it’ll be when it turns 10?
3. “The biggest mushroom I’ve ever seen, hand for comparison”
4. “Look at the size of these cables.”
5. “Wind uprooted a tree last night at the golf course I work at.”
6. How many salads do you think could be made with just this zucchini?
7. “Dinner-plate-sized ravioli my mom made”
8. More than a ferret, it looks like a cat.
9. “My mom stood next to the chimney of a Victorian tin mine shaft today in Cornwall, UK.”
10. “This beast of a carrot from my grandparent’s garden — 660 grams” (1.3 lbs)
11. A ceiling fan that seems to occupy (literally) the entire ceiling
12. “Don’t trust the truck, look up.”
13. “My brother and I found the granddaddy wompis Funyun.”
14. “My ship’s propellers”
15. “This cup tower I made when I was like 10”
16. “My mother in front of the Challenger just after it was built. She worked at NASA and was pregnant with me at the time.”
17. “This fat squirrel eating my pumpkins”


brightside--2020-11-17--10 Features on French People That Can Perplex Any Newcomer

When hearing the words “ Parisian woman , ” we usually imagine a gorgeous lady in a little black dress with a red beret on her head and elegant shoes on her feet .
However , these days , this stereotype has significantly faded , just like your perfume at the end of a working day .
Today , French women appreciate comfortable clothing , like to appear in public make-up free , and opt for comfortable sneakers instead of stilettos .
In France , they never ask why a girl isn ’ t married .
Asking a girl why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a sign of bad manners in France .
It ’ s also inappropriate to ask why she still doesn ’ t have kids .
Moreover , even parents don ’ t ask such awkward questions to their daughters as not to confuse them .
Here , you can often meet people who get married after age 40 to 50 and it ’ s considered to be absolutely normal .
They opt for skincare cosmetics instead of decorative makeup .
French women rarely put makeup on in everyday life .
Moreover , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skincare cosmetics than decorative .
While in the rest of the world , you ’ ll often see a girl fixing her makeup in public transport , in France , you ’ re more likely to see a female passenger applying moisturizing cream to her face .
It ’ s not customary to show off your wealth here .
An opulent demonstration of one ’ s wealth is a sign of bad manners in France .
Therefore , even if a woman has a large number of funds in her bank account , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jewelry and clothes from famous brands exclusively .
However , it ’ s still possible that she will be holding an expensive bag made of genuine leather in her hands as well as a watch on her wrist that costs a fortune .
At the same time , she ’ ll do it only if she can really afford it and is not simply trying to look richer than she is .
It ’ s quite rare that you ’ ll see a girl walking on the street wearing stilettos .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a foreigner .
However , women in other countries also opt for flat footwear instead of uncomfortable high heels nowadays .
Still , French women have one distinction : they give their preference not to sneakers but to converse-like sportswear , which is typically white in color .
A couple never lives with their parents after the wedding .
French newlyweds almost never live with their parents after marriage .
In many other countries , on the other hand , this tradition still exists , and the couple continues to share a living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ husband .
Such a decision is nonsense in French culture because , in their opinion , a fresh family should do their best to move to their own space .
Otherwise , they should consider postponing the wedding .
French women rarely think about having kids before 30 .
Many people in this country think that a person at the age of 25 is too young for having kids .
That ’ s why the average age for having their first kid is about 30 years old here .
Moreover , French people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have kids at the age of 20 .
According to some locals , many people at this age are learning to live and don ’ t have enough money or life experience to raise children .
Many French people would rather buy secondhand instead of new items .
The French don ’ t look down upon the secondary market and often buy used goods .
Moreover , they are surprised by people who seek to acquire everything new and would rather take out a loan than buy a sofa that someone else used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , however , have a totally normal attitude toward using things that are secondhand and are eager to buy an interior item that someone else used before them .
Girls in France can go outside with dirty hair and it ’ s totally okay .
Girls can go outside with unwashed hair and no one will judge them or look strangely at them .
This is because everyone appreciates their time here and they don ’ t see any sense in getting ready for a meeting that ’ s several hours away .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have enough time to wash their hair and wanted a morning croissant instead of taking a shower in the morning , everyone would understand .

When hearing the words “Parisian woman,” we usually imagine a gorgeous lady in a little black dress with a red beret on her head and elegant shoes on her feet. However, these days, this stereotype has significantly faded, just like your perfume at the end of a working day. Today, French women appreciate comfortable clothing, like to appear in public make-up free, and opt for comfortable sneakers instead of stilettos.
We at Bright Side found 10 new French features that may astonish newcomers.
In France, they never ask why a girl isn’t married.
Asking a girl why she’s not married is believed to be a sign of bad manners in France. It’s also inappropriate to ask why she still doesn’t have kids. Moreover, even parents don’t ask such awkward questions to their daughters as not to confuse them. Here, you can often meet people who get married after age 40 to 50 and it’s considered to be absolutely normal.
French women rarely wear bras.
Many girls here don’t wear bras, especially those whose breasts are smaller. However, it’s still customary to wear this wardrobe item at work in order not to attract too much attention.
They opt for skincare cosmetics instead of decorative makeup.
French women rarely put makeup on in everyday life. Moreover, they’re more prone to buying skincare cosmetics than decorative. While in the rest of the world, you’ll often see a girl fixing her makeup in public transport, in France, you’re more likely to see a female passenger applying moisturizing cream to her face.
It’s not customary to show off your wealth here.
An opulent demonstration of one’s wealth is a sign of bad manners in France. Therefore, even if a woman has a large number of funds in her bank account, she’s unlikely to buy luxury jewelry and clothes from famous brands exclusively. However, it’s still possible that she will be holding an expensive bag made of genuine leather in her hands as well as a watch on her wrist that costs a fortune. At the same time, she’ll do it only if she can really afford it and is not simply trying to look richer than she is.
French women typically wear sneakers.
It’s quite rare that you’ll see a girl walking on the street wearing stilettos. If you find one, she will likely be a foreigner. However, women in other countries also opt for flat footwear instead of uncomfortable high heels nowadays. Still, French women have one distinction: they give their preference not to sneakers but to converse-like sportswear, which is typically white in color.
A couple never lives with their parents after the wedding.
French newlyweds almost never live with their parents after marriage. In many other countries, on the other hand, this tradition still exists, and the couple continues to share a living space with relatives of the wife or husband. Such a decision is nonsense in French culture because, in their opinion, a fresh family should do their best to move to their own space. Otherwise, they should consider postponing the wedding.
French women rarely think about having kids before 30.
Many people in this country think that a person at the age of 25 is too young for having kids. That’s why the average age for having their first kid is about 30 years old here. Moreover, French people consider it shocking to get married and have kids at the age of 20. According to some locals, many people at this age are learning to live and don’t have enough money or life experience to raise children.
Many French people would rather buy secondhand instead of new items.
The French don’t look down upon the secondary market and often buy used goods. Moreover, they are surprised by people who seek to acquire everything new and would rather take out a loan than buy a sofa that someone else used to sit on. People in France, however, have a totally normal attitude toward using things that are secondhand and are eager to buy an interior item that someone else used before them.
The French put spaces before punctuation marks.
It’s easy to spot a foreigner in France by the way they write. Local people put spaces in front of colons as well as question marks and exclamation marks.
Girls in France can go outside with dirty hair and it’s totally okay.
Girls can go outside with unwashed hair and no one will judge them or look strangely at them. This is because everyone appreciates their time here and they don’t see any sense in getting ready for a meeting that’s several hours away. Therefore, if someone didn’t have enough time to wash their hair and wanted a morning croissant instead of taking a shower in the morning, everyone would understand.
Of course, we can’t say that all French people possess these features — after all, rules can have exceptions. However, almost all nationalities have special “markers” that will help them stand out in any society.


brightside--2020-11-17--19 People Decided to Grow Long Hair, and the Results Are Incredible

We ’ ve all likely thought about having really long hair and some of us may have even tried it .
Growing long hair is not an easy task , especially when stylish and comfortable haircuts are so tempting .
Long hair also requires a lot of care and time .
But they really do look amazing .
Today , we at Bright Side were inspired by the photos of Internet users that decided to become modern-day Rapunzels and we made an article all about them .
They even made us consider not going to the hairdresser for some time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bonuses at the end of the article for you to check out .
“ It ’ s been 8 years since my last hair cut .
Used to have to get it cut for school , last haircut was in 2012 when I was in twelfth grade.
” “ My hair , all fuzzy and wavy after undoing my braid this morning ” “ Shaved my head 2.5 years ago , now it won ’ t stop growing !
” “ One day , I decided not to comb out my twists .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ — 3 years of hair growth !
!
!
For an adequate representation : in the picture on the left my hair was straightened , and in the picture on the right , my hair is natural.
” “ Today marks my 3-year anniversary .
How does it look , guys ?
” “ I didn ’ t think that having long hair would make me look so different !
” “ My hair has finally grown all the way out to where it was before I got very unhealthy and it started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 48 , I decided to start growing my hair out .
It ’ s getting there , I think.
” “ I ’ m a little shy , but I wanted to join in with sharing our hair growth stories !
I finally have mine down to the middle of my back .
I just took this a minute ago and thought my hair looked really nice !
” “ Today a coworker asked me for hair advice and it felt good.
” “ Didn ’ t think I ’ d make it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later , I have this.
” Bonus № 1 : “ Donated around 15 inches today .
See y ’ all in a couple years !
” Bonus № 2 : “ I mostly see straight and wavy hair , so here ’ s to the long haired curlies whose hair still looks shoulder length !
”

We’ve all likely thought about having really long hair and some of us may have even tried it. Growing long hair is not an easy task, especially when stylish and comfortable haircuts are so tempting. Long hair also requires a lot of care and time. But they really do look amazing.
Today, we at Bright Side were inspired by the photos of Internet users that decided to become modern-day Rapunzels and we made an article all about them. They even made us consider not going to the hairdresser for some time. Plus, there are 2 amazing bonuses at the end of the article for you to check out.
“It’s been 8 years since my last hair cut. Used to have to get it cut for school, last haircut was in 2012 when I was in twelfth grade.”
“My hair, all fuzzy and wavy after undoing my braid this morning”
“Shaved my head 2.5 years ago, now it won’t stop growing!”
“My absolute favorite photo of my hair!”
“One day, I decided not to comb out my twists. 10 years later...”
“5 years after the pixie cut!”
“Before/after — 3 years of hair growth!!! For an adequate representation: in the picture on the left my hair was straightened, and in the picture on the right, my hair is natural.”
“Today marks my 3-year anniversary. How does it look, guys?”
“I’ve reached a classic length!”
“My hair has been feeling extra nice recently.”
“I didn’t think that having long hair would make me look so different!”
“Tousled dark brown hair with natural highlights, finally reached my dream length!”
“My hair has finally grown all the way out to where it was before I got very unhealthy and it started falling out.”
“So, at 48, I decided to start growing my hair out. It’s getting there, I think.”
“I’m a little shy, but I wanted to join in with sharing our hair growth stories! I finally have mine down to the middle of my back. I just took this a minute ago and thought my hair looked really nice!”
“Today a coworker asked me for hair advice and it felt good.”
“Didn’t think I’d make it half this far, but 2 years later, I have this.”
Bonus № 1: “Donated around 15 inches today. See y’all in a couple years!”
Bonus № 2: “I mostly see straight and wavy hair, so here’s to the long haired curlies whose hair still looks shoulder length!”


brightside--2020-11-17--14 Celebs That Are Loaded but Still Lead a Normal Life

There are some celebrities who , when they become famous and wealthy , change their lifestyle dramatically .
They start to only travel via limousine , they buy expensive cars or move into luxurious mansions , and they attend the most exclusive parties .
But on the exact opposite side , there are others who do not let themselves be overpowered by success and , even though they have several million dollars in their bank accounts , they embrace a more humble way of life .
Some of them even continue to do the same things they did before they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reeves chilling out on the street Keanu Reeves is perhaps one of the most humble celebrities that has ever stepped foot in Hollywood .
And , even though he ’ s been through some pretty tough times , the famous actor keeps surprising us time and again by proving that he knows how to be truly compassionate and honest .
He has a foundation dedicated to the financing of children ’ s hospitals and research that will hopefully one day develop a cure for cancer .
Despite all this , he leads a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he enjoys sitting quietly on the street while drinking juice before riding his motorcycle to go back home .
Unlike her Sex and the City character Carrie Bradshaw , who only used a cab to move around the city , Sarah Jessica Parker has actually proven to be a pretty normal citizen .
She often chooses the subway to move around New York City , instead of more expensive means of transport , like cabs .
For the actress , this means of transportation seems more adventurous , so much so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account in which we can hear how hectic her day feels as she climbs , one step at a time , to get from the E-line to the busy streets of New York .
3 .
Catherine Zeta-Jones takes her daughter to school on the subway Instead of using a car , Catherine Zeta-Jones opted for the subway as the best means of transportation to take her little daughter , Carys , to school .
And by doing so , she also proved that she is as ordinary a person as any of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of that .
“ We have a very basic lifestyle .
We live in Bermuda .
We don ’ t have the big house on the hill , we have a small cozy home , albeit with a lot of land , but it ’ s not like the big rich house , ” she said during an interview with the press .
“ We live up in Harlem , New York so we intentionally want our kids to bear witness and see all different types of people existing in all different types @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fancy restaurants , we love to take the subway ...
If you can go and meet and experience all kinds of other people doing all kinds of different things ... your mind will expand in ways you can ’ t even imagine .
Travel and meet and explore and never think you ’ re too old to learn , ” explains the actor from How I Met Your Mother ( 2005-2014 ) who , without a doubt , sets the example on how to lead a youthful and adventurous life .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the environment and climate change .
And because she ’ s committed to the cause , she ’ s a very enthusiastic vegetarian and has made biking her main means of transportation to get around the city , besides the occasional walk .
It ’ s not uncommon to spot Madonna riding her bike .
That happened already in Barcelona , when she was doing some sightseeing right before a concert there , and also in London as well .
Also , because she adheres to very strict fitness training , biking helps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Reese Witherspoon playing with her kids at the park The lead actress of Legally Blonde ( 2001 ) can easily prove that , despite her tremendously successful career , she is the typical caring mother .
Like any other non-celebrity mom , she used to like to take her children , Ava and Deacon , to the park and babysit them while they had fun at the playground .
Then they ’ d have a little picnic and enjoy a few tasty slices of pizza together .
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Angelina Jolie chatting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ college classmates Any mom would be thrilled to see her child grow up , graduate from high school , and go to college .
Clearly , there ’ s no reason for Angelina Jolie to be an exception .
Maddox , Jolie ’ s oldest son she adopted with Brad Pitt , will be studying biochemistry at Yonsei University , and Jolie was the one who took him to the college campus on his first day .
She also stayed around for a while to talk with some of the young man ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also using the subway to move around the city While in the movies Mr. Garfield is used to a pretty original way of commuting , namely with the help of his webs while jumping between buildings , in real life , it ’ s a completely different story .
The protagonist of The Amazing Spider-Man ( 2012 ) and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 : The Rise of Electro ( 2014 ) , actually takes the subway pretty often to move from one place to another in town .
A nice cup of coffee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thoughtful attitude , and ... A free seat next to him !
Who wouldn ’ t take such a deal ?
Those are the charms of taking the subway !
“ Hey everyone .
Just letting you know I pumped some gas this weekend .
Here ’ s some evidence .
Hope you ’ re having a blast this weekend as well .
Please also let me know what you ’ re having for dinner tonight .
Need some ideas , ” says Ashley Benson on her Instagram account .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being one of the most famous celebrities of our time , she ’ s also just a normal girl like any of us .
And no , it ’ s not really fun to wait at the gas station , we totally agree !
One of the most talented soccer players in the world has another passion that is completely unrelated to sports .
Rodriguez loves spending some quality time with his daughter , pretty much like any other dad in the world .
He likes sharing videos and pictures on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with little Salome , and they ’ re super cute .
They often go to the park together , have ice cream on the street , and he even does her hair —how cute is that !
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Mariah Carey being very elegant on the subway Commuting by subway is an everyday thing for any of us who have to go to work or to study .
But singer Mariah Carey decided that there was no reason for her to not do it either .
And since she wanted to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the subway too .
But , of course , she did it in her own way , always very glamorous , and wearing a long dress as if she was about to perform .
Yep , she took New York City ’ s subway wearing a gala dress and even kept a nice memory of the moment by shooting a fun story that she later posted on Instagram .
The former Spice Girls ’ singer known as Ginger Spice surprised Londoners when , on their way to work , they suddenly saw her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time in 17 years .
She was so excited that , on her Twitter account , she shared some tips on how to get the most out of this mode of transportation .
Ah , the perks of living in London !
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Niall Horan and his selfie on the subway My kingdom for hot dogs and fries !
Even big shots like Sandra Bullock and Rihanna can ’ t say no to such an amazing combo .
The proof of that is the picture you see above .
There , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opportunity to go and get a delicious hot dog when they had a little break during the shooting of Ocean ’ s 8 ( 2018 ) .
It ’ s also super cool to see how easy-going their break seems .
They ’ re even sharing earphones and listening to music together !

There are some celebrities who, when they become famous and wealthy, change their lifestyle dramatically. They start to only travel via limousine, they buy expensive cars or move into luxurious mansions, and they attend the most exclusive parties. But on the exact opposite side, there are others who do not let themselves be overpowered by success and, even though they have several million dollars in their bank accounts, they embrace a more humble way of life. Some of them even continue to do the same things they did before they became well-known worldwide.
Bright Side loves gestures of humility and that’s why we made this compilation that includes 14 celebrities who were captured leading their regular life, doing everyday stuff that you and all of us here at Bright Side could be doing.
1. Keanu Reeves chilling out on the street
Keanu Reeves is perhaps one of the most humble celebrities that has ever stepped foot in Hollywood. And, even though he’s been through some pretty tough times, the famous actor keeps surprising us time and again by proving that he knows how to be truly compassionate and honest. He has a foundation dedicated to the financing of children’s hospitals and research that will hopefully one day develop a cure for cancer. Despite all this, he leads a modest and simple lifestyle. For example, he enjoys sitting quietly on the street while drinking juice before riding his motorcycle to go back home.
2. Sarah Jessica Parker taking the subway
Unlike her Sex and the City character Carrie Bradshaw, who only used a cab to move around the city, Sarah Jessica Parker has actually proven to be a pretty normal citizen. She often chooses the subway to move around New York City, instead of more expensive means of transport, like cabs. For the actress, this means of transportation seems more adventurous, so much so that she posted a video on her Instagram account in which we can hear how hectic her day feels as she climbs, one step at a time, to get from the E-line to the busy streets of New York.
3. Catherine Zeta-Jones takes her daughter to school on the subway
Instead of using a car, Catherine Zeta-Jones opted for the subway as the best means of transportation to take her little daughter, Carys, to school. And by doing so, she also proved that she is as ordinary a person as any of us, and she’s proud of that. “We have a very basic lifestyle. We live in Bermuda. We don’t have the big house on the hill, we have a small cozy home, albeit with a lot of land, but it’s not like the big rich house,” she said during an interview with the press.
4. Neil Patrick Harris uses public transportation like a pro
“We live up in Harlem, New York so we intentionally want our kids to bear witness and see all different types of people existing in all different types of ways. We love to go to fancy restaurants, we love to take the subway... If you can go and meet and experience all kinds of other people doing all kinds of different things... your mind will expand in ways you can’t even imagine. Travel and meet and explore and never think you’re too old to learn,” explains the actor from How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014) who, without a doubt, sets the example on how to lead a youthful and adventurous life.
5. Madonna riding her bike
The Queen of Pop is very concerned about the environment and climate change. And because she’s committed to the cause, she’s a very enthusiastic vegetarian and has made biking her main means of transportation to get around the city, besides the occasional walk. It’s not uncommon to spot Madonna riding her bike. That happened already in Barcelona, when she was doing some sightseeing right before a concert there, and also in London as well. Also, because she adheres to very strict fitness training, biking helps her to stay in shape.
6. Reese Witherspoon playing with her kids at the park
The lead actress of Legally Blonde (2001) can easily prove that, despite her tremendously successful career, she is the typical caring mother. Like any other non-celebrity mom, she used to like to take her children, Ava and Deacon, to the park and babysit them while they had fun at the playground. Then they’d have a little picnic and enjoy a few tasty slices of pizza together.
7. Angelina Jolie chatting with one of her son’s college classmates
Any mom would be thrilled to see her child grow up, graduate from high school, and go to college. Clearly, there’s no reason for Angelina Jolie to be an exception. Maddox, Jolie’s oldest son she adopted with Brad Pitt, will be studying biochemistry at Yonsei University, and Jolie was the one who took him to the college campus on his first day. She also stayed around for a while to talk with some of the young man’s classmates.
8. Andrew Garfield also using the subway to move around the city
While in the movies Mr. Garfield is used to a pretty original way of commuting, namely with the help of his webs while jumping between buildings, in real life, it’s a completely different story. The protagonist of The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and The Amazing Spider-Man 2: The Rise of Electro (2014), actually takes the subway pretty often to move from one place to another in town. A nice cup of coffee, a bit of music, a thoughtful attitude, and... A free seat next to him! Who wouldn’t take such a deal? Those are the charms of taking the subway!
9. Ashley Benson filling up the gas tank
“Hey everyone. Just letting you know I pumped some gas this weekend. Here’s some evidence. Hope you’re having a blast this weekend as well. Please also let me know what you’re having for dinner tonight. Need some ideas,” says Ashley Benson on her Instagram account. It’s not hard to see that, despite being one of the most famous celebrities of our time, she’s also just a normal girl like any of us. And no, it’s not really fun to wait at the gas station, we totally agree!
10. James Rodriguez being an ordinary dad
One of the most talented soccer players in the world has another passion that is completely unrelated to sports. Rodriguez loves spending some quality time with his daughter, pretty much like any other dad in the world. He likes sharing videos and pictures on social media that show how much fun he has with little Salome, and they’re super cute. They often go to the park together, have ice cream on the street, and he even does her hair —how cute is that!?
11. Mariah Carey being very elegant on the subway
Commuting by subway is an everyday thing for any of us who have to go to work or to study. But singer Mariah Carey decided that there was no reason for her to not do it either. And since she wanted to take part in this experience, she took the subway too. But, of course, she did it in her own way, always very glamorous, and wearing a long dress as if she was about to perform. Yep, she took New York City’s subway wearing a gala dress and even kept a nice memory of the moment by shooting a fun story that she later posted on Instagram.
12. Geri Halliwell saves time and money with public transportation
The former Spice Girls’ singer known as Ginger Spice surprised Londoners when, on their way to work, they suddenly saw her taking the famous tube for the first time in 17 years. She was so excited that, on her Twitter account, she shared some tips on how to get the most out of this mode of transportation. Ah, the perks of living in London!
13. Niall Horan and his selfie on the subway
And here we have another cool tube story. “Tube selfie!”. That’s how former singer of the boy band One Direction captioned the picture he posted on his Instagram. Niall Horan seems to be quite fond of this means of transport. So much so that he even takes pictures during his commutes...
14. Sandra Bullock and Rihanna eating hot dogs during a break
My kingdom for hot dogs and fries! Even big shots like Sandra Bullock and Rihanna can’t say no to such an amazing combo. The proof of that is the picture you see above. There, you can see how these 2 celebrities took the opportunity to go and get a delicious hot dog when they had a little break during the shooting of Ocean’s 8 (2018). It’s also super cool to see how easy-going their break seems. They’re even sharing earphones and listening to music together!
Have you ever met a celebrity on public transport or walking down the street? How did you react? Did you take a selfie with them? Post your pics in the comment section! If there are enough pictures, we’ll make a compilation and publish a new article with them!


brightside--2020-11-17--20+ Pets That Refuse to Part With Their Favorite Toys Even for a Second

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Sometimes our pets love their toys as much as we love our pets .
Even if they ’ re old , worn out , or already falling apart , some dogs and cats stand by their plush friends forever .
Some even sleep with them , feed them using their snacks , and take them for trips .
And they wait patiently for the washing machine to finish , when their toys are “ taking a bath.
” 1 .
Taking care of his little “ plushy brother ” 3 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bath , mom ?
” 4 .
I just changed the batteries in his Snuggle Buddy , a toy with a heartbeat he ’ s had since he was 3 months old .
7 .
My friend ’ s horse is very proud of his new plushy .
8 .
“ My cat carries his toy with him all over the house .
Apparently he thought it was hungry too.
” 9 .
“ My mom washed all the dog ’ s toys .
And now our dog won ’ t come in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All these years later and it ’ s still her favorite toy .
11 .
Rizzo likes to organize her toys now .
Don ’ t ask why .
12 .
When your favorite toy is the one that looks just like you .
13 .
“ She has ripped up hundreds of toys , but she refuses to hurt her Dino.
” 14 .
“ This teddy bear used to be his sister ’ s before she died .
Now Eddie carries it around with him and it ’ s the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 .
Bonnie helped pack for her trip and already put her favorite toy in the suitcase .
16 .
“ I put his favorite blanket in the wash , he sat like this for at least half an hour.
” 17 .
Never gets cozy without her toy .
19 .
My girl Molly with her favorite plush pupper 20 .
A year and 12 pounds later , and it ’ s still Dobby ’ s favorite toy .
21 .
4 weeks VS Full grown , with his favorite toy

Sometimes our pets love their toys as much as we love our pets. Even if they’re old, worn out, or already falling apart, some dogs and cats stand by their plush friends forever. Some even sleep with them, feed them using their snacks, and take them for trips. And they wait patiently for the washing machine to finish, when their toys are “taking a bath.”
Here at Bright Side we adore pets, so here’s a compilation of photos that show how adorable the pet-toy relationship can be.
1. Taking care of his little “plushy brother”
2. Pickles has found a new friend.
3. “Do my toys really need a bath, mom?”
4. I just changed the batteries in his Snuggle Buddy, a toy with a heartbeat he’s had since he was 3 months old.
5. Charlie and his mini-me.
6. Her favorite stuffed toy sloth
7. My friend’s horse is very proud of his new plushy.
8. “My cat carries his toy with him all over the house. Apparently he thought it was hungry too.”
9. “My mom washed all the dog’s toys. And now our dog won’t come in the house without them.”
10. All these years later and it’s still her favorite toy.
11. Rizzo likes to organize her toys now. Don’t ask why.
12. When your favorite toy is the one that looks just like you.
13. “She has ripped up hundreds of toys, but she refuses to hurt her Dino.”
14. “This teddy bear used to be his sister’s before she died. Now Eddie carries it around with him and it’s the only toy he’s never destroyed.”
15. Bonnie helped pack for her trip and already put her favorite toy in the suitcase.
16. “I put his favorite blanket in the wash, he sat like this for at least half an hour.”
17. Never gets cozy without her toy.
18. Meet Alpaca, my favorite toy!
19. My girl Molly with her favorite plush pupper
20. A year and 12 pounds later, and it’s still Dobby’s favorite toy.
21. 4 weeks VS Full grown, with his favorite toy


brightside--2020-11-17--9 Nightmare Decisions You Should Avoid During Renovation

When people are planning a renovation or just buying something nice for their place , they often look at beautiful pictures online and in magazines .
But they don ’ t always read the reviews of people that have already tried certain design ideas .
For example , kitchen cabinetry without knobs looks amazing both in photos and in real life , but they are really inconvenient to use in real life .
Kitchen cabinetry without ordinary knobs , that opens by having you press the surface , looks really cool and modern .
But in reality , the surfaces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opening system is not always that convenient .
The tip-on system will take a long time to get used to because we ’ ve always opened doors by pulling them .
Also , you might accidentally press the doors with your knees , hips , or other body parts .
Obviously , these systems also cost quite a lot of money .
The modern world offers a lot of different materials for the walls in the kitchen .
But remember : the smaller the elements , the more difficult it will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the seams .
Many people still think that big chandeliers with a lot of decorative elements are appropriate to have in the kitchen .
In reality , it ’ s pretty hard to wash all of these small lighting elements .
And the grease , together with the dust , will definitely build up on the chandelier .
Nothing can prevent this from happening .
Chandeliers with cup-like shades may look pretty , but they are definitely not practical .
There will be a lot of dust inside , you can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you decide to get this kind of chandelier , be prepared to have to wash them regularly .
There are a lot of different door handles to choose from .
And sometimes you don ’ t realize that some of them are dangerous until it ’ s too late .
This is especially true for the handles with the sharp edges .
You can get stuck on them with your clothes all the time and you can even tear your clothes .
This has happened to the author of this article several times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been buying kitchen cabinetry in bright colors .
It might look pretty in the beginning , but then you get used to these colors and they may even irritate you .
You can and should use bright colors as an accent or to highlight something .
Kitchen cabinetry with pneumatic doors seems very modern , convenient , and practical .
But not if there are short people living in the house .
Once , the door opens , you either have to jump to close it or climb onto a chair .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ close to the ceiling and the doors might not open to their fullest , so the shelves will be hard to use .
These sinks look amazing in photos .
But in real life , they are really impractical .
First of all , they can ’ t hold a lot of water , so you always have to watch and make sure the water doesn ’ t splash out or overflow .
Also , after each use , there will most likely be water stains on the sink and you will see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wash it every day .
Lights on top of the kitchen furniture

When people are planning a renovation or just buying something nice for their place, they often look at beautiful pictures online and in magazines. But they don’t always read the reviews of people that have already tried certain design ideas. For example, kitchen cabinetry without knobs looks amazing both in photos and in real life, but they are really inconvenient to use in real life.
We at Bright Side found out about which trendy interior design ideas may turn into a nightmare.
Kitchen furniture without doorknobs
Kitchen cabinetry without ordinary knobs, that opens by having you press the surface, looks really cool and modern. But in reality, the surfaces will all be covered in fingerprints and the opening system is not always that convenient. The tip-on system will take a long time to get used to because we’ve always opened doors by pulling them. Also, you might accidentally press the doors with your knees, hips, or other body parts. Obviously, these systems also cost quite a lot of money.
A kitchen wall with a lot of seams
The modern world offers a lot of different materials for the walls in the kitchen. But remember: the smaller the elements, the more difficult it will be to wash off the grease. Especially from the seams.
Complex chandeliers in the kitchen
Many people still think that big chandeliers with a lot of decorative elements are appropriate to have in the kitchen. In reality, it’s pretty hard to wash all of these small lighting elements. And the grease, together with the dust, will definitely build up on the chandelier. Nothing can prevent this from happening.
Chandeliers with cup-like shades
Chandeliers with cup-like shades may look pretty, but they are definitely not practical. There will be a lot of dust inside, you can be sure of that. So, if you decide to get this kind of chandelier, be prepared to have to wash them regularly.
Door handles with sharp edges
There are a lot of different door handles to choose from. And sometimes you don’t realize that some of them are dangerous until it’s too late. This is especially true for the handles with the sharp edges. You can get stuck on them with your clothes all the time and you can even tear your clothes. This has happened to the author of this article several times.
Bright colors in the kitchen
For a long time, people have been buying kitchen cabinetry in bright colors. It might look pretty in the beginning, but then you get used to these colors and they may even irritate you. You can and should use bright colors as an accent or to highlight something.
Upper kitchen cabinetry with pneumatic doors
Kitchen cabinetry with pneumatic doors seems very modern, convenient, and practical. But not if there are short people living in the house. Once, the door opens, you either have to jump to close it or climb onto a chair. Also, sometimes the shelves are too close to the ceiling and the doors might not open to their fullest, so the shelves will be hard to use.
A cup-like sink made of glass
These sinks look amazing in photos. But in real life, they are really impractical. First of all, they can’t hold a lot of water, so you always have to watch and make sure the water doesn’t splash out or overflow. Also, after each use, there will most likely be water stains on the sink and you will see them. So you will have to wash it every day.
Lights on top of the kitchen furniture
These lights look good, but they are not functional at all. They light up your head, but not your work surface. It’s better to put in lights right under the cabinetry.


brightside--2020-11-18--19 Texts Where the Level of Awkwardness Has Gone Off the Scales

Texting is an integral part of our everyday life .
Thanks to phones and social networks , we share our @ @ @ @ @ work issues , and even confess our love to someone .
Though we might not @ @ @ @ @ talking to , the emotions that texting can cause can be as strong as the @ @ @ @ @ .
Feeling joy and surprise here is as simple as feeling anger and embarrassment .

Texting is an integral part of our everyday life. Thanks to phones and social networks, we share our news with friends, solve work issues, and even confess our love to someone. Though we might not see the person we are talking to, the emotions that texting can cause can be as strong as the emotions from a real-life communication. Feeling joy and surprise here is as simple as feeling anger and embarrassment.


brightside--2020-11-18--18 People That Were Curious Enough to Make Cool Observations

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest As we grow older , we often forget how happy we were making discoveries in our childhood .
We got to know the world and learned to understand how everything works .
But everything changes around us , even now .
The people featured in this article still know how to observe the world and like to share their impressions online .
“ I knitted colorful extremes , from 30° down to 12° in just a couple of weeks.
” “ This is how skin changes its color in different lighting.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ only has fingerprints in a grid pattern .
The only thing he uses it for is sudoku.
” “ It took bugs about 20 years to eat this much of the phone book .
I found it in an old municipal water pump house.
” “ Someone went around putting googly eyes on all the birds of paradise.
” “ My orange juice is the same color as the mug it ’ s in.
” “ I painted my dog using a year-old photo as a reference and realized her tongue spots have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making their webs near the light so they get more food.
” “ I work in apartment maintenance and this is a master key.
” “ Each puppy has nails that match their fur color.
” “ The difference in my legs after being in a cast for 1 month ” “ The way the sun damaged my ring binder ” “ The spiderweb on my pumpkin looks like plastic wrap.
” “ My one dog looks like my other dog ’ s shadow .
”

As we grow older, we often forget how happy we were making discoveries in our childhood. We got to know the world and learned to understand how everything works. But everything changes around us, even now. The people featured in this article still know how to observe the world and like to share their impressions online.
At Bright Side, we know that even on a boring day in a familiar environment, we can be surrounded by many interesting things. You just have to pay attention to what’s around you.
“I knitted colorful extremes, from 30° down to 12° in just a couple of weeks.”
“This is how skin changes its color in different lighting.”
“My dad’s iPad only has fingerprints in a grid pattern. The only thing he uses it for is sudoku.”
“Our plant reaching for the sunlight”
“It took bugs about 20 years to eat this much of the phone book. I found it in an old municipal water pump house.”
“Someone went around putting googly eyes on all the birds of paradise.”
“I have a flower growing inside my mailbox.”
“My orange juice is the same color as the mug it’s in.”
“I painted my dog using a year-old photo as a reference and realized her tongue spots have changed.”
“The spiders are all making their webs near the light so they get more food.”
“I work in apartment maintenance and this is a master key.”
“My scar doesn’t get dirty.”
“Each puppy has nails that match their fur color.”
“This is a tiny pineapple.”
“The difference in my legs after being in a cast for 1 month”
“The way the sun damaged my ring binder”
“The spiderweb on my pumpkin looks like plastic wrap.”
“My one dog looks like my other dog’s shadow.”


brightside--2020-11-18--19 Times Nature Got an Unexpected Facelift

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Our world is full of patterns but it is still unpredictable .
We see some unique things with a special touch every day .
A dog might have a spot on its ear that looks like a selfie .
A pumpkin might be in the shape of a smile .
These little things attract our attention and make us feel like we have to always be on the lookout for whatever Mother Nature has up her sleeve .
We at Bright Side are always looking for extraordinary patterns and shapes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of things we rarely see .
2 .
It ’ s a pumpkin that decided it wants to look like a human .
3 .
A turtle that looks like melted cheese 4 .
“ This beehive that looks like it ’ s melting ” 5 .
A dog with a selfie on her ear 6 .
A blind owl with the Universe in his eyes 8 .
A unique cat with one eye and 4 ears 13 .
It looks like grass from a different planet , but it ’ s just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Found these crazy pink and purple seeds inside our runner bean plant.
” 16 .
This is not a flower .
This is a rare orchid mantis .
What was the most extraordinary thing that you ’ ve seen in your life ?
Please share photos with us of interesting things that you ’ ve seen !

Our world is full of patterns but it is still unpredictable. We see some unique things with a special touch every day. A dog might have a spot on its ear that looks like a selfie. A pumpkin might be in the shape of a smile. These little things attract our attention and make us feel like we have to always be on the lookout for whatever Mother Nature has up her sleeve.
We at Bright Side are always looking for extraordinary patterns and shapes and would like to share 19 more examples of things we rarely see.
1. “My furry paw while shaping surfboards.”
2. It’s a pumpkin that decided it wants to look like a human.
3. A turtle that looks like melted cheese
4. “This beehive that looks like it’s melting”
5. A dog with a selfie on her ear
6. A blind owl with the Universe in his eyes
7. “A bug ate this leaf in quadrilaterals.”
8. A unique cat with one eye and 4 ears
9. Brothers with different skin
10. A tiny skink with a blue tail
11. This dog has 2 unique features.
12. “Frozen water balloon”
13. It looks like grass from a different planet, but it’s just some iced-over grass.
14. “Found these crazy pink and purple seeds inside our runner bean plant.”
15. “This butterfly is a bilateral gynandromorph: literally half male, half female.”
16. This is not a flower. This is a rare orchid mantis.
17. “This long kiwi-fruit.”
18. “A very organized spider web”.
19. “A huge pumpkin (for scale I’m 5’10”)"


brightside--2020-11-18--21 Products With Packaging That Was a Little Too Big

When we buy a product online , we expect to have it delivered in one piece .
Perhaps to ensure that the items arrive in perfect condition , manufacturers may go so far as to pack them in such a way that when you open it , you feel like you ’ re receiving a new tech-gadget when you actually just ordered a new set of batteries .
In fact , you can even see this “ excess packaging ” trend in supermarkets when you want to buy a simple potato and it ’ s wrapped in plastic , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parsley and you stumble upon chopped parsley on a tray .
What ’ s going on with the world ?
Bright Side found a thread on Reddit where people shared some of their weirdest deliveries they had , in terms of packaging , and we selected some of the best ones we found .
And if you were wondering if the aforementioned potato wrapped in plastic and parsley on a plastic tray were in this thread , they definitely were .
1 .
“ A tiny little amount of eyeliner in a huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordered 3 Mio drink flavors and they came in 3 packages like this.
” 3 .
“ Ordered 150 washers .
This is how they were packaged.
” 4 .
“ These 0.7 ml anti-flea and anti-tick drops straight out of the box ” 5 .
“ Just opened my front door to this .
Although they are stackable , Amazon decided that each of these 9 large planters needed its very own enormous box.
” 6 .
“ They must ’ ve been out of envelopes ... ” 7 .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 8 .
“ I legit called the company to ask if they forgot to send me something because the box was so big ... ” 9 .
“ The amount of packaging used for 2 packets of tea direct from the manufacturer amazes me.
” 10 .
“ Ordered a notebook with my order so I could qualify for free shipping and it came separately in this massive box.
” 11 .
“ I ordered 2 hard drives .
This is how they were packed.
” 14 .
“ I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordered with something else came with padding !
” 16 .
“ Really glad my made-from-recycled-materials and biodegradable sponges came wrapped together AND individually in plastic.
” 18 .
“ This is how they send my contacts .
Every .
Single .
Year.
” 19 .
“ The place I work at just got individually wrapped packages of individually wrapped M & M ’ s ” 20 .
“ It ’ s the only way to ship a yardstick.
” 21 .
“ I ’ ve never seen candy bars wrapped up after @ @ @ @ @ @

When we buy a product online, we expect to have it delivered in one piece. Perhaps to ensure that the items arrive in perfect condition, manufacturers may go so far as to pack them in such a way that when you open it, you feel like you’re receiving a new tech-gadget when you actually just ordered a new set of batteries. In fact, you can even see this “excess packaging” trend in supermarkets when you want to buy a simple potato and it’s wrapped in plastic, or when you just want to get some parsley and you stumble upon chopped parsley on a tray. What’s going on with the world?
Bright Side found a thread on Reddit where people shared some of their weirdest deliveries they had, in terms of packaging, and we selected some of the best ones we found. And if you were wondering if the aforementioned potato wrapped in plastic and parsley on a plastic tray were in this thread, they definitely were.
1. “A tiny little amount of eyeliner in a huge plastic container”
2. “We ordered 3 Mio drink flavors and they came in 3 packages like this.”
3. “Ordered 150 washers. This is how they were packaged.”
4. “These 0.7 ml anti-flea and anti-tick drops straight out of the box”
5. “Just opened my front door to this. Although they are stackable, Amazon decided that each of these 9 large planters needed its very own enormous box.”
6. “They must’ve been out of envelopes...”
7. “This tea that I got for christmas...”
8. “I legit called the company to ask if they forgot to send me something because the box was so big...”
9. “The amount of packaging used for 2 packets of tea direct from the manufacturer amazes me.”
10. “Ordered a notebook with my order so I could qualify for free shipping and it came separately in this massive box.”
11. “I ordered 2 hard drives. This is how they were packed.”
12. “For a pair of shoelaces”
13. “It was one pajama top!”
14. “I’m so glad that the fragile gloves I ordered with something else came with padding!”
15. “Chopped parsley packaging”
16. “Really glad my made-from-recycled-materials and biodegradable sponges came wrapped together AND individually in plastic.”
17. “Hopefully 2020 brings less of this.”
18. “This is how they send my contacts. Every. Single. Year.”
19. “The place I work at just got individually wrapped packages of individually wrapped M&M’s”
20. “It’s the only way to ship a yardstick.”
21. “I’ve never seen candy bars wrapped up after already having been wrapped.”


brightside--2020-11-18--20 Cats Reacting to Events That Are Entirely “New” to Them

Did you know that cats react very strangely when they see a cucumber ?
The reason for this is that cucumbers are somewhat like snakes in shape , color and smell , according to cats .
Because of evolution and survival wiring , cats feel compelled to act quickly and follow their instincts , which in this case , are telling them to “ leave ASAP.
” Well , these kinds of “ misunderstandings ” happen to cats every day , and not only with cucumbers , but with many other things as well .
And some cat owners manage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camera .
Many kittens that were scared of the world at one point or another were captured on camera and their owners shared these masterpieces with us along with their backstories .
Bright Side went through some of these photos and chose the funniest ones just for you .
1 .
“ My cat just noticed that we have a ticking clock on our living room wall .
We ’ ve been living here for 2 years.
” 2 .
“ What do you mean , ’ rabies vaccine !
?
’ ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plumbers working in the basement to repair a leak.
” 4 .
“ I was eating an extra-strong Halls cough drop and blew in his direction.
” 5 .
“ I walked in and lifted the blanket while he was fast asleep.
” 7 .
“ The look she gave me when I told her she wasn ’ t going to be an only kitty anymore ” 9 .
“ I sang his name really loud.
” 10 .
“ Caught my cat staring at me like this.
” 11 .
“ My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing me in the bath .
She ’ s the most expressive cat I ’ ve ever had !
” 12 .
“ It was her first time seeing birds.
” 19 .
“ I had the audacity to interrupt playtime.
” 20 .
“ My mom gave me a little woolen version of my cat .
”

Did you know that cats react very strangely when they see a cucumber? The reason for this is that cucumbers are somewhat like snakes in shape, color and smell, according to cats. Because of evolution and survival wiring, cats feel compelled to act quickly and follow their instincts, which in this case, are telling them to “leave ASAP.” Well, these kinds of “misunderstandings” happen to cats every day, and not only with cucumbers, but with many other things as well. And some cat owners manage to capture these perplexed kitty faces on camera.
Many kittens that were scared of the world at one point or another were captured on camera and their owners shared these masterpieces with us along with their backstories. Bright Side went through some of these photos and chose the funniest ones just for you.
1. “My cat just noticed that we have a ticking clock on our living room wall. We’ve been living here for 2 years.”
2. “What do you mean, ’rabies vaccine!?’”
3. “She can hear the plumbers working in the basement to repair a leak.”
4. “I was eating an extra-strong Halls cough drop and blew in his direction.”
5. “I walked in and lifted the blanket while he was fast asleep.”
6. “Unappreciated boop”
7. “The look she gave me when I told her she wasn’t going to be an only kitty anymore”
8. “Somebody walked up the stairs.”
9. “I sang his name really loud.”
10. “Caught my cat staring at me like this.”
11. “My cat Tuna Fish’s reaction to seeing me in the bath. She’s the most expressive cat I’ve ever had!”
12. “It was her first time seeing birds.”
13. “Help, I accidentally adopted a fruit bat!”
14. “I poked my cat.”
15. “Marvel the cat’s reaction to 2020”
16. “People were walking outside.”
17. “Something outside surprised her mid-lick.”
18. “She wasn’t a fan of the snow.”
19. “I had the audacity to interrupt playtime.”
20. “My mom gave me a little woolen version of my cat.”


brightside--2020-11-18--What 12 Superheroes Would Look Like If They Were Played by Keanu Reeves

In 2019 , a group of people collected hundreds of thousands of signatures for Keanu Reeves to be declared the @ @ @ @ @ ” Although they did not reach the required total , Reeves remains a reference in @ @ @ @ @ produced an article about the 10 very good reasons why everyone falls in love with @ @ @ @ @ are more than 1,000 ) .
In there , we highlighted Reeves ’ principles , @ @ @ @ @ respect for people , his kindness , and his humility .
Without a doubt , @ @ @ @ @ most popular actors in Hollywood and that ’ s why we want to pay special @ @ @ @ @ , after all , it seems that Keanu Reeves can make anything happen — the @ @ @ @ @ So why not picture him as a superhero ?
He ’ s already is one @ @ @ @ @

In 2019, a group of people collected hundreds of thousands of signatures for Keanu Reeves to be declared the “person of the year.” Although they did not reach the required total, Reeves remains a reference in countless discussions. We even produced an article about the 10 very good reasons why everyone falls in love with him (well, there are more than 1,000). In there, we highlighted Reeves’ principles, his charity work, his respect for people, his kindness, and his humility. Without a doubt, he is one of the most popular actors in Hollywood and that’s why we want to pay special tribute to him. Because, after all, it seems that Keanu Reeves can make anything happen — the guy has it all. So why not picture him as a superhero? He’s already is one in real life anyway...