Jokes Out Loud

That One Fly That Ruins Everything [Episode 170]

There are many small annoyances in life—slow internet, tangled earphones, traffic jams, people who type loudly, and that mysterious itch that appears only when you’re trying to sleep. But among all tiny frustrations, one creature stands at the top of the irritation food chain: that one fly. Yes, the single, stubborn, unnecessarily determined fly whose only mission in life seems to be ruining every peaceful moment you have ever tried to create.

When You Pretend Not to See Someone in Public [Episode 169]

Let’s be honest: humans have evolved many impressive skills — building civilizations, discovering electricity, sending satellites into orbit — but nothing compares to the raw, instinctive, Olympic-level talent of pretending not to see someone in public. It is an art form, a survival mechanism, and sometimes, pure social self-defense.

Tourists Taking Photos of Strange Things [Episode 168]

Tourism has always been a fascinating reflection of human curiosity, but nothing reveals that curiosity more humorously than the things tourists choose to photograph. While one might expect pictures of majestic mountains, historic monuments, or sparkling beaches, travel albums around the world are filled with an entirely different category of images—photos of strange, confusing, completely ordinary, or outright bizarre things. From snapping pictures of a sign that says “Do Not Take Photos” to photographing random cats sleeping under cars, tourists have developed an unmatched talent for turning everyday sights into rare discoveries. This essay explores the global phenomenon of tourists taking pictures of strange things, why they do it, and how these odd photos shape the way people experience travel.

Overly Friendly Taxi Drivers [Episode 167]

If you’ve ever taken a taxi—or an Uber, or a CNG, or a rickshaw, or even hitched a ride from your friend’s overly talkative uncle—then you already know one universal truth: some drivers are way too friendly for your emotional capacity. They don’t just drive you to your destination. Oh no. They drive you into their lives, their problems, their philosophy, and sometimes even their family drama that you never asked to be a part of.

The Pain of Forgetting Where You Parked [Episode 166]

Forgetting where you parked your car is one of those universal experiences that nobody admits to, yet everyone goes through at least once a week. It’s like gravity, taxes, and accidentally liking someone’s old photo on Instagram—inevitable, humiliating, and deeply personal. The moment you close your car door, you are absolutely confident that you will remember your parking spot. You could swear on your ancestors. You could mark it in the air with an imaginary GPS pin. You could tell yourself, “This time I’m NOT going to forget.” But destiny smiles, your brain betrays you, and twenty minutes later you find yourself wandering a parking lot like a lost NPC with no mission objective.

Sitting Next to People Who Take Too Much Space [Episode 165]

There are many small discomforts in modern life—slow Wi-Fi, coffee that cools too fast, and elevator buttons that don’t light up when you press them—but few things test human patience as consistently as sitting next to someone who takes too much space. Whether it’s on a crowded bus, in a packed movie theater, on a long flight, or even on your own couch, the experience is universal. Almost everyone has a story, a moment of suffering where they silently questioned humanity, gravity, and the lack of personal-space education in society.

Getting Lost Even With Google Maps [Episode 164]

In a world where technology practically holds our hand everywhere we go, getting lost should be a thing of the past. We have satellites in the sky, real-time traffic updates, step-by-step directions, lane guidance, AR arrows, street views, and even a polite robotic voice reminding us, “In 100 meters, turn right.” And yet—somehow, unbelievably—millions of us still manage to wander off into the wrong lane, miss turns, end up on suspicious village roads, and sometimes discover entire new towns we never intended to visit.

Airport Security Moments We Don’t Talk About [Episode 163]

Airports are supposed to be symbols of adventure—gateways to new countries, new stories, and new possibilities. But before you can reach the magical land of duty-free perfume samples and overpriced airport sandwiches, you must pass through something far less glamorous: airport security. This is the place where dignity goes missing, socks are exposed, and your entire personality is judged by how quickly you can remove your belt.

Crossing the Street Too Late and Doing the Awkward Jog [Episode 162]

There are many moments in modern urban life that feel universally embarrassing, no matter where you live or who you are. You could be the most confident person on the planet—someone who can deliver a flawless presentation to a crowd of a thousand people or negotiate a multimillion-dollar business deal—but the second you mistime a street crossing, everything collapses. Suddenly, all dignity evaporates as you find yourself sprinting—well, not exactly sprinting, more like awkward half-jogging—across the road while cars subtly judge your existence.

When You Wave Back at Someone Who Was Waving at Someone Else [Episode 161]

There are few moments in life that unite humanity the way embarrassment does. No matter where you're from, what language you speak, or how many degrees you have on your wall, everyone has experienced that painfully awkward moment when you wave back at someone—smiling confidently—only to realize they weren't waving at you at all. They were waving at someone behind you, beside you, or worse… someone who appears out of nowhere like they teleported in just to ruin your moment.