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Family invites UPS driver to 'make a plate' at cookout on his route - Upworthy
TikToker @1fanto shared a wholesome video of his family inviting a UPS driver working in their neighborhood to stop by and 'make a plate' at their cookout. The driver accepted their generous offer and was given a heaping plate of food and a drink. The video proved that kindness, community and hospitality are still important.
Millennials, Gen Xers, and even Gen Zers agree that these 'boomer' complaints are 100% correct - Upworthy
Millennials, Gen Xers, and even Gen Zers on X shared the 'boomer' complaints they agree with. A recurring theme in the conversation was technology, prices, and simple etiquette that has been forgotten.
CEO shares 5 things he's 'sick' of hearing from his staff and people are applauding him for it - Upworthy
Since COVID-19 shook up the way we work, the call for better work-life balance has only gotten louder and companies are finally listening. Turns out, flexibility makes for happier, more productive teams. Just ask Rob Dance, CEO of UK-based ROCK, who went viral on Instagram for championing balance and treating his team like grown-ups.
Unbelievable new story reveals how Disney classic The Emperor’s New Groove almost didn't happen - Upworthy
It's being called “the most torturous production in history.” While The Emperor’s New Groove has found a niche cult following since its release the crazy story of what it took to get the movie made is an all-time epic in its own right.
Millennial shares the lies that every kid's parents told them in the '90s - Upworthy
Parents sometimes tell harmless lies to steer their kids away from bad choices, but those fibs often live on. TikToker 90sKid4Lyfe shared 10 classic '90s parent lies, and Gen Xers flooded the comments saying they’d heard them all. The nostalgic post racked up 250,000 views in four days.
Rob Lowe attempts to delight kids by dressing as the Easter Bunny and it goes hilariously wrong - Upworthy
In an Instagram reel shared on April 21 by Chris Pratt’s wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, we first see Rob Lowe attempt to delight kids on Easter by dressing up as the Easter Bunny, but he is met with nothing but screams. Kids being afraid of costumed characters is an all-too-common phenomenon.
Woman performs outrageous Blink-182 karaoke in front of Tom DeLonge - Upworthy
Monica Gill, rocking a long shirt printed with a bikini, lit up a Palm Springs bar with her wild karaoke take on Blink-182’s “All the Small Things," complete with an over-the-top emo scream. The twist? Afterward, she learned Tom DeLonge himself had been watching.
Comedian raps and sings to nursing home residents in heartwarming videos - Upworthy
Los Angeles-based comedian Pauline Schantzer, aka Polly Wolly, is warming hearts with her work in nursing and assisted living homes. Brining original songs and dances to residents, she encourages them to get up and dance and laugh with her.
How the 'hand flex' in Pride & Prejudice became an iconic scene - Upworthy
The 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride & Prejudice" includes a scene that people call the sexiest non-sex scene in film, and all it involves is a closeup of Matthew Macfadyen's hand. His character, Mr. Darcy, briefly takes Elizabeth Bennett's hand to help her into a carriage, and then has to stretch out his fingers to release the tension.
Philosophy expert shares the 'weird' trick to a happy marriage - Upworthy
What's the secret to a happy marriage? Philosophy expert Juan de Medeiros says the key is to be best friends with your spouse. He backs up his ideas with quotes from children's author Dr. Seuss and French author Michel de Montaigne.
People share 'stupidly expensive' splurges that were worth it - Upworthy
Some things are a waste of money even if they're "high end," and some things are worth paying good money for. People are sharing "stupidly expensive adult purchases" that they felt were totally worth it. Many of the answers were practical things like socks, mattresses, and bras. Professional cleaners and movers made the list as well.
'Ordinary' video of a neighborhood street Sunday has people raving about America at its best - Upworthy
TikTokkers The Butan Fam (@thebutanfam) shared a sentimental video on social media of an idyllic Sunday evening spent with neighbors. Kids and adults gathered in their neighborhood street to eat, play basketball, paint and converse. It reminded many of how neighborhoods used to be growing up in the 'good old days'.
Gen Z says periods in texts are aggressive. No. They're not. - Upworthy
The unwritten rules of texting are being written by Gen Z, and apparently one "rule" is that a period at the end of a text is a sign of aggression. As a Gen X former English teacher, I refuse to accept this reframing of a basic form of punctuation that's been used for centuries to signify the end of a thought. In other words, "No." Period.
A nail salon made an ad so funny that people are taking road trips just for a manicure - Upworthy
Henry Pro Nails in Toronto, Canada is leaving the Internet in stitches after creating a viral ad for his nail salon. The video takes the beginnings of several viral video clips but instead of the expected ending, Henry pops in completing the viral moment in hilarious different ways.
Men share 30 bizarre women's habits that had no idea about until they actually lived with a woman - Upworthy
Men were asked to share what female habits they had no idea existed until they moved in with their girlfriend, and the answers were endearingly funny. Answers ranged from boiling hot showers to and abundance of hair ties to elaborate skincare routines.
People debate sexiest accent and some answers are shocking - Upworthy
Though the answer to "What is the sexiest accent" is subjective, official polls are taken over the years, with French often faring well. Now people on Reddit and TikTok share their views of which dialects they find the most appealing.
Your dishwasher probably works better than you think it does - Upworthy
Alec Watson, "the internet's weird appliance guy" from Technology Connections, shares tips for using your dishwasher to get the best performance out of it. He explains that most people who think their dishwasher kind of sucks just aren't using them correctly. He offers four specific pieces of advice that fix most issues.
Man saves neighbor from home invader in show of community - Upworthy
One woman realized her neighbor was looking out for her when he showed up on her porch to talk to her through her Ring doorbell camera. Kimberly S. recently shared a video of her neighbor who alerted her that someone was attempting to break into her home.