It can be satisfying to see a niche thing you love – a book, a band, an artist – become popular in the mainstream. Yet it can also be upsetting. You root for their success for so long, but once everybody knows about them, it doesn’t feel as special. That’s gatekeeping, the grown-up cousin of “You can’t sit with us.” But there is a community that doesn’t gatekeep: the Gates Open, Come In subreddit. It’s where people invite each other to like and enjoy stuff others might tell them is inappropriate or uncool, and generally have each other’s backs. Like…

When winter rolls around, we lose around 4 to 8 hours of daylight, with some regions like Alaska exceeding 12 hours. Have you ever noticed that such a lack of sunshine and lower temperatures in the cold season tends to make us feel less motivated and happy, dear Pandas? This phenomenon is called winter blues and encompasses the dreary mood many of us are probably in right now with darkness and cold being in full swing. If your serotonin levels are in some real need of replenishing, Bored Panda has your back with a fresh batch of memes, courtesy of…

Mad Men almost managed to convince the world that marketing was made by clever folks in swanky offices, discussing and debating the ins and outs of human wants and needs. Certainly, sometimes that is the case. But there are a lot more ads and companies out there than there are competent marketers. We’ve gathered some of the most unhinged, cursed and hilarious advertisement fails from across the world. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments below. #2 Chinese Hair Salon Uses Google Translate To Create An Advertising…

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Kim Kardashian took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sending fans into a frenzy over her pre-fame appearance. The 44-year-old reality TV mogul shared a photo taken a couple of decades ago with the caption: “Beverly Connection Photo Booth in the 90’s.” The post seemed to be a lighthearted glimpse into her younger years, but it quickly became a battleground for fans and critics over her looks. Among the flood of comments, one stood out saying: “This is proof you’ve never needed surgery.” Kim Kardashian sent fans into a frenzy with a throwback photo, giving a rare glimpse into her…

Whether you love or loathe social media and memes, you can’t deny that they can be very powerful. When used for good, they can raise awareness about important issues—like mental health, something that’s relevant in all of our lives. That’s where ‘How Mental’ comes in. It’s a charity, app, and social media project that touches on important mental health issues with the help of memes, webcomics, and witty videos. We’ve collected some of the top images from their Instagram account to remind everyone that self-care should always be a priority. Scroll down for some truly relatable memes. We reached out…

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol implemented “emergency martial law” on Tuesday, but the parliament has now rejected his declaration by a majority vote. The martial law was announced during a televised briefing, and while it wasn’t clear how long this would stand, Yoon stated this process was mandatory in defending the country’s constitutional order. This law was declared after Yoon had accused the country’s opposition party of sympathizing with communist North Korea and controlling the parliament. Why did the South Korean president declare martial law? Image credits: Planet Volumes / Unsplash Yoon Suk Yeol implemented martial law in an…

Queen Camilla is ill, with her condition worsening in recent days, as she explained during a gathering at Buckingham Palace today (December 3). The 77-year-old revealed that her chest infection—first announced by the palace on November 5—had developed into what was described as a “mild case of pneumonia” and was reportedly contracted after she toured Australia in October. She nevertheless assured attendants that she was on the mend but was still dealing with bouts of post-viral fatigue. Her condition led the Queen to scale back her royal duties during Qatar’s state visit while she recovered. Queen Camilla revealed that her…