6 Things We’re Proud To Declare We’ve Never Done

LIVING LIFE

Life is rife with pitfalls that can diminish physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It isn’t always good to have tried everything — some things are best left alone.

A recent online discussion allows Internet users to share some of their proudest things not to have done — ever.

The inverse is more interesting: seeing your gasoline depleted is a character-building experience, especially in foul weather. For instance, you may meet a friendly samaritan or come close to a sticky end (see: Not Dying).

Running Out of Gas

We’ve all been there: what I like to call “The sprawl of shame.” You forgot to weigh your suitcase at home, and now, here you are with your luggage spread across the check-in floor, as pitying glances come from other travelers treated to the contents of your packing.

Not Having Overweight Luggage

Some commendable humans play by the book in all life’s endeavors. These gracious creatures would never contemplate cheating at Scrabble; I would say that if you don’t cheat in Scrabble, you’re not playing the game correctly.

Not Cheating on a Board Game

Those who have never used Twitter — now X, but formerly Twitter — are missing out on a never-ending stream of fun. This choice is probably for the best; if users aren’t careful, logging onto the website can be a grating, mind-altering journey through the worst that humankind has to offer.

Not Using Twitter (Now X)

Yes, many of us have not yet made this mistake. Sadly, the risk is there every day. Whether you are an influencer climbing skyscrapers, one of those Portuguese big-wave surfers, or that person texting while crossing an intersection, dying is never far away.

Not Dying

In the early millennium, reality TV planted its flag directly into the human psyche, evidenced dramatically by Big Brother, The Apprentice, and those pesky Kardashians.

Not Keeping Up With the Kardashian

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