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The World of The Sims

Gaming

Hear ye hear ye, gamers! Anybody who enjoys The Sims will love some of the craziest descriptions of day-to-day life in the game, featured below. This list takes cues from the popular Reddit thread, and brings you the best of <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/ANormalDayintheSims/">anormaldayinthesims</a>!These funny &quot;a normal day in The Sims&quot; stories&nbsp;cover everything from adultery and death to dancing in puddles of pee. A normal day in the Sims jokes are nothing like your typical jokes - herein lie the craziest happenings from the game, like <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-who-died-of-starvation/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">dying of starvation</a> because there's too much clutter on the counter.&nbsp;

23 Insane Situations Only Sims Addicts Would Think Are Normal

General

23 of the Funniest Things to Happen in Sims Games

Duke Harten

Ever wonder what goes on at those religious camps you always used to hear about in high school? Even if you weren't religious, the thought of a coed sleepaway camp was always kind of tempting,&nbsp;right? Or maybe you were religious but your parents wouldn't let you go to camp.&nbsp;Well wonder no more - Reddit and the rest of the Internet dug up some juicy stories on what Bible camp is really like. And man, it's crazy.&nbsp;Below are some of the worst Jesus <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/summer-camp-horror-stories/jessica-lawshe?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">camp horror stories</a> to ever befall the faithful (or not so faithful). These true stories from religion&nbsp;camp give us a glimpse into the religious machinations of a summer program designed to indoctrinate children. From speaking in tongues to sermons of hellfire, the list below enumerates&nbsp;all the worst things that happened at Jesus camp.

The Most Horrifying Real Stories from Jesus Camp

Jesus Camp Horror Stories: What Happens at Bible School

Wacky pics, zany products, and totally weird, absolutely true stories that are too kooky to make up.

How Bizarre, How Bizarre

Weird

Meeting people on the Internet is a dangerous game. Sure, plenty of folks are nice and normal. But there are&nbsp;also a whole bunch of looney tunes out there, as evidenced by the list below of some of weird&nbsp;Craigslist encounters. These are the craziest Craigslist stories the web's got to offer - everything from stolen video games to dirty undies to a couch stuffed with hidden treasure.Next time you need a little extra cash, think twice&nbsp;and remember - you might end up in one of the weirdest Craigslist stories yourself.

The Craziest Craigslist Encounters That Somehow Didn't Involve Sex

Craziest Craigslist Encounters

Language

Some phrases are so commonplace, it might never occur to you that they're actually old expressions that have stuck with us through the ages. Below, learn the origin of common sayings and keep them up your sleeve - the next time someone invites you to paint the town red, you'll be happy as a clam to know why that means what it does. These old sayings we still use have more history than you might think.

Common Sayings That Have Been Used Forever

16 Common Sayings That Have Been Used Forever

Insane foods people actually eat—but YOU should not—because they are way too decadent or just downright disgusting.

Food Abominations

Ever wander into a buffet and wonder what goes on behind the scenes? Or what happens on a busy Saturday night when the regulars are in full force? Wonder no more - below, we've compiled a list of the best (or worst) all-you-can-eat buffet horror stories. These gross food stories will have you alternately laughing and gagging at humanity's potential for gluttony. But beware: after reading these gross buffet stories, it might be a while before you can muster the courage to return to your favorite all-you-can-eat establishment.

The Most Insane, Nasty Things to Ever Happened in Buffets

All You Can Eat Buffet Horror Stories

Entertainment

Actors who drank on set range from&nbsp;the squeakiest of the clean to veteran hell-raisers. Daniel Radcliffe didn’t drink on set -&nbsp;he just drank so much the night before, he was still drunk on set the next day during the later Harry Potter films. (That probably&nbsp;made for one&nbsp;Avada Kedavra of a hangover.) Richard Burton didn’t mind being blind drunk on set because he didn’t remember it. He could barely recall making 1974’s The Klansman. He’s visibly reeling on screen.&nbsp;Robert Shaw drank so much during a scene in Jaws, he blacked out. Jason Mewes began to slur while filming some of his scenes in Clerks and had to be sent home. Graham Chapman suffered DTs on the set of Monty Python and the Holy Grail.&nbsp;Robert Pattinson drank to battle the harsh Australian outback in The Rover, proving that Guy Pearce is truly a sick bastard for suggesting alcohol as a remedy. It also proves that the joke’s on Pearce, because Pattinson pounded a lot of vodka and looks very apocalyptic at times.&nbsp;Anna Kendrick ended up drunk in a scene of Drinking Buddies because she didn’t know she was drinking real beer until it was too late. It was cheaper than water, so it made sense for the production. Kendrick got buzzed and it’s all captured&nbsp;onscreen.&nbsp;Other actors who drank on set include actors who needed to take the edge off before a sex scene, such as Margot Robbie in The Wolf of Wall Street. Getting busy with Leo took three shots of tequila.&nbsp;Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman also took tequila shots before their make-out scene, although Kunis denies it. Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky says it happened. And what if you’re going to be in a three-way? Do as Matton Dillon, Neve Campbell, and Denise Richardson did in Wild Things. Shots! Shots! Shots!

Actors Who Were Drunk While They Were Filming Movies

Person in Film

Lists that rank the top game shows on TV and revisit some of the most memorable moments ever to air.

Life Is One Big Game Show

Among decades-long classics like Jeopardy and Wheel Of Fortune&nbsp;lie several game shows with stranger rule books. These weird game shows range from the zany, to&nbsp;funny, to outright sadistic. Musical chairs, racing giraffes, and touching trucks are just a few of the odd concepts that TV execs thought were a good idea for public consumption.These funny game shows will have you trolling YouTube for hours on end, unable to believe&nbsp;they ever made it to air.

Fear Factor

Bizarre Game Shows That Were Actually on the Air at One Point

TV Program

The 14 Weirdest Game Shows Ever to Air on Television

Lists about polite manners, celebrations, and cultural traditions around the world.

Strange Customs & Rituals

These are things that make America great. Get in the spirit and vote!

USA! USA!

Travel

Next time you're abroad, watch out for these American habits other countries think are rude. Us Yanks aren't the most popular kids in the global school at the best of times - you don't need to commit a social faux-pas to exacerbate the situation. Whether it's a gesture or word, rude things American tourists do can reinforce the host country's negative perception of Americans, even if you've got the best of intentions. So brush up on these habits or American phrases that are rude in other places and you'll have nothing to fear on your next holiday.

American Habits and Phrases That Are Rude in Other Countries

Lists of fun facts, fascinating trivia, and wild, charming, and even heartbreaking stories about some of the most famous actors of classic film you feel like you already know.

Gonna Make You a Star

Marlon Brando

Who was Marlon Brando? One of the most celebrated film&nbsp;actors of all time, known for his great on-screen presence and quiet mumbling. But behind those cotton-laden cheeks are a whole many more Marlon Brando facts you might not know. The brief Marlon Brando biography below will teach you more about the man - like why he was expelled from high school or what he used as a door stop.

17 Things You Didn't Know About Marlon Brando

Lists about the works of the visionary auteur director of The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom, The Life Aquatic, and other beautifully stylized favorites.

The World of Wes Anderson

Fun facts, fascinating trivia, and wild tales about some of the most celebrated and/or notorious film directors of all time.

Behind the Camera

Wes Anderson

Who is Wes Anderson? He is, perhaps, the most influential director of the cult comedy genre in history. The writer/director has been behind perennial favorites like Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, and The&nbsp;Grand Budapest Hotel (among many others). This list has some Wes Anderson facts that will give even the most dedicated fan a new understanding of the auteur.&nbsp;It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that Anderson is just as quirky as his characters. Turns out, he also likes his pants to be a little too short, was deeply affected by his parents's divorce, and got kicked out of high school. Want to know why? Read through this list of Wes Anderson trivia and vote up the most twee facts.

Whimsical Facts You Didn't Know About Wes Anderson

Weird mascots are okay - creepy mascots are not. There's a fine line between them and some companies walk it brilliantly. But below is a list of strange company mascots that ran right across that line at a dead sprint. From disembodied lips to non-human metal cyclopses, you'll only find the best of the worst here.Whoever came up with these brand mascots would get an earful from Don Draper, that's for sure. Read on to discover what sort of sick mascots companies allow to reach the air and sleep restlessly knowing that this is only the beginning - there are plenty of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepiest-sports-mascots/the-round-mound">creepy sports mascots</a>, too!

Completely Weird and Off-Putting Company Mascots

Completely Weird and Off-Putting Mascots

Culture

The military has a language all its own and perhaps none is more esoteric than that of military pilots. The pilot code words listed below are just a small sample of aviation jargon. In some instances, the code words pilots use sound like normal, everyday English - but at second glance, it's easy to see that they're nothing of the sort.Brush up on your military slang - you never know when you'll run into an opportunity to show off. If that happens, you don't want to get caught with your pants down and look like a cone. (Or worse, a plumber.)

Secret Words and Phrases All Pilots Use

Lists of fun facts, hilarious stories, and things you didn't know about the real flesh & blood human beings behind the mics, lights, and cameras.

Comedians Are People, Too

Danny McBride

Danny McBride is a man of many hats: father, husband, Anglophile, substitute teacher. Below is a list of Danny McBride facts that will help you see the actor in a whole new light. So the next time someone asks you, &quot;who is Danny McBride?&quot; you'll know he's more than just Kenny f***** Powers.From his start as a child filmmaker to his seduction of Bill Murray, the Danny McBride biography below will give you a peek into the life of one of Hollywood's smartest dumb guys.&nbsp;

15 Things You Didn't Know About Danny McBride

What's fact? What's just an old wives' tale? Read up on these persistent, sometimes creepy, totally believable urban legends to separate truth from myth.

Myths and Legends

Strange True Stories

No matter which corner of the country you call home, chances are you&#39;re familiar with one or two local urban legends. But can your spooky stories play ball with the best of them? Below are some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-japanese-urban-legends/jenniferlennon?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">creepiest urban legends</a> the internet has to offer.

Whether it&#39;s restless ghosts or vagabond killers, these freaky tales will have you locking the doors and sleeping with a nightlight. Below is a list of urban legends by city (or urban legends by state) that will help you mark off places to skip on your next vacation. (Unsettlingly, some of the stories have no location at all, which means they could happen&nbsp;anywhere...)

People Describe The Creepiest Urban Legends

The 13 Scariest Urban Legends From Around the World

Lists about the hippest lingo that has slipped through the lips of people all around the world and throughout history that will have you going "WTF m8?"

New Slang

It's the land down under, where women glow and men plunder.

Meanwhile, in Australia...

Australia

Ah, Australian slang. A lexicon unto itself, slang in Australia puts Cockney rhyming to shame. The country's jaw-gritting determination to abbreviate even the shortest of words is a point of national pride. If you find yourself in the land down under during your travels, fear not: this list of Aussie slang will have you fluent in localese before the afternoon&nbsp;arvo is over.Everything from body parts to gas stations is fair game for slang in Oz: abbreviation (or outright recoining) is a way of life here. As one Aussie pal put it: &quot;The trick is in shortening anything that's already been shortened and then giving it a longer nickname.&quot; Makes sense, no? Check out the Australian words below for a quick taste of the continent's flavorful slang.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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