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Pirates Fan Uses Gigantic Glove to Catch Foul Ball

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Last night, Clint Barmes of the Pittsburgh Pirates fouled a ball down the right field line. As Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran tried to track it down, a large man with a gigantic glove came into play and made sure that Barmes would get another at-bat. That's a good fan. According to reports, this guy has caught hundreds of balls over the last two seasons, but this is the first time his glove has caught the camera's attention.

 

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Model and Former "Miss FHM" Diana Roberts is WAGalicious

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The Rock Really Knows How To Ride Splash Mountain

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The Rock does pretty much everything better than you do everything. So just accept that and move on as you acknowledge this very awesome photo of The Rock riding Splash Mountain.

You should also acknowledge The Rock in Pain & Gain, which hits theaters April 26th.

 

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Men Kicked Out Of Festival in Saudia Arabia For Being Too Handsome

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I'm too sexy for my shirt...too sexy for my shirt...So sexy it hurts. And I'm too sexy to attend an annual culture festival in Saudi Arabia...too sexy to attend an annual culture festival in Saudi Arabia...

Wait...what?

You read that right. In Saudia Arabia, at least three men were ejected from the annual Jenadrivah Heritage & Cultural Festival for being too handsome.

An official from the festival said the three men - who happened to be delegates from the United Arab Emerates - were "taken out on the grounds they are too handsome and that the Commission [for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vices] members feared female visitors could fall for them."

As you most likely have heard once or twice before, Saudi Arabia is an incredibly conservative Sunni Muslim society that prohibits women from even so much as interacting with males they are not related to. So, in this situation, you can see why festival management would take extreme caution by deporting the three men to Abu Dhabi.

They're like Tom Cruise in "Minority Report", preventing a crime before it happens. And trust us, being ridiculously good looking is certainly a crime. We should know. The Mandatory team has been kicked out of a number of places for simply being way too attractive.

via Gawker

 

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Fake Newspaper Portraits Are the Best Kind of Portraits

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A lot can come from a bored commuter with extra time on his hands. This random, unnamed photographer got through the tedious rush hour trips to the office by holding up his folded newspaper and matching it with bodies from his fellow strap hangers. The results are very enjoyable.



Via Visual News

 

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10 World Records That Nobody Should've Wanted

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The Funniest TV Shows You Might Have Missed

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Grand Theft Mario Looks Just As Cool As You Want It To

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This is a super sweet art project by the Malaysian artist Amirul Hafiz called "Grand Theft Mario." Hafiz draws everyone from Mario to Sonic to Bowser as they would appear if they existed in the game Grand Theft Auto.

Via RampagedReality

 

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10 Things to Know Before Going to a Music Festival

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Whether you're a music festival rookie on the road to liberation or one of those seasoned veterans who looks like he's always on the way to a festival, there are a few things you need to know before heading to the madness. Essentially a mishmash of camping, concert-going and frightful encounters of misplaced trust with evil hipster clowns, festival season is a time for losing yourself in the music music festival, friends at music festivaland then losing your wallet, backpack, cell phone, friends and eventually, your mind. Don't let your first festival experience be one to regret, but instead enjoy yourself knowing you came prepared (as much as possible). And if you missed the first weekend of Coachella but are ready to rock weekend #2, here are some useful bits of information to keep in mind.

Your Money's No Good Here

Well, that's not entirely true, but in a world of loud music and extended shoulder-to-shoulder living, no sober or parched camper can survive on regular currency. With that said, money may get you some places, but hot commodities like water and drugs are more likely to be the items used in the lawless bartering of dire situations. Like modern day pirates, either have these essential items or be prepared to trade anything on your person for them. People may beg you to share, but it's survival of the fittest, and he who did not bring water shall drink from the dirty lake not far from the porta-potties. Clean water is worth its weight in gold; remember that before you leave.

Even Helicopters Have Traffic

If you think you've got the traffic figured out, fairly certain you'll beat it or fall perfectly into one of its better time slots, think again. With festival season, it's like a supermarket full of looters on the last day of the world. There will be some psychotic breakdowns and lots of screaming and honking at one another. Expect hours of bumper-to-bumper gridlock if you don't scoot out of work early or just quit your job altogether. When 85,000 people are all trying to get to the same place at the same time, don't be surprised if you're rolling through slower than if you had walked there.

One possible alternative to all of this, if emptying your piggy bank is an option, is taking a helicopter. These rides are obviously limited in availability and require a lot of planning among your festival-goer friends, so it's up to you whether or not it's worth it.

Watch What You're Smokin'

It doesn't matter how much you enjoy the fine relaxation of light recreational (err, medicinal) use while you're at home, because few things are normal, relaxing or light when it comes to festivals. The marijuana is suddenly laced with angel dust, and the angel dust is suddenly laced with black tar heroin. You'll think you are smoking a clove like the rest of the hip kids, and end up addicted to some not-so-casual narcotic. Be very careful what you take, and who you take it from out there.

Get Up (to Wait in Line) to Pee

For those of you with small bladders who regularly roll out of bed in the middle of the night and crawl to the bathroom for a mid-slumber urinary tract release, plan on not waiting until the last minute while you're at a fwaiting to pee, porta pottiesestival. Get in line early or you'll bring torture upon yourself trying not to pee your pants. Ladies especially, a long line to use the bathroom is a permanent fixture of any overnight festival grounds. Unless you feel like dropping trou in the woods and risking mosquito bites on your hoo ha, we suggest you plan ahead.

Nothing Good Happens in the Woods

How many horror films do you have to see to truly get the point? Sure, promiscuous unprotected orgies that lead to axe murders are not likely in reality, but there are still too many potentially bad results of wandering into the woods alone. If you're going to leave the festival grounds for any reason, use the buddy system. That way, your friend can also get axe murdered along with you! All kidding aside, build a bonfire and dance and frolic the night away -- just do it where you are supposed to.

Sleep is a Myth, But Rain Isn't

If you brought your daily planner and alarm clock with you, you're wasting your time. Sleep is for the dehydrated people who raved all day and passed out in the dirt outside the beer tent area. If you were hoping for a solid seven hours with a quiet morning routine, you'd be better off finding some nearby lodging, as the only thing you'll be waking up to on festival grounds is body odor, morning breath and possibly morning sex between two strung out strangers outside your tent.

As for rain, it happens...often. If you were one of the lucky folks at last year's Lollapalooza, you probably got to grab your gear and exit with the rest of the city when the wind picked up. Plan on bringing something for the storm showers, but don't bring so much that you can't haul ass when they have to evacuate the grounds.

Everybody Has the Same Favorite Band

When some hundred thousand people all go to the same festival with limited number of stages, there's a good chance that a lot of the people are there to see the same bands. Even if they have never heard of the band, there will be people sweating, swaying and vomiting all around anyways. If you plan on getting a front-row seat, try not to get down when it all falls apart. Get there early and prepare for the possibility of listening to the band from a shitty vantage point, almost as if you were home in your room, peacefully listening to them free of charge.

O.T.S.S. (Only the Strong Survive)

We should probably remind you that moshing and mosh pits are still a thing. For every four calm, casual listeners who are transporting their minds to another beautiful, angelic place, there is one trashed asshole who likes to throw his enormous body weight around, elbows and all, at the young girlmusic festival crowd, big concerts and brittle gentlemen attending even the lightest of rock shows. There isn't much you can do to prevent this, since it's basic rock 'n roll practice, but you can distance yourself, bring a tazor and maybe wear some protective gear. You never know when someone will knock your teeth out before introducing themselves first.

Scabies Are Contagious

When your favorite band goes on stage and you realize you're about a half mile away and can't see, think twice before hopping on the shoulders of some infected monster just so you can fanatically flaunt off your cans, or hairy chest, to your favorite guitarist. You may come home with itchy skin, reddish rashes and possible zombie-like symptoms. This also goes back out our "Nothing Good Happens in the Woods" topic to keep in mind.

Bears and Strange Men Will Rob Your Cooler

Finally, it's important to keep in mind that, even though you're there to have a good time and see some great music, not everyone there is a trustworthy do-gooder like yourself. Lots of people like to take advantage of the uninhibited, alcohol-addled party people. So when you think it's safe to leave your backpack filled with money, water and toilet paper with the nice fellow whose eyes are redder than the sun, think again. Be cool, but keep your guard up, or else you'll spend the rest of your festival experience eating your own fingernails and drinking the lake water near the porta-potties.

More: The Average Music Fan's Festival Experience

 

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Exclusive: Free Tickets To See 'The World's Greatest Tribute Bands' Live

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GREAT news, music fans: every Monday you can tune in to AXS TV to witness the very first season of "The World's Greatest Tribute Bands." Join host Katie Daryl each week as she leads the rest of us on a mission to find bands that have devoted their time and talent to paying homage to some of the greatest bands of all time.

Not only can you watch all of these epic concerts on LIVE national TV, but you can actually be there in person! Each show is performed in front of a live audience at The Roxy Theatre in Hollywood, Ca. The first few shows allowed fans to re-live all of the greatest hits from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Lee Roth-era Van Halen and Elton John. Still to come are a whole slew of shows featuring tribute bands performing the best of Journey, AC/DC, Queen, U2, and others that you can be a part of.



Even GREATER news: Mandatory has been given exclusive access to 150 tickets to all of the remaining SOLD OUT shows, including the upcoming Journey tribute which will be co-hosted by Dean Cain.

The tickets are available here
and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Don't miss this awesome opportunity for you to witness these incredibly entertaining performances live and in person.




"The World's Greatest Tribute Bands"
is broadcast LIVE, Nationwide on AXS TV (check your local listings) every Monday 11et/8pt from the legendary Roxy Theatre in Hollywood Ca.

 

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Today's Funniest Photos 4-17-13

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The Stupidest Justin Bieber Tweets That Got At Least 50,000 Retweets

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Justin Bieber launched himself back into the news this week by writing something totally idiotic in Anne Frank's guestbook. No one should be surprised. The Biebs fills his Twitter timeline with some of the most inane chatter on the web. The only thing stupider than his tweets is the number of re-tweets his fans give him. Whether those fans are actual people or just bots is up for debate, but one thing is for sure: if these people are real, they are a bunch of morons. Below is a sampling of just a handful of totally meaningless Tweets that each garnered at least 50,000 re-tweets. It's all the proof you need that Beliebers are unbeliebably stupid.

Also check out our Justin Bieber Dress Up game, where you can make Justin look even more ridiculous than he makes himself look.

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(OK, so this last one didn't quite hit the 50K mark, but it almost did and just look at that shit. Seriously.)

 

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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Walks Into Camera, Drops The F-Bomb

Patton Oswalt's Improvised Star Wars Filibuster for Parks and Recreation

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We've always known Patton Oswalt is an amazing stand-up comedian. Now we know he could be an amazing filibusterer. (Is that a word?) Oswalt was called upon to help out in a scene for Parks and Rec where he plays an angry local who is trying to filibuster a city council vote. The comedian totally knocked it out of the park. His entirely improvised filibuster on a proposed plot for the seventh Star Wars movie rambles on for 8 minutes. It is full of nerded out goodness, including mashing up comic book superheroes with your favorite Star Wars characters and a proposed robot Chewbacca. A couple things worth noting here. One: this is an amazing performance by Oswalt. Two: I would buy tickets to filibusters if they were all this entertaining.

 

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The National Anthem at Tonight's Boston Bruins Game Was Beyond Incredible


Alison Brie Impersonating Memes Will Make You Like Her Even More

The Funniest GIFs of the Week - April 18, 2013

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How a (Newly) Single Guy Handles a Breakup

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Let's face the facts; sometimes things don't always go as you hoped they would. But instead of banging your head against the wall, getting loaded and being a general prick to everybody in your field of vision, why nbreakup, single guyot try a better way of handling your newfound freedom?

We've all been there and will likely return at some point, but how you handle a breakup, and some of the more trivial moments related to it, can be a catalyst for better experiences in the future. So before you go blowing off steam and hard-earned cash on dancing girls and afternoon strip club buffets, consider some more conducive alternatives to a speedy recovery and sharpen the focus on being you again -- a newly single guy.

Move On

Remember the old you, the one that used to do what he wanted to do and didn't care what other people had going on? Remember the guy who seamlessly tore all the sleeves off his entire wardrobe so he could have a sleeveless summer? It's time to find that guy again, the guy everyone used to love and sorely misses.

What's done is done, el finito. There's no going backwards in relationships, unless of course you forgot to pull out that one time and now owe monthly child support. Try not to waste too much time unraveling the mystery of heartbreak or dwelling in the past. There's still a long road ahead, young man, paved with pretty lights and plenty more pretty girls.

As with any loss, it's good to take a moment to accept the changes and maybe squirt a couple tears. But standing still staring back in time won't do any good. You don't have to brush it off as if nothing happened either. Just accept that things are the way they are, put one foot in front of the other and carry on the best you possibly can. If you forgot who you were before this all started or what it's like being single, now is the time to embrace the gift that most committed men often fantasize of. Christmas came early, so enjoy it while it.

Take Advantage of Being Alone

Nobody needs to be with somebody, or at least they shouldn't. Yes, some people feel better in relationships, can't stand being alone or just appreciate some regular companionship. Who wouldn't? But, a lot of relationships implode because one or both of you isn't happy, for any number of possible reasons. Maybe it just wasn't working, maybe she was a gigantic bitch, or perhaps it had something to do with your attitude. Maybe she found out she likes women?

Regardless, in order for a relationship to work and work well, both people need to be happy alone. So if it didn't work out, go back to working on being happy without the need to please another person. Sit with your coffee and enjoy the stillness of the morning. Have a drink after a hard day's work and just be happy. Focus on the good things in front of you, and you'll be alright. And if those things include a tub of chocolate ice cream and Lifetime movies, then that's okay, too (for now). After awhile feelings can fester, so find healthy distractions. Go for long walks, listen to new music and stay out of your own head. Nothing good will come from sitting in a dark all day. Get out of the house and start doing things you like doing again -- on your own.

Live Well; It's the Best Revenge

It's true what they say: There is no better way to handle a breakup, especially if you're on the receiving end, than to live well and be happier than you've ever been. You can fake it, but that might make you more miserable knowing you are lying to everyone. Instead, just do the things that make you happy, but do them better than before.

You like dogs? Get yourself a dog. Oh hell, get two. Roll around on the ground with them in public and let them lick your face. It will be therapeutic. Love those little beasts with all that extra love you're used to sharing.

You like having a girlfriend? Get yourself a better one. There's no rush, but when you're ready, find a girl who's cooler, smarter and just all-around better. You don't have to shove it in the ex's face, either. Just move on, be happy and know that if she ever gave a single hoot about you, she knows you're doing better and hates it. The trick is to always make things better after she's gone.

Use What You've Learned

Even the worst relationships, like verbally abusive ones where she told you you were worthless and made fun of you in front of your friends, have silver linings; lessons to be learned. As you move on, spend less time thinking about the girl and more time thinking about what you personally became better at. You learned how to consistently hold the door for a woman? Good for you. Hang on to that, champ.

Not everything is lost in a messy breakup. Grasp your pride and keep the chin up. She taught you how to sit up straight? That was nice of her. Now, focus less on her bitching about how you operate and just remember that your posture is better now thanks to that situation. You don't owe her your life, but you're better in some way having been down that road, however winding and boring it may have been.

Want another example? Great! Did that negative ball of energy ever teach you some cool tricks? Use them. As far as we're concerned, they're yours now. She showed you how to cook chicken in a skillet with organic produce instead of broiling it unseasoned for four hours in the oven? Excellent! Use that recipe with your next girlfriend. Isn't this fun?! You can take something you learned and make the next similar experience even better, without owing anything to her or a dysfunctional relationship.
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Go Up a Notch When You're Ready

Before you burn all the photos and shoe boxes full of love sonnets you wrote, consider the things you might have been lagging in before, during and after this whole debacle, then correct it.

If you felt sluggish or out of shape, take the time to eat right and work out more. If you were sticking around because of a girl and hate where you live, maybe it's time to physically move on. Does your place smell like cats because she had one despite your hatred of cats? Clean the place up or move to a neighborhood more suited to your interests. If you miss staring at sexy coeds in public, move near campus. It's cool. If they're creeped out, that's their problem, not yours. Get yourself some dark tinted glasses and have yourself a polite afternoon.

Whatever felt off while she was around doesn't have to be off anymore. So fix what feels wrong and make everything about you. The beauty of being a single guy is you only need to worry about you for the time being. If that period lasts the rest of your life, more power to you.

Don't Feel Compelled to Do Anything

Once you cross the finish line of a relationship, that's it. Take your ribbon and go home. She wants to linger around and be friends? That's nice, but not really her call. You don't have to beg on bended knee when you're the one trying to move on. The most she can ask for is that you return her underwear, but feel free to take your time with that.

Any guy who gets cut loose from a relationship and is nice enough to continue to honestly play the friend role should be given a medal, but know that it's totally optional. The age-old gem known as trust is the backbone to relationships, even platonic ones, but it can be tough to trust someone who recently ripped your heart out like it was a scene from "The Walking Dead."

The best thing you can do is move at your own pace, get over it and into something better, then when you're ready, take the time to consider the offer. Chances are if you wait long enough and truly move on to happiness again, you won't have the time or care for what's left in that corner of your life.

To conclude, all of these ideas might be easier to write than execute, so instead of being glib and ignoring the fact that you might actually be having a tough time, remember that things happen for a reason. When that shiny green bike with front AND back pegs was the most important thing in the world to you right before it was run over by a garbage truck, you thought your world was ending. But that led to you growing up and buying a car, which might have been where you first got laid. See? You grow as a person and move on to better things. Chin up and carry on, fella.

 

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Hilariously Unfortunate Ad Placements

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12 Ways To Lose Your Job With One Click

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Some people just can't resist, others apparently don't know better. All of them should.

This week, The Independent revealed that three police offers were fired in recent years for mouthing off on Facebook with "offensive, intimidating content," including racist and homophobic rants. In recent years, the media has repeatedly documented employees' actions on Facebook that led to a firing. A couple other examples: the woman who called her boss a scumbag in a posting, and the workers who 'planked' on a helicopter pad - during work hours.

In certain cases the firing feels justified (overt racism) but in others, not so much. In any case, common sense ought to guide the way employed (and unemployed!) people use Facebook. Because there's a specific lesson we can glean from each Facebook-related termination (such as - don't display your scrotum online), and because some folks might benefit form explicit rules, we're going to run through some of the dumb things that you shouldn't do if you'd like to keep your job.

To be sure, some online comments are considered protected speech, but the law hasn't evolved enough yet to clearly define the breadth of free speech on the interwebs. Basically, if you must vent on Facebook, only discuss issues like salary, benefits and conditions. Beyond that, all bets are off. Now join us for some useful examples or just to laugh at other people's poor decisions.

1. Don't blow up your own spot
Don't tell your employer you're home sick ... and then upload photos from a soccer game where you're giving thumbs up and a smiling. In the ensuing lawsuit, a court ruled the New Zealand man was justifiably canned. Hope his team won the game.

2. Don't expose your genitals on Facebook
A veteran British police inspector posted a picture of his genitals on Facebook. You just... don't do that! The man's firing was buttressed by findings that he sexually harassed some female workers. We presume the guy was recognized by his profile, not his genitals, but it sounds like it could have been either.

3. Don't blast your boss, particularly if he's your Facebook friend
This is the classic case of the dim-witted woman who wrote "OMG I HATE MY JOB!!" then called her boss a pervert and said he always asks her "to do s*** stuff just to p*** her off!!' We don't root for the boss (or company) necessarily, but the boss beautifully owned her here, which you can read in his response: .
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4. Don't engage in name-calling
Meet the Connecticut ambulance worker who called her boss a "dick" and "scumbag" after a dispute at work. The company sent her packing for violating company Internet policy. However in a lawsuit that followed (trend alert), the woman settled with the company, which agreed to revise its policies so they do not "improperly restrict" employees from discussing their employment outside of work. The lesson is (we think) - sometimes it pays to call your boss a scumbag but it may take a while to reap the financial reward.

5. Don't bash ownership (even if you're right!)
Especially if you're one of the low ranking guys who run around PNC Park in a pierogi costume after the fifth inning of Pirates games. The 24-year-old wrote on Facebook, "Coonelly extended the contracts of Russell and Huntington through the 2011 season. That means a 19-straight losing streak. Way to go Pirates." Pretty tame stuff but ownership doesn't take kindly to public criticism from human pierogis.

6. Just don't bash ownership...
Here's a combination of failure to refrain from name-calling and ripping ownership: A Philadelphia Eagles employee who worked game days for 16 years was furious after the team dropped safety Brian Dawkins, and wrote on Facebook that he's, "[expletive] devastated about Dawkins signing with Denver... Dam Eagles R Retarted!! The guy got sacked a couple days later.

7. Don't plank on hospital equipment or helicopter pads and post the photos
In 2009, a number of hospital employees in England (including doctors) had a fun time planking (or "playing the lying down game" before it was called planking) on the hospital's helipad and resuscitation trolleys. That's a pretty comical way to pass time on the night shift but it got them all suspended for a period because they made the mistake of posting the shots on Facebook.

8. Don't post racist tirades (or equate that speech to a television network)
A juvenile corrections officer in Cleveland got fired for his racist tirade directed at the youths at the facility where he worked. Among other things, he wrote: "I f****** hate n******. They do not serve a purpose in life. Wait, they do keep law enforcement in business... they have B.E.T. and I have my voice." Nothing to add here.

9. Don't use Facebook when you're "home sick"
A few years ago, Swiss woman claimed she had a migraine and needed to lay in a dark room, only the company found she was messing around on Facebook and told her to stay home for good, believing they could no longer trust her.

10. Don't complain about a customer online
Do it at your own peril to share a greater moral lesson, but it may cost you a job. An Applebee's waitress in St. Louis posted a receipt upon which a pastor had written, "I give God 10%, why do you get 18?" Another waitress posted the receipt to Reddit with the line "I'm sure Jesus will pay for my rent and groceries." The whole thing blew up and the friendly neighborhood grill fired the waitress who posted citing concerns over the customer's privacy. The pastor later apologized. The takeaway is - the customer is always right, even when they're wrong.
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11. Don't create an animated video depicting your colleagues
A firefighter and paramedic in South Carolina took his frustrations out about a doctor he believed was incompetent by casting him as a total moron in an Xtranormal animated video. The guy said he meant no harm but the department was furious and gave him the boot. The video would have been great therapy for the firefighter if he had only kept it private.

12. Don't send creepy messages to students
Or send them teddy bears, or try to get phone numbers, or leave comments on a student's photo such as "this is sexy," or send messages like "your boyfriend [did not] deserve a beautiful girl like you," That's a sampling of a few of the many Facebook-related misjudgments resulting in the firing of few New York City teachers a couple years ago. Oh, also, educators should avoid posting Facebook taglines such as: "I'm not a gynecologist, but I'll take a look inside."

 

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