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[Video of cats punching above their weight gives us a new appreciation for our feline friends]( Cats have a reputation for being aloof and standoffish, like they're better than everyone and simply can't be bothered. Those of us who have cats know they're not always like that ⦠but yes, they're sometimes like that. They can be sweet and affectionate, but they want affection on their terms, they want to eat and play and sleep on their own clock, and we puny, inferior humans have little say in the matter. There's a reason why we have obedience schools for dogs and not for cats. Maine coon or Bengal, Savannah or Siamese, ragdoll or sphynx, domestic cats of all breeds are largely untrainable little punks who lure us into loving them by blessing us with the honor of stroking their fur and hearing them purr. But perhaps we assume too much when we think cats are full of themselves for no good reason. Maybe they are actually somewhat justified in their snootiness. Maybe they really, truly are superior to pretty much every other creature on Earth and that's why they act like it. (Cats, if they could talk, would be nodding and prodding us along at this point: "Yes, yes, you're so close. Just a little further now, keep going.")
[Georgia teens are being hailed as heroes after rescuing woman trapped in car]( Five teens from Rome, Georgia, recently earned their spot as heroes. Antwion Carey, Alto Moore, Tyson Brown, Cesar Parker and Treyvon Adams were driving to school when they witnessed a car accident. The accident left a woman trapped in her vehicle, which they noticed was starting to smoke. Their teacher, Louis Goya, heard the accident as he was standing outside of the school greeting students as they entered school. Goya told USA Today that he ran to the intersection when he heard the noise and called 911. The teacher recalled, "There was smoke coming up from the hood. There was fluid on the ground," before relaying to the dispatcher, "We need to hurry!" The teen boys that witnessed the crash are football players and their strength came in handy when the decision was made to help the woman trapped in the car. In this instance, the teens were in the right place at the right time.
[Jodie Sweetin from 'Full House' reveals the touching way that Bob Saget was part of her wedding]( Beloved comedian and TV dad Bob Saget passed away tragically after hitting his head in a hotel room seven months ago and his absence has left a hole in a lot of peopleâs lives. His death was felt particularly hard by actress Jodie Sweetin, who played his daughter Stephanie on âFull Houseâ in its original ABC run from 1987 to 1995 and reprised the role on âFuller Houseâ from 2016 to 2020. She was cast in the role at the age of 5, and after Saget died, she memorialized him on Instagram using her famous catchphrase: I would always say âyouâre the best TV dad ever." And he was. Iâll miss you, Bob. Iâll make sure and tell an inappropriate joke at your funeral. In your honor. I know you wouldâve wanted that. But you were supposed to be here longer⦠How rude.
[Victoria's Secret responds to viral song that's critical of how it caters to body stereotypes]( By now you may have heard the song "Victoria's Secret" by Jax, who wrote the song for a young teen girl she babysits after the girl tried on bathing suits at the famous clothing store chain. The teen's experience was less than ideal, as she was brought to tears over mean comments about her body from other girls. In response, Jax quickly cranked out a song about what she considers the potential self-esteem harm caused by the lingerie giant and uploaded it to TikTok where it went crazy viral with more than 39 million views. It has become such a cultural phenomenon, that it even crossed over from TikTok to the Billboard charts. So, it's no surprise that the song caught the attention of Victoria's Secret PINK CEO Amy Hauk. Girls and women have been perusing the racks of Victoria's Secret for decades. The yearly fashion show that depicted tall, thin models donning enormous angel wings was something to look forward to for millions of people. But for others, it was a reminder that their body type didn't fit the mold of what was deemed "beautiful" by one company's standards. That insecurity-inducing impact in advertising is exactly what the song is about and why it resonated with so many people online.
[10 former bullies share what inspired them to become kinder]( Bullies are made, not born. Bullying traits might be picked up in a variety of ways, but violence, aggression and cruelty are most certainly learned behaviors during a childâs development. The book âThe Complete Idiotâs Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychology,â co-authored by psychiatrist Jack C. Westman M.D. and science writer Victoria Costello, lists five major factors that most often lead to bullying: physical punishment, watching aggressive behavior in adults, violent television, problems with processing emotions and undiagnosed mental illness. The underlying theme in these causes? A lack of empathy. Bullies are often taughtâwhether directly or subversivelyâthat dominance and control are more vital than compassion and understanding. This results in pain for not only the intended target, but for the oppressor themselves. Find us on the World Wide Web: [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Website]( [LinkedIn]( Copyright © 2022 GOOD | Upworthy, All rights reserved.
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