Can you share the worst targeted ads horror story you know?
I know a story where a teen got targeted with ads for gambling sites. He had just visited a sports news website and the next thing he knew, he was seeing ads for online casinos. It was really bad as it could have led him into a dangerous situation considering his young age.
A really horrible targeted ads story involved a woman who got ads for breast cancer treatment centers. She had only been reading an article about breast cancer awareness. She was healthy and this made her extremely worried. She felt like she was being targeted in a very cruel way, as if the advertisers didn't care about the emotional impact of their ads. It was a total invasion of her mental peace just because of a simple search she had made.
The worst I've heard was about a person who received targeted ads for mental health treatment facilities. The thing was, they had only searched for information about a fictional character who had mental health issues in a movie. It made them feel like their search history was being misinterpreted in a very serious way. It was not only inappropriate but also made them worry about how their data was being used. They felt as if they were being labeled as having mental health problems just because of that one search, which was completely untrue.
Can you share the worst diner horror story you know?
The worst one for me was at a diner where the cook was clearly drunk. He was slurring his words when taking orders and then made a complete mess of the food. Some dishes were burned, others were under - seasoned. And when the customers complained, the drunk cook started yelling at them. It was a really bad situation.
Can you share the worst Uber Pool horror story you know?
The worst I've heard was when an Uber Pool passenger started vomiting in the car. It was completely unexpected and made a huge mess. The smell was unbearable and the other passengers were disgusted. The driver had to pull over but it was still a nightmare for everyone involved.
Can you share the worst backyard breeding horror story you know?
I know of a backyard dog breeder who had no idea about vaccinations. They bred a litter of puppies without vaccinating the mother first. A deadly virus swept through the litter, and all the puppies died within a week. It was heart - breaking to see such innocent lives lost because of the breeder's ignorance.
Can you share the worst dog adoption horror story you know?
I know of a case where a family adopted a dog thinking it was a young, healthy Labrador. However, when they got it home, they realized it was much older than they were told and had arthritis. It could barely walk and needed a special diet and constant medical care. The family felt deceived and it was a big financial and emotional burden for them.
Can you share the worst pet store horror story you know?
A pet store once sold a cat that had been declawed in an improper and cruel way. The cat was in a lot of pain and had trouble walking. The pet store didn't inform the customer about this at all. When the customer took the cat to the vet, they found out about the botched declawing. It was a horrible situation for the cat which could have been avoided if the pet store had been honest.
What are some targeted ads horror stories?
One horror story is when a person was constantly targeted with ads for weight - loss products after just casually searching for healthy recipes once. It made her feel self - conscious as if the ads were constantly reminding her that she might be overweight. Another is when someone got targeted with funeral - related ads after researching about life insurance. It was really creepy for him as it felt like the ads were prematurely predicting his death.
Can you share the worst 'polyamory horror stories' you know?
A common horror story is when a partner lies about their other relationships. For instance, a person in a polyamorous relationship tells their primary partner that they are only casually dating someone else, but in reality, they are much more involved. This shatters the trust in the relationship.
Can you share the worst interview horror stories you know?
Well, there was this one time when an interviewer started criticizing the interviewee's appearance right at the start of the interview. They made comments about their hair and clothes, which had nothing to do with the job. This completely threw the interviewee off and made them feel really self - conscious and unvalued during the whole interview process.
Can you share the worst 'crush horror stories' you know?
A girl's crush was on a guy who seemed really charming. They went on a date and she thought it went well. But later, she found out he was dating multiple girls at the same time. He was just playing with their feelings, which was really a horror story for her.
Can you share the worst Dominican hair salon horror story you know?
One of the worst stories is about a girl who went to a Dominican salon for some highlights. The stylist was inexperienced and instead of creating beautiful highlights, the bleach was left on for too long. Her hair turned a bright orange color that was completely unflattering. The girl was so disappointed and had to go to another salon to try and fix it, which cost her a lot of time and money.