Can you share the worst first kiss stories you've come across?
My cousin had a terrible first kiss. She was in the park with a boy she was dating. When they kissed, he started laughing in the middle of it. It made her feel so self - conscious and she didn't understand why he was laughing. Turns out he was just really nervous but it made the whole experience really bad for her. He apologized later but the damage was done.
There was this one story where a girl thought she was going to have a romantic first kiss. But the guy she was kissing had just eaten a whole lot of garlic. The smell was so overpowering that she could hardly bear it and had to pull away quickly.
I heard about a guy who went in for his first kiss with a girl he really liked. But he misjudged the distance and ended up headbutting her instead. She got a nosebleed and they both were so embarrassed. It was a really awful start to what could have been a nice moment between them.
Can you share the strangest online dating story you've ever come across?
A friend of mine had an online date where the other person claimed to be a time - traveler. They said they were from the future and were just exploring the past (our present) through online dating. It was so outlandish that my friend didn't go on a second date.
Can you share a few of the BuzzFeed's worst first kiss tales?
Well, one person told of how their first kiss happened during a camping trip. They were sitting by the fire and it seemed romantic at first. But then a bug flew right into their mouths just as they were about to touch lips. It was gross and the moment was completely ruined.
Share the worst first period story you've heard.
I heard a girl's story. She got her first period in the middle of a class presentation. She was so nervous already and then suddenly felt that something was wrong. When she saw the blood on her dress, she just froze. The whole class was staring at her, and she ran out of the classroom crying.
Can you share some 'worst to first stories'?
Sure. One 'worst to first' story could be about a sports team. Let's say a football team that was at the bottom of the league standings for years. They had a bad reputation for losing, bad management, and unmotivated players. But then, a new coach came in. The coach changed the training methods, instilled a new team spirit, and brought in some fresh talent. In a few seasons, they went from being the worst team to winning the championship.
Can you share the worst franchise horror stories you've heard?
Sure. There was a home - cleaning franchise where the franchisor took a large percentage of the franchisees' revenue for 'advertising' but there was no visible increase in business due to it. Also, in a tutoring franchise, the franchisor provided really outdated teaching materials. Franchisees had to spend a lot of their own money to update them. Another bad one was a pet - care franchise where the franchisor didn't support the franchisees during a local crisis that affected the pet - care industry.
Can you share the worst single mom stories you've heard?
Sure. There's a story about a single mom whose ex - husband refused to pay child support. She had to work two jobs just to pay the rent and keep her kids fed. She was always exhausted and had no time for herself at all.
Can you share the worst Thanksgiving horror stories you've heard?
Well, I heard about a family whose Thanksgiving was ruined by a power outage. They had all the food cooking in the oven and on the stove, and suddenly, everything went dark. The turkey was only half - cooked, and all the side dishes were left in a state of limbo. They had to eat cold sandwiches instead of a warm Thanksgiving meal.
Can you share the worst workaway horror stories you've heard?
A truly horrible workaway story involved a young workawayer who was promised a friendly and cultural - exchange - focused experience. Instead, the host made them work from dawn till dusk in a sweatshop - like environment. The living conditions were so bad that there was no proper sanitation, and the food was inedible. The workawayer became ill due to the poor conditions but was still forced to work. This is a prime example of how a workaway can turn into a nightmare.
Can you share the worst Burning Man stories you've heard?
There were stories of lost items. Some people lost their wallets or important personal items in the chaos of the event. With so many people around and the constant movement, it was difficult to find lost things. One person lost their passport, which caused a huge headache as they had to deal with embassy procedures in the middle of the event.
Can you share the worst fbar horror stories you've heard?
One of the worst I've heard was a family who had been living abroad for years and had multiple bank accounts in different countries. They were completely unaware of the fbar requirements. When they finally got notified, they faced huge fines that nearly bankrupted them. They had to sell some of their assets just to pay the penalties.