During an AP History exam, the proctor's phone went off with this really loud and goofy ringtone. It was one of those novelty ones that just made everyone burst out laughing. The proctor was so flustered trying to turn it off quickly, and it took a while for the class to settle down and get back to the exam.
In an AP Chemistry exam, a student brought a snack in thinking he could munch on it during the break. But he got so hungry during the exam that he forgot it was an exam and just opened the snack right there. The crinkling sound of the wrapper was so loud in the quiet room. The proctor had to go over and gently remind him that it wasn't break time yet. It was a really comical moment.
There was a cat that always tried to steal the dog's food. The dog was really big and the cat was small but very brave. One day, the cat managed to drag the dog's food bowl away while the dog was sleeping. When the dog woke up and saw the cat with its food, it just stared in confusion for a while before chasing the cat, but the cat was too quick and hid under the sofa with the food. It was really funny to watch.
There was this couple who decided to redecorate their living room. They had completely different tastes. The guy wanted a sports - themed room with posters everywhere and the girl wanted a more elegant, floral - themed room. Their attempts to combine the two styles led to a really strange - looking living room at first, with a football - shaped flower vase and flowery curtains next to a baseball bat display. But eventually they found a compromise that was both funny and unique.
There might be a story about a woman who accidentally went to work with two different shoes on. She didn't notice until she got to the office and everyone was trying hard not to laugh. It was a really embarrassing yet funny moment for her. And it just shows how we can all have those absent - minded days.
One horror story is forgetting all the formulas right before the math AP exam. I was so nervous that my mind just went blank when I sat down. Another is running out of time on the essay section of an English AP exam. I had great points to make but couldn't get them all down. And then there was the time I got really sick during an AP exam. I felt horrible and it was really hard to focus on answering the questions.
Thought Catalog stories can vary. Some might be completely true, sharing genuine personal accounts. Others could be partly fictionalized or embellished to make a point or be more engaging.
There was a story from an AP village where a new water pump was installed. The villagers were excited to use it for the first time. But when they turned it on, instead of water coming out in a normal stream, it sprayed out in all directions like a crazy fountain. People were running around trying to avoid getting soaked, and it became a really funny incident that the villagers still talk about today.
The ethics of these stories are debatable. Some might argue that as long as they are clearly marked as erotica and are for consenting adult audiences, they are okay. But others may think that they objectify characters and promote a narrow view of sex.
Thought Catalog's scary short stories are often very engaging. They manage to create a sense of unease in just a few pages. Some of the stories play on common fears like the dark or being alone. The use of vivid descriptions really draws you in.