Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest are all examples of websites that we occupy our time with. Although these keep us engaged for most of the day, there’s only so much stalking, tweeting and scrolling that we can take. Below is Her Campus’s list of cool websites that will be sure to keep your attention.
www.damnyouautocorrect.com: I-phone users around the world have first handedly experienced what this website is showcasing. Screenshots of botched text conversations, due to the I-phone’s autocorrect feature, display a few awkward moments and lots of entertainment. Follow them on Twitter: @damnyouac
www.postsecret.com: This website displays homemade postcards inscribed with an anonymous secret. All secrets are completely true and have never been revealed to anyone before. Ten new secrets are posted every Sunday; they will leave you laughing, crying and feeling inspired. Follow them on Twitter: @postsecret
www.sporcle.com: Sporcle offers over 200,000 games, which fall under 15 categories. Most games require you to name all of the items within a subject, for example: Movie and Character Match. Although this website is used mainly for procrastination purposes, it also has educational value. Playing games while increasing brain cells? Start sporcling. Follow them on Twitter: @sporcle
www.cracked.com: Funny articles, pictures, and videos fill this website’s homepage. Containing spunky articles with a sardonic twist, Cracked
shares pieces that are entertaining, humorous, and spot-on. “The 12 Least Impressive Boasts in Rap Lyrics“ is just one of their ridiculously hilarious articles that takes a seemingly ordinary idea and turns it into a spectacle. No one else knows how to put it quite like Cracked does. Follow them on Twitter: @cracked
www.fmylife.com: This website serves as a forum which collects short anecdotes that contain people’s misfortunes for that day. All submissions start with ”Today” and end with “FML”. Fmylife provides us with embarrassing stories, some shocking and some too close for comfort. Go ahead; enjoy yourself at other people’s expense. Follow them on Twitter: @fmylife
www.peopleofwalmart.com: If you’ve ever walked into a Wal-Mart, you know the astonishment experienced when seeing some of the inhabitants who lurk the grounds. This website is filled with disturbing pictures of the “creatures” (as they define them on their homepage) who have no shame. Warning: pictures may cause onlookers to cringe. Follow them on Twitter: @PeopleOfWalmart
www.someecards.com: You have most likely seen these e-cards if you frequent Facebook or Pinterest. It’s the home website for custom greeting cards that provide you with satirical humor. If you’re especially bored, you can send your friend or coworker one…for free. It’s the perfect way to tell someone how much you don’t want to talk to them, and they can’t even get mad because all e-cards are decorated with cool little cartoon people. Follow them on Twitter: @someecards
www.textsfromlastnight.com: Ever wake up to find an embarrassing text from the night before? This website showcases funny texts submitted by either the sender or receiver. It’s the perfect barometer to measure just how crazy your night was. Most texts are scandalous but nonetheless enjoyable. Follow them on Twitter: @TFLN