Today's post is about the left turn. No, it's not a driving lesson, and no, it's not about politics. When things take a left turn, it means they go haywire, go south, etc.; in other words, it means there has been an unexpected twist in the turn of events. If you drew a line and turned left four times, what would you get? A square. But not just any square. It's the square of a comic strip. And the comic is about none other than situations with unexpected endings! We went a full circle, though we were talking about squares—what a twist! And that's what these comics are all about. Take a note of the name of the comics, for you might like them a lot—it's the "Machine Yearning Comics"! Enjoy your read! More info: Instagram | patreon.com Click here & follow us for more lists, facts, and stories. #1 © Photo: machineyearningcomics Here's what the artist had to say about his comic-making hobby to Bored Panda. "I've always loved reading webcomics, as they're a good short-form way to get a laugh or express some topic. I've also always liked to draw and have often thought about what I think would make interesting or funny comic ideas. So one day, the obvious idea to start a webcomic finally popped up, and the rest is history. My main goal is to make comics that I find interesting or fun in some way, and if other people like them as well, then that is a welcome bonus. I certainly wouldn't say they're perfect, but a lot of the fun along the way is learning and refining my techniques and style and looking back at how it has evolved." #2 © Photo: machineyearningcomics #3 © Photo: machineyearningcomics There's no better way to make funny things unfunny than to explain the humor away, but I'll do it anyway. There's a reason why most find these comics funny or at least amusing. Our brains love recognizing patterns, and regular everyday life scenarios are extremely recognizable to us. Therefore, our brain expects the pattern to be fully actualized, but a quick turn of events confuses our brain and we become more alert when the pattern is disrupted. A good joke proposes a somewhat reasonable (yet unexpected) alternative to the regular pattern our brains predict, and therefore, it makes it more enticing than the regular pattern. #4 © Photo: machineyearningcomics They're not doing it professionally, but like many comic artists, they would love to. "We'd love to take this comic as far as possible, but can't imagine it being the sole job. It's an awesome outlet that is easily accessible for us and can complement our other endeavors." As for the sense of humor, the authors agreed that "it's definitely a dark sense of humor. Life can be both amazing and challenging, and having a sense of humor about most things is helpful." #5 © Photo: machineyearningcomics I don't know what it is, but there's something very peculiar in that MS Paint style that comedy artists like Machine Yearning seem to possess. The shabby execution of the visual aesthetic of the comic in many cases even enhances the comedic experience. Perhaps it reflects the half-baked and imperfect nature of our life? Perhaps we don't take such a style seriously, and thus we subconsciously tend to interpret the whole content as something that's not very serious, which helps us to relax our mindset and squeeze out a laugh or two. #6 © Photo: machineyearningcomics It's a rare thing that comic artists don't follow other comic artists, and in this respect, the Machine Yearning collective is very normal. "Perry Bible Fellowship is a huge influence for both of us. We'd also say that Mr. Lovenstein and Extrafabulous are two contemporaries that never fail to inspire and make us laugh. #7 © Photo: machineyearningcomics Recently, Bored Panda has received a lot of comics from our beloved comic authors, and we highly suggest checking them out! Andy Case made a comic about his friend who passed away. There's a new part of our reader favorite Litterbox Comics. But there's also many new talents as well, like Angie Chan and her comics about her pets. And if you're in the mood for some sweet wholesomeness, Buddy Gator comics never cease to deliver on that front. There's loads more in the Comic category, so take a gander. #8 © Photo: machineyearningcomics They also shared how they do their creative process, and that's special because many artists don't like to share their creative secrets. "It starts with a long list of ideas that have popped into our head. Not all are winners, but it helps to write everything down. Then, from there, we'll shop certain ideas and start to draw up drafts of ones that we really like. It's an iterative process for most of the comics. I'd say the best part is putting an idea to paper and being satisfied with how it turns out. The worst is fighting the occasional sense of writer's block and malaise for starting new comics." #9 © Photo: machineyearningcomics The Machine Yearning collective gave a solid piece of advice for all of you who want to maybe start a comic someday. "Some good advice is to just jump in and start logging ideas and drawing drafts of comics. There's a large community on reddit (r/webcomics and r/comics) where one can post their comics and get some generally great feedback. All in all, we'd say to make sure you're happy with the product first and foremost." As far as the future goes, their plans are straight and simple: "the current plan is to continue making comics! We've put out about 30 so far and can't believe it's been that many (though it also seems so few). 100 comics will be a good milestone." #10 © Photo: machineyearningcomics #11 © Photo: machineyearningcomics #12 © Photo: machineyearningcomics #13 © Photo: machineyearningcomics #14 © Photo: machineyearningcomics #15 © Photo: machineyearningcomics #16 © Photo: machineyearningcomics #17 © Photo: machineyearningcomics You might also like: 35 Wholesome And Humorous One-Panel Comics By Harry Bliss Artist’s 17 Funny And Dark Comics With Unexpected Twists Reviewed by New Viral Feed on 12:53 Rating: 5

The 2026 Winter Olympics officially began on February 6 at Milan’s San Siro stadium, but instead of uniting viewers in celebration, Mariah Carey’s opening ceremony performance quickly divided the internet. Invited as one of the headline performers for the Milan-Cortina Games, Carey sang the Italian classic, Nel blu, dipinto di blu, better known as Volare, before transitioning into her own song, Nothing Is Impossible. While some viewers praised the ambition, others criticized the performance, questioning her song choice and why an American singer was chosen to open Italy’s biggest global moment. “Absolutely unbelievable that Italy chose an American to open. So bizarre,” wrote one netizen. Mariah Carey took the 2026 Winter Olympics stage in Milan with an Italian classic that immediately divided viewers Image credits: Elsa/Getty Images Image credits: rareAURA9 Carey appeared early in the ceremony, standing alone beneath a spotlight as she delivered Volare entirely in Italian. In a conversation with Vogue, the singer shared, “It’s one of the largest and most anticipated global events, and being part of a moment that brings the world together like that is a great honor.” She further explained that Volare has long been a favorite song of hers. Image credits: Sarah Stier/Getty Images “Rearranging it and learning to sing it in Italian was definitely a challenge, but it felt important to honor the host country in a meaningful way,” she said. “I also chose my song ‘Nothing Is Impossible’ because its message is hopeful and uplifting, which felt perfectly aligned with the spirit of the Olympic Games and what they represent.” However, the restrained staging and slow tempo caught many viewers off guard. Social media quickly filled with confusion and sarcasm.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by LEVUMA (@levuma) Image credits: octoplay_real “I think I’ve never seen anything funnier,” one person wrote, while another bluntly commented, “It’s not Christmas yet,” referencing Carey’s long-standing association with the holiday season. Others questioned her emotional engagement, with one viewer adding, “She stood there looking afraid while she was lip-syncing.” At the same time, fans pushed back hard against the criticism. “She’s American and a world star, not Italian,” one supporter wrote. “She got invited and performed a classic song from your country, in your language, in front of millions of people. People don’t realize how difficult that is.” Beyond her performance, the 56-year-old’s diamond look also became the night’s most-talked-about visual moment Image credits: Xavier Laine/Getty Images Carey stepped onto the Olympic stage wearing more than 300 carats of diamonds valued at roughly $15 million. She paired the jewelry with a custom winter-white bustier gown by Roberto Cavalli designer Fausto Puglisi. The ensemble featured a feathered stole draped over her shoulders as emerald-cut diamond jewelry caught the stadium lights. Her jewelry alone became the focal point of her appearance as the massive necklace pendant weighed over 20 carats, while her bracelet and drop earrings added tens of carats more. Image credits: RoseWahabi Image credits: FelXandre However, her statuesque fashion moment was largely criticized by netizens who felt the styling worked against her. “Pretty embarrassing to be honest—was she stuffed on a pole so she couldn’t move?” one critic wrote, suggesting the rigid look made the performance feel distant. Another added, “Your hair was sprayed stiff, you lip-synced most of it; not your best performance.” Carey’s Volare performance sparked debate over cultural respect, authenticity, and lip-sync accusations   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by 𝗗’𝗢𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 | D’Orazio & Associates (@dorazioworld) Carey’s decision to perform Volare became the most polarizing element of the opening night. Written and first performed by Domenico Modugno in 1958, the song is one of Italy’s most treasured musical exports, famously winning two Grammy Awards and topping charts worldwide. Some viewers felt Carey’s rendition lacked warmth. “Playback and very bad interpretation of one of the most famous Italian songs. Shame,” one person wrote. Image credits: Sarah Stier/Getty Images Yet defenders argued that the scrutiny ignored the scale of the challenge. “What’s funny about it?” one user asked. “Every singer usually has a teleprompter, especially when singing in a different language they don’t speak.” Another added, “Performing in Italian, on Italian soil, at the Olympics—only the Queen could pull this off,” added a third. “The Winter Olympics just got its golden moment!” Besides Carey, the Winter Olympics inauguration night also featured performances from Italian artists Image credits: Xavier Laine/Getty Images Credo di non aver mai visto niente di più divertente sto morendopic.twitter.com/wz6pdC3BMz — Nicolò (@sononicolo_) February 6, 2026 As the ceremony progressed, Italian artists Andrea Bocelli and Laura Pausini took the stage and were met with noticeably warmer responses. Bocelli’s performance of Nessun Dorma during the lighting of the Olympic flame emerged as one of the ceremony’s most widely praised moments. “Greatest song ever. Andrea is the best voice for that song. Awesome,” wrote one user. The Milan-Cortina Games are set to continue through February 22. You can watch the Games and Paralympics on NBC and Peacock.  “Playback and very bad interpretation of one of the most famous Italian song,” wrote one netizen Image credits: blissful_blisss Image credits: itsmedarco Image credits: Xrandom_info Image credits: Pirueta60245842 Image credits: MarieSjlin Image credits: radnek82 Image credits: jeffsheehan Image credits: PatriciaLWatts Image credits: NickLucaTangi Image credits: jolicoeur11 Image credits: iamjaqueepaes Image credits: Dannfox_22 Image credits: Dannfox_22 Image credits: JackJoe2000 Mariah Carey Faces Backlash Over Opening Ceremony Performance At 2026 Winter Games Reviewed by New Viral Feed on 13:53 Rating: 5

Many kids like to show off on social media, but some are learning the hard way that there are consequences to trying to look cool, especially if you're Facebook friends with your parents! Because as you can see from this funny list compiled by Bored Panda, kids are getting trolled by their very own folks, from the girl whose dad told her she'd make a good prostitute to the guy whose mom admitted to smoking more meth than he did. Don't forget to vote for the funniest, and remember to think twice the next time your parents send you a friend request... Click here & follow us for more lists, facts, and stories. #1 [darn] Mom #2 Thug Life #3 Parents Troll Daughter And Boyfriend By Recreating Their Facebook Selfies © Photo: Emily Musson #4 Thug Life #5 Good Point Dad #6 Parents Who Know How To Facebook Are Dangerous © Photo: _sapi_ #7 My Mom Speaks Only In Puns On Facebook © Photo: User #8 Dad Trolls His Daughter By Recreating Her Selfies And Posting Them On Social Media © Photo: Burr Martin #9 19 Years Of Disappointment #10 [jerk] From My High School Gets Told Off By Her Parents On Facebook © Photo: TitaniumShovel #11 Shame On You #12 Reality Bites #13 Owned #14 My Sister Posted A Picture To Facebook, My Dad Responded © Photo: imagine_allthepeople #15 This Is A Virgin #16 Looks Like No Parties Ever #17 I Got A Kick Out Of My Friends Dad Making Fun Of Him On Facebook © Photo: JPLV #18 Decides To Spoof My Son's Facebook Profile Photo... How Did We Do? © Photo: perianderson #19 Nerd #20 Thanks Mom #21 Dad Is Relieved #22 But Mooooom #23 Thanks Mom You might also like: 38 Times Teens Got A Taste Of Their Own Medicine As Their Parents Hilariously Roasted Them On Twitter 23 Times Parents Destroyed Their Kids On Facebook Reviewed by New Viral Feed on 12:53 Rating: 5