From how we dress and what we eat to how we talk and even what we allow ourselves to feel; we humans need to internalize a lot of rules if we are to properly function in our societies.
But as you probably know, it can be tricky to rationalize if our actions are acceptable or not.
Recently, Reddit user IPlayBongos was browsing the platform when they came across the question “What feels illegal, but isn’t?” in one of the subreddits they follow. “I can’t remember which one now, but it was a post that had … one funny answer (I think it was … about feeling guilty to leave a supermarket without buying anything.),” they told Bored Panda.
“I thought there must be so many other things that feel this way in life so I just went to r/AskReddit to see what people can come up with.”
IPlayBongos reposted the same question there and it instantly caught the eye of the 35.6M-big community. So even though it’s not technically an original idea, the Redditor did correctly identify the immense potential of entertainment it possessed. And we’re really glad they decided to seek more replies because of the nearly 9K comments IPlayBongos has received, many pinpointed the exact circumstances our moral ambiguity kicks in.
Since we at Bored Panda had such a blast going through the discussion, we decided to compile the most interesting ones and bring you in on the fun too. Enjoy!
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#1
A hundred-billion-dollar corporation paying absolutely zero in taxes whilst also owning several billion-dollar businesses.
#2
Bringing your baby home from the hospital the first time. I remember thinking “they’re really going to let me just walk out of here with this fragile infant and no experience?!”
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#3
Asking someone for the money you lent to him/her.
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#4
It feels illegal getting out of my wheelchair. I’m not paralyzed but it helps to have a wheelchair, but people always think I’m faking a disability when I get out of my chair.
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#5
Your employer will tell you you’re not allowed to discuss your wages but legally you are and you cannot be fired for it
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#6
Calling in sick when you’re actually sick.
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#7
U.S legislators are allowed to trade stock in and sit on boards of private companies while passing legislation affecting those companies.
#8
Walking out of a store without buying smth
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#9
Driving next to a cop at the speed limit
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#10
Being a 30-something male and taking your 4 yr old niece to a kid’s live musical. My partner and I took my niece to the Frozen live musical today. Because we purchased tickets at late notice, I had to take a seat in the row behind my (female)partner and my niece. The stares I was getting from the other audience members because I was a dude sitting by myself at a kid’s musical… I felt like I should’ve been in prison.
9/10 though would do it again, the Frozen musical was great!
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#11
Sitting at the restaurant, not liking the menu, and leaving.
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#12
Telling your barber that you don’t like the haircut
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#13
Coughing in public places
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#14
Big companies buying up a whole bunch of housing in some city and renting it out to visitors.
#15
Not liking dogs. People treat it as the worst thing in the world if you aren’t deathly allergic and just don’t like dogs.
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#16
Having fun at work. Your boss walks around the corner and everybody scatters in the most totally not suspicious way.
#17
Bringing reusable grocery bags to a different grocery store than the one the bags are branded as.
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#18
Card counting in a casino. It’s totally legal within the law, but the security and management will make you feel like a criminal for doing it.
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#19
Purchasing an item with no bag, and leaving the shop with it under your arm
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#20
Watching a video on your phone at full volume in a public place, I’ve done this a few times on accident and I wanted to crawl out of my skin and [pass away].
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#21
Taking time off work always feels illegal. Even if it’s paid time off I’ve earned.
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#22
The first time driving a car after you’ve got your license
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#23
My dad had a tendency to go to a store and eat and drink off the shelves. Then go pay for the wrapper at the end. Always thought we’d get arrested for that.
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#24
Walking into a store with a mask on, your hood up, all with sunglasses
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#25
Breaking off a banana from the bunch in the store
#26
Going to a concert after covid. After the last 2 years of avoiding crowds and people it just feels wrong.
#27
Getting a haircut from someone other than your regular hairdresser
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#28
Leaving the office on time
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