The number on your credit card is more than a passcode to payments when you swipe your card. Many of the digits have a specific meaning. Find out what a credit card number is, what it means, and why it matters.
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What Is a Card Number?
A credit card number is a unique number that helps identify your account and card. This number makes it possible for you to pay with the card and for money to be taken out of the right account.
Think about it similarly to your checking account number. Your personal checks are printed with a specific series of numbers. First is the routing number, which indicates which bank the check draws on. Next is the account number, which tells which account the money should come from.
Credit card numbers work the same way. Each part of that long number has a specific function. These are standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
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How to Tell the Credit Card Type by the First Four Digits
The first digit in any credit card number tells you what type of card it is—Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or Amex. Card numbers of each type always start with the same number:
3: American Express or cards under the Amex umbrella
4: Visa
5 or 2: Mastercard
6: Discover
American Express goes even further by starting card numbers with either 34 or 37, depending on the secondary branding on the card.
That first digit plus the next five in the credit card number is called the Issuer Identification Number (IIN) or Bank Identification Number. This identifies the credit card company and its network, similar to the bank routing number on a personal check.
In some cases, the IIN may be eight digits. To allow for more IINs to support growing needs, the ISO is requiring the financial industry to move to eight-digit IINs.
The rest of the digits in your credit card number, with the exception of the final number, are related to your specific account. They aren’t necessarily the same numbers that appear in the account number on your statement. But this string of numbers is tied to your account so that payment processes use the right account when you make a credit or debit card payment.
The last digit of a credit card number is known as the check digit. This number is applied in an unusual formula that helps determine if your credit card number is valid when you enter it. Using this formula, it takes only a fraction of a second for a computer to confirm that a credit card number is valid.
What Do the Last Four Digits on a Credit Card Mean?
The last four digits of your credit card number don’t actually mean much on their own, but there’s a reason you might be asked for them. If you save a credit card in an online account or other database, the information has to be encrypted. Employees of that company can’t just look up accounts and see full credit card information. They’re usually only able to see the last four digits.
You might be asked to confirm those numbers to ensure the right card is being charged. You might also be asked to confirm them when buying something online with a saved card number to ensure you’re really you and not someone who’s hacked into an account.
You can’t tell a credit card number by the last four digits. However, you could find a credit card you’ve saved in an account, such as on Amazon, by the last four numbers. Those are the only digits you’ll be able to see when you look at the saved payment methods in your account.
How Many Numbers Are in a Credit Card?
Typically, credit card numbers are 16 or 15 digits. Only American Express uses the 15-digit format. Around 2020, Visa started issuing some cards with 19-digit card numbers, but these aren’t typically used in the United States.
Finding the Right Credit Card
Before applying for a new credit card, determine what kind of credit card you need. For example, if you want to maximize rewards, you may want a cash-back card with perks that match your budget. If you’re looking to build credit, you may need to apply for a secure credit card that’s easy to get with lackluster credit.
To understand what options might be right for you, check your credit. This helps you know what type of credit card you might be approved for.
Then educate yourself about applying for a credit card online. Review options that seem appropriate for you and pick the best one. You can get started in our credit card marketplace. Gather all the information you need and apply.
With most of the year under our belt, the holiday season is just around the corner. No matter what you celebrate, this season is full of food, celebrating and spending time with loved ones.
While you’re hard at work prepping for the holiday season, scammers are too. A survey conducted by Experian found that a full 1 in 4. Americans have been a victim of identity theft or fraud in the holiday season. If you’re worried about scammers this year, don’t worry—we’ve got tips on how to look for holiday shopping scams this season.
When the pandemic hit in early 2020, COVID-19 scams became a popular method for criminals to get access to your information and steal your identity. However, the holidays are when these scammers go into overdrive, meaning it’s important to be extra cautious as you do your online shopping and holiday giving. Here are some of the most common holiday shopping scams to be aware of.
Illegitimate Charities
Many people use the holidays as a reason to be a bit more generous, but be careful before you make that donation. Many scammers create fake charities in an attempt to get you to donate. They get your money—and possibly access to your identity info—and no good ever comes from that generosity.
Check for social media presence, news stories, financial records and proof that any charity you’re considering donating to actually exists and has a good reputation.
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Fake Online Stores
Online shopping is a convenient way to check off all the items on your list without having to actually brave the holiday crowds. However, it’s important to ensure that the sites you’re shopping from are actually legitimate. Scammers create fake online storefronts—sometimes even mimicking well-known retailers—and you don’t know it’s fake until the merchandise never comes or you start seeing evidence of identity fraud.
Empty Gift Cards
Gift cards are the perfect choice if you’re not sure what someone on your gift-giving list wants or if they like to pick out items themselves. But selling gift cards that have a $0 balance or have already expired is a common and remarkably easy scam. This happens most often on local sales sites, such as Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.
Email Scams
Have you ever gotten an email about something you bought online—but you never actually purchased anything from that retailer? Maybe the email said you needed to reset your password or gave you a link to track your package. These are phishing email scams designed to get you to enter your personal info so scammers can use it for identity theft.
Shipping Problems
One of the biggest worries that comes with online shopping—especially with the supply chain issues that have come as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic—is whether the gifts will arrive on time. Criminals capitalize on this fear by sending out emails, texts and other communications letting you know there’s been an issue with your package. You’re asked to provide personal information such as your address, credit card info and birth date to confirm your order, but all you’re really doing is giving scammers the information they need to steal your identity.
While the holidays are a common time for shopping scams, it doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it. Learn what to look for and how to protect yourself from identity theft with these tips.
1. Pay Attention to Website URLs
Online searches can lead you to scammer-run websites that unleash computer malware or collect credit card numbers for identity theft. Carefully read website domain names. Watch for unfamiliar vendors or missing letters, misspellings or other tweaks to the name of a legitimate company. Pay special attention to the last letters. For example, tiffanyco.mn indicates a Mongolia-based website, not the legitimate website for Tiffany & Co., tiffany.com.
2. Make Sure the Site Is Legitimate
Before ordering, check the “Contact Us” page for a phone number and physical address and the “Terms and Conditions” link detailing return policies and such. Unlike legitimate vendors, bogus websites are less likely to post these—or they’ll provide them in a suspicious manner, such as via a faxed request only.
How do you know if a holiday website is legit? Check the Better Business Bureau as well as Facebook and Google reviews before you buy from a new place. If the business doesn’t have any social media or online presence other than the website, that’s a red flag.
3. Only Buy Gift Cards From Retailers
Buy gift cards directly from the retailer and avoid shopping for discount gift cards through local swap sites. You may also want to buy gift cards online or from the checkout instead of the display racks, which are less secure. Fraudsters can peel off stickers to glean gift card codes, replace them in envelopes and wait for an unsuspecting shopper to buy them. Once purchased and activated, they enter stolen codes at the retailer’s website to make online purchases—leaving the intended recipient with a useless card.
4. Look for HTTPS Sites
When buying online, check the URL to see whether the website starts with “http://” or “https://.” The “S” is for “secure” and is your best bet for safe shopping. Some legitimate retailers may use http sites, but your information is much more vulnerable to attack in this case because it’s easier for hackers to get to it. Even with a secure page, avoid using public Wi-Fi hotspots for online shopping or other financial transactions.
5. Use Prepaid Gift Cards for Online Shopping
Consider buying prepaid cards for online shopping instead of using your actual debit or credit card. These cards are often reloadable for ease of use, and if your information does happen to be stolen, hackers will only have access to the amount on the card and not your entire bank account.
6. Take Care on Craigslist
On Craigslist or when answering local classified ads, deal only with sellers who provide a phone number you can verify. Don’t rely solely on email correspondence. Assume any request for wire-transfer payment is a scam, and be suspicious of prepaid debit card transactions. Using PayPal or a credit card is your safest bets.
7. Avoid Deals That Seem Too Good to Be True
Stay clear of prices from private sellers that seem too good to be true or are tied to hard-luck stories, such as a need to sell quickly because of divorce or military deployment. No one is selling the latest gaming console for only $50, no matter how hard up they are. These are common scams to get advance payment—and you’ll likely get no merchandise.
8. Don’t Open Holiday E-Cards From People You Don’t Know
Delete E-Cards or general holiday emails if you don’t know the sender. These mass-sent greetings likely contain malware. Legitimate card notifications should include a confirmation code to safely open the card at the issuing website.
9. Beware of Undeliverable Package Emails
Avoid emails claiming that FedEx, UPS, DHL or the U.S. Postal Service has an undeliverable package with links for details. The links will install malware that can log keystrokes to steal computer files and passwords. Unless you previously provided an email address, courier services won’t contact you this way. This scam baits you to call for details—at which point you’ll be tricked into making an expensive overseas call or revealing your personal and financial information. Look up the callback number yourself if you’re curious.
Gearing up for the holidays? Go ahead and enjoy your holiday shopping this year. Just be a little careful—keep an eye out for anything suspicious and make sure that any website you buy from is legitimate.
If you’re worried that you might already be a victim of identity theft or just want to keep a closer eye on your credit, ExtraCredit can help you know what’s going on with your credit report and spot identity theft as soon as it happens.
Identity thieves are almost always opportunistic—but the crimes they commit feel very personal. Unauthorized credit card charges, bogus loan applications, missing money, and other financial violations make fraud a major nightmare. To keep fraud in check, you need to know how to check your credit report for identity theft, and how to deal with problems when they arise.
In this post, we’ll talk about the warning signs of identity theft—and then we’ll show you how to stamp out fraud before it starts.
Warning Signs of Identity Theft
How Do I Check My Credit for Identity Theft?
To avoid falling victim to identity theft, examine your credit report regularly. You can access a free copy of your credit report from all three bureaus—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—once a year. (Through April 2022, you can get free weekly copies of your reports.) You can also use a tool like Credit.com’s Credit Report Card or ExtraCredit to monitor your credit.
When you download your credit report with ExtraCredit, you’ll see a list of positive accounts, late accounts, collections, public records, inquiries and account balances. Your credit report contains a lot of information about you and about your financial habits, and if that information changes unexpectedly, it can indicate identity theft. Here are five of the biggest fraud warning signs to watch out for.
Warning Sign 1: Incorrect Personal Information
Sometimes, incorrect personal information is the result of an innocent mistake. Other times, it means something sinister is going on. If you see your name misspelled, a wrong phone number or address, or an incorrect Social Security number on your credit report, investigate immediately.
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Warning Sign 2: Lender Inquiries You Don’t Recognize
Credit bureaus keep the details of companies who ask for information about you on record for at least two years. Promotional inquiries and account review inquiries are nothing to worry about, because they’re preapproved credit offer inquiries or inquiries by companies you already do business with.
Hard enquiries from companies you don’t recognize are a different matter. Sometimes, fraudsters make a lot of credit card and personal loan applications in a short period of time, so if you see a recent list of unknown inquiries, someone might be trying to steal your identity.
Tip:Sometimes, the name of a financial institution doesn’t precisely match the name of the company checking your credit. Car dealerships, for example, sometimes run a series of credit checks via different finance companies—so it’s worth double checking before filing a fraud complaint.
Warning Sign 3: Accounts You Never Opened
Only your own accounts—including accounts that you’ve cosigned and for which you’re an authorized user—should appear on your credit report. If you find an unknown account on your credit report, one of two things has happened:
Your credit information has been commingled with someone else’s information by mistake
Your credit has been compromised by a fraudster
If you find an unknown account on your credit report, contact the relevant lender right away and tell them what’s going on.
Warning Sign 4: You Credit Utilization Goes Up
If you suddenly owe more than before and you haven’t changed your spending habits, someone else might be splurging on your behalf. Check your credit card statement very carefully and flag any suspicious transactions straight away. Most credit card companies have a maximum 120-day limit for chargebacks, so it’s important to review purchases regularly.
Warning Sign 5: Your Score Goes Up or Down Unexpectedly
Credit scores change over time. When negative information falls off your credit report after a certain period of time, your score increases. On the other hand, if you apply for too many loans or credit cards in a short space of time, your credit score could take a hit. If your credit score changes dramatically—especially if it’s for the worse—dig deeper.
Warning Sign 6: Public Records You Don’t Recognize
Negative public records can substantially impact your creditworthiness. Bankruptcies, for instance, often remain on record for up to a decade. If you see public records you don’t recognize, alert the issuing agency without delay.
Tip:Liens and civil court judgments used to appear on credit reports, but credit bureaus no longer collect information about those types of public records. Bankruptcies are now the only public records included on credit reports.
Can Someone Steal Your Identity with Your Credit Report?
Your credit report contains a lot of personal information, so it’s a goldmine for identity thieves. With a copy of your report in hand, a potential fraudster might be able to see:
Full name
Birth date
Social Security number
Current and past home addresses
Phone number
Accounts held in your name
Payment records
Public records, including bankruptcies
Many other valuable personal and financial details
Credit report content sometimes varies according to the credit bureau.
If thieves need more information after accessing your credit report, they often choose to misrepresent themselves to get it. Phishing and smishing scams are when criminals pretend to be legitimate financial institutions—or government agencies like the IRS—to get personal information from victims via email or text.
What Is the Safest Way to Check My Credit Report?
You can check your credit report quickly and easily with Credit.com’s ExtraCredit monitoring service. ExtraCredit includes five helpful tools, which help you monitor, build, earn, protect, and restore your credit profile. Two tools in particular can help you avoid or combat identity fraud: Track It and Guard It.
Track It
With ExtraCredit’s Track It tool, you get access to all three credit bureau reports. You can also monitor 28 FICO® scores—the real scores lenders see when they consider auto loan, credit card, and mortgage applications. Track It also includes a helpful credit monitoring tool, which gets updated every month. If something suspicious happens, you’ll notice right away.
Guard It
Many hackers sell consumer information on the dark web. Nefarious individuals use software, specific net configurations, or special authorizations to access the dark web. Thankfully, ExtraCredit’s Guard It tool actively monitors the dark web for consumer information and sends out security alerts when data breaches happen. You also get a $1 million ID insurance policy when you sign up with ExtraCredit.
Get Identity Theft Protection
Identity theft is a big problem in the United States. There were 650,572 cases of identity theft in America in 2019—and over 270,000 of those cases involved credit card fraud. If you see an unknown address or notice an unknown credit card on your credit report, flag it up right away. Tools like ExtraCredit from Credit.com make it easier to monitor your report on a monthly basis, so you can rest more easily.
Do you think it’s possible someone stole your tax refund check? You wouldn’t be alone. In 2020, just under 1.4 million people reported cases of identity theft, and around 400,000 of those involved the theft of government benefits or documents—including tax refunds. The issue was concerning enough that the IRS started what it calls Identity Theft Central to provide information about identity theft.
Find out how identity theft happens below. Then learn what action you should take if you believe your tax refund was stolen.
How Does Identity Theft Happen?
Identity theft occurs when someone gathers enough information about you that they can impersonate you to a sufficient degree to commit fraud. For example, if someone gets enough of your sensitive personal information, they can apply for credit cards in your name. They receive the cards after approval, run up balances and never pay them because the account is all in your name.
Another version of identity theft occurs when someone has enough information to file a fake tax return in your name. They get a refund in your name, and when you go to file your legitimate tax return, you find you can’t get a refund. Someone stole it out from under you.
Some methods people use to get the information required to commit identity theft include:
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Luckily I don’t have to worry about that. I have ExtraCredit, so I get $1,000,000 ID protection and dark web scans.
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Imposter scams. The scammers email, call or otherwise contact you while pretending to be someone else, such as the IRS. They use that contact to try to get personal information out of you.
Social media scams. Scammers comb social media, looking for personal information people might have shared. They also use direct messages to try to get information from you.
Dark web databases. If your information is included in a data breach, it may be shared or sold to scammers online.
Checking your trash. In some cases, scammers simply go through unshredded documents in the garbage to get the information they need.
When someone uses information in this way to file a fake tax return, it’s a crime called Stolen Identity Refund Fraud. There are serious penalties for this crime. It’s always best to safeguard your private information as much as possible to reduce your risk of becoming a victim.
How to Know if Your Tax Refund Was Stolen
The IRS provides a tool called Where’s My Refund? that lets you track the status of your refund. If you’re worried someone has filed a fake return in your name or tried to steal your refund check, use that tool to see what’s going on with your refund. You can also ask the IRS to do a refund trace to find out more about where the tax refund check or deposit went.
The IRS will also notify you when more than one return is filed in your name for a particular year. If you file a tax return and receive this notice, there’s a good chance some fraud has occurred.
Important Steps to Take after Tax Refund Fraud
If you’ve received a notice from the IRS stating that more than one return has been filed in your name, or if you believe your identity has been used fraudulently, you should act quickly. Follow the steps below.
1. Report the Fraud
If your Social Security number was compromised and you think you may be the victim of tax-related identity theft, file a report with your local police and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at www.identitytheft.gov or by calling the FTC Identity Theft Hotline at 1-877-438-4338.
2. File a Report With the IRS
Once you’ve filed a police report, file an IRS Form 14039 Identity Theft Affidavit. Print the form and mail or fax it according to the instructions.
3. Pay Your Taxes
Be sure to continue to pay your taxes and file your tax return on time, even if you must do so by mailing in paper forms.
4. Check Your Credit Reports and Scores
Just because you were first alerted to the problem through a false tax return doesn’t mean that’s where the ID theft started. A sudden drop in credit scores can be a sign your identity has been stolen. You should also monitor your credit reports for activity that isn’t yours.
You can get a free copy of your credit report from each of the major credit bureaus at AnnualCreditReport.com. You can also check 28 of your FICO scores and get regularly updated information about your credit reports and scores when you sign up for ExtraCredit.
5. Add Fraud Alerts to Your Credit Reports
Contact each credit bureau and add a fraud alert to your credit report. You can do this online or via phone. A fraud alert makes it harder for someone to apply for credit in your name.
6. Close Any Fraudulent Accounts
Reach out to creditors to close any accounts opened in your name fraudulently. You should also report them as fraudulent to the banks and lenders.
7. Change All Your Passwords
Thieves know people use the same password for multiple websites and accounts. Change all your passwords immediately if you believe you’re the victim of identity theft or fraud. It’s also a good idea to change your passwords regularly, even if you aren’t a victim of identity theft.
8. Follow Up on Your Case
If you informed the IRS about taxpayer ID theft and didn’t receive a resolution, contact the Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 1-800-908-4490 about your case. If you’re experiencing financial difficulties because of the delay, you can reach out to the taxpayer advocate service, an independent organization within the IRS, at 877-777-4778.
9. Stay Calm & Be Patient
A typical case of ID theft can take an average of 120 days to resolve, according to the IRS. Remember that the average might not reflect your case, and it could take a year or more to resolve it.
Just remember, the IRS will eventually pay you your refund, but if you’re experiencing financial difficulties because of the delay, you can contact the taxpayer advocate service, an independent organization within the IRS, at 877-777-4778.
File Your Tax Return as Early as Possible
One of the best defenses against this type of identity theft is an early offense. Get your tax return in early to beat potential fraudsters to the punch.
Often, the unexpected and untimely death of a beloved celebrity to make us pause and reflect on the fragility of life. Over the years, many A-list celebrities have tragically died before their time—leaving us reeling with shock and sadness over their sudden departure from this world. From Whitney Houston’s unexpected overdose to Paul Walker’s tragic car accident, here’s a look back at twenty A-celebrities’ deaths that saddened people around the globe.
1. Lance Reddick
One user posted, “Lance Reddick. A friend talked me into seeing John Wick 4, and I really loved everything Lance had been in and was excited to go. Then he just passed away, which really saddened me as it was so unexpected.”
Another user commented, “RIP Commander.”
One user added, “Lance Reddick was shocking. He was someone I was always delighted to see when he would pop up in anything.”
2. Jim Henson
“Jim Henson, too early and such a source of joy to so many,” one user posted.
Another replied, “Yes. Whenever I go to Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, I have to go to the Muppets 3D movie; it was the last thing he did as Kermit. It makes me sad that he died before the paperwork with Disney was complete, and because of that, a lot of the plans for the muppets at that park never happened. Watch his funeral on PBS; it’s one of the best celebrations of a human’s life you can see.”
3. Mr. Rogers
One Redditor shared, “Mr. Rogers.”
Another user replied, “It was pouring rain that morning, and I’d stopped to grab breakfast before a looming nightmare commute to work. Right as I was about to pull the key out of the ignition, I heard them say on the radio that he’d passed and just sat there in my car, sobbing.
“I met him in 1983 when he came to my elementary school with the Purple Panda, and for a 4-year-old, it was like meeting Jesus. I was so overcome I just blurted out ‘You’re my best friend!’ he smiled and said ‘I’m so glad that we’re friends.’ We didn’t deserve Fred Rogers.”
Another commenter shared his story, “My parents were mildly abusive. It was only because of Mr. Rogers that I knew something was wrong in my household. The amount of love he shared with people on the other side of the TV was awe-inspiring. I think if someone tried to do that today, they’d come off as insincere or a try-hard.”
4. Steve Irwin
“Steve Irwin. Sean Lock and Shane Warne were a big kick in the balls as well,” one user commented.
Another user responded, “Steve Irwin is the first celebrity death that I remember happening. Sometimes I wonder what he’d be up to if he were still alive today.”
One added, “I imagine that if he had survived the stingray attack, he’d be back swimming with a school of stingrays in the next show. To show that there is nothing to fear and that the stingray that hit him didn’t really mean to do it. Then he would explain how they defend themselves, and he’d kiss a ray at the end of the show and call it his ‘little mate’ before releasing it.”
5. Alan Rickman
One user posted, “Alan Rickman.”
Another user replied, “My first movie intro to him was the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, and I still threaten to take someone’s heart out with a spoon. Gods rest his soul.”
One commenter quoted, “But why a spoon, cousin?”
6. Anton Yelchin
One user shared, “Anton Yelchin.”
Another user replied, “Dude had cystic fibrosis. And that isn’t even what killed him.”
One commented, “Yes, I will say the same thing. That one really haunts me; it seemed so awful and so random.”
Another Redditor shared. “He’s my go-to for this question. Poor guy had the whole world in front of him. He was in great movies (hell, even his voice work in Trollhunters was great), and the way he went is just so random and awful. Not to say other deaths aren’t tragic, but I think he was more so when compared to the natural death of someone 99 years old, or a drug-related death of someone or someone taking their own life.”
7. Heath Ledger
“Heath Ledger,” one user added.
Another user shared, “In 8th grade English class, we read Taming of the Shrew, and then the teacher let us watch 10 Things I Hate About You to show us how his works still impact writing today. So I had JUST discovered Heath and had a massive crush on him when he passed away less than a year later. It was the first celebrity death that really impacted me.”
8. John Ritter
One user shared, “John Ritter.”
Another user commented, “John Ritter is the only celebrity death that I’ve ever cried about. It was so sudden and unexpected, and he seemed so nice. I cried all throughout the episode of 8 Simple Rules, where they showed his TV family grieving his loss.”
9. Chris Cornell
“Chris Cornell. So talented; gone too soon and died so tragically,” one Redditor added.
Another commenter added, “I saw him and Chester Bennington together in 2007. Hell of a show. They’re the reason I never hesitate to say yes to a concert now.”
10. Grant Imahara
One user shared, “Grant Imahara was instantly my answer. Almost a perfect guy.”
Another added, “I’ve already said this on some long distant thread discussing Grant’s passing, but the difference in my feelings with Grant and Jesse is that Jesse was doing something she loved when an accident took her away. (She was killed in an accident trying to break a land-speed record) So I’m sure she knew about the risks of the things she was doing, and I’m sure she would’ve been okay if that was how she went out.
“So I’m more heartbroken over Grant because his passing was literally out of nowhere when he told his wife he wasn’t feeling well, went to bed and never woke up the next day.”
11. Terry Pratchett
“Sir Terry Pratchett. He and his works both made the world a better, more interesting place,” one user shared.
Another user added, “Terry Pratchett is and always will be my favourite author. He could make me laugh and cry in the same sentence. Even now, years later, when I reread his books, I find references or subtleties I missed the last time.
“He died towards the end of my pregnancy with my youngest. It was a horrible, very traumatic pregnancy and a very dark time for me. His death made it worse, especially as his books always brought comfort.
“It has been several years since then, and I still cannot bring myself to read the last book as I am still not ready for it to be over.”
Another user added, “This is the only celebrity death that ever made me cry. Then again, on reading The Shepherd’s Crown. Terry’s work has made me a better person and instilled concepts of justice and inclusion and compassion and protest, and diversity. The Discworld stories will always be my comfort and safe space. The world lost one of its best people the day he died.”
12. Chris Farley
One user shared, “Chris Farley. Nothing like crying in front of your Christmas tree.”
Another Redditor replied, “I watched Chris Rock talk about his death on the Howard Stern Show (from like 15 years ago or something). He talked about how frustrating the inevitability of it felt. He said that the people that he was really mad at and would never forgive were the people who kept him ‘just sober enough’ to keep making their money. You know, producers and people like that. Those [jerks]. They’d acknowledge the seriousness of his addictions/other issues by stickin’ him in rehab, then act like he was cured 30 days later and throw him back into some production until he’d inevitably relapse. The process would start again.”
13. Anthony Bourdain
“Anthony Bourdain. I miss his snarky attitude,” one user posted.
Another user replied, “I think it hit me because as a pessimistic sort of generally melancholy sorta person. I saw within him a kindred spirit with similar tastes and hobbies etc… Seeing someone who kind of has an idealized version of a life I’d want and that they couldn’t handle and make it out of here, so to speak… it kind of dampens the morale a bit when it comes to your own chances of finding peace and happiness.”
Another user replied, “It’s hard rewatching all his stuff now. Some of the things that he said really made me sit up and think to myself that we all missed the signs and taught me to listen to people more carefully.”
14. Leonard Nimoy
One user mentioned, “Leonard Nimoy.”
Another user replied, “I was looking for his name! I have only recently started watching Star Trek at the request of my boyfriend, and Spock immediately became my favourite character! I looked him up on Google one day and found out he had been dead for the past 8 years!”
15. Cameron Boyce
“Cameron Boyce. So young,” one Redditor exclaimed.
Another replied, “This one upset me a lot. He was not on everyone’s radar because he was a Disney kid—definitely a shock when it happened. I’m older, but my kids are at an age where we spent a ton of time watching Jessie and those Descendant movies. Basically watched that kid grow up. He was ridiculously talented. Had comedic timing down. They could dance crazily well. And he just seemed like an all-around good human being. They didn’t deserve to go that young. So unfair.”
16. Brittany Murphy
One user commented, “Brittany Murphy.”
Another user replied, “The documentary put out on her made it seem so preventable. Her story truly hurt my heart. Looking at this post, I see a lot of names that make me think the same.
“It really makes me think about how so many stars are used and manipulated for their worth, with no regard given to their personal health. If 1 or 2 strong friends or family members had stepped up and said/done something, we’d still have some of these people. RIP.
“Edit: The doc name is “What Happened, Brittany Murphy?”
17. James Gandolfini
One user shared, “James Gandolfini was an immense talent, and people often forget how The Sopranos changed the entire landscape of television. His acting helped usher in a Golden Age of television that’s still going strong to this day.”
Another user replied, “I binged all of The Sopranos a couple years ago and then googled to see what James Gandolfini was up to recently. Was absolutely gutted to find out he died.”
One user added, “If you haven’t already watched it, check out The Night Of. It was Gandolfini’s final passion project; I think he had just finished filming the pilot when he died. John Turturro took over his role as the public defence attorney for Riz Ahmed’s character, who was accused of murder and being held without bond at Riker’s.”
18. Chester Bennington
“Chester Bennington,” mentioned one user.
Another user replied, “Losing Chris Cornell and Chester quickly, and the context of their friendship was/is truly devastating.”
One Redditor added, “For those that didn’t know, Chester committed suicide on Chris’s birthday, 2 months after Chris himself committed suicide. Truly heartbreaking.”
19. Carrie Fisher
One user posted, “Carrie Fisher.”
Another user replied, “Followed immediately by Debbie Reynolds. I felt so bad for Billie Lourd.”
One user commented, “The way people talked about her, it was like she lit up every room she was in. I hate the fact that she isn’t revered the way someone like Robin Williams is because I think she had just as much charisma and charm as he did.”
Another user responded, “I met her at a Comic-Con right before she died. She was still so beautiful, funny and classy. I was heartbroken when I heard she died.”
20. Naya Rivera
One Redditor mentioned the late Glee, “Naya Rivera. Not her fan, but the way she died was really tragic. Thinking of her child left alone on that boat for hours looking for his mama hurts my chest.”
One user replied, “God, yes. I was a fan, but the worst part wasn’t even because I was her fan. It was imagining her realizing the water was too strong and panicking, doing everything she could to get her kid to safety. It must’ve been terrifying and so painful for her in those last moments, being scared and thinking her kid would be alone or looking for her. God, this family deserved so much better.”
Another user added, “I’m sorry. From what I know, she had a generous, very vibrant personality. It’s still difficult to think about her last moments, so I try not to dwell on all of it too much. It was truly tragic, and she was still so young to go so early. Rip Naya.”
Do you agree with the actors’ names listed above? Share your thoughts!
Source: Reddit.
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1. Greenville, ME
Median sale price: $295,000
Walk Score: 48
Located amidst Maine’s picturesque scenery, Greenville invites you to explore its natural wonders and local treasures. The town’s connection to nature is reflected in its outdoor activities and opportunities for exploration, from hiking trails to serene lakes. Greenville’s community spirit shines through local events and gatherings that bring residents together.
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2. Lincoln, ME
Median sale price: $124,000
Walk Score: 51
Lincoln welcomes you to experience its small-town charm and unique offerings. The town’s historic district features well-preserved architecture and local shops that offer a glimpse into its past and present. Explore the local parks and green spaces that provide opportunities for relaxation and outdoor activities.
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3. Caribou, ME
Median sale price: $176,712
Walk Score: 22
Caribou beckons you to discover its tranquil atmosphere and local highlights. The town’s natural surroundings are reflected in its outdoor spaces and recreational opportunities. Whether you’re enjoying the peace of nature or participating in town traditions, Caribou captures the essence of Maine’s peaceful and close-knit spirit.
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4. Farmington, ME
Median sale price: $240,000
Walk Score: 73
Farmington exudes a New England feel with its historic downtown and vibrant arts scene. Visitors can explore the Farmington Historical Society and its Homestead, which provides insights into the town’s heritage. The Narrow Gauge Cinema offers a unique movie experience in a renovated railway station, combining entertainment with a touch of nostalgia.
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5. Blue Hill, ME
Median sale price: $240,000
Walk Score: 53
This small town in Maine has a natural beauty that’s reflected in its parks, hiking trails, and opportunities for outdoor leisure. While in Blue Hill, discover the local shops and markets that showcase the town’s unique character and local craftsmanship.
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6. Freeport, ME
Median sale price: $600,000
Walk Score: 64
This town’s connection to the sea is evident in its waterfront activities, boating opportunities, and maritime history. Spend an afternoon exploring local shops and boutiques that offer a variety of treasures and unique finds. Whether you’re enjoying coastal leisure or participating in town traditions, there’s always something new to experience in Freeport.
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7. Camden, ME
Median sale price: $1,415,000
Walk Score: 74
Camden’s scenic elegance is reflected in its harbor views, sailing opportunities, and outdoor activities. Visitors can hike up to Mount Battie for breathtaking panoramic views of the harbor and surrounding landscapes. Camden is also a great place for movie lovers. The annual Camden International Film Festival draws cinephiles to celebrate documentary filmmaking against the stunning backdrop of the town.
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8. Dexter, ME
Median sale price: $163,500
Walk Score: 55
Living in Dexter offers a serene small-town lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty. Residents often enjoy leisurely walks along the shores of Lake Wassookeag, taking in picturesque sunsets or engaging in water activities like kayaking and fishing. The annual Dexter Daze Festival brings the community together for parades, live music, and local vendors, showcasing the town’s strong sense of unity and celebration.
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Wrapping up small towns in Maine
From coastal getaways to serene landscapes, each one of these small towns in Maine invite you to immerse yourself in its local charm and celebrate the warmth of community spirit. Whether you’re drawn to coastal beauty, historic streets, or outdoor leisure, you’re sure to find something you’ll love in Maine.
We all have our own preferences for everything, including TV shows. Some of us love creative storytelling, original plots, and character development. Sometimes it’s a classic RomCom, thriller, or mystery. But while we have shows we love, we also could name a few shows we never want to see. So on that note, here are some of the top shows our friends on Reddit never want to see again!
1. Keeping Up with the Kardashians
While others find the Kardashian show entertaining and fun to watch, some people just can’t stand it any longer.
One person commented, “Idk how anyone does it. I got 2 episodes in (maybe?) To the 12 yr old dancing on the stripper pole and I was done.”
Another person replied, “My Girlfriend used to watch it a lot and I would be in the room while she was not really paying attention. The show is garbage….but Scott Disick is freaking hilarious.”
One commenter added, “I second that. Don’t understand why anyone wants to watch it.”
2. The Bachelor
One person stated, “Generally most reality TV. Anything Bachelor-like, Real Housewives, Kardashians, that kind of thing. But even then I wouldn’t say REFUSE, they just don’t appeal to me. If my wife really wanted me to watch those with her, I’d be willing to.”
“My roommates in college were really into the bachelor for whatever reason, and I watched a couple episodes. Honestly, it just felt extremely weird to watch. A single guy/girl dating like 20 people at a time, all while having ‘deep’ connections with all of them, then dumping them weekly. All while being televised for maximum TV drama. It’s kinda stupid if you think about it. I guess it’s not my business really, but it’s not too shocking that not a lot of those final relationships last long,” another added.
3. Sister Wives
“I used to when it started when I was bored. But TikTok just brought me back into it. Spoiler: he ends up with one wife because he has no clue how to keep 4 happy. And almost every single one of his kids dislike him. So I did enjoy that part,” one person shared.
“Thank you, finally someone mentioned it,” another person replied.
4. Riverdale
Despite the show being a “show” and just following the script, some people just wanted it to be a little more relatable or realistic.
“Euphoria, Riverdale, Outer Banks, All American. They [are all crap]. My sister loves the shows and it physically pains me how dumb these shows are,” one user commented.
5. Tiger King
The Tiger King is a true crime documentary series that premiered on Netflix in 2020. The show focuses on the life and career of Joe Exotic, a former zookeeper and big cat breeder in Oklahoma, USA, who became embroiled in a murder-for-hire plot against his rival, animal rights activist Carole Baskin.
One person stated, “Not popular now but Tiger King. Couldn’t get over how bad those animals were treated and can’t bring myself to watch it.”
Another person commented, “I maintain that if Netflix viewers weren’t kept inside by lockdown, the show would not have been so successful. I watched it and I did not feel good about myself after.”
“Me too, I felt like the only person in the world that didn’t watch it and I felt horrible for the animals, so I refused to watch,” one Redditor added.
6. Velma
One person said, “I love that show for uniting everyone on hating it and questioning why better-animated adult series didn’t get renewed. Close Enough is owned by Warner Bros and got the ax, but they thought an animated Scooby Doo comedy without Scooby Doo or humor and a lot of social justice buzzwords deserved a second season?”
Another user added, “It’s a completely averagely mediocre show that was only given any attention because it was designed to rile people up and used a popular franchise (if it wasn’t a Scooby Doo property, I’m pretty sure nobody would be talking about it) It’s not even worth the time to hate, just move on with your lives lmao.”
One commenter added, “No redeeming qualities whatsoever. It’s just using the IP and character names to make an obnoxious show with annoying characters.”
7. The View
“Just a bunch of angry women yelling over each other, avoiding any real discussion. Basically, to win an argument, all you have to do is interrupt someone, then speak louder than them,” stated one.
“A bunch of narcissistic sociopaths who dwell on conjecture, emotional rants, unsubstantiated opinions and claptrap that tows the line of their token demographics. I never thought I’d say this, but the show actually had something resembling substance and an intelligent dialogue when Barbara Walters was on it,” one person replied.
“Omg. Hate this show. And why is it so far down on the list,” a third commenter added.
8. Emily in Paris
“My wife started watching it, so I tagged along. Didn’t like it, but started to find it weirdly fascinating as I figured out every episode was the same as the previous. Emily comes up with a great idea; bitchy boss reluctantly approves. Things go well, until she screws up. Oh no! But then everything turns out fine. In between, guys fall in love with her. It’s kind of an updated I Love Lucy—even the closing theme is similar. There must be millions of girls in high school and college who are thinking they’ll move to Paris and get a cool job and hang out with a hip friend who speaks English and every guy will fall for her,” one person said.
One commenter replied, “I’ve instead watched a bunch of YouTube videos about how terrible it is lol.”
“Same here. Every conflict is solved by her being pretty. Which…isn’t cute. It is being compared to Sex And The City, which I realize is outdated, but I was in college when it first aired and I loved it. Carrie was not beautiful, but she was charming. This show is the opposite,” Another user added.
9. This Is Us
This Is Us is a drama television series that premiered on NBC in 2016 and is still ongoing. The series is known for exploring family dynamics, including themes such as love, loss, grief, and forgiveness. The show is also known for its use of flashbacks and flash-forwards to tell its stories in a non-linear fashion.
One person shared, “Hulu has been trying to pressure me into watching that show for years.. not gonna happen.”
“I can understand why people don’t want to watch something like that, but, I watch the show with my mother and my brother and honestly, it’s kind of cathartic to be able to cry with them even if it’s a totally over-the-top absolutely unreal situation,” another commenter added.
10. Thirty Mile Zone
One person said, “It’s so bad. I respect that they tend to be right about what they report (they hate being sued), but that ‘newsroom fishbowl’ thing that they try to make funny is…not that funny, and any time I’ve ever tuned in, there’s not enough interesting stuff to fill an episode.”
Another added, “I used to watch this and after a while it became so obvious which celebrity has them on their payroll.”
11. 13 Reasons Why
“Hated that show. It almost seemed to glorify depression and [self-harm and dying] amongst the gen zers,” one person shared.
“Yeah that will forever pi** me off. I loved 13 Reasons Why. The first two seasons at least. After that, it got ridiculous. Giving Bryce a redemption arc though? That was undeserved. I would have preferred a redemption arc for Monty. At least he had problems besides not getting enough attention from mommy and daddy,” another stated.
One commenter replied, “I watched the first season for an actor who’s in it and after that, I stopped. It should’ve ended in the first season.”
12. Jersey Shore
One person stated, “One time I was drinking with my elder brother and his girlfriend here at my house, and out of all the things we could watch. They chose to watch Jersey Shore. That’s when I decided we go to the bar.”
Another one added, “I’m from Jersey, but I do a lot of international travel, and for about 5 years everyone brought up that show. I’d have to explain that the fist-pumping, spiked-hair idiots weren’t even from NJ, they just invade our beaches every summer, while my friends and I laugh at them at the bars. They’re the animals at the zoo, and the rest of New Jersey were the zoo keepers.”
13. Euphoria
“Sam Levinson is definitely a total creep. We’re gonna learn that he did a ton of sketchy stuff in a few years. Mark my words,” one person stated.
“I watched the first episode and was so disgusted that I never want to watch it again (and I am not prudish. I just really hate how they handle discussions about teenagers and [intimacy] and how they treat their female characters),” another Redditor replied.
“Not the worst show out there but it’s really not as profound as it thinks it is. Great cinematography though,” one user added.
14. 1,000-lb Sisters
One user commented, “1,000 lb Sisters— feels both exploitative of the obese and glorifying of the stupid at the same time. No time for that…”
Another person replied, “Modern-day freak shows.”
Another Redditor added, “Whenever I accidentally see a moment of an ad for that, I am so creeped out. Is that really a human face?”
15. Love Island
“I have sat through a number of reality shows like this one with my wife, and I usually don’t mind them, but this year I told her I’m not watching Love Island anymore. The majority of the people on it are so one dimensional and I truly can’t give a s*** what happens to them, if I hear ‘I got a text!’ one more time I’m going to throw up,” one person stated.
The second person replied, “I wish just once one of these shows like Love Island, Married at first Sight, Are You the One, The Bachelor etc., had normal people. They are always all ‘influencer’ types, which just means attractive unemployed but rich 20 something with a social media following. Like I want to see anyone with a body fat over 20%, someone who struggles with poverty and working in retail, someone with a health (physical or mental) condition they are trying to manage, someone who has been divorced etc.”
16. Black Mirror
“My ex suffered a psychotic breakdown and fully believed the show was being written specifically to send her messages. She would constantly tell me about how this character or that plotline was about her life. It was horrifying to watch. Just the opening screen makes me sick to my stomach,” one person shared.
Another commenter replied, “It def sets off anxiety prone people. My wife couldn’t watch it. I finished the whole series.” Finally, the third added, “I saw the first episode and stopped there. I still haven’t seen another one, just nope.”
17. Big Mouth
One person stated, “Why is it soooo ugly omg. I can’t get past it.”
Another user added, “I love trashy cartoons, but Big Mouth is just too trashy.”
One commenter said, “First season was quite funny if you like immature humor but after that it went downhill.”
Source: Reddit.
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In today’s blog post, we’re counting down 20 celebrities whose questionable deeds mostly flew under the radar. So if you want to learn more about who wasn’t caught in these webs of drama, keep reading!
1. Nicki Minaj
One user posted, “Nicki Minaj and oh god where to begin…. She paid for the bond of her brother, who was convicted of s-xually assaulting his 12-year-old step-sister, and years later went on Twitter and accused the girl’s mother of extortion, but let’s just say the forensics evidence in court made it VERY clear the child was not lying.
“She dressed as a fairy princess and ‘demanded’ a woman in a wheelchair walk.
“She married a man who had broken into a 17-year-old girl’s home, put a knife to her back and attempted to assault her… She then went on to her radio show and told over 10 million people that the victim was a white woman (she was not) who was lying to an innocent black man due to spite. The victim has been harassed by her fans since, even receiving death threats.
“She gloated in a now-deleted tweet about how she fires her employees who ask for days off. When asked, she would tell them to think about the days she wanted off but never got, and if they still wanted the day off after her spiel, she would fire them.
“She’s consistently a very vile person, and it seems no one cares enough to say anything about it.”
2. Kirk Douglas
“Kirk Douglas. R*ped Natalie Wood and probably more. Still regarded as a legend,” one user shared.
Another user added, “It was a violent [too], from what I read. He was a horrible man. Comparing women to dogs.”
“…And maybe killed a pregnant girlfriend. I don’t think they ever found her body,” one commenter replied.
3. Jack Nicholson
One Redditor said, “In 2000, Jack Nicholson beat a woman so severely that she sustained permanent damage to various regions of her brain.”
Another user asked, “Why haven’t I heard of this? What a [horrible human].”
One user replied, “Nicholson is getting up in years as he’s in his mid-eighties now, and rumour has it that he’s got Alzheimer’s—hasn’t made a film in several years. If some of the more unsavoury and sinister stories about him are true, it’s likely to come out after he passes. Once he’s gone, I don’t know whether his several adult children would have the clout and influence to suppress something like an exposé biography.”
4. Oprah
One Redditor commented, “Oprah. Oprah started the anti-vaxxer movement by bringing on Jenny McCarthy and Andrew Wakefield and didn’t bring out an actual scientist to dispute the claims. She gave them the voice that they should never have had, and because of it, she has the blood of every person who has died because of their anti-vaxxer beliefs on her hands.”
Another user added, “Oprah and Meryl Streep enabled and supported Weinstein for decades. I’ve even heard stories about them directing young hopefuls in his direction, knowing full well what he would do. Somehow they haven’t had a word said against them for their behaviour and are treated as modern-day saints.
“No amount of wearing a ‘Times up’ button and espousing girl power nonsense will cover up the fact that they were complicit in his crimes. But because they are so powerful, rich and (most importantly, women), they have gotten away with it without much mention. I get you can’t be held responsible for someone else’s actions. But they knew, and they were fine with it.”
5. Charlie Chaplin
“Charlie Chaplin treated his children and teenage wives with relentless cruelty,” one user shared.
Another user replied, “There was a documentary on Chaplin where they tried to wave all these ‘[abusing] teenage girls’ [claims] away by basically saying: ‘Oh, women in Hollywood are all jaded cynical;… Charlie just appreciated the pure innocence of young girls before they corrupted themselves.’ I remember thinking they should have just ignored the issue entirely if that was the best they could come up with.”
6. Ellen DeGeneres
One Redditor posted, “Ellen got away with it for a long time.”
Another user shared, “Ellen always had a nasty streak, all the way back to her Carson appearance. Her humour was always based on pain, but she crossed a line when she went from exploring it to inflicting it on others. I honestly think she had some incredible insight into modern culture, but it’s all [thrown] away by being a sh-thead. Losing her sitcom really seemed to have broken something in her.”
One user replied, “Remember when she tricked a celebrity (don’t remember who) into revealing she was pregnant on her show, which is a massive breach of privacy in a world where famous people need to fight to keep anything private.
“Then the woman had to announce sometime later that she suffered a miscarriage. Sure, it’s not Ellen’s fault that it happened, but if she had just minded her own business, this person would not have to deal with her trauma publicly. There’s a reason some people wait a few months to announce a pregnancy.”
7. Paul Walker
“The internet still seems to go all lovey when Paul Walker comes up, but he was literally mid-thirties when he started hooking up with his 16-year-old girlfriend. I never understood why he got a pass for that,” one user shared.
Another user replied, “Cause he died young and starred in a successful franchise.”
8. Antony Starr
One user shared, “[Antony] Starr, who plays homelander on The Boys, was harassing women at a restaurant. A 21-year-old chef tried to be diplomatic with him, and Anthony smashed a bottle against his face; when he literally had glass shards implanted in his eyebrows, Anthony said, “You don’t know who you’ve messed with, you don’t know who I am and what you’ve done. You’ve committed the mistake of your life, and I’m going to look for you. I want to kill you.”
“There’s a reason why his co-stars say he’s most like his characters. The way he got so violent after someone being diplomatic with him and the desire to continue wanting to destroy him, as indicated verbally by him, are clear signs of someone on the psychopathy spectrum and someone with the wealth and status to habitually and casually get away with treating people terribly.”
9. Victor Salva
“Victor Salva. Director of the Jeepers Creepers films. Less toxic, more convicted [child abuse] behaviour, but nobody seems to care and keeps giving his films—which are clearly him living out his fantasies of tormenting young boys—the time of day,” one user commented.
Another user replied,” (Not so)Fun fact. He filmed jeepers and creepers right next door to an elementary school and high school. I was at the high school when it was filmed. Total piece of sh-t.”
10. Dr. Phil
One user shared, “Dr. Phil. He literally sent troubled teens to an abuse camp (‘ranch’) to ‘fix them.’ The workers physically, emotionally and s-xually abused those kids.”
Another Redditor responded, “You can just call him “Phil.”
11. Phil Spector
“Phil Spector used to point guns at everyone in the studio and would threaten people on a daily basis. He made a gold coffin for his wife in case ‘she would ever leave him.’ Yet, people were surprised when he murdered someone.”, one user shared.
Another user added, “He held Ronnie Bennett captive and abused her for years. She gave up custody of her children and all future earnings on her recordings during the divorce out of fear he would hire somebody to kill her. His kids all say he s-xually abused them and kept them captive.”
12. Kobe Bryant
One user commented, “Kobe got away with r-pe…
Kobe’s defenders claim Kobe is innocent by citing something the victim allegedly said after the trial, ‘I’m going to make so much money off of this,’ even though every publication that initially reported this eventually had to take their article down. And even then, maybe it’s ok to be happy considering what Kobe’s PR team, the media, and celeb worshippers who say the same stuff you’re saying put her through?”
13. Steven Tyler
One user posted, “Steven Tyler makes me want to vomit. I hate how Aerosmith is still played all over.”
Another user added, “I am almost certain that when their guitarist went solo in the 80s, Tyler’s BS was part of the issue, and only part of the band wanted to sober up. Amazing what a large contract with tons of money can make some people come back to, though.”
14. Joan Crawford
“Joan Crawford, in her lifetime, physically and emotionally abused her children, and it was not a secret to those close to her. Woody Allen is still welcome in some social circles though he is a [predator] and a sociopath who has groomed and… abused his own children. He married his stepdaughter, a child when they began living together… There’s a long list,” one Redditor posted.
15. Jimmy Page
One user shared, “Jimmy Page. He [abused] a lot of children.”
One user asked, “Wait, what? Really?”
One user answered, “Dude was even caught red-handed with hard drives of child [images]…”
16. Heidi Klum
“Heidi Klum. She’s literally abusing minors on camera AND is making money off of that, but nobody is talking about it,” one user posted.
One user replied, “I couldn’t agree more. I’m from Germany, and just about every woman over the age of 10 watches her show ‘Germany’s Next Top Model.’ In school, my classmates would just talk about this show all the time when it was on, and some of my friends still watch it. I’ve never watched it, and I’m not going to.
“It’s really disgusting what happens there. You are allowed to participate from the age of 16. The participants even have to pose [in nothing] or only in their underwear. Anyone who refuses will be kicked out. There are countless things I could list now, but that would be too much for me. I can not understand how something like this can still be produced and shown. Heidi Klum is a terrible person, in my opinion.”
17. Cardi B
One Redditor asked, “Didn’t Cardi B admit to drugging and robbing guys she had met at the strip club? I was pretty surprised at how quickly the media let her off the hook for that one.”
Another user answered, “Didn’t one of the victims say that being drugged was still a better experience than listening to her music.”
One commenter responded, “That’s hilarious if true.”
18. Woody Allen
“Before Allen v. Farrow HBO came out, Woody Allen used to have supporters on Reddit who would go hard at defending him like the Al Franken supporters do these days. They would link to bullshit publicans and weird pdfs claiming to be from the court case. People would usually give up arguing with them because they were so many, and they were extremely knowledgeable about the case, so they could just keep citing shit whenever people would critique Woody Allen.
“I would keep talking shit about Woody, and sometimes there were no defenders, but weeks later, you would have someone come in and start a point-by-point breakdown about how Woody was innocent and was framed by Mia.
“Then Allen v. Farrow HBO came out, and suddenly, I don’t see these types of comments anymore. I suspect a social media astroturfing campaign was a part of Woody’s PR budget, but then it became exhausted after Allen v. Farrow,” one user posted.
19. Sean Penn
A user also commented, “Sean Penn tied [up] his wife, Madonna,… and beat her. No one seemed to care. Most people don’t even know it, I bet.”
However, one user disagreed, “According to her, it never happened. There are many documented instances of him being an asshole, but I’m inclined to believe her on this.”
20. Billy Joel
“Billy Joel. Dated a 19-year-old Elle McPherson in his mid-thirties. Then moved on to Christie Brinkley. He treated his band, who was co-writing and arranging his songs, like absolute garbage. He then unceremoniously fired them at a producer’s insistence.
“They protested fishing limitations imposed on fishermen on Long Island by getting purposely arrested. The thing is, there were dangerous levels of chemicals in the fish. The restriction was so people didn’t get sick and die.
“He was allowed to play Moscow during the height of the Cold War. They proceeded to act like a total asshole because the film crew documenting it wanted to light the audience. Also, years of being a fat, drunken slob and terrorizing Long Island.” one Redditor posted.
Another user added, “My Father owned an appliance repair company on the south shore of Long Island; he sold it in ’95. Billy Joel was a customer, and my Dad said the man was always a huge [jerk]. He hated doing service calls for Joel and always tried to pawn them off on his apprentice, but that didn’t always happen, and he’d have to go there himself. I wondered why the guy didn’t just buy a new washer, but whatever. Apparently, his brother was a nice man.”
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Source: Reddit.
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