Callie Byrnes
Callie joined Thought Catalog as an intern in 2017 and now works as the Editorial Director for its sister site, Collective World. She enjoys writing personal essays and articles about pop culture, astrology, and tarot. She published her first book, ‘The Words We Left Behind,’ in 2024.
25 Harry Potter Puns That Are Anything But Sirius
Why did Professor Snape stand in the middle of the road?
So you’ll never know what side he’s on!
25 Popular Conspiracy Theories That Are So Stupid They’re Actually Funny
“There was a guy that thought the moon was fake. Not just the landings, the actual moon.”
30 People Reveal The Strangest Thing They’ve Experienced That They Still Can’t Explain
“For at least 15 years now I will occasionally — maybe 2 or 3 times a month — mistakenly think I see someone I know when walking around. Then, within the next few minutes I will actually see that person.”
20 People Suffering From Psychosis Describe The Most Terrifying Hallucinations They’ve Ever Experienced
“One of the veins in my eye was actually a worm that was eating my brain and thats why I had headaches. Also: random sharp pains and itches are bugs crawling all over my skin, trapped in my shoes, etc. I double check my shoes every time i put them on with a flashlight but still have to take them off occasionally to check.”
What Does ‘Yeet’ Mean? Everything You Need To Know About The Viral Dance-Turned-Exclamation [2020]
Yeet actually doesn’t stand for just one thing. The term took an interesting journey through pop culture terminology, becoming not only an action but a saying.
20 People Tell The Stories Of The Worst Parents They Ever Met (And Their Kids Who Never Had A Chance)
“My friends mother home schooled him because she didn’t want him interacting with females…”
30 Times The Kardashians Proved They Were True Instagram Royalty
They’ve controlled the media for a full decade — and they aren’t afraid to brag about it.
These Last Texts Between A Man And His Friend Who Committed Suicide Are Heartbreakingly Tragic
This Twitter user lost a friend to suicide recently and decided to share their last texting conversation that, in hindsight, reads like a cry for help.
40 People Tell The Hilarious Stories That Perfectly Sum Up The Stupidest People They’ve Ever Met
“A guy in my high school who was convinced that the Dutch had sore throats at night from their accent/language.”
20 People Reveal The Horrible Gut Feeling They Had About Something (Or Someone) That Actually Turned Out To Be Dead-On
“Upon meeting him I got a strange vibe from him, and found myself anxious at the idea of being alone with him. He didn’t do or say anything strange though, and generally seemed like a nice guy. Still, when it was just me and him I felt incredibly tense, like he would try to rape me at any moment…”
Here’s What You Didn’t Know About Mohamed Hadid And His Mysterious First Wife, Mary Butler
Gigi and Bella Hadid have a whole family you didn’t even know about.
This Guy Got A Wrong Number Text And Somehow Ended Up In The Middle Of A Stranger’s Wild Family Drama
People on Twitter couldn’t get enough of the drama, and can you blame them? This is like a straight up soap opera. Someone ought to buy the rights to their story, honestly.