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13 Things Every Left-Handed Person Can Relate To

Raise your (left) hand if this is your life!

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13 Things Every Left-Handed Person Can Relate To
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Did you know being left-handed is rarer than being both right-handed and ambidextrous? If you're a lefty you probably did. It's not easy being special, though. With the prevalence of our right-handed brethren, it often doesn't feel like the world is designed for those more left-inclined. Scissors, desks and even credit card checkouts aren't made for us. At least this list is. Read the rest of this list and finally feel included in something!

1. Scissors Are A Nightmare


And lefty scissors are not nearly as ubiquitous as they should be.

2. Novelty Mugs Just Aren't For You

It's cool. Didn't want to know what the motivational quote inside the mug said anyway.

3. And Neither Is Sports Equipment

Baseball and softball gloves for lefties are a ridiculous rarity.

4. Or Video Game Controllers

All the tough moves were on the right-handed side.

5. Or Pens

Especially those ones with the chains on them at banks.

6. Or Credit Card Checkouts

Sorry that I wanted to pay for my merchandise and use my dominant hand.

7. Or Desktop Mice And Keyboards



8. Or Most Desks

9. You've Heard "Are You Left Handed?" More Times Than You Can Count

No, I just do this to add more challenge to my already difficult life.

10. Pencil And Pen Smudging Is So Real And Such A Problem

11. So Is Bumping Elbows With All Your Right-Handed Buddies


12. And Writing On A Whiteboard Is A No-Go

13. Oh, And Don't Forget The Blatant Emoji Discrimination We Face

Life's tough, lefties. Hang in there! And remember: if cool people like Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Marilyn Monroe and Angelina Jolie can survive as lefties, so can you! Share this article with your righty friends so they can finally understand your daily struggle.

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