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Top 20 Most Underrated Items

A list of the most underappreciated things in our lives.

Rie Ogasawara

Jun 27, 2016

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Most of the time, we walk through life without acknowledging incredible phenomena that make our lives easier and bring us joy. So let's take a moment to appreciate some of the more underrated parts of our day.

1. The Internet

We all complain about how bad our wifi is, but honestly isn't it a miracle that this thing even exists at all?

2. Curly fries

Constantly overshadowed by their cousins, Sweet Potato Fries and Tater Tots, curly fries deserve their moment of glory.

3. @dadjokehansolo on Twitter

Because nothing makes your day like puns about Star Wars.

4. Google Maps

From giving us directions back to school to finding out the location of the nearest 24-hour CVS, we salute you, Google Maps, and all that you do for us.

5. 24 hour diners

We all know where to go when it's 2 am and we're craving home fries.

6. iPhone cameras

You have to appreciate them, if even begrudgingly.

7. Nose hair trimmers

Small, easy to forget, but pretty useful.

8. Easybib.com

Everyone owes easybib a thank you note and a fruit basket.

9. Movie subtitles

We appreciate you, even though you annoy us a lot of the time.

10. The Earth

In all honesty, I feel like we could all use a reminder to appreciate the ground we walk on every day.

11. 24 Hours of a Christmas Story on TBS

From 8 pm on December 24th until 8 pm on Christmas day, Ralphie Parker is always a welcome guest in my living room.

12. Nilla wafers

We always opt for the Cheez Its or the Chips Ahoy. For once, maybe it's time to go for the wafers.

13. Awnings

There is nothing better during a downpour than to walk under an awning and feel the sweet relief from the rain.

14. Really big wine glasses

For the alcoholic in all of us.

15. Mail

That small thrill you get when you see an envelope addressed to you and it's not bills.

16. Pocket change

Bringing a jar full of change to the bank and seeing how much you've accumulated is always an adrenaline rush.

17. Lyric videos on youtube

God bless the Panda lyric video.

18. Blenders

From morning smoothies to margaritas, blenders are a necessary yet underrated kitchen appliance.

19. The Pink Panther

Who doesn't love Steve Martin and some damn burgers?

20. Shopping for school supplies

Ah, yes, the illusion of productivity.

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Top 20 Most Underrated Items

A list of the most underappreciated things in our lives.

1. The Internet

2. Curly fries

3. @dadjokehansolo on Twitter

4. Google Maps

5. 24 hour diners

6. iPhone cameras

7. Nose hair trimmers

8. Easybib.com

9. Movie subtitles

10. The Earth

11. 24 Hours of a Christmas Story on TBS

12. Nilla wafers

13. Awnings

14. Really big wine glasses

15. Mail

16. Pocket change

17. Lyric videos on youtube

18. Blenders

19. The Pink Panther

20. Shopping for school supplies

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1. Watch an R-rated Scary Movie in a Movie Theater

2. Buy a Lottery Ticket

3. Vote in an Election

4. Participate in a Run (or a Walk, Realistically) for Charity

5. Go on a Road Trip

6. Start a Savings Account

7. Get a Credit Card

8. Sign up for Spotify Premium

9. Go to a Club

10. Start a Meditation Routine

11. Go to a Yoga Class

12. Treat Myself to a Dinner for One

13. Volunteer for a Charity

14. Participate in a Research Study

15. Bake Something (That Ends Up Being Edible)

16. Go Skydiving

17. Be Called for Jury Duty

18. Figure Out What I Want to Do With my Life

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1."But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and learned to give as only he can give: of ourselves, our talents, our love and our hearts? Maybe we could all learn Santa's beautiful lesson and maybe there would finally be peace on Earth and good will toward men."

"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

"If you won't use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it'll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won't be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose."

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it."

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find a that love actually is all around."

"Sometimes things look good on paper, but lose their luster when you see how it affects real folks. I guess a healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if to get it, you have to hurt the ones you depend on."

"'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.'"

"Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to."

"There's room for everyone on the nice list."

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

1. Why are towels considered dirty when you get out of the shower clean?

2. Who closes the bus door once the bus driver gets off?

3. Why is there a "d" in "fridge" but not in "refrigerator"?

4. If you drop soap on the floor is the floor clean or the soap dirty?

5. Is the "S" or the "C" silent in the word "scent"?

6. Does expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?

7. Would Lightning McQueen buy car insurance or life insurance?

8. Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

9. What color are mirrors?

10. If 2 mind readers read each other's minds whose mind are they really reading?

11. Is there a synonym for "synonym"?

12. If your shirt isn't tucked into your pants, are your pants tucked into your shirt?

13. Why is it called "quick sand" if you sink slowly in it?

14. If I try to fail, but succeed, which one did I do?

15. If Cinderella's shoe fit perfectly, why did it fall off?

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