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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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2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

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1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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1. Child prodigies:

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4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

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7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

Because you need it in your life.

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!