Dear readers,

It was bought to our attention in our series of recent USA-themed roundups, that we should venture beyond the shores of the fifty states and find funny and entertaining stories from around the world.

Well, we’re doing that! Last week we visited Brazil, and today, we’re going to The Philippines!

Being an archipelago made of 7,107 islands (at high tide), The Philippines has a huge and culturally diverse population. Known for their super-friendly demeanor, eclectic influences on their food (it’s a little bit Chinese, a little bit Spanish, a little bit Malaysian, a little bit American, a little bit…), and having some of the best beaches in the world.

We’ve rounded up 23 stories from our archives about, or set in, The Philippines to continue our cultural tour around the world, so grab some adobo, take a swig of some San Miguel, and brace yourself for a wild jeepney ride!

A Development For The Lesser Developed – The Philippines is now the call center for the world, which means they’re going to solve all your problems, so play nice!

The Manila Express – The mileage on those jeepneys has really gone up!

You’ve Been Out-Street-Smarted – Parents can play this trick in the west, but in the Philippines, they’ll need to think of something else.

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Dear readers,

Bad customers are such an everyday occurrence on this site that we thought we’d take things up a notch, to bad parent customers! Not only are they still entitled and terrible human beings, but they have their mini-me’s in tow, adding to, or sometimes the cause of, the chaos.

To help all those readers out there who need some solidarity with their fellow long-suffering customer service staff, we have braved the daycare of our archives to bring you 23 horrible examples of parenting, as witnessed by the staff.

Bad Parenting Is A Sticky-Fingered Subject – Thanks for ensuring we never get anything but plain fro-yo ever again.

A Stone’s Throw Away From Good Behavior – Those who stay in their houses should make sure their kids don’t throw stones… or something like that.

Childhood Innocence, Adulthood Nonsense – This mom is being a real boob.

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Dear readers,

We’ve all been to an art gallery. While many of us (including all the NAR Editors) might not always understand what the art is about (banana on a wall?) we’d like to think that most of you know how to behave in an art gallery, or understand what art is for and how to appreciate it.

Then there are some people… who do not. We’ve rounded up 23 funny stories about long-suffering workers in art galleries, museum staff, and others who have had to deal with some truly artistic misbehavior.

Suffering For Art – How many times has the “no photography” rule been interpreted as a suggestion?

How Artists Draw Blank Faces – Please do not confuse the art with the staff.

The Art Of Parenting – Your children broke it, you bought it!

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Dear readers,

We post a lot of stories on Not Always Right tagged “Instant Karma”, usually about some satisfying payback or the bad guy getting some sweet comeuppance. But it can also be a positive force, and we wanted to make sure we gave some attention to some GOOD karma today!

We’ve rounded up 23 heartwarming stories about people who decided to “pay-it-forward”, that beautiful selfless act in which someone throws a positive action into the ether in the hope to make the world just that little bit nicer, without expectation of a reward – a true good karmic act should be selfless!

We hope it’s the little burst of positivity you needed today!

Seize The (Mother’s) Day – Doing something nice for someone else can make your own day.

Pay It Forward Is Ballooning – Sometimes you just have the urge to be nice, twenty-five times over!

Any Given Sundae – The kid may not remember this birthday, but his parents sure will!

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Dear readers,

Look. We get it. It’s hard to resist the urge to pet cute puppers that cross our paths! But just as you wouldn’t touch someone’s wheelchair, you should leave their service dogs alone, too. Some people seem to struggle with that concept.

Thirty years ago today, the Americans With Disabilities Act was signed into law, confirming the right of disabled Americans to access the world with greater ease. This included protections for service animals. In honor of the occasion, we’ve gathered up 21 stories of people who just don’t seem to understand the important place service animals hold in the lives of their owners.

Disservice Dog – Your cat may be mean, but he doesn’t trump the law.

Best To Let Sleeping Service Dogs Lie – A service dog is not an invitation to be nosy.

Blind To Reason, Part 6 – You’d have to be blind to miss the service vest.

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