Online communities dedicated to questioning and evaluating moral choices have gained popularity in recent years. The notorious “Am I The [Jerk]?” (AITA) subreddit is a prime example, where individuals share their stories, seeking judgments on their behavior. But in this list, there’s no room for ambiguity—only unapologetic jerks who may just get a taste of karma sooner than they expect.
1. People That Do This Are The Jerks
The AITA community on Reddit has grown exponentially, attracting millions of users since its inception in 2013. Participants pose morally questionable situations for public scrutiny, and judgments are rendered—You’re the [Jerk] (YTA), Not the [Jerk] (NTA), No [Jerks] Here (NAH), or Everyone Sucks Here (ESH)—after an 18-hour waiting period.
2. Well That’s Unfortunate
3. I Don’t Understand Why People Can’t Carry Out Their Own Trash. Especially At A State Park
In a 2022 study, Australian researchers analyzed 100,000 AITA posts to gain insights into the ethical dilemmas presented. They found that most inquiries revolved around relationships and communication, often featuring clashes between topics like family and money or loyalty and honesty.
4. This Guy In Front Of Me At The Movie Theater. He Had The Brightness All The Way Up
5. Woke Up And Saw My Door Removed By My Parents. I Asked Them “Why?” And They Replied With “Privacy Isn’t Necessary”
6. Lady Wants A Refund Because Of The Divorce
Interestingly, the study revealed that the final verdicts didn’t always align with the moral complexities of the original stories. Ethical decisions proved to be far from straightforward, with details often making all the difference.
7. It’s 3 AM. There Are No Lights On In My House
8. Nothing Better Than Special-Flavored Bacon
9. How People Leave An Airplane
10. Wearing This Shirt At A Kids Trampoline Park
11. A Generous Tip For Someone Working At A Restaurant
12. Amazon Said It Was Delivered 2 Weeks Ago. Couldn’t Find It, Snow Finally Melted A Bit (1/2 Mile Away From House)
13. My Uncle’s Suitcase After His Flight
14. A Local Restaurant Offered Free Meals While The Community Is Still Recovering From Multiple Tornados. This Person’s Response:
15. Complain About Free Tickets
Negative stories, on the other hand, are often shared in subreddits dedicated to confessions, where individuals acknowledge their wrongdoings without seeking validation.
16. Why Are Loud Video/Speaker Phone Calls Now A Spectator Sport In Public?
17. Built A 7-Foot Privacy Fence. Neighbor Raised His By 2 Feet And Put A Camera Facing Into My Backyard
18. Just Why? The Trash Can Is Right There
19. Went To A Concert And Got The Umbrella View (Yes I Asked Her To Put It Away… She Did Not)
20. Had To Sit In Different Seats At The Theater Because This Is What We Found In The Seats We Had Reserved