36 Wildly Entitled People From This Month
This person thought closing times were just suggestions.
This parent had a wildly audacious request.
This terrible, terrible roommate deserved to be evicted.
This person decided the rules didn't apply to them.
The person blocked another's concert view so they could get a grainy video they're probably never going to watch.
This person had the audacity to complain when they were the one ruining the movie for everyone else.
This neighbor really should've hired a sitter.
This neighbor thought they were entitled to one of the guest spots at all times.
This entitled coworker really should've planned better.
This is one of my biggest pet peeves. No one wants to hear your crappy music!
This driver thought no one would notice if they took the cherry for themselves.
It's perfectly valid to warn an airline ahead of time about severe allergies, but I have a feeling this person is exaggerating or lying about the coffee smell thing, and the water bottle part reeks of entitlement (just bring your own large bottle??). Also...no airplane fuel on an airplane?
This person tried taking advantage of a friend.
As did this person.
This parent clearly only cared if they were getting their flowers.
This ungrateful person couldn't just appreciate that they were getting something for free.
This person expected a tour to be on her schedule instead of the other way around.
I commiserate with this pregnant person needing the toilet, but really, you expect a business to break COVID rules just for you? She also clearly didn't need to go that badly, as she made it up the road.
This person proved, once again, that people act a fool on flights.
This selfish person blocked a whole garage.
This relative was straight up delulu.
This parent thought she was entitled to her kid's tea.
This person thought someone might like to pamper her for free.
"You've had your turn" is not the way the world works.
This person didn't give a damn about their neighbors' view.
Maybe this neighbor should "stop being so selfish."
This parent claimed it was "discrimination" not to allow kids in the pool for a few hours.
This person clearly didn't understand what "reserved" means.
Same with this person.
This person wrote the rule AFTER breaking it themselves.
This entitled neighbor wanted her lawn mowed for free.
This dog owner was a shame to dog owners everywhere.
This ungrateful sitter signed up for a bunch of paid channels, as if the cash and food money weren't enough.
These people didn't even bother looking up how to dispose of furniture in their town/city.
This entitled passenger should've booked three seats if she wanted all three to herself.
And finally, alllll these people should be ashamed of themselves.
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