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People like to believe in the saying "What goes around, come around." In fact, nine in 10 Americans think that karma is a very real thing. I wonder what the folks on this list did to deserve the karma they got: was it earned or just the universe trolling them?

These pics come to you from the poignantly-titled "—You In Particular" subreddit. It's a place dedicated to sharing funny moments where unlucky people got selected by the universe to experience some kind of misfortune. It's like the powers that be telling them: "Of all the people I could bully today, I chose you."

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    When we look at these pictures, we think that these poor folks got targeted by the universe randomly. But is it possible they did something—either in this life or a past one—to deserve the cards they were dealt? If you're a believer in karma, you'd say "yes." But is karma actually real?

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    Karma is an ancient Indian belief that can be summarized with the saying: "You reap what you sow." However, Buddhists and Hindus have slightly different versions of karma. Hindus believe that karma is the relationship between our thoughts or actions and their consequences. In Buddhism, it's the principle of cause and effect.

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    Everyone Is Welcome… Except You

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    Karma teaches us to act with intention. If we help someone in need, we leave an imprint of good in the world. Good deeds from others thus may come our way in return. The same goes for bad deeds. If we intentionally hurt someone or cause people harm in any way, problems will keep following us around

    Karma isn't an exact science, but a guiding belief in morality. It can be hard to believe in karma when we see bad people in positions of power or little kids getting cancer. Some people believe it's because we only turn to karma when we're in a difficult spot: when our health is declining, or when we're unhappy or in trouble.

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    F**k You Starbucks

    Independent coffee shop using a Starbucks mug creatively as a toilet brush holder, showcasing hilarious main character moments.

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    Wild Cream
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s funny 😂 I haven’t jumped on the “I hate Starbucks” bandwagon because I know they have many different kinds of coffee grown by farmers in countries all over the world, and those farmers aren’t growing “crappy” coffeee just because they’re selling it to Starbucks. And as someone who doesn’t get the fancy sugary drinks, I have definitely had a good cup of coffee from a Starbucks before (I actually really like their True North blend, and their Veranda blend too, and I usually get a latte or just regular black coffee). But the jokes are still funny, and corporations suck in general - this would make me laugh 😝

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    Most people only have an understanding of karma that's quite Westernized. For example, did you know that there are actually four different versions of karma? Sanchita karma is the karma we accumulate throughout all of our past lives. It's like a bank where we deposit our karmic points during each of our lifetimes. We don't use it all up during our present life and only with ordinary everyday actions.

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    F**k You Brian

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    Riley Quinn
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Similar to Pokeweed. The shoots are edible, but only in early Spring (Poke Sallet). Pokeweed shoots eaten later in the season, the leaves, and esp. the roots are toxic to humans and animals, although birds do love the berries. Who figured that out?

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    Prarabdha karma is the opposite: it's the karma of this present life. Nevertheless, it's connected to Sanchita karma, as it is a portion of what we're given in this current lifetime. Prarabdha karma is closely linked to destiny: we cannot alter most of what we have been given, like our genetic inheritance. Those who believe in Prarabdha karma believe that we leave our physical bodies once our share of this life's Prarabdha karma is depleted.

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    This Is Why You Pay Attention, Valentina!

    Screenshot of a funny tweet showing a cat as a professor, illustrating people becoming main characters in hilarious ways.

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    Riley Quinn
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cats can teach us many things. So sit down, shut up, and listen to the feline wisdom.

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    Agami Karma is the karma we create in this present life only. All the karma we accumulate during this life then goes into our treasury of Sanchita karma. The difference between Prarabdha karma and Agami karma is that Prarabdha is the karmic heritage of this life. Agami karma, one the other hand, is how we act and react in our daily lives.

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    The last type of karma is Kriyamana karma, which is sometimes not even distinguished as a separate type from Agami karma. They're both about the karma we create in our present lives for the future. But Kriyamana karma refers to the act of generating karma in this present life.

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    F**k Off Craig

    Screenshot of a funny Twitter exchange where Dunkin' excludes a user, showing worst and hilarious main character moments.

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    Riley Quinn
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in Boston, so you can imagine the Dunk Heads in this area. But I remember when Dunkins made the donuts in the back. If you timed it right, you'd get a fresh warm donut. Now, it's mass-produced and shipped to the stores. I can get freshly made donuts at my grocer's, why would I buy the c r a p Dunkins is pushing?

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    Karma has four basic principles:

    1. Even small deeds can have a huge impact.
    2. You can't transfer your karma to others or borrow it from someone else.
    3. You can't be intentional with your actions halfway: if you want results, you have to be committed.
    4. Karma is like energy: it doesn't appear out of nowhere and doesn't disappear. You must experience all of it—the good and the bad.
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    In Buddhism, there is no higher power that punishes you or grants you eternal happiness. You're solely responsible for your actions and decisions, and it's all about intent. Accidents don't count toward your karmic balance, so, if you're intentionally kind and good to people, these intentions will come back to reward you.

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    F**k Your Husband On His Birthday (And Not The Good Way)

    Man holding cat by birthday cake with cat image, capturing hilarious main characters moment in everyday life.

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    Those who believe in karma say there are ways to attract good karma. Some of them include:

    1. Love and be kind to yourself;
    2. Love and be kind to others;
    3. Chant a positive mantra with others in mind to get rid of bad karma;
    4. Meditate or practice other kinds of quiet introspection;
    5. Give to charity;
    6. Appreciate all creatures, even the tiniest and most insignificant ones.
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    So, Pandas, do you believe the poor folks in this list had it coming? Are you believers in karma? Let us know which pics you liked the most by upvoting them. And if you'd like to see more people getting singled out by faith, check out our previous post about the same subreddit right here!

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    #34

    When It Rains It Pours

    Man shows damaged car with hit-and-run crash, which ironically led to a parking ticket, featuring main character fails and humor.

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    Riley Quinn
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is one of those situations that I like the CCTV cameras. Let's hope for their sake that one was in the vicinity.

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    #39

    Why Don’t You Go Do That Tom

    Text highlighted in book mentioning Tom McEldroon wanting anonymity, paired with meme of sad character on moon, showcasing hilarious main character moments.

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    Riley Quinn
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've noticed errors are becoming commonplace in news articles. Apparently editors aren't being held to a high enough standard. Most are merely relying on AI.

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    Fyip

    Demolition company accidentally tears down wrong house, illustrating worst and hilarious main character moments from new pics.

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    Riley Quinn
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No problem. I do believe the spanking, brand new house this company pays for, including all the possessions that were destroyed, will be the necessary salve.

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    #42

    This Bird S**s On This Guy's Car Everyday

    Bird repeatedly defecating on a car despite cleaning attempts, showing a hilarious and frustrating main character moment.

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    Riley Quinn
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the reflection. Male birds will continue to abuse your car as long as they can see their reflection that they consider a rival. Cover the windows and mirror and your bird problem will go away. Oh, and don't park under trees or wires.

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    F**k Yu In Particular

    Screenshot of a sign-up form with an error message about last name length, showing a hilarious worst main character moment.

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    Settled for Infamy
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My phone number contains five 8s. Quite often the online form states "please use a legitimate number" 🤷‍♀️

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    #46

    F**k Your Anti-Bubble-Machine Crusade (And Your Porsche)

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why post this without mentioning the bubble party the locals threw in front of manbaby's balcony? https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2025/05/19/hundreds-show-up-to-protest-with-bubbles-after-homeowner-threatens-to-sue-new-orleans-bar-over-bubble-machine-blowing-on-his-porsche/

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    #52

    F**k You Zodiac Sign

    Text about a New York nightclub banning people born under Aries, showing a funny take on people becoming main characters.

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    Jumping Jellyfishes
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    1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And if you were Gemini, you had to pay double. [Source: It's an April 1st joke post from CNN- nightclub doesn't exist]

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    F**k Ohio

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are planning. You will not know when it will happen. Resistance shall be futile. The power of the buckeye compels you.

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    Getting A Speeding Ticket While Your Car Is Being Towed

    Speeding ticket issued for a car caught speeding while being towed on a busy road in Brazil.

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    #63

    Fuck You Tree

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    Michael Largey
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother was parked at the very edge of a parking lot about 100 feet across. There was a light pole in the middle of the lot. Despite being the only car in the lot, she still managed to back into the pole. And this surprised no one.

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    I Need To Know What Dan Did

    Handwritten roadside sign with humorous message, illustrating people becoming the main characters in the worst and most hilarious way.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, no, it's actually a statement of what Dan already did, not a demand. "Dan move to China." He's not good about remembering to use pronouns. XD

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    F**k Paul

    Sign reading under new management Paul is gone please come back new lower labor rates, capturing hilarious main character moment.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if that's in California... XD I recognize that business logo, that's Caliber Collision and there's quite a few of them in SoCal!

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    Okay Nature, Okay

    Ice cube shaped like a figure giving the middle finger, a hilarious example of people becoming main characters in awkward ways.

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    #77

    F**k Oregon During WWII

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    Tim Douglass
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, Portland was the only real substantial port, so 6 forts defending it seemed like enough.

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    All The Fans Work, Except Mine

    Bus ceiling controls with vents and buttons showing a hilarious main character fail in everyday situations.

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