Culture

These are the most viral tweets of the year that make you giggle, even though you might have gasped at the same time. These popular tweets might come from a dark place, but they sure are funny.Here are a<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-twisted-funny-viral-tweets-071322/erin-maxwell"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-twisted-funny-viral-tweets-102022/erin-maxwell?ref=profile_own">few twisted tweets </a>that are as dark as they are absolutely hilarious.

30 Of The Most Twisted Tweets Of 2022 That Made Us Smile In The Most Sinister Way

General

Erin Maxwell

Language

Since 2003, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/">Merriam-Webster</a> has put out its list of top “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/topics/merriam-webster-word-of-the-year-archive-see-all">Words of the Year</a>.” The choices include 10 of the most influential and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/common-terms-and-phrases-origins/melissa-sartore">prevalent words</a> used in mainstream media, popular culture, and across the zeitgeist.&nbsp;Initially chosen by data from visits to Merriam-Webster's website, the Words of the Year transitioned <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cnet.com/culture/merriam-webster-launches-word-of-the-year-online-poll/">in 2006</a> to ones determined by online polls and website user suggestions. The results range from long-established nouns, verbs, and modifiers to newly coined terms that match the changing world. At the top of the heap is the coveted “Word of the Year."We got curious about what the winner of Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year was from each year - and whether or not we've ever used it. What about you? How many of the Merriam-Webster Words of the Year do you actually use?&nbsp;

Every Merriam-Webster 'Word Of The Year,' Ranked By How Much People Actually Use Them

Every Merriam-Webster 'Word Of The Year'

Melissa Sartore

Endometriosis is a chronic disease where endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus. Famous people are not immune to this disease, and there are actually quite a few celebrities with endometriosis. It can be painful, and even cause infertility. Despite the fact that millions of women across the globe are affected by endometriosis, there is still a need for a lot more research on treating and preventing the condition.&nbsp;Several celebrities have helped to raise awareness by sharing their own experiences. For example, after having surgery to remove her uterus and appendix, Amy Schumer said that her “lifelong pain” associated with endometriosis was gone. Lena Dunham had a hysterectomy at age 31 due to the condition. Some surgeries for this disease focus on removing the endometrial tissue from where it shouldn't be. Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi had five such procedures.Read on below to learn about the female celebrities who have spoken out about their struggle with getting diagnosed with endometriosis, and how they felt after undergoing surgery for it.

28 Celebrities Who Have Spoken Out About Their Endometriosis

Person

Jules Burke

Single season is every season.All posts sourced from r/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Tinder/">Tinder</a>.

31 Online Dating Fails That Made Us Cringe The Hardest In 2022

Alyssa Mariano

While most people try to be merry and jolly throughout the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/brutally-honest-christmas-tweets/ramya-jaishankar-1">holiday season</a>, it's easy for things to take a chaotic turn. Here are the most entertaining tweets from people who got <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/unpopular-christmas-opinions/alyssa-mariano">brutally honest about Christmas</a>. Vote up the tweets you'd hit “like” on!

25 Chaotic Christmas Tweets That Made Us Spit Out Our Hot Cocoa

M. Garcia

Funny

If you need a little lightheartedness this holiday season, we've got the list for you! We've rounded up some of the funniest tweets from women about the holidays to help you relax in between holiday parties and visits from your in-laws. Check them out and vote for your faves!

Just 24 Silly Tweets From Women About The Holidays To Get You In A Festive Mood

Jane LaCroix

While traveling to other cities, states, countries, continents - and even just other people's homes - we're often exposed to other ways of life. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/culture-shocks-in-usa/elle-tharp">American customs</a> are certainly different from German or Japanese customs, for example, and families around the world handle various <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cultural-religious-differences-we-learned-about-at-peoples-homes/will-morgan-1">traditions like mealtime</a> differently from what you might be accustomed to.&nbsp;We compiled the strangest, most enlightening, and funniest stories of culture shock we heard in 2022. Vote up the ones you find to be most unexpected.Comments may have been edited for length and clarity.

Stories About Culture Shock We Just Heard In 2022

Dave Rubinstein

Weird History

Language can be a tricky thing, and it can be particularly challenging to figure out how something is properly pronounced. Indeed, it can be surprising to learn just how frequently even very well-known names - of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/commonly-mispronounced-famous-things/molly-weinfurter">famous things</a>,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mispronounced-foreign-locations/emily-mast">famous places</a>, and even&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-mispronounced-actor-names/molly-weinfurter">famous people</a> - have been so widely mispronounced.&nbsp;It is, of course, very important, as well as respectful, to learn how to pronounce things in the way they should be. What’s more, it is also very rewarding, demonstrating just how fascinating language can be, adapting and changing in the mouths of those who speak it, rather than staying static and unchanging over time.

Names We Just Realized In 2022 We've Been Mispronouncing

Names We've Been Saying Wrong Until This Year

Thomas West

Twitter

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/wholesome-parent-twitter-aug-2022/damon-davis">Parent Twitter </a>is full of hilarious tweets - but some go above and beyond. Here are some of the best ones from 2022 we could find. Vote up your favorites below!

25 Of The Funniest Tweets From 2022 From Parents Who Deserve A Gold Star For Trying Their Very Best

Damon Davis

Watchworthy

2022 was a great year for the small screen as television offerings often rivaled the silver screen for content, acting, storytelling, and overall achievement. From the final seasons of long-running sagas to miniseries that packed a punch, audiences had a lot to say about the year in television. And some of it was a bit twisted.&nbsp;Here are a few offhand tweets we found regarding this year's TV content. Please vote up the best or funniest posts related to the small screen.&nbsp;

30 Viral Yet Slightly Twisted Tweets That Prove 2022 Was One Of The Best Years Ever For Television

Twitter users love getting brutally honest online, and this past year was no different. Here are the hilariously unfiltered tweets that kept us entertained all throughout 2022. Vote up the tweets that are worthy of a retweet!Check out last year's<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/personal-tweets-aug-19-2022/miguelgr">&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/personal-tweets-2021-roundup/ramya-jaishankar-1">personal tweets roundup</a>.

36 Brutally Honest Tweets We Found In 2022 That Got Super Real, Super Fast

The funny ladies of Twitter did not hold back this year and we're so happy they didn't. We've rounded up the most hilarious tweets from women in 2022 (basically doing the lord's work, you can thank us later). Check them out and vote for the funniest ones– and don't forget to send some to your friends!

45 Hilarious Tweets From Women In 2022 So You Can End Your Year On A Funny Note

The Best of 2022

This year was a great year for horror. We got plenty of new iconic characters added to the genre; here are some of our faves.

31 Tweets About The Best New Horror Characters Of 2022

Ian Carlos Crawford

2022 was a banner year for horror movies. Not only were they box-office smashes, but a ton of new and original films resonated with audiences. From the double-dose of X and Pearl to new Halloween and Hellraiser films, there was truly something for fans of every subgenre. Here's what people on Twitter had to say about these scream-filled fright fests. Be sure to give them a follow and vote up your favorites.

21 Posts That Prove 2022 Was One Of The Best Years Ever For Horror Movies

Mark Rennie

Relationships

Nothing is scarier than being in a relationship. Here are some stories from this Halloween that made us think twice about getting cuffed this fall.

12 Haunting Relationship Confessions This Halloween That Spooked Us Into Staying Single

morganthomas

Halloween

‘Tis the season for ghost, ghouls, and ghastly ones to come creeping to your door at night begging for something sweet to eat. And sometimes it isn’t monsters. Sometimes its co-workers, neighbors, and the occasional disgruntled teenager. Since Halloween is the season of sweets, here are a few sweet tweets about sugary confections and the tradition of trick-or-treating to boost your spirits.&nbsp;

21 Chaotic Tweets About Halloween Candy And Trick-Or-Treating That Hit A Sweet Spot

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Lists about films and TV shows told by the visuals-intensive medium that allows storytellers to weave fantastical legends told by unforgettable characters.

Animation Mania

Animated TV

There have been many fantastic animated TV shows throughout the history, but which ones are the best? Some people think that cartoons are just for children (just check out our list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kids-cartoons/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best kids&#39; cartoons</a>), but there are many that have frequent themes that even adults will enjoy. From classic <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-animated-series-ever-made?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">animated series</a> like &quot;Looney Tunes,&quot; &quot;The Flintstones,&quot; and &quot;The Jetsons&quot; to the modern day hits of &quot;The Simpsons&quot; and &quot;South Park,&quot; there are many great cartoons available. Both classic cartoons and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-animated-series/ranker-tv" target="_blank">current animated series </a>make this list of the best cartoons of all time.&nbsp;For anime, check out these lists of the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time">best anime series</a> and&nbsp;the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time">best superhero anime</a> of all time..

The cartoon was created during the silent movie era as a short that was shown before movies. They gained even more popularity when the talkies came around, most notable of these were made by the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/walt-disney-facts/coy-jandreau?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Walt Disney</a> company and Warner Bros with &quot;Merry Melodies&quot; (which later became &quot;Looney Tunes&quot;). With the invention of the television, cartoons and animated programs finally found a realm in which to flourish.

This is a list of the best cartoons of all time, including series <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-cartoon-year-you-were-born/mallory-weiler" target="_blank">from years past</a> and ones that are still going today. Vote up your favorite or make your own version.

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The Flintstones

The Best Cartoons of All Time

TV Program

The Best Cartoons & Animated Shows Of All Time, Ranked

Ranker Community

Funny lists to get you through your 8th lockdown.

Silly Things to Make You Laugh

Lists about the wonderful and horrifying practice of trying to find one's soulmate.

The Art of Dating

What <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movie-pick-up-lines/ranker-film" target="_blank">good lines</a> do you always go to when you spot a hottie across the bar? This list of pick up line jokes and humor, culled from TV shows, films, stand-up comedy and pop culture might help you add an icebreaker or two to your rotation. These one-liners and humorous anecdotes look at <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-pick-up-line-memes/nathandavidson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">funny pick up lines</a> from a variety of perspectives, and try to find humor in wry observations, through irony and sarcasm, and even just by being silly. Human beings love to laugh, and being able to notice life&#39;s little absurdities can make even bad days seem a bit cheerier, and help catch the eyes of the ladies (or gents!).

Some of these <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pick-up-line-jokes/jack-napier" target="_blank">funny ice breakers</a> and one-liners are designed with that in mind, from amusing little witticisms to obscure references to puns. Others take a more satirical approach and are cheesy ice breaker lines that use hypocrisy and criticism for laughs. No matter what the approach, these sexy come ons will make you laugh and you&#39;ll find breaking the ice with a joke isn&#39;t as tricky as it seems.

The jokes on this page take many forms and are written in different formats. Some have a very traditional set-up/punchline style, with the set-up in bold and the punchline written smaller in the space below. Others are more like mini-stories or scenarios, in which case they&#39;ve simply been broken up in a way that&#39;s convenient and easy to read. Go through them all and vote for your favorites!

Guys, Win Over the Ladies With These Funny Pick-Up Lines

The Funniest Pick-Up Lines

Funny Pick Up Lines | List of Cheesy Ice Breakers Lines

Jack Napier

Lists about ways people around the world and throughout history have altered their own appearances in the quest for physical beauty.

Hey, Good Lookin'

Makeup! Moisturizer! Nail stuff! Whatever! Gather up your gift cards. Every beauty product on earth isn't gonna buy itself.

Cosmetically Connected

Makeup

Emily Dickinson once said &quot;Beauty is not caused. It (simply) is.&quot; Well, that may be true, but it won't stop us from feverishly seeking out the next magic wonder for halting the speeding bullet of aging. Where today we are slaves to Botox and silicone, the ladies of yester-year resorted to some truly brain-cringing practices. What's scarier is that most of these traditions/practices somehow still exist today...somewhere.&nbsp;What are the strangest beauty treatments women have used? There are some bizarre ones on this list, so if you're into that type of thing and are experimental, take a look at this&nbsp;

The 15 Most Bizarre Beauty Treatments Women Have Ever Used

Product

Weird Beauty Treatments | List of Crazy Treatments

Sonja Holbrook

Lists about cosmetic surgeries and the people who have them.

Under the Knife

Lifestyle

Which celebrities are most likely to have had nose jobs? The subject is a hotly debated one. Some celebs come clean and admit that they&#39;ve had work done, including a &quot;nose job&quot; (rhinoplasty). Others definitely look like they&#39;ve had some sort of plastic surgery, but they won&#39;t say one way or the other. Everyone listed here is rumored to have had a nose job, or has openly admitted to having one. Some are obvious, while others are far more subtle.&nbsp;

Zac Efron

Celebrity Nose Jobs: Before and After

Mark Holmes

Megan Marie Hart

Maria Callas

Montserrat Caballé

Understanding

Loyal

Trustworthy

Elvis Presley

Adele

Prince

Italy

Greece

Iceland

Lists that rank the greatest works, composers, and musicians by instrument. 

Classical Music & Opera

Vote on these lists of outstanding female vocalists, musicians, songwriters, and performers in every genre.

Who Run the World?

While opera isn't the most popular for of modern entertainment, it is still a significant cultural staple in many countries, and can be an incredibly moving experience. An opera singer is skilled in the art of singing, acting, and most importantly, projecting their voice in a powerful way to a live audience, filling the entire theatre with music. Female opera singers can hit the high notes with ease.Who are the best female opera singers of all time?&nbsp;The talented women featured on this list have made a significant impact in the world of opera, and are incredibly talented. Female opera singers are usually sopranos or altos. If you’re interested in opera and want to see these female singers in action, but can't afford to attend, there are many operas available on DVD as well.The greatest female opera singers on this list include Maria Callas, Renee Fleming, and Anna Gottlieb. Vote up the best of the best below or add the top female opera singers you think are the best if they aren't already on the list.

Leontyne Price

The Greatest Female Opera Singers of All Time

Buster McDermott

The many wonderful things that make life worth living. 

All Good Things

What are the&nbsp;best, most positive personality traits a person can have? This is a crowdsourced list of the most desirable&nbsp;attributes and qualities men and women and have, ranked by people like you.&nbsp;Wondering how others become well-liked with great personalities? These admirable character traits are what women really want and what men like; they are what people strive to be and what others look for in a mate.

The best qualities in a person will vary, based on the person assessing or being assessed, but there&#39;s no denying there are certain qualities to look for in a person that are common across the board. Most people would agree that the best traits in a person include being trustworthy, loyal, and fun, but what else constitutes the best quality traits in a person?

When it comes to looking for the greatest qualities in a friend or the best qualities in a mate, there are questions to be answered when determining what your compatibility with another person will be like &quot;does my mate value the same qualities I do&quot; or &quot;do my friend and I share the same qualities.&quot;

What are the top qualities in a person? What are some examples of&nbsp;unique personality traits? What are the most important qualities in a person? Whether you&#39;re trying to determine the best qualities in another person or trying to answer the question &quot;what qualities should I have,&quot;&nbsp;this is a great place to see what qualities other people value.

The Best Qualities in a Person

Best Qualities in a Person | Attractive Personality Traits

Samantha Dillinger

The most beautiful, stunning, unforgettable cities, beaches, and attractions at the world that should be at the very top of your Must-See list.

Dream Destinations

The Travel Bug

Travel

There's nothing like traveling and seeing the world to broaden your horizons and the countries on this list are the most beautiful places in the world. Vote up the most gorgeous destinations below or add a beautiful country to visit if it isn't already listed. This list should encourage you to travel and see some of these gorgeous landscapes for yourself. The pictures of beautiful countries below are incredible, but nothing beats seeing these locations in person.Many people love Italy because of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-magical-cities-in-the-world/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">magical cities</a> of Rome, Venice, Florence, and the spectacular Amalfi Coast. Breathtaking scenes are everywhere! What factors go into considering the most beautiful countries in the world? Certainly, many of these gorgeous countries are home to the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-natural-wonders-in-the-world" target="_blank">most beautiful natural wonders in the world</a>, along with the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-buildings-around-the-world" target="_blank">most beautiful buildings</a>. It's hard to argue, for example, with Australia as a popular travel destination, given the extraordinary natural wonders it is home to.What do you believe is the prettiest country? Time to vote and rerank the top most beautiful countries in the world below.

Austria

The Most Beautiful Countries in the World

Country

Most Beautiful Countries In The World

Fascinating things you didn't know about your favorite entertainers, and lists that rank the greatest rock singers and musicians ever to grace the spotlights.

True Rock Stars

Complete <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-female-singers/barbie4298?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of famous singers</a> &amp; musicians with one name, crowdsourced and ranked by name recognition. No need for a last name! These mononymous singers have so much name-recognition that they are simply addressed by a single name. Singers may choose to go by a single stage name to stand out, sound distinctive, or as a part of their culture. (Bjork, for example, only goes by one name because it is custom in Iceland to address others by one name only.) There are a ton of both male and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female singers</a> with one name &ndash; so which ones are the best ever?

In the West, mononymity is normally a privilege of famous people, celebrities, writers, artists, entertainers, musicians, pop stars, and athletes. Of all of these types of artists, there are far more musicians that go by one name than others. Some one name <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-with-stage-names/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">stage names</a> are merely the performer&#39;s given name (Rihanna, Ke$ha, Cher, Madonna, Beyonce), other mononymous musicians go by their surnames (Liberace, Morrissey), and many are <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/words-that-should-be-real/lauren-slocum?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">made up words</a> (Xzibit, Ginuwine) or nicknames (Sting, Bono, Moby).&nbsp;

Use this list to research singers and musicians with one name and vote up your favorites!