Fifty years ago, things were different, people would get married and have children in their twenties, buy a house and seemingly have their life figured out. But times have changed. Today, with an overcrowded planet and a focus on careers, many people in the West choose not to have children or they delay starting a family. More than 1 in 5 US adults don’t want kids.

If your phone’s photo collection is brimming with images of puppies and cats rather than snapshots of little humans, this post will likely strike a chord with you. The subreddit ‘Child-Free Memes‘ and the Instagram page ‘Child Free Memes‘ are all about the pleasures of a life untouched by diapers and tantrums.

So kick back, grab yourself a cup of coffee, and enjoy our new curated selection from these pages. As Samantha from ‘Sex and the City’ once said, this place is for double cappuccinos, not for double strollers.

#1 Thanos Was Right?

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Together, these pages have gathered a community of over 5k members who share a common viewpoint: life’s purpose doesn’t solely revolve around having children. In the past, waiting to have children was mostly seen among wealthier Americans, especially in big cities on the coasts. Educated women often postponed having babies until their careers were stable, usually in their early thirties. But in the last ten years, as more women from all backgrounds focus on education and work, delaying starting a family has become a common trend among women throughout the United States.

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Since 2007, the number of women in their twenties having babies has gone down by 28 percent. Most of the decrease is among unmarried women. Only women in their thirties and forties have been having more babies, but even that has gone down in the last three years. Caitlin Myers, an economist at Middlebury College told ‘The New York Times’: “The story here is about young women, whose births are plummeting”. She added that “the birthrate is falling fastest in places with the greatest job growth — where women have more incentive to wait.”

#4 Anytime They Ask

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#5 Shocker, But It Has To Be Said

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Those who advocate against having babies even have a name for themselves: anti-natalists. Not only do they encourage families without children but also the gradual fading away of people. While it started long ago in ancient Greece, social media has recently made this idea much more popular. Even though there aren’t many anti-natalists, some of their ideas, especially about the planet, are starting to become more popular. According to the BBC, “Among them are concerns about genetic inheritance, not wanting children to suffer, the concept of consent, and worries about overpopulation and the environment.”

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Although anti-natalist groups may use pessimistic language, they don’t appear to pose a violent risk. When discussing extinction, it’s more of a discussion than an actual danger. Most people online don’t talk about hurting anyone.

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#11 Atleast 3 Money

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#12 Italy vs. The Wiggles

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However, there’s a catch. In less developed countries, large families with numerous children are often the norm. From cultural values to social fairness, there are various reasons why poor families might have many children, and these factors also lead to high birth rates in less wealthy countries. From cultural values to social fairness, let’s look at some main reasons.

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In places where children are regarded as blessings according to religious beliefs, having a bigger family is seen as a greater blessing. In many parts of the Global South, couples without children may experience social stigma. Impoverished families, particularly those relying on farming, may have more children to assist with their way of life, including taking care of older family members and younger siblings as they grow up.

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In the end, people’s perspectives on having children and the size of their families can be quite complicated. It’s affected by things like culture, money, and society, all which play a role in shaping how people decide about having children.

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#28 One Of My Favourites

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#29 It’s That Simple

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#35 That’s Just Volume 1

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It doesn’t matter if you own a big hound or a fluffy little tabby, you know how persuasive an animal can be when they smell a tasty snack. From wagging their tails to their piercing gaze, they have plenty of weapons at their disposal to convince us to give them a bite.

And if all fails, some are determined enough to try out the last option — stealing!

We at Bored Panda put together a new collection of amusing photographic evidence, showcasing shameless pet thieves in the middle of their crimes. I wonder what excuse would they give to a judge.

#1 My Large Icy Was Full When I Went In The Store For 2 Minutes

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#2 Someone Left The Peanut Butter On The Counter

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According to biologist Genevieve Dugal, there are several reasons why a dog might be stealing food, with the most obvious being that they’re just hungry. Especially if they have understood very well that the kitchen counter or the dining table conceals tasty treasures to reach for!

After all, you spend your time cooking mouth-watering food there; it’s normal for your dog to want to nibble on a piece of it too.

#3 I Was Trying To Take A Photo Of The Cake I Baked Until Someone Snuck Up On Me

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#4 Someone Liked The Taste Of Butter Chicken

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#5 When You Leave The Yogurt Unattended

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“Even if your dog is not necessarily hungry, he still tries to steal food because he receives a reward each time he succeeds,” Dugal added.

“And we’re not just talking about the piece of meat as such: by stealing food from under your nose, your pup also catches your eye!”

#6 My Dog, Aspen, Always Grabs Things Out Of The Pantry And Brings Them To Us With This Face

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#7 I Found My Dog’s Butter Stash This Morning, Buried In Her Bed. She Doesn’t Want To Talk About It

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#8 Of All The Dogs I’ve Ever Had, He’s The Worst One

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Indeed, who has never reacted in front of their dog trying to steal food by telling him to stop or by suggesting to go get the ball instead?

So even if you reprimand them, you are paying attention to your pet and that gives him a good reason to keep at it.

#9 My Dad Says He Can Never Eat Anything In Peace

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#10 The Cat Was Mad We Weren’t Home To Feed Her Dinner. So She Got Back At Us By Ripping Apart A Pack Of Bagels And Taking A Tiny Bite Out Of Each One

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#11 Cute Noodle Stealing A Noodle

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“In short, when a dog behaves in a certain way and that behavior is rewarded or reinforced, they are more likely to repeat that behavior over and over again,” Dugal explained.

“Finding a delicious piece of chicken on the counter is an incredible reward in itself. But if he also gets your attention every time, he is likely to repeat this behavior until he is no longer rewarded.”

#12 My Mom’s Mini-Horse Got Into The House And Stole A Banana

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#13 Spaghetti Thief

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Whether you have a young puppy or a senior dog, a lack of obedience training may be the reason why he keeps jumping on around the kitchen or stealing food elsewhere. Some dogs can steal food simply because they never learned it was forbidden. Or maybe they just need a little reminder!

To remedy this behavior, you will need to teach—or re-teach—your doggo to react differently to food that is not theirs.

In other words, your pooch might be bored! The lack of physical and mental stimulation can lead to many behavioral problems, including stealing food

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#16 You Can Take The Kitty Out Of The Dumpster, But You Can’t Take The Dumpster Out Of The Kitty

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#17 I Caught Him Stealing A Slice Of Beef Cheek On The Taco Night

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But as we can see, cats can commit this crime too. First and foremost they are natural-born hunters so even if you routinely lay out the very best cat food or best wet food in their bowls every day, it’s still in their nature to catch something.

Cats love to explore, hence why outdoor kitties often come back with a small rodent or bird from their excursions, but even this might not stop them from pouncing on your dinner!

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#19 I Left My Food Unattended For 2 Minutes, And My Cat Fell Asleep While Eating It

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#20 Trying To Sneak A Steak Bite

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At first, it may be entertaining watching your cat sneak a bite, but it’s in your (and the animal’s) best interest to put an end to this.

Cats have sensitive digestive systems and don’t process foods that are high in sugar or fat well enough.

Also, parasites can spread from the food that they’ve stolen, which is another risk that you don’t want to experience.

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#22 I Spent An Entire Day Baking Challah Bread, Only To Have It Stolen

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#23 Yesterday I Rescued This Kitten From A Cruel Life As A Stray, Today He Shamelessly Stole My Son’s Lunch. I’ve Taken In A Criminal

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Trained vet, Jo Woodnutt said, “Cats might steal food because they’re hungry, because they want attention, or because they like your food better than theirs!”

“Consider whether your cat could be hungry – did you forget to feed them? Have they recently been put on a diet?”. If your cat appears hungry despite getting enough calories, Woodnutt recommends considering whether or not they have other symptoms. Hunger can be a sign of common cat conditions like hyperthyroidism and diabetes.

#24 My Parent’s Great Dane Stole The Coffee Mate

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#25 Every Single Night. Doesn’t Matter What’s For Dinner

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#26 Pizza Thief Caught In The Act

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When your cat appears immediately when you get the frying pan out, it’s possible that they are just begging for your attention or want to be involved, particularly if their young or extra curious. But they it could also be a sign of their dominant behavior, trying to assert their ‘right’ to what’s on your plate.

#27 He Stole A Stale Baguette I Was Saving To Make Breadcrumbs And He’s Been Carrying It Around For Three Days

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#28 Let Me Introduce You To The Freak Living In My Flat – Jax. I Caught Him Licking Our Sauce

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#29 “Put Them On A Raw Meat Diet.” They Said. This Carb-Craving Criminal Pulled The Bagels Out Of The Cupboard

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Woodnutt says this most commonly happens because human food is interesting and tastes different from what they’re used to. “The added salt and sugar in our food can make it taste even nicer to cats. The different textures are exciting, too,” she explained, “Some cats eat human food to get attention – even though it’s usually negative attention (telling them off), it’s better than nothing.”

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#31 I’m Just Trying To Peacefully Eat My Breakfast

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#32 Lettuce-Stealing Little Thief

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The best way to deal with the problem is not to let it develop in the first place. If your cat begs, never feed tidbits and make sure any visitors know that’s the house rule. Any food accidentally dropped on the floor should be cleared up as soon as possible. Don’t leave food lying around, either because some cats are very accomplished thieves and can open cupboards or even boxes. 

#33 I Heard A Noise In The Pantry. This Fool Was In There Eating A Bag Of Raw Flour And Is Now Shocked That His Mouth Is Full Of Dough

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#35 Smokes Stole A Pringle

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If you’ve inherited a cat with a problem – perhaps you’ve rehomed a cat from an elderly relative, or taken in a shelter cat – then you’ll need to go to greater lengths to retrain him. Never reward begging behavior with food from the table. You can feed your cat at a similar time to your own mealtime so that you can be sure he’s not actually hungry. (Cats in the wild prefer small, regular meals and may eat several times a day, so you could try feeding yours three or even four smaller meals during the day.)

Another great tool is distraction. You can get a cat treat ball and put his meal in that, so that they have to work a lot harder to get at it or offer a favorite toy. If your cat’s unwanted behavior is because he’s bored, then increasing playtimes can help.

For more mischievous pet-thieves, fire up our earlier picture collections here and here.

#36 Pretended He Was Sleeping, Then Slowly Moved Towards The Food

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#37 She Looks Guilty

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#38 Meet Harold, The Reason We Now Close Jars Of Pasta Sauce When We Recycle Them

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#39 My Puppy Decided He Also Wanted A Piece Of My Mom’s Birthday Cake

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#40 Sketti Thief

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#41 He Stole A Cheeseburger And Just Had It Sitting In His Mouth

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#42 I Turned My Back For 10 Seconds

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#43 My 15-Year-Old Deaf Cocker Spaniel Thought He Was Being Sneaky Loudly Stealing Chips When The Kids Left The Pantry Open

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#44 Mother, You Know That Muffin You Left On The Side? Well, It Exploded

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#45 Who Stole The Pizza Crust Off My Plate?

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#46 Honestly, I Have No Idea Where All That Cheese Went

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#47 Every Morning, I Feed The Dog Outside So The Cats Don’t Bother Her. Today I Was Not Fast Enough, So She Picked Out Something To Eat And Waited By The Door

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#48 Breakfast With A Cat

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#49 She Stole My Bacon And Then Didn’t Eat It

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#50 No Kitty, It’s Not For You

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A PLUS size fashion fan has revealed how she handles her haters who troll her for wearing a bikini. 

The social media star is determined to promote positivity and receives compliments as well as criticism.

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Adele flaunts her size 22 body in dental floss bikinis ignoring any haters who troll her.

The fashion fan says she feels her sexiest in skimpy clothes and showing of her curves. 

In one TikTok video Adele declared she believed her body was a bikini body even if she knew some people wouldn’t like it. 

At the seaside in a thin white bikini She said: “Now this, this is a bikini body.”

“I’m ready to go p*ss some people off at the beach.”

Even Adele was stunned when the video racked up over 4.6 million views in just a few days. 

Unsurprisingly Adele is no stranger to trolls, in all of her videos she regularly receives hate, this video was no different.  

One user said: “No one mentioned the elephant in the room.”

Another said: “Early grave, sad but true.”

But Adele has her own unique way of dealing with her haters. 

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She said: “No worries, just smile and wave lol.”

Adele also uses her platform to encourage others to be more comfortable in their skin. 

In another video she has: “If there is anything you should stop wearing at the age of 40 it’s the weight of the people’s opinions.”

Despite the trolls Adele has racked up over 40,000 followers online. 

Many of her followers leave encouraging and supportive messages. 

One user said: “I hope you got a nice tan. So many people, including myself, wish that they could do that whatever size they are.”

Another said: “Good for you girl. in a world of filters it’s nice to see real women.”

“Good on ya girl. Society has become so judgmental, no wonder so many youngsters have major hang ups. Maybe not a size 10, but she’s beautiful anyway,” said a third viewer.