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The expression 'going postal' is a relatively recent addition to the English lexicon. It gained traction after a series of incidents where United States Postal Service employees unleashed their frustrations violently. One of the most notorious cases occurred in 1986 when Patrick Sherrill fatally shot 14 people and injured six before taking his own life. As similar tragedies involving postal workers unfolded in subsequent years, the term quickly became synonymous with sudden, uncontrollable rage.
In modern usage, the phrase no longer strictly implies a violent outburst but rather describes someone losing their temper over minor issues. Below are ten notable examples of individuals who allowed their anger to spiral out of control.
(Note: Some of the following videos may contain explicit language; viewer discretion is advised.)
10. Satan Is Not My God
Air travel is both a marvel and a misery in the history of transportation. It allows you to cover thousands of miles in mere hours, which is nothing short of extraordinary. Coupled with the symbolic connection to religious geography—where heaven is often depicted as above—flying at 30,000 feet might be the closest many people ever get to the divine. However, the experience is far from heavenly. Navigating security checkpoints like livestock and cramming into a cramped, pressurized tube with wings often leads to heightened stress levels. For those prone to explosive anger, flying can push them to their limits.
This video seems to capture one such moment, though no context is provided to explain why this middle-aged woman is loudly invoking God, Satan, and ancient birds allegedly stolen from Mexico. The second-hand embarrassment is palpable, but the thunderous applause as she is removed from the terminal speaks volumes about how others view individuals who lose their composure in public.
9. Answer Your Door!
Introducing yourself to new neighbors can be nerve-wracking, but the situation escalates dramatically when they arrive at your doorstep in a state of simmering anger. That’s precisely what unfolded in this encounter.
From the audio, it’s clear the homeowner maintained remarkable composure as her neighbor repeatedly emphasized two points: (1) she owns a cat, and (2) the cat keeps entering her house. To be fair, her reasons for not wanting the cat inside are understandable—it’s her home, and her child has allergies. However, there are far more constructive ways to address the issue than yelling through a Ring camera.
Did you notice the cat in question casually wandering behind her during the commotion?
8. Storemaggedan
Losing your job is never easy, but being let go from Wal-Mart seems to hit particularly hard. In this video, a visibly distraught former employee storms through the store, violently sweeping items off shelves while shouting what we can only guess includes George Carlin’s infamous seven dirty words. However, 'items' doesn’t quite capture the scale of the destruction—entire displays, rows of canned goods, toilet paper, and soda bottles are strewn across the floor. Each new wave of chaos elicits audible gasps and stunned reactions from the person recording.
A workplace rarely remembers your contributions, even if you were a subpar employee (after all, being bad at your job doesn’t mean you’re a bad person). However, they will never forget how you exited. In this instance, the entire Internet has immortalized this individual’s dramatic departure.
7. Someone Come Get Their Kid
Ah, children. They’re sweet, adorable, and yet so prone to tantrums, meltdowns, and unruly behavior, often stemming from a lack of discipline at home and poor examples set by their parents. Take this kid, for instance, who likely received the wrong milkshake flavor at McDonald’s and decided it was his right to completely lose his mind.
But instead of the typical childlike reaction—crying at the table or stomping their feet—this kid takes it up a notch. He marches behind the counter, hurls his milkshake at an employee, and stands barefoot on the counter. Let’s be real—this level of audacity doesn’t develop overnight.
Thankfully, after the father noticed his son standing barefoot on the counter (yes, only after that), he swooped in and grabbed him faster than a hawk snatching a mouse from a field. What happened to the kid afterward is anyone’s guess, but given the father’s apparent lack of emotional control, he might have retaliated with a milkshake of his own.
6. You Don’t Know Paul Sheldon
The video labels her as a crazy Karen, but she’s in a league of her own—she’s a Paul Sheldon enthusiast. The catch? Paul Sheldon is to Stephen King what David Copperfield is to Charles Dickens. In other words, Paul Sheldon is a fictional character created by Stephen King, and he happens to be an author within the story.
Understanding this context makes the video even more painfully awkward. It’s almost comical in its absurdity.
The clerk at the counter deserves credit for handling the situation with grace. He diligently looks up Paul Sheldon, remains composed as the woman grows increasingly fussy, and suggests Barnes & Noble’s standard solution of ordering the book. However, the woman persists, acting as though her intense desire for the book (she claims to have waited a long time and needs it to complete her collection) will magically make the store stock titles by Paul Sheldon. She even turns to her “audience”—a group of bewildered customers—to express her shock that no one recognizes Paul Sheldon’s name.
Had she asked for Stephen King’s novel Misery, which features Paul Sheldon as a character, she might have had better luck. One of the clerks likely recognized her mistake, but at a certain point, people like her don’t deserve to be corrected, even if it would improve their reading choices.
5. I’m Not Loving It!
It’s just another typical evening at McDonald’s! While the reason for this woman’s outburst remains unclear, her overreaction speaks for itself. The scene begins with her leaning into the drive-thru window (apparently lacking the courage to enter the restaurant), grabbing something from the counter, and hurling it at the employees. Then, in a dramatic escalation, she snatches a garbage can, throws it, and even rips the iced tea dispenser from the counter, launching it at the staff.
Some people genuinely believe behaving this way is acceptable. Do they not realize such actions can lead to assault charges? Regardless, the employees contacted the police and recorded her license plate number. Word has it she’s now serving time alongside the infamous milkshake kid.
4. You’re Making Me Upset.
What would you do if you encountered someone tailgating in a high-class manner in a deserted parking area? Personally, I’d inquire about their menu and wish them a pleasant day. Sadly, not everyone shares my approach. In this video, two men are preparing a lobster feast and are about to dine when an elderly woman approaches, demanding they “Pack it up!” They comply, preferring to avoid confrontation.
One of the men calmly questions her objection to their presence, prompting her to launch into a feeble verbal attack. She eventually leaves but not before reaching into their truck and tossing their meal onto the ground.
Here’s to Karen, and kudos to these men for keeping their cool.
3. This Is My Sidewalk
One moment, you’re peacefully walking your dog, and the next, you’re confronted by a classic Karen. That’s exactly what occurred with this couple on a bright morning. An elderly woman, clad in a vibrant fuchsia bathrobe, emerges to accuse their dog of urinating on her front yard plants and even claims they aren’t cleaning up after their pet.
The couple denies her accusations, prompting the woman to escalate the situation. She dramatically steps off her front porch, declaring that the sidewalk belongs to her and that everything—*cue dramatic hand gesture*—around her house is her property.
The woman’s behavior is so over-the-top that the video almost seems scripted. However, given the other incidents on this list, it’s entirely plausible that a bathrobe-clad stranger would choose a sunny morning to start an argument.
2. You Will Not Say That About My Son
Wedding vows are an opportunity to speak candidly, express unwavering commitment, and share lighthearted jabs (within reason). They are intimate and meaningful, a unique moment between the couple. In this instance, the mother of the bride took offense to what her daughter said about her son.
The bride referred to him as “flawed”—a statement most guests understood and accepted. However, the mother-in-law erupted, shouting, “You will not say that about my son!” The bride attempted to clarify that his imperfections were part of why she loved him, but the mother-in-law refused to listen.
Her subsequent outburst shifted the focus of the wedding entirely onto herself, which we suspect was her intention all along. She wanted the room to acknowledge her presence and the fact that her son was now committed to another woman.
1. Do You Want to Have a Conversation About Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
In Connecticut, highway billboards boldly ask, “Where are you headed, heaven or hell?” If those billboards were a person, this guy would be it. While we respect others’ beliefs and the practice of spreading one’s faith, there’s a time and place for everything. Perhaps it’s more effective to embody the kindness of God and Jesus Christ through actions rather than preaching to a subway full of tired commuters. After all, actions speak louder than words.
Unsurprisingly, no one on the train was interested in the man’s sermon, with several passengers explicitly stating they didn’t want to listen. Undeterred, he persisted, ranting about how people have become desensitized to the evil in the world. Eventually, a passenger confronted him, pointing out that he was selfishly imposing his views on everyone around him.
Heaven or hell? Honestly, I’m just trying to get home and take a nap.
