From the guy who is always fishing for compliments to the acquaintance who checks in everywhere he goes, here are the 25 most maddening “friends” you’ll find on Facebook. They’re the reason Mark Zuckerberg created an unfollow button.
The friend who copies and pastes those Facebook privacy statements is the same guy who links to “Breaking Bad is coming back for another season!” news stories.
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THE GUY WHO IS “THRILLED TO OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE” HIS IMPORTANT LIFE DECISIONS
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We’re happy you landed a great new job. But don’t announce your major life events to us like we’re reporters at your own personal press conference.
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THE GUY WHO IS PURPOSELY VAGUE ABOUT HIS GOOD NEWS
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On the other hand, “just got the greatest news!” won’t cut it. We’re mildly curious about your life, but don’t make us pry for details. Just tell us your damn news already.
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THE GUY WHO SHILLS FOR HIS SHITTY PYRAMID SCAM
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We didn’t sign up the first, 10th, or 100th time you posted about your overpriced miracle workout shakes. Chances are we’re not interested this time either.
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THE GUY WHO BLATANTLY FISHES FOR COMPLIMENTS
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Buddy, you have a six-pack. You’re not allowed to post “feeling fat today” selfies.
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THE GUY WHO CHANGES HIS PROFILE PICTURE FOUR TIMES A DAY
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Oh, good. For a second there, we forgot what you looked like.
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THE GUY WHO CREATES A GOFUNDME FOR EVERY SINGLE ONE OF HIS PROBLEMS
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We’ll happily donate to help your sick relative, but we draw the line at paying for your plane ticket to Coachella or your dream honeymoon to Tahiti.
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THE GUY WHO COMPULSIVELY CHECKS IN EVERYWHERE YOU GO
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Thanks, human GPS, but we don’t need our bosses to know we went to 11 bars—and fine, McDonald’s—on a Tuesday night.
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THE GUY YOU HAVEN’T TALKED TO SINCE FRESHMAN ORIENTATION, BUT STILL LIKES ALL YOUR POSTS
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You keep doin’ you, creepy random liker.
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THE GUY WHO TRIES TOO HARD TO WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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We appreciate the novel about our shared history. But we’re not going to put in the same effort once your b-day rolls around.
Just give us a courtesy “HBD” and we’ll be fine.
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THE GUY WHO DEEP DIVES INTO YOUR PHOTOS
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We don’t know how you got so far down the rabbit hole that you just liked our photo from July ’08, but kindly climb back up.
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THE GUY WHO HAS NEVER USED GOOGLE BEFORE
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“Does anyone know what the weather’s supposed to be like this weekend?”
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THE GUY WHO SHAMES YOU FOR HAVING AN OPINION
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Let us talk shit on controversial politicians in peace . . .
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THE GUY WHO HAS AN OPINION ABOUT EVERYTHING
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. . . But badmouth our favorite candidate, and there’ll be hell to pay.
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THE GUY WHO THREATENS TO QUIT FACEBOOK EVERY WEEK
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Don’t do it! You still have so many attention-grabbing ultimatums ahead of you!