These People Pulled Off Hilarious, Real-Life Power Moves

All of us wish we could pull off power moves that actually work, but that’s not always the case in real life. The coolest characters in books, movies, and TV shows seemingly always get away with things that wouldn’t be the case for us regular folk.

Family. They should always be there for you when you need them (or something from them). If they’re having a tough time, you should be open to helping them or just lending a listening ear. There are moments when they take things too far.

During the pandemic, students were hit hard with the reality of having to make the transition from being in-person to having their classes online. For teachers, it was a pretty big learning curve, and students would only hope that nobody saw their embarrassing background on Zoom.

When you’re a parent with a couple of kids, it can be hard to find a moment to spend alone or even take time for a much-needed nap. There’s always something to be done and rarely do you ever get to do what you want.

Remember the “Ok Boomer” movement that became really popular some years back? Well, it definitely angered and irritated lots of boomers since they were being called out on all the things they failed to fix and clean up globally and environmentally. But, the older generations were also young once and felt the same way.

When creating an online account, you probably want to give some thought to your username. There are certain people who just put any name and others take it way too seriously. In most cases, people are pretty invested in the username they choose. So, if you do change it, you better be fine with the fact that you won’t get your old one back!

Back in the day, school talent shows were very exciting events, and students would often witness some crazy things. From singing to acrobatics, anything flew at the annual talent show, but nothing could prepare the audience for this student’s comedy routine.

In life, there are many times when we have to go through with something we don’t want to participate in. Well, the grandfather of this girl had a really unique way to fulfill his church duty while also not getting caught.

There are some coworkers in this world who will never use their own supplies, but steal yours instead. If that’s the case, this amazing power move changes the game. Be like this guy and put a yellow Sharpie cap on the black Sharpie so your coworker won’t steal it!

Remember those dress-up days at school that were the highlight of your week? It turned into a competition of seeing which student wore the best and wackiest costume. Nevertheless, there always was that one kid who did something completely different.

Having your original and witty memes stolen is horrible, and it often happens to get more engagement and followers. However, this Twitter user made the ultimate power move and it’s just too good to not mention.

In life, there will be times when you have to give yourself credit for what you’ve accomplished. There’s nothing wrong with that because being your own biggest fan is a true power move. This janitor took it upon himself to write a glowing review of his performance at the store he works at.

When you’re close with your family, you get used to knowing your sibling’s partners. As you keep learning more and more, you may be surprised to find out why your sibling is so fond of them. Well, this person’s brother’s ex-girlfriend turned out to be much smarter than his brother.

While growing up and becoming an adult is inevitable, it’s still kind of odd. You go from being a kid one day to living alone in your own apartment and inviting your parents over for dinner. We would only hope that you defrosted the dinner before they came over.

Before the Internet existed and there were websites for crowdfunding, kids had to get creative when they wanted to go to a concert. This kid put his church in the position of raising funds so he and his friend could attend a Bilink 182 concert. Hint: it worked!

For those who having hearing impairments, the ways that they communicate with people differs. While some go the traditional route and learn sign languag and read lips, others have hearing aids to help with their hearing. So, this genius boy used his hearing aid for another reason completely.

Being young means doing silly things without thinking about the consequences. Whether that’s blaming an accident on your siblings or accidentally knocking over a valuable item in the house, accidents happen. However, this person waited 11 years to do something that was certainly not an accident.

It’s kind of a fact that older folks have a harder time understanding technology. While we try our best to be patient with them, our frustration often comes out. So, this person’s mom called him every day, asking him where the Google Chrome icon was on her computer. He pulled a boss move and made a hilarious custom desktop wallpaper.

Ah, high school. That really was one of the worst times (and the best for some), although middle school was pretty awful, too. What never got old is seeing a teacher walk into another teacher’s classroom and being completely stunned at the sight. We often forget that teachers have their own lives outside of school.

When you attend a convention, you want to find a way to be as unique as possible in your costume choice. This guy did something that nobody else would have thought of, and he was the star of the convention that year.

During the course of history, there have been many odd and wild artists who have done things that seem pretty out there. They have also challenged how we perceive reality. This particular artist goes above and beyond to do that.

Bringing a new pet home is wonderful and exciting. It’s always a joy to introduce a furry fella into the family, but this often makes others jealous. The dog in this family is getting too much attention and this woman is feeling left out.

There are some legendary weddings that are meant to go down in history. Not all weddings are tuxedos and white dresses, there’s also pig costumes. The couple in this story decided to tell their closest friends they were having a costume party, and then broke the news that they actually were getting married.

These days, people won’t hesitate to share intimate details about themselves and their lives online. Twitter is specifically designed for people to do exactly that. So, Jeremy could have been a sweetheart and given this girl a few dollars, but did something else instead.

This father’s two sons both graduated from their respective schools and that’s a huge achievement. But, baked off of this tweet, you’d think he clearly favored one over the other. Perhaps, the second sign was just a way to push his son to do even better.

Jenga is a really fun game to play. It’s all about being crafty and skillful with each move, making sure you don’t make the whole tower collapse. This Jenga man has to have a few boxes of Jenga pieces balancing on one block. We hope he doesn’t lose.

Who likes following rules? Yes, they’re obviously necessary, but sometimes they are also made to be broken. Sometimes, however, people are clever enough to find ways around them. These guys in the Yu-Gi-Oh card tournament stunned everybody, showing up with a 2,000+ deck of cards.

You probably have that one friend who is extremely picky about their food and it’s always a pain to go out to eat with them. The only food that they will happily eat are chicken nuggets, even at a fancy steakhouse.

When living in America, you will likely encounter Jehovah’s Witnesses at your doorstep. They’re always very friendly, but they often show up at the worst time.

Sometimes dogs and cats just won’t do for some people and they want a rabbit instead. They are really cute, afterall! There are moments when teasing pets is a given, just like this guy and his pet bunny.

There are certain teachers who might pick on that one student at school, but they have no idea what might be coming to them. When they ask nicely for a pen, you should probably be suspicious.

At times, parents have to amuse themselves and play harmless pranks on their kids to get through the tough days. We’re positive that parents have acted like a toy is missing, when really they hid it (or even lost it).

Hackers have different specialities and different intentions. Sometimes, they steal money or important personal information. Other times, they’ll hack your wifi for fun and send a goofy photo of themselves on the toilet.

This text exchange is bound to bring up some laughs, but not for the mother if she truly believes in superstitions. The saying “Step on a crack, break your mother’s back” was something we would hear as children. We tried our best to avoid every single crack on the sidewalk.

Being an employee at any company is full of pros and cons, good times and bad times. Hopefully, you work at a place with great benefits and a decent salary. That’s not always the case, sadly.