As long as weโve had the capacity, human beings have trolled each other. Sometimes, itโs just too fun to resist! If youโve ever looked at centuries-old graffiti or texts, youโll find that people have always enjoyed making fun of others or getting people riled up.
Trolling is a slang term that came about with the rise of the internet. Originally, it meant deliberately making inflammatory comments on social media just to get other people upset. Trolls were people who wanted to get an over-the-top emotional response. Weโve all seen someone say, โIgnore him โ heโs just a troll.โ
But the term has evolved to refer to almost anything done to get a rise out of someone. It could be on the internet or in person. The whole point is to try to provoke a person into a reaction.
But that doesnโt mean all trolling is mean-spirited. You can absolutely mess with someone in a lighthearted way and still have it be โtrolling.โ In those cases, itโs closer to pranking or teasing. But as long as you meet those criteria, youโre a troll.
So, trolls of the world unite! And enjoy these 75 people who like trolling, too.
1. This employee had a solution to her boss saying her hair was too long
Long hair can actually pose a problem when it comes to food safety. Having it tied up or in a hair net is sufficient. When her boss decided to make personal comments, she responded with attitude.
2. This mom obligingly โcovered upโ while breastfeeding
This mother was trying to breastfeed her hungry baby when a local busybody demanded that she โcover up.โ So โฆshe did, in the most literal way possible
3. This medic made her coworker a Halloween costume
Halloween is a great time for people to cut loose a little and have some fun at work. This medic decided to dress up as her coworker, and thankfully, he was happy to play along
4. These coworkers set up a memorial to their former cubicle mate
This employee had recently been moved to another cubicle but was still at the same job. But apparently, his former cubicle neighbors missed him enough to make this over-the-top memorial.
5. This neighbor just wanted to be part of the family
This person thought it would be pretty funny to insert herself into her neighborโs family car portrait. Youโll notice that sheโs holding hands with Dad.
6. This employee had a great idea for modern money transfer
Forget Venmo, Paypal, or Facebook money transfer โ how about flying a drone with cash tied to it? Itโs just one more modern solution to repaying debt.
7. This person got passive-aggressive about a dirty plate
Your coworkers are bound to annoy you, whether because you donโt get along or because they do things like not tossing out their dirty dishes. This employee decided to frame some trash as a work of โart.โ
This person was confused and a little bit alarmed as to why the delivery guy opened their pizza. This just bears asking โ was it the delivery driver who put it there?
When one person saw this sign riddled with spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes, they just couldnโt resist. Well, they probably could have, but they didnโt want to.
10. This daughter capitalized on her dadโs mistake
Someone in this office is REALLY riled up about people using the color printer. And when someone gets that upset, trolls are bound to come out of the woodwork in the most colorful way possible.
If thereโs anything more insulting than stealing someoneโs lunch, itโs stealing someoneโs lunch and then only giving it a 6 out of 10. To be fair, Wayne was asking for it.
13. These parents had an elaborate explanation about where babies come from
What should you do when youโre bored at home with the baby? How about staging an elaborate photo with a watermelon and then using it for future questions about where babies come from?
We all have little things that we bicker about with our significant others. Apparently, for this couple, itโs the right way to put the toilet paper on the roll.
Iโm assuming this guy ran up to his bossโs office and said, โCome quick, someone slashed your tires!โ The result was a frenzied rush down to the parking lot to find that someone had โSlashedโ their tires.
17. This troll waited 141 years for their joke to land
Someone back in 1873 had an idea for a stupid joke that would give him a chuckle. They missed the jokeโs landing by almost a century and a half, but hopefully, they know it worked.
18. This husband went the extra mile to cut his wifeโs sandwich โin halfโ
Thatโs some pretty elaborate knife work for the purpose of a troll. In case you hadnโt guessed yet, this artistโs wife asked her hubby to cut her sandwich โin halfโ but didnโt specify further.
This coupleโs adult child heard about an escaped murderer in their area and texted them to make sure they were okay. They responded with this staged photo.
When his child asked for $10 for gas for the car, he told them it was in the top left drawer of his desk. Incidentally, thatโs also where he keeps his unicorns.
22. The owner of this van likes to watch people panic
Can you imagine driving behind this van and having a moment where you thought everything was about to be over? You, sir or madam, have a sick sense of humor.
23. These coworkers arenโt good at saying goodbye
When their co-worker left for a new job, these office mates gave them some cookies that spelled out their thoughts on the matter. Those cookies are beautiful, though.
24. This troll was almost four decades in the making
When a pole fell outside their apartment and management waited months to address it, this person had an interesting response. At least itโs a nice gesture!
It takes some dedication to stay late after work just to tape creepy photos of Nicolas Cage over your coworkersโ computer mice. But hopefully, it was worth it.
This college studentโs dad ordered a pizza to be delivered to his sonโs dorm. But he couldnโt figure out why the delivery driver seemed so uncomfortable until he looked at the receipt.
29. This womanโs coworkers were really excited about her birthday
If you live where there are a lot of planes flying overhead and youโre a professional artist, why not paint some horrifying monsters on the roof? Then you can imagine that everyoneโs uncomfortable in the sky.
This guy lives near the airport in Milwaukee so he decided to do this to freak out everyone coming in for a landing. Unfortunately, heโll never be able to witness it for himself.
โWhat should we get Jim as a way to express our appreciation for his hard work at our company? A gift card? A balloon? A full-size portrait of him in military regalia?โ
Rickrolling, in case youโre super behind on pop culture, is a prank that involves playing a bait-and-switch with an online link. This YouTube commenter proposed taking it to the next level.
This person dedicated some time to this troll, making themselves a speed checker costume and then standing on the side of the road. Imagine the driverโs reaction when they saw them move.
There are all sorts of ways to quit a job and Chris has covered โ well, one of them. He knows his own worth enough to commiserate on his employerโs loss.
So many religious grandmas and parents have been tricked into putting up photos of Ewan MacGregor around their home, thinking itโs a picture of Jesus. Perhaps itโs time to introduce them to the Star Wars prequels.
This person was either really tired of listening to their neighborsโ music or just enjoyed messing with them. Or, letโs be honest โ probably a little of both.
We can only imagine what Robby and Jerry did to incur this professorโs wrath, but weโre betting theyโll never do it again. They were probably having a panic attack during the test.
When this Canadian offered to bake an America cake for a local Fourth of July celebration, they couldnโt resist sneaking in a tribute to Canada. And honestly, weโre not even mad. That takes skill!
How to confuse all your neighbors during the holidays: buy a really tall Christmas tree, saw it in half, put the bottom half in your living room and the top half on the roof. Merry Christmas, everyone!
What should you do when youโre moving out of a house and want to leave a message for the next occupants? Well, there are a lot of options. But if you have a sick sense of humor, you can do something like this.
When her child asked for money, this mom responded by giving them some โ she just took the time to roll it all up and stuff it inside of a bunch of Tootsie Roll wrappers first. I think this is the definition of extra.
Can you imagine how horrified the next person mustโve been to find labeled tighty-whities in their desk? This prankster might not have been around to witness it, but imagining it is enough.
When youโre writing hundreds of names on cups every day, you probably look for something to make it more interesting. For example, messing with your customers.
48. This mom wasnโt about to blame anything on a typo
Typos and autocorrect errors happen to all of us so youโd think Mom would be understanding. Nope, sheโs going to take the opportunity to troll and run with it.
Youโve got to have some respect for the person who took the time to troll a random, anonymous forum poster, especially when they wouldnโt even be able to see their reaction.
50. This hilarious person wanted to help their coworker look even cooler
This personโs co-worker was really excited about their new motorcycle. So of course, once they finally got to work, they took the opportunity to bedazzle it a little. Now theyโre the coolest motorcyclist on the block.
51. This husband trolled his wife for seven straight minutes
This poor woman was trying to weigh herself for seven minutes straight only to find that her husband was messing with her results. Youโd think she would know him well enough to call him out!
This is kind of a jerk move, but youโve got to admit itโs also funny. Of course, unless the people behind them see whatโs written on the sign, they wonโt get it.
This coordinated team effort got someone to reveal their password โ and considering they โsecretlyโ love 50 Cent, Iโm guessing they didnโt want that to be public knowledge.
54. These coworkers have a terrible sense of humor
Getting stabbed is a serious and traumatic event โ not to mention a painful one that can have long-term repercussions. So naturally, when it happened to this person, their coworkers responded like this.
55. This professional trolling company from the 19th century
Some places can go a bit overboard with the advertising. This woman had an interesting way of letting them know they were overdoing it. What a beautiful wreath!
Alec Baldwinโs feelings about President Trump are pretty well known, considering that he parodies him often on โSaturday Night Live.โ But his Russian MAGA hat โ referencing Russian collusion in the 2016 election โ takes it to the next level.
This person got so irritated by their coworkerโs incessant humming and singing, they decided to keep a record of all the instances. They even included timestamps and song titles.
One employee at this bookstore noticed a trend in book cover art and decided to have some fun with the display. Thatโs what you get for putting them in charge of it.
This little girl does not like to have her picture taken or maybe she just enjoys messing with her parents. Every time they take a photo, she switches at the last second from a smile to this expression.
Ryanโs coworkers have been tracking his bathroom habits and think heโs been spending just a little too much time in there. Can you say โa little close for comfort?โ
Some trolls just think theyโre so hilarious โ like this person, who couldnโt waste an opportunity to drop this corny line. Do they carry Post-Its around for this express purpose?
67. This troll wanted to freak out everyone on the highway
This person wasnโt there to see it, but they had a chuckle knowing that drivers would be freaking out for months to come โฆuntil someone finally moved those boots, of course.
This guy was surprised when his wife told him she was bringing home โ50 shades of gray.โ And true to her word, she brought homeโฆ50 shades of gray.
After former Clippers owner Donald Sterling was accused of racism and discrimination, these sports fans had an interesting response. Itโs trolling AND activism!
70. This boyfriend knew exactly how to bother his girlfriend
This guy knew how much spelling and grammar mistakes annoyed his girlfriend. So, when she got these jars, he seized his opportunity. Thanks, man, now I hate them.
As long as weโve had the capacity, human beings have trolled each other. Sometimes, itโs just too fun to resist! If youโve ever looked at centuries-old graffiti or texts, youโll find that people have always enjoyed making fun of others or getting people riled up.
Trolling is a slang term that came about with the rise of the internet. Originally, it meant deliberately making inflammatory comments on social media just to get other people upset. Trolls were people who wanted to get an over-the-top emotional response. Weโve all seen someone say, โIgnore him โ heโs just a troll.โ
But the term has evolved to refer to almost anything done to get a rise out of someone. It could be on the internet or in person. The whole point is to try to provoke a person into a reaction.
But that doesnโt mean all trolling is mean-spirited. You can absolutely mess with someone in a lighthearted way and still have it be โtrolling.โ In those cases, itโs closer to pranking or teasing. But as long as you meet those criteria, youโre a troll.
So, trolls of the world unite! And enjoy these 75 people who like trolling, too.