# Schadenfreude

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**Created:** [January 2, 2008, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/schadenfreude/247962 "2008-01-02T09:58:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 2, 2008, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/schadenfreude/247962/1 "2008-01-02T09:58:51Z")

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Okay so one thing I’ve found particularly entertaining is reading and contributing to [[SIZE=2]schadenfreude[/SIZE]](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schadenfreude) type threads.

You know…Threads like

“what’s the baddest thing you’ve ever done”  
“most embarassing songs you love”  
“5 things you regret”

I’ve noticed these kind of threads get the most views and responses. So what is it about schadenfreude that we all find so appealing?

For me, it’s because I love love love the “shadow side” of people. I like to know that people are fallible, just like me. Also, I have always been in favour of the under-dog, the unseen and bigger picture. I love hearing about loopholes in all kinds of rules, and how to get through them.

Discuss:

//Edit: I have been called a [yenta](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yenta) more than once.