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25 Images That Evoke A Feeling Of 'Thanks, I Hate It'
Sometimes, you see something that you simultaneously appreciate and regret viewing. This happens relatively frequently online, and the subreddit Thanks, I Hate It exists to commemorate this highly specific emotion.
Whether it's a bizarrely modified household object, a demented piece of artwork, or a sick and twisted meme, each post aims to provoke the titular response: "Thanks, I hate it." The unique blend of the typically unrelated emotions of gratitude and disgust is what draws users back, in search of an emotional rush that you simply can't get from things that are good to look at.
Members of the subreddit are encouraged to share content that pushes the boundaries of normalcy, posting odd and off-putting content in a digital space where the eerie meets the entertaining. In r/TIHI, becoming unsettled is the best way to feel at home.
Here are 25 images that promise to both grind your gears and make you feel grateful for their existence.