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These Things Happen In Sitcoms All The Time, I'm Curious To Know If Any Have Happened To You

Surely no one's ever accidentally proposed in real life...

Hanifah Rahman
by Hanifah Rahman

BuzzFeed Staff

Sometimes sitcoms are relatable, but sometimes the most random things happen.

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And I just wanna know: What sitcom situations have people found themselves in in real life?!

  1. Okay, let's start with the one that comes up ALL the time: Have you ever hung up the phone without saying "bye"?

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Okay, let's start with the one that comes up ALL the time: Have you ever hung up the phone without saying "bye"?
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    Yeah, I do this all the time.
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    No, that's so rude!
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    Yeah, but only because I saw it on TV.
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  1. Ever tried a hobby out just for fun, then realised you’re inexplicably great at it?

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Ever tried a hobby out just for fun, then realised you’re inexplicably great at it?
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    Yep, that's how I found my true calling in life.
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    Nope, my hidden talents are very well hidden.
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    Not yet, but I have hope it'll happen.
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  1. Okay, but have you ever tried to return something that’s definitely outside of the store's return policy?

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Okay, but have you ever tried to return something that’s definitely outside of the store's return policy?
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    All the time!
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    Yes, but only when there are special circumstances.
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    Nope!
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  1. This happens in pretty much every sitcom — have you ever dated someone you work with?

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This happens in pretty much every sitcom — have you ever dated someone you work with?
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    Yeah, but it was a one off.
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    It's happened at basically all my jobs.
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    Never have, never will.
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    Not yet...
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  1. Okay, what about showing up at your friend's house unannounced and just waltzing right in?

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Okay, what about showing up at your friend's house unannounced and just waltzing right in?
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    All the time!
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    Once or twice, but only in an emergency.
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    Obviously not.
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    No, but I do want to give it a go.
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  1. Let's talk careers. Ever worked a job with a ridiculously embarrassing uniform?

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Let's talk careers. Ever worked a job with a ridiculously embarrassing uniform?
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    Yep, but never again.
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    Nope, I just couldn't do that.
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    I still do...
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    A few times, and I'd do it again!
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  1. And have you ever had your boss round for dinner?

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And have you ever had your boss round for dinner?
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    Never have, never will.
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    Yes, and it was weird.
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    All the time – we're basically besties!
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    A few times.
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  1. Have you ever been caught right in the middle of a dramatic love triangle?

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Have you ever been caught right in the middle of a dramatic love triangle?
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    Yes, it's the worst!
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    All the time!
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    Nah.
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    Once, it all happened so fast!
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  1. What about secretly dating someone within your friendship group?

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What about secretly dating someone within your friendship group?
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    Nah, it's too messy.
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    Yep, it was a thrill!
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    Not yet, but I have my eye on someone.
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    Once, it just sort of happened.
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  1. And what about dating multiple people in your friend group?

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And what about dating multiple people in your friend group?
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    Never.
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    No, but it could happen.
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    Yeahhh.
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  1. Ever shown up drunk and sloppy at a very formal, important event?

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Ever shown up drunk and sloppy at a very formal, important event?
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    I've done it before, and I'd do it again!
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    Yeah, it didn't end well.
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    Never done it before.
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  1. Have you ever used a bathroom window as an impromptu getaway route?

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Have you ever used a bathroom window as an impromptu getaway route?
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    Yeah, it's the only way to make a breakout.
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    Once or twice in an emergency.
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    Nope, and I don't think I would!
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    I haven't...yet.
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