People are sharing prime examples of ‘both a blessing and a curse’ – 18 proper mixed bags

Poke Staff. Updated March 29th, 2022

Over on Reddit someone called barsons had a question for their fellow Redditors.

“What is a prime example of ‘a blessing and a curse’?”

And there were lots of interesting, eye-opening and – just occasionally – very relatable replies. Here are 17 ultimate mixed bags.

‘Having a well paying job you can’t stand.’
GeezerEbaneezer

‘I don’t know if this is just a thing in the UK but if you get shat on by a bird it’s supposed to bring good luck. My dad got shat on by a bird, 2 weeks later he got shat on by another bird.’
OctaneTroopers

‘I mean, I love mine but, damn, they’re annoying.’
TheWrongFusebox

‘Having lots of free time but no money to do anything.’
HaroerHaktak

‘Fame. Everyone likes you and you’re probably very rich, but you can’t leave your house without people staring and being weird.’
theforceisfemale

‘Spending a day being lazy.’
StationaryApe

‘Knowing a place with the best You are blessed with the best of < insert food here> you are cursed with that whenever you try said food somewhere else, you will be disappointed and whenever you go to place with the best you will most likely order what they make best because you no longer eat it anywhere anyway.’
anaalverbaalsterk1

‘Having a parent that was tremendously successful because they are good for you and provide for you but you always worry you won’t live up to their standards or continue the legacy.’
Ready_Carob9842

‘Growing up too fast. Gives you the knowledge about being independent. But you miss out on being a kid.’
Mr_napkins12_

10.

‘Being a leftie. It’s fun having something unique about you. Plus, all lefties get excited meeting other left-handed people. It’s hilarious. There’s so much that just sucks though like smudging ink with your hand when trying to write, noticing the entire side of your hand has turned gray from using pencils all day, and trying to take notes in any spiral notebook or three-ring binder is a fucking nightmare.’
TomHardon69

12.

‘The internet as a whole.’
KantonMusic

13.

‘Not aging. I enjoy looking young but some people don’t take me serious since i still look like a teenager, even though im 27.’
Hydralancer

14.

‘Having a good memory…’
akand_1

15.

‘Being a resilient “survivor” type.’
vyletteriot

16.

‘Winning the lottery.’
That_Squidward_feel

17.

‘Being athletic but body breaks down easy.’
vasDcrakGaming

18.

‘Working from home.’
SuvenPan

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