When a security camera alert popped up on Michelle Johnson's phone, her heart sank. A stranger was standing on her porch, looking around uncertainly. Concern crept in as she watched, unsure of who he was or what he wanted.
What unfolded next wasn’t a threat—it was a powerful moment of humanity.
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In a story first reported by WXYZ-TV Detroit, the man turned out to be Donnie Hanson, a 26-year-old who had stumbled upon something most people wouldn’t think twice about. The footage shows him knocking gently, peering into the camera, and holding up a wallet.
It was the wallet of Johnson’s 25-year-old son, who works at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Inside was $100 in tip money—his entire weekend’s earnings.
“He works down at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and made tips on Sunday, I believe it was and that was all of the tips he had made,” Johnson told WXYZ.
Her son likely dropped the wallet while visiting a friend after gassing up his car. Hanson found it in the street while walking along 17th Street.
After realizing no one was home, Hanson didn’t give up. He left the wallet safely behind a decoration on the porch, making sure it wouldn’t be missed. For Johnson, this moment was unexpectedly emotional.
"I almost cried; I know that sounds silly, but it was nice. It makes you feel good and it makes people, our family included, we just want to pay it forward,” she shared.
Turns out, Hanson’s good deed was shaped by a difficult experience of his own. He once lost a wallet—and no one ever returned it. That moment stuck with him. So when he found someone else’s, he knew exactly what to do.
Online, people are applauding the quiet act of integrity.
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"Thank you, Donnie Hanson, for demonstrating how we should all behave,” wrote @daylehere.
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Johnson and her family say they’ll carry this moment with them and use it as a reason to give back whenever they can. Hanson’s choice wasn’t dramatic or loud—but it meant everything.
And as for Hanson? He’s not looking for credit. Just doing what he wishes someone had done for him.
“Someone lost something. I had time. Why not?” he said with a shrug.
Sometimes the best people don’t want recognition—they just want to do the right thing and get on with their day.
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21 everyday phrases that make people silently scream inside
If you’ve ever cringed at hearing “It is what it is” or rolled your eyes at someone saying “No offense…” before delivering something totally offensive, you’re definitely not alone. Some expressions are so irritating, so overused, or so grammatically cursed that hearing them once more might just push us over the edge.
We asked our Facebook audience, “If you could ban one annoying phrase from existence forever, what would it be?” and holy moly, did the floodgates open. Typically, a given question might rack up around 5,000 comments—but this one? Over 14,000. People shared responses that were funny, petty, brutally honest, and occasionally downright poignant. From phrases that try (and fail) to sound wise, to those so overused they've lost all meaning entirely—here are the top contenders folks are completely done with.
The one phrase nearly everyone wants to vanish
By far the most repeated offender was:
Over and over, users cited this as the ultimate non-response. It’s dismissive, it ends conversations, and it offers exactly zero comfort or help.
Another big category? Expressions meant to comfort that end up being painful or insulting. These include:
Many commenters explained that these phrases, while often well-intentioned, feel dismissive in times of grief or hardship.
Grammar gripes and word crimes
Grammar lovers had a lot of feelings. Some of the most-cited “please stop saying this” phrases included:
And let’s not forget the collective rage over “pacifically” when people mean “specifically.”
Words that reveal more than they intend
Several users took issue with phrases that feel passive-aggressive or intellectually lazy, such as:
As user Jacqueline C. put it, “'To be honest...' What does that mean? That you're not honest any other time?”
Phrases tied to racism, sexism, or toxic positivity
A significant number of respondents took aim at harmful or politically charged phrases. Among them:
These comments weren’t just about annoyance—they were about the emotional weight and social impact of language.
James G. didn’t mince words when he wrote: “‘Go back to your country, then’ 🤬. The epitome of racist. I love my country, plus my ancestors did not ASK to be brought here the way they were.”
Corporate speak and empty buzzwords
You knew these were coming.
These phrases sparked a different kind of rage—one reserved for staff meetings and marketing emails.
Iris H. summed it up: “Most corporate speak. Downsizing. Low hanging fruit. Pivot. etc…..” Just say what you mean, please.
Why this resonated so deeply
There’s something unifying about shared irritation. These phrases might seem harmless or routine, but for many people, they’re like verbal paper cuts—tiny annoyances that, over time, sting a lot more than they should.
Whether it’s poor grammar, dismissive condolences, or flat-out hate speech in disguise, we’re collectively craving language that’s thoughtful, clear, and kind.
So the next time you find yourself reaching for one of these expressions, take a beat. Maybe there’s a better way to say what you mean. Or maybe… just don’t say anything at all.
And if you’ve got your own phrase that should be banished from existence? Don’t worry—there’s still time to add to the list.
Got another phrase that needs to go? Drop it in the comments on our original Facebook post.
Bonus: The top five most hated phrases from our poll
Let’s make 2025 the year we finally stop saying all of them.