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People Are Sharing The Worst Things Their Terrible Roommates Have Done

Living with someone isn’t just about pizza nights and laughs; it’s about sharing the load and not being a total pain. Sadly, not everyone’s on the same page. These funny posts about bad roommates will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe even grab that sock off the floor.

“I asked my roommate politely to stop several times. My patience expired.”

u/Minoumilk on Reddit

Isn’t it magical to share a shower with someone who leaves their loose hair everywhere? How is it possible to shed so much without going bald?

And how kind of them to “borrow” everyone else’s shampoo and conditioner! Did they think we all signed up to sponsor their hygiene routine?

Living with them is a constant reminder that basic respect is extinct. How do they function in life without ever thinking about others?

“Family member has no immune system. Their roommate did this.”

Reddit

We can’t believe how some people can be so thoughtless. This person’s family cleaned their whole house because they’ve got no immune system. How does this happen?

A few days later, they show up, and the sink’s a total disaster, thanks to the roommate. Did they really think that was okay?

The family wasted no time kicking them out. How do you ignore someone’s health like that and still sleep at night? Just unbelievable.

“My roommate crashed my car while borrowing and refuses to pay.”

u/AloisDA on Reddit

Imagine letting someone borrow your car, only for them to crash it, and then demand more driving privileges before agreeing to pay for the damage.

Yes, that actually happened. This roommate somehow thinks they’re doing a favor by even considering paying up. Who operates like that?

It’s beyond selfish. How can someone wreck your car and act like they’re the victim? The entitlement is just unreal.

“This is how my roommate makes beef jerky.”

u/Ronin__Ronan on Reddit

Picture walking into your house and finding raw meat dangling from hangers in every corner. Yes, that’s how this roommate makes their beef jerky.

It’s not just bizarre, it’s downright unsettling. Who thinks it’s okay to turn shared living spaces into a meat-curing factory? What’s next, hanging sausages from the ceiling fans?

Seriously, how does someone not realize this is uncomfortable (and gross) for everyone else? Living with this person must feel like starring in a DIY food safety nightmare.

“My roommate just moved out. Yes, that is what you’d hope it’s not.”

u/wesbug on Reddit

Can you imagine walking into a room and finding a pile of used toilet paper just sitting there? Yep, that’s what this person’s roommate left behind when they moved out.

It’s no wonder they were dubbed “the least hygienic person I’ve ever met.” Who even does that? Did they think this was a normal parting gift?

Honestly, good riddance. Living with someone that gross must’ve been a nightmare. We’re just glad they’re finally out of this person’s life for good.

“My mugs weren’t in the kitchen, so I checked my roommate’s room.”

u/FATT_TOFU on Reddit

Can you believe how inconsiderate this person’s roommate is? Turns out, they’ve been stealing their mugs, not to drink from, but to use as ashtrays.

Who even thinks that’s acceptable? Sneaking into the kitchen, taking someone’s things, and then trashing them with cigarette ashes? It’s beyond disrespectful.

Honestly, how do you even share a space with someone like that? This isn’t just inconsiderate, it’s downright disgusting. Unbelievable behavior.

“Roommate had friends over. Fine, but he destroyed my cheese!” These Have Already Been Aging For 2.5 Moths And Were Almost Ready

u/Diggs9136 on Reddit

So, this person’s roommate had friends over, no big deal, right? Except they ended up ruining their isolation-made cheese in the process.

That cheese had been aging for 2.5 months and was almost ready! How do you mess with something that took so much time and effort?

It’s just so careless. All that work, totally wasted because their roommate couldn’t be bothered to respect their stuff. Seriously, how do you even deal with that?

“Roommate used my cast iron pan. She put it in the dishwasher.”

u/abakr0 on Reddit

This person’s roommate thought it was a great idea to let his friend use their cast iron pan. She threw it in the dishwasher.

And if that wasn’t bad enough, he left it sitting there for days. Now the pan is ruined. Do they even understand how cast iron works?

It’s frustrating beyond words. All the care that went into seasoning and maintaining it, gone because of their complete lack of respect. Ridiculous.

“My roommate is the worst kind of person.”

u/ theclassyclavicle on Reddit

This person’s roommate decided to eat a whole chunk out of their pecan pie and then just left it sitting there like nothing happened.

Who does that? Not even cutting a proper slice, just taking a random bite and walking away. Do they think pies come with bite-by-bite servings?

It’s so disrespectful. Forget sharing, it’s about basic decency. Living with someone who can’t even treat dessert right must be exhausting.

“What my roommate bought for her turn to replace the dishsoap.”

Reddit

It was this person’s roommate’s turn to buy the dish soap, and instead of getting a regular bottle, they bought the tiniest one possible.

Who does that? It’s like they went out of their way to find the most ridiculous size. Do they think dishes magically wash themselves?

Honestly, how can someone be so cheap? It’s not even about the cost; it’s the sheer effort they put into doing the absolute bare minimum. Unbelievable.

“I replaced the countertop covering because my roommate ruined it. This is today.”

u/Sinister_glitter on Reddit

A few weeks ago, this person replaced the vinyl countertop because their roommate wrecked it by cutting right on the counter.

They even asked them not to do it again. And now? The new vinyl is trashed with marks all over it. Ever heard of a cutting board?

It’s just so annoying. All that effort to fix it, and their roommate couldn’t even try to be careful. How do you even deal with that?

“Roommate uses air purifier 24/7 instead of cleaning her cat’s litter robot.”

u/lorn_niguyen on Reddit

So, this person’s roommate runs an air purifier non-stop instead of just cleaning their cat’s litter robot. Like, how is that a solution?

Now the whole house reeks of cat poop, and the purifier isn’t doing a damn thing about it. Do they seriously not smell that?

It’s just nasty. Instead of dealing with the problem, they’re pretending it doesn’t exist. Living with that stench has to be miserable.

“My brother-in-law is living with us; this is his room.”

u/6Emo6Witch6 on Reddit

Dealing with a dirty roommate is bad enough, but when it’s a family member? That’s a whole new level of frustration.

You can’t just kick them out and move on with your life. Do you hold a family intervention or just live in the mess forever?

It’s such a tough spot. You love them, but how do you even get through to someone who refuses to clean up after themselves?

“In case you thought your roommate was dumb…”

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What do you even do when you walk into your kitchen and find out your roommate somehow melted a pan on the stove?

Like, how does that even happen? Are they just not paying attention, or are they actually that clueless? Either way, it’s unreal.

It’s so frustrating. You shouldn’t have to worry about your kitchen turning into a disaster zone because your roommate doesn’t know how to use a stove.

“I’ve told them countless times to take them to the bin.”

u/Anon0520 on Reddit

What do you even do when your roommate leaves a pile of pizza boxes in the kitchen and expects you to deal with it?

You’ve told them countless times to throw them out, but nope, they just sit there. And you don’t even eat pizza! How is that fair?

It’s so irritating. Cleaning up after someone else’s mess when you had nothing to do with it? Living with them must be exhausting.

“Roommate left us a present before they left.”

u/DisgruntledGremlin on Reddit

When this roommate moved out, they left behind something truly disturbing: knife stabs in the wall. A “present,” they called it.

Who even thinks to do something like that? It’s creepy, unsettling, and just plain scary. What kind of person leaves that as their farewell?

Honestly, good riddance. They’re gone now, but how do you even process living with someone capable of something so bizarre and frightening?

“My roommate uses my towels to wipe her makeup off.”

u/shortylikeamelody on Reddit

This person’s roommate has the audacity to use their towels to wipe off makeup, leaving them covered in stains.

Who does that? It’s so disrespectful. Towels aren’t disposable makeup wipes, and now they’re completely ruined. How do you even deal with that level of inconsideration?

It’s absolutely infuriating. Sharing a space with someone who can’t respect your things is exhausting. How hard is it to use their own stuff?

“Roommates keep cranking the heat to 32°c/90°f.”

u/ IntrovertNeptune on Reddit

The roommates keep blasting the heat to 32°C (90°F), turning the whole place into a sauna. People are sweating, and it’s unbearable.

On top of that, who’s supposed to pay for the massive heating bill? Do they even think about how expensive this is?

It’s ridiculous. Sharing a space with people who don’t care about comfort or costs is beyond frustrating. Why can’t they just compromise?

“I’m the only one who cooks in this house… I have no room for groceries.”

u/ NoConversation615 on Reddit

In this house, one person does all the cooking, but there’s no room for groceries because the fridge is always packed with soda cans.

It’s so irritating. They can’t even leave enough space for real food? Do they think soda counts as a proper meal?

Dealing with this is exhausting. How hard is it to make room for the one person actually cooking? It’s just plain inconsiderate.

“My roommate flushes food down the toilet. Now it’s perpetually clogged.”

u/Chedd-ar on Reddit

This person’s roommate has been flushing food down the toilet, and now it’s constantly clogged. How does anyone think that’s a good idea?

It’s not just gross; it’s a plumbing nightmare. Do they not understand that toilets aren’t garbage disposals? The mess is ridiculous.

Living with someone who creates problems like this is beyond frustrating. It’s inconsiderate and a huge hassle for everyone else in the house.

“Roommate opens new bottles of water instead of finishing opened ones.”

u/wormgenius on Reddit

Who opens new bottles of water without finishing the ones they’ve already started? This person’s roommate, apparently, and now there are bottles everywhere.

It’s wasteful and annoying. Do they not care about the mess they’re leaving behind or the effort it takes to clean up after them?

Sharing a space with someone so careless is frustrating. It’s not that hard to finish one bottle before grabbing another. Why is that so difficult?

“Roommate used my mixing bowl to soak his feet with an ingrown toenail.”

u/FATT_TOFU on Reddit

Who uses someone else’s mixing bowl to soak their feet, especially when dealing with an ingrown toenail? This person’s roommate actually admitted to it.

It’s beyond disgusting. A kitchen bowl, meant for food, turned into a makeshift foot spa? How do you even come back from that?

Living with someone who crosses boundaries like this is revolting. The sheer lack of hygiene and respect is unbelievable. How do you trust anything in the kitchen after that?

“My roommate defrosts meat in the cabinet.”

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Imagine opening a kitchen cabinet and finding your roommate’s defrosting meat just sitting there. Seriously, who does that? It’s absolutely disgusting.

Meat belongs in the fridge, not tucked away like some kind of horrifying surprise. Why would anyone think a cabinet is a good idea?

It’s revolting. Living with someone who has no clue about basic food safety is unbearable. How do you even trust anything in the kitchen after that?

“My roommate uses the air fryer to dry random sticks and gumballs.”

u/CommentBetter on Reddit

Who even thinks to use an air fryer to dry random sticks and gumballs? This person’s roommate actually does, and it’s beyond gross.

Air fryers are for cooking food, not creating some weird craft project. How do they not see how unhygienic and ridiculous this is?

It’s so frustrating. Sharing a kitchen with someone who uses appliances for bizarre experiments is exhausting. How do you even feel safe eating after that?

“Roommate moved out without warning, taking all the furniture.”

u/CauseOfBeth on Reddit

This person’s roommate bailed without any warning, leaving 12 months on the lease—and took all the furniture on their way out.

As if that wasn’t bad enough, they refuse to pay their share of the rent. All this happens right after their roommate got laid off. How selfish can you be?

It’s a nightmare situation. Losing your job is hard enough, but dealing with this level of betrayal on top of it? Completely unforgivable.

“My roommate doesn’t close things.”

u/callmestinkingwind on Reddit

It must be so frustrating living with someone who can’t even close the salad dressings after using them. Every bottle in the fridge is just sitting there, wide open.

How hard is it to twist a cap back on? It’s not rocket science, but apparently, it’s too much effort for this roommate.

It’s infuriating. The mess, the waste, and the complete lack of care—it’s like they’ve never had to share a space in their life.

“This is a new low from my 40-year-old man-child roommate.”

u/faridamehreen on Reddit

This person’s roommate hit a new low. Apparently, this 40-year-old man-child had actually left his sweaty running shoes on the kitchen counter.

Who does that? It’s disgusting and makes no sense. Do they seriously not know the kitchen counter is for food, not footwear?

It’s just unbelievable. Living with someone who ignores even the most basic hygiene rules must be absolutely exhausting. How do you deal with that level of carelessness?

“My roommate was making alcohol, which stunk up the room we shared.”

u/u/donib11 on Reddit

What would you do if your roommate started making alcohol and stunk up the entire room you share with someone else?

The smell was unbearable, and they didn’t even consider how it affected everyone else. Who does something like that in a shared space?

It’s hard to imagine dealing with that kind of inconsideration. Living with someone who turns your room into a brewery sounds like an absolute nightmare.

“My drunk roommates thought it would be funny to destroy my furniture.”

u/thethinkernut on Reddit

What would you do if your roommate got drunk and destroyed the furniture in your house?

It’s not just careless; it’s downright disrespectful. Who thinks it’s okay to trash shared belongings just because they’ve had too much to drink?

Living with someone who can’t handle their alcohol and takes it out on the furniture sounds like a total nightmare. How do you even recover from that?

“My college roommate’s nightlight was so bright the room looked like this.”

u/fillmorecounty on Reddit

This person’s college roommate had a nightlight so bright it lit up the entire room like it was the middle of the day.

It’s hard to imagine trying to sleep under those conditions. Who even uses a nightlight that bright? It’s not just unnecessary—it’s inconsiderate.

Sharing a room with someone who can’t compromise on something as simple as lighting must have been absolutely frustrating. Sleep is impossible in constant daylight.

“Roommate destroyed this spoon my father gave me as a gift as a child.”

u/Vinny7777777 on Reddit

These roommates carelessly handled a wooden spoon that their roommate’s father had made as a heartfelt childhood gift.

It’s incredibly inconsiderate. How do you treat something with so much sentimental value so carelessly? It wasn’t just a spoon, it was a cherished memory.

Living with people who can’t respect personal belongings, especially ones with deep meaning, is beyond frustrating. Some things deserve far more care than they were given.

“My roommate bits our butter and drops it in the pan when they cook.”

u/reignthepain on Reddit

Can you believe this roommate bites the house butter and then drops it straight into the pan every time they cook?

It’s absolutely disgusting. Shared butter isn’t a personal snack, it’s for everyone. Who even thinks that’s an acceptable thing to do?

Dealing with someone so gross and inconsiderate is unbearable. It’s not just rude; it’s downright revolting. How do you even share a kitchen with that?

“My roommate threw out my food to make room for theirs in the fridge.”

u/m48_apocalypse on Reddit

Can you believe this roommate actually threw out someone else’s food just to make room for their own in the fridge?

It’s so selfish. The fridge is a shared space, not their personal storage. Who even thinks it’s okay to toss someone else’s groceries?

Living with someone so inconsiderate is exhausting. It’s not just rude—it’s a total lack of respect for anyone else in the house.

“My roommate refused to clean their rice cooker; now it looks like these.”

u/tshoe777 on Reddit

This person’s roommate refuses to clean their rice cooker, and now it’s full of mold and reeks to high heaven.

It’s beyond inconsiderate. Who leaves something to rot like that in a shared space? The smell alone is enough to make anyone lose it.

Living with someone who can’t handle basic cleaning is a nightmare. It’s not just gross—it’s a total lack of respect for everyone else in the house.

“My roommate THREW OUT all the dishes to avoid doing them.”

u/bjarbeau on Reddit

This person’s roommate actually threw out all the dishes just to avoid washing them. Who even does that?

It’s so lazy and wasteful. Instead of spending a few minutes cleaning up, they’d rather toss everything out like it’s disposable.

Living with someone like that is beyond frustrating. It’s not just inconsiderate; it’s downright ridiculous. How do you even share a house with that mindset?

“My former roommate left. There are dog urine stains all over the carpet.”

u/indicagal on Reddit

This person’s former roommate moved out and left dog urine stains all over the carpet. It’s hard to believe anyone could be that disrespectful.

Who does that? Letting their dog ruin the carpet and then walking away without a second thought. Cleaning up clearly wasn’t even on their radar.

Living with someone who leaves such a disgusting mess is infuriating. It’s not just gross—it shows a total lack of consideration for anyone else.

“My roommate was hogging my Hulu account without permission.”

u/Active-Ambassador194 on Reddit

This person’s roommate was hogging the Hulu account, even though they didn’t even have permission to use the login in the first place.

How entitled can someone be? Watching non-stop without asking and taking advantage of something they weren’t supposed to have access to in the first place.

It’s so frustrating to deal with that kind of selfishness. It’s not just rude—it’s a complete lack of respect for boundaries and other people’s things.

“My roommate let their kids eat my new half gallon of ice cream.”

u/anonymous on Reddit

This person’s roommate let their kids eat someone else’s brand-new half-gallon of ice cream without even asking. How do you justify something like that?

It’s not just inconsiderate; it’s outright selfish. The ice cream wasn’t theirs to take, but they acted like it was no big deal.

Dealing with someone who has zero respect for boundaries is beyond frustrating. Shared spaces only work when people understand basic courtesy, and this isn’t it.

“My roommate discards all of their recycling on the kitchen floor.”

u/Hot_Salamander3795 on Reddit

This person’s roommate has the unbelievable habit of dumping all their recycling right on the kitchen floor. Who even thinks that’s okay?

It’s not just lazy; it’s disrespectful to everyone else in the house. The recycling has a bin for a reason, not the floor.

Living with someone who can’t manage basic responsibilities is exhausting. How hard is it to walk a few steps and put it in the right place?

“My roommate hasn’t paid rent in months. This is room.”

u/ebenz1006 on Reddit

This person’s roommate hasn’t paid rent in three months, left behind a weird smell in their room, and seems to have disappeared completely.

It’s unbelievably inconsiderate. Skipping out on rent is bad enough, but leaving a mystery stench for someone else to deal with is next-level rude.

Now, the burden of cleaning and covering the rent falls on them. Living with someone this irresponsible must’ve been an absolute nightmare. Good riddance.

“Roommate made eggs in all these pans instead of just washing one.”

u/ Juancho511 on Reddit

This person’s roommate uses a new pan every time they make eggs instead of just washing one. By the end, the kitchen’s a disaster.

It’s so inconsiderate. How hard is it to wash one pan and reuse it? Instead, they leave a mountain of dirty dishes behind.

Living with someone so lazy and careless is beyond frustrating. Cleaning up shouldn’t be a nightmare just because someone can’t handle basic kitchen etiquette.

“Roommate used my mouthwash and replaced what he used with water.”

u/SydneyRenne on Reddit

This person’s roommate didn’t just use their mouthwash, they watered it down to cover their tracks. Seriously, who thinks that’s an acceptable thing to do?

It’s downright gross and shows zero respect for boundaries. Instead of replacing what they used, they went for the lazy and sneaky option.

Dealing with this kind of behavior is beyond frustrating. Sharing space with someone who can’t respect even the smallest things is just exhausting.

“My roommate replaced the toilet seat with this one after breaking it.”

u/MrBreasts on Reddit

Who replaces a broken toilet seat with one that’s way too small? That’s exactly what this person’s roommate decided to do.

It’s so inconsiderate. Instead of properly fixing their mistake, they went for something cheap and awkward, leaving everyone else to deal with it.

Living with someone who doesn’t even care about basic comfort or respect for shared spaces must be beyond frustrating. How do you even handle that?

“Roommate was home all day. They couldn’t be bothered to do the dishes.”

u/genz027 on Reddit

Who stays home all day and still can’t be bothered to wash the dirty dishes piling up in the sink? That’s this person’s roommate.

It’s so inconsiderate. How hard is it to take a few minutes to clean up instead of leaving the mess for someone else?

Living with someone who ignores basic responsibilities is exhausting. Shared spaces only work when everyone pitches in, and this is just plain lazy.

“My roommate put away obviously dirty dishes.”

u/rocinante_donnager on Reddit

Who constantly lies about doing the dishes and thinks no one will notice? That’s exactly what this person’s roommate does all the time.

It’s incredibly frustrating. The sink is still full, and it’s clear they never touched a single plate. Do they think the mess will clean itself?

Living with someone who can’t even be honest about basic chores is exhausting. How hard is it to just do the dishes instead of making excuses?

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