Instant karma is one of those magical phenomena that makes you think the universe really does have a sense of humor. It's when the cosmos delivers a swift dose of payback right when it's needed, and it's downright satisfying to witness. We've rounded up 20 of the funniest real-life instant karma stories from Redditors who caught it all in action.

In her husband's defense, the joke was funny; it was just extremely poor timing.

Oh, the joys of homeownership.

If you've ever wanted to appear smart as you get back at someone who's getting on your nerves, you've got to read these clever quips . There are some times you just can't say what's on your mind, like when you're at the workplace, or when you're talking to family members you don't get along with, or even when you're dealing with someone you dislike, but it'd be super impolite to diss them out of nowhere. In cases like this, you need some low-key insults. You've got to pull out the best quip you…

Have you ever met someone and thought to yourself, how have you made it this far in life with such little intelligence? For your sake, we hope you haven't. But sometimes you are around a person with so few brain cells, you can't help but mentally facepalm at some of the things that come out of their mouth. With that being said, get ready to be amazed (and a little horrified) by these 30+ ridiculously simple things that somehow needed explaining to grown adults. It's like the universe has a twis…

Working from home has become a non-negotiable for many employees who’ve tasted the sweet freedom of avoiding the office grind. After experiencing the joys of remote work, some folks have decided they’ll never go back to cubicle life. And who can blame them? If you’re one of those office workers stuck in a cramped cube, why wouldn’t you prefer the comfort of your own home? Remote work is a game-changer, especially for families juggling kids and sky-high childcare costs. The flexibility is a gods…

Dive into the world of the hilarious Facebook marketplace fails! If you're familiar with the platform, you know that most of the listings consist of typical furniture items and clothing, you know, normal things you'd find at a second-hand store. But it's also Facebook. So you have to be prepared for the random one-off listings that you can't tell if the seller is serious or just trying to make a joke. Either way, it keeps you entertained for long enough until you find yourself doom-scrolling...

This rowdy group of beachgoers learns their lesson in beach etiquette after messing with the wrong family.

Let this be a warning to never steal a coworker's lunch

Another week of the grind

justice = served

We're constantly spammed with emails. Our work emails, our personal emails, and those inboxes we still have from the early 2000s with the embarrassing email address names that we can't seem to delete are all constantly filled with spam. When you buy something from a company nowadays, you have to be prepared to receive email promotions from them for the rest of your life, no matter how many times you try to unsubscribe. Even when you just do a quick search of a product, it's like you're sudden...

Well, we're at work. Now what? Faced with a daunting pile of tasks on our desks, we find ourselves procrastinating, desperate to do anything else to delay our responsibilities. It's a familiar scenario: you sit down on a Monday morning to tackle that project or report, but somehow, you end up scrolling through anything but work. The clock ticks and your to-do list remains untouched, growing more intimidating by the minute. But what if you could transform this procrastination into a brief, refre…

I bet there's a phrase that instantly cracks you up. It's probably just a few words—a reference to a place or a person—that instantly reminds you of a funny situation in your life. When you hear that magic phrase, you'll get the giggles uncontrollably, and if your friends are nearby, good luck trying to stop laughing for the next few hours. Getting the giggles is one of the best feelings in life… unless you happen to be at a funeral, or a play, or a serious wedding speech. You know, one of thos…

It's been a long day, and it's only the beginning of the week. There's no way bosses can expect their employees to maintain undivided attention all day long while still expecting them to produce top-notch work. Everyone needs a break once in a while. Whether you're having lunch in the break room, hiding in the bathroom, or tucked away in your cubicle, you need to recharge to get through the rest of the day. So why not recharge in the best way possible? Take a little meme break.

As a tourist in a country you've never set foot in before, making a few language mistakes is inevitable. Lots of people will study up on the language before they ever set foot on a plane, but even so, it's way different in person. You can read a little translation book all you want, but when a local speaks to you, you're probably going to be stumped. These days, a lot of cell phones can instantly translate for us, but even then, there are bound to be a few mistakes along the way. In a lot of Eu…