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Emily Standley Allard

"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

Drafting a will is perhaps one of the most important parts of any estate plan. It ensures that your money, property, and other assets will be distributed to the people you want to receive them after your death. Even so, around two-thirds of adults in the US have no will. Why are so many Americans paying no heed to such crucial estate planning? It might be because no one wants to face their own mortality. Or it could be that people are simply too busy with day-to-day life and assume there’s plenty of time for planning later. Unfortunately, this indifference comes with a cost. What’s the cost of dying without a will? As it turns out – a lot.

What Happens if You Die Without a Will?

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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A MUM has revealed that she still breastfeeds her five and two year old children. Charlotte said that it is her "dream" to let her kids decide themselves when they want to stop, and added that breastfeeding them is much easier than washing plates and dishes. The mum-of-two said that...

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Friendships matter. Our friends are there to hold our hands when life gets messy. They bring us laughter. Your memories together are a treasure you can hold onto for your lifetime. When these special ones you call friends leave your life for one reason or another, it leaves a hole.

6 Ways to Heal When a Friendship Ends

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

How many times have you walked into a room and noticed that your child, teen, young adult, or partner with ADHD has left a trail of things around the kitchen where the sandwich was made, the ice cream was scooped, or the coffee was made? The drawers and cabinet doors are open and none of the things or drawers or cabinets have been returned to their original placement.

"Closing the Loop" With Our Kids and Teens With ADHD

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"I worked at Walgreens for 4 years. There was never a dress code for customers". A Walgreens shopper says a manager kicked her out of the store for not following the store’s dress code, sparking outrage in a viral TikTok.

I didn’t realize you had a new dress code for customers: Walgreens shopper says she was forced out

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With plenty of love and support, your dog should be back to normal in almost no time!

Has your dog been through something stressful? Here’s how to help them recover

Dental myths have existed for years and they have been handed down from generation to generation, so now most people consider them true. What are the most common dental misconceptions? Learn which ones are foiling your goals. Myth 1: You do not need a dental visit if your teeth feel...

Dental myths you must stop believing

Bed-sharing is controversial due to associations with SIDS but also may have potential developmental benefits. There is little scientific investigation about the psychological effects of bed-sharing on children. Recent research shows no link between bed-sharing at 9 months and childhood emotional or behavioral problems. One common question for new parents...

Does Bed-Sharing Affect Children’s Psychological Development?

Transitioning from being a parent of a small child to raising a tween or teen is full of challenges, learning opportunities, and emotions. For one mom on TikTok, who shares content using the handle @cyndygdub, the summer at home with her older kids has been especially fraught. In her viral...

Mom on TikTok Is Concerned Over Her Teen's Low-Key Summer—Experts Weigh In

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Welcoming a newborn into your home is an exciting and joyous occasion, but it also comes with the responsibility of ensuring your home is a safe haven for your little one. As babies grow and develop, they become curious explorers, eager to touch, taste, and interact with everything in their environment. While this curiosity is a natural part of their development, it can also lead to accidents if your home isn’t properly baby-proofed.

Effective ways to baby-proof your home for a newborn

The juice of the pomegranate, so uniquely sweet yet tart, is derived from a fruit that long ago cropped up throughout the Mediterranean and is steeped in ancient Greek and Roman mythology. Now, in 2024, it seems to be having its day. Articles are sprouting up everywhere praising the virtues of this beverage that “lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, combats inflammation, and prevents hyperglycemia,” reports USA Today.

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

When we stepped out of the elevator in my daughter’s dorm on move-in day, her younger sister dramatically pointed to a fixture on the wall. “There! That’s where you will fill your water bottle!”. It had become a family joke over the course of the summer. I had...

Dear Parents of College Freshmen: They Will Figure Out Where to Fill Their Water Bottle

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10 Must-Know Tips to Be a Supportive Grandparent

Being a grandparent is one of life’s greatest blessings. You can do all kinds of things with them you didn’t get to do with your kids....

10 Must-Know Tips to Be a Supportive Grandparent

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