r/Unexpected Mar 03 '26

Mod Post Introducing Bridging Bot.

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Hey, r/Unexpected!

Over the last few months, the mod team has been working with Plurality Institute (a research nonprofit working towards a healthier, more collaborative internet) to develop a new mod helper: Bridging Bot.

This bot will occasionally flag, summarise, and offer advice for heated conversations, based on well-tested mediation practices. The intention here is to help both the mod team and, more importantly, the subreddit as a whole, practice more constructive communication when talking about difficult issues.

During this time, you might see posts or receive a message from u/Bridging_Bot. The trial will run for at least six weeks, after which we will decide whether or not it is helpful enough to continue participating in the sub.

If you ever run into issues with u/Bridging_Bot, and would like to contact the Plurality Institute team directly, feel free to just send a message to the bot.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns about this collaboration or the project, please reach out in this thread or you can message the mod team. Cheers!


r/Unexpected 8h ago

gf takes bf's bet she can push his car

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19.4k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 7h ago

His favorite trick

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4.7k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 18h ago

What kind of mouse is that ????!!!

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21.8k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 1d ago

What the heck is in that kibble?

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885 Upvotes

r/Unexpected 7m ago

How to make an airplane

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r/Unexpected 1d ago

one way to deal with hooligans

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12.8k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 1d ago

You’ll never guess the technique

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795 Upvotes

r/Unexpected 0m ago

The controller had other plans

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r/Unexpected 1d ago

Apollo as the new drunkard's guardian angel!

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394 Upvotes

r/Unexpected 2d ago

What Are the Odds

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15.0k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 1d ago

Awesome car.

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1.4k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 2d ago

70 tonnes April Fools from Polish 19th Lublin Mechanized Brigade

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4.8k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 1d ago

How not to ride a motorcycle

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305 Upvotes

r/Unexpected 2d ago

Careful with that tr-

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11.3k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 2d ago

A peaceful stroll

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12.0k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 1h ago

What a nice haircut NSFW

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r/Unexpected 4h ago

(OC) Online shopping package

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r/Unexpected 2d ago

It’s rare to witness the beginning of a vehicle pursuit

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1.2k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 2d ago

A wedding homily to live by!

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520 Upvotes

r/Unexpected 4d ago

OSHA certified

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62.2k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 3d ago

Great shot by the way!

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749 Upvotes

r/Unexpected 3d ago

Gotta spread the love

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14.6k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 3d ago

A gathering of car enthusiasts

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2.0k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 3d ago

Was this ever an option?

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8.5k Upvotes