21 Text Messages That Took Such An Unhinged Turn, I Had To Walk Away From My Phone

    Some conversations need witnesses.

    There are few joys in life greater than reading a text message that has absolutely nothing to do with you and immediately making it your business. It's nosy, thrilling, and basically the digital version of peeking over someone's shoulder.

    Two animated characters, one wearing a pink dress, the other with a red scarf, stand in a cheerful room, smiling at each other

    So, from family group chat jump scares to DoorDash updates that are very much not about food, here are 21 texts that got more unhinged the longer I looked at them. And honestly, if I had to see them, so do you…

    1. Good morning to everyone except this emotional terrorist.

    A text exchange with friendly morning greetings turns awkward when one person asks if the other misses their ex, followed by, "I liked him" out of nowhere

    2. Anddd you're blocked.

    Screenshot of a text conversation where a man doesn't invite the girl they're talking to because he admits he likes someone else who will be there

    3. Men:

    Text exchange discussing weather and a plan to talk about nuclear warfare preparation tactics later

    4. I need to meet this diva.

    A text conversation discusses using a skull and body parts to create eye socket diamond displays for a living room decoration

    5. Maybe lead with the bullet wound next time.

    Text conversation from husband to wife: "Ok I have some news. Don’t freak out. I got shot in the arm"

    6. You know what, I would be upset.

    Text screenshot with message that reads, "Would you be upset if I messaged my ex just to see if she wiped out in the typhoon?"

    7. Nothing can stop her.

    Chat screenshot discussing a dessert shop called Läderach, and lady texting says "They are famous in Switzerland for child abuse" where other person responds "Ok I'm going to try it"

    8. You know what, I actually do appreciate the update.

    Text message exchange about a delivery person slipping on stairs and going to the hospital because they can't feel their arm

    9. Roof dog.

    Text message exchange about a dog stuck on a roof, making its owner cancel an appointment

    10. DoorDash needs to mind its business. 😭

    Text conversation shows food delivery driver being shocked that customer is super hungry and eating $39.06 worth of Taco Bell by herself

    11. If I had to see this, so do you.

    Man in a sun hat, sunglasses, and dress playfully poses with the text revealing to his daughter that he will be wearing this costume to a party

    12. At least he's thinking ahead.

    Dad sends a picture of him in a cowboy hat and checkered shirt with text: "This is the picture I'd like used for my obituary... it creates the illusion that I'm in a better place" to the family group chat

    13. Google met its match.

    Text conversation where one person struggles to spell "fiancé," suggesting "phieonce" and "Veyonce"

    14. Erin was fighting for context.

    Text exchange: "Jane's father transitioned," "Like genders?" "No, I mean he died." "I genuinely don’t know what’s going on."

    15. Christopher Nolan, I'm so sorry.

    Text conversation featuring a stuffed horse toy positioned on a bed, with a TV screen showing a film and the text reading "she's watching oppenheimer" and "i'm staring at her openhymen"

    16. One priority at a time. 😌

    Dad sends pic of an elderly man asleep in a chair and his daughter responds, "Is he breathing?" Dad says: "Not sure I'm finishing my donut then I'll check."

    17. Subtlety has left the family group chat.

    Text screenshot of a Dad's image of a target practice sheet with bullet holes and the text, "Tell your boyfriends" to his daughter

    18. There was simply no need to speedrun that…

    Text exchange about a pet named Ginger who was taken to the vet at 5:15 but quickly progressed to her passing away

    19. Take this to confession ASAP.

    Text exchange of daughter judging someone for wearing a bonnet in church; with the mom responding with "And your talking about people in the lords house"

    20. Why would you make me guess that?! 😭

    Text screenshot of mom texting "Guess what" and daughter responding with "Chicken butt," followed by unexpectedly serious news about a drowning

    21. And lastly, a tomato has never looked more orange.

    Text conversation showing a person mistaking a tomato for an orange

    Have a text that started off normal then quickly took a turn? Drop a screenshot in the comments — it might end up in a future BuzzFeed Community post!

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