Uncle Bobby Debunks: Cutting Out Toxic People, Trend or Trash?

Dear Uncle Bobby - Every year, I see people posting about how they’re “cutting out toxic people” as part of their new year transformation. I feel like I should do the same, but honestly, I don’t even know where to start. Am I missing something, or is this just another trend people do to look dramatic?

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Toxic-Free… Again

Ah, Toxic-Free, welcome to the annual tradition of “Goodbye, Haters” season — where people declare their social circle renovations like they’re announcing a cast shake-up for a reality TV show. If you’re seeing these posts every year, here’s the spoiler: the toxic person might already be in the mirror. Now, cutting out toxic people sounds noble, but let’s be real — if someone is truly toxic, are they even paying attention to your vague Facebook post about “starting fresh”? Spoiler: No. They’re too busy being toxic somewhere else. You’re basically yelling, “You’re not invited to my birthday party!” into a void. And where does one even draw the line for “toxic”? Is it the friend who ate the last slice of pizza, or the coworker who keeps stealing your stapler? If you’re cutting people out for minor offenses, you’re just going to end up alone with your cat and a grudge against humanity. If you must participate in this trend, go all out. Post something cryptic like, “2025 is all about boundaries. If you know, you know.” It’s guaranteed to confuse everyone, including the people you’re supposedly cutting off. Bonus points if you throw in a dramatic photo of you staring into the distance like you’ve just won a Lifetime Achievement Award for Emotional Growth. But let’s be real, Toxic-Free, the real power move isn’t cutting people out — it’s pretending you’re too evolved to care. Stop posting altogether and let the mystery of your silence drive everyone crazy. Nothing says “new year, better me” like ghosting the entire internet. So, no, you’re not missing anything. The people posting this every year aren’t “starting fresh” — they’re recycling drama with a side of self-righteousness. Save yourself the trouble, skip the post, and quietly enjoy your toxic-free snacks while the rest of the world engages in their annual purge of imaginary enemies. Cheers to keeping it classy in 2025!

– Uncle Bobby