15 Hilarious Things About Third Wheel Extravaganza

We have all been, at some point in time, been a third wheel. Sometimes, we didn't mind, we sort of went with the punches and said whatever. Other times, we were seriously uncomfortable and looking for an immediate exit. There are many different types of third wheel scenarios, like so, so many. But for the sake of this article, we will only be talking about the ones that make us laugh and the ones that are familiar to us because we've been there and done that. These third wheels scenarios are some of our life stories, they are what make us who we are, and give us the humor with which to face life.

To have experienced third wheel syndrome is to have faced loneliness. It is like facing life and death, co-dependence and independence. From the third wheel point of view, life looks so much clearer, and for those of us who have experienced this, we're honored. It's not an easy path, the one that leaves us constantly on the side, without a hand to hold or a mouth to kiss. It's not easy because sometimes it's painful. But if you are or have been the third wheel, you should not worry because things get better, they will. Whether that means you find someone or face the fact that you are the constant third wheel. Whatever the case, have a good laugh at some third wheel stories that come a little too close to home for some of us.

15 The Third Wheel Make-out Session

“In high school, I went over to my best friend's house to hang out with him and his new girlfriend, who was my other best friend. They're laying next to each other on the bed, and I'm sitting up by the corner. About twenty minutes into the movie, they start making out, which I didn't mind at first. But it just kept going. Eventually she straddled him, and was still hunched over. Right then, I believe I was thinking, "Oh, this has to stop soon. Surely, they know I'm still here, right? Right? I'm their best friend, they wouldn't do that." And then I turn around, and see his hands on her a*s, and realize they didn't give a sh*t I was still there, so I just left his house. And then, the next day, his girlfriend (again, also my best friend), had the nerve to ask me why I left so quickly and called me rude.”

The classic "Come watch a movie with us because we're scared to be alone and what we might do, so come be the third wheel and let us make you feel extra awkward". We have all been a part of this third wheel. Lesson learned, never accept invitation for movie watching with a couple and least of all at home movie watching.

14 Classic Third Wheel Movie Scene

“I was sitting next to my friend in the movie theater when he had his first ever kiss with his new girlfriend sitting on the other side. They kissed for the remaining hour of the movie, but the joke was on them. It was a dope as hell movie.”

When couples think that inviting a friend to the movies is the smooth move so they can make it look like it's all innocent. Little do they know that the whole world knows what they are up to and their plan is transparent. We all know that you want to steady make-out during the entire movie. But in some instances, you have no clue about how amazing that was the movie that you just missed. So in this case, the joke isn't on the third wheel, it's on the couple. Finally, third wheel scores and point and gets some love.

13 Ladies, Don't Be the Third Wheel on Dude's Night Out, Please

“Went out drinking with a friend and his girlfriend tagged along last minute.

GF was in a pissy/sad mood, so he spent the entire night paying attention to her. It was supposed to be a guys-night out to catch up and have a few beers, but nope, nope, nope. He did apologize for it… so there's that.”

I know there are couples out there that cannot do anything apart. They are attached at the hip and all in love or whatever. Just stop. Don't be that couple. Ladies, give your man some space. Guys need their dude time just as much as we need our gal time. Sit this one out, let him go and have a blast without you, but don't make yourself the third wheel. The guys will not be able to let loose and you will be miserable. Overall, it will be a night wasted on zero fun because no one will be happy. Let your dude be happy. Stay at home, don't be a third wheel. Not unless he asks you and even then you should decline. Enjoy some you-time, girl.

12 No Room for Three in a Two-Person Tent

“At the end of our college year, some friends invited me on a camping road-trip. I was a little hesitant as it would be two couples and one of their friends, but they insisted that I come. I'm sure you can see where this is going. The single friend overcompensated in making clear he wasn't interested in me by telling me he was 'not interested in [my] life at all' and the couples kept to themselves. I even got told to leave the tent one day while they messed around and ended up taking a solo hike for four hours where I nearly fell off a cliff.

To top it off, a small animal broke into our tent later that night and scared the hell out of me.

Worst. Trip. Ever.”

Camping in general can be tough for some people, now throw in the third wheel factor and the playing field has changed drastically. Camping requires a certain constitution, which means managing a situation that is nearly inescapable. That means that if you are the third wheel, you will remain so for the duration of the camping trip. There's no other way around it. The best thing you can do is make friends with nature and have your own buddy. That way you won't feel so alone. Mother Nature is always with you, girl, we are from the divine feminine after all.

11 The Odd Man Out, Literally

“A few years back, a group of my friends and I were having a bonfire and sharing a few bottles. 4 guys and 3 girls. The girls had chosen the guys they wanted to cling to that night and that left one guy with no girl. He didn't say a word all night and just sat there staring at the fire with a morbid look on his face while the rest of us had girls on our laps.”

Sometimes numbers just don't add up and there's not much we can do about it. If you find yourself in this situation, don't despair. Be happy for everyone else and stare into the flames for some inspiration. Don't let being the odd person out get you down in the dumps. Turn that frown upside down and make the best of your situation. Even laugh about it and find humor when life gives you something so ridiculous. Be brave and if you are often the third wheel it's just life's way of telling you that your best friend in this lifetime might be you, yourself, and you.

10 On That Third Wheel Emotional Rollercoaster Ride

“I hung out with a couple that liked to fight. They started playing, but if she said something that got under his skin, it got bad quick. One time, he got mad at the mall and made her start sobbing. We walked the length of the mall, the parking lot and the drive home with nobody saying anything, just her crying. That was a long 45 minute trip home.

After that, I'd diffuse the situation with them when they started by saying,"I hate it when mommy and daddy fight" or "Does this mean I get to have two Christmases?" That shut them down when I was around. Luckily the two didn't get married or stay together too long.”

If you are on this third wheel rollercoaster ride, you'd better do with this person did and just laugh it off. There's no sense in getting all upset and bent out of shape like the couple you're witnessing. Make a joke out of it, them, and yourself. Lighten things up a bit. Being a third wheel does have its advantages, it means you're not the unhappy, fighting couple.

9 The Old Friend Meet Up that Sucks

“Any time you're going out and the initial third wheel is an old friend you don't know, it always ends up being the old friends playing catch-up for hours while you're stuck out of the loop and not giving a sh*t about any of their discussion, instead of all three enjoying a drink.

Happens a lot with old college buddies being in town or something like that, and it's just not that fun because mostly consists of gossip like 'No way! They are married now?'”

Current friends hanging out with old friends is not fun. Keep it real. It's not fun. They share stories about their past that have nothing to do with you, they talk about people you don't know, places you've never been, they have inside jokes and try to pull you in as if you could understand. While you might have similar stories, this is surely a third wheel moment you can sit out. Should your dear friend or your partner want you to join a meet up with an old friend, politely decline and find your own fun for the night because listening to their stories will not satisfy that which you crave.

8 The Third Wheel That Wasn't Real Because No Selfies

“I hung out with a group of people for 2 years but I did not have a single photo with them. Were there photos of all of them without me? Yes. With me? No. And by hang out, I mean I sat on my phone scrolling through home pages hoping someone would talk to me… When I decided f*$# them, that role was given to another girl that's been with them for 4 or so years… Did I mention I was rarely invited out? Yep… ”

Talk about a third wheel gone all the way wrong. If it's not bad enough to be the third wheel and feel all the way left out, now people are taking pictures that don't include the third wheel. Talk about cold-hearted. This is some serious abuse, y'all. These two friends did not take into consideration the feelings of the third person. They acted as if the person wasn't human and didn't have feelings. This is all the way sad. Don't be this kind of third wheel ever. It's one thing to be left out once in a blue moon in the company of others, but straight up disrespect like this should not be tolerated. Period.

7 The Make-Out Session That Needs a Witness

“I was at some stay-away summer camp, and it was after some concert type deal. I was off hanging out with two friends, and one of their girlfriends. At some point, the dude started making out with his girlfriend, so me and my other friend decided to give them some privacy. But instead, he stopped kissing his girl and said, 'Hey guys, don't make it weird. Sit you're a**es back down.' So, we sat awkwardly in silence on the bench while this dude continued to make out with his girlfriend. We stayed for another minute or so before getting up and leaving again.”

This dude might have been a exhibitionist or he might have thought that the others were voyeurs. Who really knows, but this third wheel sounds like it might have gotten even weirder had people not snuck out. When a couple wants to have third wheels around, there's something going on. It might be insecurity or it might be a threesome waiting to happen. No one will ever know if no one sticks around, but it sounds like from the tone of dude's voice, leaving was the best option.

6 When The Third Wheel Takes it to The Ninth Wheel

“This past New Year's Eve,I was told it was going to be a party with several long-time friends. When I show up, there were four couples and then myself. When the ball dropped, all four couples kissed and I took a big gulp of my drink. I was technically a 9th wheel.”

Yo, when you're friends are all hooked up and coupled up and there you stand, solitary and so alone, don't worry. Own your being third wheel. You might be a fifth, seventh, or ninth wheel, but whatever wheel you are, you're gonna be alright. Remember, being a wheel isn't a forever thing. I know it might feel like it will last forever, but it won't. Try not to focus being on the third wheel and keep an upbeat spirit. Do your best because without a positive attitude, it will be hard to find someone who wants to save you from your third wheel living.

5 Third Wheels Get Some Love

“Went ice skating with them. I was just skating alone, falling. At one point they noticed and all 3 of us held hands and skated together.”

To be honest, this is the hands-down cutest third wheel story yet. Yet, we can't help get that family vibe and envision mom and dad holding baby's hand while baby learns to ice skate. This third wheel is sweet and funny. And it hits home, hard. We've all needed our friends to step it up and be our surrogate parents when our real ones were nowhere to be found or too far away. This scene is one that we can all learn from. Can't quite learn that new skill, have your couple friends come help you, bail you out, or make you feel better about yourself. This story is about camaraderie as much as it is about being a third wheel. Just when the third wheel was feeling down and out, the couple came and helped out. I guess being a third wheel isn't bad all the time, and this story is one that proves that theory. After all, life is what we make it. So even if you're always the third wheel, make the most of it, sweetheart.

4 The Third Wheel Chill Gone Wrong

“So I went with my best friend and her ex boyfriend, who I disliked (and still do), and their idea was to go swimming. While I am quite an aquatic lover, having been on a swim team for 5 consecutive years, I loved the idea since in Texas summer is very hot. When we arrived there nearly 10 minutes, after stepping foot into the water, they were dry/wet humping each other in the water, and I began to try to drown myself.”

It's one thing to make friends feel like third wheels in a movie theatre or at home, but in a swimming pool where people are almost naked takes third wheel awkwardness to a new level. This is a message for all those couples who can't keep their hands off each other for a few seconds, take that mess to a private place and leave your friends and family out of it. It's not cool. These third wheel situation feel traumatizing and something that can take some good friendships and turn them sour. Be careful who you make as third wheels, don't throw good friendships away.

3 Third Wheel Honeymoon, Huh?

“Long-story short, I was the 3rd wheel on my own honeymoon. My engagement got called off, but we had already booked the honeymoon, so my brother and his fiance came with me instead. They wouldn't even let us switch our hotel room to one with 2 beds. Slightly awkward.

Edit: It actually turned out to be a really fun vacation. Many jokes were made. My personal favorite was when my brother and his fiancé were bickering: 'If I had wanted to hear arguing on my honeymoon, I would have gotten married.'”

Talk about turning a third wheel situation into a legit good time. When we take life too seriously we miss the joy that it can bring. By laughing, we can learn so much about life, about relationships, and about ourselves. This is a hilarious way to turn a depressed moment into gold. Love comes and goes, it really does and to get caught up in the negative emotions of it all would be erroneous. This transformative third wheel moment is hilarious and genius.

2 The Third Wheel Cuts Tension with a Knife

“Or when they start having an argument, especially when it's over something really dumb. Went bowling with my best friend and her boyfriend one time in college, and they started playfully teasing each other over how poorly they were doing. Somehow they actually started to agitate each other and ended up using the silent treatment at the last 1/2 of our second round and the whole ride home.

It was just supposed to be a fun time, guys… ”

We've all been there as the third wheel when couples fight, things get super awkward, like crawl away or become invisible type of awkward. It's like the couple is so lost in their coupledom that they can't even see others exist around them. Not only is this really selfish and rude, it shows your friend, who has voluntarily become a third wheel, that you give zero f*#$ about him/her. Don't be this couple. If you want a third wheel around, at least acknowledge their existence.

1 Third Wheels are Not Rof-ing or Lol-ing

“I remember when my friend invited me to his house without mentioning that his girlfriend would be there. Everything was fine until they started play hitting each other, and all of a sudden they start rolling on the floor, wrestling, and kissing, and sh*t. I just sat on his bed with my head in my hands waiting for it to end.”

This sounds like the accidental third wheel. The third wheel isn't always something planned or anticipated. Life is like that sometimes. So we must be on the lookout for the third wheel that's lurking in the corner, hiding in the dark. If you don't mind third wheel surprises, cool, you're good to go, but if you're someone who likes to know what you're getting into, then you'd better be on the lookout. It can happen without warning and be so seemingly innocent. Then you'll be like this person, holding a heavy head in your hands wonder what you're life has become.