hoarding
Canned Food, Doomsday Fears, and the Y2K Hoarding Disaster That Didn't Happen
The Y2K bug got the public more familiar with the survivalist lifestyle than ever. However, despite all the soothsayers warning the public to stock up for armageddon, the public didn’t take the bait.
My Friend, the Compulsive Hoarder
The story of a real-life hoarder who lived a trash-strewn nightmare for years, and a friend who documented his road to recovery.
Meet the Chillest Man in Canadian Politics
We talked to Peter Stoffer about the recent election upset, why he likes his fellow politicians, and his collection of baseball caps.
Digging Through the Bungalow of One of the World’s Most Notorious Hoarders
We went to England to meet Richard Wallace, whose home is a veritable hoarding Valhalla: ghastly, derelict, oppressive—aesthetically astounding and weirdly cozy.
Meet the UK's Most Obsessive Board Game Collectors
One has over 2,700 board games in his house, and estimates the collection is worth over $125,000.
The Complex, Tragic Psychology Behind Animal Hoarding
Why is it that there are constant news stories about people who cage or cram hundreds of pets into their homes? Sometimes it's animal cruelty, but it could also be attributed to a specific mental illness.
Literature's Latest Success Story Is a Book About the 'Magic of Tidying Up'
Reading Marie Kondo's word-of-mouth hit "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" had me spending my evenings lying on the floor, thanking my sweaters individually for keeping me warm.
Do Not Try to Take a Hoarder’s Stuff or He’ll Shoot You Dead
Prosecutors pinned Californian Joseph Corey as a cold-blooded murderer who laid in wait to kill any lawman who showed up at his door, but evidence suggests he was a mentally ill hoarder who had lost his grip on reality.
This Guy Is Trying to Collect Every Single Copy of the Movie 'Speed' on VHS
Ryan Beitz currently owns over 500 copies of the movie 'Speed'. His goal is a simple one: To collect every copy of 'Speed' on VHS ever made.
Why We're All Chipmunks Who Can't Stop Hoarding
Last night I was searching for a new pair of pants so I'd stop looking like a hobo around the supremely fashionable VICE offices. As per usual, I came across some site with a ridiculous combo-builder deal where if you buy more stuff you get an...