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10 mildly painful things Reddit users think would do 1 HP of damage in real life

There are lots of “oohs” and “aahs” in here.

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In the world of video games and card games, hit points – or HP – determine your health in the game, but what if HP was applicable to real life?

Reddit users wondered, if that were the case, what would be the lowest possible level of damage someone could take. From bopping your head to the dreaded paper cut, here are their suggestions.

1. Hair

thisisnotacount: “Accidently catching and pulling out a hair.”

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dawg: “When someone walks up behind you too quickly and steps on your heel.”

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IAmKnightSolaire: “When your headphones catch on a door handle and get ripped out.”

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Kropladop: “When you enter your vehicle but you forgot that you sun visor is still down from last time you drove it, and you slightly bash your head on it.”

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pirateclub: “Trying to open a beer you thought was a twist top.”

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6. Tongue

inside4walls: “Maybe burning your tongue just a little. Or biting your tongue when chewing.”

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7. Dog

BlueAndDog: “When I lean down to pet the puppy and she jumps and headbutts me in the nose.”

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Catnip_Picard: “Drinking water and accidentally swallow incorrectly for a brief moment.”

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goodmorning_reddit: “When you are about to fall asleep then feel like you are falling so you get spooked and wake up.”

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waqtik: Papercut.

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