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Oh… irony, how sweet you are sometimes. You know how the things we say can come back to haunt us? The test of time is a tough nut to crack, and this time, it’s all about failing. The Facebook page Posts That Did Not Age Well is a hell on earth, showing embarrassing moments when quotes, comments, and everything else you saw online some time ago contradicts itself or completely misses the mark.

There’s aging like fine wine and then there’s aging like milk, and the posts here definitely fall into the latter. Some of these future predictions look so utterly ridiculous today, it may make you wonder what the heck they were thinkin’. From astounding Trump tweets to people who jinxed everything for the rest of us, there’s plenty here that’ll make you feel like dying inside.

So, let’s go down this memory lane together and take a look at everything that has gone wrong lately. If you don’t die from cringe in the meantime, be sure to check out part 1 after. 

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is how science works, people. Preliminary findings are overruled when new, better evidence come out. This just shows scientists aren't coerced to toe the official line, as some claim.

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If humans could see the future, this post would probably have not existed. Because there’s nothing quite like failing the test of time. All the things you believed and said look more or less absurd in retrospect. Unless your job is predicting the future for a living.

Mysterious as it sounds, seeing what comes next is complex, critical, and quite a different job than the myths suggest. Paul Saffo, a technology forecaster in Silicon Valley, wrote in a piece for Harvard Business Review that “prediction is concerned with future certainty.” And that alone sounds quite paradoxical.

Paul explains further: “forecasting looks at how hidden currents in the present signal possible changes in direction for companies, societies, or the world at large.” Thus the goal of forecasting is to “identify the full range of possibilities.”

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Plus, “unlike a prediction, a forecast must have a logic to it,” says Paul. That means that the forecaster must always be able to articulate, explain, and defend this logic. “That’s what lifts forecasting out of the dark realm of superstition,” argues Paul. In the end, forecasting is “nothing more (nor less) than the systematic and disciplined application of common sense.” And that common sense is something we all have.

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Alan Green
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

. . . he should have 2 wishes left. Wish for it all to go back to normal ASAP then throw the lamp away.

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Electric Ed
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just love how the internet never forgets. (so far it hasn't bitten me yet, so I might be biased...)

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Probably One Of The Worst Future Predictions

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R L
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Trump couldn't bear that Obama was better than him at anything, so rose to the occasion and proved himself wrong.

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Corona Outside

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AMYAH MINOTT-STARLING
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

basically the more your locked up the more we want out then if its the other way we want in and i want to stay in for now

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Tabitha L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It has been 19 years, and my heart still aches every time I see the NYC skyline. For me it has been gone longer than it existed (I was born in the 80s), but the Twin Towers will always be iconic, quintessentially New York.

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The Us Thought It Was #1 Again

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Monika Rhodes
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well- theoretically yes but what can you expect when you have buffoons in charge...

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Quite An Experience To Live In Fear, Isn't It?

Quite An Experience To Live In Fear, Isn't It?

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Brittany
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why? Shouldn't you be living your life? F**k the click bate don't worry about a test.

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Brittany
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hopefully everyone will see this is real…who am I kidding? They still won't.

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Karen Johnston
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would someone who can't spell - bait, not bate, be smart enough to follow the advice of the medical professionals?

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Johnny
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know when they spell it "click bate" that they're going to say something really smart.

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Kathy Baylis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn’t have been surprised if this had ended with the tweeter’s obituary. I feel so sorry for those poor kids, and hope they dodged the ‘rona bullet their parents shot at them and are all just fine.

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd really like to know how many people in the USA actually "believe" in a pandemic and how many people think that it's a conspiracy to enslave all Americans and take away the 1st and 2nd Amendment. Because the last group sure is very loud and very foolish.

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Dilly Millandry
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah but 'empty vessals make the loudest sound' would probably apply here. The rest of the US are quietly getting on with doing the right thing I expect. Like most countries there are always idiots.

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TheDivineMs.M
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, why do you need a test so badly???? Stop living in fear! (Insert eye roll here)

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Lynn Greyling
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should have a special place for people like that, quarantined and left to their own good fortune.

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valérie B-971
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is your right to do what ever you want despite facts but it is the others people right to think that you should pay more than others for medical assistance because of your selfishness

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Grey Balham
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't it funny how opinions change when the stupid are directly affected?

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Mainecoonsandhuskies
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

doesn't give a s**t about the virus until its a pandemic. talk about stupidity

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mntncrone
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Click BAIT. Click BAIT. It's a second grade word. Which tells you a lot....

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Jane Dorothy Warner
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Click BAIT, not bate. And that's the end of today's spelling lesson, buddies. :)

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katboxjanitor
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just hope those youngsters are OK, if that person did develop Covid19

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Kelly Hartle
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Want to bet they’re still on the picket lines saying wearing masks is a violation of their constitutional rights?

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CincyReds
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this lady actaully passed away from the virus.... ohh the defiance

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Liz-ard
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yea… and that’s why it became a pandemic instead of a local outbreak. Selfishness.

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Socair SocairNone
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well I think its amazing.. just look at how the more people we can test the more people we find have the virus. wow.. If all of those with the virus go and get tested in several different places on the same day it will skew the curve.

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Janet Fox
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um...WHY is it your right? Your "right" is to be the best you can be. NOBODY owes YOU anything.

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DT Oltman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

any luck getting that test? Is it still wonderful now that you are SCARED? that's why we social distance, moron

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Heather Milkman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And still can’t get antibody tests....the labs aren’t buying them...they ARE available.... not the responsibility of the president but your Governors...call them

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Evripidou Maria
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

your right to be tasted should have been taken away the moment you ignored the scientists telling you to lock yourself at home

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GrumpyCat7
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes...totally agree. Your right to be "tasted" should DEFINITELY have been taken away!!! Blaaagghhh.. 😝🤮

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GrumpyCat7
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it's an "idiot identification test" she's after, then it would tell her EXACTLY what she NEEDS to know!

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Nancy Doughty
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have a chance to get a free no symptoms no appointment drive-up test where you live, do it! I did and it took only a half hour. It was the nasal swab, but rather than probing into your cranium, they had me blow my nose with tp they provided and then inserted the swab an inch into my nose with four rotations in each nostril. It tickled :) The more people who get tested the better each community will know where it stands.

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Hello Dolly
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow your tester was a lot nicer than mine. I think tickled is putting it lightly. They put the swab in my nose and had to keep it there for 30seconds! Than again it was not a no symptoms, no appointment test so I am not sure if they are supposed to differ so much.

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JK Rowling
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen this person online. She's a pretty standard Twitter Karen

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Cheryl Fontaine
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just live life, if you have it you will either get better or you will die. Just like everything else.

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GrumpyCat7
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

.....yeah, "just live life" ... and selfishly infect countless others while you're at it. No problem. God I HATE pigheaded, selfish, over-entitled, absolute IGNORANCE!!!! Go run for the Presidency....you'll be in with a chance I'm sure. Christ Al-bloody-mighty!! 🙄

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Dizzyaudiohh
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope she got it and died.. ignorant people are disgusting human beings and put the rest of us at risk.

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GrumpyCat7
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand how ANYBODY has downvoted comments like yours Dizzy. I upped you.. 😊

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Side note: is that baby's face really blurred out tho? I can see the features pretty well

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artisticINSURRECTION
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A right to get tested? Why is that a "right" exactly? Also, Google is your friend. Dozens of sites reporting where to get tests (note that the meme claims it was mid-April, when testing is in full swing). Also note that people with seasonal allergies or a cold don't have a "right" to testing. The issue may be whether it is an out of pocket expense if a certified doctor says you aren't sick with Covid vs. the worried random person on the street.

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This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

BTW the OP apparently tested positive and died from the virus.

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Tabitha L
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, she didn't. (Editing to clarify. I meant she didn't die. Although there is no proof anywhere that she tested positive for the virus either - because she couldn't get a test!!)

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Trivial Pursuit Gone Wrong

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh man, they would hate to go through my cards, I have first edition cards from the original release of the game in '79....dude you have no idea how many of those make me laugh today.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i watched this episode a month ago and said the same to my best friend :D it was quite cringy :D

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Irina Ionascu
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read an interview sometime in the recent years with the son of the man who invented plastic bags. He said that, if his father knew that people use a plastic bag once and then immediately throw it away, he would have been horrified and saddened. The reason the man invented plastic bags was specifically so they could be reused over and over again

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Francis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why on eath would you think a man (or anybody) with a sh*tload of money would look like that in future?!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of people underestimated and still underestimate the dangers of Corona and they think that the media are lying to them. ( Wonder who gave them that idea??). If history repeats itself and people behave like they behaved during the Spanish Flu, there are going to be plenty mass graves all over the world.

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Rewriting The Rules

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I still have a huge (legit) DVD collection. It's one of the most infuriating things having to sit through these 'anti-pirate' adverts that can't be fast-forwarded. That didn't do their cause any good at all, just made me want to buy pirated films instead, which don't have the adverts! Grr...

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Tovah Roche
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who the hell tweets there's suspicious noises in their house and then waits 5 hours to investigate?

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Go Nuts. Show Nuts

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Jane S.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, what's the new Tumblr, now they've neutered themselves? Where is everyone migrating to? (Legit question).

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Every Voice Matters

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Mike Crow
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Need more. Was the player only mentioning he supported Hong Kong, or did he hold up a tournament somehow on a rant? Was online or offline? What was exactly said?

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