If the internet’s something like the collective unconscious of humankind, then it says a lot about us if we’re both incredibly brilliant and WTF-level weird all at once.
A great example of this is one of the best-known online resources—WikiHow, a quality database of useful tips and tricks to help people do whatever they need to get done, step by simple step. Easy, right? What could go wrong? Well, some WikiHow illustrations look a tiny bit bizarre when taken out of context and it’s the source of a lot of laughter on the net.
There’s such a large fan-base for these drawings that they joined the ‘Disney Vacation’ subreddit that’s dedicated to sharing the “weirdest, terrible, terrifying illustrations from WikiHow.” All with hilarious captions, of course! Check out some of these side-splittingly funny captions below, remember to upvote your fave ones, and read through Bored Panda's interview with the main moderator of the subreddit, Xalaxis! Oh, and when you’re done, have a look through our previous post about WikiHow illustrations right here.
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Xalaxis, the main moderator of the 'Disney Vacation' subreddit, told Bored Panda that the community isn't really worried about running out of content. Not as long as Wikihow exists, anyway.
"Ultimately, the content in our subreddit is made by the users, so as long as there's redditors around and content to post, I don't think we'll run dry. We are, of course, immensely grateful for their contributions and I always strive to remind people that without them there would be no subreddit. Thanks everyone!" Xalaxis said.
Yeah, that one person who can really screw up your day, without hesitation. Stay away from mirrors!
We also wanted to find out more about the subreddit's ban on political posts. Xalaxis was kind enough to go into detail about this and actually drew attention to the fact that not all political posts are banned.
"We decided to disallow 'political posts' recently after noticing that content related to the (then upcoming) US 2020 election was causing division amongst our members. After taking a poll which showed generally spread views, we decided to introduce the political posts rule on the basis that disneyvacation should primarily be a place you come to get away from current affairs—If we avoid divisive political jokes, then hopefully the net number of people enjoying our subreddit can increase," the main mod explained that the decision was made with the goal of unity in mind.
"That being said, it's worth noting that the political posts rule actually doesn't disallow all political posts, just those that reference a candidate, their party, or a news organization at the moment (see current rule). That's deliberately so posts like this are allowed, where the caption is more likely to appeal to those across the political spectrum. Really, it should probably be several different rules, but for now we're keeping it in one and judging everything as it goes. So far, I think we've seen a lot less arguing about politics since the rule was introduced in September. I imagine the workload related to this rule should calm down a bit now the election is nearing it's end."
Xalaxis also revealed that they've been in contact with a WikiHow staff member in the past when passing on some concerns about content that was a tad too peculiar, even for WikiHow.
"They were very prompt in replying and dealing with the issue, and here's a quote from the email: 'Yep, familiar with the subreddit and get a giggle out of the occasional out-of-context image myself :)' (smiley from original email)," Xalaxis shared. "I felt quite proud that we'd been acknowledged by our 'parent' if you like."
Why not check out that sweet little cardboard apartment in the Bay Area above?
In all fairness, WikiHow is a bastion of quality content (with a few hilarious exceptions) and boasts over 227k+ articles. The average WikiHow article gets edited by 23 people and reviewed by 16 individuals.
Experts also frequently review these articles and give the thumbs-up when everything matches their standards (that’s what the green checkmark means). The WikiHow team also looks at reader feedback which means that each article gets changed 9 times each year, on average.
Meanwhile, the ‘Disney Vacation’ subreddit has a whopping 584k members which just goes to show that there are quite a few people out there making up the WikiHow illustration cult following.
The sub moderators point out the community isn’t actually about posting about your Disney vacations. As a matter of fact, the sub got started after somebody shared a creepily-drawn WikiHow illustration showing a family watching a video about Disney-themed food. So it’s an inside joke that’s bound to have confused at least a few people if it warranted an extra caption.
For anyone wanting to post something on the subreddit, fortunately, the moderators provide very clear instructions on how to do this. Once you’ve found your terrifyingly weird WikiHow drawing, post it with a funny caption and a link to the source in the comments.
But keep in mind that you can’t repost content that somebody else has already shared. What’s more, you should also probably avoid political posts, as discussed up above. “Remember—it's always possible to find a funnier caption than a political one,” the mods explain.
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Leadership strategy: Hitler, Old West Bartender, or Genghis? Honestly, is it even a choice?
That bat isn't going to do much - the handle doesn't join up with the rest of it.
"this is a foot, pickle" "this is an arm, pickle" "this is a pickle, pickle"
Unless a bad guy breaks into your house. Then follow these steps: 1) go find Dad and ask him for the combination 2) pull up a chair and open the safe 3) go find Dad again and ask where he keeps the ammo 4) go load the gun 5) go find Dad again and ask him how to use this thing. By then, well never mind...
Any water deep enough to cover the mouth and nose, which can be less than two inches, can cause drowning.
this is the one time that what happens in vegas should not, in fact, stay in vegas
Assuming that's she a scientist is just as sexist. Cue downvoters....
I'm somewhat concerned about what the original article was based on the look on her face
I want him to meet my forehead, I'm just not sure how to show him it!
Do it to me and I'll either stall my car and have much problems starting it again or I'll get out of my car and ask you if you wanted to draw my attention to something you noticed.
what do you mean? spanolo is my laungauge, right next to trumpist and maga! (jk........#biden)
The Florida Man stories do give us the impression that Florida is basically an open air asylum.
Most of them would not be able to point out where that 'country of Africa' is on the globe anyway, hell, a lot of them are a/ flat-earthers and b/ anti-vaxxers and they always know much better facts than any medical doctor. (Donald made me do it! I am afraid that the English language may never get back to what it once was.)
I like the article better....."how to get a man (for gay men)"......wiki how RULES
Do you remember, Sam, back in 2020? When we exercising our constitutional right to protest and we got beaten, maced, tazed and shot with rubber bullets by Trumps Gestapo?
Too true for comfort - in some countries with totalitarian or would-be totalitarian governments.
A joint and a beer are the only way to survive another day at school....
Overfeeding a pet to the degree that the pet becomes obese is animal abuse.
I was dissappionted. I expected Taylor Swift to be in it more than she was...
lol I thought I'd get something completely different from the caption
I love the lady in the background who is taking the video. "This one going on my blog! You should check it out! I record peoples farts!"
She really needs more colorful clothes to hide that abnormally large jaw and mouth.
'basing my decisions on alternative facts' or 'following dr. Trump's medical advice'
Imagine the impact it would have on the world if everyone deleted their account.
"How to desire things in life that matter" or "how do find true joy and fulfillment"
"How trumpvoters react when someone has the gall to mention a proven fact about their esteemed leader"
Fun fact: No Nazi leader lived up to their own standard of the real Arian: blond hair, blue eyes and at least six feet tall.
He wasn't shot. He was suicided by hanging. There are rumours that Ghislaine Maxwell will sadly die of Covid-19, because two suicides by hanging would be too conspicuous .