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We commonly turn to the mighty internet when we have questions we don't know the answers to. It’s full of information, from how to regain control of a spooked camel to how to perform the Heimlich maneuver.
WikiHow is the place where (almost) all of the practical solutions to your questions reside. It’s a worldwide collaboration of thousands of people focused on teaching anyone how to do anything. By employing experts and reviewing each article more than 20 times, they’re pretty serious about ensuring that what you read can be trusted.
Except when their articles end up on the subreddit “Disney Vacation.” Its members share weird or poorly-made illustrations from WikiHow captioned with a spicier twist for your amusement. The modified how-tos include committing life insurance fraud and convincing your boss you weren’t playing Roblox on the clock. Below, you’ll find the most darkly hilarious scenarios involving WikiHow illustrations you shouldn’t trust for your own good.
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Jared Robinson 2 years ago
Just don't. They have a fundamental lack of understanding of how the world works.
SxS 2 years ago
But, but, I get my medical advice from a fortune cookie. Why trust a doctor with 9+ years of post high-school education???
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Cammy Mack 2 years ago
Some people have strong immune systems, and some people don't. As someone vaxxed, who cares if someone chose not too? C-19 was communicable vax or no vax, as we all know.
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Panda Pandemic 2 years ago
It really will improve your life. Deleting Facebook has been the best decision I've ever made. :)
Sponge Blob 2 years ago
I never understand this delete social media stuff. I'm hardly at FB, but it has numerous and valuable uses. Because someone smashed their finger with a hammer doesn't mean the tool itself is useless. It's you who used it wrong. And apparently way to many people use social media the wrong way.
Phoenix 2 years ago
It sort of like how recovering alcoholics shouldn't go in to bars. Some people don't have the control to simply use in moderation.
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Joshua David 2 years ago
Former social media addict. Deleted everything in 2016 (insti, fb) and it's nice not seeing what Janet from kindergarten is having for dinner. I got out before the elections. Perfect timing. Never went back.
Ivo H 2 years ago
I have never used facebook too much, even I had the account and everything. But recently, I installed the app and really slowly, sneakily, I noticed I used the app more and more. At first it was just good short videos - something about cooking, craft videos... but more and more it was about just mindlessly browsing the content. The "addiction" came gradually, it was almost scary. After few weeks, I noticed that I automatically pressed the FB icon after picking up my phone and that was it. Deleted the app, never looked back. But it DOES require some "default state", where not having a facebook is normal. I cannot imagine how hard has it to be for younger people to, who grew up on these toxic things, when "default state" is actually having access to it.
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MaximumKarmaSaint 2 years ago
You've been hit by, you've been struck by, a t r u c k *LOUD TRUCK NOISES*
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marianne eliza 2 years ago
It's the name of the female CPR dummy used in class. Resusci-Annie
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Mini grizzly 2 years ago
I love it when people are asking a person who fainted, instead of calling an ambulance! However it's a good joke 🤣
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
No, you’re supposed to check twice for a response before performing CPR/breathing aid
Load More Replies...One of the most peculiar things about the WikiHow website isn’t really the how-tos but the actual illustrations. They're colorful, but despite being relatable, they sometimes present a distorted view of reality. You wouldn’t assign their style of cartooning to any other site, which makes it uniquely their own. From a dog that weirdly possesses human features to a stick figure struggling to tie shoelaces, the artists know how to add humor to even the most mundane tasks.
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Multa Nocte 2 years ago
Especially with that recent case in England (David Fuller).
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shankShaw deReemer 2 years ago
Guy was caught having "relations" with corpses in the morgue of the hospital where he worked--like dozens and dozens for years.
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Twizzle Sticks 2 years ago
There’s a difference, judges aren’t supposed to be politicians
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Duckie Measles 2 years ago
Don't forget to have your teenage journal, persistent sniffling, and liking beer.
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BrownTabby 2 years ago
Not to be the “I work with semantics for a living” person, but I’ll accept it because that manbaby’s ego can be seen from space.
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Sergio Bicerra 2 years ago
"A sports car could compensate? Nope, not big enough... a yatch? Nope, can't show off enough... Yes! A rocket! Daddyyyyy I need moooneyyyy!"
Mike Keyser 2 years ago
stand is really bright sunlight and aim the magnifying glass at the right angle and distance
Volunteer authors at WikiHow use a bot called “Wikivisual” to submit requests for images to illustrate their posts. This is handled by the Wikivisual team.” Previously, the artists creating illustrations were unknown, as the page doesn’t credit them under the images. However, an article from OneZero (a news and research publication) revealed that they’re created by a massive group of freelance artists.
#7
Bear Hall 2 years ago
Have you ever have nightmares? Especially about being poor and CAN'T go to sleep?
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Rob(erta) Roy (They/Them) 2 years ago
I love curling up in my bed so much it makes me so happy
two-sided llama 2 years ago
oh I just grab a blanket and become a hobbit while watching youtube
Kaedyn Walsh 2 years ago
Ah the "I just had abdominal/hysterectomy etc surgery, how do I get in and out of bed with the least amount of pain and worry' visual instruction!
Alex Boyd 2 years ago
Yes--I just had a flashback to Googling this information from my hospital bed, when they started making noises about how I was almost ready to go home, and I still needed a nurse and all the assistance the mechanical bed could give me to get up.
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Shirin chivate 2 years ago
Good luck getting any genuine reactions from them - I've heard they can be real stone-faced!
Chris Haldey, WikiHow’s vice president of operations, confirmed this information. He shared that the company’s shift towards commissioning original art began in response to Google’s algorithm. Custom images reached a wider audience than recycled ones. The drawings still remain in secrecy, as the freelancers have to sign NDAs (non-disclosure agreements, aka confidentiality agreements). Haldey commented on this, saying that their idea was new and they needed to keep it special, so they asked people to keep it private. Over the years, maintaining the mystery has been part of the fun, which has gained a lot of traction.
#10
EarthGrowl 2 years ago
I'm glad they finally admit women ogle too. I've leaned out my truck window to howl at a Kentucky state trooper that filled out the uniform perfectly.
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Sponge Blob 2 years ago
Obviously off. Why would you turn off someone that amazing.
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Cougar Allen 2 years ago
There's also a wikiHow on "How to Buy and Wear Thong Underwear Without Your Parents Knowing" https://www.wikihow.com/Buy-and-Wear-Thong-Underwear-Without-Your-Parents-Knowing
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Colleen Foley 2 years ago
Off should be the answer. First, that is an awesome toy. Second, your date has money! Those things are insanely expensive. Side note: I think I'm dating myself when I reminisce about how LEGO used to be affordable. I had an awesome castle set.
One of the “Disney Vacation” subreddit moderators, Xalaxis, shared in a previous Bored Panda interview that they’ve been in contact with a WikiHow staff member. In the email, they mentioned that they’re familiar with the subreddit and get a giggle out of the occasional out-of-context image themselves. Xalaxis shared that this encounter made them feel proud, just like getting acknowledgment from their parents.
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Amskri 2 years ago
The oruginal Wiki How is How to Deal with Asbestos Tile. Are you really supposed to put it in plastic bags and bury it???
AnkleByter 2 years ago
No, lmao, there are specific places (and people) that can properly dispose of it. You absolutely should NOT do this, lol.
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Shirin chivate 2 years ago
i am concerned and would like more context about how this situation came about in the first place
Giles McArdell 2 years ago
The shape of that fence post leads me to suspect some measure of cause and effect.
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Even though some articles on WikiHow may seem silly (like how to perform magic spells and fake a fever), a lot of people are searching for these obscure step-by-step tutorials. Their most popular articles, such as "How to take a screenshot in Windows," "How to kiss," and "How to know if a girl likes you", exceed 30 million views. To this day, it seems that people are still slightly confused by Microsoft and romance and need a little extra help in navigating them.
#16
Multa Nocte 2 years ago
I would be flatlined by the time I took enough of these for this to happen.
#17
two-sided llama 2 years ago
is this like suggestive bullying "have you thought about the fact that you may be ugly?"
Sonja 2 years ago
Suggestive anti-bullying response: "Have you considered the fact that I don't give a damn about your opinion ... or you burning either." Bully: "I'm not burning though." "Well, I'm still looking for the lighter fluid but I already have the match... Has to be here somewhere I know I packed some."
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Hate that this is treated as a joke. People are much more direct than this in lots of families. It's one reason why I don't do family Christmas any more - at least one person won't be happy till someone else is crying.
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YTK 2 years ago
I think I have an idea on how this happened, the background was colored after the characters, so they forgot to fill in the eyes, since there transparency would just show the white background that most art programs default to, and didn’t notice when they filled in the background
Shirin chivate 2 years ago
Would definitely work on me - I'd be too busy staring at those adorable dogs!
TheGoodBoi 2 years ago
Pups look so excited to invade Earth and poo on the nearest "no pets allowed" grass!
According to a previous study in 2007, the place that Americans turn to for answers most is the internet. 58% of users employ it when they have questions about things like health, school, careers, and government. Those without internet access reported less satisfaction when seeking answers.
#20
Li’l E. 2 years ago
For some reason the mothers in Pixar movies tend to be very bottom-heavy. They have huge hips.
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volcanic_larva3 2 years ago
how to enter heaven speedrun, step one: insult your mothers cooking
From over 4 billion identified search terms, the most Googled how-to in 2023 was “How to screenshot on Mac.” Honestly, screenshotting shouldn’t be this complicated, neither on Microsoft nor Mac devices. The second was, “How do I register to vote?” followed by “How to tie a tie,” which still remains a hot topic among suit wearers. Finally, the answer to “How to delete apps” saved over 214k people who really needed to get rid of unnecessary data weight on their devices. Coincidentally, completed guides on all of these questions and more can also be found on WikiHow’s page.
#22
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
The plans for the intergalactic highway have been available to the public for months!
rustythorn 2 years ago
why is this not the top comment? saying a big hello to all intelligent lifeforms everywhere and to everyone else out there, the secret is to bang the rocks together, or read some books!
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Peter Trudell Jr 2 years ago
quick, go lie down in front of the bulldozer and hope your friend Ford Prefect turns up!
Eric Sandoval 2 years ago
That's not fair, the plans for the bypass have been on display.
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Dr Robert Neville 2 years ago
There’s no point acting all surprised about it. All the planning charts and demolition orders have been on display in your local planning department in Alpha Centauri for fifty of your Earth years, so you’ve had plenty of time to lodge any formal complaint and it’s far too late to start making a fuss about it now.
#23
Caffeinated Hedgehog 2 years ago
I think this is "Step 1" of the "How to get fired from Your Coroner's Job"
#24
While niche tutorials often end up in listicles (like this one), the most popular articles tend to be practical advice based on what’s happening offline. When the US was hit by sudden freezing conditions in 2021, key searches on WikiHow included how to start a frozen car or defrost pipes. During the Super Bowl, people looked for answers on how to melt cheese, set up a football pool, and bake chicken wings. It’s no secret that this page has become an incredibly useful tool for helping us when we have no clue what to do. With at least four babies born in an emergency situation using their articles, WikiHow is truly on its way to teaching people anything and everything.
#25
HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
Oh no no no no. I know it’s a joke, but this picture gives me anxiety lol
Jeevesssssss 2 years ago
When my cat had a nasty stomach problem, the vet gave him mirtazapine which made me lol. It's an antidepressant (I actually took it myself for a while) but it has a known side-effect of increasing appetite. The vet told me they used to have to get 15mg tablets and cut them into 8ths! Now the company does 2mg tablets specifically for furballs. Amused me, anyway.
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David Paterson 2 years ago
"How to stop a male cat from spraying". Wow, great advice. It would really work.
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For more creatively terrifying combos of funny captions and WikiHow illustrations, don’t forget to check out our previous posts here and here.
#28
two-sided llama 2 years ago
you look a little different in your profile picture but I just can't place my finger on it
#29
A Wild Bean (they/them/any) 2 years ago
Actually yes, according to the bottom-right corner :)
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Casey Payne 2 years ago
That's not a prank and I think you might be a little off on your concept of friendship as well.
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ynyrhydref56 2 years ago
*bear. Very different situation asking someone to 'bare' with you. Lol
Lexekon 2 years ago
Asking someone to bare with you, possibly invites them to send photographic evidence that they complied.
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Zedrapazia 2 years ago
That Switch also simultaneously looks as if she was holding it the right way around and the wrong way around.
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LOLLOlololo 2 years ago
i did, probably cause the real article is how to talk like cartman
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Mikey Kliss 2 years ago
I had no clue what he was saying. Then I saw this and now it makes sense
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#36
Zedrapazia 2 years ago
I think this guy wanted to draw anime and not wikiHow articles. Ruroni Kenshin considering the style
#38
2econdSelf 2 years ago
Everyone is entitled to their opinion when it comes to music. I like things my friends don’t, and that’s fine. So my opinion is that if I paid 5 cents for this band’s music, I’d want my nickel back. *bad-um-tsss*
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Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 2 years ago
OK, so what's with all the hate? They're not the best band out there, granted. But they're certainly not the worst I've heard. ;)
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Green Machine 2 years ago
This is me when I have to talk to someone over the phone instead of text.
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