40 Times Individuals Demonstrated A Stunning Lack Of Knowledge In Geography
Interview With Expert
We’ve gathered some of the worst examples of folks being deeply ignorant about other counties and still posting their thoughts online. From lacking even the simplest idea of geography to having nonsensical ideas about other places, some people should perhaps open up a map at least once.
We also got in touch with travel writer and adventure Vicky from vickyflipfloptravels.com and she was kind enough to answer some of our questions about travel as a way to expand your mind. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the worst examples and be sure to share your own experiences in the comments below.
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Africa Is So Confusing
When we moved to Swaziland in the 60s, it was interesting how much of our mail had arrived via Switzerland
Don't Have A Cashapp
I (a Canadian) was just in the States and they still take your credit card from your table at the restaurant!! We've had the chip and tap here for a long time, and there's machines that they bring right to the table to make payments. Americans are so far behind on payment technology. We also don't have the penny in Canada either, and every time I'm in the USA I remember how much the penny sucks.
Poor Indians
Not to mention that even if they were actually Native Americans, that doesn't change the fact that poverty on reservations is a problem
Bored Panda got in touch with travel writer and adventure Vicky from vickyflipfloptravels.com to learn more about travel, a fantastic way to avoid making a fool of yourself online, and she was kind enough to share some of her thoughts. First and foremost, we wanted to know what she would have told her younger self, if she could.
“Get yourself to South America! Pick somewhere to stay for a few months and settle in a bit to explore deeper,” she shared. Interestingly, she may have picked up on the region's growing popularity with digital nomads, who are flocking to the continent.
Europe Is A Continent
When You Try To Roast Europe For Not Being Knowledgeable Enough About Coffee, But Europe Has A Reverse Uno Card Up Its Sleeve
Ngl coffee terms confuse me. But then I don't drink coffee or tea so I don't need to know them.
Hint Hint
Of course, traveling is easier said than done, with any degree of comfort costing money. So we wanted to know her opinion on paying for convenience versus trying to make your money go as far as possible. “Whatever works for you! I spent years backpacking on a shoestring, staying in hostels, and always choosing the cheapest option.”
Apparently Cleopatra Vii Was African American
Cleopatra was Greek. She was a descendent of Alexander the Greats general, Ptolemy I Soter, who was Macedonian Greek.
The latest research has her at about 30% Egyptian.
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How can she be African-American when neither her or any of her ancestors had ever been within 5000 miles or 2000 years of America?
They meant black, but prob thought that sounded crass so went with what they thought a "nicer" term not thinking that was just an American thing
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African American? Definitely because America existed then. She's originally from Detroit.
That's why when I'm asked, I say Canadian. Sorry Canada, I'm originally from Michigan.....so I figure I'm close enough 🤣
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We DO know what Cleopatra roughly looked like; there was busts and paintings of her!
Cleopatra was born in 69 bce, the United States was founded 1776 bce. So only 1707 years off
Also we absolutely know what she looked like! There are contemporary written sources and statues.
Cleopatra VII was Egyptian (and therefore African) by nationality, and Greek by ethnicity. But she was not Sub-Saharan African by either, and therefore not black-skinned. As for the African-American gaff -- white-skinned Americans have been so trained that that is the only acceptable term for black-skinned people that they apply it to all of them. Nevermind that it's a term that never made any sense (black-skinned Americans aren't from Africa) or that it's deliberately "othering" by implying their origins are more foreign than that of white Americans.
I think some Americans just never thaught about it. Is it taboo or domething to say someone is just black? And that‘s why you say „African American“? I seams so at least. And if one uses always that one term to say someone is black, then it becomes just the term for black people. It‘s just…. how do you call it? Gewohnheit…. a habit
I was reading an article on CNN a number of years ago, about an assault in Germany on a black German citizen (born in Germany, only spoke German, parents had immigrated from Africa). The correct term would have been "Afro-German", yet CNN called the man "African American" multiple times in the article. I just stared at the screen, thinking to myself, "that's not how it works".
That's just sad ......I think the brother want only be called a person....no matters if if was only black . I feel like all ppl calls me I m Spaniard and all of of them didn't know I m don't feel Spaniard. F**k live ppl are a******s
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"Cleopatra" on Netflix - A pseudo documentary show where Cleopatra is shown as black, which resulted in Egypt suing Netflix. The first interview provides the reason: "My Grandma told me that it doesn't matter what the schools say, she was black"
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he was trying to sugarcoat saying "She could've been black", not saying that her being black is harsh, he's probs just used to a different terminology
Well, even her African origin is very questionable, but American takes it to a whole new level garfield-6...687742.gif 
Some context: "the hate around the show" refers to the substantial negative opinions about Netflix' "Queen Cleopatra" which used a black actress to portray an actual person who was of Greek ancestry. The person in the post obviously doesn't know (that we know for a fact) she wasn't black, and for some reason seems to think that all black people, regardless of ancestry should be referred to as African American.
Even if she was African she certainly wasn’t American. The Eastern hemisphere didn’t even know the Americas existed yet.
do you really thing a 'moment' is going to bring clarity to this statement?
who of his parents was black? His scottish father or his french mother?
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When, as you say, most decent white people got convinced never to use the N word, what did they get called? Why, "politically correct", of course (or worse), the term you use. Irony is hilarious too.
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Lost Brain Cells Reading This Twitter Thread
“Now that I'm a bit older I'm happy to pay for comfort and will splash out on experiences rather than just watching others do them, or looking for the cheap things to do in a destination. Both are perfectly valid ways to travel!” she shared with Bored Panda. The important thing is to make sure you don’t end up wasting your time on unearned hype, expensive or not.
It's Spelled Australia*
That Awkward Moment When You Can't Tell The Difference Between The Flag Of Mexico And Italy
Wait… Spain Is In South America?
Lastly, if you are afraid of ending up like some of these folks and want to travel, we asked Vicky to share some tips. “Learn a few local words, look for the best places to visit, and seek out some unique experiences too. Research bloggers who've been there and done that, and see if they have useful tried and tested advice that will make your trip go smoother.”
For Pride Month, My City (Not In Lithuania) Mistakenly Put Up A Bunch Lithuanian Flags
India Is Not A Location
Says "I'm English" But Doesn't Know What The Right Flag Is For England? Nobody Could Be That Stupid Right?
Well, Of Course You Can. Who Are We To Make Things More Difficult On The Road For You… Jfc
South Africa, Duh
Wait Until This Guy Hears About A Country Called Spain
If Only Spain Existed
The best English teacher I ever had (without her, I might not be writing in English on this forum) was called Mme Lopez-Pino...
Europe Sucks
Germany being known for its car production line: Are we a joke to you?
You Can't Be Serious
Its A Part Of Europe Right
My Favorite Country Is Africa
Goddamn Europeans Living In Europe
Australia And Its Harsh Northern European Climate
Apparently Spain Is The Capital Of Mexico
I Don't Think That's Italy
This Map Has Two Australias
How Many People Failed Element School Geography
England... is an island? Why have I seen a few English people say this recently? Sigh.
Is Not Good With His Geography
I Guess Spain Is No Longer European?
Thats Australia
For the peope who don't know, the reason why they know its Australia is becouse of the building in the distance. Its the Sydney Oprea House
"Canada Is Not In North America"
Buts It’s Obviously Europe
France In English
Europe Has Worse Roads Than USA “Europe Is A Kiddy Country”
you know what a real flex is? proper public transport making the use of cars less necessary.
Rip Geography
To be fair, there is a sovereignty movement here and HI is recognized as being illegally occupied by the US, by more than a few nations. So, ideologically (historically; technically?) OP is correct.
Getting Offended Over The Name Of A Country
Where Is He Taking His History Lessons From?
When Americans Don’t Understand European Date Format On An Imported German Product
For everyone confused, in America its Month/Day/Year, but in nearly every other country in the world its Day/Month/Year. But China and Japan do it Year/Month/Day. If I got anything wrong, tell me
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Something I have also seen alot of online is people not thinking that Georgia is a country and that it’s only a state
Georgia, South Africa, Austria, and Spain are crying in unison.
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People are so ignorant about Africa and South Africa. Someone once asked me how I was online since he thought we didn't have internet in SA. How do you have internet but no houses he stupidly asked
Don't you live in a mudhouse and run from lions when you go to school? (Heavy sarcasm, in case it wasn't clear.)
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I think it was George Calin: "Think of the dumbest person you know, now understand 50% are dumber than that".
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When my Mom left Switzerland to follow my Dad back to the US, she often had to correct people that no, she wasn't from Sweden, but from Switzerland. She blamed it on the "Sw" at the beginning - and maybe folks just weren't paying enough attention to what she was saying, lol!
I get it! I once had to correct a coworker that thought Swedish was spoken in Switzerland!
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What amazes me is these younger folks who don't know what Google Earth is. I get they don't use paper maps or globes anymore, but the world is literally at your fingertips.
I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uh, some, uh, people out there in our nation don't have maps and, uh, I believe that our education like such as in South Africa and, uh, the Iraq, everywhere like such as, and, I believe that they should, our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S., uh, or, uh, should help South Africa and should help the Iraq and the Asian countries, so we will be able to build up our future. For our children.
I couldn't finish reading this. I have concluded that the USA's primary failure is a lack of geography knowledge.
Thank you for your insightful observation. We are all eternally grateful, and will immediately start working to fix that.
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Safety regulations that keep stupid people alive.
Load More Replies... Come on, post Covid-19 I'm Australia apparently we're fake, this shot is craziest.
You could have used this to recycle some of the ignorant bi-weekly anti-USA posts. Like the unintelligent people who think we only have one type of cheese and have never heard of electric kettles.
A kid in my class had to do a graded project about Africa and he began his presentation by saying, “Africa is known for the Amazon Rainforest and the Amazon river.” Somehow he managed to barely pass. His friend thought Italy was the capital of Rome. The worst story though was when everyone in my class were arguing over the capital of Manipur which they thought was Tripura. My teacher, my crush and I had to explain to them that Tripura in fact was a state and not a city
Yeah, I think I've lost enough brain cells for today. I'm gonna go find some wholesome sh*t.
Atom Games Entertainment app, World Geography. You can learn countries, capitols, flags and much more. I knew my geography knowledge was lacking so I used this app and now I'm confident my world geography knowledge.
Something I have also seen alot of online is people not thinking that Georgia is a country and that it’s only a state
Georgia, South Africa, Austria, and Spain are crying in unison.
Load More Replies... People are so ignorant about Africa and South Africa. Someone once asked me how I was online since he thought we didn't have internet in SA. How do you have internet but no houses he stupidly asked
Don't you live in a mudhouse and run from lions when you go to school? (Heavy sarcasm, in case it wasn't clear.)
Load More Replies... I think it was George Calin: "Think of the dumbest person you know, now understand 50% are dumber than that".
Load More Replies... When my Mom left Switzerland to follow my Dad back to the US, she often had to correct people that no, she wasn't from Sweden, but from Switzerland. She blamed it on the "Sw" at the beginning - and maybe folks just weren't paying enough attention to what she was saying, lol!
I get it! I once had to correct a coworker that thought Swedish was spoken in Switzerland!
Load More Replies... What amazes me is these younger folks who don't know what Google Earth is. I get they don't use paper maps or globes anymore, but the world is literally at your fingertips.
I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uh, some, uh, people out there in our nation don't have maps and, uh, I believe that our education like such as in South Africa and, uh, the Iraq, everywhere like such as, and, I believe that they should, our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S., uh, or, uh, should help South Africa and should help the Iraq and the Asian countries, so we will be able to build up our future. For our children.
I couldn't finish reading this. I have concluded that the USA's primary failure is a lack of geography knowledge.
Thank you for your insightful observation. We are all eternally grateful, and will immediately start working to fix that.
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Load More Replies... Come on, post Covid-19 I'm Australia apparently we're fake, this shot is craziest.
You could have used this to recycle some of the ignorant bi-weekly anti-USA posts. Like the unintelligent people who think we only have one type of cheese and have never heard of electric kettles.
A kid in my class had to do a graded project about Africa and he began his presentation by saying, “Africa is known for the Amazon Rainforest and the Amazon river.” Somehow he managed to barely pass. His friend thought Italy was the capital of Rome. The worst story though was when everyone in my class were arguing over the capital of Manipur which they thought was Tripura. My teacher, my crush and I had to explain to them that Tripura in fact was a state and not a city
Yeah, I think I've lost enough brain cells for today. I'm gonna go find some wholesome sh*t.
Atom Games Entertainment app, World Geography. You can learn countries, capitols, flags and much more. I knew my geography knowledge was lacking so I used this app and now I'm confident my world geography knowledge.
