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The way kids see and experience the world around them is both fascinating and surprising. One moment, they’re asking for help, and then the next, they’re solving their own problems in the most creative ways possible. While they may be young and fairly new to the ways of the world, they still somehow manage to challenge us with clever clapbacks, crafty solutions, and unexpected genius. Kids truly never fail to entertain with their refreshing mix of honesty, mischief, and curiosity. And in honor of this, we’ve gathered a list of 50 photos of kids hilariously outsmarting the adults around them.

#1

This Kid Is Going Places

Child outsmarts grown-ups by wearing a unique plague doctor costume during school medieval day, standing out creatively.

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    Dan The Madlad

    Kid creatively outsmarts grown-ups by selling paninis through a clever paper towel business at school.

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    #4

    Mother At 13

    Screenshot of a tweet showing a kid outsmarting grown-ups by attending a college orientation in their parents' place.

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    Ugh, do I have to?
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, and Jessica's my second! My eldest is away...

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    #5

    Grounding Your Parents

    Text post humor about kids outsmarting grown-ups by using apartment rules to ground a parent.

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    Chich the witch
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Friend made his (divorced) father and new girlfriend sleep in separate rooms when they visited. She thought it was funny.

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    #7

    Can’t Argue With That Logic

    Twitter post showing a clever 3-year-old outsmarting a grown-up with a witty birthday cake reason.

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    #8

    Madlad Kid Hacks The Rules

    Child outsmarts grown-ups by eating snacks and using a tablet in different rooms, showcasing clever kid behavior.

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    #9

    Mastermind Behind The Scenes

    Text post showing a witty kid outsmarting grown-ups by claiming to be a leader, fitting kids outsmarting grown-ups theme.

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    #10

    She's Got A Bright Future

    Tweet text showing a kid outsmarting adults with a witty response during a school essay titled If I Were a Millionaire.

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    #11

    Bonus For Creativity

    Child's drawing of Earth with a recycling symbol and message about keeping the planet clean, showcasing kids outsmarting grown-ups.

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    #12

    Thinking Outside The Box

    Tweet from Rogue Dad about his 9-year-old kid outsmarting grown-ups with a tooth fairy experiment and scientific evidence.

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    The Majestic Opossum
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You better up your "Santa" game...

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    Famous minds such as Albert Einstein often linked childhood curiosity and play to lifelong creativity. It may come as a surprise that kids start developing creativity as young as two years old, since this is actually when they express their imagination through play. As they get older, storytelling, drawing, and even problem-solving become the activities that expand and nurture their creativity.

    #13

    Mad Toddler

    Funny text conversation showing a toddler outsmarting grown-ups with clever toy-giving explanation.

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    Ugh, do I have to?
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's going places... those places may be jail but he's going places!

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    #14

    Tricky, Tricky

    Child outsmarts grown-ups by photocopying a sock to prank, showcasing clever and entertaining kid creativity.

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    Science Nerd
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kid just needs to take one sock out if the drier and leave the photocopy nearby.

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    #15

    I Didn't Think I'd Actually Lose In A Hide A Seek Game With My Nephew... (Told Him To Pose For A Pic)

    Child cleverly hides inside a coat to fool grown-ups in an amusing photo showcasing kids outsmarting adults.

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    MalayDragon
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's amazing. Reminds me of a time playing hide and seek with my kids, I lost my 8 year old daughter for a solid 20 minutes, eventually gave up and said ok you win. She made a noise to let us know where she was (approximately). Finally revealed her hiding spot, she had dressed up in a Where's Wally Costume (Waldo for the Americans) and hidden amongst her stuffed toys, the only thing thing you could see was the red an white striped hat.. Well played little one, well played.

    T Barth
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the scene in ET where he was camouflaged amongst the stuffed animals.

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    Bill Swallow
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Memories from when I was a kid - the relatives would visit, and we'd play hide and seek. In our Barn. (I don't have any good pictures specifically of the barn, but this will give you an idea. And I used to mow that lawn with a non-self-propelled push mower.) Lawns-1-68...b21ad5.jpg Lawns-1-68f282eb21ad5.jpg

    detective miller's hat
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My siblings and I (there are 6 of us) spent our childhoods trying to one-up each other in hide-and-seek. There were several very impressive hiding spots over the years.

    Manic Mama
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the time my oldest decided (at about 4pm) to play hide and seek with mum & dad, but didn't tell us! It was only when it was getting dark and the neighbors were out searching and we were on the point of calling the police that she giggled & gave herself away. She had climbed onto the top storage shelf in our walk-in wardrobe. To this day, I have no idea how she got there.

    katakuri
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just hide in the closet of work clothes and tuck into a ball in the clothes

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    #17

    Light Grease

    Tweet about a child outsmarting a grown-up by hacking a Netflix parental code using clever observation and strategy.

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    #18

    Madlads Kids And Response

    Text message about children outsmarting grown-ups by mocking a parent's hairstyle and nickname at school, showing kids' clever humor.

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    Wyattdafrog
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "chic hairstyle" she is definitely a karen

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    #19

    He's The Man Of The House Now

    Text post showing a kid cleverly using access to bank accounts to outsmart grown-ups in a humorous way.

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    #21

    Because College Has Failed You

    A humorous text message showing a kid outsmarting a grown-up with a clever response about watermelon seeds.

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    AnnaB
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And everyone clapped.

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    #23

    He Got That Dawg In Him

    11-year-old kid in organic chemistry class outsmarts grown-ups by offering to answer questions via email.

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    michael Chock
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    1 month ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That kid is bad enough when you're the same age.

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    #24

    Creative 4 Year Old

    Tweet showing a 4-year-old creatively expressing dislike for dinner, illustrating kids outsmarting grown-ups humorously.

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    Mike F
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I share the assessment of cauliflower.

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    #25

    Kids Going Places For Sure

    Funny photo of a kid outsmarting grown-ups by making "corn water" moonshine in a water bottle.

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    #26

    It's Impossible To Punish A Creative Genius

    Child’s clever written chart showing how they will "sit still," illustrating kids outsmarting grown-ups in a creative way.

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    Deta Rossiter
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i learnt to write with 2 pens held together with an elastic band. 500 lines was then only 250

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    #27

    My 8 Year Old Almost Made Me Burn My House Down

    Shadow of a fake spider on a lamp shade cleverly created by a child to outsmart grown-ups in an entertaining way.

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    Brandi VanSteenwyk
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am getting so many April Fools prank ideas off of here... Sorry in advance to my friends and family.

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    #28

    Kid Didn't Mind That His Parents Were Going To Divorse

    Tweet showing a kid outsmarting grown-ups by cheering about having two Christmases during a parents' argument.

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    #30

    “We Never Saw Him Again”

    Tweet showing a kid outsmarting grown-ups with a funny story about a dad’s jet ski, capturing amusing kids moments.

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    #31

    This Might Be Too Mad For You Guys To Handle

    Child in a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle outfit cleverly outsmarts grown-ups on picture day in an amusing way.

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    WFH Forever
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the story for the first serious relationship partner he brings home as an adult.

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    #32

    Thought This Belonged Here

    Tweet about a 12-year-old's curious question paired with a confused animated character, highlighting kids outsmarting grown-ups.

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    Brian Droste
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    1 month ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. You need hair from the scalp where there would be DNA. For locks of hair, the hair is cut off before that so there would be no DNA on the hair.

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    #33

    Cheese Lip Balm

    Child outsmarts grown-ups by refilling a lip balm tube with cheese to secretly eat in class.

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    The Majestic Opossum
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has got to be in Wisconsin 😂🧀

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    #34

    Madlad Making Mad Waffles

    Screenshot of a social media post describing a kid outsmarting adults by making and selling waffles at school.

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    Mike F
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do they keep referring to them as a "mad lad" when in fact they really have it going on.

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    #35

    Apes Together Strong

    Kids outsmarting grown-ups by blocking door with snow to create an eternal recess in a humorous winter scene.

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    Lee Gilliland
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait until they figure out they have to use the bathroom.

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    #36

    Let’s Start Working On Phonics Then

    Screenshot of a text conversation showing a kid outsmarting grown-ups using speech to text humor.

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    Sofia
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg I am feeling sick from laughter XD

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    Have you ever noticed that, unlike adults, kids say exactly what they think and how they feel? This is because they haven’t learned how to filter their thoughts in line with societal norms. While their honesty may come across as slightly rude sometimes, it actually comes from a place of pure curiosity and an innocent desire to understand the world and the people around them.

    #37

    Madlad Daughter

    Screenshot of a humorous tweet showing kids outsmarting grown-ups with clever excuses on social media.

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    #38

    I Hope This Kid Got It Free

    Person dressed as an ice cream cone ordering ice cream, a funny moment of kids outsmarting grown-ups in a playful way.

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    #39

    This Kid Is Cooler Than I Will Ever Be

    Boy on a scooter cleverly hanging from a subway handlebar, showcasing kids outsmarting grown-ups in a creative way.

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    #40

    Mad Lad Son

    Amusing photos of kids outsmarting grown-ups show a boy's funny school pictures used as gift wrap and prints.

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    Pieter LeGrande
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's he doing with them? selling as fan photos?

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    #41

    Told The Older Ones To Watch The Baby And Dont Let Her Get In Trouble

    Kids outsmarting grown-ups by turning a laundry basket into a playful ride in a living room setting with toys nearby

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    Mike F
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is the poor mother a Xerox machine?

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    #42

    Get This Guy A Medal

    Reddit post showing a teenager explaining there is no way for a parent to check their kid's phone history.

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    The Majestic Opossum
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As the mother of a teenage boy, I approve this message.

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    #43

    Ice Cold Beer! Ice Cold! The Kid Sells Them Root Beer

    Boy holding sign saying ice cold beer as a clever marketing strategy, a funny example of kids outsmarting grown-ups outdoors.

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    chi-wei shen
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BP has managed to cut off the bottom part of the picture where you can read that it's actually root beer.

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    #44

    My Kid Is Working On A Marco Polo Powerpoint For School And I Snapped This Pic Over His Shoulder. Needless To Say, I'm Very Proud

    Computer screen showing a humorous slide saying the silk road was long like the assignment, kids outsmarting grown-ups in school.

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    #46

    Madlad Kid Makes This

    Child’s movie trailer about parents' divorce found years later, showing kids outsmarting grown-ups in emotional ways.

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    #47

    Tgis Kid Need To Calm Down

    Three young boys wearing Guy Fawkes masks, representing kids outsmarting grown-ups in creative ways.

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    #48

    "Who Blows On Their Pizza Anymore?"

    Child using a fan to cool pizza slices while eating, showcasing kids outsmarting grown-ups in an entertaining way.

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    Mike F
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dog would smell that and levitate.

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    #49

    Mad Minecrafter Kid

    Comment from user MinecraftyLemon Lime explaining how a kid outsmarted a grown-up to eat a cookie.

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    #50

    Kids

    Group of kids and adults gathered outdoors next to burning houses with firefighters controlling large flames in action.

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    Smeghead Tribble Down Under
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i really, REALLY don't think this is ''funny'', or ''clever'', or ''kids being kids'' (whatever the fk that's supposed to mean) It's criminal behaviour.

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