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Convincing someone you’re right is all about confidence. If you fake it, you’ll make it, right? R-right? Having bucketloads of confidence is great (and certainly dramatic), however, it’s never enough in isolation… especially if you’re just plain wrong and everyone around you knows it.

Being direct. Looking assured. Feeling unwavering and braver than Braveheart—these are all wonderful qualities to have, but without other substantial things to back it up, it’s all just bravado without the bite. And darn it if it isn’t entertaining as heck to watch!

We’re not the only ones to think so. In fact, that’s why the ‘Confidently Incorrect’ subreddit, with over 404k members, exists. Their community is built around poking fun at people who are chock full of confidence but get deflated the moment someone with an ounce of logic and common sense chimes in. There’s plenty of facepalm moments waiting for you, so get scrolling and upvoting your fave pics. Remember to visit the r/confidentlyincorrect community if you like their stuff!

Bored Panda interviewed the creator of the subreddit, redditor ShadowAlchemy. Read on for what they told us about how the community started and got popular, as well as for their thoughts about to what extent confidence is important in real life and what we should do if we ever find ourselves to be confidently incorrect.

#1

Princes vs. Princess. Plurals Are Difficult For Some

Princes vs. Princess. Plurals Are Difficult For Some

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Adam C
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5 years ago

LMAO.. "I'm begging you"

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    #2

    Let’s See Those Snarky Atheists Answer That

    Let’s See Those Snarky Atheists Answer That

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    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That answer was brilliant.

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    #3

    Well Maybe That’s Her Favorite Kind Of Yogurt

    Well Maybe That’s Her Favorite Kind Of Yogurt

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    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    People are online actively looking for s**t to be offended by

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    #4

    Factchecking

    Factchecking

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    Marnie
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    This one should be higher.

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    #5

    Confidently Corrected An Author

    Confidently Corrected An Author

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    Henny Hana
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    The audacity of an idiot

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    #6

    *your

    *your

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    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    Twice an idiot in the span of two statements. That is impressive.

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    #7

    Flag Code? In My America?!

    Flag Code? In My America?!

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    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Americans think their flags always have to be higher

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    #8

    ''For The Last Time'', He Proclaimed

    ''For The Last Time'', He Proclaimed

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    itz kimora
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    damn

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    #9

    Smart Enough To Lead... Smart Enough To Breed?!?!

    Smart Enough To Lead... Smart Enough To Breed?!?!

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That's just f****d up.

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    #10

    "I'm Not Sure If I Agree But Ok"

    "I'm Not Sure If I Agree But Ok"

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    Troux
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Not sleeping adds hours by subtracting brain cells.

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    #11

    Hmm... Yes. That Sounds Right. Zeus, Mr Horny Year Round, Has Only One Son

    Hmm... Yes. That Sounds Right. Zeus, Mr Horny Year Round, Has Only One Son

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    Lauren Caswell
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    I love it that he was random things like animals and gold showers (gold thank you not golden lol), like who were these women like "damn, that goose is sexy!"

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    #12

    Third Hole?! Surely You Jest!

    Third Hole?! Surely You Jest!

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    Just JoLynn
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Some people should really be forced to take anatomy before being allowed to go near any hole.

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    #13

    "Thank God I'm A Math Major"

    "Thank God I'm A Math Major"

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    Star of the world
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    what type of math major gets that wrong?

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    #14

    Do The Basic Math, People!

    Do The Basic Math, People!

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    Ty Stratton-Quirk
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Please tell me she's not a real professor...

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    #15

    Oscar The Grouch

    Oscar The Grouch

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    But he is not homeless. That is where he chooses to live and loves it. Omg I am defending a puppet. Never saw that coming lol.

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    Never miss a story that brings joy to the world. Add us on Google

    #16

    Ah, Us Politics... A Neverending Source

    Ah, Us Politics... A Neverending Source

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    Maiun
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    How are these people allowed to hold office?

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    #17

    1) Star Is A Shape And 2) Oranges And Blackberries

    1) Star Is A Shape And 2) Oranges And Blackberries

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    Dilly Millandry
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Blackcurrants, redcurrants . The colour orange was named after the fruit.

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    #18

    Covid Has Brought Out The Best In Everyone!

    Covid Has Brought Out The Best In Everyone!

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    Dilly Millandry
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    There are several flu vaccines.

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    #19

    Communism Is When You Are Only Allowed To Buy One Share Of A Stock

    Communism Is When You Are Only Allowed To Buy One Share Of A Stock

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    Something
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Both are wrong. This is quite unlike how capitalism is supposed to work, but that doesn't make it communist. Also, communism is not simply a lack of capitalism.

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    #20

    Abigail Must See This Reply As An Instant Win

    Abigail Must See This Reply As An Instant Win

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    Tina Hugh
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    It took me a minute to figure this out. Abilgail is a transwoman and Hot Take Harry is unintentionally being super supportive.

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    #21

    America Didn’t Import Slaves

    America Didn’t Import Slaves

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    Autumn
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    The phrase 'slave-class' is really irksome, like what does she mean?

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    #22

    He Wasn’t Even Italian, He Was Austrian And Born In Modern Day Croatia. Not To Mention He Was Also An American Citizen At One Point

    He Wasn’t Even Italian, He Was Austrian And Born In Modern Day Croatia. Not To Mention He Was Also An American Citizen At One Point

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    Serial pacifist
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    So many wrongs. Nikola Tesla is a Croatian Serb (minority group). He lived well into the 20th century (not the 1700s). He is not Nikolai or Nicolas, but Nikola. Ford parts mostly come from the EU + Japan, Venezuela, Canada...

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    #23

    “Where’d You Get That, From CNN?”

    “Where’d You Get That, From CNN?”

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    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I don't think they teach geography in US schools... I saw a lot of these things online during the elections

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    #24

    Someone Doesn’t Understand How The Food Supply Chain Works... Or Agriculture, For That Matter

    Someone Doesn’t Understand How The Food Supply Chain Works... Or Agriculture, For That Matter

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    Giulia
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    ....this can't be real lmao

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    #25

    Ben...

    Ben...

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    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I saw the name Ben Shapiro and instantly knew that this was going to be interesting...

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    #26

    Wikipedia Is Wrong

    Wikipedia Is Wrong

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    Nevid
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    And bats are birds because they fly.

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    #27

    Trying To Justify A Murder

    Trying To Justify A Murder

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    K.Kobayashi
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Serious answer: If you can speak (and make a sound), it means you can exhale. It doesn't mean you can inhale.

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    #28

    So Confidently

    So Confidently

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    Dilly Millandry
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Ow, poor woman that happened to...

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    #29

    Three Perfect Example. Except For, Not

    Three Perfect Example. Except For, Not

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Plus JKR actually got a grant so she could write HP. Guess where the money came from?

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    #30

    Hmmmm

    Hmmmm

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    Marnie
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    My respect for Shapiro is now about two miles below sea level.

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    #31

    “That’s Because We Are Not A Democracy!”

    “That’s Because We Are Not A Democracy!”

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    Kno
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Ok i snorted lol

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    #32

    *5999

    *5999

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    Persp Gold
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    thought this was about the body spray

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    #33

    I Guess Aztecs Are Not Native To The Americas...

    I Guess Aztecs Are Not Native To The Americas...

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    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    It's the "my culture" for me

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    #34

    Defo A 'Strayan

    Defo A 'Strayan

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    ultravioletmaglite
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    This one is subtle...

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    #35

    You Are Not Circumcised

    You Are Not Circumcised

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    ADHORTATOR
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Then where would all the jewish babies come from :-)?

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    #36

    Micro$oft

    Micro$oft

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    Star of the world
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    I do my REseARcH unlike you, you uncultured swine

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    #37

    Confidently Argued Blind People Couldn't Feel Their Own Fingers

    Confidently Argued Blind People Couldn't Feel Their Own Fingers

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    Troux
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I wonder if these guys stare at the keyboard and poke slowly to make sure they pushed the right keys.

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    #38

    Man, Those Pesky Hackers Evolve More And More Every Day

    Man, Those Pesky Hackers Evolve More And More Every Day

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Bahaha, some people.

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    #39

    It Does

    It Does

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    Colin Mochrie At Its Finest
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    By the same logic, Trump was elected President but it doesn't make him a President. He did NOTHING what a President would do, and in fact, the opposite. That said, the responder is wrong.

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    #40

    1 Kilometre Is Less Than A Mile

    1 Kilometre Is Less Than A Mile

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    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Americans really have a problem with measurements of any kind

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    #41

    Apparently, Skin Color Is An STD Now

    Apparently, Skin Color Is An STD Now

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    Anne
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Wait.. we change color according to the color of the man we marry? How does that work? If I marry several men of different color... do I become a rainbow?

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    #42

    Redefining Middleman

    Redefining Middleman

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    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Who at Trader Joe's even approved this nonsense?

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    #43

    “Counting Votes After Election Day Has Never Been Done Before”

    “Counting Votes After Election Day Has Never Been Done Before”

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    itz kimora
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    no, they count the votes after announcing the winner. obviously.

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    #44

    Never Leave Home Without A Clean Tampon!

    Never Leave Home Without A Clean Tampon!

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    Ty Stratton-Quirk
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Andy: "Sir, I have three sisters and a fiance, and I'm sure they would agree with me that you've been using your tampons incorrectly the whole time."

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    #45

    Confidently Incorrect About North America

    Confidently Incorrect About North America

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    Adam C
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    Is this really this common that Americans don't know geography outside USA?

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    #46

    The President Of The United States, Totally Ignorant Of History That Took Place During His Own Lifetime

    The President Of The United States, Totally Ignorant Of History That Took Place During His Own Lifetime

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    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I saw the name Donald Trump and knew this was going to be good.

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    #47

    The Greeks Were Christians

    The Greeks Were Christians

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    angie but who cares
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    this makes me angry as hell

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    #48

    Diamonds Are Heavier Than... Diamonds?

    Diamonds Are Heavier Than... Diamonds?

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    peter howard
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Ok first diamond isn't a metal (it's carbon) and 1g of diamond is still 1g of diamond ( the old question of which is heavier a tonne of feathers or a tonne of lead)

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    #49

    Good Job

    Good Job

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    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I'll take a guess... she's American right?

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    #50

    An Interesting Way Of Adding Percentages....

    An Interesting Way Of Adding Percentages....

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    Aroace tiger
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Eww! I wouldn't be able to not wash my hands.

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    #51

    Lil Nas Is 21...

    Lil Nas Is 21...

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    Aroace tiger
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I don't think she understands what homosexual means.

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    #52

    That’s An Obummer

    That’s An Obummer

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    Nomadus Aureus
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Without wanting to sound rude. Can someone please explain this fetishisation of the military in the US? My country had mandatory service until 2008. Pretty much everyone has served. Literally no one is running around expecting special treatment because of it. We also don't randomly go up to people to thank them for their service. Yes, veterans do get some special allowances and a card that gives them special discounts under certain conditions.

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    #53

    This Is The Dumbest Thing I've Read Today, Smh

    This Is The Dumbest Thing I've Read Today, Smh

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    H Edwards
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I prefer the other reply which was just: Neil do you wear shoes?

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    #54

    She Was So Confident

    She Was So Confident

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    Two Silly Pups
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    And this seems to be the most US people's thinking in the nutshell - I don't know what it is so instead of learning I shall scream about my ignorance...

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    #55

    Aight

    Aight

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    Two Silly Pups
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    OMG, I can't even...

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    #56

    Ah Yes Of Course

    Ah Yes Of Course

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I am not even American and I KNOW that woman is dead set wrong.

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    #57

    Mlk Would Disagree

    Mlk Would Disagree

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    Marnie
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    MLK promoted non-violent protests. His saying, "Riots are the voice of the unheard," was voicing understanding of riots, not promoting them.

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    #58

    Light Racism?

    Light Racism?

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    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    The American education system is a joke

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    #59

    As Seen On Instagram

    As Seen On Instagram

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    Batwench
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 years ago

    But it still often costs more due to it’s location. Some parts of very north Scotland and the Scottish Isles also incur a higher postal rate.

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    #60

    "You Really Are Uneducated"

    "You Really Are Uneducated"

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    Andy Acceber
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Y'all, COVID-19 is named for the year it was identified: 2019.

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    #61

    Leaving This Here

    Leaving This Here

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    Petra Pan
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    People exhibiting this level of ignorance need to be fined. lol

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    #62

    You’ve Read The Entire Thing?

    You’ve Read The Entire Thing?

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    Teucer T
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    It's very short. Several organizations publish it in pamphlet format and hand them out. HINT: Most of what you hear is in it isn't.

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    #63

    Hate To See It- Love My Dad Tho

    Hate To See It- Love My Dad Tho

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    Jana Greyling
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I would like to say as a Christian that we don't discriminate against LGBTQ+ people or people with other beliefs. God told us that we should love everyone. It is God's role to judge not ours.

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    #64

    Reading Is Hard

    Reading Is Hard

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    Shelp
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    This is beyond embarassing

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    #65

    *Laughs In Free Healthcare*

    *Laughs In Free Healthcare*

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    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    If this is so, then why are so many people being bankrupted by it? Or having to go without medication because they can't afford it? America's 'for profit' healthcare works only on behalf of those who are wealthy. But, doesn't every citizen have a right to proper healthcare? Oh, but no, that would be socialist, and we can't have that.

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    #66

    The Sarcastic Use Of The Thinking Emote Is The Icing On This Ahistorical Cake

    The Sarcastic Use Of The Thinking Emote Is The Icing On This Ahistorical Cake

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    Dynein
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    The holocaust was so much worse than the current discrimination of non-white people, though. The Nazis didn't just exploit the Jewish, they wanted them DEAD. Imagine if the KKK was running the US - not just wanting to, but actually RUNNING, as in, making the laws and controlling the police. There would be barely any riots, not for lack of want, but for fear of death!

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    #67

    So They Asked King George III Very Nicely For Independence, To Which He Cheerfully Agreed

    So They Asked King George III Very Nicely For Independence, To Which He Cheerfully Agreed

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    chi-wei shen
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    They have asked very politely in an American way: With a gun.

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    #68

    Spoiler Alert: He Does

    Spoiler Alert: He Does

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    Nela Rothenbach
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Some people should not be allowed on the internet...not talking about the post btw

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    #69

    Gotta Love University Rivalries On Dating Apps

    Gotta Love University Rivalries On Dating Apps

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    Batwench
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    Premium
    5 years ago

    At least they owned it.

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    #70

    That’s Definitely Joe Statistics Work

    That’s Definitely Joe Statistics Work

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    Andy Acceber
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    My dad works at a hospital. He knows 20+ people who have died of COVID. It's still shocking to me how many people don't believe this is real.

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    #71

    A Quick Google Search Could Have Shown Them They Were Wrong, But Instead They Chose To Spread Misinformation On Twitter

    A Quick Google Search Could Have Shown Them They Were Wrong, But Instead They Chose To Spread Misinformation On Twitter

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    Leo Domitrix
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    It's blue-out, always.

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    #72

    A Covid Vaccine With A 95% Success Rate Definitely Means That 5% Of The People That Get The Vaccine Will Die

    A Covid Vaccine With A 95% Success Rate Definitely Means That 5% Of The People That Get The Vaccine Will Die

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    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Someone really doesn't know how vaccines work...

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    #73

    Oh. Well, I’m Glad It’s All Cleared Up

    Oh. Well, I’m Glad It’s All Cleared Up

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    Teucer T
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Speeding was made illegal by speed limit laws. I guess that means nobody speeds anymore.

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    #74

    This Happens Once In The History Of Today...

    This Happens Once In The History Of Today...

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    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    What did she do for the other 365 days in 2020?

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    #75

    60fps Makes Movies Longer

    60fps Makes Movies Longer

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    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I think someone doesn't understand what FPS stands for

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    #76

    Got The Last Name Correct At Least

    Got The Last Name Correct At Least

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    Phil Boswell
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    He wished 🤢

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    #77

    Apparently Britain Isn't Part Of Europe!?

    Apparently Britain Isn't Part Of Europe!?

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    Phoebe Carter
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    So first we don't exist and now we're a continent?! Lmao why do people hate us XD

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    #78

    "No Species Has Been Found In Which Homosexual Behaviour Has Not Been Shown To Exist, With The Exception Of Species That Never Have Sex At All, Such As Sea Urchins And Aphis. Moreover, A Part Of The Animal Kingdom Is Hermaphroditic, Truly Bisexual." - Wikipedia

    "No Species Has Been Found In Which Homosexual Behaviour Has Not Been Shown To Exist, With The Exception Of Species That Never Have Sex At All, Such As Sea Urchins And Aphis. Moreover, A Part Of The Animal Kingdom Is Hermaphroditic, Truly Bisexual." - Wikipedia

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    James016
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I saw a statement years ago along the lines of: homosexuality has been observed in so many species but homophobia has only been observed in one

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    #79

    Yes. I Am

    Yes. I Am

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Ahh, so they are one of those Americans that think they are the world.

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    #80

    Confidently Corrected The Game's Art Director

    Confidently Corrected The Game's Art Director

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    Johnny
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Anyone care to explain this one?

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    #81

    “Roman Numerals Aren’t Part Of The Alphabet” On A Thread About Elon Musk’s Baby

    “Roman Numerals Aren’t Part Of The Alphabet” On A Thread About Elon Musk’s Baby

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    It was/is still a stupid f*****g name.

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    #82

    “Water Boils At 112 Farenheight”

    “Water Boils At 112 Farenheight”

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    Batwench
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    Premium
    5 years ago

    Depends where you are. That is based on the location being at sea level.

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    #83

    Imagine An American Being This Stupid About American History

    Imagine An American Being This Stupid About American History

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    Luther von Wolfen
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    A civil war is when a faction tries to take over a country. In the American Civil War, the South was trying to secede, not take over. The Civil War was not a civil war; it was a war of secession.

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