Let’s just put it out there: pretty much everyone witnessed some unbelievable stuff during the pandemic. Like how some people saw toilet paper as the hottest commodity. How others believed 5G towers spread the disease. Not to mention dealing with anti-maskers, confronting anti-vaxxers, and generally worrying about the state of human idiocy.
Covid-19 life revealed the true colors of folks around us, and thanks to the r/FacePalm subreddit, we can see it in broad daylight. Titled as the "gallery of inexplicable stupidity", the moderators ask the members to share proof of human foolishness for everyone to enjoy.
We have selected some of the best examples of people doing cringe-worthy things in the midst of the pandemic and getting rightfully shamed for it online. Continue scrolling and upvote the ones you enjoyed most! And if you’re in the mood for some more stupidity goodness both online and in real life, check out our previous posts here, here, and here.
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You Can Still Breathe Idiot
Well You're Not Wrong
To learn more about why people do foolish and ludicrous things, we reached out to Balazs Aczel, an associate professor at ELTE University in Budapest, and author of the study What is stupid?: People's conception of unintelligent behavior. "In our research, we found that people use the label 'stupid' for three very different types of actions," he told Bored Panda.
"We call the first category 'confident ignorance'. In these actions, people's confidence tends to exceed what their skills or knowledge would allow," the professor said. "In other words, they think they know how to do risky things, and they do it. For example, they go bungee jumping with their home-made gear, such as a metal cord."
The second type of stupid action is due to absentmindedness. Aczel explained that in this case, people have sufficient knowledge to act rationally, except they don't monitor their actions. "Whenever we turn into auto-pilot, we risk doing something very irrational. A good example is a professor who was so engaged in a deep conversation with his colleagues at his home that when he went to his bedroom to get a book, seeing the bed he got into his pajamas and went to sleep."
What About Nurses Who Wear Them 8 To 10 Hours A Day
I Get It Now
What A Madman
This comment is for Thomas who is sick of the flip flop science. First of all, had you paid any attention to things he said, he doesn't change his mind as often as you think, his findings have been similar, and he's had to constantly speak against people who misinterpreted what he has said. Next up: science is not stagnant, most of it us always changing because we make new discoveries daily. And this one is something most people should know: viruses evolve. They are constantly changing to adapt to their surroundings, we do our best to keep up.
The third kind of stupidity is "lack of control". "Here, people know how to do things right and are aware of their actions, they still make that mistake," he continued. "Impulsivity and short-term emotions can make us act against our best thinking. In heated conversations, we can easily lose control. Overindulging in food or drinks can also seem stupid the day after."
The professor told us that if there’s one thing people can easily agree on, it’s to determine whether something is stupid or not. You see, there’s a common thing in foolish actions — "there is a risk or harm involved when the actor should have known better. The more we believe that the person had the knowledge that the action is risky, the more upset we get with making that mistake."
"It's likely that regarding and calling certain actions stupid helped our survival," he added. "We might speculate that by calling something (and not someone!) stupid, we tag a negative affective 'stamp' on actions that we believe better to be avoided. If we had to learn it by description, then we would certainly fail."
It Was Media Control All Along
What's Yours?
When A Pandemic Becomes Political..
I've been saying this from the get go! If we had followed the health experts and not the idiot polititians we would not be in Omicron country waiting to see what happens when Omega comes along!
They also had a Prime Minister who cared about the citizens of her country and their well being....
Oh god! I can't imagine American citizens being in charge of the pandemic.
The problem with American citizens is that we weren't allowed to be in charge of the pandemic, our theoretically wise leaders were the ones that made the mess, not the ordinary citizens. Except for a relatively small, very vocal, percentage.
Load More Replies...When asked why so many of us enjoy witnessing others act silly, Aczel argued that while it may seem paradoxical, stupid actions can bring us sorrow and joy at the same time. "If we label actions that should be avoided 'stupid,' then why do we seek them?"
"In fact, the entire entertainment industry is built on people's desire to watch other people doing something very stupid. One possible answer is that when we watch others' stupid actions then we feel superior, we can easily think that we are not that dumb. Watching stupid actions also simplifies the complexity of the world temporarily: nothing is more obvious than the stupidity of a stupid act. Feeling superior and easing our brainwork is very pleasing for humans."
They Can, They Just Won't Do It
Where Can I Get A Purse
Correct
You might think that when we see others act ridiculous and irrational, it should teach us to avoid repeating them. But, according to Aczel, the world would be very different if watching silly things others do would fully prevent us from doing them in the future.
"Nevertheless, it's reasonable to think that we don't have to gain personal experience in every stupid mistake in order to avoid them. One key to the success of the human race is that we can learn from others without experiencing it ourselves. Since the research of stupid-labeled actions is fairly new, we will need further studies to find out how watching silly actions influence our own behavior," he explained.
The Founders Would Say The F Is An Ohio
Just... W H A T ?
Safety Precaution Is Not 100%
Has everyone forgotten that the mask we wear protects others and not ourselves? People who don't wear masks are selfish, immature, potential murderers.
Aczel noted that doing stupid things seems to be part of human nature. "Often by mistake but sometimes by wish," he added. "Why is it so tempting to get silly sometimes? The writer John Steinbeck says: 'Sometimes a man wants to be stupid if it lets him do a thing his cleverness forbids.'"
"Perhaps, acting smartly is very tiring and, occasionally, we have to take our leave from the control of rationality. It might be even adaptive to do that but only if we find the line between being silly and doing something really stupid," Aczel concluded.
I Think You Will Survive The Vaccine
Stop Doing This!
What A Bellend!
We also managed to get in touch with David M. Allen, M.D., a professor of psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and co-editor of Groupthink in Science. According to him, when it comes to people who spread misinformation and label the pandemic a hoax, that's almost always due to groupthink.
"In order to be considered part of a group, which has evolutionary survival value and so is, in my opinion, written into our genetic code (although we are able to choose to not do this and think critically, but there is usually a significant social cost), we often must go along with views that are held as central by our kin or social group," he explained.
Allen mentioned that groupthink also involves a lot of what one author called Willful Blindness — avoiding looking at any information that contradicts the group norms. "Paradoxically, in order to do this, one has to know where not to look, meaning that the individual has to know where it is, which in turn means that they actually have looked at it," the professor added.
🤦🏻♂️
I love how they leave out the entire non sanctuary city Covid hotspots in the south.
Technically The Truth
No One Could Competently Answer Questions About Health Care And The Covid Pandemic Without Cheating
We've been living in a world pandemic, with all the correlated problems such as unemployment, new poors, education, vaccines, etc...Mmm I wonder what should we ask the President about? His thoughts on who should win American Idol, maybe?
Doesn’t The Metal In The Vaccine Cause You To Be More Magnetic And Cars Are Pulled To You?
"Trying to argue with people from a competing group is difficult because it usually involves negative ideas about your opponent — calling them stupid in one way or another invariably leads them to become defensive and start attacking back."
The professor wanted to share some advice with you, dear readers. "When it comes to interacting with people of opposite persuasions, learn how to be empathic with their positions before going on to challenge them. This is not easy to do when you feel they are attacking you, but it can be done."
Remember that "there is usually some aspect of the other fellow's position that you can agree with," he continued. "Being brave enough to engage in your own critical thinking about ideas cherished by your own groups can be useful in avoiding doing stupid things repeatedly with the same negative consequences."
All The Beans At My Local Grocery Store Are Out Except This One...
Antivax Logic
When You Believe Politicians Over Doctors
“If Masks Were Necessary We Would Have Evolved One By Now” Lmao
I Had A Hard Time Believing People Were This Stupid... Until Today
They Really Have Gotten To Us
People Still Wearing A Mask Below Their Nose Have Less Brain Cells Than A Baby
Jfk During The Cuban Missile Crisis vs. Trump During A Global Pandemic
Did She Look At The Picture At All???
Good Job..
The Four Covid Personality Types.
My husbands mask always ends up like the bottom left, not because he chooses to but his beard seems to pull it down, I keep threatening to tit tape it to his nose, but then it'll like just move the other way
Ridiculous
Grim Reaper Supporting Karens On Their Protest To Open Schools
It's Just A Flu, Bro! No, Wait...
Absolutely Right
Went To The Shop Last Night. Every Aisle Had Been Picked Clean Apart From This... People Are Idiots
This School Closed Down Commons So That They're Are No Mass Gatherings
Corona-Challenge
Yikes
Anti-Vax Logic
It’s Really Not That Difficult
Pray For Me!
This Is Why We Are 2 Years Into A Pandemic (Not Oc)
The State Of The World.
That's what fists are for. You hit the idiot until they are unconscious, and you get peace and quiet as well as a break from stupidity
Pictured: The Reason The Entire Rest Of The Planet Is Laughing At Us
People Like This Are The Reason That The Pandemic Is Still Going On.
I once saw a woman wearing a lace mask. A lace mask. I could totally see her mouth underneath. Sure she looked cute but I'm guessing lace is not exactly the right material 😬
Trump Back At It Again
Florida Isn't Your Average State, But This Pandemic Has Made Them Especially Insane
Suspended For Showing The Truth?
And Many Will Still Believe Him
These People Are Really Scared Of A Needle
Listen. I'm panically afraid of needles. They need to restrain me with two nurses if they want to take blood. But I was vaccinated twice already. Because it's important. Because I don't want to harm the people I love. And all the others around me. So man up and take the shot!
5g —> Death = Science
This Would Be Funnier If It Wasn’t So Dangerous
“It’s Easy, Losers”
Can’t Do Anything About Noncompliance With Mandatory Public Orders.. Sure
This person is going to protest this stupid sexualization of girls through proper channels. A kid at the school two blocks from my house was sent home cos his folks are anti-maskers. The school had several windows bashed out and someone painted “Liberal Pussy Elites” under the name and they had no connection to the parents of the maskless kid.
This Teacher Thinks Is The Same To Teach In 2020
Well. This depends on whether or not they asked the teacher first. In my experience (I am in 8th grade) Most teacher won't let you use the bathroom or get some water until you ask. If they decline, and you still go, then you get "Sent to the office." A few people have peed themselves because of this.
No Concern For Others
Who knew my crippling agoraphobia would one day be a positive thing?
Yes Please Stay Away From Us We Want You To Be Safe
“The Vaccine Is Made From Aborted Babies”
Sums Up The Pandemic Mess Quite Nicely. Credit U/Orchid_breeder
Imagine Being This Stupid
Photograph Of Protestors In Ohio Demanding The Governor Re-Open Businesses, During A Global Pandemic...
Did they see this and realize they look like raging lunatics? Unfortunately I doubt it, they probably proudly posted this all over their social media and raved about being “patriots”
Religion Doesn't Exempt You From A Pandemic
I Thought It Was Totally Unethical.
That’s A Nice Deal
Facepalm.
“It’s Just The Flu” They Said...
Dear God, Please End The Pandemic...no Not Like That.
When A Pandemic Comes And We Are Unable To Respond In A Coordinated And Effective Fashion, Make No Mistake About It...
It's Safe
Wears Gloves To Prevent Catching The Virus... Does This
Idiots Ruining Our Lives
Apparently This Pandemic Eats Away Common Sense As Well
Trump Playing Golf After Calling Out Obama On Playing Golf During A Pandemic.
Unfortunately Predictable
Vaccines Cause Blood Clots
How would you even know if these people ended up with brain damage?
You’re Really Going To Do That In A Pandemic?
Time to start charging these morons for involuntary manslaughter and attempted murder when they get people sick over ignoring orders and blatantly doing crap like this.
Someone Brought These Bills To The Bank They Tried To Sanitize In A Microwave
How long did they put them in for? I've used the microwave to dry wet books before without managing to start a fire.
This Is Bob.
Okay, but can we all take a minute to ignore the a-hole sh*t pile in front of us and look at the room behind the *abslolute* sh*t pile? Because that room looks amazing.
That Didn’t Work Out Too Well
Imagine Taking This Seriously Over An Actual Pandemic
Apparently Immunizing People During A Deadly Pandemic Is Comparable To The Holocaust
There’s A Global Pandemic Going On.
If You're Ever Wondering Why We Are Still In This Pandemic
The Flu Has Never Been A Pandemic
Following Health Guidelines During A Pandemic = An Economic Principle
We’re In This Pandemic Because…promiscuous College Girls?
These Napkins That Were Sent To My Store During A Pandemic
The use of the double negative was the first clue you were dealing with f*****g morons.
Americans Taking Action. This Will Teach The Pandemic A Thing Or Two!
A Bold Strategy For Handling The Pandemic From Missouri's Governor
Covid-19 Is A Lie!... Gotta Wear A Face Mask Just In Case Tho
Pandemic Protection....
The Irony When Protesting A Pandemic.
Do We Deserve To Survive This Pandemic?
This Is Why The Pandemic Has Lasted So Long Here In The Us
My Partner And I Found This Dude. At The Hospital Parking Lot... In The Middle Of A Pandemic.
My Country Organizing A Tax Free Day Mid Pandemic
Letting Your Kid Walk Around Barefoot And Touch Everything Like There Isn't A Pandemic Going On.
Because It’s Not Like There’s A Global Pandemic Raging Right Now...
I find it kind of funny that it's the conservatives who are always shouting about "freedom". To be conservative means to be unwilling to change, to try and keep things the same as they are. To be liberal means to be open to change and willing to experience it. From a language perspective being liberal is far more free than being conservative since you have more options at your disposal. Join me tomorrow for other weird turns my brain takes when I'm supposed to be working.
The conservatives (most of them) are the easiest to convince though. (generalization) You tell a conservative that they are losing their freedom of whatever, they'll believe you because of that herd mentality that so many of them accuse the far left of. Conservatives are actually the biggest hypocrites out there.
Load More Replies...This one came from my anti-vaxx/conspiracy theory father who told me and my brother that if my workplace started to ask for vaccination status, that I should refuse to get vaccinated, and let them fire me (a week after I got my second vaccine). About a month later, he got fired from his security job because he refused to get vaccinated/had no exemption from receiving vaccination. Now, he has to live with my grandma, with no employment and termination with cause. Just recently, he also posted a meme where he believes that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a media hoax to distract from COVID mandates starting to be lifted in Canada... Needless to say, I'm glad he wasn't in my bubble, even prior to COVID.
God bless you! It's amazing you are such a smart, intelligent person, coming from that moronic gene pool!! You go!!! :)
Load More Replies...Some months ago there was this huge demonstration against COVID restrictions in Vienna/Austria. All you need to know about those airheads is that they suggested protesters wear rubber boots, or other sturdy boots, because apparently the government sent out people who will hide under manhole covers and then sneakily inject you with the vaccine against your will. Also you should have an umbrella with you, because there are helicopters flying around spraying the protesters with vaccines. If only there would be something you could put in front of your mouth and nose to prevent you from inhaling aerosols...
Loool...no. Really? We have idiots here to (Germany) but this is quite ...special
Load More Replies...So sick and tired of these shenanigans... I lost a friend of 20+ years during the pandemic. She was one of those who claimed that the pandemic isn't real. During lockdown she harassed people for not going to work and pay proper taxes so the government money she is living on could be secured. She became more and more racist every day. Yelled at a coloured person asked for her contact info which were required for eating in a fast food place. They denied service after she refused to follow the rules. I literally had to yank her out. One day we wanted to visit a fair. I asked her to meet up not too late to avoid the crowds. She was totally fine with it. By the time we wanted to meet I tried to call her to ask if she was ready to get out. After one hour she finally picked up the phone, saying she was still in bed. She needed another 2 hours to get ready. When we finally got to the fair she bitched around because it started becoming crowdy and people trying to kill her.
She lashed out at people (including kids) for not making way for her quickly enough. After half an hour I drove her back home and told her to never to contact me again. Later I learned that she told other friends I was discriminating against her because of menopause. May Darwin be with her.
Load More Replies...Germany: I overheard a conversation between an elderly lady and a child on the bus. The lady asked if the children wore masks in elementary school and the child said, "Yes, normally we have to wear masks, but as soon as we open the windows, we are allowed to take the masks off. There is no Corona in the fresh air." *facepalm
These anti vaxxers and anti mask on are coward and babies. -_- They used stupid reasons. Just say that you fear the needle bruh... 😑🔥 even before covid, people did wear masks due to air pollution, etc and they said nothing. -_-
Thanks for the auspicious write-up https://collegesnotes.com/bba-result-2023-1st-year/
I find it kind of funny that it's the conservatives who are always shouting about "freedom". To be conservative means to be unwilling to change, to try and keep things the same as they are. To be liberal means to be open to change and willing to experience it. From a language perspective being liberal is far more free than being conservative since you have more options at your disposal. Join me tomorrow for other weird turns my brain takes when I'm supposed to be working.
The conservatives (most of them) are the easiest to convince though. (generalization) You tell a conservative that they are losing their freedom of whatever, they'll believe you because of that herd mentality that so many of them accuse the far left of. Conservatives are actually the biggest hypocrites out there.
Load More Replies...This one came from my anti-vaxx/conspiracy theory father who told me and my brother that if my workplace started to ask for vaccination status, that I should refuse to get vaccinated, and let them fire me (a week after I got my second vaccine). About a month later, he got fired from his security job because he refused to get vaccinated/had no exemption from receiving vaccination. Now, he has to live with my grandma, with no employment and termination with cause. Just recently, he also posted a meme where he believes that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a media hoax to distract from COVID mandates starting to be lifted in Canada... Needless to say, I'm glad he wasn't in my bubble, even prior to COVID.
God bless you! It's amazing you are such a smart, intelligent person, coming from that moronic gene pool!! You go!!! :)
Load More Replies...Some months ago there was this huge demonstration against COVID restrictions in Vienna/Austria. All you need to know about those airheads is that they suggested protesters wear rubber boots, or other sturdy boots, because apparently the government sent out people who will hide under manhole covers and then sneakily inject you with the vaccine against your will. Also you should have an umbrella with you, because there are helicopters flying around spraying the protesters with vaccines. If only there would be something you could put in front of your mouth and nose to prevent you from inhaling aerosols...
Loool...no. Really? We have idiots here to (Germany) but this is quite ...special
Load More Replies...So sick and tired of these shenanigans... I lost a friend of 20+ years during the pandemic. She was one of those who claimed that the pandemic isn't real. During lockdown she harassed people for not going to work and pay proper taxes so the government money she is living on could be secured. She became more and more racist every day. Yelled at a coloured person asked for her contact info which were required for eating in a fast food place. They denied service after she refused to follow the rules. I literally had to yank her out. One day we wanted to visit a fair. I asked her to meet up not too late to avoid the crowds. She was totally fine with it. By the time we wanted to meet I tried to call her to ask if she was ready to get out. After one hour she finally picked up the phone, saying she was still in bed. She needed another 2 hours to get ready. When we finally got to the fair she bitched around because it started becoming crowdy and people trying to kill her.
She lashed out at people (including kids) for not making way for her quickly enough. After half an hour I drove her back home and told her to never to contact me again. Later I learned that she told other friends I was discriminating against her because of menopause. May Darwin be with her.
Load More Replies...Germany: I overheard a conversation between an elderly lady and a child on the bus. The lady asked if the children wore masks in elementary school and the child said, "Yes, normally we have to wear masks, but as soon as we open the windows, we are allowed to take the masks off. There is no Corona in the fresh air." *facepalm
These anti vaxxers and anti mask on are coward and babies. -_- They used stupid reasons. Just say that you fear the needle bruh... 😑🔥 even before covid, people did wear masks due to air pollution, etc and they said nothing. -_-
Thanks for the auspicious write-up https://collegesnotes.com/bba-result-2023-1st-year/