The brain is a truly fantastic thing. The same organ that’s capable of controlling a myriad of passive as well as active bodily functions, comprehending elaborately complex concepts, and providing a unique kind of sentience is also the organ that often slips us a dumb idea. Or two. OK, much more.

But, hey, not all ideas are dumb, despite you thinking so. A curious Twitter user by the name of Bijan asked the internet what’s the dumbest idea people ever had, but are nevertheless convinced it’d still make the world a better place for all.

Image credits: bijanstephen

Bored Panda has collected some of the best responses from the viral thread and created a curated list for you to enjoy. Vote, comment, and why not tell us some of your ideas in the comment section below!

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#2

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eatatmilliways Report

Foxxy (The Original)
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I also think they should live on an "average" wage for a year or two so they understand what the average person/family have to go through.

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Bacony Cakes
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Legalize weed across the states, tax it, and use that money to repair the roads. Call it Operation Pothole.

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SuperOcean42 Report

Foxxy (The Original)
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely, and for crying out loud ride in single file, not 2-3+ abreast.

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#5

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WhatstheHWpod Report

Foxxy (The Original)
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well in Australia it is illegal to ask a breastfeeding mother to leave or move elsewhere etc. Doesn't matter if she is feeding in the middle of a shopping centre, a restaurant etc. From my observations, it seems that other women are the ones that complain about breastfeeding in public, a lot more than men do.

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lovefromkelsey Report

Danielle Terese
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one makes me so sad, especially because of how women and PoC are so much more routinely dismissed, leading to sometimes dire consequences.

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lynnfromnyc Report

Trillian
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also cigarette butts. Triple fine if left on playground.

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Fraaankdog Report

Stille20
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That should be acceptable. HOWEVER, it should go both ways. I am tried of being polite while a cashier ignores me and gossips with a coworker or cops an attitude.

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tarintowers Report

René Studer
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Knowing me I would procrastinate until June, then „relax“ during the summer until I finally put together a manuscript in december.

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magstarrrr Report

Sue Bradley
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All the money that is spent on marketing and advertising saved would make products cheaper, and if the product changes are good, it will sell itself X

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donkeybites Report

René Studer
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Suddenly everyone dreams about being at work every night.

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GoonerKal Report

Scagsy
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a lovely thought but I fear that the lure of the dark side will be too strong for many.

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WebGemsLLC Report

Francesca Annoni
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like a personal ID coin for shopping cart..if you don't return the cart you don't have your coin back and you can't get the next cart..

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skikis2211 Report

NsG
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On a scale of 1 to dumb, this is the dumbest and I absolutely LOVE it!

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DudeAbides2017 Report

Eric C.
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw a report on some show where they were actually testing the viability of this. In Greenland, IIRC.

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#21

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whetstone Report

Guy MacGregor
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, the horn is supposed to be used only in case of emergency. If you are in an emergency, you don't need that level of stress added on top of it.

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#22

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Vicky Z
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would say if you drive drunk even just once you lose your license immediately and indefinitely!

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#24

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JRGerlis Report

Scagsy
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We could call it the people's paper, comrade.

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Stille20
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the United States there is a large percentage of people who are incarcerated essentially for being poor. They couldn't pay a fine and then they get put in prison.... so.....

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BarthDoesThings Report

Scagsy
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2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can I add that it should also be illegal to ask what you do? Everywhere, not just at parties.

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Scagsy
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Genius! I'm gonna go open my fridge door too. I'm doing my part!

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#29

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McCrackan Report

Stille20
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's certainly not that simple and the US isn't evenly split. Also many "red states" are only red because those in power are messing with election laws so the political leaning of the masses might be different. There are also plenty of conservatives in "blue states"

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comedindian Report

JennyLaRue
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't remember where is was, but in a town in Europe everyone parked with their handbrake off so people could move the other cars back and forth as they parked or pulled away so they could all fit in

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