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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.

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

Basically, a sabbatical to use however you see fit. Some of us would travel, others would take some classes to get or complete a degree, yet others would write that book. Maybe someone would use the time to get in shape, or otherwise improve their health—-meaning any combination of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. But the coolest part is, if you want to take the time to catch up on sleep and just generally vegetate like you haven’t been able to do in decades (like a whole year of summer vacation), that’s OK too.

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

Why not just become an author or alpaca farmer. Those are things.

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

Some people are spiritually suited for alpaca farming but do not have the practical skills to make money off of it.

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

Clearly written pre-pandemic. I got a year off from work last year. Not fully payed but with no where to go or anything to do enough to get by. Didn't write that book. But did learn to play piano like I wanted to do since I was a kid. Nowhere near good, but who cares. I learned to read notes, and can play the basic stuff and most Disney songs. Couldn't be more exited about it.

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

Lol my alpacas are sitting right outside as I read this 😌 im content.

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Exactly. This is literally one of the stupidest, most entitled ideas I've ever heard. How about this woman works hard and saves enough $ for a year?

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

So, any guesses on what this person did with 2020? They got their wish.

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

Yeah, b/c that as a federal US law wouldn't cause any businesses to outsource jobs or anything. Every major business with call centers in the US will be thrilled to pay for this, they'll just gladly smile as they watch much of their rank and file staff have an unpaid year off. Not like any of them would move that call center to India or Mexico in that scenario!

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

Can I use that year to farm llamas in Minecraft instead. Oh and breed pandas too.

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Mary Peace
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you breed pandas, make sure you keep them entertained. If only there was some kind of magazine for them.....

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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated 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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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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