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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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Foxxy (The Original)
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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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Foxxy (The Original)
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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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Danielle Terese
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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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Stille20
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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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René Studer
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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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Sue Bradley
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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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Francesca Annoni
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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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Guy MacGregor
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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

If I'm interested to know a person better, I like to ask what they do in life. That leaves room for them to reply with their job, a meaningful hobby, a lifelong dream, or just a funny anecdote. I'm pretty awkward at socializing, though, so this too might be bad and I wouldn't know it...

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

I don't know. Sometimes that's what people are so passionate about. It's an important part of getting to know them and what they enjoy.

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

exactly! I don't get why it's weird. When most people find out what I do, they a)didn't even know that job existed or b)have no idea what I do so it's a topic of conversation and I love talking about my job

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

But what if you're a party planner and you planned the party. WHAT THEN, CHRIS??

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

Can’t we just sniff each other like dogs to assess status?

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

i enjoy hearing about people's work. i think it's interesting. i love sharing stuff about school, too.

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

My husband would LOVE this. Where we live he's like a local celebrity and people won't leave him the hell alone. This is why we rarely go anywhere anymore. It really sucks.

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

YEAH! I HAVE A SHITE JOB AND JUST DON'T WANNA TALK ABOUT IT!

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

As an introvert who never goes to parties, wtf do you talk about then?

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

There wouldn’t be a point to partying unless you’re 18 or really poor then.

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

Why? Have you ever talked to a gravedigger about their job? It's hilarious

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

I spent 14 years as an associate director of the CIA. By the way... they've been instructed to kill anyone who checks on that. If you're going to tell a story at a party, it should at least be an entertaining one.

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

Okay, so no work, religion or politics, remember not to ask about anything related to pregnancy or child status because that's 'insensitive', don't mention fitness, looks or weight because that's also 'rude'. What is there left? GoT and kittens?

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Stille20
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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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