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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.

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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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    4 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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    4 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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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    4 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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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    4 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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    Danielle Terese
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    4 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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    Trillian
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    4 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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    Stille20
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    4 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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    René Studer
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    4 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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    Sue Bradley
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    4 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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    René Studer
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Suddenly everyone dreams about being at work every night.

    GoldfishCrackers
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about nightmares about past positions? Do those count too? 🤪

    Kristin Ingersoll
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I solve major problems in my sleep. Countless issues and ideas over the years. in the middle of the night! Yeah. I would be nice to see a little $$!

    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a dream just recently about being at work, except in the dream I was snoozing in my office. Does it still count??

    Al Christensen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been retired for eight years and I still have work dreams. Who's going to pay me?

    BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And if you dream about school, you don't get any homework

    Full Name
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you are at work and you think about not being at work, you have to give money back?

    Pilot Chick
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Suddenly I get a paycheck from a company I haven’t worked for in six years.

    Marco Conti
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a restaurant job in the 80s. I still dream of walking in and finding all my tables busy with unserved families. They all look at me and expect me to take care of them. I think I at least deserve some dream money.

    John Leriel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one! I have recurring dreams doing my job, even getting up, dressing, travelling to my workplace - then waking up, just to realize i'm about to get up to work. Sometimes i wake up even more tired than in the evening, doing a full shift during my dream. Occassionally, with zombie hordes trying to break in, or woods and fungi growing inside the store... But most times, i try to close the store, and customers just keep coming.

    Teresa Simmons
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a nightmare for some folks, not a dream.

    Jackie Porter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crumbs I'd be rich! I'm constantly dreaming I'm at work, especially naked

    Kim Kermes
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd still be getting Army pay, and I got out 36 years ago.

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    Robert Thompson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And if you dream about having something, you have to pay for it.

    Rick
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I dream about work... But I'm rich! 🤑

    Shelby P
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or you don't have to go in that day because you were already there

    Janoel Murrey
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this sucks for me i dont get to the dreaming stage in my sleep😢😢

    Vasana Phong
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess my old job owed me millions

    Thomas Sweda
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometime I dream I’m happy, but that doesn’t work either.

    lazy panda
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would have come in handy when I was having anxiety attacks in my dreams due to my last job.

    GirlFriday
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be a millionaire.

    Tammy Kirks
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dream about work all the time!

    Josh Hicks
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God, I hate this. I've had this happen so many times. It's a bummer to wake up and realize sleep was wasted, and maybe the job is taking up too much space in my mind.

    Amy Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can get behind this one 100% :)

    sofacushionfort
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think lawyers already do this

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    Scagsy
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    4 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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    Francesca Annoni
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    4 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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    NsG
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    4 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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    Marco Retsum
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are alteady doing that. For example in Switzerland.

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    Guy MacGregor
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    4 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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    Vicky Z
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    4 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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    Scagsy
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    4 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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    4 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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    Scagsy
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    4 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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    4 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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    Stille20
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    4 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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    JennyLaRue
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    4 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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    Stille20
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So people aren't allowed to protest without getting drugged?

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    Duncan
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Work out how to use the 3 seashells from Demolition Man.

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    K. Lange
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this would mean that (recycable) resources would no longer available and would be a bad idea in the long run. So I am in favor of not letting garbage arise in the first place. For example, with less packaging material, fewer plastic bags, more reusable instead of disposable.

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

    Delete Twitter. Just have it go missing like D. B. Cooper.

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    Cactus McCoy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about stall doors reaching down to the floor just like regular doors?

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    Green Machine
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah people would get slips in the mail like jury duty. THAT would be true civil service.

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    Nikki Sevven
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. If I honked because you nearly ran me off the road, it shouldn't cost me; it should cost you.

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

    Sounds a lot like 'force the poor to do filthy horrible jobs and pay them a pittance'. Is that you, China?

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