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In life, we all get our chance to shine, like nailing an important presentation at work or leading the football team to victory. Such highs make us want to share our joy with everyone. On the other hand, we also have those embarrassing moments—searching for our keys while holding them or misplacing our groceries.

On such occasions, our common sense takes a backseat, and our brain refuses to function—a brain fart, if you will. But don’t worry, you are not alone. Sometimes, people are hilariously clueless and naive and thankfully, someone captured it on camera.

To help you momentarily forget your goof-ups and lift your spirits, Bored Panda has collected a list of silly things that people have said and done.

#1

Blaming Young People For Being Triggered

Blaming Young People For Being Triggered

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1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same sidewalk, cemetery, church, school, neighborhoods, department stores, restaurants, gas stations, supermarkets, colleges etc.etc.etc. Even though those institutions are supported by Black taxes, so yeah...Black people have always subsidized white people by white people giving themselves the majority of the handouts. White people benefit from Black taxes

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Never Get A Tattoo If You Can't Understand What It Says

Never Get A Tattoo If You Can't Understand What It Says

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Have you ever been in a situation where you randomly blank out or end up doing something silly, and wonder, "What was I thinking?" Welcome to the world of brain farts – those awkward moments when our mind stops functioning, leaving us confused and sometimes embarrassed.

Our brains are incredibly complex organs, capable of processing vast amounts of information efficiently. But they experience hiccups from time to time, or 'cognitive dysfunction'.

A brain fart, which can be linked to cognitive dysfunction, perfectly describes those instances when our mental processes seem to malfunction. Thankfully, many of these glitches are quite common and easy to manage.

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We can hit a roadblock when our stress levels skyrocket or we are exhausted. This causes our attention to waver and our memory to play hide-and-seek. Picture this: you're working late in the night, trying to finish a last-minute project, and you keep reading the same paragraph over and over again, unable to understand a word of it.

It is hard to concentrate when our brains are pushed to the limit. In order to recharge our batteries, we should indulge in relaxing activities or hit the gym. This will not only soothe our soul but also help kick stress to the curb.

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#9

Ah, Yes, $4k Rent

Ah, Yes, $4k Rent

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another example of how having money doesn't mean you've earned it or have any intelligence.

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In today's fast-paced world filled with distractions, staying focused can be difficult. One moment of distraction, and bam! our train of thought derails, leaving us wondering where it all went wrong. That's the magic (or rather, the mischief) of a brain fart, it sneaks up on us when we least expect it, turning our well-laid plans into hilarious moments.

Participating in meditation events or learning new breathing techniques helps to sharpen our attention and focus on the present moment. In fact, organizational tools such as calendars or to-do lists are a great way to keep your appointments and tasks in check. A structured approach helps prevent those "oops" moments.

#14

Is That Why, Like, 3/4 Of The Population Is Lactose Intolerant?

Is That Why, Like, 3/4 Of The Population Is Lactose Intolerant?

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So Penguins Are Mammals Now

So Penguins Are Mammals Now

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked with teachers for 25 years. Many of them are not as smart as you think.

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While multitasking is impressive, sometimes it's a recipe for disaster. When we attempt to do too many tasks at once, our brains get overwhelmed, like a computer that has too many tabs open. And just like that, we start to lag because of the overload.

To avoid going from lightning-fast to snail's pace, one should focus on one task at a time. When we keep switching between different things, our brains need time to refocus and this prevents us from fully immersing ourselves in the task at hand. It’s harder to achieve meaningful progress while multitasking. So, remember to take a deep breath, and tackle things like the productivity pro you are.

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#16

She Doesn't Know What's Coming

She Doesn't Know What's Coming

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When my wife was giving birth, someone in another room was also giving birth but had refused all pain relief. The screams......

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#17

A Person Who Hacked My Credit Card Emailed Me, Asking Why I Canceled His Flight

A Person Who Hacked My Credit Card Emailed Me, Asking Why I Canceled His Flight

My credit card was hacked. I think the guy did it by hacking my Gmail account because he signed up for Priceline using the Gmail login button.

I called my bank and canceled it. I logged into Priceline to see if I could get any information about the person who booked the flight. I saw I could cancel it for no charge. So I did it because it was going to be faster to get a refund from Priceline than my bank.

Two days later I got this email. It had his photo and phone number. It matched the name on the flight too.

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Don’t forget, sleep is your brain's secret weapon that keeps your cognitive powers in top shape. Not getting enough rest can impair memory, attention, and your decision-making abilities. Imagine: You are staring blankly at the fridge, wondering what exactly you are looking for. It's like your brain hit the snooze button along with your alarm clock.

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That's why it's important to prioritize quality sleep. Aim for a solid 7-9 hours of uninterrupted shut-eye every night, and it will help you efficiently tackle whatever challenges the day throws your way.

#19

Gatekeeping Gen-Xers From Their Own Music

Gatekeeping Gen-Xers From Their Own Music

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only one of those people would have spent time in the 90's listening to Nirvana, etc and the other.........thinks "middle aged" people can't wear band t-shirts of popular bands or of bands they like.

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#21

Of All The Things That Didn’t Happen, This Did Not Happen The Most

Of All The Things That Didn’t Happen, This Did Not Happen The Most

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With a bit of mindfulness, a good night's sleep, and some stress-busting techniques up our sleeves, we can turn those dumb moments into tiny blips on the radar of our brilliant minds. Meanwhile, it never hurts to enjoy those occasional silly situations where we goof up. Have you ever experienced a brain fart? Tell us about your funniest struggles in the comments below.

#22

Freedom Of Religion, Never Heard Of It

Freedom Of Religion, Never Heard Of It

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is also called a totalitarian system and most countries don't like it at all.

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#23

My Sister Called And Asked Why Her Dryer Kept Stopping

My Sister Called And Asked Why Her Dryer Kept Stopping

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of our daughter calling and asking why the dryer at their rental was not drying clothes, yup, looked similar.

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Solidhog
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a saying that fits all the posts here. "Just when you think you have met the most stupid person on the planet, someone comes along to prove you wrong."

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Lotekguy
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's alive!! Start writing the screenplay for Lintalantula.

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Bettye McKee
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I clean my filter after every load. Also I learned that dryer sheets leave a film on the filter that blocks the air, so you need to clean your lint filter with dishwashing soap and water until water flows through the filter.

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Jan Rosier
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

do the same thing a couple of hundred times more, and you will have enough for a carpet

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David
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I lived this with a relative. Except the complaint wasn't stopping, just that it took forever for the clothes to dry and sometimes they were still damp. I showed them basically the same thing on their dryer and -= problem solved.

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Penny Hernandez
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got a free, nearly new dryer because someone wasn't smart enough to clean the lint filter.

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Adam Belaire
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually had an owner of a laundromat thank me when I cleared out the trap after I used the dryer. I can't imagine that much of a build up.

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Mister6
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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was visiting a friend in the navy for a few weeks, it was his first time living outside of barracks/ships. When I did my laundry he warned me that "the dryer stopped working about a month after he moved in". I taught him the magic of the lint catcher. He was about 35yo at the time. To be fair, he joined the navy at 17 to get away from abusive parents so I kind of understand

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Blair Doak
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My SIL didn't know that you have to clean a vacuum cleaner from time to time. She was 65 at the time and no she wasn't ultra rich.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any kind of filter needs cleaning. Dryers the most but also window and wall air-conditioners , blow dryers, furnace filters, and cabin filters along with the rest of car filters just to name a few! I swear it's exhausting!

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Iffydust
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dryer in my rental looks like that cuz it had compartment I had not found til 4 months in 😬

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The Veil of Fire
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Funny but I'm not sure home ed classes in school could save this child from stupidity.

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Katie Lutesinger
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The vacuum cleaner at my first job couldn't pick up jack s**t. I became the saviour of all the land when I emptied the damn thing and it miraculously started working again.

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Robin DJW
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This tickled me because my brother and I were talking about this just today. He has 2 or 3 rental properties where he has provided washer and dryer. He gets this call for this reason oh so many times....

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is on the parents, you let your kid leave the home without this basic knowledge?

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Georgia Ireland
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had no one ever told her to check the lint trap? I knew to check the trap by the time I was 7...

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DamnBecky
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its so random but one of my good brain itch moments is when I clean the lint from the filter everytime I run the dryer. I love it

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#25

Ladies And Gentlemen, The Substances My Cleaning Woman Reported To The Police. It's A Thermal Paste For A Computer, Found Next To PC Parts

Ladies And Gentlemen, The Substances My Cleaning Woman Reported To The Police. It's A Thermal Paste For A Computer, Found Next To PC Parts

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Trust lost. Sign of stupidity. It's literally written on the syringe. Fire her, before she burns down your house.

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#26

Probably Shouldn't Have Replaced The Carrots

Probably Shouldn't Have Replaced The Carrots

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I replaced all the ingredients with water because they have too many calories and now my cake tastes just like my soups.

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#29

Virgin Mary Strikes Again

Virgin Mary Strikes Again

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1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um..someone please sit her down and explain the birds and the bees to her. Well, unless she's caring for a sibling due to death of their parents.

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#30

Stepdad Thinks Eclipse Will Burn Us Alive

Stepdad Thinks Eclipse Will Burn Us Alive

My stepdad will not let me remove this thin foil for the entire week because he thinks the eclipse will burn us somehow, and now the entire apartment looks like a cave (the first photo is my room, and the second is the kitchen/living room).

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#33

And Gay Men Were Breastfed By Their Fathers?

And Gay Men Were Breastfed By Their Fathers?

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#34

Don't Park In Front Of Fire Hydrants, Folks

Don't Park In Front Of Fire Hydrants, Folks

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They do this intentionally to teach you not to park in front of hydrants.

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#35

An Idiot In A 34-Ton Cement Truck Tried To Drive On A 4-Ton Wooden Bridge

An Idiot In A 34-Ton Cement Truck Tried To Drive On A 4-Ton Wooden Bridge

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#36

Man Punctures Leg With Drill, Treats It With Homeopathic Remedies

Man Punctures Leg With Drill, Treats It With Homeopathic Remedies

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#38

When Main Characters Expose Themselves Like This

When Main Characters Expose Themselves Like This

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well in fairness, think of the people he probably hangs with. He might just be the top 86%.

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#42

Blood Is Blue, Apparently

Blood Is Blue, Apparently

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is sadly a common myth. Deoxygenated blood is a darker red than oxygenated blood, but both are still very much red

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#45

Imagine Settling Into Your Nice First-Class Seat And Having To Deal With This The Entire Flight

Imagine Settling Into Your Nice First-Class Seat And Having To Deal With This The Entire Flight

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Annie Persson
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would be mighty tempted to take the money - and continue coughing in his direction for the rest of the flight

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#49

The Client Used Paper To Walk Into The Room Along The Floor With Glue While We Were At Lunch

The Client Used Paper To Walk Into The Room Along The Floor With Glue While We Were At Lunch

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#50

My Mom Threw All The Chocolate Waffles Outside For The Birds, Thinking The Chocolate Was Mold

My Mom Threw All The Chocolate Waffles Outside For The Birds, Thinking The Chocolate Was Mold

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guesss that's better than eating waffles with mold and thinking its chocolate

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