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Everyone likes to think that they’re pretty smart and at the top of their game all the time, but the truth is, we all do and say some pretty dumb things sometimes. Like eating an entire bucket of KFC or looking everywhere for our glasses while we’re wearing them (true story). However, sometimes people mess up so badly that they end up on the internet when it looks like brain.exe stopped working for them.

Most of us know that embarrassing memories of dumb stuff that we did back in school/work/last Monday tend to resurface at the worst possible moments. So to make you feel better about yourself, Bored Panda has collected a list of some awesomely dumb things that people have said and done.

There’s nothing like other people messing up to make us forget all of our mistakes for a moment, right, dear Pandas? Scroll down, upvote your fave pics, and if you feel brave, let us know what the stupidest things you’ve ever done were! You can check out our earlier articles about stupid people doing stupid stuff here and here. Oh, and here's the coronavirus edition of dumb people acting dumb.

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Do They Actually Think Trump Is Using His Own Money

Do They Actually Think Trump Is Using His Own Money

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

Pffffff like Trump has any money. The man has been bankrupt multiple times.

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There are two kinds of stupidity. The kind where we don’t know that we’re being stupid. And the type where we definitely know but don’t want to stop. No matter how important and wise we might be, we’ll still make mistakes.

But there are reasons why human beings do stupid things, even if we’re aware that what we’re doing is wrong.

There are two kinds of pleasure. The first one that some call ‘liking’ is happy satisfaction that we get from eating a good meal, having a drink of water after a fun game of basketball, or getting a hug from a friend you haven’t seen in ages. Simple, wholesome things that make life wonderful.

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Who’s Gonna Tell Her

Who’s Gonna Tell Her

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Christophe Beunens
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, she actually meant that she wanted the pope as father for her baby, but he refused

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Why Korean Man Make Korean Movie

Why Korean Man Make Korean Movie

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

Americans. Some of them simply can't imagine there is world outside the US.

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The second kind of pleasure, ‘wanting,’ is associated with thrills and desire. It’s the second kind of pleasure that makes us do stupid things that can have lots of negative consequences.

Sometimes, we say, “Damn the consequences” and do something small that’s stupid; no real harm done, right? Wrong. This can have a snowball effect and we’ll start doing dumber and dumber things. The next thing you know, we might end up on the internet before our brain.exe could reboot and save the day.

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That's Not How That... Never Mind

That's Not How That... Never Mind

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Do These People Have Brains?

Do These People Have Brains?

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

That tweet she twote twas twitty. "Twote" has to become a verb(past tense)

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#9

To Ask For A Mysterious Service

To Ask For A Mysterious Service

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

I hope the kid reads a lot, because for sure they will not learn a lot from their parent

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What A Time To Be Alive

What A Time To Be Alive

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Mystery Solved

Mystery Solved

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I Wonder Why

I Wonder Why

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Get This Idea Patented

Get This Idea Patented

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Tabitha L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha. That is great. This person probably thought the were being so profound.

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bored human
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Considering that this was (presumably) found on Tumblr, that's probably not far from the truth...

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Ram Lastname
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The original comment makes sense in a way. Maybe he/she doesn't listen to radio, and was referring to someone else playing the same song on a CD or an iPod or YT or something. Not everyone listens to FM radio on a regular basis.

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Steve Cruz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was at a vintage electronics expo and sale. A fascinated and very polite young man in his 20s picked out a record and asked if I could show him how one of the portable record players worked. I obliged and he was pumped! He asked eagerly, "How do you switch tracks?" It took every ounce of restraint for me not to rustle the hair on his head with my fingers.

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

Giving that I haven't voluntarily listened to the radio in 20 years or more, I wondered initially what's stupid about that question. I can understand the reaction now, but I think it's actually an interesting question and believe they were referring to someone playing the song on their own, not just listening to the radio (I wonder how many 18-20 year olds today ever listened to one)

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Umgreg Universe
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

13 year old here, I've listened to the radio. I still do it a fair amount. It's a thing. 18-20 year olds have all used it.

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Sherbaan Naab
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

:))) I had a similar thing with a mate. We were talking about some crowd control weapons they invented, using heat or something like that. He went: - Can you imagine? There is this object that can heat up your skin, through these invisible beams, from far away. Me: So, like the Sun?

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

I find this to be just mean, nothing worng with the original post. You don't like it when people are thinking about deep stuff, ignore them and that's that. At least that's what I find to be the decent thing to do.

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Sun Shine
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

happened to me a bunch of times.. i was in a car during all of them!

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

"The world" is quite big while FM radio has quite short range since it uses VHF carrier. AM radio would do the trick way better. Besides there still are music TV stations that actually broadcast music.

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Angell Harding
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You do understand that radio stations broadcast over large areas, sometimes even nationally, right? Two people on opposite sides of a country can be listening to the same broadcast and hear the same song at the same time.

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She Has Bigger Issues

She Has Bigger Issues

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Anti-Vaxxer Accidentally Advocates For Vaccines

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Waterproof Level At 100

Waterproof Level At 100

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

Humans are waterproof. That's why we don't swell up with water like a sponge when we sit in the bath. The problem is clothes.

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Pickle Problems

Pickle Problems

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No, It Does Not Have A 2nd Part

No, It Does Not Have A 2nd Part

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#24

Actually, It Is Pretty Funny

Actually, It Is Pretty Funny

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Nicola Roberts
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahahaha Do you think it's too late to tell him "No there isn't"?

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Can't Even Be Mad, That Edit Was Perfect

Can't Even Be Mad, That Edit Was Perfect

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Elementary School Dropouts Ahead

Elementary School Dropouts Ahead

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

I see potential for business here- how about if I sold 1/10 pound burgers, or 1/25 ....would people still buy it (at lower cost of course)

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Fake ID Fail

Fake ID Fail

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Nadine Khazaka
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was a little shocked that they could post his whole name and address until I remembered it's a freaking fake ID *facepalms hard*

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#29

We Should Stop Teaching Cursive Too So Kids Don't Learn Swearing

We Should Stop Teaching Cursive Too So Kids Don't Learn Swearing

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

Do this many Americans really not know that the Arabic Numeral System is the most widely-used number system in the world, including in the US?

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Don’t Tell Them About Nigeria

Don’t Tell Them About Nigeria

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Baby Smoothie

Baby Smoothie

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

Wth!! Do they actually think that people BLEND BABIES???!! And anyway abortions happen before the baby is even developed, at the earliest stage

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#34

I Read It On The Internet, It Must Be True

I Read It On The Internet, It Must Be True

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Ahm, Who Wants To Tell Her

Ahm, Who Wants To Tell Her

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

Oh, Megan, you hot mess indeed.... From a Southern gal, God bless your poor little heart

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Welcome To Calculus 101

Welcome To Calculus 101

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

That poor teacher. Going to Irish up his coffee on the lunch break to get through the day

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Idiotic Landlord

Idiotic Landlord

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

I'd assume the landlord meant photos of the dials and pilot light on the hot water service outside the house. In which case, the fail here lies with Patrick.

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A Guy Purchased A Watermelon During A Train Stop And Didn’t Realize It Didn’t Fit Through The Bars

A Guy Purchased A Watermelon During A Train Stop And Didn’t Realize It Didn’t Fit Through The Bars

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This Man Trying To Smuggle A Kilo Of Cocaine Under A Wig At The Barcelona Airport

This Man Trying To Smuggle A Kilo Of Cocaine Under A Wig At The Barcelona Airport

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Trust No One, Not Even Yourself

Trust No One, Not Even Yourself

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

Was alcohol in play at some point in the cancellation process?

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Student Uses Light On Phone To Charge A Portable Solar Battery So That He Can Charge His Phone

Student Uses Light On Phone To Charge A Portable Solar Battery So That He Can Charge His Phone

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#44

To Be Fair, It Is A Family Guy

To Be Fair, It Is A Family Guy

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

Aha watching family guy right now! This is something i can see me doing XD

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Woman Cuts A Hole In The Face Mask So That It’s Easier To Breathe

Woman Cuts A Hole In The Face Mask So That It’s Easier To Breathe

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Samantha Lomb
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The facemask thing as demonstrated just how many moronic adults there are out there. Its not rocket science to put one on right and yet . . .

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She Doesn’t Speak English And I’m 90% Sure That The Last Line Is A Google Translation Of Sugar Daddy And I Can’t Stop Laughing

She Doesn’t Speak English And I’m 90% Sure That The Last Line Is A Google Translation Of Sugar Daddy And I Can’t Stop Laughing

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Sir, Do You Know How Wrong Numbers Work

Sir, Do You Know How Wrong Numbers Work

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How Stupid Soap Opera Can Be

How Stupid Soap Opera Can Be

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

Well, I feel stupid! All this time, I’ve been using my pulse oximeter on my finger!

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Me Neither

Me Neither

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Popular Google Searches Are Making Me Question My Existence

Popular Google Searches Are Making Me Question My Existence

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