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No matter how successful, cool or elegant we are, we all have our days or brief moments when our common sense and dignity bid their farewell to us. Blame it on your brain having a fart, on Mercury in retrograde, on waking up on the wrong foot, it doesn’t change anything.
Sometimes we are all clueless, hilariously naive, and shamelessly embarrassing. So if you just did or said something stupid, we want to give you a big pat on the shoulder and tell you that you are not alone.
Below we wrapped up the list of images featuring people lost in the cloud of their brain farts, so scroll down. Also, be sure to check out more clueless people caught in action in Bored Panda’s previous features here and here.
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#1
When You Don't Even Know What You're Fighting For
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#2
That's 668 People Who Lack Critical Thinking
While we can’t tell the reason that made these people act they way they did as seen in the images shared in this post, we can all agree on the obvious: it’s that humans are sometimes bold and unreasonable.
Luckily, the internet is a perfect place to celebrate these funny occasions. Just like the miscellaneous corner of Reddit known as the “What Could Go Wrong” community, which has been demonstrating examples of “what not to do” since 2013.
#4
She Really Can't Be That Stupid. She's A Liar... Err, Lawyer
#5
Who Doesn't Love Irony?
Katy McMouse 2 years ago
Don't forget Satanists. They blatantly use Alice Cooper to get their message out.
#6
Now Your Own Decisions Belong To A Man You Haven't Met
Donkey boi 2 years ago
I'll be happy to pretend to be a fiancé/husband working abroad and do a video call giving my consent to anyone having this problem.
Previously, we spoke with the creator of what is now a Reddit powerhouse that boasts 7.2 million members. The creator who goes by the nickname Peanutbuttered told us a while back that in a perfect world, r/whatcouldgowrong wouldn’t exist because people would know what is smart to attempt and what isn’t. “But since that’s not the case, at least, we hope the subreddit can help to prevent an injury or save a life."
“My hope is that people who are thinking of attempting a stupid stunt will rethink their decision or maybe recall a post they saw on /r/whatcouldgowrong. Then they’ll think, 'maybe I should not do this,'” the redditor said.
#7
The Husband Will Have To Explain A Lot
#8
Treat Your Kids Well, Then They’ll Start To Love You
#9
I Mean, How Stupid Can People Be?
But bold actions we all sometimes do without thinking twice about them may have to do with our lack of sense of actions and consequences. This may be deliberate or not, since some people struggle to control their impulsivity.
Another reason may be the fact that we live in the age of instant gratification. From social media to online shopping, the ability to get what we want with the click of a button has eliminated the need for long-term planning and consideration of the potential consequences of our actions.
Our culture has become one of immediacy, where people are more concerned with the short-term gratification of their desires than with the long-term consequences.
#11
America Gonna Need Credit For Something People From Other Countries Did
#12
Parenting Can Be Tough At Times
#13
Do You Consider This A Human Being?
This lack of foresight has led to a number of problems, both for individuals and society as a whole. For individuals, it has resulted in a lack of financial planning, leading to debt and overspending. It has also led to a lack of responsibility when it comes to personal health and safety, resulting in an increase in reckless behavior and risky activities.
#14
There's A Thin Line Between Confidence And Stupidity And This Guy's Way Over That Line
Amy Taylor 2 years ago
I was working on a commercial (makeup artist) and we were filming outside all day. I was walking around putting sunscreen on all of the actors and one flat out refused it and said that he never uses it and never burns. Guy ended up frying and blistering and getting heatstroke. Hopefully he learned from that.
#15
Over A Year Ago I Bought A Kettle That Had A Short Plug Lead, Today I Found This
#16
He Isn't Very Good At Hints
Just_for_this 2 years ago
I have literally had a girl come sit on my lap, and when walking away giving my hand a gentle pull.... yep, still didn't get it. yay for awkward teenage years.
#17
At Least He’s Cleaning It
On a larger scale, this lack of consideration for the consequences of our actions has led to environmental degradation and climate change. We have failed to take the long-term view and instead have focused on short-term gains, leading to a situation where we are now facing the consequences of our actions.
#18
My Body, My Choice
#19
My Dad Flamin People On Facebook
Hotdogking 2 years ago
This is why people need school. Otherwise moody fools like this who get all of their knowledge from Hollywood will bloom, and more posts like this that try to sound cool will appear. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to get some food. (Ok I’ll stop now)
#20
German Climate Activists Glue Themselves To The Conductor's Stand At A Concert. The Stand Is Removable So They Were Taken Offstage
The concert continued after a 30-second interruption.
#21
Yeah, Sure
#22
What’s The Problem?
Dan Padgett 2 years ago
If you are 25+ with no kids... bet you get to sleep and stuff. Sit down for dinner without having to stand up til you're finished. Go on nights out without thinking about childcare. I feel sorry on you. /S :)
#23
I Bet Her Father Knew
#24
Is Not Healthy To Society That People Can Earn Enough To Survive
SheamusFanFrom1987 2 years ago
Natural selection couldn't take these morons soon enough... Smh...
#25
I Never Thought Of That
#26
It’s The Principle Though
#27
Exhibit A
#28
I Desperately Want The Backstory Behind This
#29
Math Is A Myth
#30
A Congressional GOP Candidate For FL-24
Donkey boi 2 years ago
King James Bible - Mark 16:13-15. 'And THEY went and told it unto the residue: neither believed THEY THEM. Afterward HE appeared unto the eleven as THEY sat at meat, and upbraided THEM with THEIR unbelief and hardness of heart, because THEY believed not THEM which had seen HIM after HE was risen. And HE said unto THEM, go ye out into the world...'!
#31
Does This Count As A Facepalm?
#32
Clueless Karen
I do want to specify that the employee knew English. He was trying his best to get his message across. It’s just that he spoke in broken English, which the woman couldn’t understand. But everyone else in the vicinity, including myself, could.
Gustav Gallifrey 2 years ago
Conversely, i know of a lady who, on whirlwind tour of Europe and stressed by language difficulties, one day finding herself in a large seemingly-public building called out 'DOES ANYONE HERE SPEAK ENGLISH?'. After a stunned silence, a well-modulated voice replied 'madam, this IS the Bank of England'.
#33
Indian Billionaires
#34
This Guy
#35
How Is This Even Possible
#36
Guy Thinks Pounds Aren’t Currency
#37
So I Came Out Of The House At 5 This Morning And I Saw This Bloke Leaning On A Wall With A Walking Stick I Thought He Must Be Out Of Breath
Just went back out and he was still there I shouted mate you alright? No reply, so I walked over to check on him and it was a trampoline net hanging over the wall.
#38
The Mystery Of The Exploding Cheese
Max Robitzsch 2 years ago
"We did a full inspection...." like they are the CSI team swooping in, rather than two dumb***ses who can't even wait to post before figuring out what happened.
#39
"It's The West"
Jrog 2 years ago
You would think r/NewsWithJingjing is a troll subreddit, but you would be wrong. It's a cesspool blending different types of nazi supporters, where -for some weird combination of factors- russian and chinese nationalists regularly come to agree on the stupidest, most idiotic talking points from regime propaganda.
#40
This Is What Worry Looks Like
SheamusFanFrom1987 2 years ago (edited)
Sorry but you seem more like a jackhammer yourself if you're worried about that and not how smoking will affect your baby. *Corrected*
#41
Please Write In English
#42
I'm Learning A Lot About Rice Today
Dan Padgett 2 years ago
One, she can apparently see microscopic bugs. Two, the education system has failed that replier.
#43
Wait Until They Learn How British People Spell The Word "Color"
Charlie the Cat 2 years ago (edited)
When will Americans realise that their spelling don't work in other countries lmfao
#44
Complimentary Biscuits 0/10
Alexandra Davis 2 years ago
Digestives are a type of biscuit in the UK for those wondering. They do, tbf, look very similar to these coasters. They're a plain wheat biscuit that you dunk in your tea, you can get chocolate covered ones too!
#46
Cancel Culture
#47
They Painted The Shadow
#48
We Are Doomed
Anyone-for-tea? 2 years ago
I wonder where they think the original York/Hampshire/Jersey is if they are aware that there is a “New” York/Hampshire/Jersey??
#49
Does She Not Know How WiFi Works
#50
This Girl At The Airport Waits Until The Queue Moves All The Way Forward To Move. People Confronted Her And She Said “It’s The Same If I Move Now Or Later”
#52
The US Education System Failed One Of Them, But I Don’t Think It Was Their Friend
#53
Surprise Surprise
#54
That's An Appropriate Answer
#55
Another Victim Of Simple Mathematics
#56
Bros Bangin
#57
It’s Almost Sad. Almost
General Anaesthesia 2 years ago
I have a non-fungible token (NFT) of Brooklyn Bridge to sell them.
#58
Covid Is Aids
#59
Round Of Applause Everyone
#60
The Straights Are Clueless
The Chocolate Gecko 2 years ago
Damm straight the straights are clueless.... ok jeez I'll leave
#61
Why Would Anyone Attempt To Correct Someone In A Language They Don’t Know?
SheamusFanFrom1987 2 years ago
I just googled it out of curiousity: Literally means go get f*cked in the *ss or something similar XP
#62
Orthodontist Challenges You To A Battle
#63
My Neighbor Is Either Oblivious Or A Genius
#64
Ah Yes, "Time-Zones"
#65
Virtue Signaling
Snorky The Pig 2 years ago (edited)
I will probably get downvoted, but I, as a mixed-race Asian, think the world has blown this whole cultural appropriation thing WAY out of proportion. There is nothing wrong with learning about, and experiencing, different cultures.
#66
Mum Keeps Buying New Knives Every Other Week And Complains They Never Keep Their Edge. She Finally Showed Me Her "Sharpener"
#67
When Your Security Gate Is A Ladder
#68
My Mom Got Me Super Mario Sheets For Christmas And Said, "What? It's Not Like Anyone Else Is Going To See Your Sheets". I'm 24 And Live On My Own
#69
Only One Way To Identify The Snake
#70
A Roving Eye Has No Morals
Max Robitzsch 2 years ago
It seems a reasonable mistake to make - and a nosy / unreasonable thing to comment on...
#71
"Not If You Use Miles Instead Of Kilometers But Point Taken"
Gustav Gallifrey 2 years ago
Now we know why Americans can't use the metric system. Actually, we've always known why.
#72
This Is What Happens When Gender Studies Intersects With Actual Biology
#73
Yahoo Answers Might Be Gone, But We Still Have Quora
#74
Imagine Being This Stupid
#75
And That's How You Avoid Paying Child Support
#76
I Don't Think My Mum Paid Attention To The Jumper She Got Me For Christmas
Jan Rosier 2 years ago
Where can I get one for next year's Christmas sweater competition in our office?
#77
Told The Customer To Pack The Laptops With Care. This Is How That Worked Out
blobby_grrl 2 years ago (edited)
Hey I have that laptop! I think they’ll be fine Lenovos are indestructible
#78
As It Turns Out Arizona Is A Part Of Mexico
#79
Ridiculous They're Making Zelda A Girl
#80
God Forbid We Let Our Children Learn About Things That Actually Exist
#81
Apparently, You’re Not Actually Fasting Unless You Haven’t Eaten In Two Days
#82
My Package Was Delivered To The Post Office, I Got Out Of Bed, Put Some Shoes On And I Went To Get It, Got Home And Noticed My Shorts Had Been Inside Out
#83
Thank You For Your Profound Observation
#84
English Is A Universal Language
#85
Who Says No To A Pizza?
#86
Came To Visit The Right-Wing In-Laws For Thanksgiving And Got To Stay In The “American Room”
#87
Yeah, Just Like The Egyptians Modeled Their Tombs After The Bass Pro Shops In Memphis
#88
I Think She Was Confused
Dave Nalesnik 2 years ago
Actually they’re both wrong, “paracetamol” and “acetaminophen” are both generic names of the same drug, neither is a brand name.Double facepalm!
#89
My Very Tech-Challenged Father-In-Law Sent The Entire Family A Picture Of His Breakfast This Morning. It Had A Watermark Which I Can't Explain
#90
Purified Blood
Little Wonder 2 years ago
I know someone who took a "homeopathic covid vaccine" and when I asked many times what it was, she admitted it was her own urine.
#91
A Girl At Work Drew What She Thinks The Map Of The USA Looks Like. She's Almost 30 With 2 Kids. The NC Public School System Has Really Failed Her
Alexandra Davis 2 years ago
The more I look the more I'm amazed/ stunned! What does she think is the land that isn't labelled as a state is? No man's land? I have so many questions I'd love to ask!
#92
Fascinating Calculation
#93
He Realized It Too Late
Dave Nalesnik 2 years ago
🎶My boss, deleted her email too quickly, and now these days, no one knows just what they should do…🎶
#94
He Was Taking A Bath
#95
Pan Flip
#96
I Made A Mistake. Parmesan Cheese With Sugar
Gustav Gallifrey 2 years ago
Thank you for doing this experiment, but we need more info on the results.
#97
My Goodness What An Idea! Why Didn't Anyone Else Think Of This
#98
Found This In The Ceiling At Work. Great Job Chris
#99
Meanwhile In Ireland
#100
Condoms Are Eco-Friendly, While Papers Are Not
Lou Lopez 2 years ago
Here's an excellent example of a strawman fallacy - that argument is not the argument OP is making, it is a made-up argument the second person created and believes they can win to discredit OP. This also is meant to keep OP on the defensive in the exchange to further make them appear weak. Common troll/Alt-blight tactic.
#101
Oh Musk
#102
My Mother Bought My Son A Souvenir On Her European Vacation. My Son Likes Green, And My Mother Thought This Pen Had A Pretty Green Design, Oblivious To What It Actually Was
Dave Nalesnik 2 years ago
My question is, is that actually a pen, or do you somehow smoke weed out of it? 🤔
#103
Throwback To The Time Some Guy Sent Me This
#104
Silly Me. Why Would I Think Outdoor Candle Would Keep Mosquitoes Away
OmBoyGanesh 2 years ago
They work. They just can’t claim they work lest someone gets bit, has a reaction and sues them for what they thought was 100% protection at all distances.
#105
Two Teams Of Builders Building A Bike Lane "On The Right-Hand Side" (Mariupol, Ukraine)
#106
Wife: Your So-Called 2-In-1 Universal Cable Doesn't Work. My Phone Wasn't Charged Last Night
#107
Well, That’s Not How It Works
Dan Padgett 2 years ago
I can see that being a mistake someone could make. Sure they have a key on the site though. Your friend isn't guilty of being stupid, just ignorant :)
#108
A Private Company No Longer Wanting To Do Business With Another Private Company Has Nothing To Do With The First Amendment
#109
What Could Go Wrong Driving Through A Tunnel
Cyndielouwhoo 2 years ago
Once when walking home from the grocery store we saw a guy with two bikes upright like this about to drive into a very low-ceiling garage and tried to warn him...he flipped us off and then quickly realized the error of his ways. They looked expensive too.
#110
New Year's Revolution
#111
Using Water Instead Of Oil In Your Engine
#112
He's A Little Confused, But He's Got The Spirit
#113
Pats Box… That’s Not Going Anywhere
#114
15 Push-Ups?
#115
Sally Manilla
SheamusFanFrom1987 2 years ago
Sally Manilla? Doesn't ring a bell. I know a fisherwoman named Salmon Ella though XP
#116
Why Is The Unvaccinated Child Getting Sick?
#117
My Friend's Girlfriend Was Completely Oblivious That She Was At Her Own Engagement
Talitha Jansen 2 years ago
You're not dumb for not having eyes in the back of your head. That's something we leave to the hill people.
#118
What Could Go Wrong Trying To Drive On Frozen Pond
#119
Claire Buoyant
#120
Need I Explain More?
Max Robitzsch 2 years ago
Needlepoint pliers, bend open one by one? Of course many people won't have any such pliers available...
#121
Customer Demands Refund Because They Don’t Know How To Measure A TV Screen
Dan Padgett 2 years ago
For anyone missing what's going on here. They measure the size diagonally.
#122
My Friend Was At The Airport, And This Old French Woman Just Didn't Care
#123
Always Bring Poop Purée On Vacation
#124
Contractor Got Angry And Left The Job When We Asked Him To Use The Spacers We Bought For The Backsplash
#125
Still Don't Get How People Can Be This Oblivious
Not-a-Clue-What-to-Call-Myself 2 years ago
I don't get how this is even possible. It certainly isn't in the UK.
#126
Trying To Cancel Someone For "Cultural Appropriation", All While That Person Is Actually From The Culture In Question. Pokimane Is Half Moroccan
troufaki13 2 years ago
What the actual hell??? I'm not African but I have curly hair! It's not exclusive you know
#128
The Person Who Gave Me The Booster Shot Put The Bandage In The Wrong Spot
#129
Well I'm 2 Hours Into My Shift And Noticed I Put On Two Different Shoes This Morning
Dave Nalesnik 2 years ago
“This HAS to be right! I’ve got another pair just like it at home!”😂
#130
I Know It's My Own Fault For Going On Facebook But This Really Makes Me Worry For The Human Race
NetworkMan 2 years ago
Just want to check I got this right. Starting at 0 - Bought for 800 = -800, sold for 1000, so now on +200. Then again for 1100, so -900 now, and then sold for 1300, so +400 right?
#131
I Told A Customer It Wouldn't Work, But She Insisted. When She Saw It, She Said Nothing And Left
Little Wonder 2 years ago
One of my more memorable customer interactions was with a uni student who was trying to photocopy transparencies and couldn't, no matter how I tried, understand why the *white copier paper* wasn't turning clear when she copied.
#132
Confusing Volume For Weight, And Even Then, Forgetting That A Can Adds Weight
Jeremy Busse-Jones 2 years ago
This is something we've actually done in my industry. Basically, if you know the weight of one item, then weigh the whole package of items, you can determine the number of items. Some scales will do the calculation and read out in items. In this case, provided the scale is calibrated to the density of the fluid and tared with the weight of an empty can, you can absolutely tell how many fluid ounces are there based on weight. That said, I doubt the scale is calibrated for Sprite, and looking at the final measurement, it's reasonable to assume it wasn't tared correctly.
#133
Local Idiot Mistakes Dental Dye Tablets For Fentanyl
#134
My Wife Asked, “What’s The Difference Between C4 And C8 Batteries?” She Didn’t Know, So She Bought Both Of Them
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XenoMurph 2 years ago
There's a lot of hate on here for American bashing posts. And I agree it gets a bit mmuch. Then I read the posts like this and I realise tens of millions of them deserve it. But to the other hundreds of millions, we love you and..... How do you survive?
I Just Live Here 2 years ago
Aren't you lovely! Thank you for acknowledging that we aren't all too bad. Can I blow you a kiss? Mwah!
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Nessbit the Russian Spy 2 years ago
For schools being mandatory in America, there sure are a lot of dummies
Lindy Mac 2 years ago
Nessbit: They have to go to school but they can't be made to learn.
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Kevin J. Henning 2 years ago
Every country has it's share of morons and usually they get the most attention.
Lindy Mac 2 years ago
Ylime: It's downright embarrassing to think I am in the same species.
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MAKtheknife 2 years ago
Don't forget us bookkeepers, a word that had three double letters in it, including two "oos"
Jesus Christ 2 years ago
“Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”” ~ 1 Corinthians 15:33
XenoMurph 2 years ago
There's a lot of hate on here for American bashing posts. And I agree it gets a bit mmuch. Then I read the posts like this and I realise tens of millions of them deserve it. But to the other hundreds of millions, we love you and..... How do you survive?
I Just Live Here 2 years ago
Aren't you lovely! Thank you for acknowledging that we aren't all too bad. Can I blow you a kiss? Mwah!
Load More Replies... Nessbit the Russian Spy 2 years ago
For schools being mandatory in America, there sure are a lot of dummies
Lindy Mac 2 years ago
Nessbit: They have to go to school but they can't be made to learn.
Load More Replies... Kevin J. Henning 2 years ago
Every country has it's share of morons and usually they get the most attention.
Lindy Mac 2 years ago
Ylime: It's downright embarrassing to think I am in the same species.
Load More Replies... MAKtheknife 2 years ago
Don't forget us bookkeepers, a word that had three double letters in it, including two "oos"
Jesus Christ 2 years ago
“Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”” ~ 1 Corinthians 15:33
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