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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When You Don't Even Know What You're Fighting For
That's 668 People Who Lack Critical Thinking
Scientific Name = Poison
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.
She Really Can't Be That Stupid. She's A Liar... Err, Lawyer
Who Doesn't Love Irony?
Don't forget Satanists. They blatantly use Alice Cooper to get their message out.
Now Your Own Decisions Belong To A Man You Haven't Met
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.
The Husband Will Have To Explain A Lot
Treat Your Kids Well, Then They’ll Start To Love You
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.
Lemme Ask You This
America Gonna Need Credit For Something People From Other Countries Did
Parenting Can Be Tough At Times
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.
There's A Thin Line Between Confidence And Stupidity And This Guy's Way Over That Line
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.
Let him burn, then drink your last bottle of water rather than offering it to him XD
For some strange reason some men get medical products mixed up with cosmetics in their minds. I dated a guy like that once. Wouldn't use sunscreen even though he was fair and burned easily. And forget about products to treat his acne. All those things were for women in his mind.
The only 'pussy' around here is the guy intimidated by sunscreen...
I can’t believe BP didn’t censor this word 2x! I wrote will-ies last week, as in something gave me the creeps, and they censored it. They censored the word s-e-x above. WTF? BTW, I have no problem with any of the language.
Load More Replies... EVERYDAY I GO OUTSIDE AND SCREAM AT THE SUN! NOT TODAY SUN! I WILL WIN THE STARING CONTEST TODAY!
F*K YRAH BROTHA U CAN WIN THAT FUGHT AGAINST THE GIANT FLOATING BALL OF FIRE IN THE SKY!??!!?!!!!!!!!!!!
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Even hedgehogs get sun burns, especially alien ones. Learned that the hard way.
Still gotta hand it to the BP geniuses that censor k**b and not pussy
Why is a term for female genitalia used to symbolize weakness? I want to see a man have a baby and then call women weak.
Forgot to mention you need to continue to eat the chocolate every day to continue the protection. Just a couple small pieces each day. I eat it spring through early autumn.
Actually if you eat a couple small pie es of high-cocoa-content dark chocolate everyday for a few weeks, you won't burn no matter how long you are in the sun, and you'll tolerate the sun's heat better too. I live in Wisconsin and sun exposure varies greatly. Went to Florida on vacation, no sun stroke or sun burn. Amazing. Big pharma keeps those things secret. Chemicals in lotion aren't good for you or your babies either.
Imagine getting skin cancer cause you thought you were tougher than the sun the f*****g sun
When they first had seatbelts in cars people (AKA men) would get insulted and ask "Don't you trust my driving?" if a passenger put one on.
I am married to an Australian, it took awhile for me to convince him you must always wear sunscreen, I am latino not fair not dark , I wear suncsreen every day. His mom who is in her 70's refuses to wear it, she's been lucky but we all know skin cancer can appear at any time ay where.
Dude has clearly never met a puss. If he had he would understand that such things are stronger & more miraculous than toxic masculinity. - Using anything related to a female as an insult just shows the level of someone’s ignorance. Like, my man, have you ever even met a female?… they’re those flesh hangers that grow those boo*s you see everywhere.
The paba in sunscreen is a cancer inducing ingredient. It’s fine, if it’s not in the sun. The minute it’s exposed to the sun it causes cancer. Now who’s a skin cancer recipient?
Toxic masculinity is a neon banner screaming "I'm insecure, and I have a small penis".
Last winter I was on the beach in Hawaii (applying sunscreen on my handsome husband's back) while we listened to some doofus inform everyone loudly that he could not burn because he had a deep tan. Uh-huh, that tan makes you bullet-proof, too, buddy.
As a multiple skin cancer survivor, there’s only 2 times you don’t need sunscreen; one is at night, the other is when you’re inside.
Only a wanker doesn't put on sunscreen and tries to shame those who do.
yes if you have thin skin like my sister or brother put sunscreen on!!
Australia has such a high rate of skin cancer. We drum it into our kids these days to wear sunscreen, hats good sunglasses before they are even allowed out to play. Skin cancer is very real, deadly and something to protect yourself from at all costs male or female.
If that guy was Chuck Norris… just apologie… only Chuck Norris can beat the sun
My skin is only kissed by the Moon because I am the color of olive oil mayonnaise.
Yes, I’ve had it- finally took surgery. It’s very common. Look for: Itchy scaly patches, a mole that suddenly changes in size, shape or colour. Mine presented as a clear zit that itched. Cuts that don’t heal. Any mark on the skin that appears- it’s a good idea to routinely look over your body. Sunscreen needs to be reapplied frequently if you are perspiring and every couple of hours. I used to think if I put on sunscreen that I was good for the entire day! Anyone, at ANY age or ethnicity can get skin cancer. If you can’t stand oily products look for a dry feeling sunscreen!
I once got called a um... another name for a lit cigarette... for riding a bike and actually stopping at a stop sign. I was so surprised, all I could do is stare at them with raised eyebrows. That's probably not the reaction they were expecting. Incidentally, I almost got run over at that same stop sign, because a motorcyclist *didn't* stop at the stop sign when I was crossing the street. I guess I have too much faith in people to honor the social contract.
Jesus f*****g Christ are you serious right now? So much ignorance in one small paragraph. Putting sunscreen on isn’t “living in fear.” It’s taking care of your skin.
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Over A Year Ago I Bought A Kettle That Had A Short Plug Lead, Today I Found This
He Isn't Very Good At Hints
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.
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.
My Body, My Choice
My Dad Flamin People On Facebook
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)
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.
Yeah, Sure
What’s The Problem?
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 :)
I Bet Her Father Knew
Is Not Healthy To Society That People Can Earn Enough To Survive
Natural selection couldn't take these morons soon enough... Smh...
I Never Thought Of That
It’s The Principle Though
Exhibit A
I Desperately Want The Backstory Behind This
Math Is A Myth
A Congressional GOP Candidate For FL-24
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...'!
Does This Count As A Facepalm?
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.
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'.
Indian Billionaires
This Guy
How Is This Even Possible
Guy Thinks Pounds Aren’t Currency
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.
The Mystery Of The Exploding Cheese
"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.
"It's The West"
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.
This Is What Worry Looks Like
Sorry but you seem more like a jackhammer yourself if you're worried about that and not how smoking will affect your baby. *Corrected*
Please Write In English
I'm Learning A Lot About Rice Today
One, she can apparently see microscopic bugs. Two, the education system has failed that replier.
Wait Until They Learn How British People Spell The Word "Color"
When will Americans realise that their spelling don't work in other countries lmfao
Complimentary Biscuits 0/10
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!
Talk About Missing The Point
Cancel Culture
They Painted The Shadow
We Are Doomed
I wonder where they think the original York/Hampshire/Jersey is if they are aware that there is a “New” York/Hampshire/Jersey??
Does She Not Know How WiFi Works
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”
Couples Tee
The US Education System Failed One Of Them, But I Don’t Think It Was Their Friend
Surprise Surprise
That's An Appropriate Answer
Another Victim Of Simple Mathematics
Bros Bangin
It’s Almost Sad. Almost
I have a non-fungible token (NFT) of Brooklyn Bridge to sell them.
Covid Is Aids
Round Of Applause Everyone
The Straights Are Clueless
Damm straight the straights are clueless.... ok jeez I'll leave
Why Would Anyone Attempt To Correct Someone In A Language They Don’t Know?
I just googled it out of curiousity: Literally means go get f*cked in the *ss or something similar XP
Orthodontist Challenges You To A Battle
My Neighbor Is Either Oblivious Or A Genius
Ah Yes, "Time-Zones"
Virtue Signaling
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.
Mum Keeps Buying New Knives Every Other Week And Complains They Never Keep Their Edge. She Finally Showed Me Her "Sharpener"
When Your Security Gate Is A Ladder
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
Only One Way To Identify The Snake
A Roving Eye Has No Morals
It seems a reasonable mistake to make - and a nosy / unreasonable thing to comment on...
"Not If You Use Miles Instead Of Kilometers But Point Taken"
Now we know why Americans can't use the metric system. Actually, we've always known why.
This Is What Happens When Gender Studies Intersects With Actual Biology
Yahoo Answers Might Be Gone, But We Still Have Quora
Imagine Being This Stupid
And That's How You Avoid Paying Child Support
I Don't Think My Mum Paid Attention To The Jumper She Got Me For Christmas
Where can I get one for next year's Christmas sweater competition in our office?
Told The Customer To Pack The Laptops With Care. This Is How That Worked Out
Hey I have that laptop! I think they’ll be fine Lenovos are indestructible
As It Turns Out Arizona Is A Part Of Mexico
Ridiculous They're Making Zelda A Girl
God Forbid We Let Our Children Learn About Things That Actually Exist
Apparently, You’re Not Actually Fasting Unless You Haven’t Eaten In Two Days
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
Thank You For Your Profound Observation
English Is A Universal Language
Who Says No To A Pizza?
Came To Visit The Right-Wing In-Laws For Thanksgiving And Got To Stay In The “American Room”
Yeah, Just Like The Egyptians Modeled Their Tombs After The Bass Pro Shops In Memphis
I Think She Was Confused
Actually they’re both wrong, “paracetamol” and “acetaminophen” are both generic names of the same drug, neither is a brand name.Double facepalm!
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
Purified Blood
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.
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
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!
Fascinating Calculation
He Realized It Too Late
🎶My boss, deleted her email too quickly, and now these days, no one knows just what they should do…🎶
He Was Taking A Bath
Pan Flip
I Made A Mistake. Parmesan Cheese With Sugar
Thank you for doing this experiment, but we need more info on the results.
My Goodness What An Idea! Why Didn't Anyone Else Think Of This
Found This In The Ceiling At Work. Great Job Chris
Meanwhile In Ireland
Condoms Are Eco-Friendly, While Papers Are Not
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.
Oh Musk
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
My question is, is that actually a pen, or do you somehow smoke weed out of it? 🤔
Throwback To The Time Some Guy Sent Me This
Silly Me. Why Would I Think Outdoor Candle Would Keep Mosquitoes Away
Especially when it's a citronella candle produced by OFF!, the bugspray/bug repellent people?
Two Teams Of Builders Building A Bike Lane "On The Right-Hand Side" (Mariupol, Ukraine)
Wife: Your So-Called 2-In-1 Universal Cable Doesn't Work. My Phone Wasn't Charged Last Night
Well, That’s Not How It Works
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 :)
A Private Company No Longer Wanting To Do Business With Another Private Company Has Nothing To Do With The First Amendment
What Could Go Wrong Driving Through A Tunnel
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.
New Year's Revolution
Using Water Instead Of Oil In Your Engine
He's A Little Confused, But He's Got The Spirit
Pats Box… That’s Not Going Anywhere
15 Push-Ups?
Sally Manilla
Sally Manilla? Doesn't ring a bell. I know a fisherwoman named Salmon Ella though XP
Why Is The Unvaccinated Child Getting Sick?
My Friend's Girlfriend Was Completely Oblivious That She Was At Her Own Engagement
You're not dumb for not having eyes in the back of your head. That's something we leave to the hill people.
What Could Go Wrong Trying To Drive On Frozen Pond
Claire Buoyant
Need I Explain More?
Needlepoint pliers, bend open one by one? Of course many people won't have any such pliers available...
Customer Demands Refund Because They Don’t Know How To Measure A TV Screen
For anyone missing what's going on here. They measure the size diagonally.
My Friend Was At The Airport, And This Old French Woman Just Didn't Care
Always Bring Poop Purée On Vacation
Contractor Got Angry And Left The Job When We Asked Him To Use The Spacers We Bought For The Backsplash
Still Don't Get How People Can Be This Oblivious
I don't get how this is even possible. It certainly isn't in the UK.
Trying To Cancel Someone For "Cultural Appropriation", All While That Person Is Actually From The Culture In Question. Pokimane Is Half Moroccan
What the actual hell??? I'm not African but I have curly hair! It's not exclusive you know
The Person Who Gave Me The Booster Shot Put The Bandage In The Wrong Spot
Well I'm 2 Hours Into My Shift And Noticed I Put On Two Different Shoes This Morning
I Know It's My Own Fault For Going On Facebook But This Really Makes Me Worry For The Human Race
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?
I Told A Customer It Wouldn't Work, But She Insisted. When She Saw It, She Said Nothing And Left
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.
Confusing Volume For Weight, And Even Then, Forgetting That A Can Adds Weight
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.
Local Idiot Mistakes Dental Dye Tablets For Fentanyl
My Wife Asked, “What’s The Difference Between C4 And C8 Batteries?” She Didn’t Know, So She Bought Both Of Them
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?
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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For schools being mandatory in America, there sure are a lot of dummies
Nessbit: They have to go to school but they can't be made to learn.
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Every country has it's share of morons and usually they get the most attention.
Ylime: It's downright embarrassing to think I am in the same species.
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Don't forget us bookkeepers, a word that had three double letters in it, including two "oos"
“Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”” ~ 1 Corinthians 15:33
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?
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: They have to go to school but they can't be made to learn.
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Ylime: It's downright embarrassing to think I am in the same species.
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“Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”” ~ 1 Corinthians 15:33
