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.
Over A Year Ago I Bought A Kettle That Had A Short Plug Lead, Today I Found This
I did not know that! I just checked mine and discovered mine is at full length but with clips, so I shortened it! Thanks!
Literally just checked mine and oh my gosh this isn't fake. Thanks!! Edit. Mine is a Kitchen Aid Kettle and the extra wire is tucked under a black disk.
Load More Replies...It annoys me that there is only one cutout in the side, so you have to have a complete turn of flex, and one is two short, the other too long.
The central section always rotates, so you can have exactly the amount you desire.
Load More Replies...This happens to me sometimes, when things are extraordinarily well designed.
Huh, mine has the same feature, I just checked O_O Thank you, random person on the Internet!
Ah no. I have had a short lead model for years. I've a feeling I'm about to go to my kitchen and experience humiliation not unlike OP's.
You've been using it for over a year and didn't for once check the bottom at least??
Right? Even if it was second-hand (but in good condition), why wouldn't you think to look? I guess if people aren't used to appliances having that feature, they don't know to look underneath. Even if it didn't come with a manual when brand new, the box likely had the wrap-around cord info shown somewhere on the outside.
Load More Replies...8 years I've had my kettle and I've never spotted this on it! Turns out on mine the additional flex is hidden but wraps around in a similar way.
Yes I discovered this too after complaining to my mum the lead was too short on our new kettle 🤣
I don't mean to criticize the people who are just learning this about their appliances, but if you bought the kettle (in this case) brand new, didn't it come with a manual? Even if it didn't, why wouldn't you look the whole thing over once you unboxed it, to make sure there weren't any defects or other reasons you might want to return or exchange the kettle? I always look at any brand-new purchases very thoroughly once I take them out of the box, to see how they work and what features and accessories they have. Again, I don't mean to be rude! I think I am just cranky about other stuff and taking it out in the comments on BP.
It may have been unboxed by someone else in the house who they have never complained to, or that has forgotten.
Load More Replies...Thank you for the laugh. We all have done something similar. So actually I'm remembering something I did and laughing at myself.
A much needed reminder that Americans do not have a monopoly on dumbfucks.
My American friend stayed in my apartment in lisbon once and I came back to discover a melted plastic bottom on my kettle. He had tried to put it on the stovetop. 🤦🏻♂️
I've just realised my penis was wrapped around my testicles twice for my entire life. Thank you random kettle lady. I'm now going to start dating with confidence 🍆
At first I thought chalk it up to getting old and then I remembered I did the same thing with my new high speed blender! Live and learn.
Good Grief, When I bought this Breville Kettle, that was one of the first thing I found, do people not look at their purchases?
Checked mine, and yes I too have extra. I also have 2 irons, one is connected to an outlet, the other is cordless. The one that is connect is about 1 metre long. The cordless one is about 2.5 metres.
At least the moment of enlightenment was in the privacy of your home, where you could blush tomato red without an audience! I've had a few of those, and it's so much worse when people watch you learn the new fact!
Reminds me of my mom who was using a can opener on a tin of tuna when I pointed out that it probably had a tab opener. So she turned it over and bingo we both had a good laugh.
I remember buying my last kettle unboxing it only to discover there was no cord. I started grumbling to myself "who the heck goes around stealing kettle cords"? So I went to through it out and go buy another one and lo and behold the cord was inside the kettle. Yes I felt like a proper twit. Can happily say the kettle is going just fine five years on. :)
Oh boy… So many people actually don’t know this about many appliances?
Short leads are a safety feature so small children cannot get hold of it.
I have the exact same kettle and the cable keeps coming off of it, even though I need it short.
I have both but I use the microwave when I'm the only one to have a tea (all the time), but hush... Don't tell the Brits /s
Load More Replies...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”
Note: this post originally had 134 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
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!
Load More Replies...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.
Load More Replies...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.
Load More Replies...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!
Load More Replies...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.
Load More Replies...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.
Load More Replies...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