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Turns out, there's a whole subreddit dedicated to celebrating software acting outside its parameters and its unpredictable malfunctions. It sounds geeky, but believe me, you don't need to be a hacker to appreciate it.

Nearly 1 million members belong to the online community, sharing pics and videos of the biggest glitches in the Matrix, including the time Netflix praised the Nazi party and an Uber driver went exploring in the sea.

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I Got A Coupon Code For 30% Off Bluetooth Headphones That Ended Up Being 98% Off When I Entered The Code

I Got A Coupon Code For 30% Off Bluetooth Headphones That Ended Up Being 98% Off When I Entered The Code

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"The failures that go viral within our community are usually those that have some humor in them," a moderator of the subreddit told Bored Panda. "For example, the description for the 'Hitler and the Nazis' documentary being displayed under the Spongebob movie."

The moderator said people who follow the subreddit seem to be really invested in it. "From the interactions I've seen, people often have an interest in programming and will try to theorize why the software failed. Some will also often meme the failure if it's funny."

#2

Thanks For Having My Back Tinder, I Guess

Thanks For Having My Back Tinder, I Guess

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But don't think that only regular home users experience software disruptions. For example, more than 100 flights to and from London's Heathrow airport were disrupted on the 16 of February 2020, after it was hit by technical issues, affecting departure boards and check-in systems. A spokesperson for Heathrow didn't say much, just bleated that it happened "due to the sensitive nature of those processes."

Another memorable software hiccup happened a few years earlier, in mid-January, 2016. Then, the Nest smart thermostat (owned by Google) experienced a glitch after a software update went wrong, forcing the device's batteries to drain and leaving it unable to control temperature, meaning that American users were unable to heat their homes or get hot water on one of the coldest weekends of the year. The company said the fault had been caused by a firmware update and quickly rolled out a new one to solve the issue.

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You can't live without technology but sometimes you can't live with it, too.

#3

How?

How?

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

Well computer is very positive. We could all learn something from him. 🤭

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#4

What The Hell Did I Do

What The Hell Did I Do

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#5

Setting A Reminder

Setting A Reminder

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#8

Everything Is Broken

Everything Is Broken

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

This is the lyrics to a Bob Dylan tune. It's called 'Everything is broken'

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

The lyrics in full: Broken lines, broken strings, Broken threads, broken springs, Broken idols, broken heads, People sleeping in broken beds Ain't no use jiving Ain't no use joking Everything is broken Broken bottles, broken plates, Broken switches, broken gates, Broken dishes, broken parts, Streets are filled with broken hearts Broken words never meant to be spoken, Everything is broken Seem like every time you stop and turn around Something else just hit the ground Broken cutters, broken saws, Broken buckles, broken laws, Broken bodies, broken bones, Broken voices on broken phones Take a deep breath, feel like you're chokin', Everything is broken Every time you leave and go off someplace Things fall to pieces in my face Broken hands on broken ploughs, Broken treaties, broken vows, Broken pipes, broken tools, People bending broken rules Hound dog howling, bull frog croaking, Everything is broken

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

When you got a computer that quotes Bob Dylan, you're pretty much screwed anyway.

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

Way more likely that this really happened, it's exactly the sort of thing coders do.

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

Well, at least it didn't just fail an assert and quit. Hats off to the programmer :)

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

Smells like Inspect Element (for those of you who don’t know that allows you to alter almost any text on your computer)

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

Do you mean browser? I've never heard of something like that for outside of the browser, so if it exists I'm very curious.

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Yes, I’m a Bookworm (she/her)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the bit at the bottom: seriously though, this error should NEVER be shown. If you are a user, god speed. Exit while you can.

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Suebee70
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of a virus that popped up on my computer in the 90s - a skull & crossbones that said "Mr. Nobody says NOT TODAY!" And yes, I exited with all haste.

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KatnissEverdeenOfDistrict12
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the bit at the bottom. “Seriously though, this error should NEVER be shown. If you are a user, god speed. Exit while you can”

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b l a n c
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

seriously though, this error should NEVER be shown! users run!

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

These are just Javascript boxes that you can enter whatever you want into, been around since W98.

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

Lyrics of an excellent song of Bob Dylan. Thank you, i am going to listen to it right now

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

I love that error message, especially the last part, I wouldn’t mind getting it

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

I've written error messages like that. Because often people don't report the errors. So if its really bad, you want them to remark on it.

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

Yeah, I've done stuff like that. I have a file called Maker after the Dragon Age creator. And one of the macros in there is called "broadleaf forest". Because it creates more sheets (leaves). And I have a small macro for when people mess up an excel and write into cell XY250, messing up the last cell. What it does is reset to the last cell that currently has something in it. It's called 'kill the boy' (which is a Song of Ice and Fire reference). My error messages are similarly random and hard to understand without knowing me. I never expected anyone to use my programs, let alone make some of them standard tools for THE IT at large. I have acquired a certain reputation. Not necessarily a bad one, but certainly a weird one.

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

If you see this error, your number is up! You must guess whether it's in the lottery, or death pool!

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

"Exit while you can" what is this, some sort of warning from the last Jumanji user?

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#11

Homonyms Are Such A Bliss To Virtual Assistant

Homonyms Are Such A Bliss To Virtual Assistant

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#12

I Was Driving, And My Phone Vibrated In My Pocket To Tell Me This

I Was Driving, And My Phone Vibrated In My Pocket To Tell Me This

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#14

Ah Yes The Ultimate Relaxation

Ah Yes The Ultimate Relaxation

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#16

Did My Dog Just Discover Teleportation?

Did My Dog Just Discover Teleportation?

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

Why u surprised? Dogs are secretly superheroes, quietly saving our collective asses. U know that thing u lose, and can't find and after sometime u do. Who do u think does that?. The good boy is just safety persona., So u don't suspect a thing

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#18

I Think My Subway Is Trying To Tell Me Something

I Think My Subway Is Trying To Tell Me Something

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

U suffer, suffer slowly and surely. U suffer the way no-one has ever suffered before.

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#21

You Learn Something New Every Day

You Learn Something New Every Day

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#23

My School's Cafeteria Survey

My School's Cafeteria Survey

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#24

And You’re Telling Me Now?

And You’re Telling Me Now?

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#26

Shrug Emoji? Sorry Mate, No Idea

Shrug Emoji? Sorry Mate, No Idea

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#27

My Microwave Is Disagreeing With Me Again

My Microwave Is Disagreeing With Me Again

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

maybe it doesn't want you to defrost your pizza. you see it cares about you.

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#28

I Don’t Really Know What To Say

I Don’t Really Know What To Say

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#29

I Can't Use My Notes App For 3.5 Weeks Because I Used The Right Password

I Can't Use My Notes App For 3.5 Weeks Because I Used The Right Password

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#30

Firstly, Her Hair Is Right In My Face. Secondly, Where Is My Plane Going?

Firstly, Her Hair Is Right In My Face. Secondly, Where Is My Plane Going?

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#33

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

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#34

Scooter App Right Before The App Crashed. Behold The Rideable Cyclone

Scooter App Right Before The App Crashed. Behold The Rideable Cyclone

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

U bet yo a*s , I m gonna ride that s**t. Viva la resistance. Rebel without the cause

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#35

Guys, I Think I’m Addicted To Settings

Guys, I Think I’m Addicted To Settings

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#36

Fastest Driver

Fastest Driver

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

He doesn't like u very much. He is running away with your food

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#37

This Website Really Wants Me To Choose Iraq

This Website Really Wants Me To Choose Iraq

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#38

I Broke The Snapchat Filters. That’s All I Can Say

I Broke The Snapchat Filters. That’s All I Can Say

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

Why does social media exist? So we can discover new horrors each day. Good times

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#39

Believe It Or Not Google, There Are Hospitals Closer To My Location

Believe It Or Not Google, There Are Hospitals Closer To My Location

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#40

That's My Jam

That's My Jam

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

Ok, this really made me laugh out loud! And now I want to listen to it, just to know what it sounds like. Did the program really interpret system preferences like an audio file (that would be so cool and weird)... or did someone make an audio file with that title and matching thumbnail for the laughs? Now I come to think about it, probably the latter...

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#41

Oh No, My PC Ran Away

Oh No, My PC Ran Away

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#43

Looks Pleasant Outside

Looks Pleasant Outside

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#44

This Glitched Dentist Sign Looks A Bit Inappropriate

This Glitched Dentist Sign Looks A Bit Inappropriate

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#45

This Crystal Ball At A Harry Potter Exhibit

This Crystal Ball At A Harry Potter Exhibit

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#46

Turnitin Marked The First Word Of This Sentence As Plagiarism

Turnitin Marked The First Word Of This Sentence As Plagiarism

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#48

Same

Same

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

Sounds like a blackmail threat. Windows has your computer. I will release search history if u don't met with my demands. Beware !!

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#50

Wait, What?

Wait, What?

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