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One of the many great things about living in the digital age is how easy it is to find your tribe online. You may need to do a little digging, but once you’ve connected with your people, you will likely be left amazed at how many others share your quirks and interests

The Skamtebord subreddit, for one, is a haven for those who find laughter in out-of-context misspellings and wordplay. It currently has 58,000 members and counting, proving that this type of humor is a hit, despite its niche nature. 

If you’re wondering what the fuss is all about, check out these screenshots we’ve compiled. Perhaps you will also find yourself cracking up as you scroll through.

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    #2

    Epstein

    Document heavily redacted with the keyword Epstein visible

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    Pandora
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing to see here folks! Just a government cover up.

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    #3

    Maxverstappen

    Funny out of context word humor exchange with MaxVerstappen1 autograph request

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    Pandora
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He at least could have put it in italics!

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    For the uninitiated, the subreddit’s name itself is a misspelling of the word “skateboard.” It came about when a screenshot of a 2020 text message from pro skater Tony Hawk went viral, showing him responding to a random fan with the word “skamteboard.” 

    It was after Hawk posted his actual phone number to connect with people that it, of course, received a ton of traction. 

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    #6

    He

    Creative family drawing with humor on family dynamics illustration

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    Kaz
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait why this is fúcking adorable? I love it.

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    Laughing at something that is out of place, much like the words on this list, apparently traces back to our evolutionary roots. University of Edinburgh professor Jonathan Silvertown, an expert on this matter, says that absurdist humor has been popular since Shakespeare's time.

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    Lithuania

    Map showing how the Dutch language sounds across Europe, with countries labeled funny or harsh

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    In his article, Silvertown also explained how the human brain is actually programmed to detect errors and incongruity that ultimately trigger hilarity and amusement. 

    “These errors are processed, compared with expectation, and those judged humorous ricochet around the brain, producing laughter,” he wrote. 

    #11

    Hopital

    Photo showing different pupil sizes with humorous Reddit comment

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    Kaz
    Community Member
    11 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jokes aside, this is absolutely a sign that you should go to the hospital. Something in your brain is not connecting properly to one of your eyes.

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    #12

    Jorjor Wel

    Reddit thread joking about the author of the book 1984 with confusing comments.

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    Remi (He/Him)
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If George Orwell was Jar Jar Binks' cousin

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    The Benign Violations Theory is often cited as a primary framework for what makes something funny. Simply put, it’s when the violation of a norm, which in this case is the proper spelling of a word, will likely be perceived as funny. 

    As consumer psychologist Cathrine Jansson-Boyd writes, what determines whether something being ridiculed is “benign” depends on how bad it is and how far we are removed from it.

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    Bone Cancer

    Choose a superpower but someone else chooses the side effect with funny comments below

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    “In terms of personal experience, serious events may be considered funnier over time, while stubbing a toe, which would be considered a minor violation, would lose its comedic effect over time,” Jansson-Boyd explains. 

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    #20

    Sho Can G

    Toddler who learned to type gives humorous answer to username question

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    Sam Trudeau
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very nice. However, she looks too young to be on a phone or computer

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    #21

    Hello I’m Amir

    Map meme joking about country music's origin and popularity

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    Kaz
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone say hello to Amir. Hello, Amir!

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    #23

    Pounding

    Comment thread with humorous misspelling and reply about living in Germany

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    royal crablets
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen a lot of videos of German dude pounding.

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    #26

    The Beatles

    Screenshot of direct message humor involving The Beatles still performing

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of them are still composing...(Too soon?)

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    #27

    Souh Part

    Humorous Instagram message exchange about Southpark next season

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    Kaz
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This genre are all faked but this feels like something they'd actually do.

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    #30

    Ghonstbubsters

    Social media post with funny misspelled ghostbusters joke and humor

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    Anne Parks
    Community Member
    54 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that happens to me all the time. the curser has a mind of its own

    #31

    🦋

    Social media comments on makeup inspired by mental disorders and autism humor

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is quite realistic. I know a guy with autism and very similar wings grew on his face too. They were orange, though. And then he started growing antennae and it got really awkward...

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    #32

    Sprote Bag

    Text message joke about a bag of Sprite sodas on doorstep

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    Parmeisan
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sprite or sprote, I think I'd pass on the bag

    #33

    View Black Crime Statistics

    Funny computer pop-up with fish and strange binary code

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    #34

    Peanut Butter

    Comment thread humor with furries and peanut butter reply

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    #35

    Political In Nature

    German knock knock joke with horse image humor

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    Kaz
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does pfört mean horse, by any chance?

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    #36

    Lmao 😭

    Comment asking to learn skateboarding and creator replying with typo

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    #37

    Congration❤️

    Dog caught eating door with humorous caption congration

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    Jenny
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a Labrador retriever that chewed the corners off all my kitchen cabinets. He also ripped up my vinyl flooring and chewed it into confetti-sized pieces. The best, though, was when he chewed through my garden fence and ate all of my neighbour's cabbages.

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    #38

    I Have Doarhia

    Funny TikTok screenshot humor with text I AM NOT A FEMBOY and funny comments

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    I am not you
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is not a femboy because he has doarhia. Good to know 😅

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    #39

    Maggie Simpson

    Screenshot of email with Maggie Simpson image causing panic

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    Jen Mart
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    soooo what happened then? why the Maggie?

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    #41

    My Mom Texting

    Text message reply with I love you and a playful random bee emoji

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    #42

    Trasgernder

    In-game chat text with phrase war never changes and funny typo transgender

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    Sam Trudeau
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This popped up in both Fallout meme subreddits

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    #43

    My 18-Year-Old Son Dated A 13-Year-Old Girl

    Search result snippet questioning if G Fuel is safe for 13 year olds

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    Kaz
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Irrelevant but highly concerning.

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    #46

    Skadoosh Bag

    Funny out of context comment referencing Kung Fu Panda humor

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    #47

    🥰

    Person preparing food with a spicy mixture and lettuce, popular dish with funny comment

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    Janissary35680
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    FWIW The reddish brown paste is called çiğ köfte 'n Turkish. It's a mixture of finely minced (not ground) raw meat (beef or lamb, from which ever particle of fat and sinew has been removed), pounded together with fine bulgur, pepper and tomato paste, scalions, parsley, and shedloads of garlic and spices. When made properly, it's excellent and deserves all tne 🥰s. 😋😋

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    #49

    Burger King

    Instagram DM conversation verifying Burger King account for order

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    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    May want to plug the phone in before you order..

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    #50

    Horse

    Hand holding a note with a riddle about what boys wear daily and girls wear once a year

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    Top Notcher
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After thoughtful consideration I've come to the conclusion that the answer must be "cake in the pocket"

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    #51

    Youtuber

    Humorous comments on YouTuber with emotional reactions in online chat

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    Kaz
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jack is one of my favourite YouTubers.

    #52

    Oramjus

    Glass and can of European Fanta with conversation about its yellow color on phone

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    Kaz
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's píss yellow because it doesn't have the dyes that American Fanta has.

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    #54

    Wordle

    Text message humor about Wordle game with unprompted phrase

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, it's not like Uncle Harry is going anywhere in a hurry ;)

    #55

    Google Drive

    Screenshot of pirate phrases list including humorous out of context phrase Google Drive.

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    Glix Drap
    Community Member
    Premium
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    English pirate - "Just fȕck off with this bollocks".

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    #59

    Two

    Funny comment disproving odd numbers always having letter E, humor derived from unprompted words

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    Wagner
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    leiton is missing a few Crayolas in the crayon box.

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    #62

    Ye

    Animal Crossing funny fish caught with word ye

    Apprehensive-Buy4825 Report

    Luke || Kira (he/she)
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Petition to replace that n@zi rapper with this moonfish

    #65

    MacBook Pro

    Text conversation humor about favorite thing to eat in bed including pizza and MacBook Pro

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    Wagner
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm dieting, so just a MacBook Air for me please.

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    #66

    Malwarebytes

    Comical Malwarebytes update prompt requiring Windows restart shown humorously

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    #68

    Ibuprofen

    X-ray of skull humor with badminton injury joke from social media comments

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    Cerulean
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah to the ibuprofen... man up! Just rub some beef tallow into it and do some pushups in the sauna, in jeans...

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    #70

    Burger

    Gordon Ramsay burger restaurant sign with chef portrait

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    Glix Drap
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first 'r' is pounced 'g'.

    #71

    Airplane ✈️

    Text exchange about airplane mode with dad replying airplane emoji

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    #76

    Batman Cosplay 😂😂

    Funny comment exchange about the word deadname with a laughing Patrick Star gif.

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    #77

    iPhone

    Humorous simple tweet with word iPhone illustrating out of context humor

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    J M
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's in a neighborhood with frozen yogurt now...