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As long as people have smartphones, they will keep texting the wrong numbers. Whether it's a person who didn't know they were given a fake one at a bar or someone who honestly made a typo, it's inevitable.

But as natural as it sounds, receiving such a text is always a surprise. So, to prepare you for this moment, Bored Panda has compiled a list of screenshots of some of the most unexpected wrong number messages. We're talking warnings in the form of a grape photo, and never-ending announcements of incoming chili. You know, the good stuff. After going through these, believe me, no random stranger will catch you off guard via text.

Continue scrolling to check out the entries and be sure to fire up our earlier list about the funniest wrong number texts, too!

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

It's that word "again" that makes this such a compelling tale. It's like a cliffhanger ending in a movie.

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

I can guess how it happened once...but how/why would he do it again?!

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

Because anyone who is dumb enough to do it once, is convinced it can't possibly happen again

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

I'll be downvoted for this but I confess I really don't care about what happens to anyone who is daft enough to do anything like this. It's not as though it isn't pretty well known that it's going to end badly.

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

You'd think he'd learn his lesson the first time. How many times has this happened?

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

Haha that person is my hero haha I love their response and I 100% would've kept them updated as a reward

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

Again? You cant seriously just leave us with out an update.

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

A guy my brother knows got nasty burns on his *ss cheeks because he thought it would be clever to shoot off a firework that he had clenched there (picture a rocket with a stick on the end) when he was hammered one New Year's Eve.

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

How ever old this Jake person is.... he needs more adult supervision.

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

Hmmmmm.......maybe Jakey-poo absolutely loves ghost peppers? With a splash of Mad Dog 357?

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

I have a weird feeling that fireworks were involved....

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

Yes, please let us know how Jake is and what the actual f**k did he do?

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Mia right
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

PVO: when your a Noize person and and you he’s something JUICY 🥤

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

So I went through all of these, and I'm curious...how come I never see any Android phones with wrong texts?

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

I'm sorry but that is definitely far too drastic a way to get rid of piles

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

Does Jake live in Florida? Because that sounds like something Florida Man would do.

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

yes we are all nosy to find out how this went especially cos you said AGAIN

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So how is one supposed to answer to a misdirected text? Out of all the ways to handle it, politely letting the offending party know what happened is the kindest route you can take. Typically, they will probably either apologize and immediately cut ties or send a novel filled with uncertainty and insecurities. So if you choose the noble route, be ready for the consequences.

But if you're positive you don't know this person, so can use the prime opportunity to... be a dick about it. If that's what your heart demands, of course. However, remember that there's a real human being with real feelings on the other end and you have no idea what condition their mental state might be in. And, of course, they have your phone number. So naturally, there are limits.

When in doubt, a simple "sorry, I think you have the wrong number" should (hopefully) be enough. But if things start to get out of hand, you can always call your service provider and have that particular number blocked.

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

Celebrating the Spaghetti monster by jumping naked over a fire? Seems to be an interesting cult.

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

That person tried to fire Donald. There are many people who want to get rid of Donald.

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

"If you're not the person I'm trying to text, why do you have this number?"

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

"you know you're telling a literal stranger about your d**k right now, so I don't think the 9 inches was the problem tbh"..... brilliant! :D

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

This person needs to work on their blotting out names because I can easily make them out...

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

And I bet Homer gets blamed for not planning the party when he didn't even get the text :(

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

These are my tips for Jamaica I went there in 2015: 1. It’s better to travel with someone 2. Stay at a 4 or more star hotel. There may be some shady places 3. If you want to go sightseeing, book a tour with a tour guide so you have a local person to make sure you are safe 4. Never go anywhere alone 5. I would totally recommend going to Dunn’s River Falls & Park in Ocho Rios, you can climb a waterfall!

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

Is "bar hoping" going from bar to bar hoping they won't notice you're carrying a fake ID?

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

It would have been really mean if this conversation has stopped after the first reply.

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

I know they meant horseshoes, but I'm now picturing them shopping at a store to buy him some sneakers!

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

I needed that laugh - quite touching for a wrong number. Bless

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

That's a situation where DNA tests would be helpful, no matter how well Stacy raised Lucas.

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

It's a nightmare for any phone owner if the number is erroneously listed and people keep calling.

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

Quit tricking the poor girl and just give her your correct number

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

I was in a pub once with a friend of mine, the DJ announced that it was someone's birthday but I guess that girl had just left the pub, I don't know what got into me but I stood up on my chair, took the bow, got a free slice of cake and 4 shots. In my defense I was already high. :P

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

Yeah. Food costs less when you have to cook it yourself. It’s funny that way.

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

Maybe I'm old fashioned but I think this announcement shouldn't be done via text message. Make a phone call for something important.

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

Not even coming back for my panties, can I ask why you left them there in the first place :)

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

The right person would be the one you intended to send it to, wouldn't it?

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

Kids! Get the hottest new texting app since SnapChat: Perpus runs on all devices and has no more spyware than TikTok. PERPUS. When you are pretty sure you have the right number, text on Perpus!

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

"With god nothing is impossible" except getting the right number :)

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