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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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.
Note: this post originally had 119 images. It’s been shortened to the top 40 images based on user votes.
I enjoyed this way too much :D
*agast* No such thing as enjoying THIS too much!!!!
Unless you peed your pants. In which case, maybe enjoy it a little less next time.
Ah. Good point.
The last 4 digits of my phone number are 1234 (no joking). I get random calls all the time. At first I was angry then I realized that these poor souls were given fake numbers and it just happened to be my number. So then I started helping them either find who they are looking for or with whatever they are trying to do. It's been really rewarding to help out and not be a bitch about things.
Someone who was given a wrong number has a high chance of being a creepy dude though...
Well if I do get the creepy vibe, I just give them the number to the local mortuary. I figure that will give them enough of a hint to not mess with me lol
Am I the only one that doesn't find amusement in stringing strangers along, particularly when its to screw up something important, like organising fake shifts and fake events?
small stuff is fine, like sending them bizarre pictures or setting up a bad pun. but it's not ok to screw with their lives. (and if you don't tell them you're the wrong person, at least make it so outlandish that there's no chance they'd actually believe you...)
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Hey, ✅✅ I'm bored! (⊙▂⊙) Let’s have a great time together (⊙▂⊙) ==>> ︆︆v︆︆.︆︆︆︆ht/OmBTy
Luckily the vast majority of these aren't that. :) (I don't like those ones either.)
It's five seconds of their lives. They'll get over it and see the funny side.
No, you aren't. I don't see the humor in it either.
Yes you're the only one.
Hey,... these wrong number people are calling your number, bothering you, so if you ant to have some fun... go at it. Maybe the wrong number people will learn a lesson, don't try to text while driving a car :-)
YUP
I enjoyed this way too much :D
*agast* No such thing as enjoying THIS too much!!!!
Unless you peed your pants. In which case, maybe enjoy it a little less next time.
Ah. Good point.
The last 4 digits of my phone number are 1234 (no joking). I get random calls all the time. At first I was angry then I realized that these poor souls were given fake numbers and it just happened to be my number. So then I started helping them either find who they are looking for or with whatever they are trying to do. It's been really rewarding to help out and not be a bitch about things.
Someone who was given a wrong number has a high chance of being a creepy dude though...
Well if I do get the creepy vibe, I just give them the number to the local mortuary. I figure that will give them enough of a hint to not mess with me lol
Am I the only one that doesn't find amusement in stringing strangers along, particularly when its to screw up something important, like organising fake shifts and fake events?
small stuff is fine, like sending them bizarre pictures or setting up a bad pun. but it's not ok to screw with their lives. (and if you don't tell them you're the wrong person, at least make it so outlandish that there's no chance they'd actually believe you...)
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Hey, ✅✅ I'm bored! (⊙▂⊙) Let’s have a great time together (⊙▂⊙) ==>> ︆︆v︆︆.︆︆︆︆ht/OmBTy
Luckily the vast majority of these aren't that. :) (I don't like those ones either.)
It's five seconds of their lives. They'll get over it and see the funny side.
No, you aren't. I don't see the humor in it either.
Yes you're the only one.
Hey,... these wrong number people are calling your number, bothering you, so if you ant to have some fun... go at it. Maybe the wrong number people will learn a lesson, don't try to text while driving a car :-)
YUP