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50 Facepalm Moments That Prove Common Sense Isn’t That Common (New Pics)
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The internet has given us many gifts: endless cat memes, 2 a.m. shopping sprees, and the ability to argue with strangers about things no one really understands. But perhaps its greatest offering? A front-row seat to the most baffling moments of human logic ever shared. We’re talking about the kind of posts that make you stop mid-scroll and whisper, “There’s no way that just happened.”
Thanks to the wonderfully chaotic corner of Reddit called r/facepalm, we get to witness these digital gems in all their glory. Today, Pandas, we’ve rounded up some of the wildest examples of what happens when common sense takes the day off. Buckle up, your forehead might be sore from all the facepalming ahead.
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Shameful. Humiliating. Accurate
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Joining A Chess Club For Senior Players Is Advisable When You Are Nearly 80
For many of us, social media has become our digital diary. We share our wins, our travel pics, even our lunch sometimes. But with 5.24 billion users online, it’s no surprise that the feed is also full of bizarre, absurd, and downright questionable posts. And not just from strangers; sometimes it’s your distant cousin or that one old classmate. While it’s great that we all have a voice, what we post online can quickly cross into facepalm territory if we’re not careful.
To understand how social media habits shape perception and what posting responsibly actually looks like, we spoke with Rakesh Jha, a seasoned social media manager. He’s worked with some of the biggest influencers in India and has seen the best and worst of what goes viral. According to him, the digital space rewards attention but not always wisdom. And sometimes, a viral moment comes with consequences people never imagined.
#4
Leaving This Here
#5
Still Relevant
#6
Difference Between Me And The One Percent Man
Rakesh begins, “In a world where it’s easy to share your thoughts instantly, it’s also easy to forget that what you post lives on.” He adds that screenshots are forever and one wrong tweet can resurface years later. “Even influencers with teams behind them can get it wrong. So it’s crucial for regular users to pause and review too.” A moment of reflection can save you from a digital disaster.
One common mistake? Oversharing personal information. “We’ve seen people post screenshots with sensitive data, like bank details or home addresses, without realizing,” Rakesh says. He explains that many people trust their followers too much or assume their audience is small. But social media is public by default, and oversharing can lead to risks like identity theft or worse.
#7
Healthcare Is An Absolute Right
#8
So True
michael Chock 7 months ago (edited)
Every business ethics class in America teaches that if profits can be made then they MUST be made. Working class people must like being tools to put their lives in the hands of billionaires and CEOs, because the wealthy see it as their ethical duty to take as much as they can and give back as little as possible.
#9
Still A Trumper 🤦♀️
Another trend that often gets people into trouble is vague posting or seeking sympathy through cryptic updates. “Those ‘don’t ask’ sad posts often invite more confusion than support,” Rakesh notes. While social media can be a support system, it’s not always the right space for unresolved emotions. “It’s better to speak to someone directly or seek help offline,” he adds.
#10
Betrayal Always Comes From Your Friend
#11
They Are Finding Out
#12
Burning Friendships
Rakesh points out that memes and jokes can backfire when context is lost. “What’s funny to one group might be deeply offensive to another,” he says. “I always tell my clients: be mindful of the joke’s direction and target.”
He also suggests understanding the full story before reposting or resharing anything, even if it's trending. Humor doesn't protect you from accountability.
#14
Trump Will Make America Great Again! Hahaha
Pernille 7 months ago
The Canadians are amazing. I just watched a news story last night about a danish company that used to build agricultural machinery for the US, but was loosing orders because of the orange Adolf, they had had a big order from a Canadian company, more than they used to get from the US.
#15
Ah Maga, The Group Of “Christian Values”
michael Chock 7 months ago (edited)
Conservatives were so afraid of Marxist fascism that they put a "Christian Taliban" F A S C I S T into office. Are they taking down the entrenched elites in Washington? Yes, so they can become the only entrenched elites.
One area that’s especially risky is commenting on news or sensitive events without verifying facts. “People want to be the first to react, but speed can ruin credibility,” Rakesh warns. “Always double-check your sources before posting.” Otherwise, you could unintentionally spread misinformation, and in today’s climate, that can be seriously damaging.
#16
Which Budget They Want To Cut?
#17
Brace Yourselves Another Non Investigation Incoming!
Oerff On Tour 7 months ago
Why is theft illegal? Because the Government doesn't tolerate competition
#18
Don't Trad On Me
And then there’s the issue of blindly reposting quotes or inspirational messages that are either misattributed or fake. “Every time a quote goes viral with the wrong author, I cringe,” Rakesh laughs. “If you want to inspire people, that’s great but do it right.” Proper credit and fact-checking go a long way in building digital credibility.
When it comes to political opinions, Rakesh says this is where people often dive in without fully understanding the topic. “It’s easy to share outrage, but most users don’t read the full article, they just react to the headline,” he explains. This leads to half-baked opinions and angry comment threads. “And before you know it, you’ve argued with ten people and learned nothing.”
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Trying To Escape The Consequences
#20
Other Countries!!
michael Chock 7 months ago
Republicans recently said the great thing about Americans is they love working long hours with minimal pay. True quote. Seeing Trumps approval ratings, I am beginning to think they were right.
#21
Russia Could End The War Today By Leaving Ukraine
“Politics isn’t just about shouting your opinion louder than the rest,” Rakesh adds. “It’s about understanding nuance, laws, history, and context.” He recommends doing your homework before weighing in on complex issues. “Don’t just follow the loudest voice on Twitter. Read from multiple sources and think critically. Otherwise, you’re just adding to the noise.”
#22
US Politicians Strike Again
#23
Yes, Family Values 🤣🤦
Earthquake903 7 months ago
These are actual religious family values. The Bible is riddled with womanizing men making multitudes of children with as many random women as possible...in God's name....the extreme Christian right find absolutely nothing wrong with this.
#24
Trump’s FBI Poised To Focus Counterterror Strategy On “Things Like Blm And Antifa”
To sum it up, Rakesh says, “Every post, like, and share is a digital footprint. Use that power wisely.” He believes social media can be an incredible tool if used with intention. “It’s okay to be funny, weird, or vulnerable but be responsible too.” As users, we owe it to ourselves and others to pause before we post.
#25
Destroying His Family’s Legacy
#26
Priorities…right Murica?
michael Chock 7 months ago
Don't forget renaming The Gulf, firing and unfiring circles, tariff and tariff hold circles, creating airplaine crashes, removing clean water and clean air laws, deporting and undeporting US citizens, spending millions to find 0 fraud...
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Someone Finally Told This Guy
These posts highlight how people aren’t holding back when it comes to calling out facepalm-worthy content on social media. Which of these left you the most baffled? Did you laugh, cringe, or maybe both? Let us know what made you pause and say, “Wait, what?” in the comments!
#28
Wtf Are The Courts Doings?????
michael Chock 7 months ago (edited)
This needs to be higher. Since this was written Trump is now able to remove people from almost any government position based on their loyalty to him, personally.
#29
Trump Has Stupidity Levels Not Like Any Other President
#30
"We're Going To Win So Much, You May Even Get Tired Of Winning"
Multa Nocte 7 months ago
Yet another reason why Norwegians have such a high level of life satisfaction.
#32
Corporate Welfare For Him, Starvation For Poor Kids
#33
Sorry, Old Folks. You're Even More On Your Own
Earthquake903 7 months ago
Keeping the ignorant and vulnerable as ignorant and vulnerable as possible...y'all voted for this...hope you like it.
#34
You Know It’s Bad When Other Countries Care More About You Than Your Own President…
#35
Big Donor Owes Billions In Taxes
#36
Why Doesn't Everyone Do This?
#37
School Board Fires Cafeteria Worker Who Collected Donations To Pay For Student Lunches
#38
Totally Normal Stuff Here
#39
Murica
Mike Rodrick 7 months ago
Modern Capitalism will be the downfall of the country & the proof is now right in front of our eyes & has been building up to this for many decades.
#40
This A Typical Conservative Move
#41
Here Is The Summary
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Real Quotes From Jd Vance
#43
This Sounds Like Something A Dictator Would Do
#44
How Come This Is Never Mentioned Or Acknowledged????
#45
Oh Who Is Surprised Here?
#46
Hypocrisy
#47
Elon Musk’s Baby Mama Has To Beg Him Publicly To Give Their Child Necessary Medical Care
#48
Dei To Them Just Means Black People
#49
Look At The Difference Of Arguments And Understand Their Different Positions
Morten Jul Lægaard 7 months ago
And then Elon Musk calls Andreas a coward. I think Elon has never left earth and I claim that he is a the biggest coward of the two.
#50
Donald Trump Wasting Tax Payer Dollars By Taking Laps Around The Daytona 500 Race Track
#51
It's Not A Bug, It's A Feature
#52
Inept. Insane. In Charge
#53
Can She Read???
Multa Nocte 7 months ago
Boebert wouldn't know. She was too busy groping some guy in the audience of a live performance somewhere at the time.
#54
"Comedy Is Now Legal On Twitter" ~ Elon Musk
#55
I Hope The Price Of Eggs Was Worth Your Reputation, America
#56
You Get What You Vote For
#57
I Never Thought This Would Happen To Me
Luke Branwen 7 months ago
Muskrat did say that compassion is weakness, and republicans did applaud him for that...
#58
“But What Rights Are They Taking Away?”
#59
Tell You Are A Russian Asset Without Telling Me
Libstak 7 months ago (edited)
With a card with his face on it....does he think he is going to live forever? That this can't be reversed? Better yet, the oligarchs need to remember how easy it is for the US government to freeze and retain assets when they gain or use them illegally in the USA. Most importantly do they need to pass the citizenship test, including being honest about their d**g use and criminal activities, or are they bypassing all your laws with the payment?
#60
Cringe 🤣
#61
‘Ol Donny Really Ran Off To Mar-A-Lago To Golf After What Happened Yesterday… 🙄🤦🏻♂️
Multa Nocte 7 months ago
Such a flattering picture. I'm surprised the photographer hasn't been identified and sent to El Salvador.
#62
If Maga Could Read They'd Be Very Upset
#63
Nobody Is Surprised 🤦
Mike Rodrick 7 months ago
Who's responsible for American made products being made in numerous countries due to cheap, exploited workers wages? This includes nearly every product we buy every day. It's known as capitalism & greed that killed the American working class.
#64
Go Anti-Woke, Go Broke
#65
Of Course They Are
#66
When The Lawman Won’t Enforce The Law (For Some People)
#67
The People Have Spoken
#68
Realtor Leaves Hateful Note At A Mexican Restaurant; Gets Fired
#69
But Her Emails
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Dear God
#71
Pretty Sure There Was A Way To Prevent This
#72
Absolutely Insane 😫
#73
You Good, America?
#74
The Goal Is To Privatize Everything
#75
F*****g Hell!
Scott Sheehan 7 months ago
Polling stations would be like fish in a barrel, it would be a m******e if they tried to hold elections in the middle of this.
#77
It Isn't Happening. It's Happened
michael Chock 7 months ago
There was a time when Republicans would charge Russian sympathizers with treason.
#78
Everything's Going To Be All-White, Everyone
#79
Your Deputy Director Of FBI, America
Liz Rutherford 7 months ago
Telling Stephen King to get a job...hey, d*****t, King is one of the best writers in history and has sold over 400 million books world wide. What have you done and don't tell me the podcast that you claim has millions of listeners and how you kissed the Orange One's butt to get a nice government job.
#80
Oh Okay 🤦
michael Chock 7 months ago
The reason there are lifelong professionals in the government, is so that mistakes that harm people are not made to begin with.
#81
And Trump Said Zelensky Would Never Arrive To A Peace Deal
#82
A Federal Employee Is Saying This Crazy Stuff. At Least The Cat Is Out Of The Bag Now
#83
What About Vance Skiing And Trump Golfing?
#84
Trump Is Selling Us Citizenship For $5 Million Dollars
#85
What Happened
#86
Elon Musks Idea Of Peace
Analyn Lahr 7 months ago
Russia doesn't care about the will of the people. That's why their government has sucked for centuries.
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Gingersnap In Iowa 7 months ago
I couldn't finish this list. Everyone hates the United States. I didn't vote for him and I'm scared of what is going to happen. I can't afford to leave and I seriously doubt anyone would welcome me to live in their country bc you know I'm a stupid 'murican.
Multa Nocte 7 months ago
In case anyone calls Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS), remember that this is the sort of person who screams TDS: A Minnesota Republican senator (Justin Eichorn) who sought to make “Trump Derangement Syndrome” an official mental illness was arrested March 17, 2025 by Bloomington police on charges of allegedly soliciting a minor for p**********n. Eichorn was ordered last week to surrender his passport, wear a GPS monitor, and he's barred from having a firearm and any unsupervised or unapproved contact with minors. Additionally, he's barred from unsupervised or unapproved use of any devices with an internet connection. A judge then ordered Eichorn to remain in jail until Wednesday's court hearing after prosecutors say he tried to cover up evidence, including allegations he tried to have a laptop removed from his St. Paul apartment, and a phone was found reset to factory default settings. He also allegedly lied about having a firearm in the residence, but a handgun was discovered inside.
Gogubaci 7 months ago
what's really baffling to me is how the hell did the democrats lose to this moron and his clique of even bigger morons?
Rebecca McManus 7 months ago
This just depresses me, it's not funny watching a country destroy itself so completely to feed an ego
Gingersnap In Iowa 7 months ago
I couldn't finish this list. Everyone hates the United States. I didn't vote for him and I'm scared of what is going to happen. I can't afford to leave and I seriously doubt anyone would welcome me to live in their country bc you know I'm a stupid 'murican.
Multa Nocte 7 months ago
In case anyone calls Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS), remember that this is the sort of person who screams TDS: A Minnesota Republican senator (Justin Eichorn) who sought to make “Trump Derangement Syndrome” an official mental illness was arrested March 17, 2025 by Bloomington police on charges of allegedly soliciting a minor for p**********n. Eichorn was ordered last week to surrender his passport, wear a GPS monitor, and he's barred from having a firearm and any unsupervised or unapproved contact with minors. Additionally, he's barred from unsupervised or unapproved use of any devices with an internet connection. A judge then ordered Eichorn to remain in jail until Wednesday's court hearing after prosecutors say he tried to cover up evidence, including allegations he tried to have a laptop removed from his St. Paul apartment, and a phone was found reset to factory default settings. He also allegedly lied about having a firearm in the residence, but a handgun was discovered inside.
Gogubaci 7 months ago
what's really baffling to me is how the hell did the democrats lose to this moron and his clique of even bigger morons?
Rebecca McManus 7 months ago
This just depresses me, it's not funny watching a country destroy itself so completely to feed an ego
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