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50 Of The Weirdest Questions Shared On ‘Insane People Quora’
Interview
Most of you Pandas should already be familiar with Quora, an extremely popular website where people ask questions and other internet users answer them. To the best of their knowledge, of course. It’s a very social way of getting to the bottom of any queries you might have, as people can comment on answers as well. You end up getting a variety of opinions, some of which you definitely might not have expected to see the light of day.
However, it’s most often the case that the questions themselves are the most intriguing part. Some of them are so out there, so bizarre, they’re likely to stun you with their Twilight Zone aura, making you wonder what timeline you’re in. That’s where the r/InsanePeopleQuora subreddit comes in. It’s an online community that documents the weirdest posts on Quora and other question-based sites. We’ve collected some of their best featured posts to share with you as well, dear Pandas.
So go on, grab some popcorn, get comfy, and let’s go explore the weird Land of Quora. Don’t forget to upvote the pics that amused you the most. And if you’ve seen any super peculiar Quora questions previously, you can always share them in the comment section for all the other Pandas to see.
I reached out to the subreddit's moderator team and they were more than happy to talk about the community, its history, and why Quora is so popular. Scroll down for Bored Panda's full interview with them below.
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Stupidity Is Contagious
Well Then
Mom Thinks Depression Isn't Real. Thankfully The Person Who Responded Is Sane
The ‘Insane People Quora’ subreddit has been active since June 2018, recently having celebrated its 3rd birthday. During that time, the community has grown to become over 291k members strong. Most redditors visit the group for their daily dose of fringe weirdness that reminds them (and us!) that fact can often be stranger than fiction.
The founder of r/InsanePeopleQuora told Bored Panda that the online group was founded once there was a rise in the number of Quora posts shared on r/insanepeoplefacebook, a "catch-all for social media insanity." There was a demand for a separate subreddit dedicated exclusively to Quora posts.
What Is It With Parents And Their 14 Yr Olds Stuffed Animals
My SO is 42, there's dragon plushies all over the house. And I approve™
There is always time for dragon plushie? Breakfast? Dragon Plushie. Work? Dragon Plushie. Viaduct Collapse? Dragon Plushie.
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I'm 40 and still sleep with my fluffy animals, currently I have a shark and a bat on my bed.
Oh, also my mom, who is 61 this year, also has plushies in bed.
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Unless "sleeps with" is a euphemism or "stuffed animals" is literal, there's nothing wrong with sleeping with stuffed animals.
My cat used to sleep in my arms. When we lost him my wife got me a stuffed animal to comfort me. I treasure it and sleep with it every night. I’m 50.
I'm in high school and I still sleep with stuffed animals. I even take turns with them
It's literally just a stuffed animal, it's not like she sleeps with needles in her bed
Sleeping with stuffed animals as a teen is better than sleeping with random people
Wife and I have a collection. Each represents a trip we have taken together. They sleep on the bed during the day. At night they have a body pillow on the floor where they spend the night. We are (age redacted).
I’m 35 and still have some stuffed animals. They hold sentimental value something the poster here clearly lacks
I will keep my stuffed toys until I DIE. Even if I live to NINETY, I'll keep them
What the bloody hell? I literally collect stuffier?!?!!! What’s the problem with it?
My son is 30, autistic and cannot go to sleep at night unless there is a stuffed animal there. Let her have the stuffed animals.
I do a stufend Animal in my bed and I still own my favourite ones from my childhood. I AM 54!!
Stupid autocorrect!! "I still have a stuffed animal in my bed..."
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I'm 40 and still have stuffed animals. Grogu, Chewbacca, Enderman from Minecraft, Bedtime Bear from Care Bears...my 18 year old still sleeps with his Wolfie stuffed wolf that his now deceased grandpa (my dad) bought him when he was a baby.
There are too many other REAL things to be worried about in this world, ffs. Let your kid have the stuffed animals, geez.
If my daughter doesn't have a bed full of stuffed toys still when she's in her teens, I will be VERY surprised
I AM 50 (actually, 51 about to be 52) and I sleep with a stuffed animal every single night. It's cozy & comfortable & squishables are the best (if you're in the market for a wonderful stuffed animal).
Shoot my almost hubby buys me and my teen / adult daughters stuffies every time we're sick or something. Stuffies are great!
I'm 35 and I sleep with a stuffed rabbit. If I'm away from home and don't have anything to hug, I stuff some of the bedding between my arms and hug that instead. It's comfortable and soothing, and a stuffed animal doesn't snore or kick you, or hog the blankets!
Exactly! I love plushies! Especially plush dragons. I have something like 50 of them. Varying sizes.
I AM 50 plus years old and still sleep with stuffed animals. who the hell cares?
I'm 26 and I have so many stuffed animals that I love to death.
I'm 14 and sleep with a bed full of stuffed animals. I love my giant unicorn
I'm significantly older than 14 and still do, it's part of a ritual, sleep mask, cuddly pal. Out like a light.
Maybe you should get yourself a teddy bear to sleep with. You've evidently been deprived. I have 2 that I sleep with every night.
I'm 55 and I still have and occasionally buy stuffed animals. So what? There are worse things she could have in her bed. Naked male humans, for example.
I'm 27, married and I still sleep with my fluffy panda plush sometimes.
im 20, and a boy, and a goth, and im obsessed with collecting cute kawaii animal plushies because they make me happy, everyone things im weird but im happy i have a giant pile of hundreds of plushies to dive in 😄
A friend of mine was dragged to a psychologist by her sister (also a psychologist) for keeping care of her old stuffed clown from childhood. The psychologist told her it was her sister that needed some therapy cause there was nothing wrong about what she was doing. They spent the whole hour just chatting and her sister never mentioned it again :)
(the mom has a full length body pillow, and about forty seven other god**m pillows all over their bed)
I am 55 and I sleep with a stuffed dinosaur that I have had for over 25 years. It has helped me through some very tough times. I even take it with me if I go to hotels. Let anyone who wants to sleep with a stuffed animal alone. Do we really know what they are going through? No we don't so let them do their thing.
I sleep with a stuffed panda, and I'm over 50. I like him more than I did my ex-fiance.
True! I have a bed full of stuff toys, with my husband. And i am 34 years old.
My hubby and I are over 40 and currently have a Godzilla and crocheted T-Rex living by the pillows:)
What is the problem with plushies??? As long as they dont take them along to work , what is the actual problem?? If they provide comfort and support, its healthier than a bottle of booze or other drugs.
I have a plushie at work, but it's a flamingo, so that's ok
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My girlfriend, 29 years old and mother of our three children, also sleeps with her stuffed animal, a seal. "Snoetje" is awesome.
Darn, I'm 35 and I still sleep with my chubby toy unicorn sometimes xD
I'm 35 about to be 36 and I still sleep with my stuffed cat. Here's what this mom should do: leave her daughter alone.
I'm a 37 year old man and there are 5 stuff bears, 2 stuffed cats, a stuff dragon, a BTS pillow, 4 blankets, my dog, my daughter and my wife on the bed right now. Oh, also 4 king size pillows. And yes, one of the bears is mine from when I was a baby. It's just nice to have.
I do the exact same thing for the same reason! The poor bear is over 20 years old but well loved and taken care of. I've even taken him with me when traveling. During really bad depressive episodes, he's a comfort to me... and I don't care who knows that!
I am a 22-year-old and I still sleep with a stuffed dragon from How To Train Your Dragon, I got him when I was around 10ish and I love him to death
!6 years old and cannot write a sentence that without words that need to be redacted, What a great education system
I'm 30 and I still sleep with my stuffed animal. When it falls on the ground during the night, my husband picks it up and puts it between my arms again when he comes to bed. :-)
Good, because I'm turning 50 next month and have no intention of retiring my almost-equally-old stuffed lamb.
great answer I am 56 yr old female & I still sleep with a stuffed panda for the same reason to support my arm
For the record, I'll be 50 in a couple months, and I *still* sleep with my stuffed animal who has been with me for almost as long.
There is a significant amount of full grown (including 50yr olds) who, according to a recent poll, still sleep with some kind of plush item.
Are you from real wow ,one is never too old to sleep with a stuffie I'm 45 and still sleepy with one...if anyone has a problem it's you...
YO WTF I SLEEP WITH STUFFED ANIMALS ON MY BED AND S**T AND DONT PLAN ON STOPPING ANYTIME SOON
Tell her she can sleep with her boyfriend instead. (kidding) YOU ARE BEING A JERK.
I'm glad this has been normalized. I had to hide my Stitch when i was in hospital for blood poisoning and that there was a chance I might die but the nurses were super supportive about it, especially as my Dad had no time in his busy schedule to check up on me.
Thank you! I am in my 60's and still have teddy bears everywhere because I love them. I don't sleep with them, I cuddle with my cat instead....but I am not ready to get rid of my teddies!
There are plenty of adults who like stuffed toys. I know of 2 people who do, who have highly pressurised jobs, and they need a way to relax. Also there are far worse things a teenager could do in bed.
I’m 59 and sleep with a stuffed animal. I have arthritis in my hands and the stuffie is soft and cradles my hand in a position that reduces the pain. Also she is damn cute and fun to snuggle.
I'm 39 and my husband hands me my "sleeping buddy" so to speak lol. It also holds sentimental value but it's mostly to keep my shoulder from going out.
I am 34 non binary (born female), I sleep with a teddy bunny not only to help support my arm in my sleep but because I love my bunny and I want to sleep with it. Ye do ye Fam!
33 here. My favorite pillow is a stuffed octopus. It is super comfy, and makes me smile. Anyone who looks down on that can put their head up their dirtiest orifice. I will be be comfy and happy. You will not be.
I am 44 and still sleeping with the huge fluffy white plush unicorn :D
Remember that grown man crying when he heard his deceased daughter's heartbeat in a build-a-bear sent by the patient saved by that heart? Things can mean more than they seem to. Do not judge and trust that whoever it is and whatever their support structure, life will continue unobstructed if you choose not to kick a crutch out from under someone suffering.
You're probably 40 and still asking for help from strangers online? How do we get you to stop?
Uuummmm... What?
Umm... What? She Wants To Call The Cops On The Person Minding His Own Business In His Own House
"I saw a comment suggesting there should be a specific one for Quora as it's quite different to standard social media (having Q&As only) and decided to make it from there. Getting the first few thousand members took a while with crossposting Quora posts I found to r/insanepeoplefacebook. Some reached the front page of Reddit which is when the sub started seeing a large increase in numbers and became self-sustaining, meaning I didn't need to post as much to keep the sub going," the founder shared how the community started to grow.
According to r/InsanePeopleQuora's mod team, moderating the community is "fairly easy" for the most part. "The main issues we've faced is when we became the trending subreddit of the day we got a large number of unique views (~200k which is way more than the hundreds we would've been getting at the time) and new members within a few days (I think doubling or tripling our size at the time)," they explained.
Oof Ow My Privacy
Does This Mean It’s Over?
Classy S*icide
Politics is almost always a touchy subject. And political discussions on the subreddit are no exception. "The other posts which are difficult are those that bring up political issues. Most of the time this will result in people flinging personal attacks at each other, a large number of bans, and often a locked post. Otherwise, since the number of insane posts on Quora each day is fairly small we tend to only get a few posts a day on most days."
I was interested to get the subreddit founder's opinion about why Quora is such a popular platform. In their opinion, it has to do with the site's ability to adapt. "I think Quora is so popular due to its age and keeping up with the times. Age obviously helps as it takes time to build up a user base, but then you have to do something to maintain that base. For Quora, they've added several common social media features such as the ability to upvote questions, comment on questions (as opposed to answering them), and following people for their questions or answers," they pointed out exactly how the platform has changed with the times.
"I don't think there's anything specific that attracts weird questions, I think it's just because of the popularity of the site, with enough people on there you're always going to get some strange questions as well as trolls."
She Should Be Proud And Supportive
All Women Were Lesbian Before The Invention Of Baby Bottles And Formula!
I recommend you pop open your cranium and wash your brain once, it will solve majority of your problems
Quora itself was founded in 2009 by former Facebook employees Adam D’Angelo and Charlie Cheever and became public a year later, on June 21, 2010. Fast-forwarding to 2020, a whopping 300 million users visited it each month. With that kind of popularity, it’s no wonder that some Quora posts end up being weirder than weird.
There have been some large changes made to how Quora operates this year. On April 19, 2021, the site eliminated the requirement for users to use their real names. That means that users can use pseudonyms of their choice as of that date.
This Is Incredibly Disgusting, And Also Child Abuse
Don't Forget The Padded Bra, Champ!
How To Make Your Child Grow Up
What’s more, in August, Quora announced that contributors can now monetize their content. A new subscription service called Quora+ was also launched, where subscribers can access all the content that anyone puts behind a paywall. For a small fee, of course.
The r/InsanePeopleQuora subreddit has a few rules for any up-and-coming members of the community. For instance, obviously, all the posts have to be screenshots from Quora, though other question-based sites also allowed. That includes certain subreddits dedicated mainly to questions.
Perfect Relationship Doesn't Exist
If you're DATING his mother, you aren't his step anything. And he's older than you so... chill.
Uh Yes It’s Immoral
Okay.. I Feel Bad For His Condition
What’s more, the subreddit’s moderators ask their members not to post any personal information. That means no links to the source material! The mods also frown upon reposts and posts that are obvious satire presented as serious questions (satire needs to be marked as such).
And there you have it. The next time you’re browsing Quora for some educational content, you should keep an eye out for any bizarre posts. We’re sure that the r/InsanePeopleQuora community would be more than happy if you share your finds with them.
Maybe School Wasn’t A Big Priority For Them?
The stress that parents put on this child ... "You must be a good student or else..." SAD; REALLY SAD!
Not All Racists Are Bad
Uhhh.. Don't?
Butt Out
Thiefs These Days
Psycho Parent
Just Wow
Help Me
Must Be A Karen
Mask = access to Grandson. No mask = no access to Grandson. Your choice.
My Brain Just Hemorrhaged. Ohhhh, Honey--Where To Start With This
Why Would You Think This?!!
Jesus Christ
Hypothetically
Really Dude
How Can I Convince Him Otherwise?
I guess you could boast about your free access to health care... Oh right. Or your comprehensive social security... oh, never mind. Umm... You could talk about your affordable housing... Actually, don't bother.
"Water Privileges"
No, We Eat Them. A Touch Of Lamb Sauce, Delicious!
How do this person think atheists are made? You go to the forest and *POP* there is an atheist? Growing from the ground like a mushroom??? Edit: thanks, I never had such much upvotes!
Sweet Revenge
So ...... By going against her will (She used a condom ) he made this lady pregnant, giving her an unwanted child ..... Who's existence is a punishment for your marriage failing? Interesting. Well hey, at least he showed her who was boss.
Sue Him For Building His House Next To You Too, He Had No Right To Do So!!!!!!
“Why Do Some People Choose To Live In Depression?”
Is It ?
Nice
How To Sober Up Fast
They Even Took The Bed
FAIR ENOUGH TAKE THE PC AWAY BUT THE BED??!!? WTH IS WRONG WITH YOU
The Horror
Don’t make her stop! It’s clear she enjoys history and might become a historian!
Dave Ramsey Has Entered The Chat
Well I guess we know where the dysfunctional rich kids on the other threads come from
Okay, Yes But Who's Bra?
Suing Bees Is Logical
This Kids Life Sounds Horrible
How to make sure you never see the kid once he becomes an adult. Also using god to justify being a controlling bitch is sick
This Person Seems To Be Genuinely Asking, Somehow
Yes. because if someone likes you that doesn't mean your sexuality isn't invalid.
Yeah Autistic People Everywhere Hate You
Yeah! You Should Totally Go On The Date And Get This 27 Year Old Man In Potential Danger With The Law!
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These aren't crazy people, they're trolls. The Quora Partner Program, wherein participants get paid to ask questions, has resulted in all sorts of silliness like this..
This is exactly the problem. I do go on Quora as some things are interesting/funny but there is a LOT of these kinds of questions and they are clearly trolls.
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Are people really this stupid or were most of these written by kids competing who could write the silliest?
Well this is tame compared to what a lot of the MAGA crowd come up with..
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If this thread was called 'best troll posts' it would make more sense. But I fear a fair number of these are actually real. Well, at least they're asking if their actions and convictions are right, that's gotta count for something, right? RIGHT?
I stopped reading after about 10 of these. Quora *used to be* a great place to ask insightful questions, and people who were particularly knowledgeable about that certain subject would answer them. Now, it's a free-for-all. Fake accounts, troll questions from pre-teens, and a backwards-ass monetizing scheme put out by the site itself.
The amount of people who ask if/how they can abuse their children is horrifying.
A lot of these must be for seeking attention or just trolling people. I refuse to believe people can be as stupid as it turns out from some of these questions.
Quora can be weird. I used to get emails from them with recommendations of really inappropriate questions. I blocked it obviously, but still. They gotta stop.
It would be funny if there were not so many abusive parents. Neutering should be compulsory for some people.
Why do trolls like to make up questions about deranged parents so much?
I used to read/post Quora. Very soon after they advertised pay for questions, the stupidity began. I'm out.
I can not believe anyone this stupid made it to adulthood, I think they are all fake.
These would be comical if you knew for sure they were trolls, but I think some of these are sadly true. It just shows the amount of ignorance that is in the world today.
It's disturbing how many of these ask how or if its ok to be abuseive to children.
Every time someone goes the Quora website, their IQ drops 10 points.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parent-s-guide-children-s-therapy/201810/what-is-considered-child-abuse%3famp Because let’s be real, most of y’all need to read this
I hope most of these are satirical. Otherwise, I really worry about the state of our civilization.
I really hope these are just trolls but after the year + that we have had here in the us, I wouldn't be surprised if every one of them were true honest questions.
Troll questions asked by Anonymous. They are all fake, made by people trying to earn money on the QPP program. I'm so glad Quora ditched the anonymous feature. It's cut down on this BS quite a bit, but since people can use fake names now, it hasn't cut down enough.
I'm not saying they're all real, but anyone who says they're all 100% fake has never been subjected to a conservative Christian family, or worked in the service industry. I work in hotels, and the questions I get.... There seriously needs to be an "Adulting 101" class in high schools. The only problem is finding someone qualified to teach it.
"This post was originally 101 images. It has been shortened to 50 images based on user votes." I dont wanna see the other 51 thanks
I refuse to believe these are real questions - shouldn't this just have been filed under humour instead?
I'm certainly not the brightest star in the sky but at least I'm smarter than most (if not all) of these f*****g idiots. Although I would say a lot are fake/troll posts, but still. So much stupid on one page.
I'm using Carm's account here, I'm from an Indian family, and all of them sound insane to me.
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These aren't crazy people, they're trolls. The Quora Partner Program, wherein participants get paid to ask questions, has resulted in all sorts of silliness like this..
This is exactly the problem. I do go on Quora as some things are interesting/funny but there is a LOT of these kinds of questions and they are clearly trolls.
Load More Replies... Are people really this stupid or were most of these written by kids competing who could write the silliest?
Well this is tame compared to what a lot of the MAGA crowd come up with..
Load More Replies... If this thread was called 'best troll posts' it would make more sense. But I fear a fair number of these are actually real. Well, at least they're asking if their actions and convictions are right, that's gotta count for something, right? RIGHT?
I stopped reading after about 10 of these. Quora *used to be* a great place to ask insightful questions, and people who were particularly knowledgeable about that certain subject would answer them. Now, it's a free-for-all. Fake accounts, troll questions from pre-teens, and a backwards-ass monetizing scheme put out by the site itself.
The amount of people who ask if/how they can abuse their children is horrifying.
A lot of these must be for seeking attention or just trolling people. I refuse to believe people can be as stupid as it turns out from some of these questions.
Quora can be weird. I used to get emails from them with recommendations of really inappropriate questions. I blocked it obviously, but still. They gotta stop.
It would be funny if there were not so many abusive parents. Neutering should be compulsory for some people.
Why do trolls like to make up questions about deranged parents so much?
I used to read/post Quora. Very soon after they advertised pay for questions, the stupidity began. I'm out.
I can not believe anyone this stupid made it to adulthood, I think they are all fake.
These would be comical if you knew for sure they were trolls, but I think some of these are sadly true. It just shows the amount of ignorance that is in the world today.
It's disturbing how many of these ask how or if its ok to be abuseive to children.
Every time someone goes the Quora website, their IQ drops 10 points.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parent-s-guide-children-s-therapy/201810/what-is-considered-child-abuse%3famp Because let’s be real, most of y’all need to read this
I hope most of these are satirical. Otherwise, I really worry about the state of our civilization.
I really hope these are just trolls but after the year + that we have had here in the us, I wouldn't be surprised if every one of them were true honest questions.
Troll questions asked by Anonymous. They are all fake, made by people trying to earn money on the QPP program. I'm so glad Quora ditched the anonymous feature. It's cut down on this BS quite a bit, but since people can use fake names now, it hasn't cut down enough.
I'm not saying they're all real, but anyone who says they're all 100% fake has never been subjected to a conservative Christian family, or worked in the service industry. I work in hotels, and the questions I get.... There seriously needs to be an "Adulting 101" class in high schools. The only problem is finding someone qualified to teach it.
"This post was originally 101 images. It has been shortened to 50 images based on user votes." I dont wanna see the other 51 thanks
I refuse to believe these are real questions - shouldn't this just have been filed under humour instead?
I'm certainly not the brightest star in the sky but at least I'm smarter than most (if not all) of these f*****g idiots. Although I would say a lot are fake/troll posts, but still. So much stupid on one page.
I'm using Carm's account here, I'm from an Indian family, and all of them sound insane to me.
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