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“Wait, What?”: 57 Posts With Plot Twists So Unexpected You’ll Probably Have To Read Them Twice (New Pics)
Browsing online can take you to different emotional states. Some of the stuff you read may leave you in a state of utter annoyance, while others can overwhelm you with the warm fuzzies.
But sometimes, you will encounter something that makes you do a double-take. It’s the kind of posts you will see when you scroll through the “Wait… What?!” subreddit. As for why you might get stopped in your tracks, go ahead and see for yourself.
We collected some of the funniest posts from the page that stood out. Don’t forget to upvote your favorites!
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#1
Totally Game Changer
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#2
Honestly, A Fair Response
Sally Moen 9 months ago
Too bad the health insurance company's fire insurance claim got denied
#3
Doctor Or CEO
Ever wondered what exactly goes on in our brains when we encounter something that surprises us? In this case, it could be looking through these photos that made you go, “wait, what?”
According to Berkeley’s The Greater Good Science Center, there are four stages of surprise response: freeze, find, shift, and share.
#4
Fooled Me Twice
#6
She Got Played By Her Own Words
As Greater Good explains, the freeze stage happens the moment we are stopped in our tracks for seeing or hearing something unexpected. The “Find” stage that follows is when we begin to decipher what’s going on and try to understand how it all happened.
The Shift stage is when our perspectives begin to take shape and shift, typically in response to conflicting findings. The final stage, Share, is when we begin to share the feeling of surprise with others.
#7
Supporting The Local Economy
#8
Truly A Wait What Moment
#9
3rd R, Not Present 😂
Surprising events also make learning new information much easier. According to Psychology Today, unexpected events trigger a surge of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter and hormone partly responsible for the fight-or-flight response.
With the surge in norepinephrine comes increased focus and alertness, which ultimately promotes better learning.
#10
Roses Are Red, Sloths Like To Rest,
#11
Job Well Done Adt
#12
I'm Not Shure If This Is How It Works
Of course, no one wants ugly surprises. So if you want to invite more pleasant ones, here are some ways, as suggested by the Greater Good:
- Mix up your routines. Take the bus instead of driving to work or eat at a new restaurant. Unexpected changes may lead to new insights.
- Do something random for someone. Offer to wash the dishes, then clean out the fridge. The goal is to under-promise and over-deliver.
- Make a “struggle sandwich.” Simply put, take a big risk sandwiched between smaller risks that will likely go well. Doing so helps you connect risk-taking with something positive.
#13
Our What?
#14
Lil Torn
Ren Karlej 9 months ago
Lil Dacryocystorhinostomy. So annoying that it takes 50 attempts to pronounce it and then sounds like a complete rap song in itself.
#15
Magic Pizza
How about you, dear readers? Which of these images made you do the hardest double-takes? What about these photos caught your attention? We’d love to hear your insights in the comments below!
#16
Dehydrated Water
#17
Not Sure AI Should Be Recommending These Things
#18
I Don't Have A Keyboard... Oh! I'm Gonna Open The On-Screen Keyboard! "Windows Key + Ctrl + O"... Wait... I Don't Have A Keyboard
Zig Zag Wanderer 9 months ago
Like the starting error: "Keyboard not found. Press F1 to continue."
#20
Wait, What?
#22
Saw This Car Magnet At The Store This Morning...🤔😵
#23
Bench Facing Towards A Tree
#24
They... Switched?
Ellinor she/they/elle 9 months ago
...W*F ? Why isn't the second screen the result to both searchs ?
#25
Even Copilot Has Some Secrets Of Its Own
#26
My Hotel Room Had Another Small Empty Room Inside It
#27
Why Are There Peaches?
#28
I Guess Some People Really Hate Ron.... Poor Ron
#30
A Puzzle My 4 Year Old Was Doing. Please Finish
#31
I Thought They Outlawed That In The 1970's?
#32
Gets Worse The More You Read!
#33
So Many... Flavors?
#34
Wait, What Are You Selling?
#35
Wait A Minute
Dragons Exist 9 months ago
I can't tell whether this term comes from Tumblr or 4chan, it seems plausible that it came from either one
#36
Couldn’t Figure Out Why My Phone Was Out Of Storage. Turns Out X Takes Up A Lot Of Space
#37
This Promoted Reddit Post Made Me Literally Say, "Wait, What?!"
#38
How Did That Happen
#39
Dogs Can’t Eat Food?
#40
Do People Really Struggle With This?
Zig Zag Wanderer 9 months ago
Actually, yeah. Many people eat because they're actually thirsty. It's worth trying water first.
#41
What
#42
Wait, Who Is Jerry And Why Did He Sign My Mushroom?
#43
Guys I Think Something Is Wrong
#44
This Fits Into My Budget Perfectly
#45
What Is Even Going On In Wyoming
Savannah greenleaf 9 months ago
I do not see myself attempting to rope a chicken unless heavily intoxicated. It would probably be bad for business if this activity was in any location that did not serve alcohol.
#46
Grandma Flavor?
#47
Literally A Casino Ad In My Fortune Cookie, I'm Done
#48
I Was At My Kid's Soccer Game And Then
#49
Who's On Who's Back
#50
Is Our Friend A Psychopath?
#52
This Came Out My Knee
#53
Wtf Kind Of Product Description Is This?
#54
Uh… What?
#55
Tax On Delivery Fee?
#56
This Was A Drake’s Crowd Surfing After The Leak
#57
Who Took That Left Pic?
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