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It feels good to be right, like getting the correct answer to a TV quiz show or proving someone wrong in the middle of an argument. However, some people present their statements so confidently without thinking they could ever be wrong, which puts them in embarrassing situations far more often than they’d like to admit.
The Reddit community Confidently Incorrect collects these laugh-worthy moments from all over the internet. We’re featuring them today yet again as proof that people’s ‘I’m always right’ gene seems to have no bounds. Scroll down to find the crème de la crème of incorrect statements people shared without hesitation online, and don’t forget to let us know your thoughts below!
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#1
The English Major
Tucker Cahooter 1 year ago
This sprang to my mind immediately -> https://www.businessinsider.com/mansplain-vulva-gynecologist-twitter-2019-3
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#2
So… I Guess There Are No Real Tests For Any Illnesses At All?
#3
Apparently Dough Doesn't Rise
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
Maybe he confused the "oven" with the "dryer" and his 100% cotton pizza shrunk?
We all like to believe that we are logical and rational creatures. However, in reality, humans are subject to preconceived judgments that unconsciously influence our decisions.
When we overconfidently think we’re right and can’t seem to accept the fact that we’re not, we’re experiencing confirmation bias.
#4
Betty Has No Mrna
#5
American Architecture > European Architecture
#6
Triple Facepalm
As trusted online mental health resource Verywell Mind explained, “Confirmation bias is a type of cognitive bias that favors information that confirms your previously existing beliefs or biases.”
A cognitive bias is a systematic thinking error that occurs in our minds when our brain attempts to simplify information about our surroundings. Processing all the data available to us takes a lot of time and energy, so our brains pick the details that agree with our pre-existing opinions and knowledge. They act as general rules that help us make sense of the world and reach decisions quicker.
#7
The Holy Trinity Of Trying To Teach Someone What Prefixes Are
#8
Oh My Sweet Summer Child
#9
Oh God, This Thread Goes On For 600 More Replies
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
Water is an element...just ask Katara or any other water-bender! 🌊
Let’s have a look at an example that illustrates confirmation bias better. Imagine that you believe that Kamala Harris is a better choice for US president than Donald Trump. Chances are that you will seek information that showcases the candidate you support in a positive light while dismissing any facts that might have a negative effect on their image.
#10
"Yep!"
#11
Georgia
Zoe Vokes 1 year ago
That was a problem during the 2020 US elections if I remember. People claimed there was election fraud because of the number of votes from Georgia, the state was too high. People had Googled “the number of people in Georgia” and the country results showed. Where had the millions of extra votes come from?
Once you're confronted with new information about Harris that confirms what you already believe, you’ll be more likely to accept it as true, overlook any flaws in it, incorporate it into your belief system, and remember it later to support your opinion during a discussion. On the other hand, if the new facts contradict your view of the candidate, you’ll be more likely to get defensive about it, criticise it and forget it later on.
#13
An Argument Over What’s Part Of Africa And What’s Not
Lost Penny 1 year ago (edited)
Maps are like dinosaurs -- fake. Made-up nonsense made exclusively to teach our children lies. Oh, and gravity. Gravity is also fake.
#14
Paycheck/Paycheque
#15
Woke Up To This Conversation Between My Co-Owner And A New Member
Due to our tendency to dismiss data that isn’t compatible with our belief system, it can impair our logic and decisions and lead to poor choices. For instance, if we’re convinced that a certain investment is beneficial for us, we might ignore the red flags saying it’s not. Or if we are set on getting a job at a particular company, we may dismiss the signs showing it's a toxic work environment.
#16
Somebody Refuses To Learn Junior High School Astronomy
#17
Men Are Missing A Rib, Just Google It
Therese Clarke 1 year ago
My brother had a surgery one time that required the removal of part of a rib. when the doctor made his rounds the next day, my brother asked where his woman was.
#18
I Don’t Think That’s How It Works
Geoffrey Scott 1 year ago
Stephen Wright: "I was born C section, there is no difference except I am compelled to enter and leave my house through the window".
There’s no way to eliminate confirmation bias, as it happens due to the natural way our brains work. On a positive note, it can make us feel confident in our beliefs and preserve or build our self-esteem. This also helps us stay certain and secure in our environment.
#19
Physical Isn’t Actually Assault
#20
Good News! Woman Can't Die Anymore!
#21
Today I Learned Oslo Is In Sweden
Even though this way of thinking can’t be entirely removed, we can take steps to avoid it. First, it’s important to accept that we have biases that impact our decisions. It’s in our nature to use mental shortcuts that allow us to make judgments more efficiently, but it also means that we tend to disregard facts that contradict our views.
#22
Someone Skipped Biology
BoredPossum 1 year ago
T-Rex: "Hmmm, that Triceratops looks tasty, but I only eat fish and salads, so I'll just invite him over for tofu and a bowl of couscous. "
#23
How Dare They Use French In France…
The Camera Man 1 year ago
Direct translation from French to English - Femmes qualification subdivision = women qualification subdivision. Yes, I speak both languages.
#24
Finally Found One
Then, when looking for information, thoroughly consider all the evidence available rather than just seeing data that confirms your opinion. Use credible sources and read them entirely before drawing any conclusions. Pointing out biases in others (respectfully, of course!) can additionally help an individual think more critically.
#25
Most Peaceful Man
Anna Ekberg 1 year ago (edited)
I'm thinking either drügs or mental illness, maybe even both?
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Jaya 1 year ago
I think this one is just a troll, this is so weird that it's more likely to be a joke than a serious statement.
Sand Ers 1 year ago
Yeah, it reads to me like an elaborate leg pull. But we’ve entered a post-irony world, where nothing is too extreme to be ruled out as a genuine belief.
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Janos Schumacher 1 year ago
One would hope that his copy-pasta is a troll, but I've met people, in the flesh, that seem otherwise normal but, once you get to talking, they degenerate fast. One minute your discussing your preference on grilling stakes or where you buy your spark plugs, the next the illuminati gets involved and the lizard people are hiding that the earth is actually shaped like a burrito and is hollow and that's where the ghost of Julio Caesar Chavez lives who is the puppet master of the Hyperborean government that lives in exile on Mars from the fearful wrath of the... That sort of thing. These people exist. And they vote. Be aware.
Danish Susanne 1 year ago
I don't agree. That story is too hard to believe.
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John Luckmann 1 year ago
Well there is some people that say it was never verified the person found in the bunker is Hitler. And there was lots of nazis that moved to Argentina so they could have tried to hide it. But idk where the rest of that came from.
Sonia Ceacero 1 year ago
Psychologist visits and psychiatrists' medication should be free and accessible to as many people as possible.
Shirley Heyn 1 year ago
True about every war/conflict before or after. . .! Thank god we have "classified documents" that make it easier to hide this info from the general public. . .!
Stephanie Barr 1 year ago
Boys and girls, do not shove a single mixer wand into your ear and push puree.
Kayleigh haigh 1 year ago
Think this op was abducted by aliens and tested on by hybrid shapshifter
Shortstuff 1 year ago
He may not have murdered people personally, but gave orders to murder over 6 million people. Get off the d***s.
Albert Pike 1 year ago
"Nurse! Come quick, they're out of bed again, and this time they've been on the internet! Hurry!
Mark Trombley 1 year ago
We really need to make people pass a test before they are classified as adult.
EmAdoresHerKats🇮🇪🇩🇿🇵🇸 1 year ago (edited)
I'm bipolar and this is what i sounded like when my meds were off.
ElfVibratorGlitter 1 year ago
The only fact I could spot is that he was a vegetable. And that's about it.
Cindy Brick 1 year ago
...and they all live in the underground tunnels in Denver's airport. (DIA)
Damned_Cat 1 year ago
He forgot to tell about how they escaped in a dirigible filled with unicorn farts...Dude, you're not even telling the story right.
#26
Poor Sod Doesn’t Know What An Idiom Is
BoredPossum 1 year ago
Nice that idioms and idiots sometimes come together to celebrate their relationship.
#27
A Silly Person Not Understanding Physics
"Even if we can't change others' biases, remember they may be at play when we find ourselves in a disagreement with someone who seems very entrenched in their own viewpoint," licensed psychologist David Susman, PhD, explains. "Rather than confronting them directly about how inaccurate or irrational we think they are, it's often more productive to present facts and information in a nondirective way and ask them to consider an alternative point of view or some point of compromise."
#28
Guy Thinks That The Democratic And Republic Parties Haven’t Had Political Shifts In Over 150 Years
#29
That’s One Way To Approach The Topic I Guess…
Invisible Potato 1 year ago
i like this one better: In the beginning there was Chaos, a yawning nothingness. Out of the void emerged Gaia (the Earth) and other divine beings — Eros (love), the Abyss (part of the underworld), and the Erebus (the unknowable place where death dwells). Without male assistance, Gaia gave birth to Uranus (the Sky), who then fertilized her.
#30
Bro Doubled Down And Had The Audacity To Tell Others To “Educate” Themselves
Spidercat 1 year ago
Yeah but no. The UK is a sovereign nation made up of three countries and one province (Northern Ireland). Great Britain is a country made up of three countries (England, Scotland and Wales). This is why, in some sporting events we compete as 'Great Britain & Northern Ireland'. Northern Ireland is NOT a country in of itself. As a British person with Irish Citizenship (Republic of Ireland). I can confirm that this shìt gets veeeeery complicated if you look into it enough... Complicated enough that the OP was neither totally correct... Or totally incorrect.
#31
50 Years Is A Long Time To Be So Wrong
Michelle C 1 year ago
I'm actually curious about what evil thing mated with a wolf that created the chihuahua
#32
*you're
#33
“You’ve Gotten Off Lucky”. The Smugness Is K*lling Me
#34
I'm Embarrassed Grown Adults Can Be Brainwashed
Srinivasan S 1 year ago
Even with Trump out of power for the past 4 years America is slowly turning into the next Nazi Germany. Please listen to the rest of the world once and vote for Kamala Harris
#35
Transphobe Embarrasses Themselves
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
Yeah, only males have "Adams apples", otherwise they'd be called "Eves apples"....everyone knows that!!
#36
Mmh-Hmm
#37
Guy Thinks America Wasn't Founded In 1776 And You Can Only Be One Of Three Christian Denominations
#38
What Causes Strep Throat?
Chihuahua Mama 1 year ago
Well, viral strep is definitely not contagious... because it doesn't exist
#39
This Sh*t
#40
“Barista” Confidently Incorrectly Thinks There’s No Difference Between A Latte And A Cappuccino
#41
Native Americans Aren't Native?
Geoffrey Scott 1 year ago
My response when someone says immigrants need to go back to their own country.."and what % indigenous American are you?" ..I am 0%" ..."then get the F^^^ OUT!"
#43
Trying To Incorrectly Correct A Famous Author
Joseph Dixon 1 year ago
I don't know what's going on in schools, and this includes the time when I went years ago, but a lot of people are terrible writers.
#44
This Is So Embarrassing
#45
Fool Still Stubbornly Believes That Vaccines Cause Autism
veryvenasaur 1 year ago
As someone who is autistic and capable of basic logic pls vaccinate your kids. The only way vaccines cause autism is letting an autistic person survive long enough to reproduce an often genetic condition.
#46
"6th Grade Problem In Europe"
#47
2% Does Not Equal 1 In 50
#48
Hmm
Ace 1 year ago
I still use the rhyme I learned when I was about 5. "Thirty days have September, April, June and November, all the rest have thirty-one, excepting February alone, which has twenty-eight days clear, and twenty-nine in each leap year." Is this used in all English-speaking countries?
#49
Some People Are Just Allergic To Telling The Truth
#50
Um Actually, You Might Want To Check Your Spelling
#51
Mathematician Proves The Earth Is 8,000 Years Old
#52
Each Country Has Its Own Sun
#53
Yikes
Con O Cuinn 1 year ago (edited)
Am I nuts in thinking you can't work out whether A or B equals 1 or 2?
#54
Chihuahua's K*ll More Infants Than Pitbulls
#55
When A Bot Corrects You But You Double Down On The Mistake
#56
Are Posts From This Sub Allowed Too?
Michael Largey 1 year ago
A substantial number of people in Scotland are working on a way to remove this confusion.
#57
In Regards To Leaving Someone "On Read"
#58
What Modern Human Doesn’t Know This? Uh…you, Friend
#59
The Sacred Wedding Constipation
#60
“The American Is Normal”
#61
Idiot Thinks You Straighten Hair By Washing It
#62
Kids Are Dumb
#63
Not How Percentages Or Averages Work
Michael Largey 1 year ago
For those doing the math at home (and Bokunan bless you for that), the correct answer is that 39.5% of people appear to support topless bathing suits.
#64
“African American Is Just The Eloquent Way Of Saying Black, You Smart A*s”
#65
Good At English
Jonas Fisher 1 year ago
Just for the record, in this situation, "William and me" is correct. The trick to know is to remove the "William and" part. Thus, her statement was "It really has made a world of difference to me." Just a nice trick for any of you trying to work that out in the future.
#66
Simple Math Oh God
#67
It's Just A Theory/S
Michael Largey 1 year ago
"Dear sir, please jump out of a 30 story window - with full confidence that the Theory of Gravity carries with it no facts."
#68
Repost, Just With The Names Removed
#69
Correcting Someone’s Spelling
FreeDragon 1 year ago
This could just be a case of misreading. "the game came out too early" instead of "to early access". Then again, I cannot trust someone who does not start a sentence with a capital and end it without a period.
#70
"Britain Is Not Located On The Continent Of Europe"
#71
Them's Some Mighty Big Letters Considering You're Incorrect
#72
Trying To Correct Someones Spelling Mistake
#73
“Y’all” Isn’t A Plural “You”
#74
Mike Graham Tries To Correct The Archbishop On The Name Of A Religious Holiday…
#75
When You're Too Busy Inhaling "Crystals" That You Forgot The Existence Of Natural Crystals
#76
.999(Repeating) Does, In Fact, Equal 1
#77
Basic Physics
#78
Um, What??
#79
A Reddit Attorney Explains Tort Law
BookFanatic 1 year ago
Yes, but a tart comes from batter-y. Boy, that was dumb. I need more coffee.
#80
Alright Science, Time To Pack Up: Rando#55496 Got Us Again
#81
This One Hurt My Brain
#82
I Think This Belongs Here...
Carl Roberts 1 year ago
The original statement is wrong, though. The shape of certain skeletal features (especially the pelvis) is THE primary way archeologists determine the gender of ancient humans
#83
You Can Use "Are" With Every Plural
Joseph Dixon 1 year ago
Wow... Someone who can't write who thinks they can. Maybe you're getting bombed because you're wrong and your edit is even worse.
#84
The Amount Of Likes Is Scary
Jacquie Carr 1 year ago
Lol, jokes - the type of comment that makes you want to smash someone in the face with a brick
#85
On A Post About Schools Bringing Back Their Old Names For Confederate Leaders
Michael Largey 1 year ago (edited)
Those Southerners who were "very poor and never owned slaves" never owned slaves precisely because they were too poor to purchase them. If they had the money, many of them would have bought slaves.
#86
He’s Still Trying To Tell Me The Earth Is Stationary And The Sun Revolves Around Us…
#87
This Guy Claims To Be An Anthropology Expert
#88
Approximately 47 Mm LOL
#89
When You're From The UK And Don't Even Know The Geographic Boundaries Of Your Own Country
#90
The "Useless Emergency Doors" On The Architecture Shaming Page
Mary Peace 1 year ago
I thought there was a glass wall on the left side of the picture. I guess it was the black line on the floor, and shiny floor with reflections, that confused me.
#91
If Only We Discovered This Tecnology Earlier
#92
I Don't Remember This From History Class
Michael Largey 1 year ago
So it was this breakup that Edward G. Robinson was talking about in "Little Caesar" - "Is this the end of Rico?"
#93
How Big Was That Year?
Alice Jones 1 year ago (edited)
'23 and '00 is what they're thinking of. Edit for spelling error.
#94
It's Spelled Frunk
#95
Literally Could Of K*lled That Grammar-Bot
#97
When Transphobia Backfires: Jk Rowling Told This Trans Man He'd Never Be A Real Woman
#98
Communism Is When Capitalism
#99
Transphobes Don’t Even Know How Chromosomes Work
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Not-a-Clue (she/her) 1 year ago
I'm so infuriated by all this ignorance, I need to have a lie down now.
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
These were rather painful. The worst part is the sheer arrogance of the people who are wrong and their inability to look at anything that doesn't fit their preconceived notions. Ouch.
Featherking 1 year ago
Usually, smart people aren’t that sure of anything. Only fools think they sit on The Ultimate Truth.
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Steve Hall 1 year ago
People aren't any dumber that they use to be, we just get to hear from more of them than ever before.
Natasha Clark 1 year ago (edited)
After reading all of these & became even more pro-choice than ever. This amount of stupidity should not be passed on to a new generation. 🤭
timhood 1 year ago
It has been proven by research that the vast majority of low-IQ Americans vote for candidates of one particular party. I don't even need to mention the party because the intelligent already know and the dumb ones will name the incorrect party in a reply. 💀
Roy 1 year ago
"The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts and the stupid people are full of confidence"
Mary Peace 1 year ago
Maybe intelligent people know there is always more to discover and learn. The stupid people think everything has been discovered already.
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Dream 1 year ago
Can't tell you how many times as an American, I've had maga deny to me the parties switched during the southern strategy era and say it never happened. They love to call themselves the party of Lincoln still and ignore every other part of history. LESSON ONE IS NEVER ARGUE WITH THE UNEDUCATED
Tom Brincefield 1 year ago
I've never gotten any of them to explain why all the confederate flags at Trump rallies. Does he really have all those Democrats following him?
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daytonagirl36@yahoo.com 1 year ago
This is what happens when you don't have school standards. Unschooling, homeschooling (not all but many)
Millie Brown 1 year ago
I honestly kinda hate living in the world now because there is WAY too much drama, people are getting SO STUPID, and life just isn't what it used to be since the only thing people think is fun is watching tiktok, I hope the government bans it since people's mental capacity is so low now. The politics are also so crazy, and literally 10 year olds are on tiktok and at sephora and acting like they are so old which makes them SO entitled and they are SPOILED BRATS.
Dan St John 1 year ago
This is what the MAGA have in store for the rest of America if they win in November. Fight ignorance, vote blue.
Richard Smith 1 year ago
Everyone has incorrect information. The mature thing is to take feedback and research it before assuming that the feedback was wrong. I often find I either misinterpreted the topic or my own information was in error.
Mary Peace 1 year ago
I don't know why this was down-voted but I fixed it for you.
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Spec Tater 1 year ago
Oh my god that was exhausting! The confidence level of idiots is mind blowing!
ElfVibratorGlitter 1 year ago
I knew going into this that I'd probably be annoyed by stupidity and yup.
Caia Calabrese 1 year ago
This site is the same pile of feces as always. That's why attracts so many of those treacherous rats that burn the American flag and hate the Jewish citizens.
Not-a-Clue (she/her) 1 year ago
I'm so infuriated by all this ignorance, I need to have a lie down now.
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
These were rather painful. The worst part is the sheer arrogance of the people who are wrong and their inability to look at anything that doesn't fit their preconceived notions. Ouch.
Featherking 1 year ago
Usually, smart people aren’t that sure of anything. Only fools think they sit on The Ultimate Truth.
Load More Replies... Steve Hall 1 year ago
People aren't any dumber that they use to be, we just get to hear from more of them than ever before.
Natasha Clark 1 year ago (edited)
After reading all of these & became even more pro-choice than ever. This amount of stupidity should not be passed on to a new generation. 🤭
timhood 1 year ago
It has been proven by research that the vast majority of low-IQ Americans vote for candidates of one particular party. I don't even need to mention the party because the intelligent already know and the dumb ones will name the incorrect party in a reply. 💀
Roy 1 year ago
"The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts and the stupid people are full of confidence"
Mary Peace 1 year ago
Maybe intelligent people know there is always more to discover and learn. The stupid people think everything has been discovered already.
Load More Replies... Dream 1 year ago
Can't tell you how many times as an American, I've had maga deny to me the parties switched during the southern strategy era and say it never happened. They love to call themselves the party of Lincoln still and ignore every other part of history. LESSON ONE IS NEVER ARGUE WITH THE UNEDUCATED
Tom Brincefield 1 year ago
I've never gotten any of them to explain why all the confederate flags at Trump rallies. Does he really have all those Democrats following him?
Load More Replies... daytonagirl36@yahoo.com 1 year ago
This is what happens when you don't have school standards. Unschooling, homeschooling (not all but many)
Millie Brown 1 year ago
I honestly kinda hate living in the world now because there is WAY too much drama, people are getting SO STUPID, and life just isn't what it used to be since the only thing people think is fun is watching tiktok, I hope the government bans it since people's mental capacity is so low now. The politics are also so crazy, and literally 10 year olds are on tiktok and at sephora and acting like they are so old which makes them SO entitled and they are SPOILED BRATS.
Dan St John 1 year ago
This is what the MAGA have in store for the rest of America if they win in November. Fight ignorance, vote blue.
Richard Smith 1 year ago
Everyone has incorrect information. The mature thing is to take feedback and research it before assuming that the feedback was wrong. I often find I either misinterpreted the topic or my own information was in error.
Mary Peace 1 year ago
I don't know why this was down-voted but I fixed it for you.
Load More Replies... Spec Tater 1 year ago
Oh my god that was exhausting! The confidence level of idiots is mind blowing!
ElfVibratorGlitter 1 year ago
I knew going into this that I'd probably be annoyed by stupidity and yup.
Caia Calabrese 1 year ago
This site is the same pile of feces as always. That's why attracts so many of those treacherous rats that burn the American flag and hate the Jewish citizens.
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