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If you're going to criticize somebody or call someone out on something, it's probably best that you know who you’re talking to. Because as you can see from this hilariously cringeworthy list compiled by Bored Panda, all sorts of awkwardness can ensue when you don't do your research first. From a know-it-all correcting J.K. Rowling about the reason behind Severus Snape's demise, to a clueless smartass who asked the Prime Minister of Malta who his sources were when he tweeted about a potential hijack situation, the examples below serve as an important reminder that if you aren't sure who you’re talking to then maybe keep your opinions to yourself. Don't forget to vote for your favorite!

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Twitter User Tells Woman With PHD In Astrophysics That She Needs To Learn Some Science

Twitter User Tells Woman With PHD In Astrophysics That She Needs To Learn Some Science

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Hans
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People like Gary P Jackson likely believe that you can graduate in Creationism.

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Joelyn Kitzmiller
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am a Christian, but I most definitely believe in global warming...please don't generalize.

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Ana T.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Donald trump supporter. who cares about climate when corporations make millions out of oil and carbon mining .

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Allana Rose
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*LMAO! Oh how I love this brilliant come back!! She killed it!

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Thegreatcountryofverden
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish there was a paid service where you could hire a burly man to punch a conspiracy idiot of your choice in the face.

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Racoon Cat
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just noticed her gd handle has "astro" in it. Gary's brain, "Astro...hsh. Pffft women, especially thoae that clearly love astrology. So wrong all the time. I'll just hit reply and explain how she's wrong. She'll listen to my penis and we'll all be better for it."

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Master Markus
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's what I was thinking. I mean, Ben Carson is a surgeon, so clearly he's educated in that particular field, but when it comes to a lot of ... reality, he's a f*****g nutcase.

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Kelly S. Bene
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm afraid to see how many comments are about how they don't "believe" in global warming.

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Id row
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm surprised he didn't double down and start mansplaining it to her.

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Mike Chin
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

PhD means you're suddenly an expert in every field? Neil Degrasse Dyson another astrophysicist that talks about climate change while there are actual geologists and climate scientists that disagree

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Hemrich Gundesalf
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The way stupid people think out of envy and frustration: "That's what you go to school for... to scam-scare people"

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Jeffery Winkler
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Obviously, Gary Jackson is mentally r******d if he thinks that global warming is a "scam". However, the fact that Katie Mack has a PhD in "astrophysics" (assuming that's true) makes it more pathetic and less excusable that she is so ignorant on the subject of global warming, which she obviously is if she wrote "Honestly climate change scares the heck out of me and it makes me so so sad because we are losing because of it". That sentence would never have been written by a real scientist who knows anything about the subject.

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Pamela Scott
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I honestly do Not understand why we debate about it. Where you believe the science or ignore facts why does anybody think cutting back on pollution is a bad thing!?!

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Jeffery Winkler
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nobody is claiming that global warming has anything to do with "pollution" which is something that makes you sick. Even Democrats are not claiming that breathing in carbon dioxide makes you sick.

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Laurie Gage
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

astrophysics definition : The branch of astronomy devoted to the study of the physical characteristics and composition of objects in the sky. Typical concerns of astrophysics are how much light the stars give off and the size, mass, AND TEMPERATURE OF PLANETS and stars.

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Charles Batchelor
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Astrophysics doesn't make you a climate expert so yes, get another degree.

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Nerdy Owl
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Strange how all the geniuses commenting on how global warming is a scam are male. I wonder why that is?

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John Trapp
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the heck does astrophysics have to do with the science of atmospheric physics? They are two completely different things. Astrophysics is the study of the physics of the universe, planets, stars, blackholes, etc etc in the universe. Atmospheric physics on the other hand is the study of the atmospheres of planets.

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Rafael Ulloa
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well, i do believe in global warming but having a phd in astrophysics doesn't mean you're an expert in environmental studies.

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Mike M (OB1Coyote)
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cause that's the same thing as a PhD in meteorology... Certainly qualifies you to disagree with actual meteorologists that do't believe the scam. Guess she'd be cool consulting someone with with a PhD in engineering about brain cancer. Close enough. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Jonathan Eatsalot
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was hoping an astrologist would chime in here. Just as applicable

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Kaeli McIntyre
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6 years ago

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Guys it is proven by nasa that quote the earths tempuatres regularly spike up and down time and again through, global warming has been goin on for 50 years now. It will cool then go back up years later to repeat the same cycle.

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Laurie Gage
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

50 years!!!! LOL, the world has been around for a bit longer my dear. And yes there are weather cycles, but that's not what the issue is. Keep reading! Read some really old stuff, too (like older than 50 years....)

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The real proof that Katie Mack is not motivated by "science" on the issue of global warming, is the way she phrased it when she said, "scares the heck out of me and makes me so sad", which proves that she is motivated by paranoid hysterical emotion and not logical reason or scientific facts. There are people who are motivated by a New Age religious belief that humans so not have the "right" to modify the Earth is any way whatsoever, which like all religion, is anti-science. Ironically, this is similar to the Republican's anti-science religious belief that humans are not responsible for global warming, which assumes that it would be bad if we were. What real scientists say is that of course humans are increasing the average temperature of the Earth, but it is a very small increase on temperature. If you want to read about how both the Democrats and Republicans are anti-science on global warming, read my article. https://www.facebook.com/jeffery.winkler.5/posts/10204555348482348

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Well, she didn't have a degree in climatology though. Even Neil de Grasse Tyson won't have perfect knowledge about climate change. Kinda valid if you ask me. PS: not saying that the stupid anti climate change person is right and all.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Still, as an astrophysicist, shes going to have a in-depth understanding of atmospheric changes and their affect on the planet in question.

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6 years ago

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Proves nothing other except even really educated people can be foolish. You do realize there's a difference in astrophysics and meteorology/climatology? A PhD in one is no indicator of knowledge expertise in the other.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Astrophysics requires so much knowledge that ties in with climatology, i would expect that she is informed if she it tweeting about it. As an astrophysicist, she'd have in-depth knowledge about gaseous atmospheres, changes in composition, and how those changes affect their respective planets--especially Earth. As we look at other planets and celestial objects, we're always comparing them to us. It's a very relevant field when discussing climate change.

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Stupid Hipster Chick

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Zenozenobee
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whaow... trying to act as an ultimate Star Wars fanboy without recognizing Natalie Portman... interesting how some people are able to destroy their credibility without any external help...

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Mansplaining

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Pia Clarke
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is too funny. People need to check stuff like author before trying to sound intelligent lol

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Harry Potter Fan Reveals Snape's True Motivation To... JK Rowling

Harry Potter Fan Reveals Snape's True Motivation To... JK Rowling

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Daria B
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bet ms.Rowling was amused and found it interesting to see another way of perceiving the actions of the characters she wrote. Or at least, I'd be if it happened to me.

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#6

What's Tony Hawk Up To These Days?

What's Tony Hawk Up To These Days?

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Daria B
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ehehe... I think I can kinda empathize with the TSA agent in this case.

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#7

What Do Women Know About Comics, Really?

What Do Women Know About Comics, Really?

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Daria B
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ugh, what a disgusting approach to "test somebody's fandom". Why not just enthusiastically start a good conversation with a fellow nerd?

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Marvel Talent Scout Asks To See Aspiring Artists Work. Is Told To Go Away

Marvel Talent Scout Asks To See Aspiring Artists Work. Is Told To Go Away

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Not My Name
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! Not a smart move. Anytime someone asks to see my art it's always a YES! You never know who the person asking could be and even if they're not a talent scout or such, word of mouth is better than nothing.

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You'd Think The Prime Minister Would Know

You'd Think The Prime Minister Would Know

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"The swollen wart on my left thumb told me" would be a reasonable come-back.

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Patronizing Programmer Gets Told

Patronizing Programmer Gets Told

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Pia Clarke
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Programming is like religion. Everybody has their preferences. So she's not into Java, and this dude is... It's like making a priest and an imam discuss if christianity or islam is the right way to go.

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Talent Scout "Discovers" Annie Lennox, Offers Her A Chance In The Industry

Talent Scout "Discovers" Annie Lennox, Offers Her A Chance In The Industry

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Footballer Jay Rodriguez's Dad Calls Out Twitter Rumours

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Trashy Girl

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's actually such a huge rekt. But then again, I don't think he understands any of these jobs names.

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Farmer Asked If He's Ever Worked On A Farm

Farmer Asked If He's Ever Worked On A Farm

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is Jersey cow giving chocolate milk reminds me of my really really stupid ex he asked me "does chocolate milk come from those genetically engineered brown cows" I couldn't believe what I was hearing

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Lewis Black Looking On While Fans Pose With A Lewis Black Poster

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A Player On The Dallas Cowboys Gets Called A Bandwagon Fan

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"What Do You Know About Terrorism?" He's Former Head Of Anti-Terrorist Intelligence And Special Branch In Northern Ireland

"What Do You Know About Terrorism?" He's Former Head Of Anti-Terrorist Intelligence And Special Branch In Northern Ireland

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Josie Riley
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, at least Stevie tried... but he did end up making an 8yr old's comeback

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What Did You Do?

What Did You Do?

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do not really get it...all comments from this seem weird and latently aggressive.

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Got Any Sources For That Horseshit?

Got Any Sources For That Horseshit?

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Official Lights Out Review

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When People Ask World Record Holder To Take A Picture Of Them

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Leni
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hah, that would be me. I have 0 interest in sports and wouldn't even know what it is she does! :')

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People On Twitter Don't Realise They Are Arguing What Caused The Fall Of Rome With The Professor Of Classics At Cambridge

People On Twitter Don't Realise They Are Arguing What Caused The Fall Of Rome With The Professor Of Classics At Cambridge

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Daria B
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people clearly cannot realise how sometimes you're more of a hero to admit the possibility of being wrong, apologise, and maybe re-shape your views as an offer for thought.

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The Drummer Of The Smiths Is Told A Fact

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I Am The Reference — Co-Author Of Zlib Gets Asked For Wikipedia References

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Person Tells Editor Of National Review Online That He Needs To Try Reading Conservative News Sources

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Deputy Managing Editor Replies

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When You Assume

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The BrexPistol? Gets a pass from me just for being a BrexPistol.

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