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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!

#1

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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That Is Amazing

That Is Amazing

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Stupid Hipster Chick

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

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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#5

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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#8

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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#9

You'd Think The Prime Minister Would Know

You'd Think The Prime Minister Would Know

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Hans
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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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#10

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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#11

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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#12

Footballer Jay Rodriguez's Dad Calls Out Twitter Rumours

Footballer Jay Rodriguez's Dad Calls Out Twitter Rumours

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Trashy Girl

Trashy Girl

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Vlad Horobet
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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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#14

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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#15

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

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

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#17

A Player On The Dallas Cowboys Gets Called A Bandwagon Fan

A Player On The Dallas Cowboys Gets Called A Bandwagon Fan

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#18

"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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#19

What Did You Do?

What Did You Do?

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Hans
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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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Catarina Castro
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im with you... Constant PC Police... The language in not offensive so I dont get it either...

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

If some one is making cures to help save live, why in the hell would they spend time being rude to strangers online? Seems fake

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

Seriously. Anyone I know in graduate school, especially research and/or medical related fields do NOT have time to care about celebrities not make the effort to @ them on Twitter. What a waste

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

That definitely doesn't make it okay for that gross and ugly hater to behave that way. She could be lying about her accomplishment anyway.

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

yeah... probably not though... pubmed id or it didn't happen.

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

Nope. This one should be disqualified. She was doing the same thing.

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

Yeah.... I think they both just owned each other. Not so much embarrassing as it is their personal disagreement

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Catarina Castro
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

#DropTheMic!! Won! Screw the haters and the PC Policy all together, this is funny and not offending anyone!

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

I'm not entirely convinced, since all we have is her word, but I'm not going to outright bash her because we are joined in a mutual dislike of Iggy Azalea.

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

Short amount of research and you can check her credentials against the universities she has on her Twitter page.

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Tiny Dynamine
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6 years ago

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Funny. It's usually people who lack self-confidence who resort to profile photos that highlight their tits.

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

All my photos highlight my tits, its a nasty side effect of having large breasts ON the front of my body. What? You couldn't find a legit complaint, had to try and shame her because she is comfortable with her body? Or because you're not comfortable with yours?

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She probably was the clerk at the research facility and taking credit for the other's work.

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#20

Got Any Sources For That Horseshit?

Got Any Sources For That Horseshit?

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Official Lights Out Review

Official Lights Out Review

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#22

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

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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#24

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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#25

The Drummer Of The Smiths Is Told A Fact

The Drummer Of The Smiths Is Told A Fact

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#26

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

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

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#27

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

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

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Deputy Managing Editor Replies

Deputy Managing Editor Replies

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#29

When You Assume

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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