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We’re all guilty of having done something dumb in the past. Things that sometimes keep us awake at night or make us cringe in the middle of the workday. Remember that idiotic thing that you did way back in middle school that made everyone laugh at you? Yeah, let’s spend the next four hours obsessing over it and imagining how things couldn’t have gone worse and how everyone’s probably still laughing at you. However, getting some perspective can set us free.

That’s where the r/TerminallyStupid subreddit, an online community with just over 121k members, comes in. The group documents the times when “terminally stupid” people were “dumb in a way that threatens their safety or someone else’s.” And the things they post are most likely miles worse than anything we’ve ever done.

We’re featuring some of their best pics, so grab yourself some popcorn and get ready to dive deep into the abyss that’s known as human stupidity. We hear that, much like the universe, it’s thought to be infinite.

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I See You're As Intolerant As You Are Stupid

I See You're As Intolerant As You Are Stupid

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How Could Someone Even Begin To Think This Is How It Works?

How Could Someone Even Begin To Think This Is How It Works?

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We Make Changes That Don't Need To Happen:

We Make Changes That Don't Need To Happen:

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The subreddit is fairly fresh. r/TerminallyStupid was founded in late February of 2019 and will be celebrating its third birthday in less than two months.

If you’re planning on becoming a member of the community, then you should keep the rules the moderators set out in mind. First things first, the content that you post has to match the spirit and direction of the subreddit itself. “Any post that does not have some terminally stupid person in them will be removed. This does not include posts about the subreddit itself,” the moderators explain that things have to be relevant.

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*facepalms*

*facepalms*

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Flat Earth

Flat Earth

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To Destroy A Giant Snowman

To Destroy A Giant Snowman

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Meanwhile, even though at the core of the subreddit lies the desire to poke fun at people who do really dumb stuff, the moderators still care about those people’s privacy. On that note, all names have to be blurred or scratched out so that they’re not readable. The same thing applies to license plates.

The only exceptions are public figures and famous people who we, obviously, know and can comment on their behavior openly as much as we like. However, this doesn’t mean that the focus should be on politics. “Please, No politics. This subreddit is not going to devolve into a fight between the left and right. Users found to be in violation of this rule will be banned,” r/TerminallyStupid’s mods warn.

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We Are Always Eating Things We Shouldn't

We Are Always Eating Things We Shouldn't

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This Employer

This Employer

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Well That Sucks

Well That Sucks

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Previously, I interviewed Vanessa Bohns, an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at Cornell University. We spoke about embarrassment, knowledge blind spots, and how we should react when we make big blunders.

"We spend a lot of time and effort presenting an ideal version of ourselves to other people. When something happens that contrasts with the image we’ve been projecting—when we say or do something that shows we actually aren’t as graceful or as smart as we’d like people to believe—we feel embarrassed," Vanessa explained to Bored Panda what happens when our perception of how great we think we are doesn’t match reality.

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Am Does Not Exist In The English Language!

Am Does Not Exist In The English Language!

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Hmm...

Hmm...

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Wow, Just Wow

Wow, Just Wow

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"Discovering you were wrong about something most everyone else around you has long known to be true is one of those moments. In that moment we learn, 'Wait a minute, maybe I haven’t been presenting the image of being smart or worldly that I thought I was presenting all this time,' which is embarrassing,” the expert said.

It’s not all doom and gloom when it comes to embarrassment. In fact, it can be a very positive force. That is if we react accordingly.

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Many Of Us Are Still Figuring Out This Whole Reproduction Thing

Many Of Us Are Still Figuring Out This Whole Reproduction Thing

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Food Can’t Fly

Food Can’t Fly

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Grown Adult Doesn’t Understand How Rainbows Work

Grown Adult Doesn’t Understand How Rainbows Work

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“One thing that’s interesting about embarrassment is that, for as much as we might experience it as painful in the moment, it’s actually very socially adaptive. Being embarrassed signals to other people that you care about what they think. And that actually draws people in to you,” Vanessa said.

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“So blushing, burying your head in your hands, laughing, acknowledging how embarrassing something was, are all totally healthy ways to react,” Vanessa said that we shouldn’t feel embarrassed about feeling embarrassed. In fact, trying to hide our embarrassment can actually backfire on us.

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I Love Reptiles, Too...

I Love Reptiles, Too...

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Just Give It A Snorkel

Just Give It A Snorkel

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Just Don’t Buy It?

Just Don’t Buy It?

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“The unhealthy way to react is to pretend you’re not embarrassed, that you didn’t make a mistake, or to get angry. Those things undo the positive effect of embarrassment typically has on other people by conveying insincerity and pushing people away rather than drawing them in,” she said. In short, owning up to having done something downright dumb and incredibly stupid by embracing our embarrassment is the mature, emotionally healthy way to react. Trying to hide the fact that we messed up, however, won’t win us any friends.

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Brexit At A Whole New Level

Brexit At A Whole New Level

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Locked Out

Locked Out

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Jesus....

Jesus....

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This Guy

This Guy

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Wow. Just Opened Themselves Up For All The Jokes

Wow. Just Opened Themselves Up For All The Jokes

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Excuse Me Ma'am...that's Not How That Works...

Excuse Me Ma'am...that's Not How That Works...

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Dumba**

Dumba**

"Just sitting here.....eating popcorn....cell phone in hand with 9-1-....already punched in..."

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15 Idiots Decided To Park On A Frozen Lake During 45 Degree Weather

15 Idiots Decided To Park On A Frozen Lake During 45 Degree Weather

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Damn Bumbledoofus

Damn Bumbledoofus

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Free

Free

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No Matter How Unsafe It Sounds

No Matter How Unsafe It Sounds

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Oh America

Oh America

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This Idiot Who Was Going Over 80mph With They’re Dog Not Secured To The Back Of The Truck. I Called The Nhp On Them. It Was Scared To Death. I Was Afraid I Was Going To See A Dog Smear On The Side Of I-80

This Idiot Who Was Going Over 80mph With They’re Dog Not Secured To The Back Of The Truck. I Called The Nhp On Them. It Was Scared To Death. I Was Afraid I Was Going To See A Dog Smear On The Side Of I-80

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Everything Is Food To Us:

Everything Is Food To Us:

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This Guys Asking The Important Questions!

This Guys Asking The Important Questions!

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Just So Wrong In So Many Ways....

Just So Wrong In So Many Ways....

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We Take Dumb Risks

We Take Dumb Risks

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I Have No Words

I Have No Words

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We Have No Idea How To Stay Healthy

We Have No Idea How To Stay Healthy

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Kids And Their Cell Phones

Kids And Their Cell Phones

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Mind Blowing

Mind Blowing

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We Are Powerless To Things That Look Like Chocolate

We Are Powerless To Things That Look Like Chocolate

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Grown A** Man Got His Finger Stuck In The Wall At Chipotle

Grown A** Man Got His Finger Stuck In The Wall At Chipotle

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My Brother Put A Chopping Board Under The Pizza To Catch The Stuff It Drops

My Brother Put A Chopping Board Under The Pizza To Catch The Stuff It Drops

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Friend Of Mine Started Their Day Off Poorly

Friend Of Mine Started Their Day Off Poorly

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We Confuse Syrup And Sanitizer

We Confuse Syrup And Sanitizer

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We Are A Little Too Eager To Play With Mysterious Substances

We Are A Little Too Eager To Play With Mysterious Substances

"I accidentally broke my thermometer and this liquid came out. It's so fun to play with !"

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Where Is Gordon Ramsey When You Need Him

Where Is Gordon Ramsey When You Need Him

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Ice Isn’t Real And Snow Is Made Of Chemtrails

Ice Isn’t Real And Snow Is Made Of Chemtrails

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Painted Himself In A Corner

Painted Himself In A Corner

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#49

Wasn't Paying Attention While Painting And Drinking Tea, Guess Which One I Just Took A Sip Of?

Wasn't Paying Attention While Painting And Drinking Tea, Guess Which One I Just Took A Sip Of?

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Never Bake Cookies In A Crop Top

Never Bake Cookies In A Crop Top

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‘How Can I Heal This Naturally?’

‘How Can I Heal This Naturally?’

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Anything

Anything

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Sandpaper To The Windshield

Sandpaper To The Windshield

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I Wish I Had 64 Subscribers So I Could Drop Out Of College And Quit My Job

I Wish I Had 64 Subscribers So I Could Drop Out Of College And Quit My Job

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“Let’s Think Of An Argument Against Vaccines.” “Jesus!”

“Let’s Think Of An Argument Against Vaccines.” “Jesus!”

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For Some Reason

For Some Reason

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A Friend Sent Me This Picture Today

A Friend Sent Me This Picture Today

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We Have Zero Money Management Skills

We Have Zero Money Management Skills

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#59

A Girl At My School Used Her iPhone To Keep A Door Open

A Girl At My School Used Her iPhone To Keep A Door Open

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#60

Lanyard Caught On The Handle And My Keys Swung Inside The Door As I Closed It. Stupidest Way To Lock Yourself Out?

Lanyard Caught On The Handle And My Keys Swung Inside The Door As I Closed It. Stupidest Way To Lock Yourself Out?

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My Friend Tried To Take A Bite Of An Apple, He Enjoyed A Mouth Full Of Foam

My Friend Tried To Take A Bite Of An Apple, He Enjoyed A Mouth Full Of Foam

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When They Make The Power For The Security Camera Exposed...

When They Make The Power For The Security Camera Exposed...

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And They Are Connected How?

And They Are Connected How?

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#64

Someone Needs A Chemistry Lesson...

Someone Needs A Chemistry Lesson...

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Facepalm

Facepalm

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We're Always Putting Our Heads Where They Don't Belong

We're Always Putting Our Heads Where They Don't Belong

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Dumb Activities

Dumb Activities

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You F**king What Mate?

You F**king What Mate?

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#69

I Mean, Anything

I Mean, Anything

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We're Very, Very Slow To React

We're Very, Very Slow To React

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Underage Guys Show Up Drunk To Bail Out Underage Drunk Friend

Underage Guys Show Up Drunk To Bail Out Underage Drunk Friend

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My Brother Ate 3 Slices Of This Bread Before Turning The Lights On To See Why It Tasted Funny

My Brother Ate 3 Slices Of This Bread Before Turning The Lights On To See Why It Tasted Funny

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Cooking With Engine Oil

Cooking With Engine Oil

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If He Wasn't Before He Is Now

If He Wasn't Before He Is Now

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Rip

Rip

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I'm Loosing Faith In Humanity By The Day

I'm Loosing Faith In Humanity By The Day

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I Realize This Could Be Taken As Political Because Of The Hat, But I’m Not Trying To Be. I’m Mostly Annoyed About The Mask. Like, You’re So Close Man! Just A Little Lower!

I Realize This Could Be Taken As Political Because Of The Hat, But I’m Not Trying To Be. I’m Mostly Annoyed About The Mask. Like, You’re So Close Man! Just A Little Lower!

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When You’re Willing To Risk Your Safety And Life For A Few Likes On Instagram

When You’re Willing To Risk Your Safety And Life For A Few Likes On Instagram

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“But I Can’t Park In The Handicap Space, I Don’t Have A Placard. That Would Be Illegal”

“But I Can’t Park In The Handicap Space, I Don’t Have A Placard. That Would Be Illegal”

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We Have No Idea How To Handle Cooking

We Have No Idea How To Handle Cooking

"I ALMOST BURNT MY HOUSE DOWN"

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Just What Hell

Just What Hell

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Comparing Trying To Keep Possibly Deadly Diseases Spreading Because Of Their Stupidity To Segregation

Comparing Trying To Keep Possibly Deadly Diseases Spreading Because Of Their Stupidity To Segregation

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We'll Get To Those After We Take Down All Churches Because Of The Crusades...

We'll Get To Those After We Take Down All Churches Because Of The Crusades...

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I'm An Idiot... Just Painted The Stairs To My Basement Now I'm Trapped

I'm An Idiot... Just Painted The Stairs To My Basement Now I'm Trapped

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Why Is Snapchat So Stupid

Why Is Snapchat So Stupid

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Did They Even Go To School??? And How Would This Be Racist

Did They Even Go To School??? And How Would This Be Racist

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Screenshot

Screenshot

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I Don’t Have The Smartest Friends In The World

I Don’t Have The Smartest Friends In The World

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Men Cause C*****

Men Cause C*****

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I'm Starting To Think This View Isn't Worth Golfers Aiming Directly At Our Homes

I'm Starting To Think This View Isn't Worth Golfers Aiming Directly At Our Homes

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Found In The Washington Post

Found In The Washington Post

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Speakers

Speakers

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A Little Something From R/Mgtow

A Little Something From R/Mgtow

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