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You'd be surprised to learn just how many useless things there are in the observable universe. While there is the potential of anything and everything being actually useless, we have to be thankful that not anything and everything really is. But you never know how close humanity is teeter-tottering near that territory.

Whatever the case, there is one thing that is certainly absolutely useless and that is the red circle around anything that is just too obvious to not notice. Maybe you can interpret that it's there for the folks who are of questionable intellect to an extreme degree, but I digress.

There is actually an entire community dedicated to pointing out the uselessness of the red circle in the form of a subreddit very appropriately called r/uselessredcircle that points out all the red circles that are... you get the point.

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#1

Useless Red Rectangle

Nokia 3310 in a protective cover with humorous caption about its durability.

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The Person
Community Member
3 years ago

I mean, yes

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    #2

    My Mom Sent Me This Meme. I Love Her But Goddamn

    Doll announcement highlights obvious humor in caption with a red circle.

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    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Some of them are blind too, but they can't hear you asking about it.

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    #3

    The Circle’s Purple, But

    Couple transformation after 6 months at the gym, humorous comment highlights obvious change.

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    Zoey Rayne
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    To be fair, depending on genetics and health issues, some people need a lot more than a gym membership to lose weight, and some people will never be as thin as society's ideal.

    Libstak
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    He somehow managed to put on weight though...

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    Robertas Lisickis
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago

    He actually took her weight it seems, which is absolutely romantic if you ask me.

    delicious
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    what a gentleman <3

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    Charles Kormos
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Yes, "wait" training.

    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I mean, he looks even bigger in the 2nd picture.

    mark glass
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago

    She lost weight. He lost hair. Must have had different trainers.

    Ryan Mercer
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    She also got taller. Hmm...

    Diolla
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Better posture.

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    Markus Weiler
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    he took a thinner one

    Cyndi Hafele
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Did he gain weight ?

    Rigor Moreno
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    He waited in McDonalds near the gym. :D

    Miki
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago

    outside in mcdonald ;)

    Spring Fisk
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I think in the before picture the guy looks skinnier because he is somewhat behind the lady. You can see the blue of her blouse.

    KittyKat
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I think he did.

    S. E. in Indiana
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    He went to watch.

    Samuel Pelatan
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Mass =/= fat, as simple as that

    Matthew Lindeman
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Why is the woman’s knee sideways?

    BenMaharaj
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    He’s traded some of the fat for muscle from the looks of things.

    Alditekim
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Yes. While holding her purse :D #jk

    Rosie Red
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I think the guy actually gained weight.

    Juliette Deroulede
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Why can't I lose weight like she can??? 😞

    Kristin Dycus
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    BWAHAHAHAHA!!!

    Pauly Donahue
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Wow, exercise made her taller in flats too!

    DPNY 53
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Ha!

    Paul Gerrard
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Gym 😐 n next door to kfc?

    Bunny gurl
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    R u sure it’s the same female?

    Courtney Christelle
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Health/being in shape, has nothing to do with size.

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    #4

    Hmmmmmmemmmmmmmmmemmmm

    Cow in Australia eating a snake, highlighting the surprising food chain dynamics with a red circle around a comment.

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    Vic
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    It's not a food chain, it's a food mesh.. anything goes!!

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    #5

    Sample Text

    Sign with a red circle highlighting obvious instructions and a humorous illustration below reading "Savage."

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    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    creative comment

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    #6

    Thanks For Pointing Out

    A toddler plays near a large tire, circled in red, humorously illustrating obvious contradictions in job experience demands.

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    Diego, Laura
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    ikr? Hahahahaha!

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    #7

    Hilarious Response

    Sign and Reddit comments with a red circle, emphasizing humorous text exchange about dads and daughters.

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    Oerff On Tour
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Please apply water to this BURN 🔥

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    #8

    Thanks For Circling! Wouldn't Have Seen It Otherwise

    Social media post with a red circle highlighting a humorous comment: "You can do better."

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    signed JT
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    You would still be rejected

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    #9

    Thanks For Pointing Out

    Red circle highlighting obvious answer in a humorous text with student and teacher reactions.

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    The Person
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I have done this.

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    #10

    It Would Be Funny

    TV screen showing a penguin with subtitles "Speaking Penguinese" highlighted by a red circle, emphasizing the obvious.

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    LizzieBoredom
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    The rare Alaskian Hobo Penguin.

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    #11

    Ah Yes, I Almost Missed That

    Restaurant sign with red circle highlighting an offer: girlfriend 5% off, wife 10% off, both a free meal.

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    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago

    Well if you’re in a poly or open relationship then I guess it might work for everyone

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    #12

    Blue

    Identical twins studying; humorous comment highlights obvious naming quirk in article about online group.

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    Vic
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    That too, with correct spelling! Not like Valydictoriann or something..

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    #13

    Because

    Text meme with a red circle highlighting a comment, "Because you are eating shampoo," under an image of a person with bubbles.

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    The Person
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    not healthy 😔

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    #14

    Another One For Yall

    A cat with a blurred face in a red circle, humorously highlighted in the street scene.

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    Serenity Now!
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Whoa! Reminds me of the original "Invisible Man" movie!

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    #15

    Time For A Test

    Truck with a humorous sign highlighted by a red circle, reading "Test Your Airbag Here".

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    Thegoodboi
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago

    They work

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    Never miss a story that brings joy to the world. Add us on Google

    #16

    High School To... What?

    Yearbook quote highlighted with a red circle emphasizes the obvious humor when read backwards.

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    SCP 4666
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    So if she goes into school high will she hit the high score ?

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    #17

    She Even Printed Them In Colour

    Two people sitting at a cafe with a red circle highlighting something too obvious to miss on a menu.

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    XenoMurph
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I wish no luck to that a*****e.

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    #18

    I Don't Need A Circle To Tell Me Where The Moon Is

    Solar eclipse with a glowing red circle highlighting the obvious celestial event.

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    Thegoodboi
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago

    It's flat /s

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    #19

    Dad Asks Me To Buy Lamps From IKEA

    Red circle highlighting a lamp on a wall display with price tags visible, emphasizing obvious detail.

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    Diego, Laura
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Sad did not specify what kind of lamps apparently.

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    #20

    The F*ck Am I Doing

    Red circle highlighting "how to hack google" search result, meme about obvious things people miss.

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    Thegoodboi
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago

    Ok but did someone do it?

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    #21

    Instagram Is On A Whole Other Level

    Dinosaurs seated at desks in an office, one highlighted with a red circle, illustrating an obvious detail in a parallel universe.

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    LizzieBoredom
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    It must be a Commadore IT Department. They're extinct too.

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    #22

    Useless Thumbnail

    YouTuber's thumbnails show red circles highlighting obvious things, with a shocked face reacting to the scene.

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    Thegoodboi
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago

    I love these, and then it's about cooking bananas

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    #23

    Thought We Wouldn’t Notice!

    Image with red circles highlighting obvious elements in scenes from movies and animations.

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    Thegoodboi
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago

    NOW WE DID

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    #24

    I Already Knew It Was The Olympics After The First Four Circles. Completely Unnecessary

    Five Olympic rings on a white background, each a different color.

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    Diego, Laura
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    But we need one more, Purple!!!

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    #25

    Emojis Suck

    Man using a vintage phone handset plugged into a smartphone, with red circles highlighting this obvious contrast.

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    Serenity Now!
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    What? I left one of my necklaces at home???

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    #26

    Children

    Sign about aggressive pelicans, highlighted by a red circle, warning against feeding them.

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    Pedantic Panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    They spelt politicians wrong.

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    #27

    I Stole This From Instagram

    Woman talking to a person with a mushroom head, highlighted by a red circle, illustrating an obvious visual pun.

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    LizzieBoredom
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    I bet shiitake a lot.

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    #28

    Pineapple Pizza Good Or Bad?

    Pizza order without pineapple, red circle highlighting a handwritten note refusing to add it, found in an online group.

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    porgsarecool
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    pineapple is good on pizza

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    #29

    😂

    Among Us meme with red circle highlighting the word "air" to emphasize the obvious.

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    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Ok I love this one

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    #30

    Wow This Red Circle Really Made My Xbox Useless

    Red circle highlighting an illuminated green power button, symbolizing an obvious detail not to miss.

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    Dizavid
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    No, you do not go posting this f*****g pic without a thousand trigger warnings 😭

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    #31

    Thank God It's There, I Was Struggling To See It

    Thank God It's There, I Was Struggling To See It

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    Thegoodboi
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago

    I can't wait to be able to do this, just once to unlock the achievement

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    #32

    Kind Of Obvious

    Kind Of Obvious

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    The Person
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    what is a 'fleshlight'

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    #33

    Thanks, Because I Didn't Know Where The Soda Came Out

    Thanks, Because I Didn't Know Where The Soda Came Out

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    Apatheist Account2
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    That doesn't count.

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    #34

    Nice

    Nice

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    fair_weather_rose
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I also like the one next to it. "I'm gonna stand outside. If anyone asks, I'm outstanding."

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    #35

    I Can See The Red Dot Just Fine, Target 🙄

    I Can See The Red Dot Just Fine, Target 🙄

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    Tracy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Me just realizing Targets logo is an "evil eye" just in red...wth?

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    #36

    Thanks Astronomers, I Wouldn't Notice The Black Hole Otherwise

    Thanks Astronomers, I Wouldn't Notice The Black Hole Otherwise

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    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago

    Well you won’t recognise it unless it’s eating something at the moment or if you can see the stars warped behind it. Blackholes warp spacetime so much that you can see the all the sides of a blackhole at once if you look at it from any point. It can also warp time so the closer you go to a blackhole, the slower you appear to be moving to an observer even though time is passing normally for you. Just before you pass the Event Horizon (the point of no return), you will appear to freeze in time and appear to become redder and redder (because the light is fighting the force of gravity from the blackhole so it shifts to a longer wavelenght that is red light) before fading away after a very long period of time.

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