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Browsing online can take you to different emotional states. Some of the stuff you read may leave you in a state of utter annoyance, while others can overwhelm you with the warm fuzzies

But sometimes, you will encounter something that makes you do a double-take. It’s the kind of posts you will see when you scroll through the “Wait… What?!” subreddit. As for why you might get stopped in your tracks, go ahead and see for yourself. 

We collected some of the funniest posts from the page that stood out. Don’t forget to upvote your favorites!

#1

Doctor Or CEO

Screenshot of a tweet debating the wage gap, illustrating one of the unhinged images that caught people off-guard online.

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Earonn -
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1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've also found that I'm less qualified for promotions, do to my bad habit of having breasts.

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    #2

    Honestly, A Fair Response

    Screenshot of a viral tweet about a 2-year-old's electric wheelchair and a high school robotics team’s shocking response.

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    Earonn -
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they actually started doing that, things might improve.

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    #3

    Totally Game Changer

    Text image showing a motivational quote about running daily for 15 minutes, fitting the theme of unhinged images that caught people off-guard.

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    Vibrant Bead
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now this.. sounds like a routine I could get used to!!

    Ever wondered what exactly goes on in our brains when we encounter something that surprises us? In this case, it could be looking through these photos that made you go, “wait, what?” 

    According to Berkeley’s The Greater Good Science Center, there are four stages of surprise response: freeze, find, shift, and share.

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    #4

    She Got Played By Her Own Words

    Screenshot of a social media exchange showing unhinged replies that caught people off-guard, from 0 to 100 instantly.

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    #5

    Dehydrated Water

    Hand holding a can labeled dehydrated water with humorous text just add water and magical properties.

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    Pedantic Panda
    Community Member
    22 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    £28 on Amazon. Must be good, has 4.7 ⭐

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    #6

    Fooled Me Twice

    Beige hoodie with humorous text causing a double-take, showcasing unhinged images that catch people off-guard.

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    39 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha, I certainly DID read that incorrectly!

    As Greater Good explains, the freeze stage happens the moment we are stopped in our tracks for seeing or hearing something unexpected. The “Find” stage that follows is when we begin to decipher what’s going on and try to understand how it all happened. 

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    The Shift stage is when our perspectives begin to take shape and shift, typically in response to conflicting findings. The final stage, Share, is when we begin to share the feeling of surprise with others.

    #8

    Roses Are Red, Sloths Like To Rest,

    Newspaper article featuring a homeless man under house arrest, showcasing unhinged images that caught people off-guard.

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    #9

    3rd R, Not Present 😂

    Chat conversation showing AI clarifying spelling of strawberry, an unhinged interaction that caught people off-guard in unexpected images.

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    Earthquake903
    Community Member
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many people actually think this way. They can clearly see the 3rd R but, for whatever reason, they will deny it's existence. Just like the m****r of Renee Good. There are people who actually watch the videos and think they see justifiable hömicide.

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    Surprising events also make learning new information much easier. According to Psychology Today, unexpected events trigger a surge of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter and hormone partly responsible for the fight-or-flight response. 

    With the surge in norepinephrine comes increased focus and alertness, which ultimately promotes better learning.

    #10

    My Hotel Room Had Another Small Empty Room Inside It

    Small empty room with tiled floor and white walls in a dimly lit space, creating an unhinged and unexpected vibe.

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    Zig Zag Wanderer
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I heard you like rooms, so I booked you a room with a room!

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    #11

    Truly A Wait What Moment

    Voice actor Tara Strong recording realistic crying sounds for Dill Pickles on Rugrats, surprising producers during the session.

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    #12

    Magic Pizza

    Meme showing a shocked face with caption about family reaction after adding mushrooms to pizza, unhinged images humor.

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    Of course, no one wants ugly surprises. So if you want to invite more pleasant ones, here are some ways, as suggested by the Greater Good: 

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    1. Mix up your routines. Take the bus instead of driving to work or eat at a new restaurant. Unexpected changes may lead to new insights. 
    2. Do something random for someone. Offer to wash the dishes, then clean out the fridge. The goal is to under-promise and over-deliver. 
    3. Make a “struggle sandwich.” Simply put, take a big risk sandwiched between smaller risks that will likely go well. Doing so helps you connect risk-taking with something positive.
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    #13

    You Want Me To Do What Now?

    Text screenshot showing natural remedies for dark circles under eyes, highlighting cucumber slices, cold tea bags, vitamin E oil, and lemon juice.

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    #14

    Saw This Car Magnet At The Store This Morning...🤔😵

    Paw-shaped car magnet with text sleeps with dogs, part of unhinged images that caught people off-guard collection.

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    Sparky4
    Community Member
    1 hour ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My ex had a great dane. She had a sticker on her car that said, "I ♥️ my great dane." Someone put a sticker of a skrew over the heart! She was not happy. It was incredibly difficult not to laugh. edit for spelling

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    #15

    Wait What

    Definition of semibisexual with a confused animated character, illustrating unhinged images that caught people off-guard.

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    How about you, dear readers? Which of these images made you do the hardest double-takes? What about these photos caught your attention? We’d love to hear your insights in the comments below!

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    #17

    Bench Facing Towards A Tree

    Small white bench with missing seat slats between tall green trees in a grassy area, unhinged image caught off-guard.

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    Owen
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's the problem? That is a nice tree.

    #18

    Why Are There Peaches?

    Open can of pitted prunes showing unusually large yellow fruit inside, an unhinged image that caught people off-guard

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    Corwin 02
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it starts with a P so close enough I suppose

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    #19

    Not Sure AI Should Be Recommending These Things

    Google search results explaining opposite day as a made-up holiday with ideas for celebrating unhinged opposite day actions.

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    Earonn -
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice, but we already have Grok producing child po.rn, so this is like "you sweet summer child".

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    #20

    I'm Not Shure If This Is How It Works

    Hand shadow puppets showing bird, rabbit, snail, dog, moose, and a pneumatic forklift in an unhinged image series.

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    #21

    Supporting The Local Economy

    Tweet about a father meeting his daughter's hardworking teacher who has a second job, highlighting underpaid teachers in unhinged images.

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    #22

    Job Well Done Adt

    Calm cat relaxing under a Beware of Dog sign, creating an unhinged image that caught people off-guard.

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    #23

    They... Switched?

    Google search results on emotional overwhelm and domestic violence hotline for yelling in relationships, surprising unhinged images context

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    #24

    I Don't Have A Keyboard... Oh! I'm Gonna Open The On-Screen Keyboard! "Windows Key + Ctrl + O"... Wait... I Don't Have A Keyboard

    Screen showing instructions for using on-screen keyboard and accessibility options without a physical keyboard.

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    Zig Zag Wanderer
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like the starting error: "Keyboard not found. Press F1 to continue."

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    #25

    Ummm.. Thanks, I Will

    Close-up of a 30ml slip solution bottle labeled builder gel liquid with warning to keep out of children’s reach.

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    #27

    Grandma Flavor?

    McDonald's Grandma McFlurry dessert and Free Fries Friday promotion with QR code on a wooden background.

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    SheHulk
    Community Member
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like what Grandma coughs up.

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    #28

    Even Copilot Has Some Secrets Of Its Own

    Chat screen showing humorous AI response denying plans to conquer the world in unhinged images that caught people off-guard.

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    Owen
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just what it wants you to think.

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    #29

    Wait, What Are You Selling?

    Multiple close-up images of unhinged doll eyes and specialty eyes in storage drawers, catching people off-guard.

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    #30

    Wait, What?

    Illustration comparing natural hand posture holding a mouse to an unnatural one causing strain, highlighting poor ergonomics.

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    35 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol WHAT?!?! What has Saddam Hussein got to do with this haha!

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    #32

    Guys I Think Something Is Wrong

    Download screen showing data transfer progress with peak speed, total usage, and time remaining on a digital device.

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    #33

    I Guess Some People Really Hate Ron.... Poor Ron

    Harry Potter Ron Weasley Funko Pop vinyl figure with security sticker inside clear box packaging.

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    #34

    A Puzzle My 4 Year Old Was Doing. Please Finish

    Maze puzzle with pirate ship, key, and treasure chest, showing a green path solution in unhinged images collection.

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    #36

    This Promoted Reddit Post Made Me Literally Say, "Wait, What?!"

    Fried chicken flavored toothpaste with crispy fried chicken pieces, a surprising image from unhinged images that caught people off-guard.

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    #37

    Gets Worse The More You Read!

    Text post describing a complicated relationship situation that caught people off-guard with unexpected details.

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    #38

    Couldn’t Figure Out Why My Phone Was Out Of Storage. Turns Out X Takes Up A Lot Of Space

    Storage usage comparison showing X app using 9.52GB, Discord 2.01GB, WhatsApp 1.31GB in unhinged images surprise context.

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    Earthquake903
    Community Member
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, X is the problem, XXX

    #39

    Literally A Casino Ad In My Fortune Cookie, I'm Done

    Fortune cookie message on a plate with spilled sauce and chopsticks, showing an unhinged moment caught off guard.

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    #40

    I Thought They Outlawed That In The 1970's?

    Painter working on window frame of a brick building exterior in a surprising and unhinged home renovation moment

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    #41

    Wait, Who Is Jerry And Why Did He Sign My Mushroom?

    Close-up of a mushroom with an unusual dark pattern resembling a face, part of unhinged images that caught people off-guard.

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    Ge Po
    Community Member
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it said 'Jamy'

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    #42

    Uh… What?

    Wikipedia page showing the reality television series Mama June from Not to Hot with highlighted text about television history.

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    #43

    'your' Makes It Less Weird

    Colorful graffiti on a wall with a nostalgic message, capturing unhinged images that caught people off-guard.

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    #44

    Is Our Friend A Psychopath?

    Partially eaten cheesecake with uneven slices and a spatula on a star-patterned tablecloth, unhinged images caught off-guard.

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    #45

    Wtf Kind Of Product Description Is This?

    Screenshot of Always Ultra Thin Regular Absorbency unscented feminine pads product listing with price and ratings details.

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    31 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did they really use the word 'gush'?

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    #46

    Who Took That Left Pic?

    Comparison image showing cityscapes of Pyongyang, North Korea and Des Moines, Iowa with colorful target patterns.

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    Earthquake903
    Community Member
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What am I missing...

    #48

    I Was At My Kid's Soccer Game And Then

    Man in blue hoodie and black shorts holding a baseball glove on a sunny field with kids playing in the background unhinged image

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    #49

    Tax On Delivery Fee?

    Domino’s app drink selection with Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and Fanta featuring unhinged price discount reaction.

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    #50

    Do People Really Struggle With This?

    Woman drinking water outdoors with backpack, illustrating tips to differentiate hunger vs thirst for wellness and fitness guidance.

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    Zig Zag Wanderer
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, yeah. Many people eat because they're actually thirsty. It's worth trying water first.

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    #51

    This Was A Drake’s Crowd Surfing After The Leak

    Screenshot of unhinged online comments catching people off-guard, showcasing unexpected reactions and surprising exchanges.

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    #53

    How Did That Happen

    Screenshot of a yellow sports car on the road with a comment thread discussing cars that people dislike.

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    32 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you get your brother back? I hope he got a Mr. Whippy!

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    #54

    This Fits Into My Budget Perfectly

    Easter basket filled with plush toys, colorful eggs, and experiment kits in a bright promotional layout.

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    #55

    What Is Even Going On In Wyoming

    Screenshot of article about Wyoming bill allowing alcohol consumption while throwing axes and roping chickens, surprising and unhinged news.

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    Savannah greenleaf
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    4 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not see myself attempting to rope a chicken unless heavily intoxicated. It would probably be bad for business if this activity was in any location that did not serve alcohol.

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    #57

    This Came Out My Knee

    Close-up of a fingertip holding a tiny coiled hair loop in an unhinged moment that caught people off-guard.

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    32 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that's an in-grown hair, that would have been soooo satisfying to pull out!

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