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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!
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#1
Totally Game Changer
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#2
Honestly, A Fair Response
#3
Doctor Or CEO
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.
#4
Fooled Me Twice
#5
She Got Played By Her Own Words
#6
Truly A Wait What Moment
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.
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.
#7
Magic Pizza
#9
Roses Are Red, Sloths Like To Rest,
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
Dehydrated Water
#11
3rd R, Not Present 😂
Earthquake903 6 hours ago
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.
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:
- 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.
- Do something random for someone. Offer to wash the dishes, then clean out the fridge. The goal is to under-promise and over-deliver.
- 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.
#13
Supporting The Local Economy
#14
My Hotel Room Had Another Small Empty Room Inside It
#15
Lil Torn
Ren Karlej 4 hours ago
Lil Dacryocystorhinostomy. So annoying that it takes 50 attempts to pronounce it and then sounds like a complete rap song in itself.
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!
#16
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
Zig Zag Wanderer 6 hours ago
Like the starting error: "Keyboard not found. Press F1 to continue."
#17
Saw This Car Magnet At The Store This Morning...🤔😵
#18
I'm Not Shure If This Is How It Works
#19
Our What?
#20
Job Well Done Adt
#21
Not Sure AI Should Be Recommending These Things
#24
Wait, What?
#25
Wait A Minute
Plentyofoomph 4 hours ago
I think it's meant to mean that you'll do.s**y stuff with people you dont find attractive
#26
Bench Facing Towards A Tree
#27
They... Switched?
Ellinor she/they/elle 3 hours ago
...W*F ? Why isn't the second screen the result to both searchs ?
#28
Why Are There Peaches?
#29
Even Copilot Has Some Secrets Of Its Own
#30
A Puzzle My 4 Year Old Was Doing. Please Finish
#31
Who's On Who's Back
#32
So Many... Flavors?
#33
Grandma Flavor?
#35
Couldn’t Figure Out Why My Phone Was Out Of Storage. Turns Out X Takes Up A Lot Of Space
#36
This Promoted Reddit Post Made Me Literally Say, "Wait, What?!"
#37
Guys I Think Something Is Wrong
#38
I Thought They Outlawed That In The 1970's?
#40
Dogs Can’t Eat Food?
#41
How Did That Happen
#42
Is Our Friend A Psychopath?
#43
Wtf Kind Of Product Description Is This?
#46
Wait, Who Is Jerry And Why Did He Sign My Mushroom?
#47
Gets Worse The More You Read!
#48
What Is Even Going On In Wyoming
Savannah greenleaf 5 hours ago
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.
#50
This Came Out My Knee
#52
Uh… What?
#53
Do People Really Struggle With This?
Zig Zag Wanderer 6 hours ago
Actually, yeah. Many people eat because they're actually thirsty. It's worth trying water first.
#55
This Was A Drake’s Crowd Surfing After The Leak
#56
Tax On Delivery Fee?
#57
Who Took That Left Pic?
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