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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
Honestly, A Fair Response
Sally Moen 15 hours ago
Too bad the health insurance company's fire insurance claim got denied
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#2
Totally Game Changer
#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
She Got Played By Her Own Words
#5
Fooled Me Twice
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
Supporting The Local Economy
#8
Truly A Wait What Moment
#9
3rd R, Not Present 😂
Earthquake903 15 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.
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
Roses Are Red, Sloths Like To Rest,
#11
Job Well Done Adt
#12
Lil Torn
Ren Karlej 13 hours ago
Lil Dacryocystorhinostomy. So annoying that it takes 50 attempts to pronounce it and then sounds like a complete rap song in itself.
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
Magic Pizza
#14
Our What?
#15
Wait, What?
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
Dehydrated Water
#17
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 15 hours ago
Like the starting error: "Keyboard not found. Press F1 to continue."
#18
I'm Not Shure If This Is How It Works
#19
Not Sure AI Should Be Recommending These Things
#21
My Hotel Room Had Another Small Empty Room Inside It
#22
Saw This Car Magnet At The Store This Morning...🤔😵
#23
Bench Facing Towards A Tree
#24
Even Copilot Has Some Secrets Of Its Own
#25
They... Switched?
Ellinor she/they/elle 12 hours ago
...W*F ? Why isn't the second screen the result to both searchs ?
#27
Wait A Minute
Plentyofoomph 13 hours ago
I think it's meant to mean that you'll do.s**y stuff with people you dont find attractive
#28
Why Are There Peaches?
#30
I Thought They Outlawed That In The 1970's?
#31
Wait, What Are You Selling?
#32
A Puzzle My 4 Year Old Was Doing. Please Finish
#33
So Many... Flavors?
#34
I Guess Some People Really Hate Ron.... Poor Ron
#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?!"
#38
Gets Worse The More You Read!
#39
Dogs Can’t Eat Food?
#40
Guys I Think Something Is Wrong
#41
How Did That Happen
#42
Wait, Who Is Jerry And Why Did He Sign My Mushroom?
#43
Grandma Flavor?
#44
This Fits Into My Budget Perfectly
#45
What Is Even Going On In Wyoming
Savannah greenleaf 13 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.
#46
This Came Out My Knee
#48
Wtf Kind Of Product Description Is This?
#49
Who's On Who's Back
#51
I Was At My Kid's Soccer Game And Then
#52
Uh… What?
#53
Do People Really Struggle With This?
Zig Zag Wanderer 15 hours ago
Actually, yeah. Many people eat because they're actually thirsty. It's worth trying water first.
#54
Is Our Friend A Psychopath?
#55
Tax On Delivery Fee?
#56
This Was A Drake’s Crowd Surfing After The Leak
#57
Who Took That Left Pic?
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