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The internet can be a great place to look for information or share your knowledge with others. That’s why there is an abundance of Q&A-based communities and websites, one of which is Quora.
Founded back in 2009 (and made public a year later), Quora now reportedly boasts more than 400 million monthly active users. So it’s no surprise that with a number of users this huge, there is a large number of topics that are covered by them, too. Some, though, are more bizarre than others.
On the list below we have gathered some of the most puzzling questions that were found on the website and later shared on communities such as r/InsanePeopleQuora and r/quora, so if you’re curious to see what gems Quora holds, continue scrolling to find them. Ranging from funny to confusing, and beyond, they show that there might be such a thing as a stupid question after all.
Below you will find not only the questions but Bored Panda’s interview with Professor of Communication at USC Annenberg School For Communication and Journalism, Dr. Dmitri Williams, too, who was kind enough to share his thoughts on Q&A websites.
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#2
What Is It With Parents And Their 14 Yr Olds Stuffed Animals
Rachel Reynolds 10 months ago
I'm 44 and still sleep with stuffed animals. When my hubby is out of town
#3
Just The Arrogance
In their own words, Quora’s mission is “to share and grow the world’s knowledge,” much of which nowadays remains in people’s heads rather than written down somewhere. “We want to connect the people who have knowledge to the people who need it, to bring together people with different perspectives so they can understand each other better, and to empower everyone to share their knowledge for the benefit of the rest of the world,” they wrote in their mission statement.
Providing a space for people to ask all sorts of questions and for others to share their knowledge, the Q&A (question and answer) website has likely led to many people learning something new. However, as this list clearly shows, some questions might be difficult to answer even for the most educated of people out there.
#4
Yikes
Talking about what makes all sorts of Q&A websites and forums so popular online nowadays, Professor of Communication at USC Annenberg School For Communication and Journalism, Dr. Dmitri Williams noted that it might be related to a simple concept called ‘social proof,’ which means that we look at what others are doing to see if we’re doing the right thing.
“Everyone wants to fit in, be accepted, and feel good about themselves. This is doubly true online, where you can’t always get the same cues you can in person,” he told Bored Panda. “Research finds that people take online cues strongly when the space is more anonymous. Q&A websites are a little bit like that—what is everyone else thinking? They can also seem like more fair sources of info since we know that companies will essentially tell us anything to get us to spend money.”
#6
Uhhh.. Don't?
#7
She Should Be Proud And Supportive
#8
Umm... What? She Wants To Call The Cops On The Person Minding His Own Business In His Own House
According to a Pew Research Center survey from last year, the majority (58%) of people nowadays prefer getting their information using their devices (leaving television [32%], radio [6%], and print publications [4%] behind).
Delving deeper into what exactly they use their devices for when looking for information, the survey found that, as of last year, roughly three in ten people were checking news websites and apps, nearly a fourth were focusing on searching engines, exactly a fourth used social media, while 6% relied on podcasts.
#9
This Is Incredibly Disgusting, And Also Child Abuse
#10
Nice
With so many people turning to their devices and the internet for information, it’s important to keep in mind that far from everything we find online is actually true. So it might be a good idea to remain critical, especially when looking up things on social media or Q&A websites, where the information is rarely shared with proof accompanying the statements made.
#12
Not Today Honey
Your Local Raccoon 10 months ago
In a way, this is kinda sad. It's not just that this person is exhibiting bad parenting behavior, but that the U.S. healthcare system is so greedy that people try to avoid the hospital at all costs. One of my friends dislocated her ankle and had to fix it herself JUST to avoid paying a lot of money for a hospital visit.
#13
Maybe School Wasn’t A Big Priority For Them?
#14
"Water Privileges"
Talking about the positives and negatives of Q&A websites and similar sources, Dr. Williams noted that, on the positive side, there’s access to unbiased experts who have knowledge and experience, as well as the ‘wisdom of the crowds’ when lots of people act one way.
“On the negative side, there are people who are full of garbage but seem like experts, bots spouting content that isn’t even real, and the perils of groupthink, in which people follow very dumb crowds to dumb conclusions. Ivermectin isn’t going to cure your Covid,” he said.
#15
Sweet Revenge
#16
Perfect Relationship Doesn't Exist
#17
A Karen Probably Wrote This
“Critical thinking is incredibly important, especially in a world where so much content is being generated by AI,” Dr. Williams continued. “We have to ask, is this a credible source? Do they have irrefutable, verifiable facts on their side? We should be asking if we’re simply getting what we want, or what’s correct.
“Remember, online systems are designed to keep us interested and scrolling, not better informed, kinder, and with a great sense of perspective. If the content you’re looking at is free, you’re probably the product.”
#18
Yeah! You Should Totally Go On The Date And Get This 27 Year Old Man In Potential Danger With The Law!
Say No to Downvoting 10 months ago
An old “aquaintance” of my family had this happen - 50-something man went on a date and slept with a woman who told him she was 18, but was actually 17. He had a stay in prison.
#19
She Should Be Okay With It
Feathered Dinosaur 10 months ago (edited)
Depending on how horrible a mother she was when they grew up... ok, just kidding, of course you shouldn't even if they deserve it
#20
Is This Insecurity?
#21
Sue Him For Building His House Next To You Too, He Had No Right To Do So!!!!!!
SheamusFanFrom1987 10 months ago
Who do you talk to? Most likely the police for trespassing and maybe a psychiatrist for even having the notion of trying to sue -_-
#22
Just Casual Racism Of Quora
#23
Seems Like A Pretty Good Reason
#24
Knock Knock
#25
I’m Surprised He’s Had No Success
#26
Autism Is Now Transmissible
#27
Why Do People Like This Exist?
#28
I Wanna See The Replies That She Got Tbh
#29
E L I M I N A T E T H E C H I L D
Your Local Raccoon 10 months ago
Poor girl :( I hope she gets the help she needs. Support pregnant teens, not teen pregnancy
#30
Help Me
#31
Just Wow
#32
Uuummmm... What?
Tucker Cahooter 10 months ago (edited)
I wonder if the mother will also include the hospital costs incurred when she gave birth to OP too
#33
Love The Racism
#34
Typical Karen
#35
Don't Forget The Padded Bra, Champ!
#36
Really Dude
Sky Render 10 months ago
Head out to the nearest evergreen forest, find the biggest pinecone you can, and shove it right up your B hole.
#37
No, You Can't Sue 13 Year Old Kids For Calling You A Karen. Good Luck Finding A Lawyer That Won't Laugh You Out Of Their Office When You Explain Your Situation To Them Xd
#38
Oof Ow My Privacy
#39
Oh No, Not His Real Age!
#40
Psycho Parent
#41
Mas*****tion = Bodily A**se
#42
I Just Really Hope This Man Is A Writer
#43
My Brain Just Hemorrhaged. Ohhhh, Honey--Where To Start With This
#44
I Don't Know. Maybe Not
#45
Okay, Yes But Who's Bra?
#46
Is It Too Bad For A 4 Years Old?
#47
Yeah Autistic People Everywhere Hate You
Undercover 10 months ago
I hope the toilet gets clogged and you have to pay a ton of money to get it fixed
#48
Jesus Christ
#49
This Person Seems To Be Genuinely Asking, Somehow
#50
Wtf
Lyoness 10 months ago
First of all, yes, that's illegal (it's called slander). Second, if this were real and being asked to report a real pregnancy, I believe it depends on the age and region. Where I live there's what's called Mandatory Reporting for things like SA, abuse and underage sex, but over the age of 16 people are considered old enough to decide who to tell what. Teachers, doctors etc can't be forced to share other people's information and can be sued if they do so without permission. (I had to look that 2nd bit up and thought it was cool enough to share.)
#51
Did The Kid Poop On The President Or Something?
Roni Stone 10 months ago
If they pooped on the current president they should get the Medal of Freedom.
#52
Luckily The Replies Are Telling Them To Respect Her Daughters Choice
#53
How Do I Force My Son To Risk His Life For Something He Doesn’t Want To Do?
#54
The Horror
Feathered Dinosaur 10 months ago
You can make her stop. In fact you would make her stop talking to you all together
#55
Entitled Mom Is Mad Her Son Is Racist
#56
Girly Pop- You Might As Well Just Take Her Will To Live- Oh Wait It’s Already Gone Out The Window
Tucker Cahooter 10 months ago
I shudder to think what would have happened if the girl had got a 'D' rather than a 'B'. Probably would have been dumped in a forest and left to fend for herself
#57
Insane
Luke Branwen 10 months ago
But I'm sure it suddenly becomes "OUR house" when it comes to chores and other unpleasant things
#58
Uh Yes It’s Immoral
Roni Stone 10 months ago
Somebody's been reading just a bit too much brain-in-a-vat-red-pill-blue-pill-thought-experiment philosophy, haven't they?
#59
Does This Mean It’s Over?
#60
Making Kids Gay
Feathered Dinosaur 10 months ago (edited)
I doubt any pediatrician would say such a thing. Toxic masculinity is rearing it's ugly head again. Like when I told my father to take a bath with the baby (girl) because she couldn't sit in the big bathtub by herself yet and it was better if someone was in there with her. And he put on swimming trunks so nobody would think he's a pedo *sigh*
#61
Karen Alert
#62
This Kids Life Sounds Horrible
#63
How Dare He Love His Daughter?!?!?
Feathered Dinosaur 10 months ago
Everyone knows showing affection to little ones is going to turn them into needy, dependent grown-ups who still live in your basement at 30 /s
#64
Beards
Boop the Snoot. Pound the Paw. 10 months ago
This is every boy-mom's dream. I have an 18 YO and a 16 YO son. The reverse iterations of their hair and facial hair experiments are the things nightmare are made of. The good news is that I've got lots of good pics of their "blunder years." Yikes.
#65
The Heck Are You Doing?
#66
Shallow As A Puddle, Some Might Say
#67
Yes! Just Chant "Abra Kadabra" And Lo And Behold!
#68
Should I Let My 22 Year Old Son Install A Lock On His Door? I Went Through His 18 Year Old Girlfriend’s Bag And Now He’s Saying He Doesn’t Trust Me When They Leave The House
#69
Just A Normal Day On Quora
#70
Boy. I Wonder Why He Stopped Cutting Their Hair
#71
Few Games Have Satanic Orgins
Luke Branwen 10 months ago
I remember how there was this "satanic panic" about DOOM and one of the creators was like "In this game, you massacre the demons from Hell with a chainsaw... seems pretty anti-satanic to me."
#72
That’s Not Nice
#73
How To Be Stealthy
#74
No, We Eat Them. A Touch Of Lamb Sauce, Delicious!
#75
Exploding Packages
#76
What The Stuff?
Simon Chen 10 months ago
As long as the stuffed animals do not complain, consider it as consensual
#77
There’s No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
Tucker Cahooter 10 months ago
Did you sign a contract when you came out of the womb? If not, you should be alright
#78
How Dare They!
#79
Hmm, Tough One
#80
A Practical Solution
#81
I’m Reviving This Sub Because Quora Asked This Sh*t
#82
Obviously Rage Bait But Idc
#83
Hmm
Lyoness 10 months ago
I may be unpopular with this opinion but I agree with OP. The teacher should not have burdened those kids with her abuse, and asking for advice was beyond inappropriate. It doesn't matter how old the kids are, it's wrong to discuss it with students. Yes, what she's going through is horrific but the teacher can go to a doctor, a therapist, her family, the police, she has tons of options, but her students shouldn't be one of them.
#84
I'm So Dumbfounded I Can't Even Think If A Good Title
Feathered Dinosaur 10 months ago
My childhood friend was born to a 16-year-old mother and since she was a little girl she was set on having her first baby at 16 also. And then she really did. Can't say I wasn't judging
#85
Well That's Interesting
Feathered Dinosaur 10 months ago
If you're the only one who has ever seen/heard him you should get checked for schizophrenia
#86
It's All Part Of Putin's Plan, My Friend
#87
Is It True Women Are Perfect And Never Do Anything Wrong?
#88
Yes
Tucker Cahooter 10 months ago
Well if you can't believe your older brother, who can you believe?
#90
Delete Your Account
#91
Watch His Weight
#92
Quora Writers
#93
Just Throw The Whole Damn Earth Away And Start Over
#94
???
Cyber Returns 10 months ago
Start saying things like "Oh yes! Harder! This is really making me horny!" You will find the spankings will suddenly stop
#95
Parents Like This Exist?
char 10 months ago
i'm 17 and my parents don't let me have my laptop in my room :DD they also found out recently that I was thinking of moving in w my partner in college and they took away all my new clothes and my voice lessons and my phone. they gave those things back though. they're mormon. they force me to go to weekly meetings and activities for a church I don't believe in. stoked to be getting away soon.
#96
This Is Animal Abuse
#97
Sorry If This Is Too Common Guys
#98
Yes, Yes It Can
#99
Dave Ramsey Has Entered The Chat
#100
How To Hold A Pigeon
#101
This Is America
#103
Oh My God Karen, You Can't Just Ask People Why They're White
T'Mar of Vulcan 10 months ago
Shockingly, due to the Dutch and British colonizing southern Africa, there are millions of white people there. But please keep Elon. We don't want him back.
#104
What In The Hell?
Velvl-Kai Ryder 10 months ago
Apparently if men get a positive test it means they have testicular cancer or something...
#106
Uhh
#107
At First I Thought Satire, Then I Remembered That Some People Are Just A-Holes
#108
I Suppose It Is Bulking Season Soon
#109
Wait, What?
#110
Next Big Youtuber Is On His Way To Success
#111
Hmmmm... Something Ain’t Right Here
#112
A Bit Too Young
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Undercover 10 months ago
This article is filled with ragebait, but entertaining nevertheless 😁👍
KYLE 10 months ago (edited)
I don't even need to go through all 113 to know easily, for 100% certain, 75% of them are troll questions.
Freddy M. (He/Him) 10 months ago
Honestly, even if the least bad 25% are real it's still pretty crazy
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All profits to charity 10 months ago
So glad I didn’t have to visit the bowels of the internet to read this content. It’s all right here!
detective miller's hat 10 months ago
Quora is ridiculous. I refuse to believe that the majority of the questions being asked a real because if they are, the human race is far beyond saving.
The Darkest Timeline 10 months ago
Quora is overrun with bots and trolls but, sadly, some of these are real. Even worse, lots of these people vote.
Uncle Schmickle 10 months ago
Some good laughs here. Silly and outrageous questions or comments deserve the same in reply. Quite good fun thinking up suitable replies. I had an enjoyable time here.
ADDchallengedINFP-T 10 months ago
These are not real. There is no way that there are insane, uneducated or mentally challenged people around the world.
Svenne O'Lotta 10 months ago
I'm mostly entertained by the commenters who can't tell when they're being trolled
Mary Finn 10 months ago
Quora has a major issue with fake questions. I am a Quora contributor who answers real questions about real issues involving the basics of banking and finance. I do not misrepresent myself or the level of knowledge I have, answer only very basic questions and do not lie, but because of these fabulists, the platform is being ruined.
ElfVibratorGlitter 10 months ago
I mean...I once was so baked I googled "when did dragons live?" I meant dinosaurs, but...some of these are so extra.
Array Index Out of Bounds 10 months ago
I’m surprised I didn’t see a post about all the stupid anti-atheist questions. These make up about 50% of all questions on Quora, and I’m sick of it.
Undercover 10 months ago
This article is filled with ragebait, but entertaining nevertheless 😁👍
KYLE 10 months ago (edited)
I don't even need to go through all 113 to know easily, for 100% certain, 75% of them are troll questions.
Freddy M. (He/Him) 10 months ago
Honestly, even if the least bad 25% are real it's still pretty crazy
Load More Replies... All profits to charity 10 months ago
So glad I didn’t have to visit the bowels of the internet to read this content. It’s all right here!
detective miller's hat 10 months ago
Quora is ridiculous. I refuse to believe that the majority of the questions being asked a real because if they are, the human race is far beyond saving.
The Darkest Timeline 10 months ago
Quora is overrun with bots and trolls but, sadly, some of these are real. Even worse, lots of these people vote.
Uncle Schmickle 10 months ago
Some good laughs here. Silly and outrageous questions or comments deserve the same in reply. Quite good fun thinking up suitable replies. I had an enjoyable time here.
ADDchallengedINFP-T 10 months ago
These are not real. There is no way that there are insane, uneducated or mentally challenged people around the world.
Svenne O'Lotta 10 months ago
I'm mostly entertained by the commenters who can't tell when they're being trolled
Mary Finn 10 months ago
Quora has a major issue with fake questions. I am a Quora contributor who answers real questions about real issues involving the basics of banking and finance. I do not misrepresent myself or the level of knowledge I have, answer only very basic questions and do not lie, but because of these fabulists, the platform is being ruined.
ElfVibratorGlitter 10 months ago
I mean...I once was so baked I googled "when did dragons live?" I meant dinosaurs, but...some of these are so extra.
Array Index Out of Bounds 10 months ago
I’m surprised I didn’t see a post about all the stupid anti-atheist questions. These make up about 50% of all questions on Quora, and I’m sick of it.
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