We would all like to think we are smarter than we look. But the truth is, not everyone scores high on the IQ curve! There’s nothing wrong with being a little brainless in private, but when you share it with the rest of the world — that’s when things can get hilariously uncomfortable. Ready to feel better about your own mental abilities? Read on for some cringe-inducing laughs!
Water Will Always Be Wet
When it rains, it pours. That’s what they say, anyway. The best strategy to stay dry is certainly just to stay indoors, but when that isn’t possible, there are ways to survive the drops. You could wear a raincoat, or, you could wear just what you’re wearing now, and carry an umbrella. This fellow doesn’t agree, though. He thinks this behavior should stop at age 18, for some unknown reason to us.His logic here is wildly dumb. A confused tweeter replies, and we agree with his rhetorical question. Are we just supposed to be waterproof, as adults?
Who Needs Chairs Anyway
Living in the city means you may be giving up a car. Americans love to cruise, but urban environments don’t allow for parking, and the traffic is horrible. That’s where the subway comes in: You can zoom around underground and avoid all of that. Usually, there are benches available during the wait, though. Here in NYC, a rider noticed that they all suddenly disappeared one day. Where did they go?It seems the city took them away to stop the homeless from sleeping on them. Now, the homeless have nowhere to sleep, and the tired and weary have no place to sit. How awful!
Not so Incognito
Today, there are cameras everywhere. Alexa listens to us at all times, and our smartphones even track when we are most likely to use the toilet. That’s pretty unnerving if you think about it. People have privacy concerns, and it’s not clear how to solve the problem, since the last thing we want in the world is to part with our gadgets. This person decided to take a stand against facial recognition—what is the government uses it, too? The correction was quick: Ever heard of drivers’ licenses? Turn out, the government has had your face for quite a while. If you’ve got a passport, same problem. Sorry, folks!
They Must Be on to Something
tIt’s nerdy, but we will admit it: Many of us like to play Scrabble or Words With Friends. Others like old-school crossword puzzles. With all this practice rearranging letters, it’s no surprise that someone decided to do that here. This Twitter user wanted to tell the world they discovered a sinister double meaning after doing exactly that. They thought they word-played their way into exposing the dark truth behind the Delta and Omicron Covid variants. But were they right? Another observer tried the same trick. This time, though, they came up with ‘erotic almond’ using the same letters. That one makes more sense, if you ask us!
Fourth Time’s the Charm
When you miss a period, you know what that might mean if you’ve been busy. The logical move is to go out and buy a few pregnancy tests. It’s a good idea to take a few because you avoid relying on a false positive. If the first, second, third, and fourth tests all say yes, you probably have the real answer. Here, one woman did this. But she didn’t understand the concept, did she? With four positives, she concluded that she was having four different babies. But of course, she doesn’t need to worry about that. She might have to worry about her IQ, though!
At Least He Has a Plan
When your kid gets sick, nothing will stand in your way to get him the very best care out there. For some Americans, insurance doesn’t cover everything they need. This dad pledges that he will hijack a plane to Italy to get the right doctors. In case the government ever tries to tell him he can’t do that, he’s armed and ready to use his weapons. But one Twitter user was having none of it. It seems that they noticed a contradiction here. Although this dad likely opposes the system in Italy, he wants to use it when he needs it. Does that make any sense?
If Only
In this day and age, we see all kinds of families. We see the traditional nuclear family of a mom, dad, and kids. We also see divorces, step families, and single moms and dads. It can get complicated at times. But the one thing that remains simple is your choice as a woman in who the father will be. This gal seems to have missed that key point somewhere along the way. One disturbed tweeter points out the stupidity in a delicate way. He doesn’t want to hurt her feelings, but someone needs to tell her the truth.
That’s One Theory
Back in the day, there seemed to have been a rise in autism diagnoses, and people really freaked out. Why were kids suddenly getting this diagnosis? Actress Jenny McCarthy led the way claiming that vaccines caused the condition in children, and parents got scared. That particular idea was all based on a fake paper from decades ago, but the rumor wouldn’t go away. These days, most people understand that was wrong all along, but not everyone! Here, a student can’t seem to find a paper supporting the theory in the university library. Why might that be? As one observer points out, maybe it’s because there aren’t any!
What Is This Novel Invention
The radio is kind of old news, at this point. Who even has a classic antenna box sitting around the house? It’s all about satellite and internet, these days, and that’s probably not going to change. Technology has moved on, but it doesn’t mean we actually forgot the devices of the recent past. We see them in movies and TV reruns all the time. You do know about FM radio, right? This gal doesn’t, and we are concerned. She wonders what it would be like if everyone was listening to the same song at the same time. That’s not a new idea, dear!
How on Earth Did He Get Those Scholarships
College is a major expense for young Americans. Due to tuition prices these days, few are able to pay the price upfront. Millions take out long-term loans, and some are sent bills until retirement. Here, we see a girl sharing that her boyfriend turned down several scholarships just to spend more time where she lives. As we all know, most relationships end in an inevitable, fiery train wreck. Was this a good decision? Sadly, the internet didn’t approve. This social media user says exactly what he thinks about it, in no uncertain terms. Her boyfriend is dumb, full stop!
When Avocados Attack
If you can say that a vegetable is trendy, avocados might make the cut. Guacamole has been a hit for a while, and avocado toast is all the rage. People seem to never get enough of this yummy produce. We would love it if we had them randomly appear, every single day. This special Facebook user shares that his friend claimed this was going on for some time. But was this the case? No, it was not. That’s not just how thing work, in our world. As it turned out, he just had a tree in his yard. That’s the obvious source, yet he never checked!
A Different View
When you meet an enterprising youngster, it’s pretty inspiring. We all see kids with their lemonade stands or newspaper routes, and we usually cheer them on. But here, CNN decided to cover a labor violation positively, for some reason. One 8-year old boy made keychains and sold them for five bucks each. With the profits from this venture, he paid off all his classmates’ lunch bills. In total, he eliminated $4,015. Incredible, right? One Twitter user asks: Why is a child doing months of manual labor at all? It seems some other solution would have been more appropriate. What’s with the adult stupidity?
Libraries Are Literally Everywhere
Think there’s nowhere to get free books near you? Wrong! According to the U.S. Department of Education: “In 2015–16, about 82,300 public schools, or 91 percent of all public schools, had a library or media center. Some 95 percent of elementary schools and 82 percent of secondary schools had a library or media center…In 2017, there were 9,045 public libraries in the United States with a total of 715 million books and serial volumes.” That’s a lot of options, statistically. Why does this lady have no idea that she can go inside any one of them? We recommend visiting one, immediately.
Not Today Satan
These days, people rarely agree on anything. Whether it’s debt, war, or social spending, it’s easy to find different opinions at every family dinner table. And frankly, it can get ugly! Here, we see an example of a common argument. One side wants to cut spending and blames the situation on the devil himself. The other side says that the offer for free things sounds pretty good, even if it comes from Satan. We didn’t know Satan was so generous, but honestly, we’ll take whatever this guy says he’s offering!
Someone’s Choosey
It’s hard to find one view on the issue of vaccines at this point in time. Some people want to get as many of them as possible, while others swear they’re the root of all evil. Here, we see that dichotomy in a Facebook thread. The top user says they never want to get injected, while the bottom user has a quick reply, exposing the top user’s syringe-related hypocrisy. When you put it like that, it’s hard for us to understand their thought process. How can that illegal stuff be safer, in any universe?
Too Close for Comfort
The fact is, some people are a bit more touchy-feely than others. There are parents out there who rarely hug their kids, and that seems cold. There are other parents who kiss their kids on the lips, and most people find that odd and creepy. On the internet, there was a sudden debate about this picture of President Joe Biden and his son. Why is Joe smooching Hunter like that? On the top, we see a Twitter user questioning the closeness. It just doesn’t seem normal to him. But Jeff Tiedrich is here to offer some solid parenting advice. Thanks, Jeff!
All Mixed up
The American Civil War was a long time ago. Don’t we all need a refresher? Back in the days of slavery, there was a huge dispute over the practice. Citizens just couldn’t agree if it was appropriate. Many thought it was downright evil, and this resulted in the split of the nation. One half became the Confederate States of America, and one stayed the USA. They claimed to be different countries, with different flags. Here, a Twitter user points out how silly it is to tell other people to go to a different country while holding this vintage flag. Honestly, they have a point!
Bad Astronomy
The universe is a big place, maybe too big for us to grasp. We know that there are planets besides ours out there, but what exactly does it all mean when we get down to the basics? According to NASA, a planet is “a natural object in space that is massive enough for gravity to make it approximately spherical.” Do you believe them? Looks like this Twitter user does not. Not only do they seem to think that our big blue ball is flat, but they think the moon may be flat too. That resulted in a battle of bad grammar that’s almost painful to watch!
Can’t Prove a Negative
We all hate it when our packages get lost in the mail. It’s never clear where all those lost boxes go, but it’s safe to say that a refund is warranted when it happens. Here, a customer tried to get one by texting the sender, but the reply was a little strange. Could he please send evidence he didn’t revive the product? That’s all that’s needed, nothing too complicated.The reply certainly exposed the stupidity. If you don’t have something, how can you show you don’t have it? Empty hands, that’s the only way!
Americans Can’t Math
Besides the BigMac, the quarter pounder is one of the most picks at Mickey D’s. Decades ago, competitor A&W wanted to outdo them, and they introduced the third-pounder. For some reason, it didn’t work, which befuddled marketers. What was the problem? Well, after a careful survey, they discovered that many Americans thought that their sandwich was smaller because it included the number three instead of four. That was an error! 1/3 is bigger than 1/4, which is middle school math. Here, the problem continues on modern Twitter. One user thinks that the fraction is bigger than it is, and the silliest argument in the world ensues.
Alaska Is Included
The 50th state in the union is Alaska, a giant landmass near Canada. It was sold to us by Russia, and we’re not giving it back. Looking into the history, it was a pretty good deal for America: Russia thought it was useless and sold it for just $7.2 million in 1867. That was before the gold and oil were uncovered, to be sure. They must be kicking themselves, to this day! Here, a tweeter seems unaware of all of this history, to a shocking degree. They think Alaska is separate from The United States of America. How did they ever get this stupid idea?
Definitely Debunked
The issue of wearing masks has divided societies over the past few years. Furthermore, do cheap masks offer the same protection as cloth masks or medical grade varieties? The debate rages on, to be sure. Some of that occurs on Twitter, and here is one of the greatest hits. Look at this wacky theory: A user named Neil thinks that nature never intended for us to wear them. What’s his reasoning? He explains they don’t grow naturally from our bodies. Someone quickly debates him and points out that our shoes don’t grow from our bodies, either. Didn’t think of that, huh Neil?
