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You would think in the age of the Internet of Things, that people would constantly want to be learning new things and communicating those to their friends. Unfortunately, not everything that is posted online is true, to say the least. For some people, deciphering what is real and what isn't has been tough, and it has led to some pretty clueless thoughts which they could not help but share. Keep scrolling for the funniest examples!
Understanding Brands Is Kind Of Important When It Comes To Video Games
Gone are the days of needing to pop in a CD or video game cartridge. All gamers know that video gaming services like Playstation, Nintendo, and X-Box have Wi-Fi-enabled downloads for games. This has made gaming easier than ever, but you do still need to understand which video game makers work with what platforms to avoid buying credit for a platform that doesn't actually have the game you want.
Just look at Nintendo, it has a ton of games like Mario Kart that are made specifically for it. If this gamer had realized that they needed a Nintendo credit card and not an EA card they would have been a lot less disappointed.
Not All White Powder Has The Same Chemical Composition
Teenagers like to go wild, and one of the ways they enjoy rebelling against their parents is by trying out illicit substances. One pack of teens in Missouri thought they had found the motherload of a certain white powdery substance to try out. It looked how they thought it should. Or at least, probably what a few too many episodes of Netflix's 'Narcos' had told them it should look like.
They probably got a few rude awakenings after snorting a bit of this stuff, only to find out that they had ingested a few grams of their cremated grandfather.
Not All Reptiles Are The Same And Some Can't Swim
We all appreciate a helping hand, but not if we haven't asked for it. This guy saw what he thought was a turtle going for a leisurely stroll on some grass and decided to try and help the little guy out. A quick internet search later though, and he would have realized that this 'turtle' wasn't a turtle at all. Tortoises do bear a striking resemblance to turtles but there is one major difference.
Tortoises do not swim and reside on land, rather than in water. This poor tortoise found himself being thrown into an inhospitable environment.
Is This Breaking News From France Or The Netherlands?
With over 190 countries on planet Earth, it can be hard to know what each and every one of their flags looks like. Mistakes can be made when texting, but when it comes to talking about the news of the world, you would think that a major broadcaster would be able to get the flags right. Apparently, this broadcaster didn't know the difference between the French and Dutch flags though.
The trick to telling the difference between these flags is in the stripes. Vertical stripes are for France, and horizontal is for the Netherlands.
If The Internet Says It's True It Must Be Right?
Photoshop is a glorious tool, but while it can be used for good, like getting rid of blemishes, it can also be used for bad. Just take a look at these two satellite images of the Earth next to each other, and the comment thread below. On the left side, we have a satellite image of the Earth which looks pretty standard. On the right, we have what is supposedly the Earth dying.
The right-side image is totally fake though! Someone just stuck a dried-out-looking United States on a blown-up satellite image of the Moon.
Someone Needs To Explain The Concept Of Sheep Shearing Here
Woolen clothes like sweaters and hats are some of the warmest on the planet, and it takes a lot of skill to knit these items. Wool itself comes from sheep, and if you have ever watched the process of sheep being sheared then you know it is a quick process. A pair of shaving shears are used, and those heavy wool coats are quickly removed and then cleaned for selling.
Sheep are not harmed during the process, and they certainly don't pass away from it the way this advertisement would have you believe.
Just Add Milk To A Cereal Bar For A Bowl Of The Good Stuff
Growing up, there were all sorts of things you could just add water to and watch them grow, from dinosaurs to washcloths. Some people, still remember those days fondly, and this guy must be one of them. Somehow there was a disconnect, and he thought that if you add some milk to a cereal bar that it will grow and break apart into a regular bowl of cereal.
It must have been pretty embarrassing to realize the whole point of a cereal bar is that you don't need to add milk. You just grab it and eat it.
Going Out To The Bar Can Lead To Some Tricky Situations
Everyone deserves a night out with their friends, but sometimes things can get out of hand fast. As soon as that happens some quick excuses are needed, like when you decide to cheat on your significant other. Somehow, this guy managed to sweet talk his girlfriend into believing that these 'injuries' were from being beaten up. Maybe he was beaten up, but it definitely wasn't in a bar fight but in someone else's bed.
Hopefully, the internet helped this clueless girlfriend get to the bottom of her boyfriend's storytime about that night.
Actor Dwayne Johnson Has A Celebrity Look-A-Like Called The Rock
Seeing someone's doppelganger can be pretty spooky, especially when they are essentially the twin of a very famous person. It brings up all sorts of questions, like did this regular person have surgery to look like a famous person? A simple internet search would have told this poor person that 'The Rock' is the wrestling name that actor Dwayne Johnson used to fight under and the name has followed him into Hollywood.
This is the kind of clueless moment that really makes you question someone's ability to function in the digital world.
Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover And Here's Why
Parents and teachers always tell us growing up that we should not judge a book by its cover. Sometimes the most fascinating books have the worst covers, and this is the perfect example of one of those. The title of the book is "Guys like girls who..." which sounds like it is about to mansplain male attraction to women in words no woman really wants to hear used. However, without reading the book you wouldn't know this for sure.
Instead of cracking the book open and giving it a read, this person decided to burn it. One comment later, they realized they had made a real error just because of a provocative title.
Welcome To The Early 2000s And The World Of Cassettes
The great thing about technology is that it changes every year. Technology companies are always coming up with new inventions designed to make our lives easier, like self-driving cars. Eventually, though, new technologies become outdated and obsolete. If you weren't born during a decade when that technology was used then it makes sense that you might not recognize it. This person clearly had never seen a cassette tape before.
Or they must not have possessed the power to do a quick search on their iPhone to see what it was. iPhones have never been designed to slide into slots on any car dash.
You Are The Arrow To My Bow And Other Bad Tattoos
Friendship tattoos are a great way to show your care and affection for each other. Tattoos are usually forever, which means a friendship that shares tattoos is one that should last a lifetime, or at least we sure hope it does. These two friends decided to get a pretty strange set of tats to show off their care for each other. They decided on a bow and arrow, although the arrow is definitely not as straight as it should be.
While the linework on this piece is downright shaky looking, the whole "I'm the arrow" and "You're my bow" thing just doesn't make sense.
Time For A Quick Food Photo While Cruising On The Highway
Everyone wants to be a social media influencer these days. Not everyone has lives that are easy to make exciting though, which means people have to get creative when it comes to collecting content. For this person, they decided a quick snap of their apple with a large bite taken out of it would be the perfect thing to post. We're not sure how much people appreciated it, though.
The real issue though is what is going on in the background. This person was driving 70 MPH when they decided to snap this photo, which could have caused an accident!
Always Provide Very Detailed Instructions For Cake Decorators To Avoid Confusion
Birthdays are supposed to be one of the best days of the year. All of your family and friends gather together, sing 'Happy Birthday' and bring out a cake covered in candles and delicious frosting. Usually, a nice message is written on the cake or cupcakes to celebrate this special day. Sometimes there is a lost in translation moment though, and that message ends up being misunderstood by the cake decorator.
Either the cake decorator was having an off day when they wrote on these cakes, or they really didn't want these two people to have happy birthdays.
A Little Bit Of False Egg Advertising Goes A Long Way
Eggs are one the best sources of protein out there, but not all eggs are the same. While they might have a similar shape, texture, and size there are some major differences and a lot of this comes down to a chicken's diet. Chickens that are free-range and eat an organic diet might have better eggs when compared to chickens that eat genetically modified organisms but just by looking at them you couldn't tell.
This advertisement is seriously trying to mislead people because the so-called 'GMO' egg is just an egg that has been boiled for too long.
Sometimes Being A Native English Speaker Does Not Mean Grammatically Correct
English is a global language. No matter where you go, you will hear a smattering of English words woven into different conversations, even if it is an unofficial language. It bothers some people when they can't understand what someone is saying, but all that means is they need to listen a little bit more closely. Whoever is behind this message, clearly thinks their native English is better than some people who speak it as a foreign language.
The joke is on him though, because his English is worse than most people who spend a few years learning it in school as a second language.
Please Respectfully Do Not Watch These Aerials Of Robin Williams' Home
Whenever a famous actor passes away, the world mourns for them. Sadly, actor and comedian Robin Williams passed away in 2014. His passing shook the world, and because he was a celebrity, the paparazzi would not leave his grieving family alone. This was problematic because it was the one request his family had. Instead of respecting this request ABC News sent out a helicopter to circle around his family home.
To make it even worse, they showed they had live aerial shots of his home while quoting that his family wanted to be left alone.
Math Is Hard And So Is This Healthcare Logic
Healthcare in the United States has always been a hot topic for debate. Universal healthcare is not found there the way it is in Canada and Australia. Instead, it is a private system that costs citizens thousands of dollars in insurance along with anything else that is not covered. When Obamacare was introduced, a lot of people gained access to much-needed healthcare that they did not previously have. This was not a cheap endeavor.
Instead of understanding just how expensive it is to operate healthcare infrastructure, this guy thought just giving money to citizens was the answer.
It's Best Not To Speak Negatively About A Major Manufacturer
Some people really don't think before they post on social media and it shows. All it takes is about 30 seconds of reflection to know whether or not it is worth pressing the 'post' button on that risky sentence. Naturally, Donald Trump did not take that 30 seconds and instead decided to weigh in on how he views the United States' relationship with Mexico and he thinks should be done about it.
The only problem with this is that his clothing brand manufactures its garments in Mexico, which means he actually supports it without realizing it.
Wi-Fi Is Not As Discerning As Some People Would Like
Everyone likes to come up with comparisons between men and women. For example, men are from Mars and women are from Venus is one of them. In this modern age of technology, it was time for a revamp which led to this poorly worded meme. The Bluetooth quote is spot on because if you do walk too far away, the Bluetooth disconnects which some men like to do as well.
For the whole women and Wi-Fi quote though, that is definitely now how Wi-Fi works. Wi-Fi allows multiple devices to connect, which some ladies like to do as well.
Men Probably Should Not Weigh In On This Period Of History
Women know all about that time of the month. It is a little bit different for every woman, but at some point in each woman's life, she typically gets to experience a few days each month where Aunt Flo comes to town. There are all sorts of different words for what this time of the month is called, and different cultures treat it very differently. One thing is for sure though, men probably do not know the history of it.
How could this man know what a period was like in the olden days? Also, why would female biology have changed that drastically over centuries?
The Magic Is In The Massaginy In Case You Didn't Know
These days everyone enjoys being an armchair therapist on social media. Everyone has some words of wisdom to share, and this person could not help but weigh in on feminists and their attraction to men. Dating these days is a bit of a minefield with a new match accessible at the swipe of a finger. While the Tweet itself isn't the best, we do appreciate the sentiment behind the words.
What makes this laugh out loud funny, is that they spelled misogynist 'massaginist' which makes it sound like a masseuse is sharing the info.
Social Security Cards Don't Typically Have Photos On Them, Right?
Pretty much every country has some sort of personal identification number or code associated with each citizen of working age. In North America, these are called social security numbers. They are assigned when you apply for one, and most people receive a little card with their name and number on it. Nowhere is there a photo of the person on the card, which does make it pretty easy to steal the information.
When this person posted this photo of their social security card, they showed once more that there is no photo, and that is how identities get stolen.
Time To Take Out The Trash That Are Bad Friendships
There are a lot of fake people in the world, and we don't mean human-sized dolls. We are talking about the people that smile and act like they are your best friend, but really have nothing nice to say behind closed doors. Nobody needs that kind of negativity in their lives, and this person was ready to let the world know what you should do when you come across fake people.
The tweet would have had a lot more power to it if they had managed to spell 'riddance' correctly. Always remember that spelling matters!
History Is Important But Only If You Understand It
Anyone who has had a few turns around the sun knows that history is cyclical. Just like bad fashion styles, history likes to repeat itself. That is one of the reasons history classes for middle and high school kids are so important. They need to understand the historical events that have shaped the world we live in today. The events of World War II are still felt around the world, which is why it is taught.
This kid might not understand the importance of the 'hollow cost' now, but as he gets older he certainly will.
The True Meaning Of Labor Day Has Finally Been Explained
Labor Day is always the holiday before the fall officially begins. The word labor has a couple of meanings. The first refers to working, as in people as a labor force. The second refers to being in labor, which is what happens when you bring a bundle of joy into the world. Understanding the differences between the two is crucial if you don't want to end up making a very public fool of yourself like this person.
We are all thankful for our mothers who brought us into this world, and that is why we have Mother's Day. Labor day is for workers!
It Is Always Best To Keep Potential Crimes To Yourself
Halloween is one of those holidays that gives people free rein to be as creative as possible. Everyone needs a good costume if they are going to give their friends and family a real fright. Sometimes a costume isn't enough though, and people try and create scary stories to give people the chills. We would like to think that this tweet is just supposed to be funny, but it is kind of suspicious.
If anyone actually wound up passing into the underworld in the manner described then this person would have been the prime suspect.
Spelling Is Hard But Not When The Words Is Right There
Palindromes are pretty neat. Basically, they are words that are the same when you read them forwards and backward. There are not that many of them, but some of the top examples are 'madam' and 'racecar.' The easiest way to determine if a word is a palindrome is to simply spell it backward and forward to see what you end up with. Apparently, that is what this person attempted to do with 'Atlanta.'
If you read the 'Atlanta' backward and forward, it is definitely not a palindrome. Always think before you post to avoid an embarrassing tweet going viral.
How Not To Share Your Banking Information And Other Advice
Getting your first bank account and debit card is a pretty exciting moment. For many people, it means they are now free to do whatever they want with their money whether that is spending it or saving it. The one thing you definitely do not want to do is post your banking information online for anyone to have a look at and steal. Internet banking is done every day, and all you need is the information in this post.
After about 30 seconds we bet this woman had all of her banking information stolen, which must have led to a lengthy investigation and a lot of money being lost.
Some People Just Do Not Learn From Their Mistakes
In a continuation of the previous post, this woman somehow did not learn her lesson when it comes to disclosing confidential banking information online. You never upload your bank card for the world to see. By doing this, she was asking once more to have her information stolen. This new card is definitely cuter than the last one, but she is going to be in for a world of pain when someone uses her card again.
The moral of the story here is never copy what people do on the internet, especially when it comes to sharing personal information.
Is California No Longer Part Of The United States Of America?
The United States of America is a pretty massive country, and it contains 50 states which are spread across North America. The east coast and west coast are very different when it comes to geography as well as the people themselves. With each state the size of a European country or even bigger, it should come as no surprise that many of them have their own specifics cultures and quirks which make them special.
However, the one thing that never changes is that California is not its own country. The last time we checked it was still very much a state.
No Second Dates For Girls That Are Not Enter Lectuals
The dating game is hard. Every day you have to swipe, start a chat with a stranger, or somehow randomly find someone in real life. Many people have dealbreakers that will make them stop being interested in a person. For some, it comes down to looks and for others, it has to do with personality traits. For this guy, it has to do with a woman's 'enter lectual' ability or lack of.
The phrase might look a little bit funny because the proper word is 'intellectual' which clearly this guy is not. We imagine he was a swipe left for a lot of ladies who saw this tweet.
Anatomically Speaking A Daughter Will Likely Be A Girl When Born
For most expectant parents, all they care about is having a healthy baby. That is really the ultimate goal. You want to leave the hospital with a bundle of joy ready to take on the world. Some people really want a baby girl or baby boy, but Mother Nature is the one who ultimately decides that no matter how hard you might wish for something. That being said, if you have a boy, genetically it will be a boy, and the same is true for a girl.
This woman doesn't need to want her first daughter to be a girl, she will be, unless she decides to identify as another gender later on in life.
Apparently Understanding The Difference Between Countries And Continents Is Hard
In elementary school, one of the main geography lessons you learn is the difference between towns, cities, states, countries, and continents. It can be hard to grasp at first, but once you have it, it should be easy to remember. One of the easiest ways to remember what a continent is by looking at the land masses on a globe. There are only seven, so it's not that hard to remember all of them or so we thought.
Somehow, this person thought there were only seven countries on planet Earth. They are going to be in for a rude awakening when they find out there are over 190 countries.
Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls With Jason Waterfalls To Avoid Confusion
We have all had one of those moments where we listen to a song, start humming it to ourselves, and then start singing the completely wrong lyrics. That is the beauty of music. Even if the lyrics are wrong, you can still get close enough to make the song sound kind of right. Just because it sounds good to you though, doesn't mean that a quick search for the real lyrics isn't a good idea.
Singing the wrong lyrics in front of a lot of people, especially when they are simple ones like 'Don't go chasing waterfalls' can save you from a very embarrassing moment.
Rosetta Stone Versus Rosa Parks: The Untold Story Nobody Wanted
There are a lot of complex things happening in this tweet. The Rosetta Stone is a stele with three translations of the same document, which allowed archeologists to decipher the ancient alphabets. It never sat on a bus and fought for anyone's rights. Now, Rosa Parks was an African American activist who did sit on a bus and refused to give up her seat as a form of peaceful protest against segregation at the time.
This tweet is all sorts of wrong and offensive, and if anything, this clueless person should do some quick Wikipedia searches to understand basic historical facts and figures.
Never Pour Salad On Someone's Open Wounds To Avoid Infection
Love hurts especially when a salad is involved according to this person. When you love someone, you are supposed to build each other up and support one another even if you are not at your best. It is true, that a person who loves you should not kick you when you are down. The last thing they should do is also pour salad on your wounds. Having a salad poured on you must be pretty insulting.
Now, if someone pours salts on your wounds then that is a whole other story. That would burn like there is no tomorrow.
Air Conditioners Should Always Be Operational When Summer Rolls Around
As soon as that warm breeze blows in around April or May, you know it is going to be a hot summer. For offices, that means it is time to crank up the air conditioning and keep the office at a comfortable temperature. There is nothing worse than sitting at a desk in tight work clothes and slowly sweating through them. It makes doing any work pretty difficult, and nobody is happy to be that hot.
After a particularly hot day with no air conditioning, one office worker thought she was 'metal pausing' which does not sound pleasant at all.
Kurt Cobain's Guest Appearance On Glee Was Missed By The World
Glee was one of those musical shows that hit the small screen and immediately had a loyal following of Broadway musical fans. Everyone tuned in to see what mash-up would be performed next, and a lot of famous singers ended up having cameos on the show. One singer that definitely did not have a cameo was Nirvana's, Kurt Cobain. Can you take a wild guess why he was never on the show?
If you guessed because he was not alive when the show aired you would be correct! Apparently, this tweeter has no concept of when Cobain passed away.
If You're Having Twins Is It Double The Gestational Period?
Having one baby is great, having twins is a whole other thing. For new parents, having double the trouble takes a lot of preparation. Two babies do not mean that a woman is pregnant for 18 months though. The babies would come out as toddlers if that was the case and mom would not be happy about having to carry them for that long. All it takes is a basic understanding of mammals to know this.
We would really love it if people didn't tweet every thought that came into their heads, and instead did some simple research to answer their own questions.