21 People Who Clearly Lost a Battle With Common Sense (And the Internet Noticed)

Last Updated on April 17, 2025 by Colby Droscher

In a world where common sense seems to be in short supply, the internet has become a merciless judge, laughing at the bizarre, the questionable, and the downright ridiculous. From outlandish messages to head-scratching mistakes, some people find themselves in situations that not only defy logic but also go viral for all the wrong reasons. Whether it’s a comment on something you have no idea about, a poor decision shared for the world to see, or just a truly bizarre moment of misjudgment, these instances will leave you questioning how anyone could make such choices.

Buckle up, because some of these moments are truly jaw-dropping. Get ready to laugh, cringe, and maybe even shake your head in disbelief as we dive into the wild world of internet fame fueled by sheer nonsense. Here are 21 people who clearly lost a battle of common sense.

1. Well, they tried their best

Screenshot of a tweet. The first tweet reads "Orange." The reply says, "No words starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'.
diariess

It just so happens that orange does not end with O.

2. The funny part is there are loads of Irish pubs that are older than America

A social media post mentions that no nation has existed over 250 years, noting America's 250th year is 2025. A reply humorously states, "My local pub is older than your country," with likes and interactions shown.
anon-zer0-quazar

Plus, wasn’t America founded in 1776? This guy is wrong on two fronts.

3. “That’s literally what a boycott is”

Screenshot of a Twitter exchange. Kevin Sorbo compares boycotting Satan shoes and Chick-fil-A. Steve Hofstetter replies sarcastically, explaining the concept of a boycott and invites others to a session on "explaining words to Kevin Sorbo.
dark-all-day

Poor Kevin Sorbo.

4. Merriam-Webster came out just to tell them they were wrong

A tweet claims that "NEWS" stands for "notable events, weather, and sports," with a thinking emoji. Merriam-Webster replies with a firm "No," generating laughter and likes.
brutalproduct

This is one of those urban legends that just won’t die.

5. “That’s what passive income is”

Text-based meme with a tweet format. It reads: "Would you rather get paid $1,000,000 right now or $6 every month for the rest of your life? I’ll take Option B. That’s what passive income is. Find a way to make passive income, it’ll change your life.
hetalbot

If you made $6 a month it would take over 13 thousand years to make a million dollars.

6. How can you forget about Oscar?

A tweet from "wdsu" about a 'Sesame Street' Muppet experiencing homelessness, showing a woman with a Muppet. Below, a reply from "Henry" mentions Oscar the Grouch living in a trash can for 49 years.
userdeleted

Maybe they consider his trash can a home.

7. They’re beaming with confidence.

Screenshot of a social media exchange. A user explains that the median income isn't the average, highlighting it's the middle value. Another replies "50% to be precise," to which the user clarifies their misunderstanding of "median.
i-am-a-passenger

That’s actually exactly what the median is.

8. And here you have a rock, reflecting light

A meme showing a rough, gray rock with text claiming "Rocks don't reflect light, neither does the moon," asserting the moon emits light. A context note clarifies the moon reflects sunlight, which is visible from Earth.
4xtsap

What made them think the moon emits its own light?

9. Vegan hunting is gathering

A tweet shows two photos: one of assorted mushrooms on grass, the other of a hand holding wild strawberries. The caption reads, "hunting but make it vegan" and another tweet responds with "girl didn't know the word for 'gathering'.
samrphgue

Do you hunt for mushrooms or forage for them?

10. “I think I said PC’s very clearly”

A screenshot of a conversation on Reddit. The original post suggests making wireless PCs for portability. A commenter questions if this means laptops. The original poster insists on PCs, implying a misunderstanding.
the123king-reddit

Now just imagine a phone that isn’t attached to the wall!

11. I think they’re confusing something

A social media post features two images: the left shows a train interior with warm, orange lighting, and the right shows a train with cool, blue lighting. A comment humorously critiques the use of "temperature" to describe lighting.
userdeleted

The lighting on the right is the perfect temperature for a dentist though.

12. Who’s going to tell him?

A tweet with text praising American art and architecture, stating it surpasses European counterparts. The text is accompanied by an image of the Statue of Liberty under a clear blue sky. An American flag emoji is included.
heiligerjacobus

Lady Liberty was built in France, friend.

13. Bacteria does indeed exist

A Twitter post with two images: one of raw meat on a paper, and another of cheese slices on a wooden board. A note below clarifies that bacteria play a role in cheese production through fermentation.
intrepid_employ_9962

Also, cooking makes food more digestible and therefore calorie-efficient.

14. “It is William and I”

Screenshot of a social media post with two comments. The first explains that "William and me" is grammatically correct, while "William and I" is incorrect, getting 2.2K likes and 27 comments. The second insists "William and I" is correct, gaining 11 likes and 2 comments.
lobotech99

Just remove “William” and you’ll find out how to say the sentence correctly.

15. It’s actually you’re

Screenshot of a social media comment thread. The first comment says "your just mad" with a smiling emoji. A reply corrects it to "you're." Another reply explains further with "no that's only if something's yours" followed by a skull emoji.
alacalover718192

They even used “your” correctly the third time.

16. Neither films nor geography are this guy’s strong suit

A series of social media comments: The first post asks what Ireland is known for, after mentioning wine, sushi, and carnival for other countries. Replies mention "Braveheart," a correction that it's about Scotland, and a comment saying "Same island.
apex204

Irish whiskey and Guinness spring to mind when I think of Ireland.

17. “It is literally the Spanish form of plural you”

Screenshot of a social media thread. The first comment says, "It's really just a Spanish y'all," with 127 upvotes. A reply disagrees, explaining the Spanish form of plural you, with -67 votes. A third comment asks, "You know what y'all means, right?" with 58 votes.
daboys9252

Y’all means you all.

18. This one really hurts the brain

Screenshot of a social media exchange. The top comment says, "You are so clueless" followed by a laughing emoji. The reply corrects the grammar, pointing out it should be "You're" and emphasizes the importance of spelling and punctuation.
okurolshimoto

This is why some people shouldn’t argue on the internet.

19. There’s a lot to unpack here

An exhibit features a large model of a snake on a museum floor, surrounded by visitors. A Facebook post above erroneously claims it’s the biggest reptile from the dinosaur age, sparking comments about Titanoboa and dinosaurs.
zhangthegreat

I’m having a hard time breaking this argument down.

20. “Go ahead and Google it”

A screenshot of an online discussion. One person claims men are missing a rib that women have, insisting it's medically documented. Others disagree, challenging the claim and suggesting fact-checking. Various comments have upvotes and downvotes.
jrdoozy10

I encourage anyone who believes this “fact” to Google it as well.

21. I believe you’re thinking of 25 months

A meme with text overlay: "When my colorblind husband dresses our 25 week old son." Below, a comment questions, "Why 25 weeks? It's 2 years!" with multiple facepalm emojis.
fragasaurus_rex

There are 52 weeks in a year.

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