Last Updated on August 14, 2025 by Matt Staff
The internet might move fast, but it never forgets. Somewhere out there, someone is always ready with a screenshot, an old tweet, or a saved post to remind you of what you said in the past. Still, that didn’t stop these 25 folks from boldly posting things they probably hoped would disappear into the void. Unfortunately for them, they didn’t.
From sudden changes of opinion to wild claims that fell apart in the comments, these moments are a reminder that the web keeps track of everything, and it’s got the receipts to prove it. Whether it’s hilarious, awkward, or just plain cringe, one thing’s for sure: once it’s online, it’s fair game. Let’s dive into 25 people who forgot the internet has receipts.
1. “Your statement about our teams not being allowed into California is false”
2. He’s going to regret that one
3. Samuel L. Jackson had to check this man real quick
4. That’s just embarrassing
5. “This did not happen”
6. John Carpenter delivered a real twist ending here
7. Yes, you did, Mark
8. Is hiking really that hard?
9. I AM sure this post will hang over your head for the rest of your life
10. Merriam-Webster needed to check this person real quick
11. “I’m going to suggest you maybe stop lying for attention?”
12. Instagram ‘fact pages’ everyone
13. They shouldn’t have attempted to shame someone for ‘not attending Sunday school’
14. #sweartogod
15. Their bark is worse than their bite
16. 29 going on 49
17. “Actually didn’t.”
18. Hey, they might have early access
19. MCU News & Tweets just lost all of their credibility
20. They’re never going to recover from this
21. How can you say ‘in box’ when they are clearly not in a box?
22. Waffle House does indeed have pie
23. “Mind reading the stupid is not one of our skills”
24. I knew it wasn’t viable when they spelled civilization ‘civilisation’
25. That one was gunned down quickly
Want to take a look at more people who made fools of themselves on the internet?
Check out 21 People Who Clearly Lost a Battle With Common Sense (And the Internet Noticed), or take a look at 20 People Who Refused to be Honest Online. Finally, if you want to see ignorant people on the internet, check out 25 People Who Combined Confidence With Ignorance.
