Now and then, someone makes a decision that leaves everyone else wondering what they were thinking. It might start as a simple mistake or a moment of bad judgment, but it quickly turns into something impossible to ignore. Thanks to the internet, these moments rarely stay private, and they often end up being shared for everyone to see.
As you go through these examples, you will probably find yourself laughing, cringing, and maybe even shaking your head. Some of these situations feel almost unreal, while others are the kind of everyday slip-ups that just got taken a little too far. Either way, they serve as a reminder that common sense is not always as common as we like to believe. Let’s dive into 21 people who lost a battle with common sense.
1. Well, they tried their best
It just so happens that orange does not end with O. Oregano does, though.
2. The funny part is there are loads of Irish pubs that are older than America
Plus, wasn’t America founded in 1776? This guy is wrong on two fronts.
3. “That’s literally what a boycott is.”
Poor Kevin Sorbo.
4. Merriam-Webster came out just to tell them they were wrong
When the creators of a dictionary call you out, you know you’re wrong.
5. “That’s what passive income is.”
If you made $6 a month, it would take over 13 thousand years to make a million dollars.
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6. How can you forget about Oscar?
Maybe they consider his trash can a home.
7. They’re beaming with confidence.
That’s actually exactly what the median is.
8. And here you have a rock, reflecting light
What made them think the moon emits its own light?
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9. Vegan hunting is gathering
Do you hunt for mushrooms or forage for them?
10. “I think I said PC’s very clearly.”
Now just imagine a phone that isn’t attached to the wall!
11. I think they’re confusing something
The lighting on the right is the perfect temperature for a dentist, though.
12. Who’s going to tell him?
Lady Liberty was built in France, friend.
13. Bacteria do indeed exist
Also, cooking makes food more digestible and therefore calorie-efficient.
14. “It is William and I.”
Just remove “William,” and you’ll find out how to say the sentence correctly.
15. It’s actually you’re
They even used “your” correctly the third time.
16. Neither films nor geography is this guy’s strong suit
Irish whiskey and Guinness spring to mind when I think of Ireland.
17. “It is literally the Spanish form of plural you.”
Y’all means you all. And yes, it is in the dictionary.
18. This one really hurts the brain
This is why some people shouldn’t argue on the internet.
19. There’s a lot to unpack here
I’m having a hard time breaking this argument down.
20. “Go ahead and Google it.”
I encourage anyone who believes this “fact” to Google it as well.
21. I believe you’re thinking of 25 months
There are 52 weeks in a year.
Want to see more fools on the internet?
Check out 20 of the Biggest Fools on the Internet, or take a look at 20 Suspiciously Specific Posts On The Internet. Finally, if you want to see the most clever comebacks the internet has to offer, check out 20 Clever Comebacks That Left a Dent in the Internet’s History Books.
