The internet is a fascinating place. Some days, you come across wholesome content that fills your heart with joy, other times you stumble upon something that makes you scratch your head in confusion, like those seemingly idiotic statements that defy logic.
These cringe-worthy ideas make you wonder: are we all seeing the same world, or are there some truly peculiar people out there? Below, you’ll find some infuriating posts from the Facepalm internet group. And as the name suggests, they gather moments where people make ignorant comments, leaving you wanting to facepalm. Be sure to upvote the posts you think are amusing and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
#1 I Have No Words
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#2 Ancestry Dna
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#3 Tate
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One doesn’t need to look too far to find acts of stupidity where common sense has taken a backseat. You can easily find facepalm-worthy moments of popular celebrities online. But it’s not just them; most of us, at some point have acted foolishly.
However, it’s ignorant people who don’t take time to pause and reflect. They often stick to their opinions, no matter how irrational they sound. These people are oblivious to their own shortcomings. Sometimes when they are presented with a chance to learn and grow, they find it difficult to break free from their usual habits.
#4 Yep That Sound Right
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#5 Europe Sucks
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#6 Just Leave Your Neighbor Alone
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Reasoning with such stubborn people can be quite frustrating. And some people deal with these hopeless instances by calling out stupid people online. Just like members of the r/facepalm group, who have been doing this since August 2009. In the last 15 years, they have amassed a community of more than 8 million people, who often share the most disappointing moments they have witnessed.
But what exactly is stupidity? It’s when our ability to learn and understand things gets messed up. Several prominent psychologists believe that cognitive limitations are the reason behind people’s foolish actions and irrational beliefs. Research highlights how human cognition and decision-making persistently cause these biases. Depending on the situation, people switch from quick, intuitive thinking to slow, logical thinking.
#7 This Is A No-Quit Restaurant
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#8 She Doesn’t Know What’s Coming
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#9 Presumptuous
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Now, our brain’s frontal lobes are responsible for rational thinking. But it can be overridden by the amygdala, a small, almond-shaped structure that usually processes emotions, like fear and aggression. Neuroscientists noted that in emergencies requiring quick decision-making, slower, rational information processing is ignored by the brain.
#10 It’s Almost Like… We Respect Your Denial???
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#11 Of All The Things That Didn’t Happen, This Did Not Happen The Most
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#12 The Greatest Genius Of Our Time
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So, cognitive biases can help us understand some of the stupid decisions people make. For instance, people can be vulnerable to confirmation bias, where they tend to stick to information based on their existing beliefs. In such cases, they just ignore any evidence that contradicts them.
Imagine someone who strongly believes in a particular conspiracy theory. They will not think twice before dismissing any evidence or arguments that contradict their preconceived idea. This selective attention to available information can make them make nonsensical remarks.
#13 Is It Creepy To Be A Good Dad?
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#14 A Truer Facepalm Is Not Possible
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#15 Alpha Male Boot Camp
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#16 Straight Up Racism
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#17 Liking Women Is Gay
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#18 Just Eat The Damn Food
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A new study published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface suggests that social media might be amplifying such stupidity. While constantly scrolling through our phones, we might encounter false or misleading information presented as fact. In such cases, we might make stupid comments due to our inaccurate knowledge.
#19 Caitlyn Jenner Strikes Again
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#20 ?damn
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#21 What? – My Sincere Reaction To This Take
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Before making any remarks, we should try and educate ourselves about the topic. This spares us the embarrassment of sounding foolish and helps us make a more thoughtful and informed choice. We should acknowledge our ignorance to confront the pitfalls of stupidity. Questioning our assumptions is a great way to have a more grounded perspective on life.
#22 What A Loser
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#23 He’s Just… Being A Good Dad?
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#24 Look At This Idiot
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Self-awareness helps us gain deeper insights into our behavior. We can also try learning from our past experiences. Consider a scenario where someone made a foolish comment on Insta. People online called them out and corrected them. After this experience, the person might develop a habit of verifying facts before posting them.
Did any of these posts make you want to facepalm? What is the most stupid, ignorant thing you’ve read online recently? Don’t forget to share your experiences below.
#25 This Ai Generated Sh*t Gets Worse The Longer You Look
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#26 Dumbest Tweet Ever
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#27 Don’t Mess With People’s Food
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#28 Hi Is Gay
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#29 “Space”
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#30 Lavern “Waste Of Oxygen” Spicer Failed The English Language… Again!
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#31 ?
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#32
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#33 Imagine Taking A Picture Of This Thinking The Note Writer Is Unreasonable
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#34 Dork A** Losers
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#35 Checkmate!
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#36 Flexing Dad’s Money On Us Peasants
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#37 You’re On The Internet, Which Is American
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#38 Daaaamn
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#39 “Thousand C*ck Stare” ???
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#40 Having A Functioning Circulatory System
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#41 I Hope This Poor Lady Is Having Better S*x Now
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#42 Racism Be Like
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#43 Don’t Check Out Of Your Hotel Guys, Just Leave
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#44 Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions
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#45 Oh Look A R*pist
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#46 Yo Wtf?
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#47 Always Nice To Be Reminded That Male Body Shaming Is Socially Acceptable
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#48 Really Crazy
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#49 And I Thought Female Musicians In The West Had It Bad
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#50 I… What?
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#51 Who’s Gonna Tell Her?
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#52 Everybody Rate The Idea Of The ‘Children’
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#53 My Account Got Hacked, And Now The Guy That Bought It Is Mad I Regained Control
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#54 “Being American Requires Conformity”
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#55 Somebody Thought This Up, And Thought It Was Ok To Post:
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#56 Murica
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#57 Quick Maths
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#58 “Transplatformphobic”
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#59 Yeah… Seems Like She Forgot What She Voted For
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#60 Garbage Human Is A Garbage Human
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#61 Threaten Us With A Good Time, Why Don’t You?
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#62 They Functioned For Centuries,dude!
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#63 A Medical Emergency Trumps Your Take Out Order
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#64 Dear Lord…?
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#65 Judgmental
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#66 Literally What A 10-Year Old Would Say
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#67 Can Anyone Explain This?
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#68 Losing His Retirement Savings To Own The Libs
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#69 This Is Not Going To End Well:
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#70 Men Who Cry Are Weak
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#71 On Russian Grocery Shopping
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#72 China Figures Out How To Farm Caviar, But At What Cost?
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#73 How I Picture Every Hateful Redditor
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#74 The Grass Isn’t Always Greener, Folks!
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#75 Wow. I Am Truly Shocked…
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#76 Secular Government Be Damned
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#77 Backwards Evolution
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#78 A 65% Fatality Rate For The Elon Brain Chip
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#79 Idk What To Say Lol
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#80 Mma Fighter Calls Husband A Coward For Not Dying To Save His Wife From Being Raped By 7 Men
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#81 Pro-Lifers Ain’t Ok
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#82 You’d Be Considered A “Terrorist” In Russia If You Are Lgbtq+
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#83 ?
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#84 Douche Bully Doesn’t Know His Own Strength
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#85 Florida Logic ?
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#86 The Show Is Set In The Early 1600’s
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#87 Damn Son !!
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#88 And You Took His Word For It?
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#89 “Such An Action Would Greatly Offend The American Public”
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