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Greta Jaruševičiūtė

50 Stupid Moments That Tested People’s Patience Online (New Pics)

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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 Dumbest Tweet Ever

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#2 Tate

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#3 Don't Mess With People's Food

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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 Flexing Dad's Money On Us Peasants

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#5 Look At This Idiot

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#6 Daaaamn

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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 You're On The Internet, Which Is American

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#8 Yep That Sound Right

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#9 The Greatest Genius Of Our Time

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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 Damn Son !!

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#11 Secular Government Be Damned

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#12 Dork A** Losers

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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 Lavern "Waste Of Oxygen" Spicer Failed The English Language... Again!

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#14 Hi Is Gay

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#15 Dear Lord...?

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#16 Can Anyone Explain This?

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#17 Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions

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#18 Presumptuous

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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 Threaten Us With A Good Time, Why Don't You?

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#20 Having A Functioning Circulatory System

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#21 What A Loser

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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 Murica

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#23 She Doesn't Know What's Coming

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#24 Yeah… Seems Like She Forgot What She Voted For

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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.