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Random moments people were too clueless for their own good

It’s unfortunate that common sense isn’t as common as we’d like—if it were, life would be a lot easier. But reality paints a different picture. The people you’re about to see made decisions they’d probably prefer to erase. Brace yourself for a collection of hilariously absurd moments that were just begging to go viral.

“Our Teacher Attempting To Cover The Answers”

Teacher trying to cover an answer on a projector screen.
Photo Credit: K3du5 / Reddit

How did this person become a teacher if their idea for hiding answers was this? Clearly, a simple piece of paper isn’t going to block anything on a projector screen.

Man Laughed When Told The First Snow Fall Was Coming

Snow all over interior of convertible car.
Photo Credit: Twistedripper / Imgur

If you drive a car like this, it’s smart to pay attention to snow warnings.

Now, the damage inside is all his responsibility.

Interesting Plan

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Photo Credit: GarryMoore20 / Reddit

Look, it’s definitely inconvenient if you’re not quite able to reach your target and need to improvise, but this improvisation has perhaps gone a bit too far.

After the branch — the only thing supporting the ladder — is cut, what happens to the ladder?

Asleep On The Job

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Photo Credit: AWierzOne / Reddit

If this worker wants to nap on the job, surely there’s a less conspicuous and less deadly place to do so.

Personally, I’d rather nap in a comfy truck cab than in something that might shred me into oblivion, but that’s just me.

That Doesn’t Seem Smart

Man filling up trash cans with gas.
Photo Credit: skeptoid79 / Reddit

Unless they live just steps away from the gas station, making it home without spilling any fuel was likely a challenge.

One sudden stop, and everything could spill in an instant.

"Woman At Station Using Gasoline To Clean Bumper"

Person cleaning back of car using gasoline pump.
Photo Credit: CanadianArtGirl / Reddit

Honestly, I’ve never seen anyone do this before either.

It might get the job done, but it’s definitely the worst thing you’d want to use to clean your car.

There’s A Story Here

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Photo Credit: KapitanKapers / Reddit

We’re not sure what exactly happened to this forklift, but whatever it was, it packed enough punch to completely bend one fork.

We can only assume that the person responsible for this didn’t come back to work after realizing their error.

Toddlers And Cars…

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Photo Credit: rcmaehl / Reddit

Here’s the end result of a toddler spilling two gallons (!) of paint inside a car. Their parents took the car to the shop for cleaning.

While it may technically be possible to return this car to a pristine state, that doesn’t seem like it’s going to happen.

Read Before You Buy

Cat toy returned because it "stopped working after 30 min" but the box says "30-minute auto shut-off."
Photo Credit: LeoNickle / Reddit

If this person had paid attention to the product details, they might have avoided returning it.

The description clearly states it stops working after 30 minutes, so perhaps an employee should have informed them beforehand.

“She Was Waiting In Line For 5 Minutes”

woman standing in line behind mannequins.
Photo Credit: LeviathanChaos / Reddit

How did she not realize the mannequins were completely still? You’d think after five minutes of zero movement, she might wonder, “Wait a second, these people haven’t budged!”

Honestly, that’s pretty wild.

Feel The Rain On Your Skin

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Photo Credit: Rjd334 / Reddit

To summarize, a driver brought their car in to the shop because they could hear wind coming from the back of their vehicle.

A helpful mechanic assessed the issue and was able to solve it by…closing the rear window.

A Helpful Reminder

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Photo Credit: Crafty_Strike2088

When you need to remind yourself of something important, it can be helpful to leave a note or even a reference guide to refer to later.

Of course, most of us already know our lefts and rights, but apparently this trips some of us up.

“My Manager Taped A Piece Of Paper To A Clipboard”

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Photo Credit: Petemarsh54 / Reddit

Isn’t the whole point of a clipboard to hold the papers for you, so you don’t have to? Why this “manager” felt the need to prop them up like that is beyond us.

You’d think someone would’ve mentioned it during that all-hands meeting.

No One Warned Him?

Kid with tongue stuck to icicle.
Photo Credit: cannonflake / Reddit

Why didn’t anyone warn him what would happen if he licked that giant piece of ice?

His tongue is probably still stuck there today, but that’s a lesson he had to learn.

Fun Day At Chernobyl

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Photo Credit: jj33allen / Reddit

This seemingly innocuous pic gets somewhat concerning when you consider the fact that a) these girls are at the Chernobyl exclusion zone, and b) they’re sitting on what is apparently the most radioactive thing in the area.

Whatever the long-term effects may be, at least they got a fun photo out of their adventure.

Hey, Ships Don’t Go There

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Photo Credit: SjalabaisWoWS

Whatever your worst-ever mistake at work may have been, odds are good that it wasn’t so massive that it could be measured in raw tonnage.

Whoever lives in this idyllic seaside cottage must have received the surprise of a lifetime.

Isn’t That Tire Missing Something?

Jeep with no spare tire on the back, just the metal bit.
Photo Credit: BigCam22 / Reddit

I’m not the biggest car expert, but where’s the rest of the tire?

There’s no rubber on it, so what’s the point of having it on the back of your SUV?

It Might Fit

person trying to fit comically large box into the trunk of their car in a parking lot.
Photo Credit: trejoquality / Reddit

If you believe hard enough, then it might fit. If not, then you’re going to have to figure something else out for that giant box.

Maybe you should’ve asked a friend with a bigger car to help.

Change Your Water Bottles

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Photo Credit: Reflexum / Reddit

Whether you go with a Yeti, a Stanley, or something cheaper, it’s a good idea to have a reusable water bottle that you frequently clean.

After all, if you just reuse the same disposable water bottle for years on end, this is what you get.

Job’s Almost Done

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Photo Credit: heykid_nicemullet

Have you ever looked at a seemingly inaccesible lightbulb and wondered how it got changed?

In some cases, it’s done safely and professionally. Of course, results may vary.

Good Luck With That

car driving with snow covering windshield.
Photo Credit: lesstaller / Reddit

Maybe this person wanted to lose their life. How do you expect to see with that much snow on your windshield?

Also, how did they even see the road and make it to the highway?

"I Saw Someone Washing Their SUV Today"

A person hosing down her SUV with the doors open.
Photo Credit: Reddit

If you’re going to clean your car, wouldn’t it be best if you shut your doors first?

She probably got in the car and asked where all this water came from.

I Bet They Failed The Course

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Photo Credit: Reddit / Decent_Tip_8989

The saddest part about this interaction is that they will never understand that they are the second type of person who is silently alluded to on the shirt in the first place.

You know that he was happy his shirt worked.

All By Herself

car crashed into pole in empty parking lot.
Photo Credit: trobsmonkey / Reddit

Some people have a knack for doing things they shouldn’t. How do you crash in an empty parking lot?

Was she going to try doing some donuts or was this her first time driving?

She’s In Too Deep

person standing ankle-deep in wet concrete in parking lot.
Photo Credit: brdraper / Reddit

The crazy part about this is that this woman took a couple of steps before realizing she messed up.

I wonder how long it took for her to get out of that?

A Thief’s Dream

Person locked bike to a bollard, where the lock can easily be slid up and off.
Photo Credit: TheFadedGrey / Reddit

A thief in need of a bike would love to see something this easy.

How are you going to lock up your bike this poorly and expect to see it when you come back?