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As we get older, it becomes painfully obvious that common sense isn’t all that common. A surprising number of people could use a little help when it comes to basic reasoning.

Just take a look at these individuals—let’s just say they’re not winning any awards for brilliant choices.

Ma’am, A Snorkel Is Not A Solution

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Wanting a barrier to protect your health in public is completely understandable.

But while there are masks designed to filter the air you breathe, a snorkel isn’t exactly built for that purpose—and definitely won’t do the trick.

“So How Was Your Day At Work Honey?”

man hanging upside down pants fallen
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At this point, he’s probably hoping they’d just let go of the rope and put him out of his misery.

There’s no bouncing back from the kind of embarrassment captured in this moment.

He What?!

he popped the question misspelled
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This is a perfect example of why getting a second opinion on your design is crucial before hitting “Send to printer.”

What was meant to be a sweet engagement announcement accidentally turned into something a bit inappropriate—all because the layout didn’t quite land the way it should have.

I Would Like To Go To This Garage Sale

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Go ahead and make fun of that terrible spelling all you want, but I’ve honestly never been more intrigued by a garage sale.

It’s either packed with the most amazing stuff—or the absolute worst. Either way, I’d definitely check it out.

“Why Is My Laptop Still Dead?”

person with laptop plugged into a power bar that is also plugged into itself
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Charging most electronic devices usually involves two simple steps: connecting the charging cable to the device and plugging it into a power source.

Sometimes, there’s an unexpected third step—realizing you’ve plugged the power strip into itself instead of the wall.

Some DIY Projects Actually Shouldn’t Be Done Yourself

person accidentally cuts kitty door insert at top of door
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When working solo on a project, it’s essential to carefully review your work, particularly if it’s not your specialty.

Speaking of which, here’s hoping that cat can make the leap!

Just Let It Happen

camera facing wrong way
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They’re in for a surprise when they get their camera film developed and end up with an envelope full of blurry, close-up shots of their own eyeball.

It’s one of those lessons you just have to learn the hard way.

Always Wash Your Vegetables

bulk load in washing machine of carrots
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We always questioned who actually uses the bulk load setting on their washing machine—now we finally have our answer.

Apparently, we’ve been washing our fruits and veggies all wrong!

Today’s Lesson Is On How Reflections Work

person posts photo asking why there is a car inside the bank, but it's just the reflection of their car on the windows
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For the sake of their own sanity, I hope this person never gets stuck in a house of mirrors trying to find their way out.

I’m pretty sure they’d lose it.

Taking The Hard Way Out

coffee and tea jars scribbled out
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Alright, we understand that mixing up the coffee grounds led to the tea ending up in the wrong container—but why make it a permanent mistake?

Clearly, no careful thought went into this.

Ask Permission Instead Of Forgiveness

someone misspells chicken parmesan as chicken permission
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Which came first: the chicken or the egg?

Actually, it was the chicken’s permission that mattered—giving you the green light to bread it, bake it, and smother it in marinara sauce.

He Has At Least One Regret In Life

trying to fit a huge plank of wood into small car
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It’s hard to guess what he regrets more: buying such a small car, or thinking that he was going to be able to fit this extra long wooden beam inside that car.

This isn’t going to happen.

I Hope This Is A Joke

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Have you ever witnessed something so unbelievably foolish that you couldn’t help but hope, deep down, that the person was just joking and wasn’t truly that clueless?

Well, this is one of those moments.

Popeye’s Favorite Food: Spinch

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It’s incredible how one missing letter can change everything.

I’ve been sitting at my desk for the past 10 minutes saying “spinch” and laughing non-stop. I highly recommend giving it a try.

I Wonder How Long It Took Him To Find Them

man looks for keys inside car while they're stuck on the outside in the door handle
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Misplacing your keys is something just about every person does from time to time.

The important factors are a) where you left them, and b) how long it took you to find them.

It Took Two People To Make This Decision

misspelled tattoo
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Whether it was the tattoo artist’s fault or the client’s, they should both be ashamed of this one.

This man now has to walk around with this on his body forever, and the artist has to live with knowing he put it there.

Put It IN The Rice

put the laptop in rice
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When someone tells you to put your computer in rice after you spill a cup of tea, they’re not suggesting you cover it with a package of microwavable minute-rice that you brought as part of your lunch.

Someone should tell them it’s not going to work.

That’s Enough Of A Deterrent

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A fence is really more of a mental deterrent than a physical one anyway, right?

Anyone who was looking to come into your backyard will see the one large piece and find a new fence to jump.

This Could Have Been Prevented

melted dashboard duck
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If you’re old enough to own a car, you should be old enough to know that putting a dashboard decoration made of jelly on the inside of your car in the summer is not going to end well.

Trust me.

Never Walk Alone

friends walking bananas together
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If you’re going to do something ridiculous in public, you might as well do it with another person so you have some moral support.

You want to take a piece of fruit for a walk? Phone a friend!

Driving Shouldn’t Be A Two Person Job

giant mirror as rearview on bike
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While a rearview mirror is an important part of driving (arguably, a crucial element), usually the driver is the one who would benefit the most from being able to see behind them.

Yikes!

No Giants Or Transport Trucks Allowed

security gate at ridiculous height
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Honestly, this looks like it would be too high up to even stop a transport truck.

So we’re not sure what the person who installed the gate thought was going to happen here.