20+ Times people didn’t use their noggins

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.

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"So How Was Your Day At Work Honey?"

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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.

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

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He What?!

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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."

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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.

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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.

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

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"Why Is My Laptop Still Dead?"

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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.

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

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Some DIY Projects Actually Shouldn't Be Done Yourself

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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.

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

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Just Let It Happen

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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.

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

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Always Wash Your Vegetables

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

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

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Today's Lesson Is On How Reflections Work

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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.

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I'm pretty sure they’d lose it.

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Taking The Hard Way 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?

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Clearly, no careful thought went into this.

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Ask Permission Instead Of Forgiveness

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Which came first: the chicken or the egg?

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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.

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He Has At Least One Regret In Life

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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.

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This isn't going to happen.

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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?

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Well, this is one of those moments.

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Popeye's Favorite Food: Spinch

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

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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.

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I Wonder How Long It Took Him To Find Them

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Misplacing your keys is something just about every person does from time to time.

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

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It Took Two People To Make This Decision

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

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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.

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Put It IN The 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.

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

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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?

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

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This Could Have Been Prevented

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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.

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Trust me.

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Never Walk Alone

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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.

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

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Driving Shouldn't Be A Two Person Job

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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.

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Yikes!

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No Giants Or Transport Trucks Allowed

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Honestly, this looks like it would be too high up to even stop a transport truck.

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