35 Times People Got Shamed For Their Dumb Opinions By The ‘Delusional Takes’ Twitter Page
InterviewAs Justin Timberlake once famously put it in the classic “Cry Me a River”, some things are better left unsaid. Especially when it comes to sharing your thoughts online. However, not everybody knows where the limit is, which can be quite upsetting for the people that are oversharing but very entertaining for us.
The Twitter user @DelusionalPosting has made reveling in secondhand embarrassment easy by hand-picking the best of the worst and posting them for our enjoyment.
The delusional takes vary from very silly to very concerning. Some of them are simply insensitive or uneducated opinions that people should just keep to themselves. Others are statements that can be easily misinterpreted, especially out of context. And then there are the ones that are borderline criminal and make you want to quit the internet. The emotional rollercoaster is real.
We had a chat with Dr. Jessica Rabon, a licensed psychologist and the host of Psych Talk podcast. She explained why people overshare and gave tips on how to manage the urge to spill your guts online. But before we dive in, here are a few of the latest and the most cringe-inducing takes that the internet has to offer.
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what's terrifying is that this guy whose name is 'manlet king' thinks that killing fifty people is a normal and simple happy family thing to do and should be normalised
We all crave attention, so it’s not surprising that we choose to express our opinions (delusional and not so much) online. No wonder oversharing is quite a common online phenomenon. A study published in 2022 that surveyed 410 undergrad students found that more than 90% of them have seen someone overshare online and over 70% have unknowingly done it themselves.
We asked Dr. Rabon how oversharing in real life differs from doing it online, and it seems that there are several components that make it more common when sitting behind a keyboard. Firstly, social media encourages you to be generous with personal information. “We are influenced by what we see other people sharing and feel the need to share as well,” Dr. Rabon told Bored Panda.
Another thing that plays a part in it is detachment and immediate consequences. “Sharing a lot of personal details one-on-one is an intimate and, can be, an anxiety-provoking situation. However, when we post a status update, story, or video, <…> we are simultaneously talking to everyone and nobody at the same time. We don't have to see the facial expressions or reactions of others when we share, like we do in person, which lessens the feelings of awkwardness or anxiety.”
Add instant gratification provided by likes, comments, and shares and sprinkle some anonymity on top, and you have quite an appealing social concoction.
According to Dr. Rabon, in some cases, people overshare to soothe negative emotions, too. For example, anxious people tend to seek reassurance from others and they may overshare on social media to get it. They also may be more likely to stay on top of the latest trends or news as they might suffer from the fear of missing out.
Loneliness may also be responsible for oversharing. “Online platforms allow for immediate feedback, says Dr. Rabon. If people are lonely and seeking connection, they may be more likely to overshare online <…> to feel less alone.”
According the curvature in the upper image, it looks like a lighthouse in Sweden could be seen from Uzbekistan. By the way, something is clear: Whitewalker420 has never been in a ship in his whole life (or was too busy eating at the buffet in the cruiser).
People can have strong, consolidated opinions about the most stupid things in life.
I agree with the cause, but not the reasoning! Sleeping in for all!
Load More Replies...So my Indian grandparents are white suprematists because they wake up insanely early?
"Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and a neo-nazi".... Not sure that's correct?
Huh. And here I thought it was because I was beating traffic to work. Good to know it's all because I'm white. Who'd have known? *rolls eyes so far back, I can see my brain stem*
Good Lord, people will make anything and everything about race, it is beyond a joke now and takes away from the legitimate racial issues the world faces
The article was shown to be written by AI as medium.com can’t seem to be bothered researching anything. Isaac Butterfield, an Australian comedian, did the same thing by plugging in the phrase: ‘why desks are racist’ and it delivered an article!!
My dogs are...wake me up at dawn every.single.day..../j
Load More Replies...This "article" was marked as "99% chance that more than 95% of this text was written by AI". It is the purest clickbait of them all.
Now I can proudly declare that by sleeping until 10:30 in the morning, I fight white supremacy. That'll shut them up!
This is a clickbait headline that grossly misrepresents her argument. While there are lots of non-white and non-imperialist cultures that wake up early, there is also a real historical tie to early rising in many places that originated in the plantation system. This to me is more of a problem with outlets doing stories on historically valid theories and misrepresenting them.
Why is every little things about race for some ppl ? I mean good God, what tf does sleep do with race????
Oh FFS, I am a white cis man and I *hate* getting up early, even for a good reason. OTOH, I can easily stay up until the late hours doing stuff; some of it even useful.
If stupidity was a felony, the a*s that wrote this article would be sent to the electric chair.
It is like saying that Julius Caesar conquered Britain because he kept attacking when Britons were enjoying their 5 o'clock tea, an action that is not sporting, old chap.
I'm so tired of reverse racism. It should be a crime! Any person who is trash, is trash, regardless of what color their skin is. Literally people are different colors, due to where they originated from by distance to the equator to save them from getting skin cancer/burned. It's part if evolution, maybe she would be more educated if she didn't sleep all day. Idiot
I’m using this as an excuse for being late to work. “Can’t wake up early ‘cause I’m not a White Supremacist”. I see that one going over well, but worth a try…
I’m white. I have always chosen to sleep in if possible. Only work, children and pets get me up early. Btw I’ve never felt ‘supreme’ over anyone. Racism comes from every side of humanity.
Something to do with slaves having to get up early, I'm betting? Because, y'know, anyone working the land definitely doesn't get up early, and definitely hasn't done so for millennia.
I'll wake up at fůcking 2 am then (I'm not a white supremacist, I just hate this statement
I can't wait for the justification of this racist comment. Do some people actually realise that racism is not unidirectional.
So, is oversharing all bad? Dr. Rabon says that there are some positives. “Depending on what is shared, one potential benefit of sharing personal information is increased connections with others online who are similar to you. Many people who form relationships with others online do so by sharing about themselves to make connections.”
She also adds that for individuals that are struggling with their mental health, sharing their experiences online might provide support that they need. That can be especially important if they are hesitant to talk about their struggles in person.
However, Dr. Rabon is quick to point out that the negatives tend to outweigh the positives. According to her, the biggest risk people take when oversharing is safety: “People share all kinds of personal information online, including things that could be potential passwords, their current location, information about their kids, or venting posts about their relationship. It only takes that information getting into the hands of the wrong person to risk your safety.”
Then there’s a risk of losing your job because of mentioning confidential information, venting about your boss, or admitting to doing things you weren’t supposed to be doing. Dr. Rabon also adds that oversharing can have social consequences as well, such as rumors being spread, gossip, or social isolation.
If you have pictures of grown a*s men playing fake soldier (and who have never been one) and who think they need a gun to stay safe at a library, send me a picture so i have something to point and laugh at, you pathetic f***s. Your hobby is a coping mechanism for your crippling insecurity.
I WOULD eat a T-Rex, so I guess, I can eat the chicken! (Don't tell the T-Rex I said that though!)
The good thing is that there are ways to curb your need to broadcast your life. As oversharing often stems from powerful emotions such as anger or sadness, Dr. Rabon suggests stepping away from the phone before making your opinions public: “One strategy I like to use is making the post/video but saving it as a draft and then going back the next day and deciding if it is something I still want to post. If it is not, once I have calmed down, I will delete it and know that the post was motivated by emotions, not logic.”
Another strategy is asking yourself "Would I be okay with my grandma, boss, or [insert any person here] seeing this post?" If not, then maybe you reconsider posting it. If you notice patterns of oversharing, you can also limit your social media usage as research suggests that people who spend more time on social media are more likely to overshare.
The marriage rate has dropped nearly 60% in 50 years, so more men are safely unmarried. Should we aim for 100%?
Dr. Rabon also encourages people to do some self-reflection on why they want to post what they’re posting. Is it because it's about something that’s important for them, something they are passionate about and want to share with friends and family? Or are they sharing because you are upset, hurt, angry, or seeking validation? If it is the latter, then maybe it’s something to keep to yourself.
So, check in with yourself next time you type up a tweet, or you might find your opinions amplified on the @DelusionalPosting feed.
I've been a full-time carer for my husband for 30+ years. Had to give up a much-loved job, lost a lot of friends, financial problems, bla bla bla. In my long years I've met people who stood by their loved one, period. I've met people whose attitude was "Hell no, I didn't sign up for this, I'm out". I've met people who were mentally driven into the ground by the self-obsessed, egocentric and self-pitying attitude of the sick person and I've met people who tried, tried hard, found they were spiralling into depression and had to step back in order to simply hold on to their sanity and life. Please, when confronted with a story with a heading like this, keep an open mind and ponder whether you're required to set yourself on fire to keep someone else warm and have mercy.
Breast feeding has existed for much longer than politics. The difference between the 2 is that even though they both involve t*ts, one set is hated and the other feeds the baby
The more probable explanation is that people hate other people who drive/ride like a**holes. Exactly what vehicle they're using is irrelevant. (For that matter, pedestrians can be a**holes too.)
Actually " literally everybody " knows that no one deserves to be subject to persecution, segregation, or massacres based on something they can't control.
Is "ouid" some new tiktokified nonsense like "unalive", or is it some special French form of recreation?
Yes lol. So many of these are so obviously taken out of context or missing obvious jokes
Load More Replies...Many of these lack context. Some are replies to posts that were not included and some are clickbait headlines that don’t provide the whole story which includes nuance
Couldn't even make it through the list. The whining was bad, but the whining about the whining was intolerable.
I've been over "being shocked" for a long time at what weird hills people are willing to die upon, but I'm still surprised by some of them...
Does no one understand that the list is about delusional thinking, so there's no reason to comment on every post with an explanation about how that poster is delusional?
I'm sorry but most of these were some of the stupidest things ever written in the English language
sometimes i look at psots like these and understand serial killers more
Twitter users try to be normal challenge. (Difficulty: IMPOSSIBLE?!?!?)
Look underneath the last one... "Note: this post originally had 88 images. It’s been shortened to the top 35 images based on user votes." You can click the link and see all 88.
Load More Replies...Yes lol. So many of these are so obviously taken out of context or missing obvious jokes
Load More Replies...Many of these lack context. Some are replies to posts that were not included and some are clickbait headlines that don’t provide the whole story which includes nuance
Couldn't even make it through the list. The whining was bad, but the whining about the whining was intolerable.
I've been over "being shocked" for a long time at what weird hills people are willing to die upon, but I'm still surprised by some of them...
Does no one understand that the list is about delusional thinking, so there's no reason to comment on every post with an explanation about how that poster is delusional?
I'm sorry but most of these were some of the stupidest things ever written in the English language
sometimes i look at psots like these and understand serial killers more
Twitter users try to be normal challenge. (Difficulty: IMPOSSIBLE?!?!?)
Look underneath the last one... "Note: this post originally had 88 images. It’s been shortened to the top 35 images based on user votes." You can click the link and see all 88.
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