ADVERTISEMENT

Childhood could be seen as one of the most adorable periods of a person’s life. The time when children start to ask and learn various things about the world is very important. And usually, it brings a lot of fun to adults who try to explain and share their knowledge as best as possible. I guess we all remember times when we struggled to understand certain matters. Having this in mind, Twitter user @ExileGrimm asked people what was the dumbest belief they had when they were kids. The tweet got more than 93k likes and almost 7k retweets. 

Image credits: fklv (Obsolete hipster)

The Twitter user started the thread by sharing her own belief that birds grew from bird seeds and that she even managed to prove this to be right. In the comments, people also shared their own beliefs that they soon understood to be nonsense. Even though these thoughts were false assumptions, now they make thousands of people laugh and think of their own funny childhood stories.

More Info: Twitter

#2

Dumbest-Beliefs-Kids-Not-True

wellhiddencat Report

Add photo comments
POST
Bee / she/her
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How dare you reveal his secret identity? Just between the two of us, my dad is his associate!

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#3

Dumbest-Beliefs-Kids-Not-True

perquinx Report

#4

Dumbest-Beliefs-Kids-Not-True

Kyubayas Report

Add photo comments
POST
Bee / she/her
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought people who spoke English were just faking it and everyone's native language was Ukrainian.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#9

Dumbest-Beliefs-Kids-Not-True

Boydle11 Report

Add photo comments
POST
glowworm2
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My father actually told me what Roxanne was actually about when I was young, but I didn't know what a prostitute was at the time.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#12

Dumbest-Beliefs-Kids-Not-True

Moz_Art2 Report

Add photo comments
POST
Estelle Winwoode
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was little a whole bunch of people tried to get me to believe in that guy too! But at around the same time they wanted me to believe that a fairy took my lost baby teeth from under the pillow or out of a glass of water and left money instead, and they wanted me to believe SOMETHING (a magic rabbit?) left easter eggs hidden around the place, and also that a fat bearded man in a red suit broke into the house once a year to leave presents for children. The man in the sky was meant to be scary, but it was clearly just another made up character. And there was nothing to show for it like there was for the other characters. I decided against all of them.

Estelle Winwoode
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maria Schneider, I didn't need science to see through the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny or Santa Claus. Really, this is what happened: all these guys were presented to me at around the same time - it was not possible for me to believe that they were real. Do you still believe in the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny? Did you need science to help you decide? No, you didn't. Science isn't necessary to see that these characters are all just ideas.

Load More Replies...
Phils
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too bad. The Bible talks about a guy who healed people, took care of the poor, fought against those in power that oppressed the marginalized, called out those that made religion severe and meaningless, and talked constantly about a God that loves people. Not sure what you have against those attributes. I think we need more of that in this world.

Ozacoter
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You mean a god that created horrors like cancer in little children, ebola or the current pandemic? That condones a corrupt chuch that has been violent and criminal for centuries? ... That god does not exist but if he did he shouldnt be worshiped

Load More Replies...
MrOwlAteMyMetalWorm.
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was a kid I thought God sent angels down earth to give kids to parents ,like my mom would be sleeping one day and next day morning she notice she had kid in her stomach but my question was how did God know who were married who were not?I didn't know unmarried people could have kids.I thought God was the Real Spy.Lol,I nevered asked my Mom.

Estelle Winwoode
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, I thought the same thing! Since I was told that god made us and sent babies to mothers, but only to MARRIED mothers (as far as I knew then), then how did god know when women were married? I guessed that god must be keeping track of the paperwork when a wedding happened. I wasn't very impressed by the idea of officework in heaven.

Load More Replies...
anarkzie
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even though this is probably meant as a joke, I did actually believe this up until the age of about 12 or 13. I really felt a loss when It dawned on me that it was not the case.

Goth Nurse
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This also can be, and mostly is, true. This is how kids learn about Christianity. This is how I was taught, but fortunately I started to think for myself and came to my senses - I'm very much atheist now.

Load More Replies...
First Name Last Name
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believed that people would refrain from making judgments on concepts until they had studied them enough to fully understand them. I thought that is what intelligence was. Most of these comments sound like movie reviews by people who never saw the movie.

Estelle Winwoode
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Children of 4 or 5 years don't make judgements on religion - or on any subject - after studying them enough to fully understand them. And what have religion and intelligence got to do with each other, anyway? Is religious understanding only for the intelligent, in your view?

Load More Replies...
Kanga9ine
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At 5, my mom and brother and I flew to California to join dad, who had been transferred. After mistaking the Grand Canyon for a snake, I asked her when we were going to see God. I figured we were in his back yard or neighborhood and we'd see him out mowing the lawn or washing his car.

Trond Øien
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it turns out that there is such a thing as a man in the sky. He really sucks at hiring. Imo a big percentage of his ground crew sucks.

Christy Smith
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jesus, that's worded perfectly, and is so very true (except I've always been an Atheist, luckily I never had to come to terms about religion, and the Bible is nothing more than contraindications, along w/a god that's, hands down, the biggest narcissistic sociopath whose ever 'lived', a wizard who demands his ego to be stroked constantly by humans. Who has setup rules that state you are to praise him constantly, and who will smite you for the tiniest thing. Yep, your religion sounds super fun and stress free.

Raven DeathShade
Community Member
3 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

I am Catholic! Though it seems that this person in the post wasn't taught correctly, nor were most people in these comments.

Load More Replies...
QuotedPrawn7490
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Catholicism has its flaws, as does any religion. But I mean you need to believe in some form of higher power or a supreme being?

Jaded Queen
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No u don't. U only need belief for solace. What any able being needs is seeking

Load More Replies...
Nikki Sevven
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now think about how horrible that would be: someone deliberately manipulating you and your situations just to see how you react. Does that someone deserve worship or condemnation?

Raven DeathShade
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, it's more like someone trying to make you stronger to survive the torments of the modern world, but sure. It seems like the main problem most people have with Catholicism is the amount of misinformation that gets spread around.

Load More Replies...
Emma Hunt
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believe theres something out there, but maybe not this jerk.

Alex The Fanperson
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Bible: Love everyone! Also the Bible: 90% of the population is goin' to hell ahahaha

Kanga9ine
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Bible is the most sold book in the world. It is also the least read. Who or whatever or wherever people feel at peace and closer to the head honcho, I never question. I personally picture Him and Jesus, chillin in the man cave watching what's happening on earth. Next thing He smacks his forehead and yells "I never said that! How the hell did they get that out it? Who translated this stuff. I thought you proofread everything." Jesus shakes his head slowly and mumbles "I told you to computerize all this stuff. I mean, we ARE THE CLOUD." Then they have another beer and God gets back to play his Wi game to see what we screw up next.

R M
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

let poeple believe in what they want to think and don't label this belief as nonsensical and whatever the other words people are using in the comments. then you wonder why people don't get along, you can leave your beliefs (atheist or not) to one side

Paradise
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My parents had me go to Sunday school when I was about 5 and again for a bit at 6 1/2.... Not because they wre religious, just so I would get out of the house while my older (by 2 years) brother stayed home. Not sure if I should be sad about that.

Norart
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fortunately most of you seem to know everything, so mysteries of the universe are of no use to you. I feel sorry if you can't entertain the possibility of the infinite, unknowable Divine.

BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish BP would stop putting things like this up because it causes a lot of people in the comments to say negative things toward each other and each other's beliefs.

Powercat
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That guy seems pretty judgemental for someone “perfect” 😆

debrina blackmoon
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The whole concept of god, hell, etc. is extremely FUCCKED UP. So glad I quit believing such delusions a long time ago. Whatever works, tho'.

Load More Replies...
Robert Thompson
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the sky? I suppose if you count a distant planet as "in the sky" you could technically be correct. But he can't do ANYTHING. One example of something he can not do is Titus 1:2 KJV Further more, the judgement is forgiving and anything but harsh. And situations are created by the free will of our fellow humans. Rev. Dr. ▢▢▢▢▢▢ you have it close enough to be 100% wrong.

Stephanie IV
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who in his right mind would teach children something so overtly simplistic? I would have turned my back on faith long ago if I’d ever been fed such nonsense. Image ban suddenly doesn’t seem so repressive.

LivingTheDream
Community Member
3 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

ah.. Disguising hatred of Christianity and other opposing beliefs in the guise of comedy. Never thought I would see that on Bored Panda..... said nobody ever.

Ayuso
Community Member
3 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Almost right! It is not a man, it is God

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#13

Dumbest-Beliefs-Kids-Not-True

AnnaGHughes Report

Add photo comments
POST
Johnny Rodriguez
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Understandable. 1 is the smallest-100 is the largest. It's a unit of measurement that children can relate to..

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#17

Dumbest-Beliefs-Kids-Not-True

bmanta25 Report

Add photo comments
POST
Robert T
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well there is definitely some miserable git that turns them all to red when he sees me coming.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#18

Dumbest-Beliefs-Kids-Not-True

twelve1784 Report

Add photo comments
POST
Stephanie Did It
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought that long haired dogs and cats were girls and short haired ones were boys.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#19

Dumbest-Beliefs-Kids-Not-True

WillStirs_ Report

Add photo comments
POST
Al Christensen
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It bothers me when parents give a child a name that sounds cute for infants and children but immature for adults. I sometimes suggest, "Put 'President' at the beginning of the name. How how appropriate does that combination sound?"

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#20

Dumbest-Beliefs-Kids-Not-True

otltrnehleein Report

Add photo comments
POST
An Co
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For me, I thought there was a black and white period, a low-resolution period, and a normal one.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#22

Dumbest-Beliefs-Kids-Not-True

greylurk Report

Add photo comments
POST
Guido Pisano
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am italian but when I speak/write in english I think in english I do not translate from italian...

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#24

Dumbest-Beliefs-Kids-Not-True

gravite56 Report

Add photo comments
POST
HoneyBun Arts
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always thought when a woman threw up she was pregnant immediately after. This was thought when i was 6 or 7. Every time i threw up after that i sobbed. 🤷🏻‍♀️

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#25

Dumbest-Beliefs-Kids-Not-True

shortsarecomfy Report

Add photo comments
POST
Solidhog
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I heard the term "Great depression" the first time I thought it was because evrybody was really unhappy with how things were going. They never explained it here in the UK fully in history lessons. They just said "and at that time America was going through the great depression."

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#31

Dumbest-Beliefs-Kids-Not-True

GlandExpression Report

Add photo comments
POST
Lawless
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s one way to keep the ruffles to yourself

View more commentsArrow down menu
#32

Dumbest-Beliefs-Kids-Not-True

wowtoospooky Report

Add photo comments
POST
StrangeLittleThing
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to think when there was a young version of a person on a program or movie then it was actually a video of the actor when they were a kid

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#35

Dumbest-Beliefs-Kids-Not-True

JustinWhang Report

Add photo comments
POST
Stephanie Did It
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like when Elmer Fudd stuck the rifle barrel into the hole and it curled up out of the hole behind him!

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu