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Every year is notorious for different reasons. 2019 was the year of Trump’s public impeachments, full of highs and lows. And 2020… do we even really need to go there? I mean, this notorious sum up we published last year should do the job instead.

And it turned out that the year 2021 was no less messed up. With the pandemic becoming the new normal and changing the ways we live beyond recognition, making the real estate prices soar and leaving millennials in an eternal state of rental despair, the time of uncertainty proved to be the perfect breeding ground for false assumptions, fake news, and totally crazy myths. And boy, we had a ton of them.

So should we just give this year a medal for basically the dumbest 365 days in modern history? Well, below are some posts to prove we should. If not, we may wait for the next year to see if that one’s gonna be up for the challenge.

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Insanity

Insanity

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On The Media

On The Media

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Gun Ownership...

Gun Ownership...

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It’s safe to say that this year proved to be a perfect breeding ground for all levels of stupidity. From anti-vaxxers coming up with the most insane conspiracy theories to an unprecedented spike in online disinformation, people were not shy to come across as, let’s say, not exactly the brightest ones.

At the same time, human intelligence varies astonishingly and it’s pretty hard to label one person dumb and another one smart. After all, even the smartest bunch can be prone to stupid decisions and behaviors. And who are we to judge them?

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Am I Wrong? No, It's The Hundreds Of Years Of Science That Are Wrong!

Am I Wrong? No, It's The Hundreds Of Years Of Science That Are Wrong!

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Such A Dumbass

Such A Dumbass

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An 8 Year Old Shouldn’t Have To Do This

An 8 Year Old Shouldn’t Have To Do This

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Just because someone posts a thing you find dumb or don’t agree with, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re that—this is plain fact. Nevertheless, some people seem to be really confident in making bold and improvident statements. Meanwhile, others tend to stop, reflect and even criticize themselves before acting boldly and jumping to conclusions.

Well it turns out that confidence is a powerful thing. In most cases, it’s totally productive and we’d all benefit a fair share if we worked on having more of it. Also, too much self-criticism is destructive and traps us in an eternal limbo. So to find out when having too much bold confidence does no good, we spoke with Susan Petang, a certified life coach and the author of “The Quiet Zone Coaching.”

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Slayed

Slayed

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Looks Like Satan Won!

Looks Like Satan Won!

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I Think You Will Survive The Vaccine

I Think You Will Survive The Vaccine

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Susan explained that “overconfidence can cause us to make big mistakes, or take unnecessary risks,” so no, the saying ‘you can never be confident enough’ is not exactly right. “Being overconfident can also contribute to us feeling entitled, and not considering the feelings of others,” she said.

“It's important to have a healthy sense of self-esteem and self-confidence, that's rooted in reality, and consider the needs and feelings of others, too,” Susan said. She suggested asking yourself “Where do you fit into the network of people that surround you? How are you impacting their world?”

Moreover, in order to make sure that your actions are fair and not over-confident, Susan suggests considering a couple of things beforehand.

“A) Is what I plan on doing going to hurt someone?

B) Is what I plan on doing going to hurt me?

C) Am I willing to accept the potential consequences of this action?

D) Is this action something that fits into my value system? Would the person I aspire to do this?”

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Appropriate Enogh For Me I Wold Say

Appropriate Enogh For Me I Wold Say

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Ironic Idiots

Ironic Idiots

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Wasn't Flat Doesn't Moon

Wasn't Flat Doesn't Moon

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Understanding the consequences of your actions also plays a huge part in coming across as a smart person. This is not to say that consequences are unimportant, since they make us learn lessons, but in many instances, people are not open to any transformation coming from them, because it entails acknowledging the fact you were wrong.

For example, spreading fake news, like that there are microchips inserted with the covid jab, may seem innocent at first sight. But it contributes to profound consequences that include: distrust in the media; undermining the democratic process; fueling the platforms for harmful conspiracy theories and hate speech; and the spread of false or discredited science.

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On Cells

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Sure Can!

Sure Can!

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On Math

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In its profound sense, fake news creates a false reality that not just one or two people buy into, but thousands, and it creates a reality that those creating the fake news can manipulate to whatever they want it to be. Those lies, if continued to be perpetrated, can turn deadly or threaten societal stability.

Sadly, there's no proper system in place for transparency and accountability when it comes to what’s shared and who shares things on the internet. It’s still a grey area, where huge amounts of info are regurgitated on a daily basis. Should those people be held accountable? And this is an open-ended question, at least for now.

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On Alaska

On Alaska

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Wearing Shoes Not Necessary For Our Survival!

Wearing Shoes Not Necessary For Our Survival!

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People Still Wearing A Mask Below Their Nose Have Less Brain Cells Than A Baby

People Still Wearing A Mask Below Their Nose Have Less Brain Cells Than A Baby

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You Don't Know Anything

You Don't Know Anything

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Good Old Lead

Good Old Lead

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If You're That Suspicious Of Your Partner You Shouldn't Be With Them

If You're That Suspicious Of Your Partner You Shouldn't Be With Them

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On 2003

On 2003

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"But Thats Soshulism"

"But Thats Soshulism"

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One Of My Extended Family Members Has An Unfortunate Co-Worker...

One Of My Extended Family Members Has An Unfortunate Co-Worker...

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Yeah, Sounds About Right

Yeah, Sounds About Right

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I Am A Spicy Sausage

I Am A Spicy Sausage

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#27

When A So Called "News" Network Only Has Time To Attack A Senior Dog

When A So Called "News" Network Only Has Time To Attack A Senior Dog

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#28

Sad That This Is The World We Live In

Sad That This Is The World We Live In

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On Genes

On Genes

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She Almost Had It

She Almost Had It

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If Vaccines Were Healthy...

If Vaccines Were Healthy...

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On Tests

On Tests

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Boomers On Fixing America

Boomers On Fixing America

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What Does Nestle Wants To Tell?

What Does Nestle Wants To Tell?

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#35

The Sunburn Won’t Give You Cancer, But The Sunscreen Will

The Sunburn Won’t Give You Cancer, But The Sunscreen Will

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You Must Unlearn, What You Have Learned

You Must Unlearn, What You Have Learned

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Math Is Hard

Math Is Hard

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Uber Eats Super Bowl Ad For “Eat Local” Does More Harm Than Good

Uber Eats Super Bowl Ad For “Eat Local” Does More Harm Than Good

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No Words

No Words

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Hell To The No

Hell To The No

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#41

I Wish This Was Fake. Meet Jenn

I Wish This Was Fake. Meet Jenn

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Death Metal

Death Metal

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#43

Does This Mean It’s Over?

Does This Mean It’s Over?

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This Would Be Funnier If It Wasn’t So Dangerous

This Would Be Funnier If It Wasn’t So Dangerous

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G E O L O G Y C L A S S

G E O L O G Y C L A S S

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#46

Have You Tried A Pregnancy Test? Tractor Supply Should Have Them

Have You Tried A Pregnancy Test? Tractor Supply Should Have Them

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Black Friday. No Spaces To Park. He Saw Me Taking The Pic, Flipped Me Off And Called Me Karen

Black Friday. No Spaces To Park. He Saw Me Taking The Pic, Flipped Me Off And Called Me Karen

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#48

I Love My Brewery But This Makes No Sense

I Love My Brewery But This Makes No Sense

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#49

Can We Get An F

Can We Get An F

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And Finally, This Dude

And Finally, This Dude

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Note: this post originally had 102 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.

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