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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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#1
Insanity
Kamiru 2 years ago
as someone who has been homeless outside we would rather sleep UNDER the benches to prevent being soaked by the rain | here in belgium they do their upmost best to prevent the homeless from sleeping in.. places put poles in any flat surface, block porchessend policemen to arrest the homeless ( includeing searching them which means getting us naking yes even underage teenage me! cops do this! so really sleeping inside of a station where there are CAMERAS and you know people will tell on you and get the police ((some people-quisling even offer to take you in call the cops when you're not looking keep an eye on you and get you arrested so we don't stay in the streets being completely harmless but stay in a cell after having been stripped!!)
#2
On The Media
#3
Gun Ownership...
Mad Dragon 2 years ago
I can’t even get a full-sized bottle of shampoo through security, but this yahoo thinks he’s getting a gun onto a plane?
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?
#4
Am I Wrong? No, It's The Hundreds Of Years Of Science That Are Wrong!
Nina 2 years ago
If I had received that assignment I wouldn’t give an F minus because that would be too high. I would give a Z minus (which I know it’s made up but I think we should make a whole other grading system for people like this) I would only give a Z minus if it was well written but I doubt that would be possible for a person with an IQ score in the negatives.
#5
Such A Dumbass
Bri Lancaster 2 years ago (edited)
I don't know who's dumber, the girl or the boyfriend. What are they going to live on if he doesn't get an education? And don't go feminist on me people, she clearly isn't the type to get an education for herself if the most important thing to her is that "my boyfriend turned down 5 fully paid scholarships just to stay here with me, because all I care about is that a man validate me and make me feel pretty and wanted even if it costs turning down 5 paid scholarships."
#6
An 8 Year Old Shouldn’t Have To Do This
Devil's Advocate 2 years ago
Land of the free... except everything costs crazy amounts...and then gets tax added at the checkout...
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Bender Bending Rodríguez 2 years ago
I don't agree. It's good for a child to learn what debt is. It is not good for a child to have actual debt.
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Kris Dargan 2 years ago
I remember starving in school because they said my parents made too much money for me to get a reduced price lunch. They don't take into account what bills your family's paying though so instead I just starved.
Mary Rose Kent 2 years ago
I’m so sorry! I grew up in poverty, but it was in the 1960s, so there were still safety nets, and we always ate. Sometimes we ate one big pot of beans (Navy beans, Pinto beans, White beans) for weeks on end, but we always ate. But my grandparents paid for us to get new shoes for school, and my grandmother made us clothes as well. I knew where every secondhand store in Santa Clara County was located, because that’s where we got everything else. Amazingly, I still love secondhand shopping.
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Snorkeldorf 2 years ago (edited)
Yes this does happen in the U.S. Sometimes if their parents are behind on the lunch fund, they still get a sandwich with a slice of cold cheese and maybe a carton of milk. There are children who have had the lunch they selected taken away from them when they get to the end of the line and it comes up that the account is out of money. The fact that this child did this to help others is honor parade worthy. Some parents are too embarrassed to participate in the free lunch programs, if offered at all. My child's school handled it in such a way that nobody knew what kids got a free lunch. Again, free lunch programs are not always offered and some families do not "officially" qualify.
Sabrina Fisher 2 years ago
If you balance is depleted for school lunches my school would give us a sack lunch instead of hot. It had a PB&J, string cheese and a milk. Thank god kids don't judge the poor kids... oh wait.
user4517 2 years ago
The National School Lunch Program was instituted to address those that do not have sufficient funds to pay for lunch. There are also multiple state programs supporting during and after school meals. Suggest someone talk to this school to get their act together and use the existing resources.
buttonpusher 2 years ago
Imagine a mafia made up of dinner ladies threatening to kneecap you with a rolling pin if you don't cough up.
Ryan Deschanel 2 years ago
Wow, that's depressing to see that bitter socialists try to gaslight people into seeing a feel-good story as a dystopian abomination.
Brian Bennett 2 years ago
Yes we are 'mericans and proud of it! (Don't forget the taxes sonny!)
Devil's Advocate 2 years ago
Run by labour and desperate for devolution because they hate the English for not reason almost as much as Scotland.
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Eppe 2 years ago
Kids having to work to be able to eat in a country where billionaires are having a space race d**k measuring contest is a sad thing. It's good that you stepped up when you had to at that young age, but there should have been no need for it anywhere in the world.
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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.”
#7
Slayed
Nadia Monteira 2 years ago
And finger prints when getting an ID in Europe and Apple, Google and Facebook tracking your every move and emails
#8
Looks Like Satan Won!
#9
I Think You Will Survive The Vaccine
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?”
#10
Appropriate Enogh For Me I Wold Say
#11
Ironic Idiots
#12
Wasn't Flat Doesn't Moon
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.
#14
Sure Can!
#15
On Math
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.
#16
On Alaska
#17
Wearing Shoes Not Necessary For Our Survival!
Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger 2 years ago
... or clothes in general. Although I am probably rather grateful Mr. Clark didn't contemplate that
#18
People Still Wearing A Mask Below Their Nose Have Less Brain Cells Than A Baby
#19
You Don't Know Anything
#20
Good Old Lead
#21
If You're That Suspicious Of Your Partner You Shouldn't Be With Them
#22
On 2003
#23
"But Thats Soshulism"
#24
One Of My Extended Family Members Has An Unfortunate Co-Worker...
#25
Yeah, Sounds About Right
#26
I Am A Spicy Sausage
#27
When A So Called "News" Network Only Has Time To Attack A Senior Dog
YinzerGhost 2 years ago
I hope whatever blackmail Trump held over Graham comes out anyway so that his soul-selling was for nothing.
#28
Sad That This Is The World We Live In
#29
On Genes
#30
She Almost Had It
I I 2 years ago
crazy that big corps cash in billions in profits yet they pay workers rubbish wages then the government has to top up their wages , yet we still have people thinking this is ok , and to boot we still pay more in tax than them ???? people need to see the real enemy , and it's not each other for sure
#31
If Vaccines Were Healthy...
Mark Howell 2 years ago
Had my Polio vaccine from a spoon in the 70's. (Written with the help of a medium) ;o)
#32
On Tests
#33
Boomers On Fixing America
Sanguinius 2 years ago
All the members of the band are of Armenian descent, and each has a terminal point in their family history where they can no longer trace their lineage due to the Armenian genocide that Turkey initiated during World War 1. They have been trying to raise awareness of this event since the foundation of their band, which was named System of a Down after a poem written by backup vocalist/guitarist Daron Malakian which describes the erasure of an entire generation of Armenians.
#34
What Does Nestle Wants To Tell?
#35
The Sunburn Won’t Give You Cancer, But The Sunscreen Will
#36
You Must Unlearn, What You Have Learned
#37
Math Is Hard
#38
Uber Eats Super Bowl Ad For “Eat Local” Does More Harm Than Good
#39
No Words
#40
Hell To The No
#41
I Wish This Was Fake. Meet Jenn
#42
Death Metal
#43
Does This Mean It’s Over?
#44
This Would Be Funnier If It Wasn’t So Dangerous
Ray Martin 2 years ago
This was someone who was responsible for providing life saving medication to people. Not just a new vaccine, but insulin, heart medication, cancer treatments, birth control, blood pressure medication. Think about that for a moment.
#45
G E O L O G Y C L A S S
Steve Riddle 2 years ago
Reminds me of a Joke. A Blonde girl yells to another Blonde girl across the river, "How do I get across the River?" The Blonde on the other side yells, "You're already there!"
#46
Have You Tried A Pregnancy Test? Tractor Supply Should Have Them
The Frenchiest Fry 2 years ago
Before I read this properly I thought it said 'one of my eggplants hasn't laid eggs in a while'
#47
Black Friday. No Spaces To Park. He Saw Me Taking The Pic, Flipped Me Off And Called Me Karen
#48
I Love My Brewery But This Makes No Sense
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JitkaBlitka 2 years ago
I've seen at least half of them before, some of them multiple times...
Rachael Sampson 2 years ago
Except for the gross and untrue hair color "jokes" someone made earlier, these were all just hilariously sad.
Lauren Caswell 2 years ago
I'm guessing you've heard it too much and it rubs you the wrong way. I will be more aware from today of not making this error. I don't think I've told a 'blonde joke' in years but I used to I'm sure, and I didn't consider over the years it actually does have harmful undertones. I don't know where it all originated though? I've heard that it was due to long term bleaching being bad for your brain cells back in the day, but that sounds like it could be bogus too 🤷♀️ it's like red head hatred: honestly most of the world has hair some shade of brown, and maybe we are all a bit jealous of the natural beauty and uniqueness of look that red and blonde haired ppl have in spades and shades. From a jelly brunette with red tones that you can hardly see, so yeah, brunette. Boring lol
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Christopher Duffy 2 years ago
Can someone explain this manifest destiny thing to me? I'll be honest, I'm not seeing it.
Impalpable 2 years ago
the political stuff kinda took the fun outta it tbh, but still 'twas funny
Chris Hardtke 2 years ago
Pro vaccine information isn’t propaganda. It’s hundreds of thousands of hours of applied medical knowledge.
Load More Replies... JitkaBlitka 2 years ago
I've seen at least half of them before, some of them multiple times...
Rachael Sampson 2 years ago
Except for the gross and untrue hair color "jokes" someone made earlier, these were all just hilariously sad.
Lauren Caswell 2 years ago
I'm guessing you've heard it too much and it rubs you the wrong way. I will be more aware from today of not making this error. I don't think I've told a 'blonde joke' in years but I used to I'm sure, and I didn't consider over the years it actually does have harmful undertones. I don't know where it all originated though? I've heard that it was due to long term bleaching being bad for your brain cells back in the day, but that sounds like it could be bogus too 🤷♀️ it's like red head hatred: honestly most of the world has hair some shade of brown, and maybe we are all a bit jealous of the natural beauty and uniqueness of look that red and blonde haired ppl have in spades and shades. From a jelly brunette with red tones that you can hardly see, so yeah, brunette. Boring lol
Load More Replies... Christopher Duffy 2 years ago
Can someone explain this manifest destiny thing to me? I'll be honest, I'm not seeing it.
Impalpable 2 years ago
the political stuff kinda took the fun outta it tbh, but still 'twas funny
Chris Hardtke 2 years ago
Pro vaccine information isn’t propaganda. It’s hundreds of thousands of hours of applied medical knowledge.
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