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If there’s one thing the digital age has taught us, it’s that nothing disappears from the internet. Everyone keeps receipts of past social media activity in some form, a few of which may bite back in the future. 

That’s where the Facepalm subreddit comes in. This online group collects screenshots of people’s posts worthy of the spotlight of shame, some from public figures. 8.3 million members keep the page alive with tweets and replies showing how questionably some people’s minds work. 

Go ahead and see for yourself. Here’s a compilation of the images that stood out to us. Some may shake your faith in humanity, so proceed with caution. 

How you’re perceived online carries the same weight as your reputation in real life. If anything, the former is a highly valuable currency in the current age of technology. 

According to the Pew Research Center, 91% of people tend to believe what they gather from search engine results. The Edelman Trust Barometer also found that 65% of people believe these results more than any other source.

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Simple As That

Simple As That

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Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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Tough Times Always Reveal The Crybabies

Tough Times Always Reveal The Crybabies

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Julia Mckinney
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1 day ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, people would tell me they can't breathe with a mask on because "asthma". I'd then ask "so, where's your inhaler? I have asthma, I wear a mask and carry mine in my purse". I generally got a blank look or they'd walk off.

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Enter online reputation management. As the name suggests, it’s the process of monitoring and influencing the narrative of how people see your brand. Your goal is to find the balance between positive and negative feedback. 

Online reputation management is necessary for companies as it can impact a person’s buying decisions. Recent surveys found that 60% of consumers would avoid purchasing from a brand that may appear “untrustworthy.”

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Florida Needs Help, But Their Reps Said No To Fema Funding

Florida Needs Help, But Their Reps Said No To Fema Funding

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Having a reputable image online isn’t only applicable to distinguished public figures. A random Twitter user lost her NASA internship after posting a profanity-laced tweet. 

According to the story posted by Norton’s Reputation Defender, the post got the attention of former NASA engineer Homer Hickam, who is also on the National Space Council. The person apologized, but it isn’t clear if NASA reinstated her internship.

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#11

Go Ruin Your Own Counties

Go Ruin Your Own Counties

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SCamp
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On behalf of all thinking Australians, I apologise for Rupert Murdoch’s existence

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Proactive participation is one way to achieve a stellar online reputation. As digital marketing expert Tripp Donnelly wrote in an article for Forbes, lurking on social media platforms is no longer a smart move. 

“Participation means more than just having a profile,” Donnelly stated, adding that analyzing online interactions can also help understand the audience for more effective communication.

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Murica

Murica

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Gia SDP
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19 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As an American, I have to be very clear that I don't love private health insurance. The reality is we have NO CHOICE.

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This One Got Me Boiling

This One Got Me Boiling

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Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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1 day ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder why she is atheist when she has such a stable and loving religious parent?

MaximumKarmaSaint
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17 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder why the way this is written implies that the daughter has stopped her already?

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Bernd Herbert
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's shocking that there are people around that still think the world works like that. There millions of atheists in the US alone, and no, they do not all have cancer. How could you even make such a connection?

nm (he/him)
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14 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This stupid "pious" b***h doesn't know that many religious persons die from cancer as well?

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Miss Tinker
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cancer seems the least of this girl’s problems with a mother like you.

Anthorn
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15 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

can't quite tell, but if that post is from Quora it is 100% a troll.

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Renee Fiola-Homen
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9 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a woman of faith and am disgusted by this mother's response to her daughter not believing. For one thing what she is telling her is completely false. God loves that little girl regardless and would never strike a person with cancer. Please lady , you don't know what you are talking about!

UKGrandad
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8 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Letting that little girl get cancer in the first place is a funny way of showing its love. Possessing omniscience and omnipotence means it didn't have to create a world with cancer and every other disease, but it did it anyway.

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Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het
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19 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm assuming that this God-fearing parent would never consider visiting a doctor and would, instead, just pray harder?

Beth Wheeler
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9 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh this person is just disgusting thinking this kid has cancer and will go to hell because she doesn't believe in God

Virgil Blue
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12 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A God that would do something like that jest out of spite is not worth worshipping, real or not.

Rodney Bowie
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14 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Man do I wish I could talk with whoever posted that. I'd tell them how I took a full package of sleeping pills because of religious talk like this (protestant christianity specifically).

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Many make the mistake of prioritizing self-promotion whenever they are online. It makes them seem unnatural, which can turn off their audience. People gravitate toward a genuine human connection, and excessive self-glorification takes that away. 

As Donnelly notes, constant positive engagement leads to more meaningful relationships, albeit digital ones. It can also significantly improve one’s presence on social media and search engines.

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Still Doing Better Than You

Still Doing Better Than You

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General Anaesthesia
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like your hotel rooms, Rach, you can rent a Ferrari for 20 minutes or multiples thereof.

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We’d like to hear your thoughts, dear readers. What do you attribute these head-scratching posts to? Are people just that misinformed? Let us know in the comment boxes below!

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This Is Literally Unconstitutional…

This Is Literally Unconstitutional…

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Establishment clause! "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...". Thanks to these religious fanatics, we seem to have to relitigate this every year or so now.

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Misdirected Anger

Misdirected Anger

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G A
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"They sent me abroad to kill foreigners. I hate them all...." military mentality

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Fancy That

Fancy That

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G A
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Manly Traitor Green with her man hands chief among them. Amazing she is anti trans when she seems to be transitioning

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What Can I Say Just America

What Can I Say Just America

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SCamp
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People defend tipping because a) the workers don’t earn enough (businesses’ problem not customers’) and b) it would raise prices if they were paid more … and prices get raised anyway

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Wild And Very Sad

Wild And Very Sad

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QueerAxolotls
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19 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone in NC (who avoided the hurricane, but my mom works in the government so its disaster response calls 24/7 for her) its insane. There are ARMED MILITIAS trying to stop FEMA from helping people. A major city (Asheville) DOESNT HAVE RUNNING WATER. Not clean, not drinkable, no RUNNING WATER AT ALL. And these dipshits are making it worse.

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On Double Standards

On Double Standards

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It Doesn’t Make Any Sense

It Doesn’t Make Any Sense

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RabidChild
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17 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was the old America, MAGA America doesn't want to spread democracy, they would hand Ukraine to Putin and put Israeli owned luxury hotels all across Gaza. Those "patriots" sure do love them some violent dictators.

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#39

Patton Oswalt On Point Here LOL, Elmo Is So Transparent!

Patton Oswalt On Point Here LOL, Elmo Is So Transparent!

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Ladedah
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1 day ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People have the freedom to speak; they do not in fact have the right to be heard. Blocking and muting doesn't stop speech; it stops the listening. So basically, he's giving people back their right to harass and bully people who've opted to avoid it. Great idea, moron. 🙄

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Imagine Being This Dumb

Imagine Being This Dumb

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G A
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1 day ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Florida Woman replying to someone who chooses to call themselves a turd? Some low IQs on display....

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The Tampa Bay Area's Main Hospital And Only Trauma Center Is Built On An Island At Sea Level

The Tampa Bay Area's Main Hospital And Only Trauma Center Is Built On An Island At Sea Level

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The whole state of Florida is barely above sea level for now. The highest point in the whole state is only 105 meters and it's so far inland it's almost in Alabama.

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#47

I See So Many Political Stuff So Wanted To Add Some Chances

I See So Many Political Stuff So Wanted To Add Some Chances

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Deborah B
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18 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And she was replying "I choose to identify myself with my personal accomplishments, not my marital status. I see no reason to signal my marital status, because I'm not available for a relationship with you either way."

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#49

This Isn’t 1800s, Right?

This Isn’t 1800s, Right?

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Owen
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'I am so insecure, that if someone else looks at my wife I feel threatened.'

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Oh The Irony

Oh The Irony

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