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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. 

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Make It Make Sense

Make It Make Sense

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#2

Can't Afford To Be Taxed

Can't Afford To Be Taxed

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#3

Simple As That

Simple As That

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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.

#4

Tough Times Always Reveal The Crybabies

Tough Times Always Reveal The Crybabies

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#5

Never To Be Satisfied

Never To Be Satisfied

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#6

Never Happening

Never Happening

Monsur_Ausuhnom Report

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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.”

#7

Well You're Not Wrong

Well You're Not Wrong

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#8

The Company Has Needs... Which Don't Include Employees I Guess

The Company Has Needs... Which Don't Include Employees I Guess

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#9

It's Just Sad

It's Just Sad

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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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#10

Go Ruin Your Own Counties

Go Ruin Your Own Counties

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#11

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

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

GerryConnolly Report

#12

Murica

Murica

Monsur_Ausuhnom Report

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.

#13

Same Tired Playbook

Same Tired Playbook

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#14

Ew, A Lab Diamond?

Ew, A Lab Diamond?

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#15

This One Got Me Boiling

This One Got Me Boiling

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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.

#16

Despised One

Despised One

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#17

I Knew It!

I Knew It!

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#18

Never. Murica

Never. Murica

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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!

#19

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Teleworking

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Teleworking

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#20

Still Doing Better Than You

Still Doing Better Than You

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#21

A Big Lesson For All!!

A Big Lesson For All!!

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#22

He Borrowed A Family For His Campaign Picture

He Borrowed A Family For His Campaign Picture

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#23

Misdirected Anger

Misdirected Anger

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G A
Community Member
1 month 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

RabidChild
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not all military. Many join for the opportunity to see other countries and meet other peoples. For many, that 's the only way they might be able to see the rest of the world.

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

I can guarantee that anyone here illegally is NOT being treated better than an American citizen. How did we even get here? It's such a blatant obvious lie.

Bernd Herbert
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These Maga morons really think that illegal immigrants get money, a place to live just to vote for the Democrats in the next election. And they don't even see the obvious flaw in their "argument"

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just me
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok, let's say that's all true. Why isn't the answer "take better care of our active soldiers and veterans"?

John L
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because they literally think that once a vet has taken a bullet or shrapnel, they have served their purpose and toss them aside for a "fresh" one.

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Texmaam
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I swear to God a passing neighbor said she moved here to Texas because the Venezuelans were living in camps on peoples lawns in Arizona? Wtf lady. Not only was she clearly not US born, but she was walking 2 mastives(?) dogs. I told her with a straight face to save the dogs from being eaten? She walked off w/o answering. Too bad, I was just getting started.

Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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1 month ago

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Helena
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We're trying, but the lower half of our bell curve is seriously stubborn.

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Heras buddy
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What about the people who served in our military without being a citizen. Then came back and got deported because of PTSD. If they are willing to die fror this country they should be made a citizen.

Robin Roper
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The 2.5 years he waited for the surgery was for him to try therapy so as to avoid the surgery. All heath care providers, including the VA do this.

SAF saf
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds about right, "waiting" is a misleading term here. This guy just hates immigrants period.

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Jaya
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone once said: Other people who are suffering are not my enemy.

Gustav Gallifrey
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If a four-star general needed a similar operation, would he be likely to have to wait 2.5 years for it? No, of course not. But, a sergeant has to wait 2.5 years. So, it's not like they didn't have the resources to do it, the VA system just lacked the will to do it. Not the fault of immigrants illegal or otherwise.

EJN
Community Member
4 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are you not angry with the Vet Admin.? They are the ones who are screwing up your life and not some guy named Pedro looking for a job in the fields. You are full of righteousness and also full of sh*t.

MC C
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And these comments right here are an example of how you idiots can not hold two thoughts in your head at the same time without it blowing up. Yes our veterans should have better healthcare than immigrants on Medicare, if that sounds wrong to you then you should just go F off. We should fix the VA before extending Medicare to immigrants that don't have a job that provides health insurance.

Orysha
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Free health insurance for every one should be mandatory in civilised countries. You don't want to see what tuberculosis could do if it's not cured or any contagious disease.

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Bob Brooce
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll be damned. TIL that illegal immigrants can go get better treatment from the VA than US veterans can. Who'd a thunk?

Lyone Fein
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He clearly doesn't hate all foreigners. Or even all immigrants. He specifically discusses illegal immigrants who do, in fact, receive medical treatment while being detained in ICE centers.

Manana Man
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1 month ago

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Yeah, illegal immigrants should definitely be treated better than the military for some reason.

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#24

Fancy That

Fancy That

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#25

This Is Literally Unconstitutional…

This Is Literally Unconstitutional…

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#26

Any Bulls**t Lie Will Do In The Name Of Fascism

Any Bulls**t Lie Will Do In The Name Of Fascism

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#27

Wild And Very Sad

Wild And Very Sad

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#28

What Can I Say Just America

What Can I Say Just America

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#29

On Double Standards

On Double Standards

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#30

System Is Failing

System Is Failing

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#31

Ope

Ope

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#32

Someone Who's Clearly Not Racist

Someone Who's Clearly Not Racist

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#33

The Far-Right Sure Do Come Real Close To Getting It Sometimes

The Far-Right Sure Do Come Real Close To Getting It Sometimes

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#34

Great Question!

Great Question!

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#35

It Doesn’t Make Any Sense

It Doesn’t Make Any Sense

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#36

How To Explain Maga To Boomers. You're Welcome America

How To Explain Maga To Boomers. You're Welcome America

PawPaw_Burlap Report

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#37

Times Have Changed

Times Have Changed

John_1992_funny Report

#38

Mom

Mom

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#39

Yp

Yp

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#40

Murica! Freedumb!

Murica! Freedumb!

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#41

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

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

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#42

The Percentage Is Probably Higher

The Percentage Is Probably Higher

Monsur_Ausuhnom Report

#43

You Can't Get Any More Divorced Than This

You Can't Get Any More Divorced Than This

MoreMotivation Report

#44

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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#45

Facepalm

Facepalm

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#46

Imagine Being This Dumb

Imagine Being This Dumb

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#47

The Audacity Of This Man

The Audacity Of This Man

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#48

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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#49

Oh The Irony

Oh The Irony

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#50

This Isn’t 1800s, Right?

This Isn’t 1800s, Right?

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#51

Let’s See How This Plan Works Out

Let’s See How This Plan Works Out

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#52

Wow 🤦

Wow 🤦

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#53

Why Do They Lie Like This?

Why Do They Lie Like This?

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#54

It Does Though?

It Does Though?

Plooshiy Report

#55

She’s Trans

She’s Trans

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#56

Yeah, Answer That!!

Yeah, Answer That!!

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#57

Matt Gaetz Also Voted Against Fema Funding Right Before Hurricane Helene Struck

Matt Gaetz Also Voted Against Fema Funding Right Before Hurricane Helene Struck

Mr__O__ Report

#58

😭🤦

😭🤦

Nice_Substance9123 Report

#59

Murica

Murica

Monsur_Ausuhnom Report

#60

AI Bros Discover Copyright Infringement

AI Bros Discover Copyright Infringement

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#61

Totally Normal Behavior For The Richest Man

Totally Normal Behavior For The Richest Man

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#62

Still Figuring It Out

Still Figuring It Out

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#63

I Think This Guy's Name Is The First Clue

I Think This Guy's Name Is The First Clue

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#64

"Help Me Step-Government, A Hurricane Destroyed My State Again"

"Help Me Step-Government, A Hurricane Destroyed My State Again"

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#65

Elon Suspends A Journalist For Sharing The Jd Vance Dossier

Elon Suspends A Journalist For Sharing The Jd Vance Dossier

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United States Representative:

United States Representative:

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#67

This Finland Thing Brought All The Racists Out Of Hiding

This Finland Thing Brought All The Racists Out Of Hiding

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#68

Jd Vance’s Solution To Curbing School Shootings: “We Have To Make The Doors Lock Better. We Have To Make The Doors Stronger, We’ve Got To Make The Windows Stronger.”

Jd Vance’s Solution To Curbing School Shootings: “We Have To Make The Doors Lock Better. We Have To Make The Doors Stronger, We’ve Got To Make The Windows Stronger.”

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#69

I Don't Know

I Don't Know

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#70

I Just Died From Cringe

I Just Died From Cringe

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#71

This Is Pretty Weird

This Is Pretty Weird

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#72

More Than One Facepalm Here

More Than One Facepalm Here

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#73

Man Smashes Signed Taylor Swift Guitar After Buying It For $4,000 At Auction

Man Smashes Signed Taylor Swift Guitar After Buying It For $4,000 At Auction

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#74

The European Mind Cannot Comprehend A Company This Dedicated To Not Closing

The European Mind Cannot Comprehend A Company This Dedicated To Not Closing

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#75

“The Gays”

“The Gays”

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#76

I'm Tired Of Pretending That Hard Work Will Get Me Somewhere In Life

I'm Tired Of Pretending That Hard Work Will Get Me Somewhere In Life

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