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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. 

#1

Make It Make Sense

Make It Make Sense

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

This should be the number one post. The world has gone mad and we're all just looking on.

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

Worst face-palm-worthy posts??? I expected something else, not the description of the sad reality of capitalism.

Blondie23
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's almost as if the culture in America is to keep everyone poor except the 1%.... huh.....

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

Now do the right thing. Pay a good salary and have universal health care!

General Anaesthesia
Community Member
1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even in those countries the wealth is sloshing upwards to the happy few and their corporations, just a little more slowly.

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

That is because capitalists like investment firms buy up businesses to make a profit. They make the profit by not paying the workers a decent wage.

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

Don't worry. It'll start trickling down any time now. Aaaaany time now...

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

My company, privately held so no public stock, is projected to only make 3.3 billion in profits this year, down from 3 5 last. As a result we are laying off thousands of workers, cutting resources to existing workers, being given more work and responsibilities with no pay, yet no executives are loosing bonuses or being let go.

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

I've read this twice, and I can't tell if you're a worker complaining, or the CEO bragging?

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

Nursing homes are absolutely scamming people. They charge per-patient at hundreds of dollars a day, not just double-dipping on having aides take care of multiple patients at a time but more like decasextuple-dipping. They make around 20 to 100x what they pay those aides per hour, depending on how "ethical" they are relatively.

OpheliaPoe
Community Member
1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where I worked, barely making above minimum wage, it was $7k+ a week. Beyond absurd! And yo bet we were scammed as employees. I was told that I'd get my vacation pay paid out during my FMLA when I had my baby and later when I called to ask when I'd get that pay I was told I hadn't filled out the necessary paperwork to get it. I ended up walking away from a s**t job that owned me 5 days of vacation pay. I couldn't go back because I knew they wouldn't give me the legally required break time to pump milk for my baby. Meanwhile the owners were just raking it in charging families up the butt and paying staff the bare minimum.

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

And this is precisely why capitalism, a greed-based philosophy, is doomed to fail. And no, I'm not advocating for the opposite extreme either, because that's equally stupid. I'm advocating for true social democracy. Which a LOT of the world has figured out. The US needs to get the damn memo.

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

It all goes to the corporate overloads and American billionaires

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

The rich get richer and the poor get more poor and we keep electing the same dirtbags that let it happen

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

But socialism is a dirty word? Capitalism without socialism is just abusive for most in the system.

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

The system is broken and it won't get better until it gets so bad people literally can't survive.

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

I agree with this but, clicking an up button feels wrong. Capitalism has really taken over from sense.

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

In my country average (not median!) pension is 1700 a month. Retirement homes charge on average 2250 a month (excluding extra's like laundry, hairdresser, medications...).

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

How is this on a list titled "50 Times People Made Fools Out Of Themselves By Exposing Their Stupidity"?

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

Well, someone has the money. Just not the people who should

Miki
Community Member
1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I must be very stupid because I can't see how this person make fool of themselve. This shoud be last because it's so true.

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

Look at who you elect to public office and who has the most influence on them. Then ask yourself how you can help even a little to change this.

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

All good questions. We should also look at insurance premiums and over regulation for eating into that money before it can get to the employees.

Rednose
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is this exposing one's stupidity? It is cogent observation and commentary that many would agree with.

Adam's Apple
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Applies mostly to the USA. And some say it's the best country in the world?

Slapdash1
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Welcome to America! Why don't you try to be like one of the civilised countries and join the 21st century?

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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

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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

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#12

Murica

Murica

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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.

#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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#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

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#37

Times Have Changed

Times Have Changed

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#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

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#43

You Can't Get Any More Divorced Than This

You Can't Get Any More Divorced Than This

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#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?

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#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

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#58

😭🤦

😭🤦

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#59

Murica

Murica

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#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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#66

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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