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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
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2 weeks 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
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2 weeks 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
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2 weeks 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
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2 weeks 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
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2 weeks 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
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2 weeks 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
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2 weeks 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...

Sky Render
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2 weeks 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
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2 weeks 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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Lew k
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2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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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Peter Bear
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2 weeks 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.

Rocket Surgeon
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2 weeks 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.

Gwyn
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It all goes to the corporate overloads and American billionaires

Adreana Julander
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2 weeks 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

Keith Lancaster
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2 weeks 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.

The Big Bad
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2 weeks 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.

ENSJ
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2 weeks 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
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2 weeks 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
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

Miki
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2 weeks 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
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2 weeks 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
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2 weeks 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
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10 hours 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
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1 week 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
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2 weeks 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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#3

Simple As That

Simple As That

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Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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2 weeks ago

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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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Julia Mckinney
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2 weeks 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.”

#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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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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SCamp
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2 weeks 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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#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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Gia SDP
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2 weeks 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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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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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.

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!

#20

Still Doing Better Than You

Still Doing Better Than You

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General Anaesthesia
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2 weeks 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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#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
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2 weeks 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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#24

Fancy That

Fancy That

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2 weeks ago

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#25

This Is Literally Unconstitutional…

This Is Literally Unconstitutional…

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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2 weeks 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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#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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QueerAxolotls
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2 weeks 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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#28

What Can I Say Just America

What Can I Say Just America

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SCamp
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2 weeks 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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#29

On Double Standards

On Double Standards

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#30

System Is Failing

System Is Failing

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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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#35

It Doesn’t Make Any Sense

It Doesn’t Make Any Sense

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RabidChild
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2 weeks 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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#37

Times Have Changed

Times Have Changed

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sofacushionfort
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The 15% who are boomers or the 0.10% who hold 50% of the capital wealth?

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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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Ladedah
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2 weeks 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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#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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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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2 weeks 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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#46

Imagine Being This Dumb

Imagine Being This Dumb

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G A
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2 weeks 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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#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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Deborah B
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2 weeks 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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#50

This Isn’t 1800s, Right?

This Isn’t 1800s, Right?

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Owen
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2 weeks 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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