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In life, we all get our chance to shine, like nailing an important presentation at work or leading the football team to victory. Such highs make us want to share our joy with everyone. On the other hand, we also have those embarrassing moments—searching for our keys while holding them or misplacing our groceries.

On such occasions, our common sense takes a backseat, and our brain refuses to function—a brain fart, if you will. But don’t worry, you are not alone. Sometimes, people are hilariously clueless and naive and thankfully, someone captured it on camera.

To help you momentarily forget your goof-ups and lift your spirits, Bored Panda has collected a list of silly things that people have said and done.

#1

Blaming Young People For Being Triggered

Blaming Young People For Being Triggered

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Lesson Learned

Lesson Learned

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#3

Never Get A Tattoo If You Can't Understand What It Says

Never Get A Tattoo If You Can't Understand What It Says

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Have you ever been in a situation where you randomly blank out or end up doing something silly, and wonder, "What was I thinking?" Welcome to the world of brain farts – those awkward moments when our mind stops functioning, leaving us confused and sometimes embarrassed.

Our brains are incredibly complex organs, capable of processing vast amounts of information efficiently. But they experience hiccups from time to time, or 'cognitive dysfunction'.

#4

It's Just Sad

It's Just Sad

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#5

All Because He Felt Bad He Didn’t Pay Her Enough

All Because He Felt Bad He Didn’t Pay Her Enough

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#6

Prove Me Wrong, Gladly

Prove Me Wrong, Gladly

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A brain fart, which can be linked to cognitive dysfunction, perfectly describes those instances when our mental processes seem to malfunction. Thankfully, many of these glitches are quite common and easy to manage.

We can hit a roadblock when our stress levels skyrocket or we are exhausted. This causes our attention to waver and our memory to play hide-and-seek. Picture this: you're working late in the night, trying to finish a last-minute project, and you keep reading the same paragraph over and over again, unable to understand a word of it.

It is hard to concentrate when our brains are pushed to the limit. In order to recharge our batteries, we should indulge in relaxing activities or hit the gym. This will not only soothe our soul but also help kick stress to the curb.

#7

The "Fidget Stick" Was Bothersome

The "Fidget Stick" Was Bothersome

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#8

Yikes

Yikes

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Ah, Yes, $4k Rent

Ah, Yes, $4k Rent

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Every Job Should Be Appreciated

Every Job Should Be Appreciated

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$15 Tacos

$15 Tacos

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#12

What Is This New Email You Speak Of?

What Is This New Email You Speak Of?

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In today's fast-paced world filled with distractions, staying focused can be difficult. One moment of distraction, and bam! our train of thought derails, leaving us wondering where it all went wrong. That's the magic (or rather, the mischief) of a brain fart, it sneaks up on us when we least expect it, turning our well-laid plans into hilarious moments.

Participating in meditation events or learning new breathing techniques helps to sharpen our attention and focus on the present moment. In fact, organizational tools such as calendars or to-do lists are a great way to keep your appointments and tasks in check. A structured approach helps prevent those "oops" moments.

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Judging A Book By Its Cover

Judging A Book By Its Cover

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Is That Why, Like, 3/4 Of The Population Is Lactose Intolerant?

Is That Why, Like, 3/4 Of The Population Is Lactose Intolerant?

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So Penguins Are Mammals Now

So Penguins Are Mammals Now

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While multitasking is impressive, sometimes it's a recipe for disaster. When we attempt to do too many tasks at once, our brains get overwhelmed, like a computer that has too many tabs open. And just like that, we start to lag because of the overload.

To avoid going from lightning-fast to snail's pace, one should focus on one task at a time. When we keep switching between different things, our brains need time to refocus and this prevents us from fully immersing ourselves in the task at hand. It’s harder to achieve meaningful progress while multitasking. So, remember to take a deep breath, and tackle things like the productivity pro you are.

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She Doesn't Know What's Coming

She Doesn't Know What's Coming

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#17

A Person Who Hacked My Credit Card Emailed Me, Asking Why I Canceled His Flight

A Person Who Hacked My Credit Card Emailed Me, Asking Why I Canceled His Flight

My credit card was hacked. I think the guy did it by hacking my Gmail account because he signed up for Priceline using the Gmail login button.

I called my bank and canceled it. I logged into Priceline to see if I could get any information about the person who booked the flight. I saw I could cancel it for no charge. So I did it because it was going to be faster to get a refund from Priceline than my bank.

Two days later I got this email. It had his photo and phone number. It matched the name on the flight too.

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#18

Excuse Me?

Excuse Me?

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Don’t forget, sleep is your brain's secret weapon that keeps your cognitive powers in top shape. Not getting enough rest can impair memory, attention, and your decision-making abilities. Imagine: You are staring blankly at the fridge, wondering what exactly you are looking for. It's like your brain hit the snooze button along with your alarm clock.

That's why it's important to prioritize quality sleep. Aim for a solid 7-9 hours of uninterrupted shut-eye every night, and it will help you efficiently tackle whatever challenges the day throws your way.

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Gatekeeping Gen-Xers From Their Own Music

Gatekeeping Gen-Xers From Their Own Music

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Umm... So Who's Gonna Tell Him

Umm... So Who's Gonna Tell Him

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Freedom Of Religion, Never Heard Of It

Freedom Of Religion, Never Heard Of It

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With a bit of mindfulness, a good night's sleep, and some stress-busting techniques up our sleeves, we can turn those dumb moments into tiny blips on the radar of our brilliant minds. Meanwhile, it never hurts to enjoy those occasional silly situations where we goof up. Have you ever experienced a brain fart? Tell us about your funniest struggles in the comments below.

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Of All The Things That Didn’t Happen, This Did Not Happen The Most

Of All The Things That Didn’t Happen, This Did Not Happen The Most

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My Sister Called And Asked Why Her Dryer Kept Stopping

My Sister Called And Asked Why Her Dryer Kept Stopping

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Ladies And Gentlemen, The Substances My Cleaning Woman Reported To The Police. It's A Thermal Paste For A Computer, Found Next To PC Parts

Ladies And Gentlemen, The Substances My Cleaning Woman Reported To The Police. It's A Thermal Paste For A Computer, Found Next To PC Parts

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I Have No Words

I Have No Words

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Probably Shouldn't Have Replaced The Carrots

Probably Shouldn't Have Replaced The Carrots

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Toxic Masculinity At Its Finest

Toxic Masculinity At Its Finest

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Virgin Mary Strikes Again

Virgin Mary Strikes Again

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#29

"Can You Do This Report With Someone Who Doesn't Have That British Accent?"

"Can You Do This Report With Someone Who Doesn't Have That British Accent?"

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#30

Stepdad Thinks Eclipse Will Burn Us Alive

Stepdad Thinks Eclipse Will Burn Us Alive

My stepdad will not let me remove this thin foil for the entire week because he thinks the eclipse will burn us somehow, and now the entire apartment looks like a cave (the first photo is my room, and the second is the kitchen/living room).

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#31

Apparently, Cleopatra VII Was African-American

Apparently, Cleopatra VII Was African-American

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Lotekguy
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They must be thinking of that kickass African-American, Cleopatra Jones.

martin734
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As neither her or any of her ancestors had been within 5000 miles or 2000 years of America, I doubt very much she was African-American.

Crystal Spencer
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In America, so many people think all black people are African American. They literally think it's the term for any black person. Black Jamaican: African American. African living in Africa: African American. Black Frenchman... you get the picture. I'm often ashamed of those around me as it's really bad in the south. I don't know why, it just is.

Cuppa tea?
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cleopatra being African American is proof that there was connection between ancient Egypt and native Indians. It's also proof of enormous stupidity of people who are saying this.

Shirley Heyn
Community Member
6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know, I always thought Elizabeth Taylor was a Caucasian American. . .! :-)

mikedtw
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh, right, AfricanAmerican is one word name of a race of people

EJN
Community Member
6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wasn't she Egyptian? I mean, jeez, her family was so...

Stephanie Trump
Community Member
6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

By this logic, Charleze Theron, JRR Tolkien and Freddy Mercury were all “African American” because they were born in Africa

Eric Brown
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Benefit of the doubt, but I think the OP meant to say the actress could be African American since Egypt is in Africa.

Kerry Bailey
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gonna go out on a very skinny limb and say they meant Cleopatra could have been Black since she was from Africa, but maybe they didn't want to use the word Black to describe her race, so to be PC in American terms, they said African American instead of Black. Omg this limb is actually a twig. Wow

Dd P
Community Member
6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THERE WAS NO AMERICAN-ANYTHING 5000 YEARS AGO SO NO SHE WAS NOT AFRICAN AMERICAN (SHE WAS IN FACT HALF EGYPTIAN AND HALF GREEK-EITHER OF WHICH ARE BLACK) tO SAY SHE WAS AFRICAN IS THE SAME AS SAYING SOMEONE IS NORTH AMERICAN, SOUTH AMERICAN, EUROPEAN, OR ASIAN, AS THAT WAS ONLY HER CONTINENT OF ORIGIN, NOT HER NATIONALITY.

Doofnuts
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also I believe they found a coin or coins with her face on it/them. Not very attractive--must have had a great personality.

Bols
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She was one of the most brilliant politicians of all time, who tf cares how she looked like

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