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Confidence is a wonderful trait to have. However, too much of it can make one’s head swell. While this might sound similar to a verse from a didactic children’s book, it’s true. Overconfidence causes people to overestimate their abilities and knowledge, which are often far from reality. And we know there are few things that netizens like to do more than ridicule these instances online.

So we gathered a whole list of them, courtesy of Confidently Incorrect subreddit. Scroll down to find the most hilarious times cocky people got things totally wrong, and be sure to upvote the ones that deservingly got torn apart by the overconfidence police.

While you're at it, don't forget to check out a conversation with visibility and confidence coach and founder of ubu skills, Megan Hamilton, who kindly agreed to tell us all about confidence and its excess.

#1

So… I Guess There Are No Real Tests For Any Illnesses At All?

Text questioning vaccine safety with a sarcastic reply about cancer screenings, illustrating overly-confident incorrect people.

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

Imagine being so stupid you don’t understand basic science enough to understand what medical professionals tell you

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When talking about overconfidence, we should probably first define its predecessor, confidence.

"Confidence is a byproduct of a combination of knowing who you are, self-efficacy, courage, and effort. It's the understanding that you are in fact good at what you're attempting to do," explains visibility and confidence coach and founder of ubu skills, Megan Hamilton.

"So, can somebody become too confident? I'd say no—it can't be qualified that way. However, can somebody be exuding confidence when it hasn't been earned? Absolutely. This shows up a lot in politics, for example. But I'd call that bravado, which means it's a performance, instead of exuding an earned state of being."

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    #3

    Oh My Sweet Summer Child

    Tweet exchange about ancient Greece's history, highlighting overly confident incorrect people discussing religion inaccurately.

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    UndertaleLover (She/Her)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I...literally just died. That statement killed me. Oh, look, I'm in the afterlife now! Zeus, is that you?

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    Many behaviors of humans have been observed, investigated and named, and overconfidence is no exception. People who think a little too highly of themselves are known to experience overconfidence bias. 

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    "Overconfidence bias occurs when individuals overestimate their abilities, knowledge, or control over situations," explains Dr. Ozan Toy, MD, MPH. 

    #4

    Apparently Dough Doesn't Rise

    Comments showing overly confident incorrect statement about pizza size when cooked.

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    #5

    He's One-Sixteenth Irish

    Social media exchange highlighting overly confident incorrect people debating Irish geography.

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    #6

    The Holy Trinity Of Trying To Teach Someone What Prefixes Are

    Social media conversation showcasing overly confident incorrect people misunderstanding "trinity."

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    A great example of this most of us can relate to is students overestimating how quickly they can finish an assignment. After realizing the task takes longer than expected, they are, unfortunately, forced to pull an all-nighter. 

    Or when we set other overly ambitious goals, like promising to work out and eat healthy every day without excuses. The motivation instantly plummets to zero after it becomes clear that such perfection may be impossible to achieve. This is overconfidence bias in action for you.

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    #7

    He Really Said That With His Whole Chest

    Social media exchange showcasing overly confident, incorrect people discussing African countries.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well I've often campaigned to unite North and South Dakota into a single Dakota. Why do we need two? Not like anyone important lives there. Sarcasm if it didn't come across properly.

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    #9

    Someone Skipped Biology

    Comments showing overly confident incorrect people discussing human meat-eating habits.

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    Such beliefs occur due to cognitive biases, which are patterns of thinking that interpret reality subjectively rather than relying on facts and rational judgment. It affects how we process information and make decisions, resulting in flawed reasoning, like overestimating knowledge and abilities.

    Psychologist Dillon Harper, PhD, also suggests that overconfidence is our brain’s attempt at boosting our self-esteem and reducing anxiety. By minimizing or ignoring our failures and focusing on past successes, it makes us more relaxed and sure of ourselves.

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    #10

    On A Flat-Earth Post

    Two comments in a heated debate, showcasing overly confident incorrect people discussing sunlight and color.

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    Georgia

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

    Yeah let’s kill the department of education it’s clear that Americans are educated 🙄

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    Tiktok Kids These Days

    Social media exchange with overly confident, incorrect statements about ADHD and autism spectrum.

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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

    It very much is not. I'm ADHD not autistic. But my ADHD makes me sympathetic to other ND people.

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    Our brain’s tendency to convince us that we are better than we actually are can be boosted by our lack of experience, as we don’t have enough knowledge to accurately evaluate our abilities. Another factor that plays a part in this is our upbringing.

    "Overconfidence bias is often the result of what we call ‘false empowerment’ in childhood," says licensed marriage and family therapist Renée Zavislak. "Parents who consistently tell their children things like, 'You're the best' and 'You are good at everything you do' rather than true, realistic compliments like, 'Yours is my favorite' and 'I am proud of you,' tend to foster the development of an overconfidence bias."

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    Hamilton agrees that overconfidence can be learned from the behaviors of others and even obtained by privilege.

    "An example of this might be somebody who is not a medical doctor diagnosing somebody else with a medical condition because they feel that they are knowledgeable on the topic—possibly because they have the same condition or because they're somewhat familiar with it. But if "they don't know what they don't know," there could be myriad other symptoms or outcomes they aren't aware of, leading to a misdiagnosis. The impact can be disastrous," she warns.

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    Due to these factors, many people have excessive faith in themselves. Research shows that 73% of U.S. drivers believe to be better than average, which is statistically impossible. A study with spelling tasks found participants to be 100% sure of their answers but 80% of them were actually right.

    Additionally, a whopping 65% of Americans think they’re smarter than average, with the figure being even higher when it comes to men. These are just a few examples proving that no one is safe from experiencing overconfidence bias, just like these people on this list.

    #16

    Physical Isn’t Actually Assault

    Overly confident incorrect people arguing about physical altercation online.

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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

    I didn't assault them. I merely sprayed pepper spray in their general direction! I are perfectly innocent.

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    #17

    I Don’t Think That’s How It Works

    Social media post with user incorrectly claiming C-section isn't birth, showcasing overly confident incorrect people.

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    #18

    Paycheck/Paycheque

    Social media exchange highlighting overly confident incorrect spelling of "paycheck."

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen some serious fights get started here on BP comments over the "correct" spelling of things like cheque/check, etc. XD There's people on both sides of the pond (so to speak) who insist that their way is the only "correct" way to spell x word.

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    Thinking highly of ourselves can affect our daily behaviors and decisions. "When we overestimate our abilities, it's like walking a tightrope with a blindfold. We’re more likely to take unnecessary risks, ignore important feedback, or skip preparation because we think we’ve got it all under control," Dr. Harper says.

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    "When things don't go as planned, the fall from that high can be harsh, leading to disappointment and a hit to our self-esteem."

    It can also negatively impact relationships, as few people like overconfidence that leans towards arrogance.

    #19

    Just… No

    Social media exchange illustrating overly confident incorrect people discussing tetanus prevention.

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    Tom Brincefield
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    2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A pretty good sign the speaker/poster doesn't actually think, they just repeat unsupported belief

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

    It's so embarrassing. Can I apologize for my country? Does it count?

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

    At least it's not a Confederate flag. So many of these posts make me embarrassed to be American :-(

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

    That's because some Americans want the entire world to know how stupid they are and where they live.

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

    We do have our share of uneducated individuals, as does every country, so please don't think we are all a complete waste of space.

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

    Oh just let them go on believing that, it will sort itself out.

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

    If the wound can freely bleed it is highly unlikely you will develop tetanus. Clostridium tetani is quite common but it needs an anaerobic environment to thrive. That is why it is more commonly associated with puncture wounds like stepping on a nail. Nail goes in, leaves some CT bacteria and whatever else, but the wound closes when the nail pulls out, leaving CT in your body in a relatively oxygen free environment. I suspect most of us have had it in our wounds in various cuts and scrapes over the years but when exposed to oxygen in an open wound it fails to thrive. Also, in theory at least, you are washing / disinfecting those open wounds.

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

    Tetanus vaccine has saved many lives. When I worked on a hazmat team we had boosters every five years.

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

    This idiot & RFKjr ought to get a AirBnB together some weekend...

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

    The post is partially correct. An open wound that bleeds is "less likely" to develop an infection.

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

    i have some irish in my blood can I not be part of america anymore?

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

    It's really surprising that tetanus emerged after we developed a vaccine for it. All those people just letting it bleed, unknowingly preventing a disease they didn't know existed.

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

    And these are the people that would rather die from lockjaw than get a TDAP every 7 to 10 years.

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

    Yes, because the real danger is from being bitten by a "venomous" snake.

    JP Purves
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, the immune system protects you from all bacteria, viruses, everything. Must be a lot of people in the world without one.

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

    I'm an American and these make me want to curl up in a corner and hide until it's all over. I apologize for the ignorance of my fellow Americans

    JessieJ&LilyLovebug
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just let them believe what they want; one less idiot to deal with when they inevitably die of some preventable illness.

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

    Works for rabies too - if you get bit by a rabid animal just open the wound so it bleeds. No worries!

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

    Can we gather them all together and send them to the arctic. They claim the earth isn't heating. They can hang out on the ice with the polar bears and be useful fodder.

    Steve
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    2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let him demonstrate for us with a rabid squirrel

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    #20

    Chihuahua's Kill More Infants Than Pitbulls

    Comment highlights overly-confident incorrect claims about dog attack statistics in Chihuahua, Mexico.

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

    Lol this one is funny (i mean, insofar as child mortality is ever funny)

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    #21

    Fool Still Stubbornly Believes That Vaccines Cause Autism

    Tweet claiming vaccines cause autism with added reader context debunking the claim.

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

    Saying it twice won't make it so, contrary to current popular belief.

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    Knowing when you’re overpushing your faith in yourself can be difficult. Therefore, we all should aim to be realistic. “It's important to acknowledge that no one is perfect. We've all experienced failure at some point, and often, these failures are crucial to our growth and evolution," says therapist Racheal Turner, LPC. "When we overestimate our abilities and leave no room for improvement, we do ourselves a disservice by assuming we're the best at everything."

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    #22

    Everybody Can Run 7 Minute Miles

    Text exchange showing overly confident incorrect statement about running, with a rebuttal pointing out physical limitations.

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    SadieCat17 (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're both wrong. Talking about a life or death situation like the first commenter, adrenaline can 100% give an healthy person in their 20s a 6 minute mile, it's just that it's still a physical effect, not a mental one.

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    #23

    Apparently We Are Not Animals

    Social media comment showcasing overly confident incorrect people, with reply interaction visible.

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    #24

    That’s One Way To Approach The Topic I Guess…

    Social media post displaying overly confident incorrect person claiming to solve Earth origin query with Bible reference.

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    "What you might do is ensure that experts weigh in on your choices, that you work with mentors that you trust, and that you seek the opinions of others and work in teams and communities to keep yourself in check and are appropriately proud of yourself for your achievements," adds Hamilton. "Try to avoid echo chambers where you'll only receive positive feedback. Don't speak on topics where you're not adequately experienced."

    #25

    Comments In Response To Someone Saying That 10 Years Is 15% Of Your Life

    Incorrect calculation in a social media comment highlights overly confident errors with a humorous response.

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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

    Anyone else doing the math for the next four years? By the time TFG is out of office, I'll be almost 50yo. Yup, I just brought Trump into the convo. Get used to it because it's going to be a long four years.

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    #26

    I Emailed Hr After Noticing A Pay Error. This Was Their Response

    Email showing a math error in pay raise calculation; overly confident incorrect people.

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

    ... I'm severely dyscalculiac. The fact that I can do the math better than this HR person is so, so sad. A 10% raise on a pay rate of $26.35 would make the new pay rate $28.98 (or $28.99 if rounding up). If I can do it, there's no excuse for a presumably non-dyscalculiac person to fail so miserably at it. And, if they *are* dyscalculiac, why on earth wouldn't they have at least had someone else check before so confidently claiming they were right? Most dyscalculiac people have at least some baseline of math-related anxiety and would want outside reassurance if their calculations were questioned. In any case, it's frustrating for me when it takes so much more work for me to do a simple equation than the average person, and the average person can't be bothered to do something that is easy for them to do correctly.

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    Even if we have skills and possess talent, we should never stop learning and do better. Some additional tips that help to avoid becoming the victim of overconfidence are to question our choices and seek out other points of view by diversifying our information sources. 

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    Facebook Always Provides

    Streamer smiling during a live session, wearing headphones and a durag, with comments highlighting overly confident incorrect statements.

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    #29

    You’d Have To Be Drunk To Be That Wrong. We Literally Evolved Into Tolerating Naturally Fermented Fruits, Then Learned To Make Our Own From Grains

    Overly confident person sharing an incorrect fact about alcohol and social drinking on social media.

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    Space Invader
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    2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, beer was usually brewed by monks - men of god. And what was that stuff Jesus turned water into? Gatorade? And during the last supper they drank... oh yeah, blood.

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    #30

    “You’ve Gotten Off Lucky”. The Smugness Is Killing Me

    Comments showcasing overly confident incorrect people discussing asexuality in a YouTube thread.

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    #31

    I Actually Had To Leave Out Even More Military Holidays For The Sake Of Space!

    Person holding sign on sidewalk displaying overly confident incorrect statement about veterans' recognition.

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

    I’m so sick of these butt hurt white guys crying how everybody else has it so much better! Like right dude you’re so oppressed.

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    #32

    Big Brain

    Van with "Ambulance" written backward, illustrating overly confident incorrect application.

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

    I'll confess that the first time I saw this I thought the same thing, like what's the problem - I just had the sense to realise, it's me, I'm the problem😂 - which basically means it dawned on me about 30 seconds later

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    #33

    The Amount Of Likes Is Scary

    Social media debate on whether Wales is a country, showcasing overly confident incorrect people.

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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

    It's called the United Kingdom. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each with their own culture and nationality.

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    #34

    A True Expert In Womens Anatomy

    Social media comments showcasing overly confident incorrect people discussing anatomy.

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    For All Intents And Purposes, Etc…

    Screenshot of Reddit comments showcasing overly confident incorrect people discussing anatomy.

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    UndertaleLover (She/Her)
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    2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This bit of female anatomy is very elusive for some reason. Many WOMEN, in fact, think girls pee from their V. I had to tell my best female friend this little piece of info about two months ago, actually...I've never seen her so shocked in my life.

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    #36

    American Architecture > European Architecture

    Overly confident statement about European and American architecture with the Statue of Liberty pictured.

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

    Peter Venkman: Kinda makes you wonder, doesn't it? Winston: Wonder what? Peter Venkman: Whether she's naked under that toga. She *is* French. You know that

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    #37

    No, Thats Wrong Dumb Dumb

    Social media exchange highlighting overly confident incorrect people in a grammar debate about "too" vs "to."

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    #39

    When A Bot Corrects You But You Double Down On The Mistake

    A confident person incorrectly insists "could of" is a formal phrase in an online comment.

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    #40

    Somebody Refuses To Learn Junior High School Astronomy

    Overly confident incorrect people debating the Earth's distance from the sun on social media.

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

    This is why really tall people have to wear hats. Many of them are several inches closer to the sun than the rest of us. /J

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    #41

    I Think This Belongs Here... 💀

    Twitter exchange highlighting overly confident and incorrect statements about archaeology.

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

    😂 I thought dude was going to come back with 'women have more ribs'😂😂

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    #42

    Poor Sod Doesn’t Know What An Idiom Is

    Screenshot of a conversation showcasing overly confident, incorrect people debating idioms and language usage.

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    Hmm

    Meme of overly confident incorrect people discussing months with 31 days.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, I'm 42 and I sometimes still have to legitimately do the "knuckle method" for remembering which months have 31 days XD

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    #45

    Some People Are Just Allergic To Telling The Truth

    Social media exchange highlighting overly confident incorrect people discussing crime statistics.

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    #46

    This One Hurt My Brain

    Reddit post showing discussions and corrections on LGBTQ identities, highlighting overly confident incorrect statements.

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    UndertaleLover (She/Her)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...Dude, reading the first paragraph hurt my brain. Is this person high? What do they think LGBTQ stands for? Little Gits Burying Twenty Quails?

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    #48

    Most Peaceful Man

    A person's comment expressing overly confident but incorrect historical claims.

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    #49

    Snakes Are Not Reptiles And Dinosaurs Didn’t Exist

    Exhibit of Titanoboa with comments showcasing overly confident, incorrect people about reptiles and dinosaurs.

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

    We need a test for adults, and if they fail they have to take a class on how not to be an idiot

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    #51

    I Can Prove 0.999... Doesn't Exist! Step 1: .999... = 1-1-0

    Reddit post of an overly confident person incorrectly proving 0.999... does not equal 1, leading to humor and confusion.

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

    I don't think getting dumped by this guy was quite the loss he thought it was.

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    #52

    I'm Embarrassed Grown Adults Can Be Brainwashed

    Text conversation illustrating overly confident incorrect people discussing conspiracy theories.

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

    I wish we could just activate the 5g and pop them all like balloons

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    #53

    On A Post About Schools Bringing Back Their Old Names For Confederate Leaders

    Screenshot of a social media post with overly confident incorrect people discussing the Civil War.

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    #54

    Men Are Missing A Rib, Just Google It

    Screenshot of a text conversation where people confidently discuss incorrect rib facts.

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

    So... what do women do with this extra rib? I only ask because, if it's not important, can I... Can I have it back?

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    #55

    2% Does Not Equal 1 In 50

    Incorrect math claim on social media post highlighting overly confident people with wrong information.

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    #56

    “Barista” Confidently Incorrectly Thinks There’s No Difference Between A Latte And A Cappuccino

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    #57

    There Is No Such Thing As “444 Million Years Ago”

    Twitter thread showcasing overly confident incorrect people discussing planetary rings and historical records.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ironic that someone with a turtle profile pic and a username that references terrapins (who first evolved ~250-290 million years ago) would think that there is no such thing as 444 million years ago XD

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    #59

    Repost, Just With The Names Removed

    Math puzzle image with overly confident incorrect answer to the equation "2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2x0+2=?"

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    #60

    Transphobes Don’t Even Know How Chromosomes Work

    Social media comment exemplifying overly confident incorrect people, discussing gender identity with misunderstandings.

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    KamaboCo.
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    2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “If you are not a man, then you are not a woman”

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    #61

    What Modern Human Doesn’t Know This? Uh…you, Friend

    Airport scene with missed flight details; overly confident passenger seeks manager, confused about departure time.

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    #62

    Woke Up To This Conversation Between My Co-Owner And A New Member 😭

    Text exchange showing overly confident incorrect people discussing South America's location.

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    #64

    Vienna, Australia

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    Smeghead Tribble Down Under
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Sighs in Australian* We have so many lost souls turn up here when they were in fact trying to make their way to Austria. It's so sad.

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    #66

    "My Source? Righteous Indignation."

    Stack of books versus eyes meme illustrating overly confident incorrect people.

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

    When did flat earthers start to try and disprove gravity? Even on a flat earth you'd still need gravity so we don't float off. (Sorry for stating the blindingly obvious; I just needed to vent after this list. And I haven't even reached the end yet...)

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    #67

    An Argument Over What’s Part Of Africa And What’s Not

    Map discussion showing overly confident incorrect people debating Africa's location relative to Syria and Lebanon.

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    #69

    50 Years Is A Long Time To Be So Wrong

    A social media post by an overly confident individual incorrectly explaining selective breeding.

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    #70

    If You're Gonna Be A Grammar Nazi, Make Sure You're At Least Correct

    Online comment with grammar error corrected, showcasing overly-confident-incorrect-people.

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    #71

    Asexual

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never been able to decide if being able to amoeba-replicate myself would be awesome or horrifying. On one hand, TWO LAKOTAS! We'd be the perfect echo chamber talking to each other all day about how awesome books and dogs are! On the other hand, we'd both be just as lazy as the original and would try to offload the day's chores and work onto the other XD Oh, and we'd ABSOLUTELY fight over the computer. I can just picture Lakota One getting pissed at Lakota Two and deleting OG-Lakota's BG3 saved games.

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    #72

    Guy Thinks That The Democratic And Republic Parties Haven’t Had Political Shifts In Over 150 Years

    Reddit thread showing overly confident incorrect people discussing political parties and historical events.

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    #74

    Literally Could Of Killed That Grammar-Bot

    Online comment thread showing overly confident incorrect people arguing about grammar usage.

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    #75

    Basic Physics

    Comments showcasing overly confident incorrect people discussing a Sherlock scene.

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    #76

    Each Country Has Its Own Sun

    Text post about the Sun changing color, exemplifying overly confident incorrect people.

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    UndertaleLover (She/Her)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes, I remember when I could just stare at the original, non-blinding orange sun and have zero eye issues. Those were the good ol' days...

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    #77

    Neither Films Nor Geography Are This Guy’s Specialist Subject…

    Social media thread showcasing an overly confident person incorrectly mixing up Ireland and Scotland.

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

    To me: France is known for, cooking red meat correctly. Japan is known for wicked noodles & Gyoza. Brazil is known for THE BEST FRUIT AND VEG EVER!!!! OMG. I was eating tomatoes like they were apples! Ireland is known as home, where the food is hearty and homely.

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    #78

    Are Posts From This Sub Allowed Too?

    Reddit thread showcasing overly confident incorrect opinions about the status of countries in the UK.

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

    Yeah, I'm still on the constituent country =/= a country side of this debate.

    #80

    Transphobe Embarrasses Themselves

    Screenshot of tweets showcasing overly confident incorrect people discussing anatomy misconceptions.

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    #81

    Mathematician Proves The Earth Is 8,000 Years Old

    Comment with incorrect math about Earth's age from overly-confident person.

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    #82

    I'm No Thermodynamics Expert But This Misguided One Is Wild

    Text exchange showing overly confident incorrect people discussing microwave use.

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    #83

    Another Day Of Texans Overestimating How Big Texas Is

    Screenshot of a comment showing an overly confident incorrect person discussing U.S. and Europe road mileage.

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    #84

    Your An Idiot

    People correcting grammar online, showcasing overly-confident incorrect people.

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

    Both these people are making the exact same point, one is simply using the contraction rather than the incorrect word. People are now so used to jumping on misuse of your/you're that they are seeing it where it doesn't exist.

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    #85

    A Tablespoon Always Weighs The Same

    Crushed croutons in a tablespoon with a cheese & garlic flavored bag and salad, showcasing overly confident incorrect advice.

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

    Ok, this is really just about making it easier to measure on a daily basis. If they have a scale, they can weigh the tablespoon of crushed mess, then weigh some whole ones. But then they'd have to do math, so nevermind.

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    #86

    Sex Education Is Important Kids

    Comments from overly confident incorrect people about pregnancy myths.

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    #87

    Apparently Ocean Travel Is Impossible… Because Of “Gyers”

    Overly confident person claims ocean crossings are impossible due to gyres, showing a historical map of Atlantic slave trade routes.

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

    I hope when AI finally takes over that it immediately gets fed up with the rampant idiocracy and just deletes those imbeciles.

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    #88

    When You're From The UK And Don't Even Know The Geographic Boundaries Of Your Own Country

    Jonathan Ross criticized for claiming Cillian Murphy is British; Facebook comments reveal overly confident incorrect people.

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

    I don't know who Cillian Murphy is, but if he's from Northern Ireland, then he is British; If he is from Ireland, he will let you know that he is not British.

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    #89

    I’m Squeezing These Seeds And Nothing Is Happening :(

    Text conversation showing a confident but incorrect statement about flax seed oil extraction.

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    #90

    A Silly Person Not Understanding Physics

    Two images showing a measuring cup with water and ice, labeled to suggest incorrect environmental insights.

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    #92

    "6th Grade Problem In Europe"

    Math problem error discussed by overly confident incorrect people.

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    Brenda Spagnola-Wilson
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first cut took 10 minutes. Every cut takes 10 minutes no matter how many piecesyo7 get

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    #93

    It's Just A Theory/S

    Screenshot of a comment showcasing an overly confident yet incorrect statement about scientific theories.

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

    Science just need to change that word. It causes needless harm.

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    #94

    Good At English

    Social media post featuring overly confident people debating grammatical correctness.

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

    A teacher told me that if you want to check if you’re using it properly, remove the extra person (“William and”) from the sentence and see if it makes sense. “It really made a world of difference to me” makes sense, “a world of difference to I” does not.

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    #95

    Bro Really Thinks Sophie Charlotte Isn't White

    Overly confident incorrect comment about ethnicity with a photo of a smiling woman at Rio Carnival.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, what? Just because she was born in Germany doesn't make her white. It makes her German. I'm very confused. A quick Google search shows that she's of Brazilian and German ancestry, but again, just being born in Germany doesn't make one automatically "white".

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    #96

    Approximately 47 Mm Lol

    Image of a caliper measuring a u-bolt, highlighting incorrect dimensions by overly confident reviewers.

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    #98

    I (Blue) Just Got Fb Jailed For The Funniest Reason Ever After Fight W/ Transphobes In Comments

    Social media comments exemplifying overly-confident-incorrect-people discussing trans identities.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BP only gave us one of the pics from this thread. Apparently OP (writing in red text) posted a link to an album of, uh, explicit photos of Buck Angel, who is one of the trans men in the collage photo. Buck angel is a trans man who was born female. Buck Angel never got "bottom surgery" or genital surgery, so he has a vagina.

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    #99

    🤦‍♀️ Dude Is Exhausting

    Meme about overly confident incorrect people misunderstanding satire, featuring James Bond.

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

    Santa Claus, the perfect man, and the perfect woman were in a car crash. One survived. Which one? Obviously, the perfect woman, because everybody knows Santa and the perfect man are fictional. Which one was driving? Again, the perfect woman, which explains why there was a crash.

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