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It feels good to be right, like getting the correct answer to a TV quiz show or proving someone wrong in the middle of an argument. However, some people present their statements so confidently without thinking they could ever be wrong, which puts them in embarrassing situations far more often than they’d like to admit.
The Reddit community Confidently Incorrect collects these laugh-worthy moments from all over the internet. We’re featuring them today yet again as proof that people’s ‘I’m always right’ gene seems to have no bounds. Scroll down to find the crème de la crème of incorrect statements people shared without hesitation online, and don’t forget to let us know your thoughts below!
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#1
The English Major
Tucker Cahooter 3 months ago
This sprang to my mind immediately -> https://www.businessinsider.com/mansplain-vulva-gynecologist-twitter-2019-3
#2
So… I Guess There Are No Real Tests For Any Illnesses At All?
Bernd Herbert 3 months ago
Gosh, this is so stupid. And that idiot also completely ignores the fact that a contagious disease might not be deadly for you, but potentially to others around you. The Covid pandemic really brought out the worst in some people.
#3
Apparently Dough Doesn't Rise
Traveling Lady Railfan 3 months ago
Maybe he confused the "oven" with the "dryer" and his 100% cotton pizza shrunk?
We all like to believe that we are logical and rational creatures. However, in reality, humans are subject to preconceived judgments that unconsciously influence our decisions.
When we overconfidently think we’re right and can’t seem to accept the fact that we’re not, we’re experiencing confirmation bias.
#4
Betty Has No Mrna
Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 3 months ago
I think there's a lot of things they don't know.
#5
American Architecture > European Architecture
#6
Triple Facepalm
As trusted online mental health resource Verywell Mind explained, “Confirmation bias is a type of cognitive bias that favors information that confirms your previously existing beliefs or biases.”
A cognitive bias is a systematic thinking error that occurs in our minds when our brain attempts to simplify information about our surroundings. Processing all the data available to us takes a lot of time and energy, so our brains pick the details that agree with our pre-existing opinions and knowledge. They act as general rules that help us make sense of the world and reach decisions quicker.
#7
The Holy Trinity Of Trying To Teach Someone What Prefixes Are
#8
Oh My Sweet Summer Child
SCP 4666 3 months ago
Hey Socrates what year is it? - 430 before Christ- Who is Christ? - I dunno
Jeweled Dragon (She/They) 3 months ago
I had to read your comment again because I thought it said "bible humpers"
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UKGrandad 3 months ago
Now I can't stop thinking about the late '70s American sitcom, Soap, when Jodie (Billy Crystal) came out to Jessica. She was shocked and he said something about it not being a big deal, and that some of the most famous people in history had been gay. Jessica asked who, so he said "Socrates was gay: Hippocrates was gay, Plato was gay'. To which Jessica blurted out "What? No! Mickey Mouse's dog was not gay."
funkybluegirl (she/her) 3 months ago
Alexios! My son plays this game when we're hanging out, so I am playing vicariously through him. I developed a huge crush on Alexios. He was my lock screen image until the new Wolverine images arrived. Yes. I am 57 and still have crushes on video game and movie super heroes. 🙋
Nikole 3 months ago
Hey, Leon Kennedy from Resident Evil 2 can still get it. No shame.
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Shelley Dawson 3 months ago
This doesn't surprise me at all. Few people understands the thinking behind an older man and a young protegee. They would see it as grooming or worse.
Danish Susanne 3 months ago (edited)
In ancient Greece homosexuality was considered a normal thing. As it should be.
viimatar 3 months ago
It wasn't that simple, there was still a stigma attached to being the "receiving party" of male-to-male intercourse. There was none, for the giving party. It was a complex culture surrounding these "more accepted" or endorsed pederastic relationships - and even more complex, concerning Lesbian relationships (that were even named after Sappho of Lesbos, to my understanding ). And yes, it ought to be a completely normal thing in the modern day.
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Kailey Lai 1 week ago
the gods they worshiped weren't straight *cough cough [trials of] Apollo cough cough*
Mia SILBERMINS 3 weeks ago
uh.... Greece had their own mythology and religion like the Olympians... also the Greek deity Apollo had lots of gay aspects, and im sure he wasnt the only one
Ginger Winters 2 months ago
Most of Ancient Greece followed Paganism until Emperor Constantin mixed it with Christianity because it was on the rise and he wanted to unite his kingdom...
Bryan Wright 3 months ago
The Spartans etc accepted lovers from both sexes. Or so I was taught. Yet more signs of stupidity. I wonder if all the people that post stuff like this are related? One big happy Mormon type family.
Michael Danhauer 3 months ago
I recently learned that smaller genitalia was considered to be pious in ancient Greece. This explains why the statues of their heroes in the buff are all lacking a certain flair shall we say. Also, one would imagine that homosexuality might be easier to partake in if there was less of a package that you had to fit in your mailbox...
what (she/they/it?) 3 months ago
as someone that adores ancient Greek and Greek myth this hurt.
Multa Nocte 3 months ago
"Much worse" than being gay? I think you might want to rewrite this sentence.
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Caia Calabrese 2 months ago (edited)
Thanks God half of Americans are still not like the others who burn their flag and back up the terrorists who want to make the world into a caliphate without democracy, murder half the world and stoned women. And even kill dogs who they deem as unclean, degenerates and pornographic.
#9
Oh God, This Thread Goes On For 600 More Replies
Traveling Lady Railfan 3 months ago
Water is an element...just ask Katara or any other water-bender! 🌊
Let’s have a look at an example that illustrates confirmation bias better. Imagine that you believe that Kamala Harris is a better choice for US president than Donald Trump. Chances are that you will seek information that showcases the candidate you support in a positive light while dismissing any facts that might have a negative effect on their image.
#10
"Yep!"
#11
Georgia
Zoe Vokes 3 months ago
That was a problem during the 2020 US elections if I remember. People claimed there was election fraud because of the number of votes from Georgia, the state was too high. People had Googled “the number of people in Georgia” and the country results showed. Where had the millions of extra votes come from?
#12
Stay In School, Kids
Once you're confronted with new information about Harris that confirms what you already believe, you’ll be more likely to accept it as true, overlook any flaws in it, incorporate it into your belief system, and remember it later to support your opinion during a discussion. On the other hand, if the new facts contradict your view of the candidate, you’ll be more likely to get defensive about it, criticise it and forget it later on.
#13
An Argument Over What’s Part Of Africa And What’s Not
Lost Penny 3 months ago (edited)
Maps are like dinosaurs -- fake. Made-up nonsense made exclusively to teach our children lies. Oh, and gravity. Gravity is also fake.
#14
Paycheck/Paycheque
#15
Woke Up To This Conversation Between My Co-Owner And A New Member
Due to our tendency to dismiss data that isn’t compatible with our belief system, it can impair our logic and decisions and lead to poor choices. For instance, if we’re convinced that a certain investment is beneficial for us, we might ignore the red flags saying it’s not. Or if we are set on getting a job at a particular company, we may dismiss the signs showing it's a toxic work environment.
#16
Somebody Refuses To Learn Junior High School Astronomy
#17
Men Are Missing A Rib, Just Google It
Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 3 months ago
Ok. So which one of you wimmin has got my rib and can I have it back, please?
#18
I Don’t Think That’s How It Works
Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 3 months ago
Prematurely? Obviously, before the brain had a chance to form.
There’s no way to eliminate confirmation bias, as it happens due to the natural way our brains work. On a positive note, it can make us feel confident in our beliefs and preserve or build our self-esteem. This also helps us stay certain and secure in our environment.
#19
Physical Isn’t Actually Assault
#20
Good News! Woman Can't Die Anymore!
#21
Today I Learned Oslo Is In Sweden
Even though this way of thinking can’t be entirely removed, we can take steps to avoid it. First, it’s important to accept that we have biases that impact our decisions. It’s in our nature to use mental shortcuts that allow us to make judgments more efficiently, but it also means that we tend to disregard facts that contradict our views.
#22
Someone Skipped Biology
BoredPossum 3 months ago
T-Rex: "Hmmm, that Triceratops looks tasty, but I only eat fish and salads, so I'll just invite him over for tofu and a bowl of couscous. "
#23
How Dare They Use French In France…
I AM A LOLLY SNEK (she/her) 3 months ago
To be fair that does look like English, but surely he would be able to tell that that word is french? Or maybe he is just tired?
#24
Finally Found One
Then, when looking for information, thoroughly consider all the evidence available rather than just seeing data that confirms your opinion. Use credible sources and read them entirely before drawing any conclusions. Pointing out biases in others (respectfully, of course!) can additionally help an individual think more critically.
#25
Most Peaceful Man
#26
Poor Sod Doesn’t Know What An Idiom Is
BoredPossum 3 months ago
Nice that idioms and idiots sometimes come together to celebrate their relationship.
#27
A Silly Person Not Understanding Physics
Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 3 months ago
Now show us what happens when all the ice on land melts.
"Even if we can't change others' biases, remember they may be at play when we find ourselves in a disagreement with someone who seems very entrenched in their own viewpoint," licensed psychologist David Susman, PhD, explains. "Rather than confronting them directly about how inaccurate or irrational we think they are, it's often more productive to present facts and information in a nondirective way and ask them to consider an alternative point of view or some point of compromise."
#28
Guy Thinks That The Democratic And Republic Parties Haven’t Had Political Shifts In Over 150 Years
#29
That’s One Way To Approach The Topic I Guess…
I AM A LOLLY SNEK (she/her) 3 months ago
Why are some christians so dumb. The bible doesnt teach you everything. The bible only teaches you some moral stuff. GO TO SCHOOL IDIOT.
#30
Bro Doubled Down And Had The Audacity To Tell Others To “Educate” Themselves
Spidercat 3 months ago
Yeah but no. The UK is a sovereign nation made up of three countries and one province (Northern Ireland). Great Britain is a country made up of three countries (England, Scotland and Wales). This is why, in some sporting events we compete as 'Great Britain & Northern Ireland'. Northern Ireland is NOT a country in of itself. As a British person with Irish Citizenship (Republic of Ireland). I can confirm that this shìt gets veeeeery complicated if you look into it enough... Complicated enough that the OP was neither totally correct... Or totally incorrect.
#31
50 Years Is A Long Time To Be So Wrong
Michelle C 3 months ago
I'm actually curious about what evil thing mated with a wolf that created the chihuahua
#32
*you're
#33
“You’ve Gotten Off Lucky”. The Smugness Is K*lling Me
#34
I'm Embarrassed Grown Adults Can Be Brainwashed
Srinivasan S 3 months ago
Even with Trump out of power for the past 4 years America is slowly turning into the next Nazi Germany. Please listen to the rest of the world once and vote for Kamala Harris
#35
Transphobe Embarrasses Themselves
Traveling Lady Railfan 3 months ago
Yeah, only males have "Adams apples", otherwise they'd be called "Eves apples"....everyone knows that!!
#36
Mmh-Hmm
#37
Guy Thinks America Wasn't Founded In 1776 And You Can Only Be One Of Three Christian Denominations
#38
What Causes Strep Throat?
Chihuahua Mama 3 months ago
Well, viral strep is definitely not contagious... because it doesn't exist
#39
This Sh*t
I AM A LOLLY SNEK (she/her) 3 months ago (edited)
Isn't my twin and I correct? (dont downvote me, just correct me if im wrong) Edit: It is me and my twin, as said by Not-a-Clue
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Not-a-Clue (she/her) 3 months ago
I'm so infuriated by all this ignorance, I need to have a lie down now.
Multa Nocte 3 months ago
These were rather painful. The worst part is the sheer arrogance of the people who are wrong and their inability to look at anything that doesn't fit their preconceived notions. Ouch.
Featherking 2 months ago
Usually, smart people aren’t that sure of anything. Only fools think they sit on The Ultimate Truth.
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Steve Hall 3 months ago
People aren't any dumber that they use to be, we just get to hear from more of them than ever before.
Roy 3 months ago
"The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts and the stupid people are full of confidence"
Mary Peace 2 months ago
Maybe intelligent people know there is always more to discover and learn. The stupid people think everything has been discovered already.
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Natasha Clark 3 months ago (edited)
After reading all of these & became even more pro-choice than ever. This amount of stupidity should not be passed on to a new generation. 🤭
timhood 3 months ago
It has been proven by research that the vast majority of low-IQ Americans vote for candidates of one particular party. I don't even need to mention the party because the intelligent already know and the dumb ones will name the incorrect party in a reply. 💀
daytonagirl36@yahoo.com 3 months ago
This is what happens when you don't have school standards. Unschooling, homeschooling (not all but many)
Dream 3 months ago
Can't tell you how many times as an American, I've had maga deny to me the parties switched during the southern strategy era and say it never happened. They love to call themselves the party of Lincoln still and ignore every other part of history. LESSON ONE IS NEVER ARGUE WITH THE UNEDUCATED
Tom Brincefield 3 months ago
I've never gotten any of them to explain why all the confederate flags at Trump rallies. Does he really have all those Democrats following him?
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Millie Brown 1 week ago
I honestly kinda hate living in the world now because there is WAY too much drama, people are getting SO STUPID, and life just isn't what it used to be since the only thing people think is fun is watching tiktok, I hope the government bans it since people's mental capacity is so low now. The politics are also so crazy, and literally 10 year olds are on tiktok and at sephora and acting like they are so old which makes them SO entitled and they are SPOILED BRATS.
Dan St John 3 months ago
This is what the MAGA have in store for the rest of America if they win in November. Fight ignorance, vote blue.
Richard Smith 3 months ago
Everyone has incorrect information. The mature thing is to take feedback and research it before assuming that the feedback was wrong. I often find I either misinterpreted the topic or my own information was in error.
Mary Peace 2 months ago
I don't know why this was down-voted but I fixed it for you.
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Spec Tater 3 months ago
Oh my god that was exhausting! The confidence level of idiots is mind blowing!
ElfVibratorGlitter 3 months ago
I knew going into this that I'd probably be annoyed by stupidity and yup.
Caia Calabrese 2 months ago
This site is the same pile of feces as always. That's why attracts so many of those treacherous rats that burn the American flag and hate the Jewish citizens.
Not-a-Clue (she/her) 3 months ago
I'm so infuriated by all this ignorance, I need to have a lie down now.
Multa Nocte 3 months ago
These were rather painful. The worst part is the sheer arrogance of the people who are wrong and their inability to look at anything that doesn't fit their preconceived notions. Ouch.
Featherking 2 months ago
Usually, smart people aren’t that sure of anything. Only fools think they sit on The Ultimate Truth.
Load More Replies... Steve Hall 3 months ago
People aren't any dumber that they use to be, we just get to hear from more of them than ever before.
Roy 3 months ago
"The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts and the stupid people are full of confidence"
Mary Peace 2 months ago
Maybe intelligent people know there is always more to discover and learn. The stupid people think everything has been discovered already.
Load More Replies... Natasha Clark 3 months ago (edited)
After reading all of these & became even more pro-choice than ever. This amount of stupidity should not be passed on to a new generation. 🤭
timhood 3 months ago
It has been proven by research that the vast majority of low-IQ Americans vote for candidates of one particular party. I don't even need to mention the party because the intelligent already know and the dumb ones will name the incorrect party in a reply. 💀
daytonagirl36@yahoo.com 3 months ago
This is what happens when you don't have school standards. Unschooling, homeschooling (not all but many)
Dream 3 months ago
Can't tell you how many times as an American, I've had maga deny to me the parties switched during the southern strategy era and say it never happened. They love to call themselves the party of Lincoln still and ignore every other part of history. LESSON ONE IS NEVER ARGUE WITH THE UNEDUCATED
Tom Brincefield 3 months ago
I've never gotten any of them to explain why all the confederate flags at Trump rallies. Does he really have all those Democrats following him?
Load More Replies... Millie Brown 1 week ago
I honestly kinda hate living in the world now because there is WAY too much drama, people are getting SO STUPID, and life just isn't what it used to be since the only thing people think is fun is watching tiktok, I hope the government bans it since people's mental capacity is so low now. The politics are also so crazy, and literally 10 year olds are on tiktok and at sephora and acting like they are so old which makes them SO entitled and they are SPOILED BRATS.
Dan St John 3 months ago
This is what the MAGA have in store for the rest of America if they win in November. Fight ignorance, vote blue.
Richard Smith 3 months ago
Everyone has incorrect information. The mature thing is to take feedback and research it before assuming that the feedback was wrong. I often find I either misinterpreted the topic or my own information was in error.
Mary Peace 2 months ago
I don't know why this was down-voted but I fixed it for you.
Load More Replies... Spec Tater 3 months ago
Oh my god that was exhausting! The confidence level of idiots is mind blowing!
ElfVibratorGlitter 3 months ago
I knew going into this that I'd probably be annoyed by stupidity and yup.
Caia Calabrese 2 months ago
This site is the same pile of feces as always. That's why attracts so many of those treacherous rats that burn the American flag and hate the Jewish citizens.
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