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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The English Major
This sprang to my mind immediately -> https://www.businessinsider.com/mansplain-vulva-gynecologist-twitter-2019-3
So… I Guess There Are No Real Tests For Any Illnesses At All?
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.
Apparently Dough Doesn't Rise
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.
Betty Has No Mrna
I think there's a lot of things they don't know.
American Architecture > European Architecture
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.
The Holy Trinity Of Trying To Teach Someone What Prefixes Are
Oh My Sweet Summer Child
Oh God, This Thread Goes On For 600 More Replies
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.
"Yep!"
Georgia
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?
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.
An Argument Over What’s Part Of Africa And What’s Not
Maps are like dinosaurs -- fake. Made-up nonsense made exclusively to teach our children lies. Oh, and gravity. Gravity is also fake.
Europe starts at the Bosphus Strait - Turkey straddles Europe and Asia, so the Middle East is indeed in Asia.
Load More Replies...One of the women I was in prison with was absolutely adamant that Israel was in Africa. Her reasoning? Because "middle east" wasn't a continent.
Shyla, may I ask why you were in prison? I've seen you mention it many times and have always wondered as you don't come across that way.
Load More Replies...Why oh why can these people not simply enter in Google: Africa. That takes around 10 seconds and they wouldn't make a fool out of themselves
Even then; there are different maps of Africa. Some with the Middle East on it, some not.
Load More Replies...Uh, doesn't this map prove the other guy's point? Africa does NOT extend north as far as Syria or Lebanon, which are north of Israel that IS on the border of Africa / Egypt. You cannot cross the border into Africa from either Syria or Lebanon.
I thought the same, it's not like they are across the street. Though we don't know what the "map" person originally wrote, there is still about 120 miles or so from Egypt to Lebanon.
Load More Replies...As everyone in the comments on the original Reddit post pointed out.....Green hat avatar guy is an idiot.
Glad someone noticed. "Uh a map?" How's about you actually look at that map before posting it...
Load More Replies...Poster would need to be 25-30 million years old for that to be accurate. :-)
Doesn't Africa end at Egypt in that part of the world. Syria, Lebanon,Israel etc are in the Middle East.
Well actually Syrian and Lebanon are not considered part of the continent of Africa. They are in fact in what is termed West Asia.
My 54 year old sister still can't grasp the concept that Africa is not a country, it is a continent - made up of 54 separate countries.
The fact they even asked for "proof" whilst typing on a device linked to the internet says all you need to know
Here's a conundrum. Where does Africa end and Asia begin? Or in other words; is Sinai in Africa or Asia? Sinai is politically part of Egypt, but geographically it would seem to be in Asia. So the Suez Canal is the dividing line? If so, it must be the only manmade dividing line between continents on the planet.
Syria and Lebanon are COUNTRIES. Africa is a CONTINENT. Bit of a difference there....
To be fair, it's a bit unclear to people outside that area where the continent borders actually are.
Just more proof there is a difference between education and intelligence.
Paycheck/Paycheque
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.
Somebody Refuses To Learn Junior High School Astronomy
Men Are Missing A Rib, Just Google It
Ok. So which one of you wimmin has got my rib and can I have it back, please?
I Don’t Think That’s How It Works
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.
Physical Isn’t Actually Assault
Good News! Woman Can't Die Anymore!
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.
Someone Skipped Biology
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. "
How Dare They Use French In France…
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?
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.
Most Peaceful Man
Poor Sod Doesn’t Know What An Idiom Is
Nice that idioms and idiots sometimes come together to celebrate their relationship.
A Silly Person Not Understanding Physics
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."
Guy Thinks That The Democratic And Republic Parties Haven’t Had Political Shifts In Over 150 Years
That’s One Way To Approach The Topic I Guess…
Why are some christians so dumb. The bible doesnt teach you everything. The bible only teaches you some moral stuff. GO TO SCHOOL IDIOT.
Bro Doubled Down And Had The Audacity To Tell Others To “Educate” Themselves
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.
50 Years Is A Long Time To Be So Wrong
I'm actually curious about what evil thing mated with a wolf that created the chihuahua
*you're
“You’ve Gotten Off Lucky”. The Smugness Is K*lling Me
I'm Embarrassed Grown Adults Can Be Brainwashed
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
Transphobe Embarrasses Themselves
Yeah, only males have "Adams apples", otherwise they'd be called "Eves apples"....everyone knows that!!
Mmh-Hmm
Guy Thinks America Wasn't Founded In 1776 And You Can Only Be One Of Three Christian Denominations
What Causes Strep Throat?
Well, viral strep is definitely not contagious... because it doesn't exist
This Sh*t
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
“Barista” Confidently Incorrectly Thinks There’s No Difference Between A Latte And A Cappuccino
I'm so infuriated by all this ignorance, I need to have a lie down now.
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.
Usually, smart people aren’t that sure of anything. Only fools think they sit on The Ultimate Truth.
Load More Replies...People aren't any dumber that they use to be, we just get to hear from more of them than ever before.
"The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts and the stupid people are full of confidence"
Maybe intelligent people know there is always more to discover and learn. The stupid people think everything has been discovered already.
Load More Replies...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. 🤭
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. 💀
This is what happens when you don't have school standards. Unschooling, homeschooling (not all but many)
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
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...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.
This is what the MAGA have in store for the rest of America if they win in November. Fight ignorance, vote blue.
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.
I don't know why this was down-voted but I fixed it for you.
Load More Replies...Oh my god that was exhausting! The confidence level of idiots is mind blowing!
I knew going into this that I'd probably be annoyed by stupidity and yup.
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.
I'm so infuriated by all this ignorance, I need to have a lie down now.
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.
Usually, smart people aren’t that sure of anything. Only fools think they sit on The Ultimate Truth.
Load More Replies...People aren't any dumber that they use to be, we just get to hear from more of them than ever before.
"The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts and the stupid people are full of confidence"
Maybe intelligent people know there is always more to discover and learn. The stupid people think everything has been discovered already.
Load More Replies...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. 🤭
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. 💀
This is what happens when you don't have school standards. Unschooling, homeschooling (not all but many)
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
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...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.
This is what the MAGA have in store for the rest of America if they win in November. Fight ignorance, vote blue.
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.
I don't know why this was down-voted but I fixed it for you.
Load More Replies...Oh my god that was exhausting! The confidence level of idiots is mind blowing!
I knew going into this that I'd probably be annoyed by stupidity and yup.
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.