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
So… I Guess There Are No Real Tests For Any Illnesses At All?
Apparently Dough Doesn't Rise
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
American Architecture > European Architecture
Sometimes I'm really embarrassed to be American.
We don't hate or bash American people because they are Americans. We hate and bash people because they are him.
I worked on a bootleg clarinet one time. It said "Made In France" in three places on the front, but on the back it said "France Makes"
Load More Replies...Guess who skipped history class since kindergarten?
Load More Replies...Most 8 year old kids in America know where the statue came from. This bozo must have missed school that year.
That why all American architecture is copy of European, from ancient Rome and Greece, through early gothic all the way to baroque. Like no copies are in Las Vegas, just American architecture.
I don't know this guy, but looking at the post on twitter, it appears to be some kind of inside joke (I guess).
Troll successful . . . to this day, even. Amazing that people are still falling for it.
uh-huh, because the Statue of Liberty was definitely not made in France 🙄
And you are an idiot I am an American and not all of us are as dumb as you think this man is what 35. I am 14 and even I know that that is from France
You do know tha she(statue of liberty) is made in france, right?
You just know he's written somewhere recently too how aggrieved he was when watching the Olympics recently and seeing the French had made a "direct yet inferior copy of our great Lady in the middle of Paris!! How dare they!" 🤣🤣
Apparently didn't realize that the Statue of Liberty was a GIFT from FRANCE. Moron.....
I like to imagine pompous French sculptors chortling while saying "Let's use copper for ze stupid American statue, once it tarnishes it'll turn an ugly green!!! Ha!!!"
Oh Lord my 👀 just about rolled out of my head. I mean I hated history in school but really??????
Honestly as an American, I think the Statue of Liberty is one of our uglier monuments. The best ones are the natural ones in national parks.
All of our great architecture is either European ore based on European architecture.
Oh my, he picked the wrong example Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi designed the Statue of Liberty, Gustave Eiffel built the metal framework it was gifted by the people of France, on June 17, 1885 to honour the alliance between the two countries during the American revolution another excellent example of European art I think
And, Washington DC's architecture is inspired by ancient Greece and Rome!
There are many great American architects, but the cheesy, anachronistic architecture of DC, full of pathos, is one of the worst peasant pleasers.
Load More Replies...I don't know why people don't Google before posting...it only takes a second!
Societies with fewer ignorant people didn’t achieve their higher level of basic education by relying on each individual to do their own research. That’s actually the American way, and this post reflects the outcome. Countries that invest heavily in public education, ensuring it’s up-to-date, functional, and most importantly widely accessible to everyone are the most educated societies on the planet. Stop blaming the regular folks. That's exactly how we ended up here.
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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
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
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
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
I Don’t Think That’s How It Works
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
How Dare They Use French In France…
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
A Silly Person Not Understanding Physics
"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…
Bro Doubled Down And Had The Audacity To Tell Others To “Educate” Themselves
50 Years Is A Long Time To Be So Wrong
*you're
“You’ve Gotten Off Lucky”. The Smugness Is K*lling Me
I'm Embarrassed Grown Adults Can Be Brainwashed
Transphobe Embarrasses Themselves
Mmh-Hmm
Guy Thinks America Wasn't Founded In 1776 And You Can Only Be One Of Three Christian Denominations
What Causes Strep Throat?
This Sh*t
“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.