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If you're going to criticize somebody or call someone out on something, it's probably best that you know who you’re talking to. Because as you can see from this hilariously cringeworthy list compiled by Bored Panda, all sorts of awkwardness can ensue when you don't do your research first. From a know-it-all correcting J.K. Rowling about the reason behind Severus Snape's demise, to a clueless smartass who asked the Prime Minister of Malta who his sources were when he tweeted about a potential hijack situation, the examples below serve as an important reminder that if you aren't sure who you’re talking to then maybe keep your opinions to yourself. Don't forget to vote for your favorite!

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    What Do Women Know About Comics, Really?

    What Do Women Know About Comics, Really?

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

    "What Do Women Know About Comics, Really?" - I mean, I only named one of my cats after my favorite comic book series... XD

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    #8

    Mansplaining

    Mansplaining

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For the BP ladies, as you maybe confused, the meaning of MANSPLAIN is to explain something to a woman in a condescending way that assumes she has no knowledge about the topic.

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    #11

    Marvel Talent Scout Asks To See Aspiring Artists Work. Is Told To Go Away

    Marvel Talent Scout Asks To See Aspiring Artists Work. Is Told To Go Away

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    Zoe's Mom
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HOLY C**P. What a huge, missed opportunity just by being a d**k.

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    #13

    Talent Scout "Discovers" Annie Lennox, Offers Her A Chance In The Industry

    Talent Scout "Discovers" Annie Lennox, Offers Her A Chance In The Industry

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    James016
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She should have submitted the MP3 just to see what would happen. Then someone would hopefully educate young Kylie on music

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    #15

    Footballer Jay Rodriguez's Dad Calls Out Twitter Rumours

    Footballer Jay Rodriguez's Dad Calls Out Twitter Rumours

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    pfeils wife
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love these, asking for a "Source?" and not expecting to get a real answer.... -then PLOW!

    #17

    A Player On The Dallas Cowboys Gets Called A Bandwagon Fan

    A Player On The Dallas Cowboys Gets Called A Bandwagon Fan

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    #18

    "What Do You Know About Terrorism?" He's Former Head Of Anti-Terrorist Intelligence And Special Branch In Northern Ireland

    "What Do You Know About Terrorism?" He's Former Head Of Anti-Terrorist Intelligence And Special Branch In Northern Ireland

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    Harry Potter Fan Reveals Snape's True Motivation To... JK Rowling

    Harry Potter Fan Reveals Snape's True Motivation To... JK Rowling

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    AKA AKA
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    1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i don't want to be sexist but just by looking at this post you can tell its usually men 'mansplaining' then the other way round edit: sorry 'donkey boi' that never occured to me. its just me being stupid

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    #20

    Got Any Sources For That Horseshit?

    Got Any Sources For That Horseshit?

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

    Was "Green" arguing against Naloxone for some reason? I'm literally offered a Naloxone kit every time I go to the pharmacy counter (and turn them down, as I already have several), and people hang them in public places in my neighbourhood so they are readily available. Fentanyl is an absolute scourge. A young woman I knew was murdered with a hot shot; my daughter has lost numerous friends to overdoses. And I've seen it happen, in public. You can never know how a stranger got to that moment, but nobody deserves to die that way.

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    #22

    People On Twitter Don't Realise They Are Arguing What Caused The Fall Of Rome With The Professor Of Classics At Cambridge

    People On Twitter Don't Realise They Are Arguing What Caused The Fall Of Rome With The Professor Of Classics At Cambridge

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

    I wouldn't waste my breath arguing with someone who couldn't even spell "hordes" correctly

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    #24

    When You Assume

    When You Assume

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    #25

    I Am The Reference — Co-Author Of Zlib Gets Asked For Wikipedia References

    I Am The Reference — Co-Author Of Zlib Gets Asked For Wikipedia References

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    #26

    Deputy Managing Editor Replies

    Deputy Managing Editor Replies

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    #27

    The Drummer Of The Smiths Is Told A Fact

    The Drummer Of The Smiths Is Told A Fact

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    #28

    When People Ask World Record Holder To Take A Picture Of Them

    When People Ask World Record Holder To Take A Picture Of Them

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

    I mean, this one doesn't seem as much of a "fail" or an "oopsie" - the two people aren't asking her to take their photo in front of a cardboard cutout of her, or a list of her records/Olympic medals, or something XD So they might not know who she is and have zero context for realizing it in this situation (they're not in a swimming exhibit or anything, just on the street.) Or, for all we know, those two people are RELATED to Katie.

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    #29

    Person Tells Editor Of National Review Online That He Needs To Try Reading Conservative News Sources

    Person Tells Editor Of National Review Online That He Needs To Try Reading Conservative News Sources

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