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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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    Farmer Asked If He's Ever Worked On A Farm

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    You'd Think The Prime Minister Would Know

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    Lewis Black Looking On While Fans Pose With A Lewis Black Poster

    Lewis Black Looking On While Fans Pose With A Lewis Black Poster

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    What's Tony Hawk Up To These Days?

    What's Tony Hawk Up To These Days?

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    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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    Patronizing Programmer Gets Told

    Patronizing Programmer Gets Told

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    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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    Footballer Jay Rodriguez's Dad Calls Out Twitter Rumours

    Footballer Jay Rodriguez's Dad Calls Out Twitter Rumours

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    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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    "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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    Got Any Sources For That Horseshit?

    Got Any Sources For That Horseshit?

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    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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    When You Assume

    When You Assume

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    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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    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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    #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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