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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!

#1

Twitter User Tells Woman With PHD In Astrophysics That She Needs To Learn Some Science

Twitter User Tells Woman With PHD In Astrophysics That She Needs To Learn Some Science

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#3

Farmer Asked If He's Ever Worked On A Farm

Farmer Asked If He's Ever Worked On A Farm

Omni314 Report

#5

You'd Think The Prime Minister Would Know

You'd Think The Prime Minister Would Know

DejiDiva Report

#6

What Do Women Know About Comics, Really?

What Do Women Know About Comics, Really?

mymonsterischic Report

#7

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

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

CANT_TRUST_HILLARY Report

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#9

What's Tony Hawk Up To These Days?

What's Tony Hawk Up To These Days?

tonyhawk Report

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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

CBCebulski Report

#12

Patronizing Programmer Gets Told

Patronizing Programmer Gets Told

GambitGamer Report

#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

Annie Lennox Report

#14

I Wrote The Article

I Wrote The Article

caseyjohnston Report

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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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#16

Trashy Girl

Trashy Girl

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#17

A Player On The Dallas Cowboys Gets Called A Bandwagon Fan

A Player On The Dallas Cowboys Gets Called A Bandwagon Fan

AttackoftheMuffins Report

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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

ConsueloHatmaker Report

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James016
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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

North Stand Stevie went full "What have the Romans ever done for us?"

SheamusFanFrom1987
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4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should tell Stevie to go Stand in the North corner until he's learnt something, which will be a while.

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Insomniac
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4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, well.... you must not have done it very well if you think you know more than what I learned on Reddit!/s

Betta Fish
Community Member
2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i mean it sounds like North Stand Stevie realized he was wrong and was able to make it a bit of a joke so...

Paul Kiernan
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4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Head of collusion and murder in Belfast, not sure I'd be bragging about that

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#19

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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#20

Got Any Sources For That Horseshit?

Got Any Sources For That Horseshit?

Hatewrecked Report

#21

Official Lights Out Review

Official Lights Out Review

JayBauman1 Report

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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

G_Comstock Report

#24

When You Assume

When You Assume

C4Ciaran Report

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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

yreg Report

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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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#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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