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40 Embarrassing Moments People Didn’t Know Who They Were Talking To And Made A Fool Of Themselves
When you think about it, the internet is a democracy. Whether you're the President, an award-winning scientist, or just a spiteful troll, you can create a Twitter account and go from one thread to another, explaining to other users why they're stupid. However, if you're actually doing it, that's precisely what you need to keep in mind. It's just a matter of time before you run into someone who can call out your BS. And when that happens, you're going to end up on the subreddit r/DontYouKnowWhoIam. Like the name suggests, this online community is dedicated to those spicy moments when people were oblivious to who they were talking to, and has collected quite a lot of them since its inception in 2015. Here are some of the best ones.
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#1
Regional Reports Manager
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#2
Underestimating A Multi Talented Model!
Even though there's a line between self- and over-confidence, trusting in your judgment can help you become successful in life.
Both verbal and nonverbal communication can be extremely effective at garnering positive attention and influence in groups. According to one hypothesis (the presumption of calibration hypothesis), people generally assume others have the self-knowledge to know how confident they should be, and we also assume they will truthfully communicate this confidence to us (the so-called truth bias), unless extenuating circumstances suggest otherwise.
So whenever we see confidence, we tend to find it compelling, and we expect it to be justified.
#3
Learn To Speak English
#4
The Guy Then Came At Him Saying He Violated The Hippocratic Oath
buttonpusher 3 years ago (edited)
Anyone else so sick of the vaccine argument? Should mention I'm not anti-vax. Have had covid twice myself. Edit: Was asked how I had it twice. First time I likely caught it in a post office. Only place I'd been for weeks as most of the country was shut. Second time my partner tested positive and then I did.
#5
Red Faces All Round
Interestingly, some research has reported that being overconfident while participating in a group activity did not damage the person’s reputation — individuals who trusted their task performance (but were later revealed to be worse at the task than they had claimed) did not suffer a severe drop in their social status in the group relative to someone who had been well-calibrated.
The researchers concluded that "the status benefits of overconfidence outweighed any possible status costs."
So extreme cases aside, being featured on r/DontYouKnowWhoIam might not be the worst thing that can happen to you.
#6
Experience ≠ Skill Level
#7
Challenging A Doctor
#8
Don’t You Know What I Am?
#9
He's Egyptian
#10
Becky Says Do Your Research About Vaccines Y’all!
River Webb 3 years ago
where did you "look them up"? some mum group where essential oils are the equivalent to some miracle cure?
#11
Karen vs. Owner
#12
Accusing A Former Us Secretary Of Labor Of Being A Keyboard Warrior
#13
Physician Didn't Read A (Verified) Acct Bio Of Another Doctor Before Patronising Him About His Area Of Expertise
karla Meixnerová 3 years ago
There are people in my country who believe that Ivermektin (actualy horse pill to get them rid of tapeworms) can cure covid. Eventhougt, there is no study to prove that, some people eat this, they overdose on it and end up in hospital with covid and also kidney failure...
#14
Accusing The Artist Based On Images From The Artist’s Own Website
buttonpusher 3 years ago
Similar happened to me. My art teacher almost failed me because she said my drawings weren't free-hand. They totally were and I did one of them all over again with her there, she shut up after that.
#15
Man Tries To Lecture History Professor On History
#16
Tony Hawk Tries To Rent A Car
Nugua Nugua 3 years ago (edited)
Because even if it wasn't THE Tony Hawk, there cannot be anyone else with this name around... (/s just to be safe)
#17
What Are The Odds, Really?
#18
Director Is Asked What Her Job Is
Marcellus II 3 years ago
When you say "young lady" you must already know you're doing it wrong. Unless you address the rest as "old man", "middle-aged ambiguous person", etc.
#19
Anti-Masker Gets Shut Down Quickly
#20
Sauna Advice
Demi Zwaan 3 years ago
Exactly! A sauna doesn't have to be uncomfortable to be 'good for you' at all! It should be something relaxing, that's all. It might be good for your hearth health, but there's not that much evidence that saunas have health benefits. Still, getting uncomfortably hot is not good.
#21
A Different Kind Of Dykwim
#22
Ah Well
Andy Acceber 3 years ago
Okay, awkward. But how can you believe super rich people aren't changing the world? They're definitely changing it. No one said, "for the better."
#23
My Friend Is A Scientist, So Exchanges Like This Occur Almost Every Day
#24
Running "Coach" Meets The Runner He Bases His Training On
#25
It Happens Again
Amy Pattie 3 years ago
I mean, most of his fans saw more of the 90’s 3D graphic of him than his actual face
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Marcellus II 3 years ago
"I've never spoken to Tony, but I've slept with every woman he's ever slept with"
WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago
Seems like Tony Hawk needs to work on his PR. There's too many people thinking he isn't real.
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago
He is a pro skater who managed to become known outside of the sport. He has a series of video games too, they have been around for a few decades (I used to play one 20 years ago roughly, which is hos I have heard of him)
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Captain Synaptic 2 years ago
This is the second one of these to mention Tony Hawk. No idea who he is.
Vicki Cunningham 2 years ago
I've heard the name, but have no idea what he is famous for, so had to Google it.
Pauline Evans 2 years ago
What is he famous for ? (The reason I ask is because I’ve never heard of him)
Keisha 2 years ago
Everybody knows Tony Hawk but nobody recognizes Tony Hawk. I have met a few famous people in my life and was almost in shock to see them but they were just going about their business and nobody recognized them. I didn't have it in me to start squealing in delight and ruin their day by getting them mobbed. But let me see Shaq and I'll be doing cartwheel and passing out and make a total fool out of myself.
Pamela Blue 2 years ago
I don't consider myself totally ignorant, however, two posts about a Tony Hawke - somebody I have never heard of before. The only reason I can think of is that he is either a Hollywood creature, or a sports icon. I don't know many of either of them anymore.
Linda Robinett 3 years ago
So Tiny Hawk is really famous. Does this mean that he is not allowed to interact with the world. I am awaiting his story about the first parent teacher conference he attends. Geez. Talented people have kids, families, need to rent cars, need vaccinations etc.
Ellis Reed 3 years ago
We get it, no one recognizes you. I think he has like 200 tweets that are situations just like this.
Carrie Spence 2 years ago
Wearing face nappies, why would you even write that???? It’s a cult!!!!
#26
Asian? It Must Be A Chinese Puppet Handler
#27
Spotted On Tictac
Miss Cellania 3 years ago (edited)
"Wasp" is a category, with quite a few insects in it. This is like saying "That's not a primate, it's a chimpanzee!"
#28
Please Educate Yourself About Vaccines
#29
Someone Lied On Their Resume
#30
In All Fairness I Don't Tend To Wear T-Shirts With My Boss's Name On Them
White Wolf 3 years ago
Just covering up a nasty and not a single bit funny comment from Demi Zwaan.
#31
Oh You R So Cool And Must Be A Really Important Person
Chris Wade 3 years ago
That's a troll account. Their name is "Petty" and just look at the profile picture haha
#32
Having A Ba In Politics Is Better Than Being A Constitutional Lawyer, Right?
#33
"Are You Neil Patrick Harris Like Huh"
#34
Youtube Doing What Youtube Does Best
WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago
youtube works in wondrous ways. "You indicated you didn't like channels about sports, so here are another 30 recommended channels about sports."
#35
Explaining What Baguette Means To A French Person
River Webb 3 years ago
"NO! I may have never spoken French, nor do I know anything about the language, but I know I'm right!!"
#36
Man Who Helped Legalise Gay Marriage In Gb Accused Of Doing Nothing For Lesbians
#37
Guys Tells John Wayne Parr, That He's Friends With John Wayne Parr
#38
Tried To Start Some Racial Nonsense
Demi Zwaan 3 years ago
So not dark enough to be considered black by the black community, but definitely not white enough to be considered white by the white community. What a wonderful life :( Why do people care about skin color this much?
#39
Arnold The Schwarzenegger
Mohsie Supposie 3 years ago
Who knew? Arnold looks like Arnold! This should be front page news!
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Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
"What do you know about Covid?".... *I produce my medical degree*.... "Oh, well, what do doctors know about Covid?".... More than Google, Facebook, Twitter, Insta, and TikTok, thanks. Especially if we're, y'know, updated regularly by CDC/Johns Hopkins/Oxford Centre UK, etc. .... Then I hear, "Well, those are biased!".... Sure, and your grandma's third cousin's second wife's neighbor is totally an epidemiologist?
Mica Silvia 3 years ago
My mother in law's doctors, dentist etc know everything, as soon as I tell her anything my health visitor or midwife has said on their visits "What do they know", "we never did that, they're wrong" ..."babies don't change so caring for them doesn't" etc etc ..we've actually come to blows over this when she said I should be giving my son a bottle when he's exclusively breast fed..I couldn't breast feed my Daughter so I'm thrilled my Son takes to it but she was constantly battling to get him on the bottle for no reason other than to have her own way -.-
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UpupaEpops 3 years ago
-Hello, little girl! Can I speak to the Captain? -Good afternoon, it's me. How can I help? [Starts walking away while laughing, then walks up to the biggest, burliest guy around.] - 'Day, mate. Was looking for the Captain. Can you believe that chick? [Still laughing] - That "chick" is Captain UpupaEpops, who is clearly not wearing her rank insignia for shits and giggles. It was a very fine day.
Jacob Babashoff 3 years ago
Person I know: Requiring masks is communism! Me: No it isn't. Person: Yes it is! Do some research on Communism! Me: I have a Bachelors of Science degree in Economics with a dual specialization. Person: *silence*
Sakura 2 years ago
Hilariously, the reason communists like myself comply with COVID restrictions is not because we worship the government, it's because Marxist theory dictates that protecting and caring for the other members in your society benefits us all! Do the right thing, it'll come back around.
Load More Replies... Haily Jynne 2 years ago
I was talking to a friend, and they mentioned that their niece was just diagnosed with diabetes. I said "Oh no! Tell her that it's okay, she can do it." Some random lady just walks up behind us and says, "that's really insensitive. My cousin's girlfriend has diabetes, so I know what will offend a diabetic." I have type 1 diabetes.
deanna woods 3 years ago
This has happened many times for me. Especially with my aunt's boyfriends. She tells them I know a lot about history, so they quiz me to see if that is true. Not only do I know a lot about his, I have a bachelor's degree in history. So, yeah, I know what I am talking about.
Glirpy 3 years ago
Why does your aunt always say that? Kind of a weird thing to always tell her boyfriends. Wait, how many boyfriends has your aunt had?
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Brendan 3 years ago
Granted, most of the people who argue against the experts probably get their research via Google. But not every person with a qualification is always right.
Irma 2 years ago
But the 'do your research' argument is invalid cause they obviously did
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Random Anon 3 years ago
Ah people judging someone before getting all the facts. I've lived with this all my life. Despite having 20 years under my belt doing what I do, often people that don't know me can get pretty snarky. Not shaving for a week helped as I pass the 40 mark. Prior to that, it was pretty frustrating.
Irma 2 years ago
I look a quite a lot younger and at work i often get asked if im helping out my mom or dad. Im a chef for 10 years.
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Darth Balos 3 years ago
Not sure if this belongs here. I was live streaming on FB once playing the piano and accidentally made a mistake on "Fur Elise" by accidentally missing a part and FB stopped my stream on the basis that I was streaming someone's work without giving it credit. No sources given.
Pete Häkkinen 2 years ago
The future of capitalism, where even idiocy is done cheaply by algorithms who answer to no one.
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Steve Wilson 3 years ago
The internet is a great thing. I have had more than one person claim to “have played a little minor league (base) ball” not being aware that you can find out about that stuff pretty easily now.
J.T. Harben 3 years ago
Baseball reference does not include the double top secret minor league teams.
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Tessa (She/Her) 2 years ago
person: hey i really love this piece (shows me my own art) me: ...i made it person: no you didnt me: ....my logo is in the corner person: lies but ok LOL me:
Irma 2 years ago
I once did wrote an article on alternative (fun) ways to teach math to small children. That was not the official name ofcourse i wrote the article in dutch. I found it a year later on someones desk on a different job. That person was alway mocking me for being 'just' an intern and treated like i was dumb. Started telling me about the article but that i wouldnt understand cause the sources used we too 'deep and scientific for me to understand'. Told her i wrote it. She called me a liar and said a university published it. I was a student there and yes i did write it.
Load More Replies... Mistress of Anarchy 2 years ago
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Marvelous Rex 2 years ago
I've had one since 2008 but I've not once ever posted anything. I basically just keep it because once and a while someone will send me a Twitter post that is actually worth reading and sometimes you can't open it without logging in first.
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Alana Mullen 2 years ago
Lots of vanity and anger on this page. I get tense looking at the comments.
Elena Naya 2 years ago
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Sunny Day 2 years ago
My favorite story about Queen Elizabeth - Once, when walking the grounds of Balmoral with her protection officer, Queen Elizabeth ran into some American tourists. It became clear they didn’t recognize her: “Have you ever met the queen?” they asked. “No,” she responded, and then pointed at her protection officer. “But he has.”
Monica Pryts 2 years ago (edited)
#40 happens to me a lot on Facebook when I share one of my articles.
Michael Largey 2 years ago (edited)
My sweet mom was having her roof replaced on a brutally hot day. She had cold drinks in her frig for when the workers were on break. One was sitting in her kitchen and told her that he was working "off the books", and nothing was being reported for tax purposes. She put her Internal Revenue Service ID on the table in front of him, smiled, and asked, "Do you realize who you're talking to?" The guy left and never returned.
Sigourney Di Blasi 2 years ago
Most covid posts and comments have aged TERRIBLY bad, my gosh! XDDD
Annalynne Carter 2 years ago
My literature teacher for 4th grade never called on me to answer questions. I was confused because I was the most advanced reader in that class. I talked to her after class one day, asking why she never called on me. She said “Sorry kiddo, but I think you would just confuse the other kids with how you pronounce words.” This was because I had a lisp back then and pronounced every word that had double o’s or just one o with an r.
Moff Jerjerrod 2 years ago
I used to work at an airport, manager for the company that handled the restaurants. One Saturday my assistant manager and myself were inventory counting a Caribou Coffee and this sill looking skinny white guy walks up. Plaid short only the top button fastened, wife beater, baggy jeans, the ball cap with the razor straight bill and a lot of bling. I looked at said in a low voice ‘Look at this Vanilla Ice wanna be MFer’. Then a guy comes RUNNING across the terminal and is shaking homeboy’s hand and gushing over him. It WAS Vanilla Ice, who had played a show the night before. He was actually really cool too.
Hannah 2 years ago
Unpopular opinion I'm sure, but my goodness I am so sick of hearing about covid arguments. We get it. People will never agree on something that shouldnt have anyone arguing in the first place and everyone wants to be the big dog on top and show somebody else up. Great. Cool. People suck, pets are life. Can we move on now?
TransAtheistTrumpFan 2 years ago
My friend had a good one like this. They (my friend's pronoun) was arbitrarily labelled as a 'white male' at birth, and they was trying to go to an event once, and the organizer said at the entrance: 'Sorry, this is only for black women.' So they replies: 'I IDENTIFY as a black woman!' You should have seen how surprised the organizer looked!
Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
"What do you know about Covid?".... *I produce my medical degree*.... "Oh, well, what do doctors know about Covid?".... More than Google, Facebook, Twitter, Insta, and TikTok, thanks. Especially if we're, y'know, updated regularly by CDC/Johns Hopkins/Oxford Centre UK, etc. .... Then I hear, "Well, those are biased!".... Sure, and your grandma's third cousin's second wife's neighbor is totally an epidemiologist?
Mica Silvia 3 years ago
My mother in law's doctors, dentist etc know everything, as soon as I tell her anything my health visitor or midwife has said on their visits "What do they know", "we never did that, they're wrong" ..."babies don't change so caring for them doesn't" etc etc ..we've actually come to blows over this when she said I should be giving my son a bottle when he's exclusively breast fed..I couldn't breast feed my Daughter so I'm thrilled my Son takes to it but she was constantly battling to get him on the bottle for no reason other than to have her own way -.-
Load More Replies... UpupaEpops 3 years ago
-Hello, little girl! Can I speak to the Captain? -Good afternoon, it's me. How can I help? [Starts walking away while laughing, then walks up to the biggest, burliest guy around.] - 'Day, mate. Was looking for the Captain. Can you believe that chick? [Still laughing] - That "chick" is Captain UpupaEpops, who is clearly not wearing her rank insignia for shits and giggles. It was a very fine day.
Jacob Babashoff 3 years ago
Person I know: Requiring masks is communism! Me: No it isn't. Person: Yes it is! Do some research on Communism! Me: I have a Bachelors of Science degree in Economics with a dual specialization. Person: *silence*
Sakura 2 years ago
Hilariously, the reason communists like myself comply with COVID restrictions is not because we worship the government, it's because Marxist theory dictates that protecting and caring for the other members in your society benefits us all! Do the right thing, it'll come back around.
Load More Replies... Haily Jynne 2 years ago
I was talking to a friend, and they mentioned that their niece was just diagnosed with diabetes. I said "Oh no! Tell her that it's okay, she can do it." Some random lady just walks up behind us and says, "that's really insensitive. My cousin's girlfriend has diabetes, so I know what will offend a diabetic." I have type 1 diabetes.
deanna woods 3 years ago
This has happened many times for me. Especially with my aunt's boyfriends. She tells them I know a lot about history, so they quiz me to see if that is true. Not only do I know a lot about his, I have a bachelor's degree in history. So, yeah, I know what I am talking about.
Glirpy 3 years ago
Why does your aunt always say that? Kind of a weird thing to always tell her boyfriends. Wait, how many boyfriends has your aunt had?
Load More Replies... Brendan 3 years ago
Granted, most of the people who argue against the experts probably get their research via Google. But not every person with a qualification is always right.
Irma 2 years ago
But the 'do your research' argument is invalid cause they obviously did
Load More Replies... Random Anon 3 years ago
Ah people judging someone before getting all the facts. I've lived with this all my life. Despite having 20 years under my belt doing what I do, often people that don't know me can get pretty snarky. Not shaving for a week helped as I pass the 40 mark. Prior to that, it was pretty frustrating.
Irma 2 years ago
I look a quite a lot younger and at work i often get asked if im helping out my mom or dad. Im a chef for 10 years.
Load More Replies... Darth Balos 3 years ago
Not sure if this belongs here. I was live streaming on FB once playing the piano and accidentally made a mistake on "Fur Elise" by accidentally missing a part and FB stopped my stream on the basis that I was streaming someone's work without giving it credit. No sources given.
Pete Häkkinen 2 years ago
The future of capitalism, where even idiocy is done cheaply by algorithms who answer to no one.
Load More Replies... Steve Wilson 3 years ago
The internet is a great thing. I have had more than one person claim to “have played a little minor league (base) ball” not being aware that you can find out about that stuff pretty easily now.
J.T. Harben 3 years ago
Baseball reference does not include the double top secret minor league teams.
Load More Replies... Tessa (She/Her) 2 years ago
person: hey i really love this piece (shows me my own art) me: ...i made it person: no you didnt me: ....my logo is in the corner person: lies but ok LOL me:
Irma 2 years ago
I once did wrote an article on alternative (fun) ways to teach math to small children. That was not the official name ofcourse i wrote the article in dutch. I found it a year later on someones desk on a different job. That person was alway mocking me for being 'just' an intern and treated like i was dumb. Started telling me about the article but that i wouldnt understand cause the sources used we too 'deep and scientific for me to understand'. Told her i wrote it. She called me a liar and said a university published it. I was a student there and yes i did write it.
Load More Replies... Mistress of Anarchy 2 years ago
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Marvelous Rex 2 years ago
I've had one since 2008 but I've not once ever posted anything. I basically just keep it because once and a while someone will send me a Twitter post that is actually worth reading and sometimes you can't open it without logging in first.
Load More Replies... Alana Mullen 2 years ago
Lots of vanity and anger on this page. I get tense looking at the comments.
Elena Naya 2 years ago
You can hire Henryclarkethicalhacker for all your hacking needs which include clearing of criminal and driving records, credit hack fix, college grade changes, cloning phones, spying on anyone, hacking all social media accounts, etc,. Reach him via Henryclarkethicalhacker @ gmail. com Text him,, Whatsapp,,+18134211326.
Sunny Day 2 years ago
My favorite story about Queen Elizabeth - Once, when walking the grounds of Balmoral with her protection officer, Queen Elizabeth ran into some American tourists. It became clear they didn’t recognize her: “Have you ever met the queen?” they asked. “No,” she responded, and then pointed at her protection officer. “But he has.”
Monica Pryts 2 years ago (edited)
#40 happens to me a lot on Facebook when I share one of my articles.
Michael Largey 2 years ago (edited)
My sweet mom was having her roof replaced on a brutally hot day. She had cold drinks in her frig for when the workers were on break. One was sitting in her kitchen and told her that he was working "off the books", and nothing was being reported for tax purposes. She put her Internal Revenue Service ID on the table in front of him, smiled, and asked, "Do you realize who you're talking to?" The guy left and never returned.
Sigourney Di Blasi 2 years ago
Most covid posts and comments have aged TERRIBLY bad, my gosh! XDDD
Annalynne Carter 2 years ago
My literature teacher for 4th grade never called on me to answer questions. I was confused because I was the most advanced reader in that class. I talked to her after class one day, asking why she never called on me. She said “Sorry kiddo, but I think you would just confuse the other kids with how you pronounce words.” This was because I had a lisp back then and pronounced every word that had double o’s or just one o with an r.
Moff Jerjerrod 2 years ago
I used to work at an airport, manager for the company that handled the restaurants. One Saturday my assistant manager and myself were inventory counting a Caribou Coffee and this sill looking skinny white guy walks up. Plaid short only the top button fastened, wife beater, baggy jeans, the ball cap with the razor straight bill and a lot of bling. I looked at said in a low voice ‘Look at this Vanilla Ice wanna be MFer’. Then a guy comes RUNNING across the terminal and is shaking homeboy’s hand and gushing over him. It WAS Vanilla Ice, who had played a show the night before. He was actually really cool too.
Hannah 2 years ago
Unpopular opinion I'm sure, but my goodness I am so sick of hearing about covid arguments. We get it. People will never agree on something that shouldnt have anyone arguing in the first place and everyone wants to be the big dog on top and show somebody else up. Great. Cool. People suck, pets are life. Can we move on now?
TransAtheistTrumpFan 2 years ago
My friend had a good one like this. They (my friend's pronoun) was arbitrarily labelled as a 'white male' at birth, and they was trying to go to an event once, and the organizer said at the entrance: 'Sorry, this is only for black women.' So they replies: 'I IDENTIFY as a black woman!' You should have seen how surprised the organizer looked!
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