Moments When Intelligent People Made Dumb Choices – These People Have Definitely Seen Better Days
Everyone has those moments when their brain just decides to check out, leaving them confused by simple math or struggling with easy tasks. Unless you're a genius like Bill Gates or Elon Musk, chances are you’ve experienced a lapse in focus.
The people in these photos seem to have taken a serious detour on the struggle bus, making some pretty questionable decisions. We’ll give them the benefit of the doubt and call it an off day—but it’s safe to say none of them are running tech empires anytime soon.
This Harry Potter Exit
Absolutely, man—let me just find platform nine and three-quarters to get us out of this parking lot.
When the only way out is blocked by a concrete pillar right in the middle of the path, you know it's a challenge straight out of Hogwarts.
Open 24/7 Except Sundays, Fridays, And Weekdays They Close At 6
Let's be real—no one really needs to shop after midnight, so we’re closing then. Sundays aren’t great for us either; can we push things to Monday?
Just for a few hours though, since I think my mom needs me that day.
Everybody Loves Raymond, But Not As Much As This Guy
This shrine isn't so much a case of poor judgment as it is a break from the ordinary.
No one really expected—or asked—for this level of dedication to the show, but... we’re not mad about it. Just a little worried.
That's One Big Watermelon
Just plop that melon straight onto the scale and weigh it!
Well, hold on... that might actually break the scale and make a mess—something the person who did this clearly didn't consider.
School Nightmares IRL
This feels like one of those dreaded school nightmares—but it actually happened. Diego had no idea his final was scheduled for today, May 8, at 10:15.
Let's hope his teacher is understanding.
The Guy Who Thought Fake IDs Were More Fun With Friends
Humans are naturally social creatures, and that instinct doesn't just disappear when it’s time to snap a photo for a fake ID.
While we get why this guy wanted his girlfriend by his side for moral support, including her in the actual photo might not have been the smartest move.
The Man Living In The Year 3000, But His Fish Is Long Gone
Everyone knows that Free Slurpee Day is the time to show up with the largest container you can get your hands on. But this guy thought a giant water bottle was too basic—so he brought an actual aquarium.
While it's an impressively bold choice, we can't help but worry about a few things—like hygiene, sugar overload, and whether his spine is going to survive the weight.
Whoever Designed This Ramp Is Actively Trying To Kill People And Should Be Locked Up
This stair designer took the idea of making buildings wheelchair accessible a bit too literally.
The only issue is that if someone tries to use the wheelchair ramp going down, they're in for an unforgettable ride. And by unforgettable, we mean potentially life-threatening.
Just Some Small Yellow Watermelons
It looks like the usual label guy at the grocery store took the day off, so they brought in an intern who's clearly not familiar with fruit.
The intern did their best, but I'm sure no one will mind the watermelons being a bit more sour, yellow, and smaller than expected.
The Fire Inspector Who's Not Sure What It Is
Don't try to tell this person how to do their job—they've got it all under control. They've been making homes fire-safe since 1997. Or was it 1998?
Wait, hold on, I definitely wrote it down somewhere... let me check.
The Lady Who Looked For Texture, Fibre, And Knee-Pad Capability When Shopping For Bread
I hope this disrespectful bread-wasting lady found the multigrain-honey she was looking for and it was worth all of this nonsense.
If this photo doesn't fill you with rage then you need to go home and rethink everything because this woman right here is the enemy of society.
The Consignment Shop Sign That Didn't Stop Resuing No Matter The Law
This sign is the perfect example of why you need a marketing expert on your team.
They're going to be there for your business needs when you're making advertisements, creating deals, and if your sign is borderline homicidal or not.
Who Wants To Tell Him?
So who wants to fill this man in?
Either he's trying to prove a point to someone that an umbrella still works even if it's open (which is kind of true?) or in his haste to get to his car without getting wet, he's forgotten that he is carrying something that would stop the rain.
No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service, No Store, Nothing To See Here, Go Away
This store is extremely negative and I think it's hurting their business. Last time a woman tried to walk in there with her purse she got tackled to the ground by security.
It's a miracle she got in there in the first place. There wasn't even anyone inside for service anyway.
A Tree Cutting Job Well Done, And Only Blocking 98% Of The Driveway
This tree cutting service is here to cut the trees and that's it. Do you have a driveway, a house, and a couple of cars that you don't want to be blocked or damaged?
Sounds like a "you problem" and this guy can't hear you over the sound of his sweet chainsaw.
The Website Designer Who Was New To The Whole Names Thing
Today this website designer learned that names can come in all lengths, not just four letters and up.
Either they're ignorant about practically everything, or a Jim wronged them in the past and this is the only way they could think of to get revenge.
The Ramen Recipe Called For Water But This Chef Said "Nahhhhh Too Many Calories"
This is what happens when you forget to put water in with your microwavable ramen after years of not wearing your helmet in full-contact football.
Head trauma is the only explanation for this home cooking fail.
Sometimes you just want to wash your clothes
This unlucky person wore gloves while washing some clothes, but the dye STILL got through and stained their hands.
On the bright side, at least they can command armies of undead, right?
Can We Or Can We Not Buy Happiness? I'm Confused
The best things in like may be free, but the knowledge that that's the truth costs about as much as a university degree and ten years of your life working in a field you don't want to be in.
Hahaha, funny how that works.
Siri, Play "We're All In This Together"
Okay, so maybe one person did this and then everyone else thought they should follow suit for symmetry's sake.
Either this is the beginning of a small transportation revolution or everyone collectively isn't paying attention. Not to be cynical but we think it's the last one.
She Loves Denny's So Much, But Put One Star
This person is highly relatable and is every one of us at three am after the bar when all we want are pancakes and bacon.
She probably meant to put five stars, but couldn't coordinate her thumbs around the sheer drunk emotion she was feeling.
If You Say It Weird It Sounds The Same As "Pepper"
This labeller is the eptiome of "just doing my job, man." When their boss had a cold and told them to label the "paper" shaker they thought they might've misheard.
But then they reminded themselves that they're only being paid minimum wage and this happened.
The Physics Master Who Knows How Sand Works, Thank You
This guy has played in a sandbox or two growing up. He's an expert in knowing how to make the perfect sandcastle and how to perfectly kick a bunch of the stuff in his little brother's face.
He knows he's just gotta tie that stuff down on the flatbed and it's ready to rock and roll.
The Perfect Theatre For People Who'd Rather See And Hear Screaming Children Rather Than Watch The Movie
It's rare that somebody captures a photo of the underworld, but hey, here it is.
This is the seventh circle and it's exclusive for that niche market of people who have kids, and who obviously don't want to see a movie, but still want to feel like they're seeing a movie. Smart business.
The Traffic Lights That Really Kept The One Coyote A Day That Walked There Moving Steadily
These are your taxes at work people. These lights are helping direct a heavy stream of air that's constantly rushing down this rural road.
Haters will say this is "unnecessary" but clearly they haven't stood in front of a fan before.
Spellcheck Was Needed For This Sign Because This Is Now The Last Thai Place I Want To Eat
The reason Google translate exists is for moments like this. If you're not sure about spelling before spending a couple hundred dollars on a sign then you should probably double check.
Or not. Maybe this is what they meant and this is just an adult Thai restaurant.
The California Roll That Caused Their Brain To Crash
Whoever was prepping this sushi roll had a moment when their brain just shut off.
Not for long though, just enough so that they could create the most visually uncomfortable image to ever exist.
It's Not DiGiorno, It's Inedible
It's one thing to leave the cardboard underneath the pizza when you put it in the oven but this is a whole other problem.
Someone at DiGiorno probably should've realized something was wrong when they started spreading sauce and cheese onto a piece of cardboard.
A Rude Awakening
This person is going to be real shocked when they come out at the end of the day to find out that someone managed to steal their bike, despite it being "securely" locked up...
As simple as this would be to still steal, it's got to be uncomfortable to try and peddle with that around your feet.
It's Not A 3D Scanner
Not sure what they're teaching youths nowadays but common sense doesn't seem to be on the curriculum.
Why would this teacher want to see the front of your passport? What purpose could that serve?
Hypocrites, All Of You!
At the very least they could've printed it on recycled paper or something right?
Make your campaign a little more believable, or pretend that you actually care about going paperless.
For Your Four-Legged Friends Only
Always make sure you're paying attention in the grocery store when your child says they want the ice cream with the doggie on it.
Otherwise, you'll end up buying dog treats for your child like this man accidentally did.
Apparently It's A Popular Tattoo
These two gentlemen probably made this man's night when they asked to take a photo with him.
However, they're not going to be laughing when years from now their friends still bring up the fact that they took a photo with a man who was not Mike Tyson.
Let's Hope They Weren't Allergic
Whether the waiter forgot to write it down or the chef was in their own world, this is one way to send your food back to the kitchen after you request a substitution.
This also might be the way that you manage to annoy every person who works at the restaurant.
The Stock Person Was Still Half Asleep
Ah yes, this is just what we've been looking for.
We've been searching for a deodorant that is the perfect balance of real & natural but still tasty, and now we've finally found it.
Feel The Warmth Of Their Holiday Spirit
This is technically one way that you could light up a house for Christmas.
However, we're guessing that Walmart didn't mean to encourage their customers to commit arson during the holidays.
Tape That Back Up
He was just so excited to see what might be written on the card that he just ripped the top off not realizing it was just money inside...even though it was a money envelope.
A little bit of tape will fix this right?
Does No One Proofread?
Sorry, Tom. They heard your request but decided that they weren't going to honor it because it didn't make for a good story.
That or they just didn't take in the words they were typing.
That's A Lot Of Bubbles
This has all of the signs of a prank gone wrong.
Putting a little bit of soap into the fountain at 7 Eleven may seem harmless, but then you end up with this mess.
Saved At The Last Minute
This person's brain actually stepped in at the right moment and stopped them from eating something really, really disgusting.
But how on earth did they not notice the praying mantis in their salad before this?
Well, Whoops.
This is a bizarre-looking sight.
It's not every day that you have to move a heavy statue, so we can't really blame the person for not knowing that the whole thing would come crashing through the rear window when they hit the brakes too fast.
He's Really Into St. Patrick's Day
This genius decided to let their white dog out into the yard right after they mowed the lawn. Now they have a leprechaun instead of a dog.
Hey, at least they're all ready for St. Patrick's Day.
Personalized Ink
Right about now, it's becoming really apparent that using an uncapped pen to hold her hair up was not the smartest idea in the world.
Our question is, how does she not feel the pen writing all over the back of her neck?
Hair Dye Comes Off Like Newsprint On Silly Putty
Anyone who remembers playing with Silly Putty and the newspaper knows exactly what happened here.
The Walmart bag design transferred to her hair when she used it as a shower cap. Oof.
Hot Charcoal Don't Belong In The Garbage Can, Folks
A Redditor snapped this pic of their neighbor's trash can and wrote that they had dumped hot charcoal from a BBQ right into the plastic container.
What did they think would happen? Sigh.
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Jennifer Hillhouse
