#MassStupidity #DumbestMoments #UnbelievableStupidity
🤦♂️ Have you ever witnessed a moment of mass stupidity that made you question the intelligence of the human race? We’ve all been there, shaking our heads in disbelief at the sheer absurdity of it all. Whether it’s a viral video of a failed stunt or a news story about a ridiculous trend, mass stupidity is all around us. Let’s delve into some of the most severe cases of mass stupidity and try to make sense of it all.
##The Tide Pod Challenge: A Dangerous Fad
The year 2018 saw the rise of the infamous Tide Pod Challenge, where people were dared to consume laundry detergent pods for social media clout. This mind-boggling trend led to a surge in poison control calls and hospitalizations. It was a clear example of mass stupidity gone viral, with individuals risking their health for a few moments of online fame.
##The Yanny/Laurel Debate: A Lesson in Perception
In 2018, a simple audio clip sparked one of the most heated debates on the internet. Some heard “Yanny” while others heard “Laurel,” igniting a fierce argument over the true interpretation of the recording. This phenomenon highlighted the power of perception and how easily mass hysteria can be sparked over a trivial matter.
##Flat Earth Believers: An Unbelievable Conspiracy
Despite centuries of scientific evidence proving otherwise, there are still people who firmly believe that the Earth is flat. This bizarre conspiracy theory has gained traction in recent years, with individuals organizing conventions and creating online communities to support their beliefs. It’s a perplexing example of mass stupidity that continues to puzzle rational thinkers around the globe.
##The Great Toilet Paper Panic: A Lesson in Herd Mentality
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, one of the most puzzling reactions was the sudden hoarding of toilet paper. Despite health experts reassuring the public that there was no shortage of toilet paper, consumers flocked to stores and cleared the shelves of this essential item. The panic buying demonstrated the power of herd mentality and how mass stupidity can manifest in times of crisis.
##The Fyre Festival Disaster: A Case of Blind Trust
The 2017 Fyre Festival was promoted as a luxurious, star-studded event set on a private island in the Bahamas. However, attendees were met with subpar accommodations, lackluster meals, and overall chaos. The festival’s failure was attributed to poor planning and deceptive marketing, leading to a colossal waste of resources and a prime example of mass stupidity on a grand scale.
##Conclusion
The examples mentioned above are just a glimpse into the world of mass stupidity that we live in. Whether it’s a dangerous social media challenge, a bizarre conspiracy theory, or a collective irrational decision, mass stupidity can take on various forms. By examining these instances, we can gain insights into the human psyche and understand the factors that contribute to such behavior.
In conclusion, the most severe cases of mass stupidity often stem from a combination of ignorance, herd mentality, and a lack of critical thinking. As individuals, we must strive to question and challenge irrational beliefs, avoid succumbing to groupthink, and prioritize rationality over conformity. By fostering a culture of critical thinking and skepticism, we can collectively combat the prevalence of mass stupidity in our society. Let’s strive for a world where intelligence prevails over ignorance.
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My local parks playground has a push gate.
EVERYDAY I watch grown adults stare at it for like 20 seconds then go “I think it’s locked is there another one?”
To which I walk up and…… Push the gate open.
What annoys me about this is they want to catch an attitude like I’m an ahole for it
The great toilet paper rush at the start of COVID. There was nothing about COVID that threatened the global toilet paper supply, and yet people just started panic-buying it and artificially creating a huge shortage.
(We would eventually realize that there *was* a small uptick in toilet paper sold for private use, as many people were going to the bathroom at home more than at work, but no one realized that at the time and it had *nothing* to do with the panic – people just started buying more because people were buying more.)
Pizzagate gotta be up there
Anti-vaxers dying in hospitals screaming, “Tell me what I’ve got!! Covid doesn’t exist!!”
Americans voting for Donald Trump
Covid deniers, anti-vaxxers, covid precaution deniers.
People voting for Brexit.
In the UK, Brexit. Dishonest rabble rousing politicians lied to a gullible public in a non-binding referendum promoted by a shady conservative PM in order to fix the conflicts within his own party.
We lost a lot and are still feeling the consequences.
Cult 45…
The rise of Qanon and the Flat Earth Society.
I was standing in a long line to get into a haunted house event. The event staff was walking down the line telling everyone that the line will split when you walk through the door and ticket holders should stay right and those buying tickets should stay left.
I was a ticket holder but nobody was going to the line on the right. I found that hard to believe but I went right anyway. Nobody else went to the right, they all just followed the people going left.
I thought for sure that I fucked up and was in the wrong line. I mean, a hundred people can’t be that stupid could they? It turns out they could be that stupid. We got to be the first people to go through the haunted house even though we were in the middle of the line outside.
flat earthers
Thousands of people during the pandemic thinking the vaccination made their skin magnetic. What in the actual fuck.
ongoing case on pretty much every social media platform out there
Those public challenges that CLEARLY risk health, i.e., “the tide pod challenge.” Next time, just let things sort themselves out of their own. We can use less idiots in the world.
The ice bucket challenge was at least kind of cute and DID give ALS a lot of media attention/awareness and raised a lot of money.
People waiting in Dealey Plaza for JFK,Jr. to show up.
Someone I knew awhile ago had a theft record a mile long. One time, she went in front of the judge, who told her “You know, every time you’ve appeared in front of me, you’ve denied stealing. They have you on camera, clearly walking out of the store with unpaid merchandise. So, here’s what we’re going to do: you can admit you did it this time, and I’ll let you walk out of here today, with probation. If you still deny it, then I’ll sentence you to 90 days right here, right now”.
Now, her attorney looked at her and said three words: “Take the deal”. She said something back, shaking her head. Her attorney then looked at the judge, and said “Your honor, my client maintains her innocence”; BOOM, three months in the county jail, just like that.
It never ceases to amaze me how some people would rather jump off of the Empire State building (or lose their freedom) than simply admit they are wrong.
Anyone who keeps getting involved in Ponzi or MLM schemes.
For decades the public have been warned on what to watch out for to avoid these schemes, you would assume that the vast majority of people would have learned by now that these schemes are fraudulent and just can’t work out. Yet somehow here we with thousands of these companies still up and running and thriving and even more people being taken advantage of by them.
Maybe not the most severe, but one that everyone here has personally seen at least once in their lives. When at an airport and the gate agent says “We’re about to commence boarding. Please remain in your seats until your group has been called.”, and then half the people waiting stands up and crowds the gate in a scene of utter chaos. Every time, without fail.
any type of anti science shit.. climate change deniers, anti vaxx, etc etc.
The rise of the anti-vaccine crowd. Or generally the growing anti-science mindset in our culture.
So many people dead…
People that keep insisting Elon is a genius.
Basically everything about COVID. Antivaxxers, anti-maskers, etc. Nearly every public narrative about COVID is wrong, even though accurate information is trivially available. There are several examples of this lunacy in the comments here.
After almost five decades of existence, COVID is the thing that settled the “are people inherently evil” debate for me.
People eating Tidepods..
Watched a whole lot of my relatives fall for what is clearly MLM and a pretty shitty one at that.
They pooled in all their money and once they got the product they tried sell to each other. They tried to sell to their friends and neighbors but they knew it was a scam.
This isn’t the first time they’ve made bad decisions but this time even a brain-dead money could see it was a scam.
My generation, raised knowing how absolutely awful smoking is, excessively vaping
The January 6th Assault on the Capitol was probably the most severe case of mass stupidity I’ve seen in my lifetime.
Not even talking politically.
There were idiots climbing walls when there were accessible stairs nearby. Most of these idiots thought they wouldn’t meet any police resistance.
They acted as if their attempted coup would be met with smiling cops and clapping congresspeople, thanking them for their service or something.
Before social media, I just assumed people were mostly educated.
Boy was I fucking wrong.
Not only was I wrong, but now I myself feel fucking stupid for believing that for so long.
Why don’t I read anything about climate change deniers here?!
For-profit torture of children to ‘fix’ them, a few times throughout history.
Straight Incorporated did it to stop kids from ever using dugs. You didn’t even have to inject the marijuana, just the fear you might.
More recently it’s been used by the likes of WWASPS or Aspen Education’s programs to ‘cure’ depression or anxiety by making you hide symptoms, or ‘cure’ gay by being tortured into pretending to be straight.
“Prosperity Gospel” church attendees
Every time I see a video of someone being beat up, or in some sort of bad/dangerous situation and everyone is just standing around recording instead of helping.
People who ingested bleach because they thought it would keep them safe from Covid (according to the Trump….whose medical degree must have been gifted to him upon inauguration, since no one else has even seen it).
Scientology
Taking private jets to a conference about climate change
Donald Trump.
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He is a mass, and is very stupid.
With all the pro-Hamas rallies, the targeting of Jewish-owned businesses, kosher restaurants, firebombing synagogues or Jewish community centers, harassing Jewish students and physically preventing them from attending classes and locking diners in restaurants because they’re mad at the Israeli government. Going after Jews in the Diaspora isn’t going to “free Palestine.”