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Common sense is supposed to be free - like, zero dollars, no catch. You don't need a degree to get it, just a bit of brainpower and the tiniest bit of logic.
Yet here we are, looking at folks who clearly missed the memo and somehow managed to baffle the world with their head-scratching decisions. These pics are like a rollercoaster of "Did they really just do that?" mixed with a sprinkle of giggles and facepalms.
Ready for a quick trip to Nopeville with a pit stop at "Why Would You Even?"? Let’s dive in!
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Dad’s Strategy To 'Fix' Google’s Weird Screen Blur
His fix? Melt the top left corner of the screen. Genius or nightmare?
Some smarty-pants will argue that 'common sense' isn’t really so common for everyone. Like, where you grow up and who you hang out with totally shapes what makes sense.
Dr. Christopher Dwyer, a brainy researcher, pointed out how words get twisted all the time and just because something’s "common" doesn’t make it true or logical.
Parking Fail: Tide's Coming In, Car’s Going Out
Low tide means a road and parking, high tide means your expensive car is swimming. Warning signs? What signs?
But for our fun ride today, we’re talking basic manners and safety - stuff that basically everyone should get. Like, don’t do dumb stuff that makes life harder for others or yourself.
There was this fancy study from Oxford that found folks who stick to basic morals (like not hurting one person to save many) come off as way more trustworthy. Sounds like common sense, right?
Professor David Pizarro said it’s less about rules and more about respecting others’ feelings and choices.
London psychologist Dr. Jane McCartney said common sense is simply imagining what will happen after you do something. Pretty neat!
But turns out, brainiacs with a high IQ sometimes overthink and miss the obvious stuff that just feels right, according to evolutionary psychologist Bruce Charlston.
According to Charlston, super smart folks sometimes come up with ideas that sound cool but are kinda goofy when it comes to everyday problems. Classic brain overdrive!
There’s this whole vibe that younger people lack common sense, but experts like therapist Melissa Legere say it’s more about adapting to crazy-fast tech and changing social rules.
She says it’s more about shifting focus and less about actually being clueless.
Wife vs. Drywall: The Confession
Wife headed up to get the Christmas tree. Told her not to step on drywall. She admitted she had no clue what drywall even was. Classic.
Psychologist Clary Tepper thinks common sense just changes from generation to generation. Like older folks might fall for scams because they grew up in a different world, and kids are actually rocking tech-related problems like pros.
Cooking Fail of the Century: Heating Plastic Bags in Oil
This chef knows sous vide but heats plastic bags in hot oil. How? Why? Mind blown.
Dr. Rita Eichenstein says all this screen time and instant answers aren’t doing our brain’s judgment muscles any favors. Kids might be really smart in school but miss out on real-world smarts.
Bright Headlights Of Doom Almost Cause Crash
Their headlights shone like a supernova, making it impossible to see. Almost caused a wreck. How is this legal?!
Still, we can all agree that putting others in danger or being plain rude isn’t cool. Talking about it needs to happen with a sprinkle of kindness, says Legere.
She reminds us it’s all about explaining what’s right and what could go wrong.
Tepper encourages parents to help kids think for themselves while showing them how to make decisions that don’t annoy everyone else.
“We all gotta think about how our actions affect other people,” she says.
And Dr. Eichenstein's simple fix? More real-life hangouts and less screen time. Practice makes perfect, and common sense grows with real-world experience.
Concert Etiquette 101: Don’t Be That Guy
Had nosebleed seats and this guy was the only one standing in the whole section blocking views like a pro. When called out, he sat down like a boss until the crowd all stood up. Lesson learned, hopefully.
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