Popular Youtuber and radio host Phil Lester once admitted that he's been embarrassing himself since birth. While he doesn't have a monopoly on such an experience, he has nothing on the people on this list.

It's one thing to be caught in an embarrassing situation. And it's another to have that mortifying situation broadcasted to millions of people on the internet, which is what happened in the case of these unlucky people. The funniest part is that some guilty parties happen to be know-it-alls who tried to ridicule others. And now you amuse yourself by reading about their ignorant notions and exploits.

Why Know a Man When You Can Know His Dog?

They say a dog is a man's best friend, but such a close relationship does not excuse this woman's blatant error. Calling her next-door neighbor Steve when his name is Brian, is an act that could be forgiven if she'd only made a mistake once or twice.

But no, Rachel called her neighbor the wrong name for three good years. Imagine her surprise when she realized it was the dog named Steve, not the man. In an interesting twist of fate, Steve and Brian are the names of the "Fox News" hosts who got into a squabble over Donald Trump's arraignment hearing in April 2023.

Here's All the Proof You Need

We have Guatemalan computer scientist Luis von Ahn to thank for creating the reCAPTCHA program, which is used to stop bots. It's also not too late to learn that CAPTCHA stands for "Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart."

While von Ahn's efforts to shorten that mouthful of words is well appreciated, not many enjoy having to go through a test to prove that they're not a robot. However, here's someone who's not opposed to the entire endeavor. After all, they thought it prudent to tick the box on printed paper, even adding a signature for more authenticity.

Helping the Rich Get Richer

If there's any act that proves that intelligence is indeed a scarce commodity, it has to be the one disclosed in this tweet. For those who don't know, Kylie Jenner is the youngest daughter of former Olympic decathlete champion Caitlin Jenner and Kris Jenner—the matriarch of the Kardashian empire.

Being half-siblings with the equally famous Kardashian sisters means Kylie has been in the limelight for most of her life. It's also surprising that people would donate their hard-earned cash to a woman who's already a hundred times wealthier than them just to earn her the title of "billionaire." Isaac certainly makes a good point.

Choosing Between Two Famous Leonardos

The name Leonardo is hardly as common as John. But it's interesting that the general public often mixes up the two most popular people who go by that name. First, we have Leonardo Da Vinci, the famous painter who has artworks like "Mona Lisa," "Last Supper," and "Self Portrait," bolstering his claim to fame.

Then there's multiple award-winning actor Leonardo Di Caprio, who's appeared in movies like "Titanic" and "The Revenant." This internet user was so excited to share their photos that they unintentionally called Di Caprio a painter. So the other person had no choice but to correct them with a heavy dose of sarcasm.

Here's My Rear, Front, and Side View

Susan was confused when her car insurance agent Eva requested photos of the front, rear, and side views. Rather than confirm what Eva had in mind, Susan decided to go with her gut and send the requested snaps.

But Eva didn't imagine she'd get photos of Susan showing off her face and hair. After all, what she wanted to see was the vehicle and not its owner. The benefits of having a car insurance agent include knowledge of better discounts, personalized service, and overall better service. But this is proof that asking for clarifications can help one avoid such embarrassing situations.

Hidden in Plain Sight

The chief purpose of a doormat is to provide a surface for people to clean their footwear before stepping into the home. This is a good way to prevent dirt from outside from getting into the property. However, door mats often serve a dual purpose. After all, they sometimes serve as a handy place to hide a key.

This person had the right idea but failed woefully in its execution. Because if the idea was to keep the key safe from errant visitors, they should have chosen a mat that didn't have holes. Or better still, choose a better hiding place.

How to Be Awful at Your Job

AAA stands for American Automobile Association. It's an organization that caters to the driving needs of its members by providing a range of services and perks like insurance, travel planning, discounts, and roadside assistance.

One way to lose the trust of would-be customers is to show them that you're awful at the job you're paid to do. This AAA guy was called to help retrieve the keys a customer locked in his car, and what did he do? The photo says it clearly, he locked his keys in his car and had to call AAA! Imagine the scolding he must have gotten upon returning to the office.

Wrong Answer

Not many know that the smoke detector was an accidental invention. Swiss scientist Walter Jaeger was trying to invent a device that could detect poison gas when he created the smoke detector. His timely mistake helps save lives and reduce fire deaths and injuries in residential and commercial properties.

This person decided to install a smoke alarm in their home. But things went wrong when it was time to fill in the installation date in the provided section. The purchase date is important because it gives a pointer for when the alarms need to be replaced. So "the ceiling' is the wrong answer.

Getting History Lessons Mixed Up

This is one way to know who skipped out on history class and who stayed back and paid attention. Understandably, many were so impressed by the 45th president of the United States that they became outspoken fans during his tenure. But defacing dollar bills to signify where your idol lives is crossing the line.

What makes this even more amusing is that the building on the five-dollar bill is the Lincoln Memorial—a monument built to honor the memory of the 16th United States president, Abraham Lincoln. The offender wrongly assumed it was the White House where Donald Trump stayed during his presidency.

Getting Catfished in Real Life

Catfishing is a term used to describe when a person sets up a fake online profile to rob people out of their hard-earned money under the pretense of a romantic relationship. So a catfish pretends to be someone they're not for the sake of monetary gain.

Brook Hunter had a wonderful day out on the water, catching a fish. But when she shared the photo online, someone assured her she'd been catfished. This is hilarious because the catfish in her hands looks nothing like the baby shark she assumed it was. So the poor fish is the victim, not the perpetrator.

Technology Hasn't Come This Far

Camera phones have come far since the Kyocera Visual Phone VP-210 was released in Japan in  May 1999. As the first commercial camera phone, it was called a mobile videophone and came with a front-facing camera.

But today, the Pixels, Samsungs, and iPhones of the world have redefined the concept of mobile photography and its accompanying features. Such leaps in technological advancements make many believe too much in the magic of smartphones. Little wonder this person was insistent on finding a way to make her son turn around to face the camera in this photo. Too bad such a thing hasn't been invented yet.

Those Aren't Real People

Take a moment to laugh out loud at the sheer hilarity of this situation. This woman went shopping for a few essential clothing items and found out there was a line at the cashier. If she'd taken the time to walk forward a bit, she could have realized that the two gentlemen she was waiting behind were nothing but mannequins.

Still, it's hard to fault anyone for falling for those realistic-looking figures. After all, they look nothing like the mannequins used by milliners in the 15th century to display the latest styles. Those ones were often made of wicker, wirework, wax, or papier-mâché.

Fining an Art Installation

Only someone standing directly in front of this would-be truck could mistake it for a regular vehicle. So that explains why a cop believed it was illegally parked and dropped a ticket for the violation. If the officer had only strolled to the side, the misunderstanding would have been cleared up immediately once the elegant bend was sighted.

This modified Mercedes-Benz MB100 is an art installation by Austrian sculptor and action artist Erwin Wurm. Aptly named "Truck," the work is part of a series that aims to ironically question the visual appearance of status symbols and certain social conventions that humans prioritize.

Down the Drain

The saying " no good deed goes unpunished" seems fitting to describe the events that led to this. A caring husband who wanted to prepare a fancy meal to honor his wife's birthday decided a slow-cooked homemade chicken stock would be the best dish to commemorate the event.

Things started off well. He got all the necessary ingredients and put them in a pot to simmer for hours. But everything went down the drain, literally, when he followed the instructions to pour the mixture through a strainer. Instead of getting a bowl to hold the stuck, he ran the entire thing in the sink.

That Doesn't Go In There

What are docking stations, if not spaces in a car, that mirror the same connectivity options found on a laptop? They provide an additional power source for the vehicle alongside USB and Ethernet ports. And all a person has to do is slide in their device vertically and wait for the sliding lock mechanism to kick in.

While it's not out of place for this person's brother to expect his car to have a docking station, it is very amusing that he assumed the cassette player was the answer to his prayers. All he got for his ignorance was a headache and an iPhone with a scratched screen.

Christmas Squid, Anyone?

Christmas is one of the most popular holidays in the world, but even more widespread is the festive legend of Santa Claus. Children of all ages are convinced they'll get the presents they want if they're good all year round. And it takes maturity and awareness for those kids to stop believing that myth.

All of this matters because anyone who knows the Santa Claus story knows that he moves around with the help of reindeer. Well, Inqubate's brother has somehow added a new specie to the crew. Someone put this reindeer wallpaper upside down, and the boy assumed it was a Christmas squid.

Lose the Sunglasses, Kim

Poker is one of those games that requires a good share of wit and wisdom. In fact, it could be argued that being successful in the game requires a lot of discipline and control. While Kim Kardashian's career success proves she possesses all of those qualities, it's easy to tell that her choice of sunglasses may ruin her efforts here.

The golden rules of poker include always playing within your role, getting rid of ego, and reading fellow players. So nothing stops the players at the other side of the table from getting a good look at Kardashian's hand, thanks to her mirrored sunglasses.

Say No to Uber Pool

Weddings should be wonderful ceremonies that honor the beginning of a journey of lifelong bliss. But all that gets forgotten in the complexities of finding a location, sorting out the guest list and arranging proper transportation for the couple and guests.

While there are many ways to sort an issue of transport out pre-wedding, settling on an Uber pool is certainly not the traditional way of doing things. Nicole Boyce feels she isn't at fault for joining the pool with the couple on their way to tie the knot. After all, they made a choice. So why couldn't they live with it?

When the Professor Doesn't Get the Memo

There are many qualities that set community colleges apart from regular institutions. For example, the first has degrees that only take two years to complete, while the others take at least four years. Next is the issue of tuition. Everyone knows that community college is considerably more affordable than a four-year college.

But if this post is to be believed, then the level of awareness among professors is another difference in both institutions. Forgetting that the class was meant to be held online, this professor sent a strongly worded email criticizing students for failing to attend class before apologizing for his error.

Long Story Short, They Lied

Some people will never be old enough to realize that not everything they see on the internet is the gospel truth. Someone tweeted that heating rolled-up foil for three minutes in a microwave would help convert it into the shiny silver ball in the second photo, and many fell for it.

Not everyone would show off their fails on the internet. So kudos to this internet user for being bold enough to reveal their ruined microwave. The electric fields in microwaves cause charges to flow through metal, so the heated-up foil got overwhelmed by the current passing through it and ignited.

A Recipe for Disaster

All that time in school, yet some people refuse to take the time to read visible signs. There are two explanations for this photo. Either this person read the signs and didn't care about the risks involved, or they didn't and wrongly assumed that was the right place to light one up.

Propane isn't explosive on its own. But once an external source succeeds in igniting the gas, it becomes easily flammable. It also doesn't help that propane has a lower flash point which means it can ignite at much lower temperatures and has a wide flammable range. Let's hope nothing disastrous occurred after this photo was taken.

Who's the Dumb One Now?

It takes a lot of guts to be ignorant about basic things on the internet, especially as there's always someone waiting to crawl out of the woodwork to ridicule such unlucky people. And there's no better example than this tweet right here.

Someone shared a photo of birthday candles ranging from a dollar to two dollars and a few cents. Jack had no problem with the pricing, though. Instead, he wondered why anyone would need a zero birthday candle when it's practically impossible to celebrate turning zero years old. Guess no one told him about numbers that would be incomplete without a zero.

Using the Tools Wrong

Improvisation seems to be the order of the day. An insightful manager decided to put up a notice for a mandatory meeting. His tools of choice were a clipboard and a piece of paper. But rather than keep the paper in place with the clip attached to the board, he decided it would be easier to tape the paper to the board.

Such ingenuity just renders all of the efforts George Henry Hohnsbeen put into inventing the clipboard useless. When Hohnsbeen was granted the U.S. patent for the early version of this handy tool in 1921, it was known as a memorandum file.

A Case of Misplaced Disappointment

Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994, and many decades after, it has become one of the most popular eCommerce sites in the world. In March 2023, it ranked number one as the most popular website in the eCommerce and Shopping category. The multiple product categories and ever-expanding inventory have also earned it the moniker "The Everything Store."

One good thing about shopping on Amazon is that customers get to leave feedback on the products they purchase. But this person should have realized the protective film was added to protect the phone case and could have easily been removed. But no, they had to publicize their 'disappointment.'

The Wrong Kind of Persistence

There are many situations when persistence can be an admirable trait. For example, students who have trouble understanding a course material can be encouraged to keep studying until they can retain the information. Or an entrepreneur building a start-up can be advised to keep working hard despite initial disappointments until they make a breakthrough.

But one situation where it's not okay to be persistent is when one finds a bowl of fake fruit but is too hungry to notice that they're not edible. From the bite marks on most fruits, the offender tried to take a bite from every pear before giving up.

The Problem With Wrong Sizing

Is there anything better than finally finding the love of one's life? Lovers would do anything to make the rest of the world know how happy they are with their partners. And getting a pair of matching T-shirts is an easy way to do that.

One must take care when choosing such shirts, though. After all, no one wants to be like the unlucky couple in this photo. Thanks to a mistake with the sizing, the pair had to switch shirts. Now it's hard to tell who the queen or king is in this scenario. Thankfully, tons of such couple-matching T-shirts are available on Amazon for less than $30.

Real Bill Versus Fake Bill

Inflation has done a number on the worth of money, but $100 is still a considerable sum for many. This makes it all the more annoying that someone gladly accepted a fake dollar note from a customer without inspecting it.

Figures released in 2022 showed that an estimated $70 to $200 million in dollar bills were circulating in the United States. So we could all learn how to easily spot a fake bill. But one would assume the coworker in this scenario would have at least noticed the 'copy' imprinted on this note or the "For motion picture use only."

A Longer Way to Say Fence

Television presenters do good work most of the time. But since they haven't attained superhuman perfection, they are sometimes guilty of making blunders that make viewers wonder what qualifications landed them the job.

A perfect example of such a situation is the breaking news in this photo. It's not enough that former president Donald Trump's intention to build a see-through wall made of steel was considered pressing enough to be breaking news. Viewers also had to grapple with the fact that the text could have just read "Trump: May Build a Steel Fence," and it would mean the same thing.

Mixing Up Priorities

Rainy days are only fun when people are cooped up inside, in a cozy nook with a book and a cup of cocoa to keep them company. But the unlucky people caught outside when the sky opens can do nothing except hurry in search of shelter. If they've got an umbrella handy, then all the better.

These two girls probably forgot to check the weather forecast before heading out that day, so the rain caught them unaware. But instead of keeping her laptop safe from the drizzle, this girl in animal print shielded her hair with the device. Why would anyone choose dry hair over a wet laptop?

The Internet Isn't Your Friend

Gamers would be in their element here, but for people who don't understand the relevance of this photo, allow us to do some educating. Nintendo codes are 16-digit download codes printed on the back of eShop cards. But more often than not, the codes are printed on the receipt given to a Nintendo Switch game buyer.

The issue with such codes is that they can be used by anyone who gains access to the relevant details. So this fellow should have thought better about sharing such details online. With skilled hackers roaming the internet, it's clear someone else took advantage of the poster's gullibility.

We'll Call This a Fail

Photos like this prove that not everyone belongs in the kitchen. Like all skills, cooking requires a level of know-how and awareness that many lack. And people who insist on using a plastic cutting board as a pizza pan are better off ordering from "Frank Pepe's," "Motorino," or whatever Pizzeria is available in their area.

Plastic is a no-go for any cooking done in an oven. However, the best material to bake pizza on has to be stainless steel. Not only is it the best conductor of heat, but it's also more affordable than regular steel and requires minimal maintenance.

Slushies Over Phone

Anyone with something negative to say about slushies must not know they are more effective in combating heat than cold water. This information is particularly useful for athletes like cyclists who must keep their core temperature stable before hitting the road.

Ice slushies are also the drinks of choice at high-heat events like the Tour de France and the Tokyo Olympic Games. This offers some much-needed perspective into the thought process of this thief who dropped their phone while escaping from the store with the slushies they stole. They weighed the perks of a phone over the cold drink and chose the latter.

Of Course, That's a Mango

Businesses should pay more attention to the signs they put up in their establishments. Not only do mistakes like this confuse would-be customers. But they also create an impression that the people in charge are running low on smarts.

Someone who knows nothing about fruits advertised the mango-flavored icecream with a photo of an avocado. Leaving customers to wonder if the problem is with the lettering or the attached photo. Looking past this error, icecream can do wonders for a person's diet when eaten in moderation. Its main ingredient is milk which packs a ton of zinc, calcium, potassium, and other essential minerals.

Wake Up!

The ancient Greeks discovered that the Earth was round around 500 B.C. However, not everyone agrees with this. Because people with strong opinions will always try to recruit others to join their cause, the flat earth society put up this funny sign to compel beachgoers in the St Kilda area of Melbourne, Australia.

Knowing that it would take much more than words to convince passers-by, they added the title of a youtube video that apparently contains all the relevant evidence of their claim. But Stephen Voss is amused by the fact that whoever put up the sign equates doing research with watching an oddly-titled YouTube video.

That's Not How Projectors Work, Teach

The projector is one of many tools introduced in schools to aid with the learning experience. It can help make lessons more visually stimulating and interesting while providing a more interactive learning environment for students.

Another reason for the popularity of projectors is how it helps simplify the note-taking process and encourages teachers and students to create engaging presentations. However, this photo reveals one major drawback. While this teacher could have easily covered the answers on a regular whiteboard, they couldn't do the same with the projector. So it's hilarious that the futile efforts to hide the answers were captured here.

Soft-boiled Egg Versus Hard-boiled Egg

Welcome to the egg wars. Like steaks, no one can agree on the best way to cook eggs. Some love them hard-boiled because they get fully cooked, and the yolk is firmer. While others enjoy the runny yolk of soft-boiled eggs and the less firm exterior.

But despite the arguments put forward by both sides, the truth is that the different types of cooking always result in a unique and enjoyable taste. It's therefore, amusing that "Big Organic" chose this method to show the difference between organic eggs and genetically modified ones. One thing's for sure, they're not fooling anyone.

The Government Has Your Face!

Certain breeds of conspiracy theorists believe in sharing misinformation about how world governments have a sinister use for people's faces. So it's hardly surprising that this person has a healthy fear of that phenomenon.

What's surprising, though, is that they assume the only way to gain access to people's faces is through facial recognition. So Tash felt it was her duty to remind the ignorant internet user about how driver's licenses work. On a different note, though passing the road test is an important step when attempting to get a license, having a good photo is also a priority. So it wouldn't hurt to practice beforehand.

A Persistent Customer

There are a million reasons to be thankful for the Internet. But one of its most arguable benefits has to be the ease with which users can put up their items for sale and attract potential customers. Some of the best-selling platforms for such businesses include eBay, Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, and Poshmark.

Online vendors always have to be on the lookout for weirdos, though. For example, this person was told that a 30-inch television was no longer up for sale yet proceeded to haggle over the nonexistent product. But it didn't end there. They also accused the seller of wasting their time. Such audacity!

Mixing Up Family Titles

While anthropologists often study how kinship terms are inadequate to describe some lines of descent, this is a phenomenon they must have never considered. Here's someone excited about their sister's pregnancy. Yet they seem to be under the mistaken impression that the child would determine whether they would be an aunt or uncle.

The elementary school stage of American education is when children learn about family ties and the specific titles to refer to certain relatives. So this person should have known their gender wouldn't change when a child is born. Thankfully, Xavier seems to have reminded them that things don't work that way.

Are Panthers Lions Too?

Here's further proof that smart people seem to be going extinct. This conversation between two people slowly devolves from an annoying question to such a state of cluelessness that it wouldn't be surprising to learn that the person with the blue texts suffered a massive headache by the end of it.

For those who don't know, "The Pink Panther" is an American franchise that follows the adventures of French police detective Inspector Jacques Clouseau. And as anyone would guess, the detective in question is indeed a pink panther. However, this person clearly knows nothing about large cats that are referred to as panthers and would rather believe it's a lion.

Someone Missed Biology Class

The person who developed the techniques now used for genetic fingerprinting and DNA profiling is British geneticist Sir Alec John Jeffreys. He was working in the Department of Genetics at the University of Leicester when he created the technique. And thanks to his timely invention, many areas of police work and paternity issues have now been simplified.

Angel, however, seems to be confused about the efficacy of such testing methods, especially in paternity cases. After all, if the father of a child needs to be tested to ascertain his biological links, why should the woman be exempted? Angel clearly knows nothing about how pregnancy works.

The Invisible Tree

Once upon a time, a man lived in a house. Each day he would wake up, get a steaming hot cup of coffee, and go out to his porch to get the daily newspaper. And each day, he would find a bunch of avocados scattered around his front yard.

No one likes when someone else makes a mess of their lawn. So this man would complain to his friend Mave about how someone had been throwing avocados into his yard every other day. The mystery was finally solved when the man realized he had an avocado tree in his yard. So he was the culprit.

That's Not My Schedule

The funniest thing about this entire conversation is that someone somewhere was waiting in vain to get their schedule. This person sent some information to the wrong number. But rather than admit the mistake and focus on fixing it, they decided to argue about what constitutes a wrong number.

It wasn't enough to know they had texted the wrong person. They debated semantics and started a prolonged conversation with a stranger. Interestingly, the Federal Trade Commission reported that in 2022 more people reported scammers contacting them via text instead of calls. So the wrong number move could be a fraud tactic.

It Doesn't Work That Way!

Luis Vercetti has a problem. The problem is that his friend has no idea how pregnancy tests work. Take-home pregnancy tests often have a truckload of anxiety because many believe they must be used multiple times for accuracy.

However, the chief medical officer at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Raegan McDonald-Mosley, has confirmed that such tests often work 99 times out of 100 if used after a missed period. While this doesn't mean false negatives don't exist, Vercetti's friend probably didn't need to take all four tests. It also goes without saying that four tests don't automatically translate to four children.

It's Called a Library

One doesn't need to be a book lover to know that libraries have existed almost as long as man has been on Earth. One such institution can be traced to early Europe when Roman consul Asinus Polio created what is now considered the first public library.

However, before then, the wealthy elites had access to private libraries that could only be accessed within their homes. Still, this person is on the lookout for a book subscription for kids that allows books to be ordered and then returned and replaced after reading. What a strange way to describe a public library.