Strange Moments that Made People Question Their Intelligence

It only takes a moment of following through with an ill-thought out plan to make someone question their intelligence. And who hasn’t felt like an idiot after putting the milk away in the cupboard and the cereal in the fridge?

We have all had moments where we lacked the common sense to do something that should be second nature, but these embarrassing moments really go above and beyond to show you that having a PhD doesn’t make you immune to being a real dummy.

Just Two Strangers Meowing at Each Other

“A couple of weeks ago, I heard my neighbors cat meowing, so I responded with a “meow” of my own. This went on for about 3-4 exchanges until I opened the door and found it was not a cat, it was just another dude meowing back at me. So many unanswered questions.

I did not initiate the first meow. It’s unclear whether he did, although I realllly want to believe a real cat was involved.

Also, when you look down expecting a cat and you see shoes, jeans and eventually a weirdo, you black out.”

Story credit: Reddit / jtroxx

Waiting For Traffic is a Thankless Job

“I was sitting in traffic, and I noticed that all the other lanes were moving while mine hadn’t budged an inch.

I craned my neck trying to see what the hold up was, and finally figured out that I wasn’t in a lane at all, but had been patiently waiting behind a line of parked cars.”

Story credit: Reddit / pollypostmormon

Can He Hear the Rain?

“I frequently see a man cross a four-lane road near my home. We have a fairly similar schedule and I see him often. He’s well-known in the neighborhood and he’s deaf. No big deal.

I once slowed down as he crossed the four lane in driving, white-out, downpour rain and I thought to myself, aw man, he doesn’t know it’s raining because he’s deaf.”

Story credit: Reddit / Sloots_and_Hoors

Light the Match After You Choose a Candle 

“Wanted to light a candle. Struck a match. Changed my mind about which candle I wanted to light, and decided to light a Yankee jar candle instead. Couldn’t get the lid off with one hand. Stuck the lit match in my mouth so I could use both hands to get the lid off.

Couldn’t smell the scented candle.

Could only smell singed nose hair for days.”

Story credit: Reddit / blinky84