Gina Heslop
Facial Recognition Ignorance:
Someone thought facial recognition was linked to government databases, but they were schooled on how driving licenses actually work.
Zeus’ Offspring:
A person confidently claimed Zeus had only one son, embarrassing themselves in front of a student of classical studies.
Frankenstein’s Bodybuilding:
One social media user misunderstood a post about Frankenstein, thinking it referred to the monster entering a bodybuilding contest.
Misattributed Quote:
A Facebook user incorrectly disputed a quote, not realizing it was actually said by Martin Luther King Jr. himself.
Theological Debate:
On Tumblr, a user argued about God’s intentions but was shut down with a Bible passage.
Misinformation Call-Out:
Travis Akers criticized Fox News for spreading misinformation without checking facts.
Gel Pen Disbelief:
A Reddit user went on a rant denying the existence of color-changing gel pens, unaware they were real.
Arithmetic Mistake:
A Facebook user criticized the education system but made a basic arithmetic error.
Fruit Confusion:
On Twitter, someone named a star-shaped fruit as a fruit named after a color, misunderstanding the question.
Misunderstanding Evolution:
A Facebook user incorrectly believed that dinosaurs and cavemen coexisted based on a misunderstanding of biblical teachings.
Cows’ Names:
A Twitter user wrongly assumed cows have female names due to misogyny, not because only female mammals produce milk.
Stephen King’s Spelling:
Someone criticized Stephen King for a spelling error that didn’t actually exist.
Spelling Misogyny:
A person spreading misogyny online misspelled “you are,” undermining their argument.
Age Calculation Blunder:
A Twitter user incorrectly calculated an 8-year-old as 18, demonstrating poor math skills.
Vaccine Misunderstanding:
Some were surprised by the COVID vaccine’s existence, assuming a flu vaccine didn’t exist either.
Tesla’s Inventor:
Confusion on Twitter about Tesla’s creator, mistaking Nikola Tesla’s era and contributions.
Overconfidence without solid knowledge often leads to embarrassing and humorous moments for those involved.
