Look, we all have our “I swear I’m smarter than this” moments. Some of us put our phone in the fridge, some have searched for our glasses while wearing them, and others… well, others take dumb to a whole new level.
Here’s a collection of brain malfunctions that will either make you feel better about yourself—or make you question if intelligence is just a myth.
1. Tried Unlocking the Wrong Car… for Way Too Long
“Why isn’t my key working?! Who stole my car and replaced it with an exact replica?!”
Spoiler alert: It wasn’t their car.
2. Texted “Where’s My Phone?” From Their Own Phone
Nothing hits quite like the realization that you’re holding the thing you’re searching for.
3. Put the TV Remote in the Fridge
The worst part? They didn’t realize until they found a stick of butter on the couch.
4. Heated Up Food Without a Plate
Straight into the microwave tray. Because why follow the basic laws of physics when you can just clean a spaghetti explosion later?
5. Poured Orange Juice Into Their Cereal
If you’ve never made this mistake, congrats! You have basic survival instincts.
For the rest of us? It’s a rough way to start the day.
6. Clicked “Restart” Instead of “Shut Down” at 3 AM
Nothing like watching your laptop take its sweet time rebooting when you were seconds away from sweet, sweet sleep.
7. Walked Into a Glass Door Like It Wasn’t There
Some glass doors are so clean they might as well be invisible.
Unfortunately, so is the person’s dignity after face-planting in public.
8. Opened a Banana From the Wrong End and Struggled Like a Caveman
Monkeys do it better than us. Let that sink in.
9. Sent a Screenshot Instead of an Attachment at Work
“Here’s that important document you needed.”
Attaches a picture of their inbox instead.
Boss: “Do you need…help?”
10. Walked Into a Room and Immediately Forgot Why
The human brain: capable of complex problem-solving, critical thinking, and advanced memory functions.
Also the human brain: “Wait… what was I doing?”
11. Thought an Online Order Would Arrive Instantly
Click “order.”
Check tracking five minutes later.
“How is it not here yet?!”
12. Microwaved Food and Forgot to Press Start
Stared at the microwave for three whole minutes before realizing… nothing was cooking.
13. Poured Coffee Without a Cup
Look, mornings are rough. But when you turn on the coffee machine and forget to put a mug under it? That’s just a cry for help.
14. Called Someone, Then Forgot Why
Person: “Hello?”
You: “Uh… hi? One sec… what was I gonna say?”
15. Locked Their Keys in the Car… While It Was Running
Nothing like watching your own bad decisions unfold in real-time.
16. Sent a Text Meant for Someone Else… to the Wrong Person
Nothing turns your stomach into a pit of dread like accidentally sending “I can’t stand them” to the person you can’t stand.
17. Pulled a Push Door… Hard
Ever yank on a door like you’re trying to break into a bank—only to see the sign that says PUSH?
Yeah, we’ve all been there.
18. Tried Using a Calculator for 2+2
Math is scary, okay? Sometimes you just need confirmation.
19. Looked for Their Wallet… While Holding It
Few things humble a person like aggressively searching for something that’s literally in their own hand.
Final Thoughts
We all have moments of questionable intelligence. Some are harmless brain farts, others are full-blown life crises. But hey—at least we’re all in this together.
And if you haven’t done anything dumb lately? Give it time. Your moment is coming.
