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20 Photos That Prove People are Stupid

The human race has some truly incredible achievements. We made smartphones that give us access to all the world’s knowledge at our fingertips. And yet, people still manage to reach new levels of stupidity every day. We’ve found 20 photos that show just how stupid people really are. From traditions that simply don’t make sense to the extremes people will go to when they’re embarrassed (that only embarrass them further), we lost brain cells just looking at these photos.

One common mistake is spending insane amounts of money on products or services that don’t do anything for you! Sometimes the products even harm you. It’s important to think before you act, a lesson all of these people could learn. That being said, we’ve also all been there. Everybody makes stupid mistakes, but some of these really take the cake. Get ready to shake your head at some of the stupidest things people have done, all caught on camera for the world to see!

Not Seeing Each Other Before the Wedding

Not Seeing Each Other Before the Wedding

This wedding tradition really takes the cake for making the least amount of sense. First, the couple has a good history of seeing each other, or we hope so anyway. Second, not seeing each other for 24 hours while dealing with the biggest day of their lives? That’s just unfair. Chances are, he’s seen the dress, and he’s seen his wife several times before the wedding.

The reason they say it, of course, is that seeing the bride before the wedding is supposedly bad luck. But pretty sure there have been marriages that lasted where that really wasn't an issue. This is a thing that is ultimately going to die because it's not really a concern at all. The only reason to do it, is if you have never seen each other in a dress or tux and you really like surprises.

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Smashing the Cake

Smashing the Cake

Wedding photographers on Reddit were once asked, “What’s the one thing a couple can do during their wedding that shows they won’t last?” Almost unequivocally they responded, “Smashing the cake in each other’s face.” If you think about it, it makes total sense. Chances are all your friends are family are there.

They’re gonna watch you get embarrassed as a spectacle. Then, the woman has spent money to get her hair and makeup done, only to end up with cake smushed in it? It’s kinda disrespectful when you get down to the nitty gritty of it. That doesn’t even touch the fact that the cake is super expensive and smushed cake goes to waste.

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Black Friday Sales

Black Friday Sales

Black Friday truly brings out the worst in people. You have hundreds of people crammed into department stores physically fighting for the same sales you can probably find online. 

Yes, we all love a good sale. But the way some people act around Black Friday, you would think shopping was an extreme sport. What people are willing to put themselves through to get a few bucks off of a new TV shows just how stupid people have become.

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$10 Million Sleep

$10 Million Sleep

Andrew Robert Rector was caught on camera taking a nap during the Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees game in April 2014. Rector filed for a $10 million lawsuit against ESPN for" defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress," saying he was mocked after being caught sleeping.

Rector claims the commentators, Dan Shulman, and John Kruk, unleashed an "avalanche of disparaging words" to him. The case wound up being dismissed, and Rector only embarrassed himself even further. 

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Much Beach, Very Sandy

Much Beach, Very Sandy

TripAdvisor is a great place for people to leave thoughtful reviews of vacation spots to help fellow travellers decide whether or not a trip is worth their time and money. However, this traveller left a review that left readers dumbfounded.

“Beach is too sandy. But clear water.” Have you never been to a beach before? Isn't sand kind of the whole point? Anyway, we're confused about what the actual complaint is here.

(Image via TripAdvisor)

Blind Gender Reveal

Blind Gender Reveal

For their gender reveal, this family decided to put the confetti in a pinata that would be smacked down. It's an average idea (everyone does this) with poor execution. The person couldn’t see the pinata nor the color! 

Woohoo, everyone gets to know the gender of your baby before you do! The more “unique” people go, the less it makes sense. At least they're not starting a forest fire, though.

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Silvered Hair

Silvered Hair

Many people start dyeing their hair once it turns gray, but now young people are dyeing their hair gray as a fashion statement. You have plenty of time to embrace the gray trend when you’re older, so why not embrace your natural hair color now? Otherwise, before you know it, you’ll be trying to dye your hair back to its original color.

Honestly, we don't hate this weird beauty trend, but we do question it. Why are all these beautiful, youthful men and women spending their precious time and money dyeing their hair gray when it's going to get gray anyway one day? Just wait a few years, and you'll get there youngins, and then you'll wish you embraced the assets that you had when you could!

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Tattooths

Tattooths

Tiny, subtle tattoos are becoming increasingly popular, but one of those tiny tattoos stands out from the rest: the tattooth. These tooth tattoos can be astoundingly intricate, but why go through all that effort and pain for it to be seen by no one (if it’s towards the back of your mouth) or for it to be seen at the worst possible moments (if it’s one of your front teeth)? Surely it can't hold up for long, either. 

Some pain experts shared that the tooth is among the most uncomfortable areas to experience pain compared to the rest of your body. That's because of the strong concentration of nerves at the root. Jamming a needle repeatedly into your enamel surely can't be worth all the trouble — or the money. If you must make your tooth "glam," glue a rhinestone to it. It's really that simple. 

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Nose Waxing

Nose Waxing

Everyone has nose hair, and most of the time it's completely unnoticeable. And even if it is slightly noticeable, it can be easily and painlessly trimmed! This raises the question of why people are inserting hot wax into their nostrils and ripping out their nose hair (and likely ripping their soul in two from the pain). We may never know.

It's one thing to get your nose waxed if you're a hairy beast who has nose hair that can't be tamed by the everyday trimmer, but it's a different thing if you're letting your sixteen-year-old daughter get the skin ripped out of her nose when she barely has any nose hair to begin with. The same goes for eyebrow threading. If it's not unruly and can be fixed with a pair of cosmetic scissors, skip the salon and do it yourself! 

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Patrick Traffic Cones

Patrick Traffic Cones

This cosplayer, dressed as Patrick Star, seems to have had a limited budget and limited time on his hands. While creative, he seems to be wearing some traffic cone-shaped arms and legs to resemble a starfish. And on top of his head, another cone, or perhaps it's just a dunce cap. We're guessing he wasn't 100% sober when he put it on.

For those not familiar with SpongeBob SquarePants, the Nickelodeon animated children's series, Patrick Star is the best friend of the titular character. The dim-witted character ultimately causes more problems for SpongeBob than he solves and is pretty insensitive at times, therefore lacking in both emotional and mental intelligence.  

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Pikachu

Pikachu

This is another cosplay that's more creepy than funny. Here we have a full-grown woman dressed as a tiny animal from Pokemon. From her creepy clown makeup to those creepy hands, she's managed to make cute Pikachu look like a horrifying monster, and then also has a purse.  Who told her this was a good idea?

Pikachu is one of the most popular monsters in the games, cartoons and other media in which he appears. He deals electric damage that makes him good for battle but he's also as cute as a button...or at least he was.  Honestly, though, Pokemon costumes aren't a good idea unless you need to dress a baby and we are going to end it at that.  

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Nightingale Excrement Facial

Nightingale Excrement Facial

Isn’t it common knowledge that when a bird poops on you on accident it’s gross? I don’t think having nightingale poop on you on purpose changes anything.

It’s supposed to exfoliate the face (unlike the other bird poop), but there are better ways to get rid of dead skin cells. Coffee smells better than bird poop. Supposedly Victoria Beckham gets this type of facial. 

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Golden Facial

Golden Facial

Cleopatra was known for sleeping in a gold mask every night to keep her skin healthy and youthful. It turns out, she was onto something! Apparently placing thin squares of 24-karat gold on your face does lead you to have firmer, more glowing skin.

However, it will cost you about as much as a piece of gold jewelry, though, with prices upwards of $160 for 20 minutes. For that price, you could just invest in some good skin care that will last you a whole lot longer.

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Fish Pedicure

Fish Pedicure

Because only plebeians get regular pedicures. In London, you can have 150 Garra rufa fish nibble away at the dead skin on your feet, while leaving the fresh skin underneath untouched ($75). Or, in Japan, you can have a full-body, fish-nibbling experience for about $120.

As fishy as they are, these treatments do completely remove dead skin. Yet, there is some controversy in the US about how hygienic this practice is, so don’t expect it to become a thing in your state anytime soon. People will really pay for anything.

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Leech Detoxification

Leech Detoxification

This technique was used by ancient Egyptians, so you’d think we would know better treatments by now. Apparently, 21st century humans think it’s a good idea to use blood-sucking parasites to make their skin better. There are legitimate uses for leeches in modern medicine, but we’re guessing that’s not why people do this.

Leeches do really get rid of toxins, but our body is pretty good at doing it on its own without interference. As long as there isn’t a medical reason, leave leeches alone. Demi Moore is the one that actually made this one popular again, and we're not thanking her for it. She's paying real money to harm herself!

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