“Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.” Sometimes that might be true. Other times, it’s just way too painful to keep quiet and listen to (or read) a load of rubbish. The best thing you can do is at least try to correct them.
There are so many dumb posts doing the rounds online nowadays that you’d be forgiven for believing we’re living through a pandemic of stupidity. The wildest part is that many of these fools say their piece with their chest puffed out. They have the amount of confidence that, quite frankly, should be reserved for the world’s top performers.
Thankfully, the wise refuse to let it slide. For every dense post that dared to be published, there’s a screenshot waiting to happen. We has put together a list of the best of the worst for anyone needing some brainrot between their very important tasks. Sit back, keep scrolling, try not to roll your eyes too hard, and don’t forget to upvote your favorites.
#1 That’s Actually False
#2 “But It’s Not Like There’s A Place Called Spania Filled With “Spanish” People”
#3 Don’t Touch The Fidget Stick
“If you have only a hazy idea on a subject, or you know you haven’t invested the time to really get informed on it, you shouldn’t feel the need to have a hard opinion at all.” So writes author Martin Vidal in a post titled, Why It’s So Hard To Argue With Idiots.
Vidal argues that many argumentative ignorant people either have no capacity or no motivation for engaging in critical thinking, and couldn’t be bothered to educate themselves. Most importantly, he says, they lack of self-awareness.
#4 An Mistake
#5 Quarter > Third
#6 Uh, No
The author says it irks him when people don’t take the steps needed to a certain opinion, but go on and have it loud and proud anyway. “Sometimes, unfortunately, with a great deal of enthusiasm,” he writes. And you only need to scroll through this list to understand exactly what he means.
Communications expert Dr. Alan Zimmerman believes sometimes it’s better not to argue with idiots. Choose your fights carefully, he advises. Zimmerman warns that you should only engage in conflict if you can answer three questions with a “yes.”
You’ll find those questions further down.
#7 A+ Biology
#8 Native Americans Aren’t American Apparently
#9 ‘big Brain’ Move From This Fella
“The first question you ask yourself is,’DOES A THREAT EXIST?'” advises Zimmerman. “Is that other person doing something that isgetting in the way of your happiness or success?”
Often, we are triggered by things that aren’t worth our energy. “Maybe your child selects a gross-colored shirt to wear. Does that threaten your success? Probably not,” explains the expert. However, if a coworker is spreading rumors that threaten your success, there’s a very good chance a threat may exist.
#10 Just Breathe, Just A Few Breaths
#11 Stand Office
#12 Ok Buddy
“If you can say yes, a threat exists, askyourself a second question, ‘IS IT WORTH A FIGHT?'” Zimmerman suggests. “Some things are worthfighting for, such as a happier marriage or more satisfied customers.Other things aren’t worth the hassle.”
He says once you’ve established that a threat existsand it’s worth a fight, the final question to ask yourself is, “IF I FIGHT, CAN I MAKE ADIFFERENCE?”
Zimmerman advises that if you know the other person isn’t going to listen to you, and if there’s a good chance they won’t back down, then don’t bother arguing.
“Don’t waste your breath,” he says. “Don’t fight that battle. You’re goingto lose anyway.”
#13 My Chlamydia Is In Full Bloom
#14 Had To Confirm This Is Really What They Mean. Damsel In This Dress
#15 Wireless PC’s Don’t Exist
For some people, arguing incessantly about anything and everything, is just part of their DNA. You can attempt to correct them until you’re blue in the face, and they will not stop.
“If someone has a repeated pattern of high-conflict behavior, it may be part of their personality,” explains Bill Eddy, a therapist, lawyer, mediator, and Chief Innovation Officer of the High Conflict Institute. “This means that they are very unlikely to take in any feedback from anyone else.”
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#16 Washington Is So Urethral 😍
#17 There’s A Joke About Fatherless Behaviour In Here Somewhere
#18 I Love A Good Cholera Casserole
Eddy adds that while it may be tempting to argue with their strange logic or inappropriate behavior, it’s a pointless waste of time and energy.
“They will just fight you harder as they insist on their point of view as the only valid point of view,” he says. “You are not going to change how they think, so don’t bother. High conflict people rarely reflect on their own behavior and you can’t make them. It’s part of their personality.”
#19 A Sign With A Story
#20 Mike’s Shop
#21 A Stunning Revelation
Some studies suggest that those with a low EQ are more likely to argue stupid points. EQ, in case you’re unaware, is also known as emotional intelligence. “This is the somewhat intangible personal metric through which we navigate relationships and manage our behavior in order to achieve positive results,” explains news outlet Aleteia.
“People who lack EQ form an opinion quickly and then succumb to confirmation bias, meaning they gather evidence that supports their opinion and ignore any evidence to the contrary,” adds the site. “More often than not, theyargue,ad nauseam, to support it.”
#22 So Close!
#23 Condescending Tumble Dryer
#24 Women Don’t Have Testosterone, Ya’ll
As per Aleteia, emotionally intelligent people are more likely to bite their tongues and let their thoughts marinate. That’s because they’re self-aware and know that often, initial reactions are emotionally charged.
“They give their thoughts time to develop and consider the possible consequences and counter-arguments,” it explains. “Then, they communicate their developed idea in the most effective way possible, taking into account the needs and opinions of their audience.”
#25 Yikes
#26 Chess 101
#27 Gastro Astronomer / Astrologist
#28 New Science Denial Found: The Sun Apparently Does Not Heat The Earth
#29 Don’t Let Algebra Grow Anywhere…
#30 New Year, New Math!
#31 Sell My Nana Illness Is Going Around
#32 The 11th Commandment
#33 Ponds 🐸
#34 There Are No Replicas Of The Statue Of Liberty, So This Is AI
#35 Two People Confidently And Incorrectly Correcting The Dictionary
#36 Digression Of The Player
#37 Valid Victorian
#38 Apparently Submitting Assignments Before The Due Date Is Considered “Late”
#39 Don’t Take Me For Granite
#40 Those Darn Coniferous Cats!
#41 Just Had To Post This
#42 Cancer Didn’t Exist Before Vaccines
#43 It’s Just A Theory/S
#44 The Pope Isn’t Christian, Apparently
#45 British Spelling
#46 A Pack Of Lips
#47 Job Prescription
#48 Something We’ve All Done At One Point
#49 So Much For That High Iq
#50 A Workable Solution
#51 A Must For Any Kitchen
#52 Mmmeat Products
#53 Globe
#54 Garlic Permission
#55 Proceeds To Show A Graph Proving Sea Level Rise
#56 Always Isn’t All The Time
#57 Pep Peas (Pet Peeves)
#58 No Conservatives Or Frozen Food
#59 Common Courtesy
#60 Red Just Can’t Get Passed This,
#61 Treating Vaccines Like They’re A Sexually Transmitted Disease
#62 Idioms Can Be Hard, But “Bull In A China Shop” Is Pretttttty Evocative Of What It Means
#63 I Don’t Know What They Thought The Question Was
#64 I Have No Words
#65 Streamers University Is 350x More Prestigious Than Harvard
#66 Blood Is Blue Apparently
#67 Tough Times In The Meat Aisle
#68 A Quick FYI
#69 The Longest Wait
#70 European Foods Are Mandated Organic. Let’s Start There. (Pre-Packaged Food Sold As Organic Must Display The Official EU Organic Logo.)
#71 Repost This With Their Usernames Crossed Out
#72 Time Is Hard
#73 Pets In Need Of A Home
#74 My Man Mike
#75 A Very Normal Thing To Do
#76 A Quick Psa
#77 Chemistry Issues
#78 Textbook Rabbit Care
#79 A Baby Name To Remember
#80 The Big Pot Conundrum
#81 A Slap In The Face
#82 A Fun New Look
#83 And A Helpful Thought Experiment
#84 A Gently-Used Vehicle
#85 The Most Uncomfortable Donut
#86 The Perks Of Being Alive
#87 Your New Teacher
#88 Nutrition 101
#89 They In Don’t Know A Thing About Gardening
#90 Wheeling And Dealing
#91 A Well-Balanced Meal
#92 The Hero We Deserve
#93 A Common Mistake
