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14 People Who Somehow Didn't Know Who They Were Talking To
Sometimes, people can't help but confront other people online. And they like to pick on very specific strangers for no particular reason. We're not really sure why they do it, but it seems to help them feel better about themselves when they think they know what they're talking about. The problem is that they sometimes find themselves talking to someone who knows the subject much better than they do. And when this happens, it can be pretty hilarious for the rest of us to watch, because we're not the ones who embarrassed ourselves in front of the entire online community.
When something like this is posted online, there's no forgetting it. It's out there forever. Now, everyone gets to read the story of an awkward encounter with an obvious celebrity or see someone try to start a debate with someone who's an expert on the subject. Here are some of our favorite times people clearly didn't know who they were talking to, which made things incredibly weird.
It's Closer Than Most People Get with Tony
(Source: Reddit)
A running joke with Tony Hawk is that he is never recognized in public, except in some cases where people claim he looks like Tony Hawk, but couldn't possibly be him.
Maybe Google People Before You Try to Call Them Out Publicly?
(Source: Reddit)
This person was just asking for it. They should have known much better.
CTO of Microsoft Azure Recruited for an Entry-Level Software Position
(Source: Reddit)
Recruiters are known for sending messages for inappropriate rolls to just about anyone, so he's probably gotten a lot more of these than just this one.
Telling Wonder Woman that Wonder Woman Can't Like Women
(Source: Reddit)
This really doesn't make any sense, especially since Wonder Woman is canonically bisexual.
It Definitely Was Him
(Source: Reddit)
There's no way someone who looks identical to Jeff Goldblum wouldn't know who Jeff Goldblum is, because he'd get those comments daily.
Erin Lee Carter Is the Director
(Source: Reddit)
It's uncomfortable when the subject of your rude online comment finds it.
