50+ Moments At Airports That Caused Such A Stir – People Couldn’t Help But Stare

Funny Airport Moments That Caused People To Stop And Stare

With all the serious things going on in the world, it’s healthy to allow ourselves to laugh at the silliness around us. Having a sense of humor about the little things helps us get through the bigger problems we face. In this spirit, here are some funny airport moments to lighten the mood.

It’s Me And Junior!

This new mom tried to make fun of herself after she gained some weight with the pregnancy. Maybe she was afraid that her husband wouldn’t be able to recognize her and their baby – he’d been away in the military for a long time and this would be his first time meeting his newborn son.

It’s Me And Junior!

She wanted to welcome her husband home with a good dose of humor. So sweet!

Yoga On the Go

There are no rules against doing yoga in a public space – so what better way to loosen up your body when your flight is delayed or you’ve just spent many hours on a long flight? Just pull out your yoga mat right there in the lounge area.

Yoga On the Go

Who knows, you might even start a trend – as other people will surely be tempted to follow your lead and get some exercise while they wait.

Will You Marry Me?

Public marriage proposals have been popular for ages, but they never get old. When someone asks their beloved to spend the rest of their lives together, it’s always an exciting occurrence for bystanders.

Will You Marry Me?

As you can see in this photo, the people witnessing the proposal are thrilled for the happy couple. Proposing in an airport is sure to be a tear-jerker!

A Toilet For Pets

There is nothing wrong with your eyes – you are indeed seeing a pet toilet at the airport. This is one of the first airports to build a place for your pet to relieve itself before or after a long flight.

A Toilet For Pets

With this type of gesture, the San Diego airport shows that they not only care for their human passengers, but also their animal companions.

Look At Me, Daddy!

What a great idea to introduce a daddy to his new baby girl when he sees her for the first time! He surely fell in love right there… especially when he saw this poster! And we would also guess that he fell in love all over again with the mommy of his baby.

Look At Me, Daddy!

Modifying well-known lyrics from a pop song is quite an original way to introduce a dad to his new baby, so this mom gets some major points for creativity.

Just Had To Sit Down a Bit

If you’re a flight attendant and just need to get off your feet, you can relax in your designated seat. But why not stretch out along the length of the service counter in the back of the plane?

Just Had To Sit Down a Bit

With those high heels, no wonder her feet are tired after a long day of walking up and down the aisle. Hopefully she’ll take a proper seat for take-off and landing, or she might end up rolling across the floor!

Where To Put The Baby?

If you’re standing in the security line and need to put your child down for just a minute, what do you do? This mom chose the nearest bucket on the conveyor belt. She was asked to remove her shoes, so she needed both hands free – and the bucket seemed to her like the safest place to put her infant.

Where To Put The Baby?

If the belt started moving, the baby could’ve been pushed into the X-ray machine! But luckily, that didn’t happen here, and the infant stayed safe and sound in his little container.

Unclaimed Luggage

This girl looks like she’s on her way to dreamland – even if it’s on a conveyor belt. This seems like a fun way to kill time while waiting to get on the plane.

Unclaimed Luggage

Hopefully, there will be something to keep her busy in flight since she might get hyper after napping for too long on the luggage belt. Best wake her up before she ends up somewhere other than her family intended.

What Happened To the People?

This photo is not what it seems. Maybe you think all the passengers were transformed into falcons by an evil witch. In fact, this was a prince from Saudi Arabia who used his status to get all 80 of his falcons on a commercial flight.

What Happened To the People?

This is a luxury only a highly-privileged person could enjoy. But all envy aside, at least the falcons were safe and sound during their flight.

She Must Have Meant Duty

This young soldier was away from his girlfriend for a long time, and she clearly missed him – welcoming him home with a clever sign left that left nothing to the imagination.

She Must Have Meant Duty

The couple was ecstatic to be reunited, and nothing else seems to matter! Hopefully these two lovebirds will be able to make up for lost time.

No Need To Run!

Is this the real Forrest Gump on the train? No, it was just a look-alike on his way to see his own Jenny. This guy looked and dressed just like Forrest from the movie Forrest Gump.

No Need To Run!

So it was no surprise that someone had to take a picture to show the crazy occurrence to everyone at home.

Show the World His Real Face

If his friends meant to embarrass the poor guy, they must have succeeded with this blown-up photo. Hopefully, Mokie saw this picture from a distance and did not show his face in the reception area.

Show the World His Real Face

Nobody wants to see a giant picture of themselves in public, especially when they’re making such a silly face. But we’re sure his friends had the best of intentions and just wanted to get a good laugh out of Mokie.

How To Win Their Trust

Seeing a crashed airplane below you as you take off would surely cause some anxiety. This is the picture you are met with when you depart from the international airport in Moscow.

How To Win Their Trust

It is indeed a crazy way to win passengers’ trust – hopefully they can get the wreckage cleaned up soon so that everyone can have happier thoughts upon take-off.

Vanity Taken Too Far

This is what happens when you become too obsessed with your own face. Simon’s girlfriend clearly had enough of his vanity, and decided to let him know by shaming him in public.

Vanity Taken Too Far

It may have been just a good joke intended to get a laugh out of him – we may never know. But Britney’s sign certainly caught the attention of all arriving passengers.

The New Comfy Chair

When you can’t sit up straight anymore, you need to find a good resting place for your head. And what better thing to use than your trusted suitcase companion?

The New Comfy Chair

It holds all of your clothes, and can certainly hold your head as well. But where to put the rest of your body? Right there in the chair where it has always been. It only requires a bit of rearrangement.

Where Past Meets Future

This plane landed in middle earth, and they had to ask a few dwarfs to get it out of the ditch. Hopefully, the dwarfs got paid for their labor because you do not want to mess with a dwarf and his gold.

Where Past Meets Future

All kidding aside, this was a scene being shot for the movie Man vs. Beast. They wanted to see if 44 little people would be stronger than an elephant – it turned out they were not.

Not Even During Christmas Holidays?

How will you break it to your grandchild that you could not bring them a snow globe because it was not allowed on the airplane? Maybe you can blame the Grinch, but what about that durian fruit you promised them?

Not Even During Christmas Holidays?

Some gifts simply can’t be brought on a plane, and for good reason – durian has such a strong smell, it would make the flight unbearable for all passengers!

Prepared to Fly

This man is unbelievably prepared for his long flight. He’s sporting a face mask to protect his airways, an eye mask to block out the light so he can get some sleep, a neck pillow, and noise-canceling headphones.

Prepared to Fly

He’s clearly a frequent traveler and knows what kind of gear he needs to be comfortable on a flight.

Not For the Weak

Even if it was legal to take such a photo for Instagram, it seems like going a bit too far just to get more followers. But that did not stop this pilot from getting the picture no one else can get, from the safety of Photoshop.

Not For the Weak

Unfortunately, he was found out and lost most of his Instagram followers. So what’s next, a photo of him walking on the moon? That would be a brave feat.

Heartfelt Handwriting

This sign came from the heart of a child, and if you cannot read it, try imagining yourself as a child again. Just rearrange the letters in the right order, and you will see the intended message.

Heartfelt Handwriting

This sweet little girl wanted to welcome her grandparents home when the family came to pick them up at the airport – and her handwritten sign surely made their hearts melt.

Do Not Give Them Your Passport

If your children are getting restless, the last thing you should do is let them play with your passport. They might decorate it with their personal artwork, believing that they’re making your passport more beautiful.

Do Not Give Them Your Passport

Little do they know that their self-expression will prevent your family from going on your highly-anticipated trip, as a marked-up passport is instantly invalidated! So take this example as a lesson to keep your passport far away from the hands of your children.

Lost And Found

This eye-catching sculpture is like a real-life game of Tetris. It seems like all the lost suitcases from around the world have ended up at this airport.

Lost And Found

It’s a good reminder to make sure you’ve picked up all your belongings from the conveyor belt, because you don’t want them to end up in a lost-and-found tower!

Stay Clear

That is exactly what this sign suggests at an airport in New Zealand, where the runway is very close to the parking lot. When people arrive at this small airport, they’re advised to park their car quickly and then get inside to avoid the danger of jets that are taking off or landing.

Stay Clear

Maybe it’s better to get a taxi to drop you off right at the terminal doors, rather than taking the risk!

Runway Patrol

This border collie has a very important job – and that is to chase away all stray animals that come too close to the airport runway. Instead of setting traps to keep the animals away, Piper the collie will do it for a bone or two.

Runway Patrol

He runs around the perimeter of this Michigan airport, and seems to love his work. Piper is a highly valuable employee of the airport, keeping the runways safe for take-off and landing.

The Big Trek

This is what it will look like when travel restrictions are eased and everyone decides to fly around the world again. This is just a joke, of course – it was photoshopped by a skilled photographer and made up of 400 different photos.

The Big Trek

It’s quite an impressive view of all the flights leaving this airport. If you think this looks scary, just imagine what it would sound like!

The Penguins Have Arrived

They came through the gate like a delegation from the Penguin World, and received a warm welcome. This endangered species of penguin was rescued from poachers by a team of conservationists, and taken back to their natural habitat.

The Penguins Have Arrived

A commercial flight was the safest way to transport them back to their island, just off the coast of South Africa. Can you imagine sitting next to a penguin on a flight?

Only Just Got Away

Someone left the cargo door open, and this kidnapped polar bear narrowly escaped with his life! Luckily, that was not the real scenario here – but polar bears are a common sight on airport runways in Alaska.

Only Just Got Away

Maybe this bear remembered that someone treated it with a snack the last time it was here. And everybody is fond of good memories – even polar bears.

It Could Have Been Worse

Imagine Jasmine’s surprise when she found this photo of strangers on her Facebook page. How very kind of these airport workers from Newcastle airport to tell her where she lost her phone, along with a friendly warning not to leave her Facebook account logged in when she is not using it.

It Could Have Been Worse

Normally, a lost phone is a goner – but these airport workers show us the better side of humankind.

Put Your Hands Together For Them

These guys are probably used to receiving enthusiastic applause for their public stunts. They decided to give bored passengers at this airport something to remember.

Put Your Hands Together For Them

It’s so delightful to see young people putting on a circus show rather than sitting with their faces buried in their smartphones, and we’re sure their fellow travelers were grateful for the diversion.

Merry Christmas!

These lucky passengers were surprised by Spanish airline SpanAir when their plane landed on Christmas Eve. Everyone received a thank-you gift for using SpanAir as their way to get home for Christmas.

Merry Christmas!

We’re dying to know what’s inside those boxes – maybe a nice travel pillow and a gift certificate for a future flight?

Follow Me On Instagram

This pilot is well-known for her yoga poses around the plane and has quite a following on Instagram. You don’t find many pilots who are also yoga instructors. But Maria Peterson, who hails from Sweden, is not an ordinary person.

Follow Me On Instagram

She delights her followers by bringing together her two loves – flying and yoga.

Duck! But After You Take a Selfie

That’s right, this was not photoshopped! If you see this selfie on social media, know that it’s the real deal – but only on this island in the Caribbean. With the runway just off the beach, people get so used to airplanes flying low that they don’t even duck anymore.

Duck! But After You Take a Selfie

That is why you see these people on the beach busy taking selfies without an ounce of fear.

All Behind Grandma For a Photo

This looks like everyone is gathering behind Grandma to pose for a family photo for the holiday album. Unfortunately, this was a real situation where everyone was stuck behind this old lady on a moving walkway at the airport.

All Behind Grandma For a Photo

She clearly decided to stay put and let no one pass. Luckily no one seemed bothered by it, and they were all smiles in the photo.

Don’t Worry, I’ll Keep You Warm

If you cannot find a proper place to rest your head, you will have to make do with what is available. Even if it is someone’s lap to curl onto like a cat, it’ll have to do. But sometimes the person whose lap you’re lounging on also needs a rest.

Don’t Worry, I’ll Keep You Warm

Hopefully, this guy did not drool too much while keeping his friend warm.

Sorry, We Have to Check You

Yes – even nuns are subject to a full-body pat down at the airport. Hopefully this was as comical to the nun as it was to the bystanders. At international airports, everyone is treated as a suspect – even the least likely candidates.

Sorry, We Have to Check You

Security personnel are just trying to do their job and keep everyone on the plane safe.

Prepare To Wait For a While

This is the sign you see when you queue in the line to use the public toilets at a Chinese airport. The sign is very accurate, considering the long lines you encounter when you want to use the bathroom.

Prepare To Wait For a While

That’s not very encouraging when you get off the plane after a long flight and are dying to relieve yourself! As the sign suggests, make sure you cross your legs while waiting to avoid any accidents.

An Escape Artist?

Seriously – if you want to get on an airplane, just buy yourself a ticket. You will not be able to fly as checked luggage. In these days of heavy security at airports, there’s no chance you’ll get away with it. But we don’t blame this guy for trying.

An Escape Artist?

Maybe he ran out of cash but still wanted to join his girlfriend for a beach vacation. We hope his punishment wasn’t too severe.

Did Not Mean To Fall Asleep

Maybe this guy lying in the middle of the floor was just going to rest a bit while he waited for his turn at the counter, but he couldn’t help falling asleep. And the people around him did not have the heart to wake him up from his slumber.

Did Not Mean To Fall Asleep

Sometimes people are completely exhausted after a long flight, especially when there’s a layover. This guy must have a knack for falling asleep just about anywhere, since all the airport noise wasn’t even enough to wake him.

Make Your Own Luggage Cart

Maybe this person was in such a hurry to catch his flight that he didn’t have time to think about how to get his luggage there. Those poor little suitcase wheels probably gave in halfway to the airport, so he had to hail a taxi anyway.

Make Your Own Luggage Cart

At least he had a fun story to tell everyone once he finally got to his destination. We will never know, and we can only hope for the best.

Crossing Traffic

This picture looks like a scene from the simulator game Transport Tycoon. This is an international airport in Gibraltar, and cars have to wait for the green light before they can proceed across the runway.

Crossing Traffic

But what happens if there is a city-wide power outage and nobody can regulate the traffic? This is certainly not ideal and seems very unsafe; we surely hope they improve the situation soon.

Piggyback On the Luggage

Who can blame this little girl for finding a place to rest those tired feet? If nothing else is available, certainly Dad’s luggage will do.

Piggyback On the Luggage

Her slumping posture reflects the general mood of passengers at airports where you have to wait a long time for everything, even the bathroom. If the body wants to rest, that is exactly what it should do – even while on the go.

This Is Mine

If this is the only way to keep from losing your luggage again and again, then let it be so. This guy probably lost his luggage one too many times, and decided to print a photo of himself on his suitcase to identify it.

This Is Mine

We’re wondering… how many times do you have to lose your luggage to come to this extreme solution? Probably many times, and hopefully it was not always his fault.

Time Out For Mom

This was most likely during the school holiday times, and Mom just could not cope with the little rascals alone any longer. Luckily for these boys, moms are not really quitters – and she brought them to the airport to welcome their dad home.

Time Out For Mom

It’s great if people can still have a sense of humor about the serious things in life – that’s how we cope.

From Far, Far Away

These guys were on their way to Comic-Con and needed their shoes shined. We hope that they paid in the local currency, and not that of another galaxy. It is not often that people make use of shoe-shining services in this age when people are always in a hurry and tend to dress more casually.

From Far, Far Away

So these guys from a faraway galaxy were quite a welcome sight to the people who provide these services. We hope they have a custom of tipping well.

Missing Mom and Dad

This guy was in such a hurry that he forgot to change out of his pajamas before rushing off to the airport to pick up his parents. He was just thrilled to have Mom and Dad back to restock the empty pantry and fridge!

Missing Mom and Dad

We’re sure he was also delighted to see them because he missed their company at home.

Only Short Kisses Goodbye

This was the solution of the airport personnel in Denmark to prevent people from blocking the curbside drop-off. People like to take time to say goodbye to their loved ones before a trip – let’s face it, that’s quite a human thing.

Only Short Kisses Goodbye

But at this airport, you have only three minutes to say your goodbyes and clear the way. This may sound a bit harsh, but if there is no other way to keep the driveway clear – we must cut those kisses short.

On a Short Leash

This mother had to find a way to keep her boisterous children close to her side while making her way through the airport. But it seems their crazy antics got her all tied up in knots!

On a Short Leash

Even with leashes attached, they were still quite a handful at the airport. Maybe next time she should try an even shorter leash?

Points For Originality

What is the best way to win a woman’s heart? This guy certainly knew how to do it. Dressing up as a limo driver to pick up his girlfriend from the airport certainly scored him a lot of points.

Points For Originality

And the sign was what put him over the top – there’s no better way to score points than finding the right words to make her day. Way to go, man – this was quite romantic.

Staying Warm And Safe

This was quite an innovative solution for passengers who were stranded in an airport in Asia due to bad weather conditions. Unfortunately, their flight was postponed for days, and they had to find shelter while waiting.

Staying Warm And Safe

Even if they looked like homeless people, that didn’t stop them from using the empty boxes to create a little sleeping area. And no one blames them for simply trying to stay warm and feel safe.

On Game Break!

This security guard was caught playing a solitaire game on the computer instead of checking passports. This is one job where you need to stay fully focused and don’t have time to mess around.

On Game Break!

Hopefully, this security guard was set straight by his managers and will refrain from playing games in the future while he’s supposed to be working to keep passengers safe.

Better To Be Safe

Plugging your phone into a USB charger in a public place is not that safe anymore, and this passenger just bypassed it. Did this person simply want to avoid paying to charge his phone, or was he trying to keep his data safe from USB hackers?

Better To Be Safe

Better bring your own charger than to waste money and expose yourself to a data breach on your phone.

Where Is Luke?

It’s not safe to be seen in public with Darth Vader, but Stormtroopers are part of his entourage. Better not let the Rebel Alliance know he is around, they will definitely strike back.

Where Is Luke?

Luckily, this was just a group of Star Wars fans dressed up at the Denver airport right before the release of Star Wars, the Last Jedi.

Resentment Or Joke?

This guy came to pick up his brother-in-law from the airport. Could his words be a reflection of his true anger, or was he just making a joke to lighten the mood for the expecting parents?

Resentment Or Joke?

Let’s hope it was the latter, and that the smug look on his face did not mean he wanted to get revenge. It’s always great when family members can joke around with each other.

An Embarrassing Moment

This family went out of their way to embarrass Mom, and they succeeded! When she saw the sign, she simply turned around and pretended not to know them at all. Sometimes family members can be so inconsiderate.

An Embarrassing Moment

At least they got to see the surprise on their mother’s face. Hopefully, this was taken in good spirits, and Dad did not end up having to spend the night in the dog house!

Please Give Them a Laptop

These photos were taken at the same airport just a few weeks apart. Was this a setup, or are they trying to get a donation for a laptop? But on a serious note, how on earth are they lugging those heavy typewriters along with them while traveling?

Please Give Them a Laptop

Maybe these people just do not like the new technology and try to live off the grid. At least they will not be bothered by a power outage – maybe they carry candles around

Something To Hide

When someone is walking around indoors wearing shades, they are often hiding something. Most of the time, they’re trying to hide their identity – and that is precisely the case in this photo.

Something To Hide

Candice Swanepoel, an actress from South Africa, was trying to remain unrecognized in her sunglasses. Hopefully she made it through the airport without being bothered by any fans.

Hitch a Ride

This little girl’s legs were too short to keep up with her dad as he rushed through the airport, so she decided to hitch a ride on his suitcase instead. Did he notice that his bag suddenly got heavier?

Hitch a Ride

We’re sure that other tired passengers looked on with envy, wishing they could also ride on someone’s suitcase instead of walking.

Let Me Just Lay Down for a Minute

This is what happens when you’re on a layover and your flight gets delayed for hours. Isn’t this what we all want to do when we’re stuck at the airport?

Let Me Just Lay Down for a Minute

Sometimes all we need is to lay down for a few minutes to recharge. Hopefully no one stepped on this woman while she took her power nap.

The 35 Most Cringeworthy and Embarrassing Things Americans Actually Said on the Internet

Many of these posts are pretty cringe-worthy and sort of embarrassing, especially for Americans who read them. Though we have to admit that they can also be pretty funny so we thought we would share some of these social media posts.

Military Time

Countries, excluding the US, use military time when talking about time but America has to be different. Who said that America is always right anyway?

Military Time

Language Barrier

There’s no question that British English is very different from American English. We’re still talking about the same language, though. This person, however, didn’t quite grasp it.

Language Barrier

At least this guy knew that England was in Europe! That looks like a good start, but as for the rest, it seems like they need to go back to school to relearn a few things.

Running Water

Americans don’t get to visit other countries that often and so, sometimes, they just might have wrong notions about how life looks outside the US. However, this person questioning the European plumbing system is quite embarrassing.

Running Water

We really appreciate the Portuguese person’s response. The only thing is that Americans might take them seriously, so they should make it clear that they were just joking!

Date of Birth

In the US, when you write the date, you first put the month, then the day, and finally the year. However, in Europe, as in the rest of the world, you first write the day and not the month. This can be quite confusing for Americans.

Date of Birth

Sadly, this American thought that there was something wrong with the website because they just didn’t realize that they needed to write the date in a different way. 

Shared Borders

North America is bigger than the United States, but sometimes, people in the US just don’t understand that. The education system may have failed to do its job in the case of this individual as they seem to think Canada is just another state.

Shared Borders

This is something that should have even been learned in geography class but clearly wasn’t. How could someone think that the US government has some power over Canada? This is just embarrassing!

Native Americans

When the Europeans landed in North America there were already people living here. This made the first European settlers immigrants.

Native Americans

But, after years of conquering these people, the white settlers took over the land. Clearly, this person did not pay attention in history class and now they are just making a fool of themselves.

Not a Country

The truth is that some people are just bad at geography. Since there are a lot of countries in the world, maybe this person was simply unable to memorize them all. However, there are some countries that most people know about.

Not a Country

One of these is definitely Scotland. Or, maybe we’re wrong? This American was unaware that Scotland was an actual country. Well, at least now they know!

American Literature

One of the most well-known books in the world is the Bible. It has inspired three religions and remained important for over 2,000 years. However, Jesus was not an American and he didn’t write the Bible.

American Literature

We can attribute this false notion to the fact that some Americans think that their country invented everything. In this case, it led to this poorly educated American thinking that Jesus was an American. They seem very sure of themselves which makes this statement even more cringe-worthy.

No Accent

People who speak different languages have also different accents. But, when you come from that country you tend not to hear them. This might make you say crazy things like this person did.

No Accent

Just because as a US native speaker you don’t hear an accent does not mean it isn’t there. We recommend them to go back to school to learn a little about different countries and languages.

Asking for a Friend

When you grow up in a certain country, you get used to all the holidays in that country. If you don’t travel, you might think that everyone else celebrates the same holidays as you. But, that’s just being ignorant.

Asking for a Friend

It’s good that these people are schooling the Americans because clearly, the education system did not! It’s still a little embarrassing that somebody had to do this for them, though!

A Tale of Two Cities

If you look at many city names in the US you will find that they share the names with many cities across the world. But, if you weren’t taught that in school, you might find yourself embarrassing yourself on social media.

A Tale of Two Cities

This person, however, is making the case for the poor education system by not realizing that Rome is a city somewhere else in the world. This is wrong on so many different levels.

Protestors

The United States was founded after declaring independence from England. The fact that this person doesn’t realize this was done by protesters, who later turned into revolutionists, is a clear indication that they lack proper education.

Protestors

At least another American opened their eyes to the truth. We think it’s unacceptable that this American doesn’t know their own history. It’s not like they were expected to know that England once ruled India.

Wrong Flag

The use of emojis and emoticons is a great way to make posts on social media much easier. However, if you’re going to use flags, you should definitely make sure you use the right ones. Mistaking your own country flag for another is a gross mistake.

Wrong Flag

Sure, that flag has all the right colors and even a star. But, the fact that this American didn’t realize that the flag only had one star seems like a sign that they need to go back to school for a little while.

Turned Around

Columbus Day in the US is a very controversial holiday — so controversial, in fact, that many states don’t celebrate it anymore. Instead, they celebrate Native American Heritage day. However, there are some that think it’s important to keep the holiday alive.

Turned Around

This is what we call the proper response. Maybe there is still hope for the American education system after all. 

Rising Temperatures

The metric system is not used in the United States, and that’s why many Americas sometimes find temperature calculations very confusing. But, just because you’re not used to it doesn’t mean that it’s stupid.

Rising Temperatures

Maybe this person should go back to school and learn a little about the rest of the world. The metric system is a lot more commonly used than they think.

Made in the US of A

Americans tend to think that they are the center of the world and that they have invented pretty much everything. While most of us — the educated folk — knows that’s not the case, some appear to be less fortunate.

Made in the US of A

While Tim Berners-Lee is an American whose name is often associated with the invention of the internet, it was actually invented in CERN. Lee began writing the first internet protocol only six months after.

State Recognition

Not knowing your own country’s geography and history is just sad. This person didn’t know Rhode Island’s abbreviation nor that it was a state in their own country. Let’s begin by making sure that Americans actually know this.

State Recognition

Then, after we get them to realize that they have states like Rhode Island, we can move on to educate them about the rest of the countries in the world.

Mesuring Time

Military time isn’t used in the US. When presented with this magnificent invention, this American had one simple request — that it would show time the American way.

Measuring Time

The day does not work in 12-hour cycles. The day is divided into 24 hours and that is why military time is used. They really need to add this to the school curriculum!

Geographically Challenged

It sometimes seems like Americans think they’re the center of the world. Primarily this is because their education system is not great.

Geographically Challenged

However, one subject that cannot be changed is geography. Clearly, this American did not do well in this subject! It’s pretty well-known that Europe and North America don’t share borders!

Not Sure About That

Despite the fact that the US has an impressive automobile industry, Americans were not the ones who invented the car. It was, indeed, invented in Germany, by Carl Benz. We think we know why this guy thought that cars were invented in the US, though.

Not Sure About That

Henry Ford revolutionized car production in the US and made cars affordable for everyone. There is also a good chance that this just comes from a pure American sense of entitlement and self-importance.

World Geography

The Earth is divided into two hemispheres: Northern and Southern. This guy seemed to have a hard time understanding that not everything revolves around the US, after all.

World Geography

This person, though, explained it in terms that they could understand. But the fact this even had to be done is just embarrassing! After all, there’s a lot more in this world than just the US of A!

Right Word

There are tons of words in the English language, and everyone can be used in different ways depending on the type of English you use. For instance, in the US soccer means soccer, and everywhere else soccer means football.

Right Word

But, once again, the American here proves that some of them are just ignorant. But, even after someone tries to help them out they are still refuse to accept it.

A Country Within a Country

It seems that one of the worst subjects for Americans is geography. Clearly, this woman had troubles with this subject. We recommend she reads a little about the history of South Africa.

Country Within Country

Although she could have easily looked it up on the internet, she still ended up posting things like this. So embarrassing! But the person who responded could have been a little nicer about her ignorance. After all, it’s not her fault.

Change of Date

When you’re taught how to do something, it can be quite confusing when you see that other people do it in a whole different way. Take, for instance, writing dates.

Change of Date

But, you don’t have to embarrass yourself like this person. You can simply google to see what’s going on. There’s no need to insult anyone else because you don’t understand their methods!

Proper Order

There are some Americans that get very defensive when it comes to the way they were taught in. This person is trying to prove their point when it comes to dates.

Proper Order

But, because they’ve never been outside the US, they just ended up embarrassing themselves. Many of these misunderstandings could have been avoided if the education system did a better job.

Foreign Correspondence

The inner workings and concepts of the internet should be understood by everyone. But, it appears that some Americans don’t understand the concept of the World Wide Web.

Foreign Correspondence

This is definitely a flaw in their education that needs to be desperately addressed before more embarrassing moments like this would appear on the internet.

Good Call

Most of the world uses the metric system. We cannot understand why there are still countries that haven’t switched to it as well. In truth, many Americans feel the same way.

Good Call

But, there are some that try to defend the use of the imperial system as best as they can. Unfortunately for this person, they did so in sort of an ignorant way. They just need a little help, and they will get the point!

Running Water

There are a lot of misconceptions by Americans when it comes to the rest of the world. For some reason, if it’s a country that they’re not familiar with, they tend to think that it’s underdeveloped.

Running Water

But, the fact is that this is just a lack of education when it comes to the rest of the world. We still find it hard to believe that some Americans can be that silly.

Not a Country

Most Americans know that there are a lot of great things in Europe. It has a rich history and a diverse culture. But, they also sometimes forget that from a geographical standpoint, Europe is a continent!

Not a Country

The fact this person called it a country tells us a lot about their level of education. Or maybe they just were not paying attention in class that day!

Stepping Back

There are a lot of people that want to save money in the US and one of the best ways to do that is by not owning a car. So, this person here is on the right track.

Stepping Back

However, their response to a logical suggestion clearly shows that the education system in the US is flawed.

Our Invention

Everything was created in the US, right? Sometimes, because our educational system focuses on what America has brought to the world, it may seem like America has created everything. But, this is kind of embarrassing!

Our Invention

The fact that this person thought they invented something that the US doesn’t even use is just ridiculous. Looks like someone here has to go back to school and learn a thing or two.

Country Flag

Having the feeling that everything revolves around America is a problem. The fact that this person thinks that climate change only affects the US is a clear example of flawed thinking.

Country Flag

Perhaps they didn’t get the memo — climate change affects everyone, regardless of who they are or where they live. That’s why it’s a global problem.

Independence Day

We wonder what made that person ask this silly question. No seriously, this is a whole new level of ignorance. Why would anyone celebrate a national holiday unless they actually come from that country?

Independence Day

At least someone tried to teach them something about other countries’ national holidays, albeit unsuccessfully, judging by their reaction.

Refrigeration

It can be scary to move to another country. There will be different things to learn, and they may have different living standards than you are used to. It can be quite a cultural shock, especially for Americans.

Refrigeration!?

But, the fact that this person was scared that the UK didn’t have fridges seems a little too much. Luckily, someone was there to help with the misunderstanding in a very British way.

Not Able to Share

There are so many things that are wrong with this post.  Not only did they paint the wrong flag on this barn, but they seem to think Facebook isn’t letting them share it because of their supposed patriotism!

Not Able to Share

Someone needs to take a few courses at the nearest community college to help prevent future embarrassing posts like this one — or at least google things before posting them!