We commonly turn to the mighty internet when we have questions we don’t know the answers to. It’s full of information, from how to regain control of a spooked camel to how to perform the Heimlich maneuver.WikiHow is the place where (almost) all of the practical solutions to your questions reside. It’s a worldwide collaboration of thousands of people focused on teaching anyone how to do anything. Byemploying expertsand reviewing each article more than 20 times, they’re pretty serious about ensuring that what you read can be trusted.Except when their articles end up on the subreddit “Disney Vacation.” Its members share weird or poorly-made illustrations from WikiHow captioned with a spicier twist for your amusement. The modified how-tos include committing life insurance fraud and convincing your boss you weren’t playing Roblox on the clock. Below, you’ll find the most darkly hilarious scenarios involving WikiHow illustrations you shouldn’t trust for your own good.This post may includeaffiliate links.
We commonly turn to the mighty internet when we have questions we don’t know the answers to. It’s full of information, from how to regain control of a spooked camel to how to perform the Heimlich maneuver.
WikiHow is the place where (almost) all of the practical solutions to your questions reside. It’s a worldwide collaboration of thousands of people focused on teaching anyone how to do anything. Byemploying expertsand reviewing each article more than 20 times, they’re pretty serious about ensuring that what you read can be trusted.
Except when their articles end up on the subreddit “Disney Vacation.” Its members share weird or poorly-made illustrations from WikiHow captioned with a spicier twist for your amusement. The modified how-tos include committing life insurance fraud and convincing your boss you weren’t playing Roblox on the clock. Below, you’ll find the most darkly hilarious scenarios involving WikiHow illustrations you shouldn’t trust for your own good.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
One of the most peculiar things about the WikiHow website isn’t really the how-tos but the actual illustrations. They’re colorful, but despite being relatable, they sometimes present a distorted view of reality. You wouldn’t assign their style of cartooning to any other site, which makes it uniquely their own. From a dog that weirdly possesses human features to a stick figure struggling to tie shoelaces, the artists know how to add humor to even the most mundane tasks.
Chris Haldey, WikiHow’s vice president of operations, confirmed this information. He shared that the company’s shift towards commissioning original art began in response to Google’s algorithm. Custom images reached a wider audience than recycled ones. The drawings still remain in secrecy, as the freelancers have to sign NDAs (non-disclosure agreements, aka confidentiality agreements). Haldey commented on this, saying that their idea was new and they needed to keep it special, so they asked people to keep it private. Over the years, maintaining the mystery has been part of the fun, which has gained a lot of traction.
One of the “Disney Vacation” subreddit moderators, Xalaxis, shared in a previousBored Pandainterviewthat they’ve been in contact with a WikiHow staff member. In the email, they mentioned that they’re familiar with the subreddit and get a giggle out of the occasional out-of-context image themselves. Xalaxis shared that this encounter made them feel proud, just like getting acknowledgment from their parents.
According to a previousstudyin 2007, the place that Americans turn to for answers most is the internet. 58% of users employ it when they have questions about things like health, school, careers, and government. Those without internet access reported less satisfaction when seeking answers.
We must ask,Dear Pandas, have you ever consulted the all-knowing WikiHow page?Howdid it go?For more creatively terrifying combos of funny captions and WikiHow illustrations, don’t forget to check out our previous postshereandhere.
We must ask,Dear Pandas, have you ever consulted the all-knowing WikiHow page?Howdid it go?
For more creatively terrifying combos of funny captions and WikiHow illustrations, don’t forget to check out our previous postshereandhere.
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