50 Screenshots Of Americans Being Peak Dumb That May Make You Feel Like A Genius (New Pics)

TheUnited Statesis a fascinating place. Where else can you find stunning beaches,amazing mountains, vast deserts, spray cheese in a can and some of the most patriotic people on the planet? The U.S. will always hold a very special place in my heart, and I’m convinced that I’ll never find tastier peanut butter anywhere else in the world.But just like anyothercountry, there are a wide range of citizens, spanning from brilliant scholars with PhDs to people who probably shouldn’t have access to social media. We took a trip to the[Stuff] Americans Saysubreddit and gathered some of their funniest screenshots below. Keep reading to also find a conversation with one of the moderators of the group, and please remember, pandas, that these posts are all in good fun!This post may includeaffiliate links.

But just like anyothercountry, there are a wide range of citizens, spanning from brilliant scholars with PhDs to people who probably shouldn’t have access to social media. We took a trip to the[Stuff] Americans Saysubreddit and gathered some of their funniest screenshots below. Keep reading to also find a conversation with one of the moderators of the group, and please remember, pandas, that these posts are all in good fun!

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Screenshot showing humorous comparison of measurement systems, with American mnemonic “5 tomatoes” for feet in a mile.

Screenshot of humorous comments about Americans struggling with military time.

Text screenshot of American wondering if Europeans will notice their mixed heritage, highlighting American stereotypes.

Whether you’re from theUnited Statesor not, there’s a good chance you know quite a bit about the country. Americanmediatends to dominate movie theatres and Netflix accounts across the globe, and I have yet to visit a country where I didn’t hear American pop music playing on the radio or in a random grocery store.But one of the downsides of having all of this exposure is that the country becomes the butt of many jokes too. And if anyone gets caught posting ignorant remarks online, there’s no chance they’ll get away with it. That’s where the[Stuff] Americans Saysubreddit comes in. This group has amassed an impressive 675K members since its creation in 2013, and it never seems to run out of content.

But one of the downsides of having all of this exposure is that the country becomes the butt of many jokes too. And if anyone gets caught posting ignorant remarks online, there’s no chance they’ll get away with it. That’s where the[Stuff] Americans Saysubreddit comes in. This group has amassed an impressive 675K members since its creation in 2013, and it never seems to run out of content.

Screenshot of a humorous American misunderstanding Irish geography in a social media comment thread.

Screenshot of comments humorously discussing American misconceptions about fjords.

Screenshot of a humorous Q&A about running water in Portugal, highlighting American misunderstandings.

To find out more about[Stuff] Americans Say, we reached out to the group’s moderator team. Lucky for us, one member was kind enough to have a chat withBored Pandaand share some background info about the community.

Screenshot of a conversation where Americans discuss military actions, showcasing humor and irony.

Social media exchange: Commenter insists on speaking English; creator clarifies they’re in Germany and speak German.

Comments showing misunderstanding about language and culture among Americans.

The moderator also shared that the community has grown fairly organically, “that is to say without much promotional effort (it was Subreddit of the Day a few years ago, though).”“When I first subscribed to it circa 2017, there were probably around 20,000 here. Now, we gain on average about 25,000 new subscribers every quarter, though most posts tend to come from the same smallish subset of users,” the mod continued.

The moderator also shared that the community has grown fairly organically, “that is to say without much promotional effort (it was Subreddit of the Day a few years ago, though).”

“When I first subscribed to it circa 2017, there were probably around 20,000 here. Now, we gain on average about 25,000 new subscribers every quarter, though most posts tend to come from the same smallish subset of users,” the mod continued.

Confused message about Rome in Italy vs. Rome, Georgia, highlighting misunderstanding of geography.

Social media post humorously debating American healthcare costs, highlighting amusing misconceptions.

Screenshot of a Tumblr post humorously discussing misconceptions about Spanish language and nationality, with a puzzled celebrity reaction.

Screenshot showing a Wisconsin school’s decision against free-lunch program, citing concerns of students becoming spoiled.

Screenshot highlighting an American’s incorrect claim about Texas’s size compared to Europe with a correcting response.

Screenshot of a tweet showing a confusion about historical events, illustrating peak dumb American moments.

We also asked the moderator why they believe Americans are caught sharing ignorant posts online so often. “As Americans make up a plurality of users on Reddit (and on manyothersocial media platforms) the quantity of suitable material is greater than for other nationalities,” they explained. “Though, I don’t think the proportion of ‘stupid/ignorant people’ is necessarily much different than you’d find in any other nationality.”

Screenshot of a humorous exchange, highlighting common misconceptions about St. Patrick’s Day terminology.

Screenshot of a comment chain highlighting comical ignorance about drinking and heritage.

Screenshot humorously comparing Americans and Europeans on work and vacations.

“Due to the historical and geographical isolation of the USA, many Americans have erroneous/dated/stereotypical ideas about the rest of the world, which we find amusing,” the moderator continued. “Also, they will often be quite arrogant about their confidently incorrect opinions and have a tendency to double down when challenged, which makes it even more entertaining.”

Reddit post about a New York protest to ‘Save Australia’ with a humorous comment highlighting ignorance.

Screenshot of a tweet displaying lack of understanding about freedom in America.

Screenshot of humorous Twitter exchange highlighting American confusion over Georgia as a state vs. a country.

So what is thecommunitylike in this subreddit? “Generally, the established members ‘get’ what the sub is about,” the moderator says. “It’s not about tarring all Americans with the same brush - we’re not criticizing all Americans (or the country itself, there are already subs for that). But we do engage in banter, which Americans often misinterpret and assume is genuine criticism aimed at Americans/America as a whole.”

Train delayed due to cat on roof, with humorous comment about its destination in America, reflecting on peak dumb moments.

Comparison of metric and imperial units highlighting Americans' misunderstanding of measurement ease.

Screenshot highlighting Americans' misconceptions about accents and cultural default.

Reddit thread showcasing comments in German, with a humorous response about English usage.

Tweet exchange humorously discussing American perceptions of European recipes and spice usage.

Tweet screenshot expressing opinion on bilingual job requirements in the USA; example of American ignorance.

Comparison of urban spaces in Toulouse, France, from 1976 to 2021, highlighting changes in walkability.

Screenshot of a question about the right to bear arms abroad, highlighting American humor.

Finally, the moderator wanted to make it clear that this group is not out to bash theUnited States. “Many people think we moderators are somehow ‘anti-American’ simply for pointing out the dumb things some Americans sometimes say,” they told Bored Panda. “In fact, we represent several nationalities, some of us are actually American ourselves or dual citizens (which is advantageous when trying to determine whether posts are ‘uniquely American’ or not). It’s also not ‘[Stuff]RepublicansSay’, as Democrats have their own brand of stupidity (as well as some overlap with Republicans, of course).”

Screenshot of a social media conversation highlighting humorous misunderstandings about Europe and transportation.

Screenshot of Americans misunderstanding Europe, with humorous Twitter replies showcasing peak ignorance.

Sign on British train with “electrical outlets” handwritten above plug socket icon.

Screenshot of an American comment misunderstanding cultural ethnicity; person differentiating Spanish from white.

A person at an airport expresses political frustration, mentioning Biden and planning to move to Norway.

Tattoo of ancestry DNA results on a person’s arm, listing various ethnic percentages.

Facebook post about McDonald’s wage increase sparks comment calling it socialism, highlighting American misconception.

Comments doubting America committing war crimes, showcasing lack of knowledge.

HuffPost headline about an 11-year-old arrested for not standing for the pledge, highlighting American issues.