20 Times People Put Their Foot So Far in Their Mouth, It Came Out the Other End

So that’s not how you pronounce ‘shiitake’...
20 Times People Put Their Foot So Far in Their Mouth, It Came Out the Other End

If you’ve never lain awake at night, replaying a greatest hits clip show of all the dumbest things you’ve ever said on the back of your eyelids, how are you capitalizing on this talent? Self-help bookMotivational speaking circuit? At least a viral TikTok account? Seriously, you’ve figured out something no one else in the species has. Get that bag.

That said, some mistakes are definitely more egregious than others. Hindsight is 20/20 and all, but sometimes, it seems like none of y’all can hear yourself. There’s the occasional “you, too” when a server tells you to have a good meal, then there’s the things that escaped the brains of those who replied when user fullestStack asked r/AskReddit, “What’s something you said that was so horribly misunderstood, it still haunts you to this day?”

katella_404 . 26d ago Some friends of mine often recall that time you (me) pronounced shiitake mushrooms s*it - take mushrooms.
mn0226 . . 26d ago Art teacher at my school normally wears a tshirt, apron, hair pulled up, headband, glasses and sometimes a mask. Saw her at a dressy event and I exclaimed you look so pretty I didn't even recognize you!
home_ec_dropout . 2 26d ago College creative writing class. I wrote a poem about my boyfriend's trusty pocket knife that I meant in a completely straightforward way. Classmates read WAY more into it and found S&M symbolism. Still mortified thinking about it.
ladycybil2 . 25d ago I was a sleep deprived mom with a 4 yr old and a 1 yr old. I told a neighbor that I couldn't wait to watch an adult film that night. Her face shifted to a look of horror. It took me a few seconds to realize why. I had to explain that I just wanted to watch something that was intended for adults instead of a cartoon created for pre-schoolers.
Ok_Personality_795 . 26d ago I made art in third grade that said I was afraid of Mommy. It was only after a thorough investigation by the school officials and emergency parent conferences unbeknownst to me that I was finally able to clarify the Halloween drawing was actually about being afraid of Mummies.
Secret_Drawer4588 . 26d ago My 3 year old son accidentally sprained my wrist (thought it was broken). I was in the ER answering questions and the triage nurse asked me if I feel safe in my home and I jokingly said not anymore. Не looked at me seriously and said I'm going to have to report that.
LEGAL_SKOOMA . 26d ago a friend said she was really sleepy but still wanted to hang. So I said come over and sleep with me! I only realized I told her let's fuck! about three days later. she was my best friend's gf. I felt terrible.
lindakurzweil 26d ago I was joking with a coworker when someone poked their head in and I greeted them by name. We work in big place and she exclaimed Boy, you really do know everybody AND their brother! So I joked back Yes I do! And btw, how is your brother? She answered Still dead. I forgot he had died last month.
Pleasant_Detail5697 . 26d ago When I was in college at the end of my senior year I was working a summer job as a server, with several older women whose entire career had been serving. I mentioned something about when I start my real job, and whooops. It seriously offended one of the ladies that had been there for years.
JohanSnowsalot 26d ago I was trying to compliment this girl's outfit. She had this really cool, artsy, vintage look going on. So I said, and I quote, You look like someone who lives in a thrift store. I meant it in a fun, quirky, fashionable way. But as soon as it came out of my mouth, the whole table just went quiet. She looked at me like I'd just insulted her entire family tree. And I panicked! I tried to backtrack but that obviously didn't help.
glitterss . 25d ago The day my office was sent to wfh during Covid, we were walking out of the building and one of my coworkers said I'll see you soon! and I replied I hope not! I meant that I didn't want to be in the dirty disgusting office (still don't) but she definitely thought I meant I didn't want to see her specifically
Popular_Event4969 . 26d ago When I was working a comment was made about another nurse calling out sick. Someone said I heard she was trying to get pregnant. I missed the point that perhaps she was successful and had morning sickness. I thought she stayed home from work to complete the act. I said the whole shift? I got pregnant after a 12 hour shift and a commute from New Jersey. The other nurses never let me forget that one
igetzhappy 26d ago I was talking to my co-worker about my recent trip I had at BJ's, the restaurant, and how much I enjoyed their wings. She thought I was talking about the wholesale store, so I had to explain that I went to the restaurant. The conversation eventually turned into what business people think of first when they hear BJ's, so I mistakenly turned and asked the nice old lady checking out, without any context: What do you think of first when I say BJ's? | could never live that one down.
SadSector2710 26d ago I was getting a massage at an upscale spa...where you have to sign a medical waiver, etc. Therapist was reviewing my info and she asked how I was feeling....any problems, etc. I responded I'm a little knotty this morning. We'll she heard ...I'm feeling naughty! She just gave me an uncomfortable look. It wasn't until part way into the massage that I realized the misinterpretation!
Um_nothankyou e 25d ago In high school approximately 13 years ago, I signed up to be interviewed to audition forclothes modeling show. I didn't get too far. They asked, What do you think you could bring to this event? Taking it literally, I said, I've got some tape I can bring? They didn't ask me any further questions lol
Mysterious_Network42 . 26d ago I had just started dating my first husband near the end of the Spring semester and he stayed with some friends (that I didn't know) for a few weeks before going home (overseas) for the summer. When we saw each other again in the fall, we hadn't spoken all summer, and he said, Why didn't you call me? It was before cell phones and the number I'd had for him was his friend's house, and I responded, I'm not really comfortable calling strangers. Не took it as me calling HIM a stranger and even now, after a 12-
njdev759 25d ago I had an online friend who I'd play video games with pretty often. I hopped on Discord one day with her and she told me her mouse had died. I said something like oh that sucks, why don't you just run out and grab a new one real quick. Since we played on PC naturally I assumed she meant her computer mouse. She was talking about her pet. She logged off and I realized about 2 days later what she really meant. I apologized profusely, she was cool with it and we're still friends today but damn
Ad_hominem- 26d ago The Dutch word for cook is 'kok'. 15 years ago in a small restaurant in the Italian mountains we ate a splendid meal. The little Sicilian waiter who was very friendly and had little English worked really hard to make it a great evening for us, and as said, the meal was absolutely perfect. So, while paying and giving a tip, I told the waiter to 'give the kok a kiss for me'. And when he looked at me with surprise, I repeated, 'Please, kiss the kok!' Anyway, my wife was on the floor laughing and framed
MerryTexMish 26d ago I was in an indoor playground kind of place in Austin with my two young daughters, talking to a friend about skiing. I was telling her how my family had property near Taos, but I never went there to ski, because most of the slopes were Black Diamond, and beyond my skill level. My younger daughter escaped across the room, and as I chased her down, I called loudly to my friend: I just don't enjoy going! It's something like 60 percent black! Cue record scratch. It's been almost 30 years, and I still wince at the
BurrSugar 26d ago After my divorce, I was looking to find a cute FWB. I matched with this girl, and we were vibing. We were messaging one night while I was cooking, and I was telling her about it. She said she loves a woman who can cook, and I told her I love to feed people. She immediately unmatched. It wasn't until I told one of my guy friends about how confused I was that he told me she probably thought I meant I had a feeder fetish. I don't! I just really like to take care of people

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