Idiots of 2008! I LOVE it when people make me feel a whole lot smarter! lol.
By James72
@James72 (26790)
Australia
May 31, 2009 2:32am CST
I received an email from my Mother a few days ago that gave some examples of a number of the biggest idiots in 2008. Forget the Darwin Awards for now, these are living, breathing masterpieces of stupidity! 
Here's a couple of the better examples:
Number OneIdiot of 2008
A guy walked into a little corner store with a shotgun and demanded all of the cash from the cash drawer. After the cashier put the cash in a bag, the robber saw a bottle of Scotch that he wanted behind the counter on the shelf. He told the cashier to put it in the bag as well, but the cashier refused and said, "Because I don't believe you are over 21." The robber said he was, but the clerk still refused to give it to him because she didn't believe him. At this point, the robber took his driver's licence out of his wallet and gave it to the clerk. The clerk looked it over and agreed that the man was in fact over 21 and she put the Scotch in the bag.. The robber then ran from the store with his loot. The cashier promptly called the police and gave the name and address of the robber that he got off the licence. They arrested the robber two hours later.
Number Two Idiot of 2008
A medical student currently doing a rotation in toxicology at the poison control centre shared this example..... A woman called in very upset because she caught her little daughter eating ants. I quickly reassured her that the ants are not harmful and there would be no need to bring her daughter into the hospital. She calmed down and at the end of the conversation happened to mention that she gave her daughter some ant poison to eat in order to kill the ants. I told her that she better bring her daughter into the emergency room right away.
Absolutely priceless! Do you feel as Einsteinian as I do right at this very moment? I just wished to share something I found to be very amusing, but if you have any stories of idiots, or even your own idiotic moment that you're prepared to share, please do!
Here's a couple of the better examples:
Number OneIdiot of 2008
A guy walked into a little corner store with a shotgun and demanded all of the cash from the cash drawer. After the cashier put the cash in a bag, the robber saw a bottle of Scotch that he wanted behind the counter on the shelf. He told the cashier to put it in the bag as well, but the cashier refused and said, "Because I don't believe you are over 21." The robber said he was, but the clerk still refused to give it to him because she didn't believe him. At this point, the robber took his driver's licence out of his wallet and gave it to the clerk. The clerk looked it over and agreed that the man was in fact over 21 and she put the Scotch in the bag.. The robber then ran from the store with his loot. The cashier promptly called the police and gave the name and address of the robber that he got off the licence. They arrested the robber two hours later.
Number Two Idiot of 2008
A medical student currently doing a rotation in toxicology at the poison control centre shared this example..... A woman called in very upset because she caught her little daughter eating ants. I quickly reassured her that the ants are not harmful and there would be no need to bring her daughter into the hospital. She calmed down and at the end of the conversation happened to mention that she gave her daughter some ant poison to eat in order to kill the ants. I told her that she better bring her daughter into the emergency room right away.
Absolutely priceless! Do you feel as Einsteinian as I do right at this very moment? I just wished to share something I found to be very amusing, but if you have any stories of idiots, or even your own idiotic moment that you're prepared to share, please do!11 people like this
16 responses
@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
1 Jun 09
Oh my,and I thought I did stupid things..well,these takes the cake..I have quite a few of those kinda of stories but then I would be forced to kill you..lol although I did learn never to go sleding down a steep hill on a innertube when there is a ditch at the bottom of the hill and a creek not far from the ditch....I landed upside down with my head wedged in the ditch with my feet sticking up in the air and everyone laughing at my predicament. talk about trying to get out of a tight squeeze lucky the ditch was deep..cause I probably would have broke my neck otherwise. usually since it curved up at the foot of the hill we mostly landed in the creek almost..but that time..my guardian angel though to have a bit of fun..I never went down on a inner tube again cause I realized how dangerous it really was.
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@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
1 Jun 09
Well, I was about 29 when I did it..lol SO I guess I am a big kid at heart..I wouldn't kill you. When I was twelve I rode a racehorse on a friends farm for the first time bareback and without a bridle or bit..the horse slowly walked all the way to the end of the fence and I though cool this is easy..and fun..first time I had ever been on a horse... well we got to the end the horse turns around and stupidly I said getty up horsey and the horse took off like a bat out of hell and I tried to hold on for dear life and sadly I feel off bit my tongue and ever hear the phrase scar the piss out of me..well it did..lol So I had a sore tongue wet pants and a goose egg on my head big enough to hang a purse on..from then on out..it was always use a bridle and never say getty up to a race horse.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
1 Jun 09
You'd be forced to kill me if ya told me? But no one else will be told Becca, promise! Innertube hill sliding sounds like a heck of a lot of fun if you ask me! I used to ride bresad crates down flights of stairs when I was a kid and that was sensational! I messed myself up more times than not, but I still loved it. We just don't seem to be concerned that much with consequences when we're kids!
Innertube hill sliding sounds like a heck of a lot of fun if you ask me! I used to ride bresad crates down flights of stairs when I was a kid and that was sensational! I messed myself up more times than not, but I still loved it. We just don't seem to be concerned that much with consequences when we're kids! 1 person likes this
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
8 Jun 09
At fast food restaurant, "I'd like a small drink".
Cashier, "we only have medium or large."
"The smaller of the two, please."
"We only have medium or large."
@thebohemianheart (8827)
• United States
8 Jun 09
Ooooh, I love those people!*LOL*
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@cyberfluf (4996)
• Netherlands
31 May 09
I love the first one as I am very into contradicting things. This situation does not only prove the stupidity of the robber in question, but also the nerves of steel and good thinking of the clerk when under pressure. So you can read it in both ways. On the other hand, I would think twice about smartmouthing someone with a shotgun. I guess it's all about knowing people in situations like this and making the right decision... fast!
But yeah, these 'idiots' kind of make you feel good don't they? 
It's like the saying of the windhound in Lady and the Tramp; somebody that's unfortunate needs somebody who's faith is even worse; only then he can feel truely happy.
It's like the saying of the windhound in Lady and the Tramp; somebody that's unfortunate needs somebody who's faith is even worse; only then he can feel truely happy.2 people like this
@cyberfluf (4996)
• Netherlands
1 Jun 09
LOL... I agree. There are indeed people who are pretty lost in this world. I allmost feel sorry for this man 
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
31 May 09
The line from Lady and the Tramp is so very true! If you liked the first one cyberfluf, check this one out:
Number Seven Idiot of 2008
A man, wanting to rob a downtown Bank of Queensland, walked into the Branch and wrote this. 'Put all your muny in this bag.' While standing in line, waiting to give his note to the teller, he began to worry that someone had seen him write the note and might call the police before he reached the teller's window. So he left the Bank and crossed the street to the NAB Bank. After waiting a few minutes in line, he handed his note to the teller. She read it and, surmising from his spelling errors that he wasn't the brightest light in the harbour, told him that she could not accept his stickup note because it was written on a Bank of Queensland deposit slip and that he would either have to fill out a NASB deposit slip or go back to Bank of Queensland. Looking somewhat defeated, the man said, 'OK' and left. He was arrested a few minutes later, as he was waiting in line back at the Bank of Queensland.
Now how's THAT for a smarts versus stupidity balance! lol.
If you liked the first one cyberfluf, check this one out:
Number Seven Idiot of 2008
A man, wanting to rob a downtown Bank of Queensland, walked into the Branch and wrote this. 'Put all your muny in this bag.' While standing in line, waiting to give his note to the teller, he began to worry that someone had seen him write the note and might call the police before he reached the teller's window. So he left the Bank and crossed the street to the NAB Bank. After waiting a few minutes in line, he handed his note to the teller. She read it and, surmising from his spelling errors that he wasn't the brightest light in the harbour, told him that she could not accept his stickup note because it was written on a Bank of Queensland deposit slip and that he would either have to fill out a NASB deposit slip or go back to Bank of Queensland. Looking somewhat defeated, the man said, 'OK' and left. He was arrested a few minutes later, as he was waiting in line back at the Bank of Queensland.
Now how's THAT for a smarts versus stupidity balance! lol.2 people like this
@wildcat48 (779)
• United States
31 May 09
you use the right words "the biggest idiots"lol my \_;_/ off.do you have any more?
@James72 (26790)
• Australia
31 May 09
I do! Here's another couple:
Number Four Idiot of 2008
A motorist was unknowingly caught in an automated speed trap that measured his speed using radar and photographed his car. He later received in the mail a ticket for $140 and a photo of his car. Instead of payment, he sent the police department a photograph of $140. Several days later, he received a letter from the police that contained another picture, this time of handcuffs. He immediately mailed in his $140.
Idiot Number Six of 2008
A pair of robbers entered a record shop nervously waving revolvers. The first one shouted, 'Nobody move!' When his partner moved, the startled first bandit shot him.
Bless their little cotton socks I say! We should all aspire to such greatness! lol.
We should all aspire to such greatness! lol.4 people like this
@wildcat48 (779)
• United States
31 May 09
Thank you James ,i needed good laugh this morning you made my day for me.thanks.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
1 Jun 09
Absolutely priceless!
I'm trying to imagine just how the mom administered the ant poisining.....
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
1 Jun 09
Well hello there my potty friend! I took the plunge and checked out my panda hug on Facebook by the way. Much obliged! 
(I'm still trying to get over the shock of having to log on there, but I'll be OK) As for how dear dumb Momma administered the ant poison, I'm not sure exactly, but I have this sneaking suspicion that she probably used a carefully measured teaspoon of the stuff! (10 mls per ten ants just like the instructions on the bottle said!)
(I'm still trying to get over the shock of having to log on there, but I'll be OK) As for how dear dumb Momma administered the ant poison, I'm not sure exactly, but I have this sneaking suspicion that she probably used a carefully measured teaspoon of the stuff! (10 mls per ten ants just like the instructions on the bottle said!) 1 person likes this
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
2 Jun 09
It was a cute little panda hug, was it not? Almost worth the Facebook assault you suffered.
Yes, of course as any good mother would do.... strictly as per the instructions.1 person likes this
@Little_Stormy (6883)
• United States
1 Jun 09
*sits back*
I hate to brag but I thank that there first one is my cousin/uncle Billy Bob Bubba Joe! the dumbazz used MY license! hey? can ya come get me outta jail?
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
1 Jun 09
But bein' in jail builds character! So I've been told anyway. Hang in there long enough Stormy and ya might get to leave with a trade under yer belt! I thought it might have been Billy Bob Bubba Joe as it had his signature ALL over it. I didn't want to seem like a know-it-all though, so I kept quiet. Dang that boy can dumb it up! 
So I've been told anyway. Hang in there long enough Stormy and ya might get to leave with a trade under yer belt! I thought it might have been Billy Bob Bubba Joe as it had his signature ALL over it. I didn't want to seem like a know-it-all though, so I kept quiet. Dang that boy can dumb it up! 1 person likes this
@Little_Stormy (6883)
• United States
2 Jun 09
I just hope I don't leave here sportin' a mullet and a tattoo while escorted by a woman that resembles a logger that answers to the name "Bertha".......
ya cheapo! yer gonna leave me in jail?????????
*gets out pics of James to show cell mates* they say yer reallllll purdy and are headed over to your house!!! hahahaha!!
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
2 Jun 09
(relieved)for a moment,i thought you were reffering to me but you and i know its ages since i was a medical student!!even my talk has become idiotic(meaningless)now, after mingling with idiotic patients!here is one example;Me: “When did your chest start hurting?”
55 year-old male patient: “I don’t know it was nothing.”
Me: “How bad was it?”
Patient: “Hardly even noticed — it was probably just some gas.”
Me: “Then why did you come in?”
Patient’s wife: [rolls eyes] “He was clutching his chest, sweaty, and said he felt like he was going to die.”
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
2 Jun 09
Of COURSE this discussion was all about you Mable! I just never realised you'd pick up on it so quickly..... 
Ah yes, us men are very good at being REAL men around everyone except our Wives! lol. Actually, in the past I've read some very funny stories about patients in emergency rooms especially. They ranged from people that ended up with strange objects inside them, to idiots that were trying to change lightbulbs while in the shower and had electrocuted themselves! God bless ALL of them I say. If it wasn't for their tales of idiotic woe, we wouldn't get to laugh at 'em! lol.
Ah yes, us men are very good at being REAL men around everyone except our Wives! lol. Actually, in the past I've read some very funny stories about patients in emergency rooms especially. They ranged from people that ended up with strange objects inside them, to idiots that were trying to change lightbulbs while in the shower and had electrocuted themselves! God bless ALL of them I say. If it wasn't for their tales of idiotic woe, we wouldn't get to laugh at 'em! lol.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
8 Jun 09
You just made my day Jamie!!
This reminds me of some patients that excel each other is stupidity and I must share this real incident with you.
[i]I have been working in a hospital for quite some time now and dealing with patients' psyche has gotten very spontaneous. Having said this, I could never anticipate in my wildest dreams that 'the patient', today's protagonist, would become a laughing stock forever. I profiled the patient in mid thirties, who had come for an expert opinion to my boss, a renowned cardiologist. The patient entered my boss's office when his turn came and complained about aches and pains and of mild chest pain intermittently. My boss asked him to lie down. The patient laid down, got himself examined, got his BP checked.... Everything was going OK. My boss advised him to get some relevant blood tests done. That was again fine, very normal. He had already brought one ECG of his which was taken a few days back. To our utter amazement the patient asked blatantly, 'will my blood reports do for my mother just as the ECG did?'
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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/770809/can_anything_get_better_than_this.html?cat=12
This reminds me of some patients that excel each other is stupidity and I must share this real incident with you.
[i]I have been working in a hospital for quite some time now and dealing with patients' psyche has gotten very spontaneous. Having said this, I could never anticipate in my wildest dreams that 'the patient', today's protagonist, would become a laughing stock forever. I profiled the patient in mid thirties, who had come for an expert opinion to my boss, a renowned cardiologist. The patient entered my boss's office when his turn came and complained about aches and pains and of mild chest pain intermittently. My boss asked him to lie down. The patient laid down, got himself examined, got his BP checked.... Everything was going OK. My boss advised him to get some relevant blood tests done. That was again fine, very normal. He had already brought one ECG of his which was taken a few days back. To our utter amazement the patient asked blatantly, 'will my blood reports do for my mother just as the ECG did?'
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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/770809/can_anything_get_better_than_this.html?cat=12
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
8 Jun 09
Goodness me, I hope to God this guy wasn't a Teacher! lol. I can imagine that there'd be a significant number of stories that Doctors and Nurses could share about idiots they've come across. The ER alone must be like some sort of magnet for stupidity too you'd think! Sure, not everyone's going to be an expert in medical jargon or procedures etc, but come on??? At least the idiots of this world will always provide us with countless moments of hilarity as we discover their actions and share them with each other!
Sure, not everyone's going to be an expert in medical jargon or procedures etc, but come on??? At least the idiots of this world will always provide us with countless moments of hilarity as we discover their actions and share them with each other! 
@AnnieOakley1 (5596)
• Canada
20 Jun 09
Good ones James, thanks for sharing them. I haven't gotten those ones yet in the mail.
Yep, the ants won't kill the kid, but surely the stupid mother would, that fed her ANT POISON. What a dufus!
And ME, have an idiot moment. Surely you jest. But I am perfect.
*Snort, Guffaw*
*Snort, Guffaw*@James72 (26790)
• Australia
20 Jun 09
Oh, it's hard to be humble when you're perfect in every way, right Annie? When God made you, the mould was broken soon after, no question! lol. Just know that if you ever DO have an idiot moment, I'm right here to help you share the details with the world, OK? Great, I shall wait patiently then.....
When God made you, the mould was broken soon after, no question! lol. Just know that if you ever DO have an idiot moment, I'm right here to help you share the details with the world, OK? Great, I shall wait patiently then.....
@thebohemianheart (8827)
• United States
8 Jun 09
Oh, wow! Yeah, I don't feel so dumb now. Maybe not, as you put it, Einsteinian, but a little smarter, none the less.*L*
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@thebohemianheart (8827)
• United States
8 Jun 09
*L* Yeah, well, I think my panda has turned on me and has been spanking ME here lately. It will turn around soon enough, I am sure.
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@VANILLAREY (1470)
• India
31 May 09
In the first case I would give an award to the cashier for quick thinking.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
31 May 09
Tell me about it! 
Thank goodness the woman told the person on the other line about it too. It's hard enough keeping small children away from poisons as it is without handing it to them stupidly like this! When she turned up with her child at the hospital, I hope they also sent her off to "Common Sense School" for a lesson or two!
Thank goodness the woman told the person on the other line about it too. It's hard enough keeping small children away from poisons as it is without handing it to them stupidly like this! When she turned up with her child at the hospital, I hope they also sent her off to "Common Sense School" for a lesson or two! 2 people like this
@SViswan (12051)
• India
8 Mar 10
lol..those two were real idiots!! But if you need more idiot stories, you need to email me...I've got a bookful of my own idiot stories (yes, yes, they are all original...and they are all my own stories)...you'll never find a bigger idiot than ME!
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@diansinta (7544)
• Indonesia
2 Jun 09
Hahahah! i love the idiot number one! this is so hilarious ! he didn't feel a thing when he show the cassier his id LOL
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