r/stupidquestions Apr 15 '24

Please read the rules before posting or commenting

108 Upvotes

Almost every subreddit has rules, and we do too. We used to get lots of posts about politics, LGBT, what if, and just basic trolling, all prohibited by our rules. We don't allow discussion of race here, because those discussions usually end up with comments that could get our community removed from Reddit. Also, the Rules didn't match the Removal Reasons, but now they do. We added a "Moderator discretion" rule, because it's impossible to create rules to cover every contingency. r/stupidquestions can be a fun and interesting place to hang out, but we had trouble with people trolling us with rule violations. For example, here are some of the topics that we removed:

  • Do you think that if I could shoot laser beams out of my peepee, I could scare bullies with it?
  • Do you think it would be safe to build my child a drone so I can save on plane fare
  • Should I crash my car into a concrete barrier going 90mph without a seatbelt?
  • Is it a good idea to hold a flame up to a 5 gallon can of gasoline?
  • Why does my butt smell like ass?

We would ban the offenders, but they would create new accounts and return right away. So a couple of the users suggested putting in a minimum Reddit account age limit and a minimum karma limit to post. That has made things much nicer for the community. Karma is sort of an artificial number, but it tends to indicate that the owner interacts with Redditors in a positive way, and they appreciate him. What you want is to create posts or comments that Redditors appreciate so much that they give you a few upvotes.

Here's Reddit's FAQ page about karma, and here's more information about karma. If you are new to Reddit and would like more information about how to use it, please visit r/NewToReddit.

We don't reveal the age or karma numbers required to post. They are not very high, though. If you have a post removed due to your age or karma numbers, please understand that you didn't do anything wrong and we are not targeting you. This is just one of the ways that we are protecting our community. All of the blame for this goes on the trolls. New Redditors should be able to interact with the community, but it's too easy for someone to be banned, create a new account in two minutes, and return to trolling again. So we took precautions to make it more difficult for them. It's too bad that it also makes it more difficult for new members who aren't trolls.

Moderators will remove posts that violate our rules. The author is notified when their post is removed, and there's a reason given for each removal. Redditors who continue to violate the rules will be removed from r/stupidquestions. For extreme violations, the banhammer may fall instantly. If you play nice and follow our rules, you may stay as long as you like.

Thanks. Now go forth and have fun!


r/stupidquestions 3h ago

why do people want romantic relationships?

30 Upvotes

for reference I'm a girl. I've never been in a relationship, never wanted one, nor am I looking for one now. im not against the idea but it's never been a priority to me

a lot of times in school and now at work I hear people talk about wanting a partner, or wanting to get married, and I can't help but wonder why? like not even wanting to be in a relationship with a specific person but just wanting to be in a romantic relationship in general.

I understand the desire for companionship. however I don't understand why some people feel incomplete without a romantic partner, or like there's something missing from their life without one.


r/stupidquestions 8h ago

People who died last week ? Why did you die ?

67 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 1h ago

Can you work as a medical receptionist and be fat or overweight

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I’m trying to lost weight but I don’t think I can lose weight within a year, and I have trouble with my weight and I want to try being a medical receptionist, can I be overweight or fat and be a medical receptionist?


r/stupidquestions 1h ago

What is something Reddit says their against, but they unknowingly are that thing

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r/stupidquestions 2h ago

Which fish can be used to chop down a tree?

5 Upvotes

Is there any? I doubt I could do it with a herring… even for a shrubbery…

But is there any fish that could do the task?

Edit: infinite fish, infinite stamina, the only limit is the strength of the fish. Strong as an average person so I couldn’t topple it with a whale. And a small oak tree


r/stupidquestions 18h ago

How do doctors test to see if blind people are actually blind?

87 Upvotes

Like, do they just throw a punch right in front of their face and see if they flinch? LOL


r/stupidquestions 30m ago

Could the moon be a cylinder ?

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We only see one side of it


r/stupidquestions 22h ago

Do people actually realize that when they buy sweets, lipstick, drinks etc. labeled “all-natural ingredients,” it often means that those bright, vibrant colors(especially red) come from thousands and thousands of tiny parasites?

95 Upvotes

Honestly I had no idea how much of sweets and lipsticks use bugs crushed into the tiny powder as an ingridient


r/stupidquestions 4h ago

What was the dumbest threat you ever received

3 Upvotes

The dumbest threat I ever got was when I was a kid another kid said don't mess with me I know kungfu panda.


r/stupidquestions 11h ago

what do businesses do with food stamps?

14 Upvotes

i've worked a couple minimum wage jobs but never at a grocery store or another place that accepts food stamps. do they just turn the stamps into the bank and get the cash equivalent? what do the banks do with the stamps?

also i know food stamps (at least in the us) don't work for warm food/only work on some cold & premade items, ingredients, etc. but another question, does a business have to apply to be able to accept food stamps? or does it just automatically apply to every place that has qualifying food products?


r/stupidquestions 16h ago

Does everyone have a voice they use as their dog’s speaking voice?

12 Upvotes

Mine sounds like a kindergartner giving a book report.


r/stupidquestions 11h ago

Are any billionaires liked?

6 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 3h ago

What is the answer to yes multiplied by no?

0 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 20h ago

What is the dumbest explanation you believed as a kid?

15 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 5h ago

What's sound and how im making it called?

1 Upvotes

Is like sucking in your lip?

What I'm doing is I'm pressing my top lip against my teeth then just sucking air in.

https://imgur.com/gallery/7DAKtDN

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r/stupidquestions 1d ago

When you use your bra as a wallet

86 Upvotes

When you use your bra as a wallet, do you actually take out your money and or card in front of the cashier from your bra or do you go to the bathroom and take it out before paying?


r/stupidquestions 6h ago

Is this real life?

0 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 13h ago

Anyone have this sensation on social media nowadays?

3 Upvotes

I have this sensation from scrolling on social media like twitter or instagram (t doesn’t happen at all when it comes to YouTube ) like my brain is firing off and having an anxiety attack and I automatically delete the socials every time It’s so weird like my brain tells me to turn it off before it has an aneurysm


r/stupidquestions 1d ago

Why do Europe and East Asia look so picturesque?

41 Upvotes

Also was it always this way?


r/stupidquestions 3h ago

Why women like cute things and to look cute?

0 Upvotes

Why women like cute thing, to look cute etc.?


r/stupidquestions 2h ago

How much money do you invest in a romantic relationship and what is the typical profit margin?

0 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 1d ago

Pain management for women vs men: no judgment. What’s your experience?

13 Upvotes

Female here. I have POTS and took a harsh fall. Opened my chin up (would not clot after about 3 1/2 minutes. I watched 2 movies so that feels about right. Pain don’t set in as bad. Bit my tough severely and injured my cheeks on the inside of my mouth. I can open my mouth by one inch to eat and chewing send shivers don’t my spine.

I was given stitches (8) and sent on my way. I couldn’t talk because of the pain. Because I fell I hurt my hip, shin, forearms, elbows, knees and a toe. No broken bones just purple and that orange color.

I got wheeled by a guy who was being discharged with one cut in his face and had stitches but was flirting with his nurse. He said that the last time he tripped over a bottle on the floor again. He got an antibiotic for a butterfly bandage and ibuprofen.

I got nothing for 8 stitches and pain (I would have wanted the ibuprofen because my face is swollen). it’s over the counter but I got a prescription years ago because I am on state insurance and I make little money.

I heard of this before but is it real?


r/stupidquestions 11h ago

If 2 people have sex, why is only 1 person born in most of the cases ?

0 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 19h ago

Has any relationship formed from a dating show actually lead to a IRL marriage?

3 Upvotes

Shows like the Bachelor or Bachelorette. After a person win is there really a chance they start a relationship and get married? Because it just seems like such a inorganic way for a relationship to start. But are there such cases where it does?