Thanks to Facebook, mobile devices and impaired judgment, we're only a few seconds (and clicks) away from staining our entire extended social network! That's peace of mind in your pocket. To make sure you never appear on Facebook Fails, follow our how-not-to guide of the five most common Facebook faux pas.
1. Married Schmoopy Fail
Why whisper sweet nothings when you can shout hot garbage? Why practice safe sexts when you can PDA with your PDA? Excessive spousal schmoopiness is easily the most frequently occurring fail (at least in my circle), and the primary reason Facebook should create a "dislike" button. There's even a specialty site for repeat offenders called STFU, Marrieds.
2. Mom Invasion Fail
She's reading, she's typing, she's commenting and liking :). She's poring over details, discovering secrets and crushing your game. And wherever Mom goes, Big Daddy is right behind.
3. Relationship Fail
It's not officially awkward until it's on Facebook.
4. Grammer Fail (sp?)
No spell check or auto-correct functions can stand between the fast-typing, carefree status updaters and the passive-aggressive grammar cops who love them.
5. Darwin Fail
Special thanks to the folks who enrich our lives by failing to grasp the basic concepts of food safety, unknowingly exploring the subtle joys of double irony, etc.
Send your friend's status slips to fail@facebookfails.com.
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WOW I LOVE IT WHEN PEOPLE ARE ILLITERALLY IGNORANT AND TYPE IN ALL CAPS
by:// beabear12 - Nov 12th 2009
A few days ago I saw a Facebook poll on the My Say app. The question went something like this: "Tina left the goulash on the stove overnight. Should I throw it away?"
My newest definition of Facebook: A website that keeps out of trouble people who have no life. Like me!
by:// Mary Anne Landers - Nov 12th 2009
Heh I totally know the girl in #4. It happens all the time with her lol. Hey Jess! We still love you even now that you're an internet star!
by:// Justin - Nov 13th 2009
Justin, that is awesome.
by:// Kelly Reeves - Nov 13th 2009
Oh Jess, my BFF, what are we going to do with you???
Haha, it's ok, I still love you!!
by:// Rebecca - Nov 13th 2009
Let's not forget what my friends did this week.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e57/goobs6478/kay2.jpg
by:// Grubersauce - Nov 13th 2009
Caps Lock: The Cruise Control for cool.
by:// The Dude - Nov 19th 2009
LOL! "my goatee isn't stupid".
by:// LOL - Nov 19th 2009
i think "Cryptic Fail"/"Suicide Watch Fail" should be on there instead of the Dawrwin..."Kim is super sad today" or "Christine feels so alone" or "Tina needs to keep pushing on"---all that cry-for-help garbage needs to go
by:// todd - Nov 19th 2009
@Grubersauce:
Clearly shopped. Tara's font is too clear, and completely different
Try again
by:// Soadjer - Nov 13th 2009
http://ObnoxiousFacebookHabits.com
by:// Matt - Nov 13th 2009
This is too funny! lol
RT
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by:// jason - Nov 13th 2009
http://www.lamebook.com
Best site ever!!!!
by:// Monica - Nov 13th 2009
LOL some funny stuff. This is a great site :D
http://www.cafesecretsguide.com
by:// Troy - Nov 13th 2009
love the awkward section of fb fails
http://facebookfails.com/category/awkward/
by:// Jen - Nov 19th 2009
that last one got me, i love stupid people trying to be deep.
by:// marc roth - Nov 14th 2009
OMG PPL ILLITERACY HAS GOT TO STOP PPL R GETTING SHOT BECAUSE OF IT PPL R LOOKING AT OTHER PPL AND SHOOTING THEM ALL BECAUSE OF ILLITERACY IT IS A DISEASE PPL HAVE GOT TO START KNOWING GOT ME NOW
by:// bobletto - Nov 14th 2009
Best site ever!
http://www.jjceleb.com
by:// Guy - Nov 14th 2009
I find it entertaining that you wrote this whole page on "fails" and totally failed to proofread. It's "peace of mind" not "piece of mind" dumb ass.
by:// Andrea - Nov 14th 2009
@ beabear12
TYPING IN ALL CAPS IS THE THINKING MAN'S ALTERNATIVE TO REASONED ARGUMENTS. OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT.
by:// Sweet Sister Morphine - Nov 14th 2009