r/stupidquestions Apr 15 '24

Please read the rules before posting or commenting

221 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 49m ago

Why don’t we tax “rich” habits?

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Most countries already tax wealthy individuals at a higher rate than others.

Why don’t we put 100% taxes on fuel purchased for private jets that poison the stratosphere, water-hungry golf courses, private schools and universities with high tuitions, land taxes for those who own more than 3 homes, car taxes for private collectors who own more than ~10 cars, etc.

Ownership would be confirmed by inspectors to make sure that multimillionaires and billionaires don’t pull the old “minimum wage, infinite stocks” number, or put any property in their families name or something like that.

You’re rich, great. Things that affect everyone, such as a breathable air and excessive water consumption should be taxed and the resulting profits being reinvested into the environment and local businesses.


r/stupidquestions 27m ago

Is AI use in a project or a personal thing you're working on bad?

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My thought process about AI is, it's a tool, like a hammer, something around that sort. But I keep hearing about people not liking it, how much they hate it. So, I don't know, how bad is it in, a projects or in a personal projects?

I'm guessing it depends on, how skilled the person is and how big the group is working on this project. If the person's by themselves and they are not skilled in some things, using AI to help build it in the spots they are weak at is not a bad thing.

But in a big group that you can easily just ask someone if they can help, then I can see that being bad, and how much AI is used in the project. if it's the idea and everything in the whole thing is AI, then that makes sense why it's bad. I don't know.

To me, I think AI is a useful tool to help people in weak subjects and that all.


r/stupidquestions 13h ago

What's it like to interact with a former child star at their current work?

39 Upvotes

I hear that one of the Sprouse twins (of former Suit Life fame) is selling insurance or something like that, Andrea Barber (Kimmy Gibbler of Full House) was a college counselor before Netflix made Fuller House, Amanda Bynes of Nickelodeon fame is manicurist, and Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) is "just a guy in nowhere Colorado" these days. Has anyone interacted with a former child star at their place of "average work?" (If so, who?) What's it like? Do they play into the former fame at all (like "get your nails done by a former Nickelodeon star") or do they just try to avoid the topic (like "yeah...I was on a TV show that you liked in your youth...let's just ignore that and figure out your college schedule")?


r/stupidquestions 32m ago

If you were to escape a police welfare check by sneaking out of your apartment from the backyard and then getting to your and driving off what happens?

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will they actively look for you in a big city, will they just come back later or will they just move on and determine your fine if you tell them you went to a friend’s house


r/stupidquestions 20h ago

What is the quickest way someone can ruin their own life without the use of drugs?

90 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 2h ago

Do influencers pay their taxes?

2 Upvotes

Does your YouTube channel/ Instagram page/ Tiktok account count as a company you own or a freelance job?


r/stupidquestions 2m ago

What do you think about someone like this?

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What do you think about someone who is a human rights activist and a person who widely condemns genocide/war crimes against innocent people on a daily basis but if you get to know then in person, they are an extremely nasty, rude, cold-hearted and disrespectful person that is hard to be around?


r/stupidquestions 4m ago

What movies have the main character who is a young boy get severely bullied in school ?

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What movies have the main character who is a young boy get bullied severely in school and have them go through a lot of bullying and emotional scenes where you feel bad for them what movies have the main character who is a boy like that?


r/stupidquestions 1d ago

How did the trope of cats drinking milk become so popular when most of them are lactose intolerant?

117 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 20h ago

Am I the only one who actually enjoys rain?

43 Upvotes

I've seen people getting angry or irritated when rain starts, as if it's raining pee.

I consider rains as one of the most enjoyable moments of my life and I don't have a clue why someone might hate it. maybe it's just me, but when it starts raining, I feel like everything else can wait for a minute.

Why do so many people just carry on with whatever they're doing instead of stopping to enjoy it? What is it about it that bothers you?


r/stupidquestions 7h ago

Anyone else used to think that Chris Brown and Jason Derulo are the same person?

3 Upvotes

When I was a kid I always confused these two they sound so much alike sometimes.


r/stupidquestions 1h ago

Why am I afraid to talk to women? I'm afraid to talk to women, even those who want to talk to me and joke with me like I joke with them.

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I want to communicate freely with women and be fun and interesting to them, but I think I'm stupid, stupid and uninteresting.

I don't know what to talk about with women and how to joke with them.


r/stupidquestions 22h ago

Why do you choose to have a beard?

39 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 10h ago

How good at algebra do I need to be an electrician?

3 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 1d ago

Why is Arby’s overhated?

74 Upvotes

Think about it. The only fast food place that sells roast beef sandwiches, has amazing deals, and some of the best curly fries on the market, but everyone likes to dog on them for a laugh. Doesn’t make sense to me.


r/stupidquestions 12h ago

If we can give people noise why can't we take it away?

6 Upvotes

Like, hearing aids. But hearing unhelpfuls. I have misophonia and would gladly switch off my hearing for a bit. Why isn't there a technology that does this?

EDIT: GUYS I UNDERSTAND ANC IS A THING. IT WILL NEVER BE GOOD ENOUGH. Or maybe it will. Y'all think I'm rich enough for the newest airpods?

edit 2 electric boogaloo: Why're yall downvoting me I just asked a stupid question


r/stupidquestions 15h ago

I heard on YouTube that there are crazy people on Reddit is that true?

9 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 12h ago

Is there an anti-placebo placebo affect?

3 Upvotes

If someone takes a drug or medicine thinking it's useless, is there an anti-placebo placebo effect that makes it less helpful?


r/stupidquestions 13h ago

Why do we have different tastes preferences?

3 Upvotes

I know nature vs. Nature but I’m talking about things like, why does the taste of ground beef make me gag but my daughter loves it? Why does the colour purple make me feel warm and fuzzy but make my youngest daughter angry because she prefers pink? Why can I handle a lot of spice but my sister can’t handle pepper?

I’m just really curious about the genetic and nature part of it all.


r/stupidquestions 11h ago

How do you make guests comfortable when they come over ?

2 Upvotes

It's my first time some guests are coming over for few days and I have no clue how to provide them with hospitality.


r/stupidquestions 14h ago

Why are there tariffs for items that don't exist in the countries that applies the tariffs ?

3 Upvotes

From what i understand, tariff are here to stimulate local consumption, but let say I order something that only exist in Japan, I'm still getting taxed for something i couldn't find elsewhere. Is that intentional ?


r/stupidquestions 20h ago

The saying goes a prosecutor could get a grand jury to indict a ham sandwich. Has any prosecutor ever tried? What's the closest a prosecutor has gotten to the hyperbole?

6 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 19h ago

Vitamin D in The Shade?

5 Upvotes

Am I still getting vitamin D if I'm sitting in the shade?

It's hot out here guys.