Have you ever received advice that makes no sense, is outright silly, or even put you at danger of getting embarrassed? Let’s face it, we all give and receive advice but sometimes the advice we receive from others ends up in epic fails you don’t even want keep in your memory.
The famous host of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon, was not afraid to ask his Twitter followers to share the funniest and most bizarre advice they received. He started by sharing a funny piece of advice he received: “I used horse shampoo because I was told it would make my hair shinier but it turns out it’s just for horses. #Badvice.”
As it turned out, Jimmy’s followers had even wilder stories about the worst advice they ever received and we picked 65 of the best #Badwice tweets posted.
1. Here’s how you (don’t) eat your sushi
His friend either pulled a prank on him, or he just has zero knowledge about sushi. Whatever the case, we can bet Lucas won’t repeat that mistake again.
2. The escalator controversy
Now this is just cruel. They could’ve walked up the stairs a couple of times during those 10 minutes he spent yelling at the escalator. That’s 1:0 for dad.
3. Ups… wrong street
Helping strangers out with directions is very noble and everyone should do it. If you do it, be sure you’re telling the how to get to the right place.
4. Going for broke
She’ll certainly solve her school bullying problem, though we’re not sure whether the same tactic will work in federal prison. It’s worth a try, nevertheless.
5. Close your eyes, honey
The less you see, the better. We’re not sure if this is such a bad advice. If anything, it’s useful for overcoming social awkwardness.
6. That’s not how you eat a banana
By the time her brother was big enough to learn he had been deceived, it was probably too late. Something’s telling us he will get back at his big sister, one day.
7. I can see a tunnel… and a light
You should listen to this advice if you ever feel like you want to have a near death experience while swimming. What is dead may never die.
8. It’s disposable
What do we do with a disposable camera after we’ve used it? We dispose of it immediately after, stupid! The downside is, you never get to see the pictures you’ve taken.
9. The whole world is spinning
Do you remember the saying: “when you have a hammer everything looks like a nail?” So when you get dizzy from spinning around, you simply go on spinning until it gets better. Or until you end up in a hospital.
10. Bacon with pimple-healing properties
People who have problems with pimples are often desperate enough to try just anything to get rid of them. We never heard of this remedy, though.
11. Birthday surprise
In his dad’s defense, unwrapping gifts in front of others, the giver including, may not always be the best course of action. He couldn’t know the gift was the box itself.
12. You have such beautiful hare!
Why waste money on expensive hair loss treatment? You can get a tattoo that looks like hare and no one would even notice the difference!
13. Vodka cures all ills
This doesn’t qualify as bad advice. Vodka serves as a universal remedy in Russia and across Eastern Europe. She’s just not developed the natural immunity to it.
14. Privacy policy
This kind of advice could get you in serious trouble with traffic police. Sometimes too much privacy is harmful.
15. Fart prevention policy
There are lot better ways to cover the sound of a fart and much less complicated than beat-boxing. Just holding it in would do.
16. Hi Ma’am, I’ve just dropped by to say hello
What works in movies doesn’t work in real life. Hugo’s friend should’ve known better.
17. Trial and error
Let’s look on the bright side, she’ll probably develop immunity to bee sting venom and will never have to worry about getting stung by bees again. Dad could’ve thought of a less painful advice to achieve that, though.
18. Math problem
Try telling your math teacher that math isn’t real when you’re faced a seemingly unsolvable problem. Seeing their face would be priceless.
19. Sleep tight and don’t worry
On the surface it might seem like a sound advice. Until you realized you slept through your workday and your boss left 30 messages on your cell phone.
20. Optional speed limit
Something’s just telling us his brother won’t be too keen to face law enforcement. Too bad summons aren’t just a suggestion as well.
21. Reverse psychology
It would be a wonderful world if we could eat as much as we want and still lose weight, or not gain any, at least. Sadly, it doesn’t work like that, except for Michelle’s friend.
22. The Great Wall of China
Walls never stopped anyone from getting where they wanted to go. Whoever gave her this advice needs to hang out with a history book.
23. There’s something yellow in your ear
Now that’s just gross. It’d probably take forever to get rid of the pee.
24. Pretty hurts
If only it were that easy, we’d all sleep with our faces on a dollar pillow and be millionaires. Still worth a go.
25. The last straw
If there’s a bright side, she might’ve lost some weight during her enforced fast. There’s always a positive to every negative.
26. When survival is at stake…
From now on, Chris will know what kind of plants to avoid while camping out in the wild. Perhaps the scout leader just wanted to teach them a lesson.
27. Wasabi
The word Wasabi sounds more like a name of an African warrior rather than food. It’s easy to fool those who never tasted it. We guess he learnt his lesson.
28. Smelling like a rose
Perhaps her mom wanted her to cover everything, just in case. That’s one piece of advice girls everywhere should now know not to listen to.
29. Blinker fluid
We all know that high school can be a rough time but this is unspeakable cruelty. We can’t even.
30. Close enough
Life would’ve been hard for Yewon if he had actually listened to his mom. If you already have a name, why change it?
31. Sticky and crunchy
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, isn’t that what they say? Well, we’re pretty sure that doesn’t apply to using hairspray on top of your make-up.
32. Best advice ever
When you can’t find a headphone jack on your iPhone, just drill a hole in it and it’ll work nicely. You’d keep the iPhone as a souvenir and get to buy another one that will actually work.
33. To use at your disposal
If you still want to listen to this advice just to see what happens, remember to ask if there’s a good babysitter in the neighborhood. Chances are, you’re going to need one.
34. A dangerous climb
The best thing about this advice is that you can never follow it. Unless you’re a wizard, of course.
35. No pony braid for Jimmy
We feel for you, Jimmy. Everyone would want to have a beautiful and lush mane.
36. How to dodge rain drops
Ain’t it sweet how kids are ready to believe almost everything their parents tell them? No matter it almost defies the laws of physics, kids will always stay kids.
37. System reboot
A reboot usually works to fix PC issues but humans are a bit more complex… for now. At least we know Matt won’t make a career as a doctor.
38. Nurse’s ingenious solution for nose bleeding
We can’t help but wonder what happened next. It could’ve have been a nice scene.
39. Bouncing heads
Andrea can count herself lucky if she avoided a head trauma. Child’s play is not always as harmless as it may seem.
40. No smoking in the car
If your friends turn pale when you want to give them a lift home, you might have the same problem as Kelly. The smell of vinegar and cigarette smoke is not among anyone’s favorite.
41. Dad’s advice
He could just give himself a wedgie, while we’re at it. Guys will be guys.
42. An unwanted lip augmentation
Whistling is a very underappreciated form of art, and it’s healthy as well. Gerald at least knows how do people who’ve just had a lip surgery feel like.
43. Popcorn, anyone?
We hope this doesn’t ruin popcorn for you. Just try not to think about this advice next time you’re eating popcorn.
44. Keep swimming, it’ll be alright
Who knows what her coach was thinking. Nothing, most likely.
45. Honesty is (not) the best policy
You’ve really grown up only when you realize how does the world function. Being able to always speak up your mind is an admirable quality but often the one that gets you in trouble.
46. Daddy’s advice to his little girl
Parents can be really mean sometimes. Alternatively, dad might have wanted to toughen up his little girl. We’re not sure if that was the right approach.
47. Fridge dwarf
We thought this was true! Opening the fridge will never feel the same again.
48. What’s that smell, sir?
Now here’s a good piece of advice… if you ever come up with an idea to spend a night or two in detention. Or doing community service, for that matter.
49. Brilliant advice
It takes a genius to think of an advice such as this. Even the police would probably find it hard to believe anyone could be dumb enough to try it. Well, you never know.
50. Big bowl of fire
No one can say the advice itself was bad, though it certainly needed to be a bit more specific. If it was an accident would’ve been avoided.
51. Cooking advice
If she ever wondered why no one wanted to stay for dinner, here’s an explanation. Pancakes, anyone?
52. Little hairdresser
It’s a perfectly good advice for someone who plans to become a hairdresser. One has to start somewhere, skill comes with practice.
53. Grandma from hell
Guys who’re seeing this will probably think twice before dating Kasia. Well, only in case they have a big safe at the bank.
54. Immunity
We still can’t be sure whether the advice was working or not. You have to be extremely persistent to build immunity to poison ivy. There’s always a risk of dying before you actually become immune, though.
55. When you mean business
This has to make you think whether you’ve made the right college choice. The only possible answer is: listen to yourself, not others.
56. The day you wash your hair with detergent
Fariha’s neighbor might not have been aware of the fact there are special shampoos for lice. That’s the only excuse we can think of for giving such awful advice.
57. That’s not how you use a baby’s diaper!
Seriously, how does someone even think of a ‘remedy’ as stupid as that? We feel to upset to even comment on it.
58. Self-deception
No, Nate, that was a bad decision. That’s all we have to say on the matter.
59. Worst test-taking tip ever
Not a way to make a good impression on your professors as a freshman, for sure. And first impressions are always the most important.
60. Fried phone
The wisdom behind this advice escapes us entirely, if there’s one at all, which we doubt. Or we’re just not clever enough to get it.
61. Turn right… then turn right again… then repeat it… forever
And we thought dads had better advice to give to their sons. We were wrong.
62. Not so bad, or is it?
They’re both right, actually. It’s all about moderation.
63. Tanned
Spray tan is always a big no. Ross can attest to it but it was too late for him, and for her.
64. Rogue stop signs
Here’s an argument in favor of introducing traffic education as a subject in our schools. People should get informed before they sit behind the wheel.
65. Welcome to the future!
It may seem silly at first but his dad may be onto something. All great ideas are controversial in the beginning.
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