Sometimes…things are just lost in context. If you don’t have all of the knowledge or information you need, someone could say something, and you could interpret what they said in an entirely different way. Or…you could just interpret what they said in a very, very literal way. Like these people.
Here are 56 times people literally did exactly what they were asked.
I mean…is it really a mistake?
#1 “I’ll have nothing for dessert”
When the waiter asked what they would like for dessert, they responded with “Nothing.”
So, they got nothing, sort of.
#2 “Pick up some frozen fruit”
He asked his wife to pick up some frozen fruit while she was at the store. We wonder if she was able to keep a straight face when she brought this into the house instead.
#3 “Could you get some sour cream and onion chips?”
They asked their grandmother to pick up some sour cream and onion chips while she was at the store. She nearly got it right.
#4 Never show uncertainty
Zack may have said a small “uhh” before stating his name. Now, he’ll always have a reminder of that moment.
#5 When you don’t know the actual answer
Sometimes, you know you’re going to flunk the test no matter what. At that point, your best bet really might be trying to get the teacher to give you points for humor.
Yes, you should wait when the light is red. However, that might only apply to people in vehicles.
They just wanted a Mercedes in their life. Instead, they now have this guy’s selfie.
In some parts of the world, we write “haha” while in other parts of the world, it’s written “jaja.” It is written “jhjh” absolutely nowhere, we promise.
The customer asked for as much extra sauce as they were allowed to receive. This was the result.
Always having to write out how you solved a problem can get annoying. Here’s one solution.
There is such a thing as taking everything a little too literally. Here is one example.
Have you ever been to the University of Probably? Me neither.
No one will ever ask him for ID at a store again. We wonder if he kept the card and used it anyway.
#14 Following directions precisely
This is what happens when things are done in a hurry. Did no one double check before they started?
#15 “Lean against the pole for a picture”
Her mom asked her to lean against the pole for a picture. Technically, she is leaning against the pole.
We don’t think they got credit for this answer, not even a little. Let’s hope it wasn’t a part of the final exam.
#17 “I’d like a golden retriever for my birthday”
She told her boyfriend that she wanted a golden retriever. We don’t even know where he managed to find this.
We hope Dave has a sense of humor. If he doesn’t, this employee might be out of a job soon.
#19 “Take a picture of me in Spain”
She asked her brother to take a picture of her. This is what he thought qualified as a picture of her.
He asked his wife to send a sexy photo. This was her response.
#21 “You’re not using enough wet floor signs”
Their boss complained that there weren’t enough wet floor signs. They may never complain again.
We don’t think that’s quite the half she meant. Maybe it was her brother’s twisted way of claiming every single grape as his.
We think the barista might need a coffee. In fact, maybe this one should be donated to them.
#24 “I would like extra frosting on my cinnamon biscuit”
He asked for extra frosting. Now he has a new problem. The cinnamon biscuit can no longer be found.
There are still a few people out there who are uncomfortable with breastfeeding. When one of them asked this mom to cover up, this was her response.
#26 “I want a 3DS for my birthday”
He wanted a 3DS. He got a 3D S. It’s almost the same thing, right?
#27 “Give the men’s changing room a door for privacy”
They got the door they requested. We’re not so sure about the privacy.
#28 “Include the word count in your essay”
This teacher asked her students to include the word count in their essay. This is technically a word count…
#29 “Put pillowcases on the pillows”
She asked her husband to put pillowcases on the pillows. We get the feeling he was just trying to play dumb to get out of housework.
Someone with a sense of humor saw this request and had to do something about it. This was their answer.
#31 Passive aggressive sign
They did technically make a sign. Right?
#32 “I’d like a small frosty in a medium cup”
Admittedly, it is a slightly confusing order. Who orders a small frosty in a medium cup?
#33 “I would like mayo on the top and bottom”
We think they meant the top and bottom of the patty… What was the person who made this thinking?
#34 “Replace the toilet paper roll”
She asked her toddler to replace the toilet paper. This was the result. They got it mostly right.
They probably wanted a scientific name. Hey, we bet George is the name of a scientist. Close enough.
Yes, the arrow is pointing at the floor, but the basket is so close. This is going too far when it comes to obeying instructions.
#37 Egg McMuffin with sausage and cheese only”
They got precisely what they requested. The question is, did they actually want what they requested?
#38 “Peppers on the side”
When we ask for something on the side, this is not usually what we mean. However, they are on the side.
Food requires an expiration date. However, it’s generally found on the container, not on the food itself…
Sometimes, people ask for things that seem pointless, especially if they work for insurance companies. It’s usually easier to give them what they want rather than argue about it. We can almost see how this mistake was made.
They ordered an eggroll. They got an egg roll. What’s the problem?
She was having issues with getting her migraine medication out of the packaging, so she asked to have it put in a bottle instead. Now, she has twice the headache to deal with before she can get to her medication.
#43 A chocolate chip muffin
Yes, technically, it is called a chocolate chip muffin. Yes, “chocolate chip” is singular. However, most of us still expect more than one chocolate chip.
#44 “Put a big 50 on the cake”
They asked for a big “50” to be put on the cake. They got a “big 50” on their cake.
#45 “Put the toilet paper under the sink”
she asked her children to put the toilet paper away under the sink. They took the instructions a little too literally.
It turns out that husbands also get confused when it comes to putting toilet paper away. He was asked to put some in the basket.
#47 “A high fade and even out the top”
He just wanted his hair to be a little shorter. This was the result.
He got his camera wet. A friend suggested that he put it in a bag with rice. This is not what they meant.
#49 “An egg and cheese bagel”
He ordered an egg and cheese bagel. He got cream cheese and a hardboiled egg. He ate it anyway.
#50 “Write from the perspective of a historical figure”
This is technically accurate. Actually, this one might deserve bonus points for the extra effort.
They followed directions precisely. We wonder why they lost points.
#52 “A glass of ice and some guacamole”
They asked for a glass of ice and some guacamole. This is what arrived.
#53 “Extra cheese on the side”
The request was for extra cheese on the side. This wasn’t what they meant.
It was a simple request: put the paper in the tray. How do you mess that one up?
#55 “Just a small beer, please”
They asked for a small beer. They got one small enough for fairies and elves.
#56 “Cut the sandwich into three pieces”
Employees at sandwich shops are accustomed to cutting things in half. Do not ask them to cut three pieces, especially when they’re in a hurry.
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Sometimes…things are just lost in context. If you don’t have all of the knowledge or information you need, someone could say something, and you could interpret what they said in an entirely different way. Or…you could just interpret what they said in a very, very literal way. Like these people.
Here are 56 times people literally did exactly what they were asked.
I mean…is it really a mistake?
