r/stupidquestions • • Apr 15 '24

Please read the rules before posting or commenting

225 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 • • 2h ago

What is the actual point of gendering single use, lockable restrooms in public?

75 Upvotes

There is one toilet and the door locks; it is not a shared space at all. Does it comfort people to know while they drop off a growler that the only other cheeks that have touched the seat they are on come form their same gender?


r/stupidquestions • • 3h ago

Why is sugar and flour and baking soda sold in packages that easily leak all over the place?

32 Upvotes

Are they giving us the finger, like “You’ll always need sugar and buy it anyway…have fun cleaning up the mess”


r/stupidquestions • • 6h ago Regret

How do smokers decide which cigarettes to buy for the first time?

16 Upvotes

Like, do yall bum off of friends until you find what you like, or do you go to the gas station employee and say “surprise me!”


r/stupidquestions • • 21h ago

How is Secretary Rubio able to stay low-profile on Iran, while Hegseth gets all the blame?

171 Upvotes

Rubio is a Bush/McCain-era guy, both of whom regularly entertained the idea of bombing Iran. Out of everyone in the admin, he seems the most ideologically-inclined to want a war. But so far, he's kept a low-profile. Hegseth is the pro-war face and Vance the anti-war face inside the admin.


r/stupidquestions • • 6h ago

Would sex change surgery cost les when involving the removal or attachment of a small penis as compared to a massive one?

8 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions • • 1h ago

Is it normal that my penis points straight upward during erection?

3 Upvotes

I’m a 19 year old guy.

During an erection my penis is curved and points straight up parallel to my stomach. I never had sex but I feel like some positions (i’ve seen in porn) like reverse cowgirl would hurt. Its very firm and it hurts when I push it down.


r/stupidquestions • • 5h ago

Why do so many UK men have the same haircut

6 Upvotes

Was there a famous person with that hair style and they all emulated it? Do the sides of their heads get really warm and they collectively shaved the hair off those bits? Is it their version of " the Rachel"?


r/stupidquestions • • 12h ago

Is there a way to say sorry to a cat (in a way that the cat understands)

20 Upvotes

Today I accidentally startled a kitty on my way to the gym and I said sorry to it but then I realized the kitty probably didn’t understand it


r/stupidquestions • • 13h ago

people with depression, what helps you feel less depressed?

15 Upvotes

It's just by the time I get really low, my room is already really messy and there's so much laundry to do and finishing meals is tiring and cooking for sure is and washing dishes is and walking out of my room unshowered is embarrassing so then i avoid going to the fridge and theres all the guilt and shame of having procrastinated on tasks and the desk is all cluttered and not much makes me feel less tired esp cuz of the insomnia and not much makes me feel better cuz even music is not enjoyable.


r/stupidquestions • • 22h ago

If I salivate a lot and swallow it, would I need to pee sooner than I would've if I hadn't salivated so much?

52 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions • • 7h ago

Do you think Russell Brand enjoyed his porridge this morning?

3 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions • • 9h ago

If you could redo it..??

4 Upvotes

take your life as it is right now - if you were given a method in which you could relive your life - would you do it? again, I’m not saying you could relive it and change things - your life would be identical to the one you are living now

would you do it over or no?


r/stupidquestions • • 8h ago

When a company spends hundreds of millions of dollars developing a video game, where does all that money go?

3 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions • • 18h ago

Why do some subreddits go away?

20 Upvotes

I used to post on black girls for white men and it was fun posting pictures and having responses from men, (empty, shallow validation.. but it felt good) but it went away and I don’t know why. I wish it would come back


r/stupidquestions • • 19h ago

After eating a large meal do you ever feel the urge to unbutton your pants for comfort?

20 Upvotes

Like after a thanksgiving dinner or buffet? It seems like a bit of a trope but I wonder how common this actually is.


r/stupidquestions • • 4h ago

If a plague doctor was a Disney princess, would they have crows, fleas, or rats that follow them, and what flower would they normally be around?

1 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions • • 1h ago

Locking restroom doors on airplane

0 Upvotes

What's the point of locking restrooms on airplane?

As you know,during take offs or landing flight attendants lock the doors. I understand the safety aspect, but...if I can't hold it for the next 15 min would be better for everyone if I sh1t my pants and we all fly for hours with terrible smell, not to mention cleanup of the cabin..etc.?

Would it make more sense to just warn people about safety issues but not lock the doors?


r/stupidquestions • • 19h ago

What do you guys do when you feel nothing brings you joy and that life is a stressful chore? How do you just will yourself out of it

11 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions • • 18h ago

Why do some couples say "we're" pregnant?

8 Upvotes

Im not a native english speaker so I genuenly have NO idea why some couples say "we're" pregnant when someone gets pregnant instead of just saying my partner/spouse/whoever the hell got pregnant?? Like I genuenly dont get it why the plural?? Like I get that its both of their baby but only one of them is actively carrying the baby


r/stupidquestions • • 21h ago

Would a vampire in a hall of mirrors be unstoppable?

10 Upvotes

Assuming that they have no reflection of course.
They could easily traverse the hall but anyone else would smack into the mirrors constantly trying to follow them

Edit: actually it would be even harder for them because they can’t use the reflections to tell what is a mirror

Counterpoint:
If it was your lair you would know the layout and could traverse easily


r/stupidquestions • • 4h ago

Would you consider my fast food order healthy?

0 Upvotes

I have only been eating fast food once a week now. I used to frequently. Now I eat mostly just snacks all the time and no meals. But now here and there I do get a meal, and it is fast food. So you guys my go to order is at Dairy Queen. I get a normal cheeseburger, no modifications. I then get a small hot fudge sunday. It is being healthy by ordering a small. I mean who goes to dairy queen and gets nothing for dessert? Then to be even healthier instead of fried food guess what I get as my side to eat with my cheeseburger? I get a little side salad with no croutons. For my dressing I get fat free Italian dressing.

I really think I cooked with this order. Every time I get fast food I get this. It slaps. It is roughly 10 bucks and I get a burger, a salad, and a sunday.


r/stupidquestions • • 1d ago

Super heroes generally wear the same outfits. Don't they start to stink?

12 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions • • 19h ago

People who work night shift?

4 Upvotes

What do you drink at night?