

Youโve probably met someone like this in your lifetime, you know, a person whoโs so starved for attention that theyโll go to the extremes to get it. And now with social media, that means millions of people can see their posts. As youโre about to discover, these 50 people went a little bit too far in trying to garner attention. Letโs just say their attempts werenโt successful or appreciated.
1. Sheโs so phony
This young gal wanted to impress people on social media with her hiking skills. And look, sheโs not even breaking a sweat. No wonder, she had the photo taken in her backyard and then swapped out the background.


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2. Downright barbaric
Dolphins are supposed to be in the ocean, not passed around like a football on land so people can take selfies. Especially when itโs just a baby. Sadly, this dolphin died.


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Reddit/RyanOhNoPleaseStop
3. Just gross
As an older gentleman looks at beverages in a convenience store, a younger guy reaches in and grabs a bottle. He then takes a drink before putting it back in the cooler. Hey dude, no oneโs amused, and we mean no one.


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Reddit/jaycesuo
4. Poor parenting
Itโs good for parents to have fun with their kids. But not at the expense of a child, especially one thatโs only two. Thinking she was being funny, this mom repeatedly sprayed her young daughter in the face.


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Reddit/whitecollarpizzaman
5. Trip to the ER
This goes beyond seeking attention. Itโs stupid. Come one, anyone who swallows their classmateโs air pod, which ends up with a trip to the emergency room, has a few screws loose. His parents must be so proud.


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Reddit/Whataboutthepickles
6. What was she thinking?
This poor taxi cab driver is forcing a smile on the outside but cringing on the inside. He picked up several women who wouldnโt stop harassing him. They thought it would be hilarious to post their perversion onlineโฆNOT.


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7. ER trip number two
At some point in life, people have to grow up and make wise decisions. This individual hasnโt quite reached that point. After pouring the contents of a snow globe into a glass and drinking it, you guessed it, he had to go to the hospital.


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Twitter@WendySnowRadish
8. Wrong time, wrong place
This kid was posting a video on Musical.ly while only feet away, his grandfather was dying in a hospital bed. Hey, how about paying attention to your grandpa instead. Sadly, he passed away.


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Reddit/MuriloMafiaBoss
9. Unconscionable
Our waterways are already polluted enough. Plastic material is killing marine life at an alarming rate. Yet, this idiot purposely dumped plastic straws into the ocean.


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Reddit/iamatotalpieceofshit
10. Are you kidding?
Far too many people have zero respect for the environment. Hereโs one of them. And to make this even worse, heโs spray painting boulders in the Yosemite National Park.


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Reddit/BulliesArePeople2
11. A bit too much
While this isnโt as bad as some, itโs still not good. Look, if you want to dye your hair neon green, thatโs okay. And if you want to wear a bright red outfit from head to toe, thatโs fine too. But please, donโt combine the two.


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Reddit/DismalRae
12. Manipulating the kids
Just to increase the number of views on her YouTube channel, one mother beat, starved, and pepper-sprayed all seven of her adopted kids to force them to perform. Thatโs horrible. The good newsโฆshe was arrested and the children placed in safe homes.


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13. No regard for life
No, this is not photoshopped. This model actually puts her life on the line just to get noticed on social media. Sheโs setting a horrible example for others.


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14. Itโll be fun, they said
Sure, hereโs a great way to boost your TikTok following. Go through an automatic car washโฆoutside of your vehicle. They quickly found out those rotating bristles donโt feel good on the body.


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15. The tough guy
So, he wants everyone to think heโs a really tough dude. But what happens when he meets a girl. As soon as she sees him in person with skinny arms and no tattoos, the game is up.


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Reddit/luantoledo12
16. All for a photo
Yeah, thatโs impressive. This parent hung onto their small childโs arm while heโs dangling over a huge drop off just so they could take a โcoolโ photo. This is unbelievable.


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Reddit/acrzyguy
17. Smart kids
These African children donโt even know what Instagram is. Yet somehow, they knew this woman was exploiting them. Perhaps it was her big, fake smile.


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Reddit/leodavinci11
18. Inappropriate pose
Hereโs another young gal who desperately wants attention. While thereโs nothing wrong with trying to look sexy, she chose the wrong spot. Never do this in front of a World War II memorial plaque.


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19. Complete destruction
In anticipation of improving her Instagram status, this woman walked into a conservatory and did this. To get just the right pose, she stopped all over plants. Even when asked to stop, she didnโt.


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20. A complete lack of respect
Instead of visiting a loved one who passed away in private, this gal used it as an opportunity to get attention. It took several tries, but she finally got the photo she wanted. What happened to showing respect to the deceased?


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21. Thatโs coldhearted
To a child, hearing your parents are getting a divorce is devastating. But even worse? Finding out through a post they shared on social media.


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22. Child abuse?
Just for some silly likes on TikTok, this dad did the unthinkable. He shaved his sonโs hair off. And in response, he made his boy cry. Way to go, dad.


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23. Yeah, thatโll do it
This woman wasnโt getting the attention she felt she deserved. So, she resorted to throwing a chair over her balcony several floors down to the street. Donโt worry about hitting a car or pedestrian. In her mind, thatโs not important.


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24. No longer wanted
For several years, this adoptive mother posted photos of herself along with her son. But then out of nowhere, she placed him up for adoption with another family. Thatโs probably a good thing since he doesnโt look all that happy in the photos.


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25. Sexual harassment works both ways
For some crazy reason, this woman thought it was okay to jump in the laps of strangers on a train. As you can see by this guyโs reaction, he wasnโt pleased. All for the sake of attention.


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Reddit/BlackKleenexBox
26. Alrighty then
This lady took her restaurant meal outside to photograph it. Donโt ask why because we have no clue. Personally, we think taking a photo of her food from inside the restaurant wouldโve looked better for her social media following/


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27. Indigestion in 3, 2, 1
Sheโs so cool. Eating glass, deodorant, and rocksโฆyeah, thatโll get you noticed. It might also get you admitted into a crazy house.


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Reddit/ThinkB4WeSpeak
28. Deceitful and disgusting
To make herself look good to others, this woman borrowed a drill from a worker. She then pretended to board up windows. Oh, and by the way, she drove away in a Mercedes Benz.


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29. Internet influencer
Hereโs proof you canโt believe everything you see on the internet. This lady does a photoshoot that makes it look as though sheโs rich and successful. But behind the scene, sheโs surrounded by street people who are probably laughing hysterically.


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Reddit/Maira212
30. Heโs so mean
This man pushed a photographer in the water. And he didnโt even know him. Not only could that have caused him to sustain an injury but it probably also ruined some expensive camera equipment.


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Reddit/skittle2737
31. Dangerous game
Trying to show off to the internet, this guy did the dumbest thing. He had to realize that after pouring alcohol on his hand and then putting a match to it wouldnโt end well. Then again, maybe it never dawned on him.


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Reddit/Malikson
32. One false moveโฆ
โฆand thatโs all it wouldโve taken for this young gal to lose her life. But she desperately wanted attention. So, this was her way of getting it.


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Reddit/goodbyecandy
33. Forced hugs
This girl in Korea thought it was a good idea to walk up to strangers and force a hug on them. No one took kindly to her actions. She looks like a total fool.


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Reddit/OhMySeoul
34. Poor puppy
If people want to do ridiculous things to get attentionโฆfine. But leave the innocent animals out of it. Rubbing this sweet Pitbull puppy with fruit was a really bad idea.


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Reddit/dartmaster666
35. Always check behind you first
A lot of women post photos of themselves on social media. They love the praise received for their looks. But this woman didnโt realize her husband was sitting on the toilet behind herโฆor then again, maybe she did.


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Reddit/thisisntpete
36. Accidental or intentional
Weโll probably never know. But in this guyโs video, he was showing people how to fall asleep fast. He then leaps into bed while hitting his head on the spinning fan blades.


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Reddit/GeneralTsoTso-Tso
37. Big oops
This guyโs friend thought it would be funny to snatch the keys out of the ignition and toss them out the window while filming it. The only problemโฆthere was a storm drain where they landed. Good luck getting them back.


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Reddit/Ou-Seven
38. Think first
Some people are so focused on themselves as they try to get attention, they just donโt think. Like this man. He stood on the Auschwitz train tracks while holding a Louis Vuitton bag.


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39. Testing fate
Hereโs a great way to get attention. Tell everyone on social media that youโre deathly allergic to blackberries and then proceed to pop one in your mouth. Letโs hope she had an EpiPen nearby.


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40. โWait, weโre in trouble?โ
What did these guys think was going to happen? They dumped all that cereal inside a subway thinking it was funny. Well, the cops werenโt laughing.


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41. Theyโre not free
The audacity of these women. They ordered several different cakes just to take photos to add to their Instagram. But then they didnโt want to pay because after all, they didnโt touch or eat them.


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Reddit/iamprofoundbandit
42. Fake people
Yes, the after photo is gorgeous. But weโre split on this. On one hand, sheโs creative. On the other hand, sheโs, well, fake.


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Reddit/snapsUK
43. Animal abuse
Weโre sorry but we wanted to show just how far some people will go to get attention. This German Shepherd was forced to eat chili. And the poor thing cried the entire time.


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Reddit/SaaandYYYYYY
44. Fly away
Just to get a beautiful photo, an individual released several Mylar balloons. What they failed to realize is that these balloons arenโt biodegradable. This one ended up in a field where a calf tried to eat it. Fortunately, the animalโs owner was able to save her.


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Twitter@RabFleming81
45. Stay out
Despite signs posted telling people to stay out of the field of flowers, tourists were more interested in taking selfies. Without any respect, they entered. After leaving, the field was destroyed.


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Reddit/vinnaznable
46. Charge them double
At least we hope thatโs what the restaurant did. This is so disturbing. Talk about entitlement.


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Twitter@growupdan
47. This confused everyone
Seriously, everyone who saw this video was stumped. They couldnโt figure out what message this girl was trying to get out. The only assumption, she was desperate for attention.


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YouTube Screenshot/Funny Life
48. Sweet gestureโฆ
โฆor so it seemed. This guy saw an elderly woman eating in a restaurant by herself. So, he asked if he could join her. She was happy for the company. But he shouldnโt have posted this pretending he took his grandma out to eat just to rack up likes.


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49. Destroying the environment
And just to go viral. All you can do is shake your head in utter disbelief. Some guys thought the best way to get noticed was to add soap to a canal. As you can see, they caused significant damage.


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YouTube Screenshot/Funny Life
50. Who needs permission?
Apparently, this couple thought their neighborโs Christmas decorations were a lot better than theirs. So, for their social media holiday photo, they stood in front of someone elseโs house. But they failed to ask permission first.


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