The lack of face-to-face contact when texting can lower some folks' inhibitions (and, presumably, IQ) to such an extent that now everyone has probably had at least one encounter with someone who decided to message something that really should have been a draft.
So we’ve collected some of the weirdest, most awkward and embarrassing texts people have received and decided to share. Be warned, a very major dose of cringe incoming. If you think you are up to it, get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own examples in the comments below.
#42 I Got An Adult Worker's Old Phone Number
It's been 3 months now, and I have received well over 500+ text messages and 200+ phone calls from men asking for an adult worker on many, many websites. These screenshots are from the past month, and after me actively deleting twice as many, the same month... The majority of them are returning customers.
Anyways, I'm about to change my phone number, but I thought this was annoying yet hilarious.
P.S. Sometimes I would text them back with very awkward gifs, and it usually stops the madness.
Anyways, I'm about to change my phone number, but I thought this was annoying yet hilarious.
P.S. Sometimes I would text them back with very awkward gifs, and it usually stops the madness.
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16points
#43 My Husband Received This Message Today. We Don’t Know A “Felix”. That’s A Nasty Break, Though
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16points
#44 Guys, I Accidentally Sent Bra Links In My Work Group Chat
I work at the front desk of an apt. building and like that group chat is 11 other front desk folk, mostly college kids, men and women my age, and a few older women. My one boss is like very scary and professional, and she's like early 40s, nice enough, and I don't think anyone would care, BUT I'M SO EMBARASSED.
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15points
#45 HR Accidentally Sent Everyone A “Termination Notice”- Including The CEO
So our HR team was testing a new offboarding automation tool that sends templated “exit” emails. Someone forgot to switch from test mode to live mode.
This morning, 300 employees (including leadership) got an email that started with:
“Your last working day is effective immediately.”
Slack went crazy. One manager replied, “Should I start packing?” IT had to post an all-caps message saying: “NO ONE IS FIRED. PLEASE DO NOT TURN IN YOUR BADGES.”
I don’t think anyone’s getting actual work done today.
This morning, 300 employees (including leadership) got an email that started with:
“Your last working day is effective immediately.”
Slack went crazy. One manager replied, “Should I start packing?” IT had to post an all-caps message saying: “NO ONE IS FIRED. PLEASE DO NOT TURN IN YOUR BADGES.”
I don’t think anyone’s getting actual work done today.
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15points
#47 Just Got This Text From The Girl I’ve Been Talking To For The Past Month
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14points
#50 My Mom Likes To “Accidentally” Text Me And Pretend It Was Meant For Someone Else
I moved out with my boyfriend 6 months ago, and apparently, she thinks it’s a phase.
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14points
#52 Sent Out A Drunk Text To My Project Peer Last Night, And Just Found Out WhatsApp Won't Let You Delete Messages Older Than An Hour
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13points
#54 I Thought My Friend Was Reaching Out And Was Interested In Talking To Me
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13points
#55 New Guy At The Company Accidentally Sent These Texts To His Manager
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12points
#57 My Boyfriend Broke Up With Me, Out Of The Blue, By Having A Friend Use His Phone To Text Me
I was stuck in an airport alone for 8 hours after being out of the country for a week. He then blocked me before I could even answer.
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12points
#58 Some Texts From A Psycho Ex-Boyfriend From A Little Over A Year Ago. He Was Never On Meds. He Actually Refused Them/Therapy
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11points
#59 A PetSmart Cashier Used My Rewards Account To Text Me This. We Had A 5-Second Interaction
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11points
