50 Times Kids Had Brainfart Moments That Were Too Funny Not To Share

The person, nicknamed SolidUltra, who started this discussion in the first place shares with Bored Panda that their question was inspired by a little stranger who unexpectedly told them that his father eats his mom every night. “The kid's innocent tone and the funny reaction from his mom were so funny that I almost died from laughing,” they said.

We were further curious to know if they have a memory of their own where they have said something surprisingly amusing as a kid and it has become a recurring joke in their family. 

They said, “I had my moment as well when I was a child. When I was about 6 years old, I visited my aunt and said, "What is wrong with your butt?" because I wasn't used to seeing such a form of the body, I was worried about her, and I didn't mean to offend her. 

Even though I am now 24 years old, she is still mad at me, and I am her worst relative, even though I am so kind. I have apologized for sure, but I guess I've hit her weakness. It is so silly, but my mother keeps laughing at that moment every time someone recalls it.”

They believe that adults find kids saying random things funny because they are still innocent. “They are unaware of the sensitivity of what they say. Their innocence makes the moment more precious and unforgettable for me.”

To learn more about why children often blurt such comedic sentences, we reached out to clinical psychologists Dr. Annie McNeill and Dr. Sophie Pierce from Feeling Stable and child psychologist Stephanie Nova Fields, Ph.D.

Fields explains, “Kids between 3 and 6 often say funny things, mostly unintentionally. At these ages, they are learning about the world and about language at a rapid pace. Their minds work hard to make sense of the world and to put things together. Their funny comments come about when they don’t get it quite right.”

She also adds, “They are at a concrete stage of thinking in which they understand things at face value and don’t get some of the underlying subtleties. This can also make for some funny comments and behaviors.”

Dr. McNeill and Dr. Pierce additionally mention that this is often a result of a lack of filter. “If they have a thought, you can bet they’re going to say it out loud. Part of what makes statements so funny and unexpected from children, unlike adults, is that they haven’t yet developed impulse control or the skills to filter their thoughts! Also, more than anything else, children want to make their adults happy, and they sometimes do this through funny behaviors or sayings so they can feel delighted.”

However, they aren’t usually aware that they’re being funny until someone laughs at them. Dr. McNeill and Dr. Pierce explain, “Children are always looking to others to make sense of who they are and the world around them. They pay attention to reactions and can feel the types of responses they are eliciting from others. 

So, while they may not always know that their responses are funny per se, they can certainly feel and enjoy the reactions they are getting! Children who enjoy this type of attention will continue to engage in behaviors that get the same reaction or laugh from those around them.”

Even if they aren’t aware of it, saying something out-of-pocket helps children move forward with their development. “A crucial part of building a child’s self-esteem and sense of self is having others, especially adults, find joy in them. When children get positive attention from adults, such as laughter, it communicates to the child that they have a positive impact and that others enjoy who they are. 

Additionally, allowing a child to say something out-of-pocket and funny helps support them in finding their voice, learning how to express themselves, and connecting to others,” Dr. McNeill and Dr. Pierce tell us. 

Fields concludes by saying, “These comments give us a glimpse of how children work to understand their world. I find it to be both charming and interesting. It is one of the things that makes this age so much fun for adults.”