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106 Funny Wikipedia Edits Internet Vandals Snuck Into Wiki Articles
FunnyJAN 3, 2023

106 Funny Wikipedia Edits Internet Vandals Snuck Into Wiki Articles

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Teachers have a solid reason for asking pupils to avoid utilizing the information read on Wikipedia. In fact, many colleges and universities prohibit students from using Wikipedia as their source for research. While it's a good reference point for finding other trusted sources, it's not a reliable source in itself. The main problem with Wikipedia's credibility is that anyone can edit it. And while some Wikipedia edits definitely add value to the article, the internet trolls doing it don't. Hence, it's no surprise to occasionally find a few Easter eggs in there.
Since anyone is allowed to edit, vandalizing Wikipedia articles is tricky to prevent. Thus, website administrators have protected some pages that they believe are regularly targeted to "Wikipedia vandalism." However, as commonly said, once something is up on the internet, it's held in cyberspace forever. Thus, thanks to the invention of screenshots and Wikipedia's extensive collection of version history, the many funny Wikipedia edits are saved and documented, and trolling Wikipedia moments never go unnoticed or forgotten.
Below, we've compiled some of the funniest Wikipedia edits, which may not be science-based or factual but are hella funny (although, we must admit, sometimes inappropriate). With internet trolling at its finest, humans' imagination knows no limits. Found a Wikipedia edit amusing? Give it an upvote! Also, let us know whether you have tried editing Wikipedia articles yourself!

#21 Hypothetically Speaking

Hypothetically Speaking
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#22 "Raised By The French"

"Raised By The French"
34points

#23 Probably Like This For A While Now

Probably Like This For A While Now
31points

#24 Such A Tragic Day

Such A Tragic Day
31points

#25 In Stiles

In Stiles
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30points

#26 On A List Of Danish Monarchs

On A List Of Danish Monarchs
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30points

#27 I Feel This Is A Better Outcome Than What Actually Happened

I Feel This Is A Better Outcome Than What Actually Happened
27points

#28 What In The World

What In The World
27points

#29 A Young Man

A Young Man
27points

#30 Marking Japan's Greatest Achievement

Marking Japan's Greatest Achievement
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25points

#31 Greek Coffee

Greek Coffee
25points

#32 Woody Woodpecker

Woody Woodpecker
25points

#33 The Most Notable Beggar In History

The Most Notable Beggar In History
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24points

#34 Just A Boston Guy

Just A Boston Guy
24points

#35 Does This Count?

Does This Count?
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23points

#36 Homo Nintendonus

Homo Nintendonus
23points

#37 Not The Beatles…

Not The Beatles…
22points

#38 Shrek Is God

Shrek Is God
22points

#39 A 12 Y/O Kid Made Himself Australia’s 30th Prime Minister Before It Was Found And Removed

A 12 Y/O Kid Made Himself Australia’s 30th Prime Minister Before It Was Found And Removed
22points

#40 When Someone Was Brutally Honest About What California Had To Go Through With Wildfires

When Someone Was Brutally Honest About What California Had To Go Through With Wildfires
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21points
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