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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!

#61 Of Course Someone Vandalized The Oscar Page

Of Course Someone Vandalized The Oscar Page
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#62 Was Studying For School When I Found This

Was Studying For School When I Found This
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#63 I Mean Yes... But Like

I Mean Yes... But Like
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#64 Boring Town

Boring Town
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#65 According To Italian Wikipedia, Ramsey Played A Lot Of Years In A Strange Team

According To Italian Wikipedia, Ramsey Played A Lot Of Years In A Strange Team
14points

#66 Found This When I Searched 2004 United States Presidential Election

Found This When I Searched 2004 United States Presidential Election
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#67 Spookley The Square Pumpkin, The Best Kids Movie Of 1743

Spookley The Square Pumpkin, The Best Kids Movie Of 1743
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#68 Wikipedia Edits

Wikipedia Edits
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#69 Thank You Friend For Sending Me This Piece Of Gold! I Won't Out You, But If You Want Credit, Please Tag Yourself

Thank You Friend For Sending Me This Piece Of Gold! I Won't Out You, But If You Want Credit, Please Tag Yourself
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#70 That's An Interesting Aircraft

That's An Interesting Aircraft
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#71 Found This On The Wiki Page Of Wikipedia

Found This On The Wiki Page Of Wikipedia
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#72 F1 Driver Fernando Alonso Takes Over As Spanish Minister Of Defense

F1 Driver Fernando Alonso Takes Over As Spanish Minister Of Defense
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#73 At First Glance It Appears To Be Nonsense, But Looking Closer, Reveals A Coded Lyric From Fall Out Boy's Song "Favorite Record."

At First Glance It Appears To Be Nonsense, But Looking Closer, Reveals A Coded Lyric From Fall Out Boy's Song "Favorite Record."
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#74 The Lion

The Lion
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#75 Someone's Excited For Messi

Someone's Excited For Messi
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#76 On The Page For Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

On The Page For Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
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#77 Based Cranston

Based Cranston
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#78 Looks Like I Am Not The Only One Disappointed That Loreen Isn't Through To The Grand Final Of Melodi Festivalen 2017

Looks Like I Am Not The Only One Disappointed That Loreen Isn't Through To The Grand Final Of Melodi Festivalen 2017
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#79 The "What Now?" State, Arizona And Alaska Were Once Altered To Be Entirely All About Memes.

The "What Now?" State, Arizona And Alaska Were Once Altered To Be Entirely All About Memes.
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#80 Someone’s Promoting Their Own Youtube Channel On ‘Lists Of Animated Television Series’

Someone’s Promoting Their Own Youtube Channel On ‘Lists Of Animated Television Series’
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