Sometimes, calling someone out online doesn’t go as planned—especially when you don’t realize who you’re talking to. These hilarious and cringe-worthy moments prove that knowing your audience is key.
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Social media is a breeding ground for arguments. It happens naturally when people with different opinions interact, and sometimes those exchanges can get heated.
But every now and then, a debate takes an awkward turn when one person fails to recognize exactly who they’re talking to—leading to some truly embarrassing moments.
From Lin-Manuel Miranda and famous video game streamers to law enforcement officers and medical professionals, here are some of the funniest and cringiest times people unknowingly picked a fight with someone who knew a whole lot more than they did.
1. Didn't Know He Made The iOS Library
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2. Didn't Know She Was The Speaker
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3. Didn't Know He Hit All Of The 'Requirements'
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4. Didn't Know He Was A Marine
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5. Didn't Know She Was A Cardiologist
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6. Didn't Know What Video She Was Referencing
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7. Didn't Know She's A Full-Time Video Game Streamer
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8. Didn't Know She's A Doctor
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9. Didn't Know Who Lin-Manuel Miranda Is
Photo: @Lin_ManuelTwitter
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10. Didn't Know She's An Olympic-Level Swimmer
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11. Didn't Know She Was A Nurse
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12. Didn't Know She's The Artist
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13. Didn't Know She's An Expert On Foreign Affairs
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14. Didn't Know Their Profile Picture Was Made By Him
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15. Didn't Know She Wrote For 'The Witcher'
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16. Didn't Know He Was The Art Director For 'God Of War'
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17. Didn't Know He Was The Creator Of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'
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18. Didn't Know That He Was Actually Tony Hawk
Photo: @tonyhawkTwitter
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19. Didn't Know He Was An Off-Duty Police Officer
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20. Didn't Know That She Was A Psychotherapist
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21. Didn't Know They Worked In Data Engineering
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