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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!
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Typed A Set Of Random Letters Into Wordle To Try My Luck, And Turned Out It Was A Word. Googled It To Find This
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The Sean Spicer Extravaganza
In this Wikipedia edit, Sean Spicer, former White House press secretary, was compared to Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, sometimes known as "Baghdad Bob," a former Iraqi information minister who, during the second Iraq War, made outrageously false statements in direct opposition to all available evidence. Apparently, a vandal uploaded a photo of "Baghdad Bob" on Sean Spicer's Wikipedia page.
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Thank You Friend For Sending Me This Piece Of Gold! I Won't Out You, But If You Want Credit, Please Tag Yourself
#73
At First Glance It Appears To Be Nonsense, But Looking Closer, Reveals A Coded Lyric From Fall Out Boy's Song "Favorite Record."
#78
Looks Like I Am Not The Only One Disappointed That Loreen Isn't Through To The Grand Final Of Melodi Festivalen 2017
#79
The "What Now?" State, Arizona And Alaska Were Once Altered To Be Entirely All About Memes.
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Congress Edits
The now-suspended @CongressEdits Twitter account attracted much attention because, for a few years, it tweeted Wikipedia edits from IP addresses associated with someone on Capitol Hill.
#88
Let’s Not Forget The Moment When Us Goalkeeper Tim Howard Got 16 Saves Against Belgium In The 2014 World Cup
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TheAnimalLady 3 years ago
I have a really good one (from what I've been told) but can't find how to add it to the list. I'm more Trekkie than techie and not very good at this stuff😾 But if you Google (or whatever) "potato bug"...on Wikipedia / reddit, the picture has a face from one of the Alien/ Predator type of movies superimposed onto it.
TheAnimalLady 3 years ago
I have a really good one (from what I've been told) but can't find how to add it to the list. I'm more Trekkie than techie and not very good at this stuff😾 But if you Google (or whatever) "potato bug"...on Wikipedia / reddit, the picture has a face from one of the Alien/ Predator type of movies superimposed onto it.
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