Breaking the Spell: Unveiling the Deception of Beliefs That Fail Us
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Ladies and gentlemen gather ’round for a moment of truth and a touch of absurdity! Have you ever encountered something that just doesn’t work, yet people inexplicably believe in its magic powers? Well, you’re not alone! In this thread, we’re diving into the realm of peculiar beliefs and shining a light on those things that have somehow captured the unwavering faith of many, despite their complete lack of efficacy. From questionable home remedies to mythical productivity hacks, Here are things that simply don’t work yet manage to convince even the most rational minds. So prepare for a dose of skepticism and a dash of hilarity as we navigate through the land of misguided faith.
Homeopathic Remedies
To start, a user commented, “So many people on my Facebook trying to sell oils. To cure headaches, stomachache, earaches, help recover from surgery faster, and prevent the flu! I’m so sick of hearing all about how “we don’t need to buy Tylenol any more thanks to the healing wonders of oils!”
Physical Appearance
A Redditor replied, “Shaving does not make it grow back thicker. It’s proven. Just stop.”
Reproductive Health Education
One person added, “Abstinence-only reproductive health ed.”
A second person wrote, “In my school district, our teachers are supposed to teach us abstinence-only, but the one I got told us he knew it wasn’t realistic. Even teachers know it’s nonsense to assume kids won’t have relations.”
Medical Practices
A popular comment was, “Lean your head back to cure your nosebleed!” Yes, because choking on your own blood is the best way to cure everything.”
Detox Cleanses
One Redditor simply wrote, “Detox” products.”
Another said, “I had a person telling me the other day that most health problems are caused by “buildup of ions” and that you need to remove as many ions you can, as regularly as you can. Unfortunately, this would cause immediate death.”
Prayer
One person wrote, “Gay Conversion Camps, or whatever they call it.”
Another said, “You can totally pray the gay away. Just pray really loudly and eventually, the gay person will get tired of your stuff and leave.”
“Magic” Weight Loss Pills
A most-liked comment was, ‘Any “magic” weight loss product. No, you won’t lose 30 pounds by putting a wrap around your stomach. Just eat fewer calories than you burn.”
Another popular comment said, “Anything that says it “targets belly fat” is a lie. That isn’t how weight loss works.”
Power Balance Bands
One Redditor wrote, “Those balance bracelets that work on magnetic force or some stuff.’
Crosswalks
One Redditor replied, “Repeatedly pushing the “walk” button at an intersection. It will NOT grind traffic to a halt so you can cross the street. It just inserts a “Walk” signal into the normal traffic light cycle.”
A second Redditor added, “Actually, a lot of lights have a sequence that you can press that will actually make the light change quicker.”
Voting Issues
A person wrote, “Not voting. The world will not blink if you skip out on the political process because you think all the candidates stink.”
A second person added, “Voting doesn’t work either because even if your politician gets into office, they’ll renege on all their promises and vote for whatever bill their corporate lobbyists pay them to vote for.”
Mediums
A popular comment was, “Mediums that speak to the dead.”
Energy Issues
One comment was, “Perpetual energy. There are so many crackpots out there that think they can solve the energy crisis in their garage with a YouTube video.”
Another said, “I actually get a little angry when some idiot tells me that “a guy in his garage” created something that puts out more energy than it requires to run. Alright, no problem; let’s just ignore the laws of thermodynamics.”
Baby Products
An annoyed mom wrote, “Amber teething necklaces for babies. I cannot take any mother seriously after seeing their child with that stupid necklace on.”
Drug War
A user replied, “War on Drugs.” But I think the tide is turning, and fewer and fewer people are convinced that it works!”
Another user added, “Not having a war on drugs doesn’t work either. Check out the Downtown East Side of Vancouver.”
Homeopathy
Finally, a Redditor said, “Homeopathy silly. Here, just use this extremely diluted but diluted with “special” water product.”
It’s clear that there are many things that people believe work but simply don’t. Thanks to the input from Redditors, we now have a better understanding of some of the common misconceptions out there. Remember always to question what you’re told and do your own research to avoid falling for something that simply doesn’t work.
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