Try calling next time! Hilarious text blunders will make you want to stop typing right away
If you say something embarrassing during a phone call, you can at least hope the other person forgets.
But the unfortunate thing about texting is that your blunders can be saved for future entertainment, as well as shown to other people.
De-milking has collected a selection of screenshots conveying some of the most amusing text conversations from around the world, as well as some of the most embarrassing.
The images were shared on Funny Texts’ Instagram page, ranging from messages sent to the wrong number to highly questionable chat-up lines.
A hopeless romantic messaged their love interest saying they were “hot” as the sun, but they were shot down with a scathing reply that if they got too close they could be killed.
A good one! It took this texter some time to realize that they were actually part of the prank
Some friends got into a grammar fight, with one withdrawing an invitation to the other after correcting their language.
A helpful message told the recipient that the apology intended for their daughter would not suffice, as she was already on her way with a baseball bat.
Meanwhile, a sender was probably squirming in his seat after telling his crush they liked him — only to be told to send the message to someone else.
Another person had to use text to express frustration at having traveled to India instead of Indiana.
Down with words! One person went to great lengths to describe the intricacies of their pizza delivery job
At least they’re honest! Another user was honest about the state of their relationship with their friends
Not the point! The meaning behind a sentimental text was lost in one recipient, who completely changed the subject
Better luck next time! A texter admitted they tried to “throttle the throttle” while music was playing, only to realize the music was on their iPod
State the obvious! Another phone user didn’t seem to notice when their friend texted them on a phone, even though their cellphone was supposedly lost
Inattentive! This person’s crush didn’t seem to take the hint that their friend liked them, and advised them to tell someone else
You have been warned! A father took it upon himself to text that his daughter was on her way with a baseball bat
Avoid the question! When asked if they were single, this person responded by saying they were “plural.”
Drunk antics! At least this drunk was still quick-witted and tried mixing an iPad to make apple juice
That does not help! A helpful American mother offered no words of comfort after the unfortunate death of a rabbit
Congratulations, Mr. Potato Head! One partygoer seemed to forget their drunken conversation with a potato
Brutal honesty! An American mom seemed to take offense after their child said they weren’t funny