These People Deeply Regret Posting To Twitter And It's Not Hard To See Why

Some people post first and regret it forever, especially when a tweet ages badly in public. The screenshots in this roundup show just how fast a casual post can turn into a very expensive lesson in embarrassment.

From awkward oversharing to comments that instantly backfired, each example captures a different kind of online faceplant. A few are funny, some are painful, and all of them prove that Twitter has a long memory.

By the end, it is hard not to wonder who hit send and thought that was a good idea.

1. WHY would you do this?

This should have been common sense, but by golly, we can all learn a lesson here, I guess! Don't post your driver's license on Twitter. Don't post your Social Security number on Twitter. Don't post your intimate details on Twitter!

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2. Do you have a job?

It's becoming common knowledge that prospective employers might look you up on social media. It's also important to remember that if you friend or follow coworkers and bosses, they will see the way you speak about work, clients, and colleagues.

This boss decided to teach his employees a lesson by printing out one employee's tweets and posting them in the office.

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3. Of all the places to ask for relationship advice...

Perhaps the worst place is the Twitter feed of a fast food restaurant?

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4. Complaining about your job before you even start?

Again: employers are watching and looking for this tomfoolery.

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5. Try not to be too deep on Twitter, folks.

Because people won't let you live it down.

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It also echoes the warning after authorities alerted parents following a 14-year-old’s life-changing injuries from a fire-breathing challenge.

6. "A picture won't do."

Even celebrities make mistakes sometimes.

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7. Pro-Tip: Don't body shame.

Bonus Pro-Tip: Don't body shame Rihanna.

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Because Rihanna will sass back!

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8. Watch who you sass!

Dreams can be shattered over far too casual language.

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9. You don't know what you've gotten yourself into, do you?

Be careful whom you mess with; some people know voodoo. Wink-wink.

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10. Thank you for putting this out into the world.

What about your second daughter, though?

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11. More common sense breakers?

When your credit is over before it really began. Be careful whom you share your excitement with!

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12. I have no idea what is going on here.

But, um, okay.

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Want another painful lesson about social media pressure, read whether someone should ask their sister to film her pregnancy announcement for a social boost.