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you picked the wrong house fool
by anonymous February 16, 2022
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A cynical proverb describing the mechanics of exploitation: the world is full of people willing to cheat (crooks) and people ready to be cheated (fools). When they encounter each other, a transaction happens—a scam, a bad bargain, a manipulation—where the crook wins and the fool loses. The saying suggests that such encounters are inevitable, not exceptional, and that vigilance is required to avoid being the fool. It is often invoked to warn against trusting too easily, especially in business, politics, or online interactions.
"Every day a crook and a fool leave home. When the two meet, someone makes a deal." Example: “He thought the crypto investment opportunity was real. His friend quoted the old saying: every day a crook and a fool leave home. When the two meet, someone makes a deal.”
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Hey! You idiot, innocent fool -- particularly a teenager.

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A modern adaptation of the “crook and fool” proverb, emphasizing that anyone connecting to the internet is simultaneously a potential target of exploitation (the fool) and potentially a predator themselves (the crook). It’s a reminder that the internet is not a neutral space: it is structured to enable both scams and predation. The saying warns against assuming good faith online and urges constant awareness that in any interaction, one might be playing either role—or both.
"The Internet is always accessed by a crook and a fool."
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A variant of the previous proverb, focusing specifically on social media. It asserts that social media platforms, by their design, attract and amplify both predatory behavior (crooks) and vulnerable, easily exploited users (fools). The saying is a caution against believing that social media is just a space for connection; it is also a marketplace for manipulation, scams, and harassment. Entering social media without skepticism is to risk being the fool.
"All social media is always accessed by a crook and a fool." Example: “He scrolled through his feed, sharing every viral charity campaign without vetting. His friend warned: all social media is always accessed by a crook and a fool. Do your research.”
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