Common sense isn't so common

(phrase / life observation / savage truth)

A brutally honest way to say that just because something seems obvious, most people will still find a way to mess it up. Perfect for moments when humanity disappoints you, usually in public or online.

Used when:

Someone does something completely avoidable or facepalm-worthy.

You realize society collectively skipped the “how to adult” manual.

You want to sound smart while judging idiots.

Meaning: Humans often act in ways that defy logic, and that’s on them.

Synonyms: “Apparently, this is optional,” “Logic is rare,” “Humanity, why?”

Examples of contexts in which common sense isn't so common:

Coworker: “I put metal in the microwave.”
You: “Common sense isn’t so common.”

Friend: “I just walked into traffic because I was texting.”
You: “Common sense isn’t so common.”

Internet comment section: literally anything ever.

by Thejocdoc November 11, 2025

Common Drag L

When a certain individual named drag fails to perform a simple task and fails miserably.

Drag fails to get a easy kill in valorant "Common Drag L"

by SadTofu November 29, 2022

Common Sense

if you came to urban dictionary of all places looking for this definition, you need to get some common sense. anyway, it means a general idea of what and what not to do. just don't be a fucking dumbass.

dude, get an understanding of common sense before you try to argue with someone again.

by bbqsauce9249 April 14, 2023

common

That was awesome!

What did you think of the Van Gogh experience. It was common!

by Ahoymellow January 15, 2022

Common-Peopled

Verb- to be common-peopled is to go out with or date someone who is richer than you or from a more wealthy background than you. It is a reference to the Pulp song 'Common People' where Jarvis Cocker starts seeing a wealthy girl who wants to 'live like common people' and 'sleep with common people like you'.

She totally common-peopled me, her parents bought her a flat in Notting Hill.

Mate, you're gonna get common-peopled, she comes from Greece and studies sculpture at St Martins.

by beffjuckley November 1, 2021

Common Pies

Typically a thick, aggressive 50 year old female chubber, who denies getting fatter from eating!

Loves apackofcrisps

You see common pies with the doughnuts again... She claims it's the medicine

by imperfectcube March 8, 2023

Common sense

Something that is not a secret, because other people already know about it.

People knew the guy who finished the marathon was enduring the long distance, it wasnt a secret to everyone, their common sense could tell them that.

by Solid Mantis May 15, 2020