(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?”
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.
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
Get the Common sense isn't so commonmug. The difference in saying not and no taking off the t of not making the manipulative common not and no the same
Sam said to ryan that no and not where the same in order to proove her point that she knew he was going to say not even though he said no but she turned it into a manipulative common so that no and not meant the same thing which means inconclusion sam was right and ryan was wrong
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