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

manipulative common

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

by juhfkjsdhfks December 31, 2007

Commoner’s Fame

The means of achieving fame- not through creative means or personal merits, but through often frivolous and pointless means or gimmicks. Of which, the Commoner with said Fame would practically be nothing without (apart from a vapid insufferable personality trying to cling onto their 15 minutes of fame with a vice grip).

“Oh my gosh, have you heard the Hawk Tuah girl’s Talk Tuah Podcast?”

“Lmao nah, she’s high on that Commoner’s Fame”

by aintapuppy December 4, 2025

Wikimedia Commons

Wikimedia Commons is a website created by the Wikimedia Foundation. On the site, you can upload and edit images. It is generally referred to as 'Commons' in the Wikipedia community.

Hey, make sure that you have a CC-BY, CC0 or CC-BY-SA license on that image before uploading it to Wikimedia Commons

by SussyAnnMann February 2, 2024

common crispy W

When the famous streamer crispy twerks on stream and his massive juicy ass claps, or when crispy calls you baby and you swap your phone to your left hand

Chat: yo crispy just showed me his wee wee common crispy W

by Niggerballs420 October 20, 2022

Common Elite

The Common Elite are the average Joes of the world. They know what they want and they work hard to get it. They may not own the best name brand of products, but they have what is needed to get the job done. They are The Mom, The Dad, The Solider, The Volunteer, or The Leader that is always putting the extra hours in to make the difference. Their actions may go unnoticed by many, but for those that are affected it means the world.
They are the proud, they are the Common Elite.

They work hard and are part of the Common Elite.

by brinkc85 October 14, 2019

highest common points

In a sport, especially basketball, where the winning team is determined by the highest common points amongst the players. Traditionally the team with the highest total points wins the game. However, with highest common points each and every player or position has to score a point to count towards the total score. The purpose being that every member makes sure that everyone gets a chance to score so that no single player hogs all the points.

Player A score 7 points, Player B scores 2 points, and Player C score 10 points. So the total highest common points for the team is 2 points. Player A and C should wait give more chances to Player B, and Player B should try more on his/her own to score more points for the team to win with the most highest common points.

by RzMd February 14, 2009