30 Hilarious Life Hacks That We Could Call Dumb, But Hey, They Worked

There seems to be a new “life hack” advertised as a solution to our daily struggles almost every day, and most of them seem far-fetched or dumb.

However, it is surprising when some of these seemingly ridiculous hacks actually end up being effective. Some people have shared their experiences of trying out seemingly ridiculous life hacks and being surprised by their effectiveness.

While it may be tempting to try some of these out for yourself, it is not necessarily advisable to blindly follow these hacks without proper research or caution. If you’re looking for some funny dumb life hacks, this list should get you started.


1. “Get Your Roommate To Clean The Apartment”

2. “If You Stain A Shirt, You Can Simply Outline The Stain With A Sharpie And Give It A Name. This Will Make It Seem Like You Visit Islands”

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3. “How To Get A Free Gift For Your Wedding”

4. “My Dad Apparently Sneaks His Remote Into A Local Bar So He Can Change The Channel When He Doesn’t Like What’s On. I’m Equally Embarrassed And Impressed”

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5. “Relationship Hacks 101”

6. “If It’s Stupid And It Works It’s Not Stupid”

7. “Solve Your Problems”

8. “Life Hack 100”

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9. “Unethical Life Pro Tips”

10. “If You Wear Contacts, Leave Them In A Cup Of Coffee Overnight. Instant Sunglasses”

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11. “Learn When To Cry”

12. “I Figured Out You Don’t Actually Have To Assemble These Things”

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13. “How To Hack Life”

14. “If It Works It’s Not Stupid”

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15. “Modify Your Online Workout By Turning It Off”

16. “Meanwhile This Person Is Living In 3018”

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17. “Smart”

18. “Started Staining The Deck And Needed To Keep The Dog Off The Deck Boards. Solution Found”

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19. “Shark Attack”

20. “My Brother Wanted To Measure The Trees In His Yard. This Is How Did He Did It”

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21. “How To Be ‘Productive'”

22. “Life Pro Tip”

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23. “Gym Tip”

24. “How To Avoid Conversations”

25. “Zip It Up”

26. “If You’re Broke And Can’t Afford Coasters Grab Some Flooring Samples From Home Depot. They Are Free And Come In A Variety Of Colors And Finishes”

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27. “Well If It Works It Works”

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28. “Test Your Hairstyles On Your Kids”

29. “When Your Landlord Says ‘No Dogs!'”

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30. “f It’s Stupid And It Works It Ain’t Stupid”

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Nate Armbruster

When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.