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Ridiculous social media headlines: yeh kya bakwaas hai?

We're tired of these often misleading, mostly ridiculous headlines that clog our Twitter and Facebook timelines. Here are the worst offenders. And remember, as tempted as you are to click on them, don't!

brunch Updated: May 17, 2014 18:46 IST
Apekshita Varshney
Apekshita Varshney
Hindustan Times
Misleading headlines

Web Headlines That Need To Die



We're tired of these often misleading, mostly ridiculous headlines that clog our Twitter and Facebook timelines. Here are the worst offenders. And remember, as tempted as you are to click on them, don't!



IF IT READS: No Sexual Desire? No Problem!

IT USUALLY MEANS: You've clicked on an ad intended for uncles who have no insurance and need fake Viagra

3578 people viewing



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IF IT READS:Here's The Dirty Secret Behind How Your Favourite Brand Gets It Right/Cheap/On Time

IT USUALLY MEANS: The site has paraphrased someone else's research

2567 people viewing



IF IT READS: The 1st Story Made Me Smile, The 2nd Made Me Happy, But The 3rd I Can't Stop Thinking About

IT USUALLY MEANS:You are loser enough to read these borderline-lame articles

1987 people viewing



IF IT READS: 19 Signs You Are Too Nice To Catch A Match Online

IT USUALLY MEANS: You're going to stay single if you don't go out into the real world and find real love

1695 people viewing



IF IT READS: One Trick To Flat Abs That Doctors Don't Want You To Know

IT USUALLY MEANS: It involves using your credit card to pay for advice about crunches and breathing

6895 people viewing



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IF IT READS: Could You Be Straight? Here's 11 Science Facts About It To Help You Check.

IT USUALLY MEANS:You'll be more confused than before

1497 people viewing



IF IT READS: This Stunning Video Of A Solar Flare Shows Just How Incredibly Hot It Actually Is

IT USUALLY MEANS: You'll be looking at a photo of a big orange ball in your air-conditioned home/office/car

1967 people viewing



IF IT READS: Your IQ Level Will Skyrocket Once You Read This

IT USUALLY MEANS: It won't, dummy! IQ is something you're born with. You can only improve knowledge, not intelligence

1505 people viewing



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