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 sense

I instinct knowledge that Dominic Schneider doesn’t have

Dom doesn’t have common sense as he poured the bag of ice and missed the pop machine and went all over the floor

by Max Bellgraph 43 November 19, 2025

Common Dihnominator

When your dih is bigger than a ruler so you whip it out and the math teacher calls you the Common Dihnominator

Damn Trayvon, you're failing Algebra 1, but you sure are the common dihnominator

by kosagui November 24, 2025

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

common denominader

Da typical circumstance in which you usually find dat da "Unreasonable Man" is either present or significantly involved.

If you wanna know when/where ol' Ralphie will likely step in and try to make a difference, da "three big E's" --- i.e., economy, environment, and education --- are often a common denominader.

by QuacksO December 7, 2025

common dandy

What sir joseph broadfront called to another individual in family guy

I give you one last chance to rescind your insult of calling me a common dandy.

by galebruh January 2, 2026

Common Sense

Widespread, socially acceptable lies. It is used mainly by older people to insult people they disagree with.

"Too many illegal immigrants? Deport them all. Too many gang problems? Go buy a gun and shoot at them. Bad economy? Just cut the food stamp and all those welfare bulls***. That's just common sense."

"Climate changes all the time. I don't know why common sense is no longer common anymore."

by MuskLovesDog0020 March 3, 2025