Oops

Wearing earphones during a quick interaction may seem harmless—until it’s not. Reddit user Sgt_Meowmers found out the hard way when they kept their earphones in while having a conversation at the movies. They misheard, responded weirdly, and created a deeply awkward moment they’ll never forget.

The story might sound funny now, but in the moment, it felt like a disaster. It’s a reminder that simple manners—like taking your earbuds out—can save you from major embarrassment. At least they’re able to laugh at it now, and so can we.

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