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25 Epic Auto-Correct Fails Made By Parents

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We all make mistakes, especially when it comes to texting. And with the invention of auto-correct it would seem as if our texting mistakes would decrease over time. That's totally not the case; sometimes auto-correct can be our worst enemy, especially for our parents. As you'll see, so many anonymous dads and moms have been subjected to an auto-correct fail. Most are funny, and most are extremely awkward. But it all serves to remind us that no matter what, always double-check a text message before sending it. After all, you never know what auto-correct may attempt to "correct." Here is 25 Epic Auto-Correct Fails Made By Parents.

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I Know What Dad Wants For His Next Birthday

Neither of these sound appealing but hey, no judgment anonymous dad. Who knows? By the time of your next birthday they're might be a 2-for-1 deal on velcro shoes and velcro strap-ons.

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At Least Mom Knows Which Condoms Are Best Now

Hey at least the kid is having safe sex. The parents should be proud.

Mom You Have One Of Those

It's hard to take any conversation seriously when it's occurring over text. And it's especially hard to take an angry mother seriously when they're texting in all caps and practically implying that they have a penis (and they want you to talk to said penis).

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Daddy Needs Some Assistance

Wow. We're honestly speechless. Talk about a very auto-correct fail that probably ruined their child's life for like, five minutes.

Inter-Vacuum Relationships

The auto-correct struggle is real out here. Never doubt its power to make normal text conversations awkward and strange, anonymous dad.

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Parents At Play While The Kid Is Away

To be honest, a porno company could probably profit off a spoof of Friday Night Lights. And every purchase would come with a bottle of Friday Night Lube. These parents may be on to something.

What A Weird Flavor Of Gum

Not only would that be a very strange place to stash gum but imagine how inconvenient it would be pulling a piece out. Actually, don't imagine that: you'll ruin your day and possibly the rest of your life.

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First Order Of Business

A businessman has to have his priorities in order and this father definitely has his. Also, how does this kid know about prostitute availability in LA?

Dad's A Freak In The Sheets

We don't know what's more absurd: the mom's auto-correct or her actually thinking that picture of Britney Spears is Kim Jong II. Probably the latter. And if we were Britney we'd be offended.

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Mom Had A Busy Day

Ok, mom—you don't need to brag about your "expertise." Now we know the real reason why this kid's father married their mom.

Pretty Sure That's Not Hygenic

This kid's father should still get his own "oil change." Cars aren't the only things that need a check up, after all.

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Too Much Information

This dad deserves the "Wow I Can't Believe You Managed To Make An Auto-Correct Fail Even More Awkward" award. It truly is a skill.

What A Lucky Deer

This kid might have a half-human, half-deer sibling on the way if this deer plays its cards right.

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Mother's Classic Recipe

Jenna: "Wow, this tastes so good! What are the ingredients?" Kid: "Ugh...it's a family secret."

Talk About A Double Fail

This is why parents need to be wary of their auto-correct fails. Sometimes it may lead to something they wish they never knew.

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Thanks For The Tip, Mom

We wish our parents had given us such great words of wisdom. What a lucky kid.

Emoji Fail

If there was ever a time for an auto-correct emoji feature, this is it. Although mom does raise a good question: Why is there an emoji for happy poop? We're still trying to figure this one out.

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Mom's Clogging Problems

That's real love right there. Disgusting, but somewhat admirable.

Mom's Chocolate What

Auto-correct fails aside, who really ate Shawn's mom's chocolate cookie? Eating someone else's cookie is a serious offense, guys.

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Iced Tea With A Special Ingredient

So that's what gives mom's iced tea that extra "kick." But for real, that's pretty disgusting.

Prostitutes Cure Heartburn

Who would've known? This doctor is a keeper and deserves a raise.

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Dad Caught Slippin

Sorry you had to find out this way kid. But hey, at least your dad's ok.

What Are You Pushing

What's great about this auto-correct fail is that the dad never corrects himself. Maybe he has a special kind of TV that we've never heard of. We know that's unlikely but we're going to give him the benefit of the doubt.

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A New What

Watches? Overrated. A new suit? Overrated. A new, ugh, dick? Bingo. Here's to hoping that father had the best Father's Day ever (although he probably didn't).

Disc Erecting

Talk about a pretty stubborn disc. And word of advice, anonymous mom: when in doubt, number one is all about (or, you know, just clean the disc because it's probably dirty. Ha, "dirty" disc. Ok, we'll stop now).

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