31 Wildly Simple Concepts Adults Had to Explain to Other Adults

I think it’s fair to say most people have certain gaps in their basic knowledge, not out of ignorance, but simply by volume. With the amount of things you’re expected to drill into your brain so you don’t die penniless and confused, who can blame you if you missed some details on photosynthesis?

Still, it can be shocking when you find out someone that, by all appearances and records, is a fully grown adult, doesn’t know what should be basic knowledge. It’s a moment of awkward awe that neither person really wants to be involved in, and luckily for Reddit, it’s usually something the explainer remembers. 

Thanks to that, numerous Redditors were able to recount their most gob-smacking “are you serious” moments for our enjoyment below.