I tried that once. Here’s what popped up on my screen:
And the really scary thing is that my name really is Dave.
(Just kidding, of course.)
Posted on 06/22/2025 10:00:53 AM PDT by Leaning Right
While human error is inevitable, some of the tools we build for ourselves, like autocorrect, don’t always work as intended.
The “Autocorrect Fails” Facebook group is dedicated to those hilarious moments when your phone’s software decides to change a normal text into something very different.
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(I was motivated to post this because earlier today I commented on the Strait of Hormuz. My playful autocorrect changed Strait to Straight.)
Happens to me constantly. 😉
I have a more advanced autocorrect that makes perfectly spelled items become misspelled.
I’ve noticed something and just recently as in the last 16 months. I will type a word CORRECTLY and the auto spell will suggest a word spelled INCORRECTLY.
I thought AI was supposed to increase intelligence.
I disabled autocorrect for just this reason. I can make my own typos, thank you very much. And I make far fewer than autocorrect.
epinephrine autoinjector (or adrenaline) Epipen™ for severe allergic reaction
Yes, I brought my epic penis.
(Severe reaction)
Uhhh, come again?
There was an Executive Secretary of a San José, Kalifornia firm that almost earned termination via autocorrect.
At the bottom of memo/letter, was supposed to be the phrase “Si Se Puede.”
The one time the Exec secretary did not proofread enough, autocorrect had changed it to Si Se Puked.
Kind of embarrassing.
My Microsoft spellcheck’s “Woke” feature told me not to call a lease a “master” lease and told me that calling a contract “invalid” is offensive to disabled people. No lie. I finally figured out how to turn it off.
Years ago, my girlfriend’s granddaughter fell from a counter and cut her forehead. She texted me while in the ER that she was expected to be fine and recover quickly.
I responded: “I hope she does.” but autocorrect changed it to “I hope she dies.”
My finger was a micromillimeter from hitting send when I noticed.
I tried that once. Here’s what popped up on my screen:
And the really scary thing is that my name really is Dave.
(Just kidding, of course.)
I’ll keep saying it: Autocorrect, sometimes your fiend, sometimes your enema.
I deactivated autocorrect. I also found if I type with both feet on the floor (not crossed) I type more accurately. No joke.
I've noticed that Microsoft tries to turn AutoCorrect back on within updates. No thank you. I don't want to write like a foreigner with a fake resume.
In addition to your own personal Autocorrect metrics, Microsoft Office Analytics certainly must track all AutoCorrections on the company licenses by UserID. Microsoft and your company MS Office analytics admins know who's relying on it to correct horrible writing.
My autocorrect often changes my last name to “Nauseated”.
And when I texted my brother that our sister had docked in Seattle, “docked” isn’t what what was on the screen.
This is why I hope and pray for the return of tactile keyboards on cell phones. You have better control.
Ah, but it does increase intelligence!
You are forced to pay attention and recognize when the ‘Idiot in the Machine’ tries to run your conversation and life.
Is grandma coming?
I would ask her but she’s in the grave
The grave? What, what are you saying?!
The garage. Damn autocorrect
Yes not to brag but I’m a really good speller and everytime I type something I have to double check it for autocorrect gibberish.
Oh, thank you for the humor! I have been laughing out loud and wiping tears away.
“I also found if I type with both feet on the floor (not crossed) I type more accurately.”
I believe you. I quilt better that way too.
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