We need rules to keep the world safe. But a little mischief can be really fun.

The subreddit r/TheyKnew is dedicated to those moments when a person realizes that what they are about to say or do will be perceived as inappropriate, but decides to roll with the consequences anyway.

From cheeky signs to perfectly timed "accidents," these posts capture the playful side of chaos. I guess some of us simply don't care about the stares they attract.

As clinical psychologist Dr. Noam Shpancer points out, by common sense and experience, we would expect people who follow the rules to be rewarded and those who break them to experience negative consequences.

However, as we can see from the pictures, that's not always the case. And there's a study from 2024 that might explain why we're entertained o

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