
These Troll Responses to Wrong Number Texts Had Hilarious Results
By Mustafa GatollariMar. 6 2020, Published 4:41 p.m. ET
With the advent of smartphones that can usually tell you who's calling you at any given moment, even if they're not in your contact list, it's kind of difficult to believe that anyone has a "wrong number" conversation anymore. Back in the days of phones being limited to a single room in the house when you'd have to manually input a phone number, it's more believable. But apparently, people are not only still calling wrong numbers, but texting them.
I'm going to assume that if you're texting the "wrong number" then you're probably not the sharpest tool in the shed, or maybe you were given someone else's digits purposely because you were being a creep in a bar, or trying to solicit someone on the street to buy a Hello Fresh subscription.
Whatever the reason, it turns out that it's still happening, and there are plenty of folks out there who are more than willing to turn the accident into a wonderful opportunity to troll.
And troll they do.
it’s always a fun time when a wrong number texts you pic.twitter.com/xXlhKmqnA6
— Chloe Robinson (@chloeeexo14) March 4, 2020
Like when Chloe Robinson received a message from a stranger asking her what the answers to the test were. She thought it'd be a good idea to randomly give multiple choice answers, not knowing who the individual on the other line was. If you think that's messed up, just think about it: she's not going to do any worse than this desperate student just randomly guessing.
Sometimes, people play along.
This is about two years old, but my favorite wrong number text. Inspired to repost it by @PawsFrostyy pic.twitter.com/JdACUrXZP0
— Han Sol O’Cup (@paminski) March 6, 2020
Like this Twitter user who got a random message from a "Ryan." Ryan was befuddled at first, but then joined in on the fun, as you can see in the follow-up texts below. Ultimately, the wrong-text recipient felt bad for "leading" Ryan on and let him know he wasn't talking to "Liz" but a troll.
— Han Sol O’Cup (@paminski) March 6, 2020
— Han Sol O’Cup (@paminski) March 6, 2020
Sometimes the trolls don't even realize they're trolling.
I don’t believe in coincidences. Take advantage of every opportunity you can to let someone know they’re loved and that God wants relationship with them... even if it means responding to a wrong number text.
— Chris Davis (@theechrisdavis) March 3, 2020
Shoot your shot for Jesus 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/KUlMqJ1dEn
Like Chris Davis who decided to turn a wrong number text into showing a stranger a nice photo of your family and "shooting your shot for Jesus." Imagine being given a sermon after accidentally messaging the wrong person.
Could this be who Ryan was supposed to get in touch with?!
when ur sister gets a wrong number text pic.twitter.com/nasJeYw2uo
— Aarika (@aarikacd) March 4, 2020
Twitter user Aarika's sister convinced Ryan that someone they knew had developed a taste for magic mushrooms and then...well...that they had feelings for them. Only problem is, the dude didn't return those feelings. Again, at least the troll let the cat out of the bag at the end.
— Aarika (@aarikacd) March 4, 2020
Then there was this thread that got a bit... crazy.
Just received a great wrong number text, so I replied...then it got weird😐 pic.twitter.com/76YyLBpM4m
— Cory Graham (@cgramis) March 5, 2020
I'll leave out the second tweet here for very uhhh...nudity-related reasons, but then the wrong number texter wouldn't leave Cory Graham alone, and the guy ended up getting more than he bargained for. I don't think I'd want to FaceTime with someone who just sent me a photo like that...must've been a case where someone doled out the wrong number at a club or something.
So we blocked him. Trying to FaceTime me, FOH pic.twitter.com/XW6XcJqV4n
— Cory Graham (@cgramis) March 5, 2020
This guy must have the coolest realtor ever.
Got a text from a wrong number today. Apparently I should be working in real estate instead.. pic.twitter.com/dhO3Smqp6L
— Zack Pude (@ZackPude) February 29, 2020
They were completely unfazed by the prospect of checking out a new property that had "roaches everywhere." Either that or he found a great deal in the greater NY metropolitan area where rent and the cost of ownership is absolutely bananas.
There are some texts you just can't have a response to.
hi i got this wrong number text over a month ago and it keeps me up at night pic.twitter.com/KiBY1yaW3d
— madelinne (@heckyesipetcats) February 29, 2020
It's dangerous to try and troll someone like this. They clearly have no shame in talking about any topic at any given time. Best not to engage at all.
Causing some parental worry.
When the wrong number texts me pic.twitter.com/hClW1yDLdP
— not karley 🍪 (@Itskarleytime) April 9, 2018
You can tell that they're freaking out from the sheer number of question marks they threw up in response. Classic.
When you accidentally text a priest.
I get the *best* wrong number texts... pic.twitter.com/Xs9tEVZYQB
— Fr Simon Rundell (@frsimon) June 3, 2018
Or maybe it was just a brilliant cover story on the Father's behalf? Sadly, there are no more posted screenshots of the conversation for us to get to the bottom of this saucy convo.
James Charles doesn't know how to have fun with wrong number texts.
this is the cutest wrong number text I've ever gotten pic.twitter.com/RXTYrMsABi
— James Charles (@jamescharles) September 24, 2017
But he really did receive quite possibly the cutest one of all time. I wish I had curtains-themed texts from strangers...life stinks.
Nothing like striking a little fear into their hearts.
Fucking with people early. Don't text the wrong number 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/YyzXRAs6qV
— Danny Glenn (@DannyGlenn5) June 9, 2014
The "We still coming." is so ominous, yet succinct.
Bonus points for incorporating horrifying pictures.
Got a wrong number text. Decided to follow up: pic.twitter.com/KNK89uc52x
— Aaron Marquis (@RevAaronMarquis) February 19, 2017
Hopefully they don't know how to reverse Google image search or try and take it from a few scrolls down. No one ever checks that low anyway.
You gotta speak the lingo, too.
got a text from a wrong number so I'll be spending the night impersonating a frat bro pic.twitter.com/GRhk6dZxiH
— palm tree guy (@HashtagHarris) September 16, 2017
Like @HashtagHarris managed to pull off with this obvious Frat-bro-esque individual who was throwing a party. You always have to give it up for someone who provides updates on said conversations, as well, along with the fact that they were able to get this dude to send a photo of themselves. So perfect.
As for the conclusion...well...bless his heart.
update 1 pic.twitter.com/ylMbipEXWK
— palm tree guy (@HashtagHarris) September 16, 2017
update 2 (probably last one for the night) pic.twitter.com/z26q0LTSYB
— palm tree guy (@HashtagHarris) September 16, 2017
...maybe second time's the charm pic.twitter.com/3tVLVZ56PV
— palm tree guy (@HashtagHarris) September 23, 2017
Ultimately though, the frat bro ended up having a pretty good sense of humor about the entire thing...even if does seem denser than a 1,000-year-old oak tree for believing / hoping the party was still on.
it took him 3 days but he finally caught on pic.twitter.com/zzQQjsc7QS
— palm tree guy (@HashtagHarris) September 18, 2017
And then there are the texts that open the floodgates of emotion.
Twitter I need help I got a wrong number text and decided to just go with it and I’m now afraid I’ve unleashed a terrible storm. pic.twitter.com/r9zbmhy0Ms
— Zach Kornfeld (@korndiddy) May 10, 2018
Be careful what you wish for! When it comes to trolling wrong number texts though, the longer you can get the person to think they're messaging someone they're not, the more you win.