People Who Found Genius Ways To Hack The System

Life isn't always black and white. There are plenty of gray areas and room for folks to find loopholes in everyday tasks. Keep reading to see some people who found genius ways to hack the system.

Attending Class Like A Champ

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This is the oldest trick in the book, but not everyone tries it. This kid tricked the system by making his hand look like it was still writing while really being on his phone.

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Carry One Around

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Instead of worrying about having a place to stand or sit, this lady figured out a different way to win. If you feel like carrying around a plunger, then you can be like her.

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No Sleep Mask Needed

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When you have long enough hair, you can use it to help in many ways. This woman figured she'd use her hair to create a sleep mask that looks pretty effective.

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A Wise Man

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You only get wiser as you grow older, and this man must have infinite wisdom if he came up with this. It's pretty much a portable diving machine for the ocean.

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The Kid Had To Eat

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What can he say? Josh wanted to eat his food. Josh did what he had to do to get that meal in front of his face, and I bet he doesn't regret it.

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Only Allowed A Single Page Of Notes For Test

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When you're only allowed one piece of paper for a test, this is how you do it. You might need your glasses to see everything, but at least it's all there.

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When Drinks Aren't Allowed By The Pool

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When drinks aren't allowed by the pool, there are ways around that. Here's one way to do it, but you have to have something long enough to sip the drink with as this guy did.

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"Told Her She Couldn't Walk On Lawn To Pick Flowers"

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This little girl is going places. She wants to obey her parents, but she also needs those flowers in her life. This was how she fixed the issue while pleasing all parties.

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"A Mayor In Brazil Prohibited Bar Owners From Setting Tables On The Sidewalk"

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When you can't eat on the sidewalk, you can always call in for a tow truck. These people look like they're having a great time on the back of that thing.

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"Used To Work At A Daycare. I Told A Student Her Zombie Needed To Wear Pants..."

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Here's one way to follow the rules but still keep your individuality. That zombie needed some pants, but at least it got to keep its figure. Kids are smarter than you think.

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"Gave To My Friend To Fix...This Was Her Solution"

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Do you remember that iconic moment when SpongeBob ripped his pants and made a song about it? It's hard to forget that, which is why this friend did the fix like this.

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"My Son Might Be A Slacker, But He Also Might Be A Genius"

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You call him a slacker, but others would only say he's a genius. Having a robot do all of your homework sounds like a dream come true for many people.

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Keeping Your Makeup Safe

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For those of you who need to wash your hair after applying your eye makeup, here's a way to preserve that smoky eye. This girl is an innovator and deserves her recognition.

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"The Town Won't Allow Them To Keep A Statue Near The Road..."

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They can't keep a statue near the road, but there wasn't a rule about flag poles. This "statue" is only a flag holder, and there isn't anything the city can do about it.

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"Not A Charging Station, Huh?"

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Some people will figure out anything when it comes to charging their phone. Having a low battery or a dead cell isn't fun, so this person defied the odds and found an outlet.

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This Lady Only Needed Two

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This is what you call being aware. Why would you waste your time painting all of your toes when you don't have to show them all? People need to take notes.

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"Walking" The Dog

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Waking up early every morning to walk your dog isn't always fun. This man decided to spice his "walk" up with a rolling chair. As long as you're cautious and you don't get pulled into the street, this looks like fun.

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"Invisible + Homeless + LAZY"

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This man is either really lazy, or he's a genius. This is the perfect strategy for picking up some extra coins in your day with no effort. Don't try this at home, kids.

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A Living Legend

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I see a legend in this photo. He really stood there and taped a pattern that would allow him to hang his iPad with no issues. Someone give this man a medal.

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"This Guy Beat The System. Only Suckers Pay For Drinks At Concerts"

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He couldn't bring in alcohol because of the venue's rules, but he was able to bring in a piece of bread. He figured this was the best way to sip without having to pay.

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"Fan Got A 1-Year Ban From The Stadium So Decides To Rent A Crane To Watch The Game"

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This man wasn't going to let a ban stop him from supporting the team he loves paying to see play. He took that ticket money and rented a crane with it.

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Mother Tells Daughter She Didn't Have Enough Money For A Laptop

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After her mom told her she didn't have the money for the laptop, this little girl came up with another solution. She only wanted one to watch videos of dogs.

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A Bird Hack

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If you thought only humans could come up with ways to hack the system, you thought wrong. This little crow didn't feel like flapping its wings, so it caught a ride on this hawk.

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He Doesn't Have To Move

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You'll never tan the same again. With this method, you won't ever have to move for a sip of your drink while tanning your back. This man figured it out for all of us!

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"Fix Your Scratches Easily By Placing A Bottle In Front Of Them!"

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Does this Dutch Glow company think they're slick? All they did was place the bottle in front of the scratch and they called it fixed. That's clever of them to do.

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"Started Staining The Deck And Needed To Keep The Dog Off The Deck Boards"

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If there's one thing dogs don't like, it's the vacuum cleaner. It has to be the noise that scares them most, but running into one standing still can still be scary for them.

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"Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions"

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Wearing heels can be a real drag. Something random can happen at any moment, so that's why this woman decided to control her environment as much as possible with that board.

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"This Is How My Auntie Blocks Ads From Her Computer Screen..."

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It isn't the most practical way, but it's a way. My only concern with this tactic is that it covers a decent portion of the screen, preventing you from seeing some things.

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Reserved For Green Vehicles

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This is the furthest thing from a green vehicle, but this driver still tried it. Perhaps the security patrolling this area didn't think twice about this car being in this spot because it's technically green.

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"New Community Toll System Is Really Working Out!"

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The city that installed this toll system didn't think this through all the way. Sure, you'll have some people who will follow the guidelines, but a ton of folks went the rebel route.