We’ve all fallen victim to autocorrect mistakes—those tiny digital betrayals that turn an innocent message into a cringeworthy disaster. One second you’re trying to say “love you,” and the next, your phone decides you meant “lobster you.” Whether it’s a text to your mom, your boss, or a brand-new crush, these autocorrect mistakes have a way of striking when it hurts the most.
Most of these autocorrect mistakes start out innocent enough—a quick reply, a rushed message, a casual “on my way.” But your phone, armed with misplaced confidence and a questionable vocabulary, decides to take over. The result? Texts that ruin family dinners, confuse coworkers, and spark accidental breakups. Whether you’ve sent one or just laughed at someone else’s pain, these ten real-life examples are a reminder that your phone has a sense of humor… and it’s not on your side.
Autocorrect Mistakes 1. “Can’t wait to hold him!”
I was talking to my niece about her newborn baby…
What I meant:
So happy for you! Can’t wait to hold him!
What I actually sent:
So happy for you! Can’t wait to mold him!
Nothing says “congratulations on your newborn” like threatening to reshape him like Play-Doh. I tried to fix it, but autocorrect stepped in again:
“I don’t want to bold your baby.”
At this point, I sounded like I was formatting him in Microsoft Word.
2. “I’m bringing dessert.”
What I meant:
I’ll bring the cake!
What I actually sent:
I’ll bring the coke!
Thanksgiving got real awkward real fast. I’m still on the family group chat, but now my texts get the thumbs-up emoji and nothing else.
3. “I’m stuck in traffic.”
What I meant:
Running late, stuck in traffic.
What I actually sent:
Running late, sucking traffic.
Suddenly I’m not just late—I’m deeply misunderstood. My boss read it twice and just replied, “Take your time.”
4. “Want to grab lunch?”
What I meant:
Want to grab lunch tomorrow?
What I actually sent:
Want to grab launch tomorrow?
She thought I was inviting her to a missile test. Technically, I was trying to flirt, not start a war.
5. “Happy birthday!”
What I meant:
Happy birthday! Hope it’s amazing!
What I actually sent:
Happy birthday! Hope it’s amusing.
Autocorrect just downgraded your entire existence to mild entertainment. You’re welcome.
6. “I’ll be there soon.”
What I meant:
On my way. Be there soon!
What I actually sent:
On my way. Be theirs soon!
I accidentally pledged myself to someone else’s family. It felt more like a prophecy than a delay update.
7. “Love you, Mom.”
What I meant:
Love you, Mom.
What I actually sent:
Love you, man.
Which is fine if you’re talking to your buddy at a bar. Not so much when it’s the woman who gave birth to you. She responded with a single “K.”
8. “Be safe.”
What I meant:
Drive safe, okay?
What I actually sent:
Drive sassy, okay?
Now my friend was expected to roll up to a job interview like RuPaul. Mission not accomplished.
9. “Do you want to hang out?”
What I meant:
Hey, do you want to hang out later?
What I actually sent:
Hey, do you want to hang later?
She never texted back. I assume she filed a police report instead.
10. “Let’s grab sushi.”
What I meant:
Wanna grab sushi tonight?
What I actually sent:
Wanna grab slushy tonight?
I was trying to sound cool and spontaneous. Instead, I sounded like a 12-year-old asking someone to meet at 7-Eleven. She replied, “Sure… but what’s the occasion?” I said “raw fish,” and she blocked me.
I didn’t even add the snake emoji. Autocorrect just assumed that if raw fish was involved, a reptile might be, too. I’ve never seen someone say “no” so fast.
Autocorrect is like that friend who shows up uninvited, wears Crocs, and still insists they’re doing you a favor. Sure, it fixes typos. But at what cost?
Autocorrect mistakes may be unintentional, but the chaos they leave behind is very, very real. From awkward invitations to downright incriminating messages, these little digital slip-ups remind us that even the smartest tech can have the dumbest ideas. So next time you text, double-check — or don’t, and give the rest of us something to laugh about.
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