These people share their most regrettable moments and the results will make you laugh

From time to time you might say something and then ask yourself ‘Why did I say that?’

It turns out it’s such a common behaviour, host of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon, has capitalised on it by asking people to share their most regrettable ‘#WhyDidISayThat moments. The answers will certainly amuse you.

Telling a customer to have a nice weekend when it's only Monday? #whydidisaythat

— Maddie Hill (@MaaddiieeHill) August 15, 2016

the guy scanning boarding passes on Southwest just said "have a great flight" and I said "you too" #whydidisaythat ?

— Meagan Worrell (@meaganworrell) August 15, 2016

the guy scanning boarding passes on Southwest just said "have a great flight" and I said "you too" #whydidisaythat ?

— Meagan Worrell (@meaganworrell) August 15, 2016

Before placing a customer on hold I asked, "Do you mind if I hold you?" #WhyDidISayThat

— Pamelina Baglio (@bellasparky) August 6, 2016

Once said excuse me to a mannequin. Then I realized it wasn't a real person so I said "oh you're not real. Sorry" #WhyDidISayThat

— Jody And Matt (@jodyandmatt) August 3, 2016

This short collection highlights just how prone everyone is to a sudden ‘brain fart’. It also means that the next time (and there is likely going to be a next time) you say something a little silly, try not to be so hard on yourself.

Have you ever had a moment where you’ve said something and then asked yourself ‘why’? Share your stories with us.