The well-loved medical drama Grey’s Anatomy is going on its 16th season. And despite the show’s longstanding run, the writers manage to keep baiting their audience with new storylines for the show’s extensive cast of characters.

And we must admit, the series’ creatives have done an excellent job coming up with interesting and important storylines that not only correlate but also reflect real issues and events happening in the world around us. Perhaps this is why Grey's Anatomy is one of the biggest shows on television.

Despite Grey's Anatomy being able to do all this, it has also had its major flops and failures. Throughout its many seasons, the show has seen cracks, inconsistencies, or just plain dumb moment—many of which fans brush off or just simply ignore.

Keep on reading to find out 20 dumb things about Greys Anatomy that fans keep ignoring.

20 The Insurance Fraud Storyline

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Fans of Greys Anatomy were quick to point out a hole in a recent storyline that sends Meredith Grey to jail for insurance fraud, in order to help a young cancer patient. She could have helped her father get a job at the hospital, covering her under his health benefits.

19 Arizona Hating Callie For Amputating Her Leg

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Callie Torres promised Arizona Robbins that her leg would not be amputated after it was badly injured in a plane crash. But when the leg’s infection caused her body to fail, Callie approved the amputation which ended up saving Arizona’s life, though she held it against Callie for long afterward.

18 Derek And Meredith Getting “Married” By Signing A Post-It

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Meredith Grey and Derek Sheperd were never one to take the conventional route in their relationship. This is perpetuated when they give their wedding ceremony to Izzie Stevens and Alex Karev in exchange for getting “married” by writing their vows on a post-it.

17 Izzie Cutting Denny’s LVAD Wire

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Izzie Stevens was desperate to find a donor heart for her patient and fiancé Denny Duquette. To ensure that he would be bumped up on the donor list, she cut his LVAD wire (a mechanism that helped him live) to worsen his condition so he could get the donor's heart.

16 Meredith Deciding To Take Derek Off Life Support

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In season 11 of Grey's Anatomy, Derek Sheperd gets into a near fatal car accident that renders him brain-dead after inadequate treatment from Dillard Medical Center. When Meredith arrives at the hospital, she decides to take him off of life support without consulting any of his other family members.

15 The Mysterious Appearance and Disappearance of Mark’s Daughter

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Many of Grey's Anatomy fans were confused when Mark Sloan’s estranged daughter Sloan Riley randomly showed up pregnant and begging for his help. To make matters worse, Sloane did not stick around very long after delivering her baby and was never mentioned again.

14 When Cristina Offered To Trade Owen For Teddy’s Mentorship

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Cristina Yang would do anything to be the best cardiothoracic surgeon, letting nothing stand in her way. But she crossed a line when she offered to break up with her boyfriend and fellow surgeon Owen Hunt in exchange for the mentorship of Teddy Altman, who also liked him.

13 Alex’s Relationship With Rebecca/Ava

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In seasons 3 and 4, surgeon Alex Karev developed a romantic relationship with his patient Rebecca Pope who he saved in a ferryboat accident. Though she endured many physical and mental injuries, she also suffered from amnesia, to which she relied heavily on Alex to help her remember her life.

12 When Maggie Called Joe Every Name Under The Sun But Her Own

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The early stages of Maggie Pierce’s tenure at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital were not smooth, given the mutual dislike between her and well-respected surgeon Meredith Grey. However, she managed to call Jo Wilson every name but her own throughout the second episode of season 11.

11 Christina And Owen’s Final Goodbye

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Despite Cristina accepting Preston Burke’s offer to work at his medical research institute in Zurich, Switzerland, she procrastinated her departure from the hospital, Meredith, and her then-boyfriend Owen Hunt. Though the couple had been putting off her last goodbye, all Owen got was a wave through the operating room’s gallery.

10 Teddy Marrying A Stranger For Her Health Insurance

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Cardiothoracic surgeon Teddy Altman is portrayed as a level headed individual on Grey's Anatomy. This is why it was a surprise to audiences when she married patient Henry Burton so that he would be able to continue getting treatment for his rare genetic condition, covered under her health care.

9 Meredith Getting Mad At Derek Declining The Job In DC

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When Derek is offered a job in Washington D.C., his and Meredith’s relationship is on the rocks. But when he ultimately chooses his life with Meredith and their children over the prestigious offer Meredith flatly responds: “I need a drink” in reaction.

8 Jo Hiding Her Marriage And Real Identity For So Long

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In an accidental drunken confession to Andrew De Luca, Jo revealed that she is actually married, but left because of her husband’s abusiveness tendencies. She changed her name from Brooke Stadler to Jo Wilson to protect her identity and only told boyfriend Alex Karev after they were engaged.

7 Meredith’s Hostile Uterus

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Earlier on in Grey’s Anatomy, Meredith and Derek found out that Meredith had a hostile uterus, which would make it difficult for her to naturally conceive a child. This lead to Zola’s adoption. However, seasons later, Meredith conceived and gave birth to her son Bailey and daughter Ellis.

6 The Doctors Leaving And Returning To The Hospital Whenever They Want

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It seems as though doctors on Grey's Anatomy can leave their jobs at the hospital in exchange for better opportunities, and return when those endeavors don’t work out in their favor. And it’s also ironic how their positions are always waiting for them if they should decide to return.

5 Cristina’s Icicle Impaling

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Cristina Yang getting stabbed in the stomach by a giant icicle was a perfect way to introduce Owen Hunt into the show (he’s the one that finds her and carries her into the emergency room). But, it made Cristina look stupid, considering she had enough time to dodge the icicle.

4 Bailey’s Sudden OCD

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A big wrench was thrown into the career path of surgeon Miranda Bailey when she was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in season 10. While this affects Bailey’s ability to perform surgeries for a few episodes, we never seem to hear of her OCD again after that.

3 Cristina Moving To Switzerland To Work With Burke

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The relationship between Cristina Yang and Preston Burke towards the beginning of the series was one that was borderline-toxic. And, given the fact that it ended with Burke leaving her at the altar, we were shocked when Cristina left the hospital to work in Zurich, Switzerland alongside Burke.

2 Cristina Covering For Burke’s Unstable Hand

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In season 2 of Grey's Anatomy, Preston Burke was shot in the hand and developed a tremor as a result. This, of course, meant he could not operate with a steady hand and recruited Cristina to work with him during surgeries to conceal it.

1 April and Jackson’s Marriage

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Though April Kepner and Jackson Avery’s romance was unique and passionate, their actual marriage was faced with much turbulence due to their wildly opposing personalities, religious and familial views. This, and April leaving to work in a war zone, ultimately led to their divorce.

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