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So you think you had a bad day during the coronavirus quarantine. Maybe your internet went down in the middle of your online work presentation. Maybe you tried making IKEA’s Swedish meatballs at home and accidentally made one giant meatball. It’s not the end of the world. Especially when you take a peek at how some people are dealing with bad luck during the quarantine.

Can you imagine how messed up it would be for your hair clippers to sputter and die while you’re in the middle of shaving your head? Or if falling trees crushed your cars?

To brighten up your day and give you a big dose of vitamin L(aughter), Bored Panda has collected the funniest times that people had a very bad day during the quarantine. So scroll down, upvote your faves, and share your own quarantine fails in the comments below. Oh, and you can find our previous post about people having a worse quarantine than you right here. We might not be able to avoid bad luck, but we can take care of our health during the pandemic. Scroll down for Bored Panda’s interview with Dr. Natalie Ashburner, Wellbeing Lead at The Doctors' Association UK, about how to maintain your physical and mental health during the pandemic.

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I Am Mortified!

I Am Mortified!

My husband had a conference call today. It was minimized so I thought it was just a speakerphone call. It wasn't.
He didn't have any idea because he was focused on his work.
I was wandering around in a sleepy stupor to and from the bathroom. They saw.
One of them said, "hey, I just saw your wife's boobs!"
Once I realized what was happening, I grabbed a baby blanket and tried to crawl away, which they apparently could see as well, and I could hear them all laughing. My husband couldn't even breathe he was laughing so hard.
I was pretty embarrassed. More embarrassed when I found out the hospital chaplain was on the call. I can only hope I made someone's day.

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But it’s not just bad luck that we have to worry about when staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic. While bad things sometimes do happen to good people, the things that we do (or don’t do) can also have far-reaching consequences.

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The two main things that can have a negative impact on your well-being are a lack of physical activity and a lack of social contact. We’re called social animals for a reason: we need other people to thrive.

According to Dr. Ashburner, it’s recommended that everybody does some form of physical activity each and every day.

“For many people who are now working from home or not working at all due to social distancing, it is likely that their physical activity will also be reduced. It is, therefore, more important that they make time for this every day.”

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Thanks For Ruining My Breakfast

Thanks For Ruining My Breakfast

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Guess Whose Patient Has Been Diagnosed Positive And Now The Night Shift Doesn't Want To Come, So I Have 12 More Hours Ahead

Guess Whose Patient Has Been Diagnosed Positive And Now The Night Shift Doesn't Want To Come, So I Have 12 More Hours Ahead

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Classic Quarantine Haircut

Classic Quarantine Haircut

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She continued: “The NHS recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week which is best spread throughout the week. They also recommend doing muscle-strengthening exercise such as yoga or lifting weights twice a week.”

Dr. Ashburner stressed how important it is for your mental health to maintain contact with friends and family. “We recommend that some form of social contact is made every day, even if you don’t particularly feel like it. This is best in the form of telephone calls or video calls but texting, social media, and playing games online are all ways to feel socially connected,” the doctor said.

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“Try to get creative. perhaps you could set up a virtual book club, film night, or quiz night,” she added.

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When You Think You’re Being Discreet Buying Adult Toys Online

When You Think You’re Being Discreet Buying Adult Toys Online

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#9

I Tried To Bake My Daughter A Birthday Cake But I Made A Butthole Instead

I Tried To Bake My Daughter A Birthday Cake But I Made A Butthole Instead

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The doctor said that it’s difficult to predict the effect that the coronavirus pandemic will have on mental health. “There are numerous COVID-19 related factors that could worsen someone’s mental wellbeing, both relating to effects of the virus, for example, trauma, physical disability and bereavement, and the effects of the measures used to prevent the virus, like social isolation, relationship breakdown, loss of occupation and financial difficulties,” she told Bored Panda.

“Unfortunately, many people’s homes are not a safe environment which can also put both their physical and mental wellbeing at risk. Others may have lost their usual coping mechanisms and could turn to more harmful ways of coping such as alcohol or other substances. Healthcare workers are also particularly at risk due to occupational trauma and stress.”

#10

The Printer Exploded

The Printer Exploded

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#12

My 4 Year Old Nephew About Killed Me Last Night At 2 Am. He Moved His Child Sized Storm Trooper Into The Hall Next To The Bathroom

My 4 Year Old Nephew About Killed Me Last Night At 2 Am. He Moved His Child Sized Storm Trooper Into The Hall Next To The Bathroom

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Dr. Ashburner mused that we might see the ripple effects of the coronavirus on mental health for many months (and possibly even years) to come. “However, the most crucial point is that mental health services will remain open throughout this crisis and will continue to provide support and treatment to anyone who needs it, so please do not be afraid to seek help.”

The doctor shared that the NHS provides information about mental health right here.

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As If COVID-19 And Losing Our Jobs Weren't Bad Enough, We Just Lost Both Cars To A Tree

As If COVID-19 And Losing Our Jobs Weren't Bad Enough, We Just Lost Both Cars To A Tree

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#14

My Kids Waiting For The Bus Today. Happy April Fools' Day

My Kids Waiting For The Bus Today. Happy April Fools' Day

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#15

My Only Computer Dies Just When The Country Goes Into Lockdown And Uni Puts Everything Online. Also, The Warranty Just Expired Last Month

My Only Computer Dies Just When The Country Goes Into Lockdown And Uni Puts Everything Online. Also, The Warranty Just Expired Last Month

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A 2015 meta-analysis of over 308k people found that you are 50 percent more likely to die if you have weaker social relationships.

"If we think about loneliness as this adaptive response kind of like hunger and thirst, it's this unpleasant state that motivates us to seek out social connections just like hunger motivates us to seek out food," lead study author Julianne Holt-Lunstad explained to Business Insider how our need for relationships is hardwired into us.

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However, she pointed out that during the pandemic, people need to endure the lack of social contact to protect their health. It’s a real dilemma, but you can maintain social connections by phoning, messaging, or video chatting with the people you care about. It’s a crutch, but it’s the best alternative at this time.

#16

Try Not To Sneeze When Using An Eyelash Curler

Try Not To Sneeze When Using An Eyelash Curler

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#17

Wanted To Start My Day With A Big Coffee. The Splat Even Has A Face

Wanted To Start My Day With A Big Coffee. The Splat Even Has A Face

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is going on with the lady on the bed? Funny face but you should probably remove electronics away from liquids before taking pictures.

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A Pipe Broke Upstairs

A Pipe Broke Upstairs

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Meanwhile, on the flip side, most of us stuck at home are likely moving far less than we normally would. Just 2 weeks of inactivity can start reducing your muscle mass. This also affects your heart which we sometimes forget is also a muscle.

So keep moving and keep contacting your loved ones, dear Pandas—we might not be able to avoid bad luck, but we can be prepared to deal with it when it strikes. 

#20

Quarantine Is Going Well In My Neighborhood

Quarantine Is Going Well In My Neighborhood

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#21

Doggy Had An Accident. Roomba Found It

Doggy Had An Accident. Roomba Found It

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spirit wolf
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another Class A stress inducer. I commend your bravado, brave citizens of the world.

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#22

Hiked Two Hours To Set Up A Picnic, Returned To This

Hiked Two Hours To Set Up A Picnic, Returned To This

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#23

I Installed My Own Microwave Today And Saved $150 In Install Fees

I Installed My Own Microwave Today And Saved $150 In Install Fees

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80 Van
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I admire the dedication of finishing the install even after shattering the stove.

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Supposed To Be My Bachelor Party Today. Now It's A Party For 1. It Might Feel Odd Later When I Strip For Myself

Supposed To Be My Bachelor Party Today. Now It's A Party For 1. It Might Feel Odd Later When I Strip For Myself

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#27

Strawberry And Gratis Snake ?

Strawberry And Gratis Snake ?

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Stuart Miller
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I assume the black blob is to protect the identity of the snake.

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Foxxy (The Original)
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor lil snakey, it's only a baby. If it was still alive I hope it was released.

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Rissie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope they took it home because it was hiding underneath and wiggled up during the ride home. Pretty snek.

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spirit wolf
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

STOP!!! WHAT?? HOW?? I may never venture into the fruit section again.

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Catlady6000
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You really don't want to know the number of critters that come in with the produce

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Tahani
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Old post from Canada. https://www.narcity.com/news/ca/bc/bc-woman-reportedly-finds-live-snake-in-packaged-strawberries-from-canadian-grocery-chain They let go tho

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Kathy Baylis
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where are these people buying their food? I’m 59 years old and have been buying my own groceries for decades—-not just from grocery stores, but farmers markets and roadside stands out in the boondocks as well—-and I have never ever encountered a package of fruit or vegetables with a snake, large spider, or other creepy critter—-short of Med flies—-in it. I have bought meat that looked good on top but was rotten on bottom, where it didn’t show. That got returned immediately. But never anything like this.

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The Random Merp
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hopefully the snake made it! Don't know the exact species, but you can tell it's not venomous due to its head shape.

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My sister will never eat strawberries ever again. She hates snakes.

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Sarah Sabater
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

After seeing the original post I'm so intrigued by the artistic censoring - so many questions

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Aaron Salas
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the black blob is 2 hide the hole that they put the snakein through

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Sam T Godfrey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would make me happy, so long as I knew it was a friendly snake...

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Regina Phalange
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

im sooooooooooooooooo happy for u about the fact that there's plastic wrap on the box

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Bettye McKee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How could this happen? Was the complete packaging process done by a machine?

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JJM
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He must have been hiding when they were packaged. What do you do...do you toss them, keep them, wash them? I couldn't touch them if I'd bought them and would probably never buy strawberries ever again.

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Leslea Freeman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG I would have had a coronary right then and there! I am so scared of snakes!

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Teresa Groth
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now you have something to say to the head of produce dept at the store I am sure that he would like too hear your enlightened opinion on this snake 🐍!

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Recai Aşkar
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the snake is free beside of the strawberries plus they should proggresive their job step by step. Snake is not enough...

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kkathleen517
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor snake, I hope they set it free of it was still alive. They get a bad wrap but look how tiny and cute

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Cheryl Fontaine
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A little garter snake... I hope it was still alive and you put it in your garden....

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Rhana Wyble
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would die! I hate snakes! I would be screaming for my dogs & cats!

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Patricia Kasprowski
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does it count as courage when you don't scream and run when you see a snake on screen?

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Johanne Trudeau
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a garter snake, take the package outside and release the snake and wash the strawberries... Problem solved...

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Patricia Rix
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should be top of the list! If I accidentally picked this up I would still be screaming!

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Thomas Es Thomas
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a poisonous snake. Find a nice aquarium for her and feed her insects.

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AzKhaleesi
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope the blob is to cover the store brand.... then again, I'd very much like to know what store these came from.

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Lory
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sweet Mary, Jesus, and Joseph!! I would c**p my pants and die. Ugh!!!

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love snakes. I would keep him. A Southern Indigo got into the garage at work one day and some women where trying to kill it with a shovel. I screamed, "No! Leave him alone!" And I grabbed him and dragged him outside and put him in the woods. Everyone totally freaked out, "What if it had bit you?!?!” "Then I would clean off the bite and put a band-aid on it, duh!"

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#28

Apparently My Extroverted Neighbours Are Not Doing Well On Day 24 Of Quarantine

Apparently My Extroverted Neighbours Are Not Doing Well On Day 24 Of Quarantine

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Ellen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah that was done likely by a cat, don't tell me I'm wrong. Cats love messing with blinds it's a fact but we love them anyway

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#29

Got Two Identical Pieces And The One I Need Is Missing

Got Two Identical Pieces And The One I Need Is Missing

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#30

Spent Months Creating And Printing A Card Game That Requires Bodily Contact, Just In Time For My Shipment To Arrive Mid-Quarantine

Spent Months Creating And Printing A Card Game That Requires Bodily Contact, Just In Time For My Shipment To Arrive Mid-Quarantine

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sell it when quarantine is lifted! We'll all want human contact after this

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#32

So Today's Supposed To Be The Best Day Of My Life. Now I'm Just Going To Have To Settle For The Next Best Option

So Today's Supposed To Be The Best Day Of My Life. Now I'm Just Going To Have To Settle For The Next Best Option

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#33

Poor Kid

Poor Kid

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Johnny
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw a video where in one town you could tell the police when your child's birthday is and in the video, about 8 cops drove up with lights and sirens, and then they all sang happy birthday over their PA's -- the kid loved it.

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#34

I Burnt My Hand Taking Tomato Soup Out Of The Microwave. The Toast I Was Making Popped Up And It Scared Me

I Burnt My Hand Taking Tomato Soup Out Of The Microwave. The Toast I Was Making Popped Up And It Scared Me

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That how you know you've had too much alone time when the toaster can sneak up on you.

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#35

When Your April Fools' Prank Is To Replace All The Mugs In The Office, But Everyone Works From Home Now

When Your April Fools' Prank Is To Replace All The Mugs In The Office, But Everyone Works From Home Now

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#36

First Day Of Quarantine And My Shower Decided To Fall Apart

First Day Of Quarantine And My Shower Decided To Fall Apart

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#37

Hello, The Stupidest Thing I've Ever Done

Hello, The Stupidest Thing I've Ever Done

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#38

A Gallon Jar Of Honey Cracked And Spilled In My Friend’s Car The Other Day

A Gallon Jar Of Honey Cracked And Spilled In My Friend’s Car The Other Day

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spirit wolf
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Class A stress and panic inducer. Just looking at it is enough to cause it.

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Wedding Was Cancelled Due To COVID-19. I've Been On Hold With Capital One Travel For 7 Hours Trying To Cancel Honeymoon Hotel

Wedding Was Cancelled Due To COVID-19. I've Been On Hold With Capital One Travel For 7 Hours Trying To Cancel Honeymoon Hotel

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Johnny
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I called Alaska Airlines to cancel some flights due to Covid, there was a 9 hour wait, but they had a callback feature, I just entered my phone number and a service rep called me back later that day. Well, their computer called me back, I still had to wait a few minutes to talk to the agent but it was much better than listening to hold-music for 9 hours.

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#40

Picked Up Dinner From A Local Restaurant. Sauce Leaked, Bag Broke, Dinner Said Hello To The Garage Floor

Picked Up Dinner From A Local Restaurant. Sauce Leaked, Bag Broke, Dinner Said Hello To The Garage Floor

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