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A significant number of people have a personality trait that makes them pursue flawlessness. Known as perfectionists, they can feel severely disturbed by even the smallest mistakes and errors, which often make their lives quite challenging.Not sure if you are one? The pictures you’ll find below are a great test to find that out. If you cringe at every single one, chances are that you have a perfectionist hiding inside of you.

#1

This Chandelier At A Restaurant I Ate At Bothers Me So Much

Crystal chandelier hanging below an ornate ceiling medallion in a room with large windows and vintage decor, highlighting imperfect details.

I’ll be honest, I lost my appetite.

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Kabuki Kitsune
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5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one has been on here before. As was noted the first time, the building is a protected historic structure. During a renovation, a drop ceiling was placed in to cover the historic ceiling. The chandelier is modern, and was added at the same time. However as the plaster ceiling medallion is original, and close to 100 years old. The new owners could not modify it, so left it in place and moved the chandelier over to a position that wouldn't damage it. Basically, historic building codes dictate this kind of construction, and doing anything (like putting a hole in that medallion), would cost the homeowner thousands, if not more in fines and repair.

Uncle Panda
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5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did somebody forget the beam that was supposed to be above the center of the rosette?

Chewie Baron
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5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would refuse to sit down. I’d leave.

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    #2

    Faux Tile Done

    Wall tiles misaligned with overlapping edges, showing an imperfect pattern that may annoy people with OCD.

    I saw it in the bathroom at the nail salon where I got a pedicure.

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    Verfin22
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If done correctly, you wouldn't have noticed. It's basically wallpaper.

    G A
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes we know. It's the 'if done correctly' part....

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    No english

    #3

    I Got A New Faber-Castell Colour Pencils Today And I Saw This Pencils Label

    Set of colored pencils perfectly aligned in a case, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

    It’s been bothering me for hours.

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    TTorrest Author
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nooooo! And in a set of ARTIST pencils, too! They should know better!!

    G A
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lay it round the other way....

    Uncle Panda
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That one is the 'collectors' edition' pencil.

    When we said that a significant number of people are plagued by perfectionism, studies have found that the actual number is over 85%. And it seems to be on the rise, as research conducted between 1989 and 2016 found that levels of perfectionism in college students increased by 10%. It also revealed that perfectionism caused by societal pressure increased at twice the rate. 

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    “These findings suggest that recent generations of college students have higher expectations of themselves and others than previous generations,” explained the lead author of the study, Dr. Thomas Curran. “Today’s young people are competing with each other in order to meet societal pressures to succeed and they feel that perfectionism is necessary in order to feel safe, socially connected and of worth.”

    #4

    My Puzzle Is Missing One Piece, But Has A Duplicate Of Another Piece

    Incomplete jigsaw puzzle with a missing and misplaced piece highlighting imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

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    Glix Drap
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Puzzling how that could happen.

    Ace
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    5 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does it help to realise that somewhere out there is another person with your piece, and that you've got their's?

    Uncle Panda
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see a Lifetime network movie in the works.

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    Tim Perry
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Box said 1000 pieces, you got 1000 pieces.

    Michael Largey
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the better metaphors for life I've seen.

    Uncle Panda
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hump day at the puzzle factory?

    #5

    I Declare War On The Temperature People. Ruined The Perfect Photo

    Digital clock displaying repetitive numbers 22:22 with temperature and date, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people.

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    Glix Drap
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gently warm it over a candle in the next 60 seconds. Alternatively, break out the PhotoShop.

    #6

    At My Parents House

    Gas stove with uneven k**b alignment on granite countertop, showing one k**b out of place that may annoy people with OCD.

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    Robert T
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's nothing. My oven is two whole units to the left! LOL

    SM
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would bother me less than the one above.

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    Uncle Panda
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's for holidays when there are too many cooks in the kitchen and someone always needs to look in the oven while you're using the cooktop.

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    Younger people also feel the urge to maintain perfection because of their social media use. They are pressured to be perfect in comparison to others whose lifestyles and appearances are portrayed as flawless online. 

    Parents also contribute to the rising perfectionism, as their behaviors have a huge influence on their children’s habits, values, beliefs, and self-image. Those caregivers who demand excellence or are perfectionists themselves, unknowingly, can encourage their children to grow up as people who pursue high standards and refuse to settle for anything that doesn’t seem up to par.

    Perhaps they pushed their kids to be the best they could be (even if it’s with good intentions), or maybe they made their kids feel like no matter what they do, they aren’t doing it well enough.

    #7

    My Husband Got Me Some Gifts To Help Challenge My OCD In Small, Manageable Ways

    White dice scattered on a lined spiral notebook, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

    I don't know what I find more upsetting: the lopsided notebook or the lack of alignment on the dots of the die.

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    Gordon
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't (think) I have OCD - But OMG ! This is making me crazy !

    Never Snarky
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would challenge me right to the loony bin.

    Pittsburgh rare
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have OCD and still find the dice difficult to read.

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    #8

    I Get Mad Every Time I Walk Past This

    Double doors with uneven handles and dirty panels, an example of imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

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    Robert T
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what happens when you accept a free Windows upgrade!

    Brandi VanSteenwyk
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Took me a moment... The Windows!! Why would someone do that? It's another conspiracy.

    Data1001
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What bothers me far more than the mismatched windows is the rickety, rotting wood steps leading up to a much fancier set of doors.

    Squirrel Chaser
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe they got a discount as factory second?

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    #9

    I Know You Felt The Same Pain Before

    Two imperfectly sharpened pencils held side by side showing uneven tips, illustrating imperfection and OCD annoyance.

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    Touhou Youyoumu
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    5 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    AAAAHHHHH 😡

    camomooey
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cheap c**p pencil sharpeners. They don't make them like they used to.

    Learner Panda
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Signs of a cheap make of pencil.

    Pittsburgh rare
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... and that's how I ended up with an inch long pencil

    TTorrest Author
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why ya gotta twirl the pencil in the electric sharpener, people.

    While the drive for excellence can result in self-discipline, ambition, and exceptional work quality, it can also lead people to self-sabotage. The desire for perfection can cause poor time management and procrastination.

    A perfectionist can become so worried about doing things flawlessly that they put off doing anything at all. The fear of failing can also be paralyzing, which makes doing things take much longer. It also stifles creativity, increases self-doubt, and prevents taking on new challenges. 

    #10

    The Door Of This House

    Blue house entrance with uneven porch steps, white railings, and a round roof, showing imperfections that may annoy people with OCD.

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    OneWithRatsAndKefir
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only way to make this work would be to find a way to redirect a visitor’s gaze. The door is supposed to be at the centre, so the empty space to our left on the porch would need to be filled with something to distract the eye from the uneven balance. Maybe a wall trellis, with a table and chair. Maybe something to hang from either ‘window’ of the patio to make it more of a room rather than entrance, like vines or lights or bug curtains.

    camomooey
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, a couple of chairs and a small table, with some plants. Perfect.

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    AP
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe a double door entrance could fix that

    TTorrest Author
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing it was originally a double door and they closed up one of them.

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    Kabuki Kitsune
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remodeled home. It was originally a side by side duplex, which had two doors evenly spaced in the front. When converted to a single occupancy home, one redundant door was removed, creating this kind of off center type.

    Loudawg76
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am getting exponentially disturbed and stressed with every picture in this list 😳😳😳

    Uncle Panda
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A 2-family home converted to a single residence?

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    #11

    This Floor Alignment

    Hallway with misaligned floor patterns between two connected rooms, a detail likely to annoy people with OCD.

    This is The floor at my school. The only place where the alignment is off, further in the corridor the alignment is perfect.

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    Cheese
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    5 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Earthquakes are common in my area and the school floor doesn't look like this, although it is crackëd.

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    Annie Kitson
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2 vinyl layers working from opposite directions.Both had the same measurements but this happened because they came towards each other. Seen it in a public area but with tiles. Expensive mistake to rip up and start again. "Excuse, but we thought it would be quicker" !

    Adina Montgomery
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paint hopscotch lines and make it a challenge! 😹

    Data1001
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just saw this in another article today.

    #12

    This Christmas Tree

    Roundabout with a Christmas tree slightly off-center, surrounded by muddy snow, illustrating imperfect things that may annoy people with OCD.

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    Uncle Panda
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see a late night episode of dragging it off center as a prank but why would you do this on purpose?

    Emma London
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the park was covered in snow when the tree was erected.

    Ace
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Positioned to maximise visibility from the streets around it. I forgive them.

    All of this puts a lot of stress on a person, leading them to burnout, overextension, and distress. This may translate into relationships, too, as perfectionists, especially other-oriented ones, expect the people around them to be perfect and are highly critical of those who don’t meet their standards. They might make critical comments as well that, in the long run, cause frustration and resentment and, as a result, hinder relationships.

    #13

    Almost Perfect

    Tall building with misaligned windows, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people with OCD tendencies.

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    Chrissie Anit
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you insert pictures into a word document.

    Yrral Spavit
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too windy a day for using the old plumb-bob?

    Uncle Panda
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My guess is that each set of offsets represents a different work day,because they measured from the right one day, the left the next...

    Kabuki Kitsune
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you note, it's in groups of two, other than the top three floors. Pre-fabricated sections likely arrived on site and weren't labeled which side was the front... or back. So when they put the prefab sections in, they kept flipping them around. It's enough of a slight difference that they likely didn't notice the wonky way the windows went while the building wasn't complete.

    Honey
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There’s one in Calgary, AB that’s infuriating https://sl.bing.net/g4oSWBciyT6

    #14

    Whoever Made This Clearly Shouldn't Have

    Colorful interlocking foam puzzle mat with misplaced letters and numbers, an imperfect arrangement that may annoy people with OCD.

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    P R
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For kids with dislexis

    OneHappyPuppy
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The wrong edges bother me even more

    Data1001
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you look, those are interlocking tiles, so they *could* be put in the proper order. But it's likely the result of a designer not paying attention to the color order of the letters, when designing the numbers.

    #15

    This Manhole Cover

    Uneven manhole cover disrupting the circular pattern of bricks, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

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    Jimmy Haystack
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The man hole was there before the stonework. Blame the designer.

    The other two main types of perfectionists—self-oriented and socially prescribed—tend to place excessively high expectations on themselves and not as much on others. Self-oriented perfectionists put a lot of high demands on themselves and measure their worth and satisfaction by external achievements. They are often highly motivated, conscientious, and prone to obsessive thinking, anxiety, and worrying.

    Socially prescribed perfectionists put similar pressures on themselves because they believe that other people expect them to be flawless, and if they fail to meet these standards, they will be very critical of them. This can lead to them having low self-esteem, which they hide behind self-deprecating humor.

    #16

    Maintenance Replaced A Lightbulb Today

    Bathroom light fixture with three bulbs, one emitting a different color temperature, causing an imperfect look annoying to people with OCD.

    And honestly it might bother me enough to go buy three matching ones myself. Good grief.

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    camomooey
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just move the yellow one to the middle, and put the middle one on the left. Fixed!

    Ace
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I spent a good thirty seconds thinking they had replaced two...

    David
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know a person that did similar bc that was the bulb they had on hand, but they swapped the places of the bulbs so it looked like a pattern

    Uncle Panda
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    5 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    CostCo had a deal on LED bulbs that made them free at the register, so I bought *one* pack and replaced all of the lightbulbs on my first floor. I found at least six different types of bulbs in use, from the one compact fluorescent that actually worked to multiple brightness bulbs in the same fixture. I feel like I see much better under the cool white light of the LEDs.

    Uncle Panda
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    5 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was a hidden cost, though. I always thought the walls of my house were an odd tan color but under the white LEDs, they're pink! Or skin toned for a seriously ill caucasian. Five years later, I've almost completed a rehab that covers that mess with red cedar planks.

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    #17

    Light-Switch Is Installed And It Fits Perfect

    Light switch plate warped and misaligned above imperfect tile grout and door frame, showing common OCD annoyances.

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    #18

    Every Sink In This Bathroom Has A Different Faucet

    Public restroom sinks with misaligned faucets and a mirror reflecting imperfect bathroom fixtures, highlighting OCD annoyances.

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    Robert T
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't have to faucet. Just let youself flow!

    Uncle Panda
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bathroom in a home improvement center?

    Ashtophet
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Just install what you already have…”

    camomooey
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Replaced at different times.

    AP
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    at least they are consistently inconsistent

    Verfin22
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe handicap reasons?

    Perfectionism isn’t a medical condition, but perfectionist tendencies can overlap with or cause certain mental health disorders, like obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, and social anxiety. If a person notices that their perfectionism feels more like a burden and less like a motivator, it might be a good idea to find some coping strategies to prevent the drive for flawlessness from consuming one’s life.

    #19

    Brand New Ketchup. Taller Bottle, Same Volume, No Longer Fits In Cupboard

    Two Heinz ketchup bottles in a pantry, one nearly empty and the other full, highlighting imperfect things that annoy.

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    Agfox
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Keep the container in the fridge once it's been opened, as advised by Heinz https://www.allrecipes.com/heinz-settles-ketchup-storage-debate-7556212

    Gourdeous
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cold ketchup is revolting. It also has so much vinegar and sugar in I'm not sure anything can survive. When my granny died, we were still on the original (glass) bottle of ketchup she bought when we were toddlers

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    Glix Drap
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wash the old container out and decant the contents of the new container into it. Or move the shelf up if you can.

    JoNo
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most likely the new container cost more.

    WindySwede
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    for the consumer, not the producer?

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    Never Snarky
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cereal boxes keep getting taller so they don’t fit in cabinets. But there is less in the boxes.

    Robert T
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a similar problem with my refrigerator. The current one fits underneath the cupboard. Any new ones seem to be 5cm taller and will not fit. Still looking for a carpenter that will be able to remake the door.

    camomooey
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The store probably had to rearrange their shelf too. Why do they do this?!

    L Norton
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently, Heinz did not check with you first?

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    #20

    Mildly Infuriating Level : Refund

    Black mold shapes inside a baking mold with symmetrical patterns, showing a setup that might trigger OCD tendencies.

    The waffles are probably not very interesting hahah because the results aren't too bad. At least still looks like a mini waffle. But it probably doesn't look good either... I'm not a very good waffle maker.
    I actually don't mind keeping it! But still trying my best to get a refund or send me a new set of properly mirrored pans.

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    AP
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    only mildly infuriating? it's absolutely unusable!

    Learner Panda
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rotate (whichever one is removable) 180 degrees and problem solved.

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    Annie Kitson
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pry the bottom one out, turn it twice and it will line up. Most of these can be pried off for thorough cleaning. There is an element that heats the plate, usually they aren't wired to the plate.

    Tim Douglass
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. Won't work. The two plates here are identical, you need the opposite in order to get them to line up.

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    #21

    This Shelf Setup That Makes It Nearly Impossible To Grab A Jar Of Salsa

    Grocery shelf with jars misaligned and a hand adjusting one, showing imperfect organization frustrating people with OCD.

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    Touhou Youyoumu
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just infuriating. 😕

    Never Snarky
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a shelf in my refrigerator door like that.

    OneHappyPuppy
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those translucent flaps can be lifted, at least in most supermarkets I've been to

    The first step towards managing perfectionism is to become aware of the thoughts that fuel such tendencies, says Jason Drake, a licensed clinical social worker. He suggests journaling, as it can help to identify thoughts and behaviors of perfectionism.

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    Every time you grapple with it, try to write down any thoughts that come to mind when you feel you need to do something flawlessly, whether they’re rational or not. “Once you identify the thoughts, themes, and behaviors, then you can start to change them,” explains Drake.

    #22

    I’m Annoyed Every Time I See This

    White engraved wooden plaque with chipped edges and green backlight, displaying imperfect lettering that may annoy people with OCD.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mad E in Ngland.

    Zoe Vokes
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The homemade quality of the sign bothers me more than the odd E position. It’s scruffy, c*****d, the edges are rough, but worst of all they didn’t remove the inside of the letter cutouts on MAD but they did everywhere else.

    Giles McArdell
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah Ngland, ancient homeland of the Ngles.

    #23

    How Papa John’s Cut This Pizza

    Pepperoni pizza with unevenly cut slices in a box, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

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    Uncle Panda
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Papa John's is inedible no matter how you slice it.

    Joe Russo
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How the f**k? I worked at Pizza Hut like 35 years ago and it would be much harder to cut it this way instead of symmetrically.

    Touhou Youyoumu
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somebody not paid enough to care.

    #24

    Why?

    Mismatched wall paneling design around an electrical outlet, highlighting imperfect details that annoy people with OCD.

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    Uncle Panda
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    5 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the last few weeks, I've repositioned or added approximately 25 outlets and switches because I had the walls open as part of a general rehab of a 95 year old log cabin. That outlet is likely attached to a stud (to the right is my guess) and was installed before the trim pieces were mounted. That kind of outlet can be moved a few inches, but somehow the stud is always in the way of the direction you need to move.

    Papa
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I understand, but in this case the wall panel widths could have been adjusted to accommodate the outlet location.

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    BoredSomm
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm weirdly okay with this tbh

    P R
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The outlet could/should be put on the other side of the stud

    Norm Gilmore
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an electrician I find this so annoying! But if I was a layman the amount of work involved in cutting the mitre joints and placing them around? Personally I would have kept the piece as a straight and notched it.

    okpkpkp
    Community Member
    5 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would have been cheaper to hire an electrician to move the box.

    Ace
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Because".

    Perfectionist thoughts are often about feeling not good enough. So try to alter them with positive self-talk, like saying to yourself, “It’s okay to feel this way, I’m doing my best,” or “I’ve totally got this.”

    Other practices that can help cope with perfection are accepting your mistakes and adopting a good-enough mindset. Try to understand that making a mistake is not the end of the world. It’s actually the opposite. An error expands our world by allowing us to grow, learn, and do better. So try to enjoy the challenge you face and learn from it instead of beating yourself up about it.

    #25

    Door Handle

    Two white cabinet doors misaligned, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people with OCD tendencies.

    They are both left doors.

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    #26

    The Picture Speaks For Itself

    Chandelier with multiple light bulbs, one bulb emits different color, showing imperfect things that annoy.

    Wow, and also the person's house I was in with this light didn’t even bother fixing it! Which makes me infuriated.

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For some reason we have one 'cool' and one 'warm' white globe in the lights in my lounge room. The warm one is also much dimmer. Mildly annoying, but I can't be bothered fixing it because I have to get a pretty high step to change them, where as my dad only needs a small one, so I just ignore it. If I ever have the energy to be bothered I will change it, until then I can't complain.

    Often, perfectionists establish unrealistic goals that make them stressed. So to combat it, they should set more achievable tasks for themselves and break them down into smaller, more manageable tasks that can lead to more feelings of accomplishment and fewer feelings of failure and anxiety. 

    #28

    This Poster At Work Bothers Me Everyday. Once You See It, You Can't Unsee It

    Poster showing the 5 steps to hand safety with illustrated gloves and grip tips for OCD and perfectionism awareness.

    It was the fact the fingers don't match. But now I see a willy and can't unsee it thanks to reddit comments. I hate the poster more now.

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    #29

    Who Needs A Perfectly Useful Drain?

    Bathroom floor tiles with a poorly aligned drain setup, a common imperfect thing that annoys people with OCD.

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    Touhou Youyoumu
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just stupid.

    Pamina
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where's the water running off to?

    #30

    Mildly Infuriating Lights In A Hotel

    Wall lamps in a hallway, unevenly spaced and misaligned, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

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    DowntownStevieB
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only do I hate the placement, but I also hate the lights themselves.

    David Elliott
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe this is the 12th floor of a hotel, so the 12th lamp is out of line when you get off the elevator.

    #31

    How This TV Isn’t Centered On The Wall

    Stone fireplace with a mounted flat screen TV, wooden mantel, and a small electronic device below the television.

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    Miriam Insidecor
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TVs shouldn't be placed over a fireplace anyway.

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was going to say it might not be functional, but it looks like one of those fake fireplace heaters, so it will still get too hot for tv.

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fire/heater is out of alignment too

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on where you're sitting to watch.

    #32

    This One Made My Eyes Bleed

    Modern apartment building with uneven balcony alignment, a detail that might bother those with OCD tendencies.

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    #33

    Why?

    Aerial view of a circular plaza with a tall chimney in the center, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people.

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    #34

    I Just Bought These Books And Why Is 2 Uneven

    Four black and red hardcover Berserk manga volumes, neatly aligned on a wooden shelf.

    Seriously I ordered a replacement.

    Boomertheskylander Report

    Glix Drap
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so you can channel your inner berserker rage.

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of the Monk dvds, but I'm not convinced it wasn't intentional in that case, because the character is trying to overcome OCD.

    Zoe Vokes
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just Googled the Monk DVDs and yeah, that was definitely done on purpose.

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    Adrian
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would drive me berserk!

    karen snyder
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wabi-sabi: the intentional imperfection that highlights perfection. Probably not, but that's the line I would offer my guests.

    #35

    The Alignment Of These Doorknobs In My New Apartment

    Closet doors with misaligned knobs creating an imperfect look that might annoy people with OCD.

    This door is actually the entrance to my bedroom, when I am home next I will be sure to do some closer investigating. Hopefully it has just been installed upside down/backwards which would be an easy fix! Thanks for the pointers friends, all I see when I look over at night are these two knobs staring me down with their imperfections.

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    5 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Surely the door isn't just upside down because the handle would be on the outside of door,next to frame, when flipped?

    Sly Schlang
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paint a crooked smile under it

    #36

    I See This Every Day And It Drives Me Mad

    Imperfect sidewalk drain cover misaligned between pavement and asphalt, a detail that might annoy people with OCD.

    The rest of the path is perfectly normal - but this one section is completely out of order, like someone did this and now it lives in my head rent free every day.

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    Giles McArdell
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With the correct hook you can lift this out and switch it round. I swear road workers do this sh1t deliberately to mess with OCDers'

    rustyscate
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    #37

    The Way These Lights Are Aligned

    Retail store aisle with neatly arranged shelves and displays, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That smells of an electrician that couldn't be arsed fixing it!

    Kabuki Kitsune
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably pipework or something in the way that no one wanted to cut and reposition.

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's an easy fix as the lights are most likely wired with flex, get a ladder, pop out a ceiling tile, move light over, replace tile.

    Papa
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe a more appropriate heading would be "The way these lights AREN'T aligned."

    #38

    The Design Of This Bathroom Wall. It Is Very Disorienting

    Bathroom with mismatched and imperfect tile patterns on walls, likely annoying for people with OCD due to uneven design.

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    quentariel
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually kinda like this as an accent wall and it's well done. But please level the curtain rod.

    LiuLiu
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    leftover tile?

    Honey
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes me dizzy. Can you imagine coming home drunk to that?

    Linnoff
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is how you make someone fall in the shower

    Ben
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    reminds me of 90s graphic designs.

    Brandi VanSteenwyk
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please tell me that the curtain is also mounted off-kilter.

    Uncle Panda
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Visual representation of the difference between 'can' and 'should'.

    Never Snarky
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’d certainly be afraid of falling. Besides, it’s ugly.

    #39

    This Unevenly Distributed V-Shape

    Group of people dressed in black with white ties standing on steps, showcasing imperfect alignment that may annoy those with OCD

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    Ashtophet
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like this is the picture taken just before a perfect one!

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely an amateur photographer! I have a lot of professional photographers in my family/friends and they would not stand for this. They rarely have to rearrange people in poses because they instinctually put them in the right position first time.

    Zoe Vokes
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s an ugly photo. Why not have them standing on the same step? Is the person at the front supposed to be the centre of interest? Were they trying to get everyone the same height by making the smaller people stand on higher steps? Because it just makes the people at the back them smaller and harder to see.

    Shanaaia
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Distributed by intelligence

    #40

    As You Love To Hate Broken Patterns So Much. I Ride My Bike Across It When I Do Groceries

    Patterned pavement with irregular tile alignment that might annoy people with OCD due to imperfect arrangement.

    I live in the Netherlands and this is in Beek en Donk and believe it might be in the Beek section of.

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    #41

    This Is Really Bothering Me In My New Flat

    Reflection of a person taking a photo of a glowing purple electric stove burner on a smooth cooktop surface, imperfect details visible.

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    Pseudonym For An Author
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NYC? I think I’ve seen this before on a different post

    #42

    Milk Carton Perfectly Done, Boss

    Partially opened milk carton with an imperfectly unscrewed cap, showing a common annoyance for people with OCD.

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    #43

    My Dad Does This To Avoid Cutting Pepperoni

    Pepperoni pizza with uneven slice sizes on a cutting board, showing imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

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    Nicole Weymann
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OT, but it took me decades to accidentally figure out that in the US peperoni is NOT another word for big chili peppers/elongated hot bell peppers. Ever since ALF aired in the 80s any pizza order (mis)translated from US tv shows into German would have people ask for "Pepperoni Pizza" as the usual staple, and I spent decades wondering why all Americans were so in love with a pizza whose only significant ingredient was chilies. (I German we call these sausage slices "Salami", and AFAIK so do people in Italy)

    Papa
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the US salami refers to a similar food, but it's for sandwiches, and is sized appropriately (about 12cm in diameter). You can buy it pre-sliced in packages, or sliced to whatever thickness you want at the deli counter.

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    he_aint_heavy
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I approve of this method. Sorry, the dad gets the win here.

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    replace the pepp with pineapple.. Though I would cut through it..

    Sly Schlang
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah and I just LOVE when cake or pizza has different sized slices. This way I can choose how much I want. And not this need to standardize.

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But he's still cutting the cheese.

    AP
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a chaos i can appreciate

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    #44

    The Position Of These Comic Books

    DC Comics graphic novels neatly arranged with superhero spines, a collection likely to annoy people with OCD.

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    Verfin22
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    CD's and DVD's are all sorted in alphabetical order. DO NOT put one back wrong. I will know.

    Zoe Vokes
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grrr. They’ve done it so wrong. The artwork puts them in order of release. Why put Hush part 2 before Hush part 1? Why not put other 2 part stories next to each other? 😡🤬🤯

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reeks of being too tired/lazy when putting books into shelf after moving! I have had books like this for years sometimes.

    Zoe Vokes
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reeks of somebody who enjoys chaos.

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    Glix Drap
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's one of those puzzles you find in escape games.

    #45

    This Bottle Cannot Stand On Its Own But Will Leak If Left Horizontal

    Hand holding a c*****d, imperfect glass perfume bottle, illustrating things that annoy people with OCD.

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    AP
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it didn't come with a stand?

    Norm Gilmore
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not pretty but a cardboard tube to size placed over the end?

    Sara Frazer
    Community Member
    5 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oooo I recently got a bottle of perfume like this. "Window 2 Soul" by Orabella. When I ordered it online the picture showed it standing upright, so I assumed it was a standing bottle .... NoOo they have some artsy chunky bottle that lays on its side and leaks, just a tiny bit, but like, your perfume should be in a bottle that does its job!!! It's actually a nice long-lasting scent, I'd call it amber and tropical. Luckily I bought it on sale and with a bunch of points from ulta, so I didn't pay much, but still. Stupid bottle. I have to prop it on my perfume shelf so it's standing upright

    SouthernGal
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First rule of design: Form follows function. Designer failed.

    Verfin22
    Community Member
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Make sure the cap is tight, and stand upright?

    Kat Pekin
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brain is in the gutter, I'm sorry.

    #46

    Planted The Palm Tree Near The Light Boss

    Tall palm tree oddly suspended on a pole in a busy street, showing an imperfect sight that may annoy people with OCD.

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    Giles McArdell
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Can you explain this?" - Okay, bit of a stretch but, the tree was delivered before the work crew was available to dig up the paving and plant it so the tree delivery people secured the tree in a location near to the site but out of reach of vandals.

    Kabuki Kitsune
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Common in florida, though it's not vandals. It's theft. You'd be surprised just how often it happens down here, but it's a very common problem where people will show up and steal plants that are being left out ready to plant. So, they do stunts like this to keep people from taking them. For context, this tree is actually surprisingly light. That's a queen palm, so you're looking at about 500 pounds of weight, counting the root ball. Three or four guys could rather easily carry that thing off.

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    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's an art installation in Wollongong, NSW

    Agfox
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Described by some as the "Sky Garden" in Wollongong Central, Wollongong, Australia

    Nicole Weymann
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "One tree does not a garden make!" - "Hold my beer!"

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    royal crablets
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You say he died when a coconut fell on his head?" "Nah mate, whole bloody coconut tree fell on him!"

    #47

    Would This Bother You?

    Leaned wooden shelf cluttered with items and bags blocking a white chair, showing imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

    Our leaning tower of bookshelf. Been leaving going on three years and it leans more with each passing year. No one’s bothered to replace it. No one’s bothered to figure out how to straighten it. It’s actually quite funny, “huh, does it look like it’s leaning more to you?”

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    Ashtophet
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    30 minutes with a screwdriver

    Uncle Panda
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    3 minutes with a drill driver to screw it to the sidewall.

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    Carol Bogdanowitz
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Immensely…and so does all the junk around it.

    Honey
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It should be a countdown as to when it will fall

    Max PePel
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The whole room is an eye-disaster

    Data1001
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Would this bother you?" Well, when it eventually toppled over and hit me on the head as I was sitting on the couch, "Yes."

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would not trust putting things in it, especially heavier things near the top.

    Sylvia Baker
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think I'd be sitting next to it

    Brandi VanSteenwyk
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am imagining a late night CRASH!! and furiously barking dogs, followed by me jumping out of bed and grabbing my gun!

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because you bought a cheap WalMart particle board bookshelf, throw it out and build a solid wood bookshelf.

    Glix Drap
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends if I were pissed or not.

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    #48

    Thread Ran Out Partially Through The Body, And I Replaced It With A Different Spool Of The Same Thread Color From The Same Brand But The Colors Off

    Embroidered patch of a fierce creature with leaves and a red flower on its back, highlighting imperfect things that annoy people.

    I can go over the initial part with the new thread but like bruh...

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    Ray Bolen
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see anything wrong

    Ellinor she/they/elle
    Community Member
    5 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The colour of the chin and ears part is different from the colour of the nose part

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    Lady Eowyn
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With any type of yarn/thread/floss, you have to watch out for dye lots. Always buy more than you'll need if it is important to match exactly.

    Data1001
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I was gonna say -- seems like one of those 'happy little accidents' that our friend Bob Ross used to talk about.

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    Kathleen
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why you should check batch numbers.

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    #49

    Was Driving Home And Spotted This Little Gem. Why?

    Gray house with misaligned windows and shutters surrounded by green lawn and trees, showing imperfect things for OCD viewers.

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    #50

    One Wrong Colored Crate Part 2 Electric Boogaloo

    Rows of blue plastic crates stacked neatly with one black crate disrupting the perfect pattern, not for you if you have OCD.

    hajile0108 Report

    AP
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    at least they are all the same size and flush

    #51

    This Progress Bar Is Hurting Me Personally

    50 percent progress circle on digital screen symbolizing imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

    reddit.com Report

    #52

    The Armrests Are Uneven In Size

    Modern blue privacy chair with curved high back and wooden armrests in office space, perfect for focus and concentration.

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    Glix Drap
    Community Member
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just for Hellboy's use.

    AP
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they must not like lefties

    #53

    Been Living Here For 22 Years And I Just Noticed The Lights Aren't Aligned

    Bright narrow hallway with uneven recessed lights and visible imperfections, illustrating things that annoy people with OCD.

    Also, the door on the right at the bottom of the rug always swings and catches it, its a lost cause in my household.

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    #54

    This Doesn’t Line Up

    Bathtub faucet with water flowing unevenly, surrounded by shampoo and conditioner bottles, highlighting imperfect bathroom details.

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now all the water in the tub tilts to the right!

    rustyscate
    Community Member
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone didn’t care to move the 2x4

    #55

    The Very Off Centre Shelf

    A white radiator with a shelf above it, items unevenly arranged, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people.

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    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just move it to the right ffs

    #56

    The Straw Hole Is Off Center

    Plastic soda cup lid with unevenly placed ice cubes, a detail likely to annoy people with OCD tendencies.

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    Ace
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't even have noticed this one.

    #57

    Mildly Infuriating Door Near Bristol, England

    Wooden door set in uneven stone wall with rough rocks and plants in front, highlighting imperfect architectural details for OCD viewers.

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    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes sense to me, you quite often have to work around old buildings' quirks. A smaller entrance way was needed but the door still needed an upright so it could be locked. The building I live in (600 years old) has many little oddities.

    Uncle Panda
    Community Member
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm finally getting close to replacing the front door on my old log cabin, but the space is irregular (like everything else in an old log cabin) and something like this is my best solution.

    #58

    The Alignment Of The Panels In This Elevator

    Close-up of imperfectly aligned metal and wood paneling that may annoy people with OCD due to misalignment.

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    #59

    Now That We Sold The House I Can Safely Post This

    White wooden railing with unevenly spaced spindles on a hardwood floor, a common OCD annoyance.

    I noticed the posts shortly after we moved in a couple years ago and was bothered by them every day. But I didn't say anything to the wife cause she would have made me do more renos.
    A couple days before move out she noticed it too.

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    #60

    Bought 16k Dice For A Mosaic, All From The Same Supplier, Supposedly The Same Size... The Black Ones Are ≈1.25% Smaller

    Imperfect pattern of white and black tiles arranged unevenly on a board, showcasing things that annoy people with OCD.

    I mean, they're listed as 8mm dice, after some closer research, the white ones are about 7.85mm on average and black 7.57 considering both can be rounded to 8, and we're talking a difference of 0.28mm here, I'm thinking they aren't going to take me too seriously... That and I literally searched for hours to find the absolute cheapest source I could since I was buying 16,000. Even 1¢ a piece would be $160. And would you expect better than 0.2mm precision for 1¢/die?

    I just expected whatever manufacturing process they used would have high variance die to die, but not color to color.

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    #61

    That One Green Locker Among All The Other Orange Ones

    Row of orange lockers with one green locker standing out, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

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    #62

    This Almost Perfect Pancake I Made

    Imperfect pancake with a small uneven edge cooking in a nonstick pan, showing a common annoyance for people with OCD.

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    #63

    My Pizza Shaped Playing Cards Aren’t In Perfect Eighths

    Imperfect playing cards cut into irregular shapes arranged in a circle, showing an annoyance likely for people with OCD.

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    Glix Drap
    Community Member
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last time I checked there were 13 cards per suit.

    #64

    Who Lives In A Pineapple Under The Sea, This Set Is Not For You If You Have OCD

    Stack of SpongeBob SquarePants DVD seasons aligned on a couch, showing imperfectly stacked cases that may annoy people with OCD.

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    #65

    Almost Gave Up Looking For This Markers Refill Ink Because Of How Vastly Different The Colors Are On The Caps

    Two markers labeled B63 Light Hydrangea in slightly different shades, highlighting imperfections that annoy people with OCD.

    The ink itself is much more similar to the refill cap, which is the lighter of the two. The refill is a much newer product than the marker I have so they knew the color was off and corrected it.

    Repulsive_Ad7148 Report

    quentariel
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate this so much. You can never trust the cork/head color to be anywhere near the actual color anyway, and this difference makes it abundantly clear.

    #66

    Don't Know If This Fits In This Subreddit, But The Rock Was Easily Moveable And Fit In My Palm

    Uneven deck boards with a loose rock underneath, showing an imperfect outdoor surface that may annoy people with OCD.

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    Sly Schlang
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The rocks had older rights to be there

    #67

    Sharing My Easter Cake With Three Friends: One Already Ate His "Equally And Fairly“ Share

    Partially eaten round cake with uneven slice missing in a plastic container, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people.

    "See? I cut at right angles!"

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    Multa Nocte
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just assh‍ole behaviour.

    Norm Gilmore
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sharing with two friends and one ex friend...

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He who cuts the pie should take the last piece.

    #68

    Why Would Anyone Do This

    A row of school lockers with mostly green doors and a few red ones, showing imperfect alignment that may annoy people.

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    Verfin22
    Community Member
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    School colors and the hallway has a theme?

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Red and green. Work lockers for Santa's elves?

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    #69

    Amazon Sent Me The Wrong Size Book In A Trilogy

    Books neatly arranged on a dark wooden bookshelf, showcasing various titles that might annoy people with OCD.

    I’m going to Barnes and Noble tomorrow to hopefully fix this nonsense. My OCD is screeching right now lol. I could order a replacement on Amazon but that takes two days and I don’t wanna look at this for two days. I’m just getting into reading. I’ve bought quite a few books, mostly from the action/adventure, fantasy, and science fiction genres along with a couple horror books.

    SleepyGamer1992 Report

    Glix Drap
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, one of the Dune books has a different spine.

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate not having a full set in the same size/cover design. I loved the original covers and size of Michael Connelly books I had, then after about 9 books they finished that print. Now they are all larger (but still two different sizes) and there are some with similar covers, but the rest have no common design. There are nearly 50 books, so it's understandable there will be some change, but it's still annoying. Especially having to change the shelf height in the bookcase to fit the larger ones in.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some books are shorter than others.

    AP
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ooh i'd hate this one

    #70

    This Is One Of My Metalophones. The Bar Only Fits This Way

    Metal keyboard bars arranged unevenly on a blue carpet, showing imperfect alignment that may annoy people with OCD.

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    #71

    This Tile At My College Is The Only One That’s Vertical Instead Of Horizontal

    Floor tiles with one noticeably different pattern, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

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    #72

    This Driveway

    Sidewalk with uneven concrete slabs creating misaligned lines, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

    Free_Reading_7613 Report

    #73

    I Wish I Hadn't Bothered Aligning Them So I Never Would've Noticed

    Set of numbered billiard balls arranged imperfectly in a rack, illustrating things that annoy people with OCD.

    Cyrrain Report

    camomooey
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 15 probably got lost and was replaced with one they found somewhere else.

    Norm Gilmore
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like every pubs pool table set after a few months...

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even if they weren't aligned I would have noticed 15 isn't in a circle on the coloured band

    #74

    My Eyes Are Bleeding

    Chocolate lover packaging with imperfect text alignment, a detail that might annoy people with OCD tendencies.

    I must say, it's an odd style. Or, if the purpose is to hurt my nerves when looking at it, well, purpose accomplished.

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    Glix Drap
    Community Member
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Choco Late Lover. Whatever floats your boat.

    Zoe Vokes
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read it as Ch O Co Late Lover. The gaps in Choco are big enough to make it three separate words. Lover is also irregularly spaced.

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    #75

    Requires 3 AAA Batteries, In The Most Annoying Way Possible

    Close-up of a scratched, imperfect base of a Pumpkin Masters product, highlighting flaws that annoy people with OCD.

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    #76

    The Way This Sign Is Off Center

    Speed limit sign showing 50 in a residential area, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

    Mange142 Report

    Glix Drap
    Community Member
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was it done by a left wing Pole?

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Left wing? No, I think the sign hanger leans quite a bit to the right.

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    #77

    The Alignment Of The Tower And The Entrance

    Gothic detailed building facade with symmetrical windows and intricate stone carvings, highlighting imperfection for OCD sensitivity.

    lacoome Report

    AP
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *shakes fist at tower again*

    #78

    The Color Pencils Aren't Lined Up With The Box Image Ones

    Box of Filgo colored pencils with colorful doodles, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people and OCD tendencies.

    Rek-SaiHater Report

    Glix Drap
    Community Member
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Err, the colours don't match either as far as I can see.

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    #79

    This Pot Pie I Made Last Night Makes Me Feel Sad Inside

    Homemade pot pie with uneven crust and filling spilling out, a common imperfect thing that might annoy people with OCD.

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    #80

    Just Hung My TV On The Wall, Look How It Fits Perfectly. Can You See Why I’m Mad Now?

    Minimalist living room with wall-mounted TV, air conditioner, and symmetrical windows highlighting imperfect alignment details.

    yourdadsalt Report

    #81

    Washer (Right) And Dryer (Left) Placement For The House I'm Sitting

    Two Whirlpool laundry machines with doors open, detergent and dryer sheets on top, showing imperfect laundry setup.

    human362 Report

    Ben
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The doors are able to be flipped on dryers. Thought that was a know fact.

    camomooey
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't know that until a couple of years ago. My dryer was on the left and hinged on the right, so I had to lean over the door to put the clothes in. Someone told me they thought it could be changed, or I would still be getting irritated with it.

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    howdylee
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The door should be able to be flipped/switched.

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Washer always left and dryer always right

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our dryer is on the left because it makes the venting a straight shot.

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    #82

    This Building's Towers

    Historic brick building with uneven windows circled in red, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

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    AP
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *shakes fist at towers*

    #83

    Perfect Color Displ-

    Rows of colorful hexagonal markers neatly arranged, with one marker out of place disrupting perfect order for OCD.

    Bivore Report

    Glix Drap
    Community Member
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not easy being green.

    #84

    Building My House And The Concreter Just Finished The Driveway. This Will Bother Me For The Rest Of My Life

    Concrete driveway and sidewalk with imperfect alignment, illustrating common annoyances for people with OCD traits at night.

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    #85

    If I Could Not See Them At The Same Time I Would Not Care

    Close-up of mismatched door handles on a glass and wood door, showing an imperfect detail that may annoy people with OCD.

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    #86

    This Baseball Park

    Aerial view of Arcadia Ballpark showing four baseball fields arranged symmetrically, illustrating imperfect things that annoy.

    TimeWastingLordDrWhy Report

    AP
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    seriously no one would notice unless they're in a plane and if they are, who cares?

    DowntownStevieB
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually it's fine. The same "imperfections" are on all 4 sides equally.

    Verfin22
    Community Member
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe built around existing infrastructure? Not that jarring to me.

    #87

    Self Explanatory Oddly Unsatisfying Ketchup Bottle Label

    Bottle of Heinz tomato ketchup on a restaurant table with salt, pepper, and condiment containers in the background, imperfectly placed.

    reddit.com Report

    #88

    Why, Sprite, Why?

    Stacks of soda and beer pallets on shelves in a warehouse, showing imperfect alignment that may bother people with OCD.

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    #89

    Order Of Fig Spread Came Into Work Today

    Top view of unevenly arranged fig spread jars in a box, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

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    Glix Drap
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just figured it out.

    #90

    Domino's Pizza

    Pizza with uneven and imperfect slices, illustrating things that annoy people with OCD about food presentation.

    reddit.com Report

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When asked whether he wanted his pizza cut into six slices or eight, Yogi Berra replied "Six. I don't think I could eat eight slices."

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Easter Cake-guy works at dominos?

    AP
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    kids size and adult size

    #91

    Wife And I Got New Silverware For Christmas

    Spoon misaligned in a dishwasher among perfectly arranged silverware, highlighting imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

    I was hoping that I’d be posting on perfectfit or oddlysatisfying but well here we are. Using the same “every other” spacing for all (yes I know I could squeeze it in another space that’s open) at the very end I ended up with a sole leftover.

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    Zoe Vokes
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does that matter? It’s the dishwasher and not the cutlery drawer. I assume you’re washing them all at once because they are new and then never will use them all together again.

    #92

    The Fact That The Stone Circle Is Not Aligned With The Door And The Window

    Old brick building with uneven holes and mismatched features, illustrating imperfect things that annoy people with OCD.

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    #93

    Come On, Starbucks

    Starbucks cups arranged on shelves in an imperfect pattern, showcasing things that annoy people with OCD tendencies.

    MindlessPrattle Report