50 Times People Had No Choice But To Take A Picture Of Their Miserable Fails (New Pics)
Not all days were made equal. You see, while sometimes everything falls according to plan, other days turn into 24-hour-long grueling benders that make you question why you even dared to get out of bed.
Blame it on bad luck, your daily horoscope, Mercury in retrograde, incantations, karma, or anything you want, but it doesn’t change the fact that misfortunes and fails do happen. Think of them as compulsory reality checks that remind us we are mere human beings with little to no control of greater things happening in this world. But philosophy aside, if we can’t change anything, at least we can have a good laugh at it.
Bored Panda has compiled this list of people having a worse day than you so you can feel slightly better today until your fail day comes, and when you’re done with this post, check out our previous features here, here and here with more failure.
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After A Grueling Day At Work Without Food Where I Had To Wait 4 Hours For A Sample To Arrive Which Got Canceled, I Come Home At 7PM To Find All My Stuff In Garbage Bags
Turns out the cleaners my landlord sent cleared the wrong apartment.
It’s only human that things sometimes fall out of our hands. It feels like the world is against you for some unreasonable reason and to call it irritating would be a hefty understatement. But if we can’t change a bad day, we can always change the way we look at it. And here we’re going to need some help from a professional. So to find out more about resilience and the power of positivity, we spoke with Susan Petang, a certified divorce coach and the creator of “The Quiet Zone Coaching,” who teaches people how to stop feeling overwhelmed and start waking up happy in the morning again.
My Friend's Apartment Got Shot Up At 2AM By A Random Hoodlum
Now that should be at the top of the list! That is not only having a bad day. BUT.... almost getting killed, I got to say is a life altering 1!
In NSW Australia This Poor Woman's House Burnt Down In A Flood
The Only Path Back To My Room Blocked By Cute But Incredibly Angry Sea Lions
The first step towards building mental resilience is instead of viewing these unfortunate moments as "failures" or "misfortunes," view them as learning opportunities, Susan argues. She urges us to think of a couple of things: “What can we learn from this? How can we use this to become a better human being/worker/parent/partner?” and added that crucially, it's a matter of mindset.
Welp, I Almost Fell Into A Sinkhole Under My Porch. I Caught Myself On The Edge Of The Hole, From My Chest Down Was Just Dangling Beneath Me
Below the opening, the hole is about 10’ wide and 15’ deep. Fun fact I watched the movie Journey to the Center of the Earth yesterday.
Paramedics Be Like. Nope
It looks like he's been attacked by giant kiddie drawings of germs
Why Is My Watch Stopped? Oh
It turns out that some people are more naturally resilient than others. “But it's because they learned to think positively at a young age,” Susan said. “Our attitude towards life - the good, the bad, and the ugly - is formed before we go to kindergarten. Positivity isn't about putting your head in the sand and singing 'lalalala' when bad things happen; it's actually just the knowledge that we'll be OK no matter what,” the life coach explained.
Someone Broke Into My Car To Steal 10 Dollars Worth Of Candy And Toys I Bought To Give To My 4-Year-Old Students
"To whoever broke into my car. You caused $400 worth of damage to steal $10 worth of candy and toys from the 4-year-olds I teach. BRUH"
Moved To Australia And Was Warned About The Snakes And Spiders. I Give You A Single Ant Bite
Where not only you get upside down but also where everything is trying to kill you
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I can feel this pain. I am allergic to fire ants. When I was about 4 years old living in the California desert I was wearing flip flops and stepped in an area that was crawling with fire ants. They worked their way up my legs biting me so I started kicking my feet to get them off of me. When I kicked off my shoes I ended up stepping my feet down in prickers that were also in that area. I ended up falling in the ants and the prickers because I now also had needles in my feet. I ended up screaming and crying until my mom's boyfriend came and rescued me. Do not recommend the experience. 0/10
I was born in Australia but my parents thought it wasn't safe so they brought me to new zealand.
NZ is no longer safe. The cost of living will get you.
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Even in Florida we have things that can make you very sick, very quickly. I have enough Benadryl in my system to help stave off some reactions, but I also carry epi-pens. Some of the things I have developed allergies to are not native to Florida. The stupidity never ends.
I don't want to sound like that person, but have you tried any steroidal nasal sprays? Complete game changer for me, though the $50 a month does sting a bit :)
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I have lived in australia my whole life, so have my parents and grandparents and great grandparents etc but none of us have ever been bitten by snake, spider, shark, ant, or anything else. No one I know has either. Its seriously not that dangerous. Plus we have free healthcare. And really? Everything wants to kill you? Because America doesnt have mountain lions, bears, wolves, coyotes and alligators, that could actually eat you, right?
Same here I’ve lived in Australia since 2008 and the only thing that I have been bitten by are mozzies but who hasn’t
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I lived in Tassie and survived 15 years before I finally got bit by a jackjumper. Looked like I put a glove on and blew it up. And I've camped and rolled in the grass and all sorts so I'm happy I made it that long lol
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I understand your pain. When we were on vacation in Australia, some woolly caterpillar-like insect got into one of the towels outside my mom hung out, and then when I finished my shower and used it.......You can guess the rest
We have black wooly caterpillars here in Florida as well.I got stung back in the 1970's, between my elbow and wrist. Swelled up, turned bright red and got hot. Fortunately Bendryl cream and pills helped, but I had never seen one.
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I found Perth had no ‘creepy crawlies’ as the English out it, (especially compared to growing up in Qld) totally get why they flood to Perth instead of QLD or NSW 😂 or any other town outside Perth
Virtual hugs. My best friend in high school was allergic to bees, her hand just kept getting puffier with each minute.That can not feel good at all, hope it resolves quickly with no complications
My brother and sister both had that reaction to bees! I assume I am allergic too, but somehow have managed to make it to 32 without ever being stung (touch wood!).
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Another of Gods great mysteries. To be included with the platypus, snakes in general, hairy black spiders, and even hairy black tongue. Proof even God gets bored🙃
Australia is a dangerous place to live. With all the spiders, snakes, ants, crocodiles, etc. If you were born there you know all about it. If you're new, good luck to you.
Sure- quokkas are pretty cool, but you probably have to go past everything else to get there lol. Seriously though, if you take notice of your surroundings you are pretty safe and our biggest spider is also harmless if that helps.
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Australia is the land of lost toys. The land of "back to the drawing board" bugs, weird critters and scary mutant alien muffin forms that could end your vacation, and any future ones at any moment.
The first one's always the worst. You'll build up immunity after a while
I had a Jack Jumper ant bite me through a pair of thick denim jeans. Yes I live in Australia .
Oh s**t. Yea sorry mate look out for the ants, caterpillars and almost everything cute and cuddly looking.
But seriously. The double g prickles that go through shoes. Flame trees with pretty red fowers and thorns. Platypus has a poisonous barb on it. There's the masked glover bird that has a spike on each wing for when it swoops you and cassowaries have been known to kill people....just to name a few.
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Moving Across The Country In A Few Weeks, Invited My Friends To A Farewell BBQ. All Canceled Or Just Didn't Show
According to Susan, positivity and resilience are very closely related. “Positivity is the understanding and belief that you'll be able to bounce back from anything; resilience is when you actually do it.”If your day is going against the plan and you feel like you could blow up anytime, Susan shared some very useful insights on how to put yourself together and get back on track.
“I teach my clients to use The Power Questions. It's a great way to interrupt the spiral of emotions when everything is hitting the fan!” They are as follows:
“How important is this, really? Don't make mountains out of molehills.
What is something positive and constructive I can do about this? Be solution-oriented instead of blame-oriented.
What emotions am I feeling right now? By identifying and labeling them, we shrink their power over us."
My Essay Got A 0 Because The Person Thought I Copied From The Internet. Turns Out It Was My Own Post Which I Posted Some Hours Later
"Time To Go To Bed. What Are Those Dots On My Wall? Oh. Oh No"
Just Baked This Cake And Ate One Piece, Came Back And The Dog Licked The Icing Off As Far As She Could Reach
Susan continued: "What would the person I want to be do right now? What would your hero do? How do you wish you could behave? Well, do that!
How do I want to feel at the end of the day? Do you want to be embarrassed that you lost your sh*t, or proud that you did the best you could in a tough situation?
How does this help me with my goal? What IS your goal right now, anyway? Revenge? To make someone feel bad? Or to solve a problem? Make sure your intention is positive, and do whatever moves you toward that.”
Bought A PS5 For My Son’s Birthday. Someone At UPS Swapped It Out With A Rock
Are you sure it was UPS that did this? Wasn’t it actually the scammer you bought it from (have seen a lot of this posted online when people get “bargains” from sketchy sellers).
I Don’t Paint Often, So I Was Really Proud Of Myself For Remembering To Wear Gloves This Time
I Was Babysitting My Cousin While Her Dad Was Away On Business. He Told Me Dinner Is In The Freezer. Yum, Battery And Broccoli. Just Like Mom Used To Make
Susan also reminds us to always ask ourselves what lessons we can learn from this. “Sometimes it might only be that you're a Battle-Tested Warrior and managed to survive, but there is always something. Search for those positives. Focus on those,” she concluded.
Someone Left Their Bike Under The Wrong Tree
When The Road Wants To Finish You
Had An Air Purifier Running For Over A Year With The Filter Covered In Plastic The Whole Time
Did the air feel pure for over a year? Was it just a placebo effect?
Was Getting Ready For Bed, Walked Into My Bedroom To This
Neighbor Just Got A Supra A Few Weeks Ago
Define Disappointment
Japan’s “Killing Stone” Breaks In Half After 1,000 Years. Legend Has It That The Demonic Spirit Trapped Inside Is Now Free To Wreak Havoc On The Land
Consequences Of Working In A -10°C Lab Where I Have To Wash My Hands 40 Times A Day
Was Wondering How The Dog's Water Bowl Kept Getting Refilled… Welp
Drove Three Hours To Go To The Grand Canyon
My Puppy Ate My Passport
I’m A High School Teacher And My Apartment Window Just Got Egged. I Thought They Liked Me
The Wind Took The C Away
What It Looks Like To Win A Standard Weekend Day
I've Been Looking For My Glasses For 3 Days. Found Them
Our Smoke Alarm Caught On First In The Middle Of The Night
This Dog Ate My Neighbor's Food Delivery
Bought One Of Those Ear Cleaners With A Camera And Just Pulled Out A Contact Lens. I Have No Idea How Long It Was In There
I Was Cruising About 50mph, Then The Plastic Snapped
Someone's Luggage Just Chilling On The Tarmac - DFW
Was Washing A (Very Sharp) Greasy Piping Tip At Work. Slipped Right Onto My Finger Before I Could Stop It
HelloFresh: “One Teaspoon Chili Flakes”
Owner Leaves Car Running To Defrost, Man Steals Car, Crashes It
There Was A Blizzard Last Night So We Decided To Check On Our Car
Do You Know When People Ironically Say They’re Allergic To Work? Apparently, I’m Allergic To My Own Sweat
Some Mondays Are Harder Than The Rest
What I Asked For vs. What I Got. $400 And I Feel Like An Idiot
Recently Tried An Expensive Rental Clothing Subscription. UPS Threw The Package Of Clothes/Bags Into My Backyard. I Have Two Puppies
Left Our Totally Normal House To Run Errands. Came Back An Hour And A Half Later To This
Someone’s Laundry Day Was A Bummer
Man Gets Scalped In Broad Daylight
When The Boss Thinks He's A Comedian
Scaffolding Smashes Into Big Ben Just Days After £80 Million Makeover Was Revealed
Big Ben looks perfectly safe inside the Elizabeth Tower, which is bearing the brunt of the damage
The New Jar Of Nutella My Girlfriend Tried To Heat In The Microwave
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Most of these did not fit the title of the post. They were just bad things happening to people not peoples fails
Did you read all the way through? I guess the discrepancy didn’t slow you down
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I just read this and see that there is a lot of people fighting over spider rights. Like wtf!!!?
i wish people would stop posting hateful comments about spiders & bats. wow, cool, someone found a big beautiful spider! shut up comment section, nobody is going to burn the house down. oh look, a bat! pretty much harmless to humans unless you do something stupid. why can't you people appreciate nature? you're safe behind your computer screen.
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Most of these did not fit the title of the post. They were just bad things happening to people not peoples fails
Did you read all the way through? I guess the discrepancy didn’t slow you down
Load More Replies... I just read this and see that there is a lot of people fighting over spider rights. Like wtf!!!?
i wish people would stop posting hateful comments about spiders & bats. wow, cool, someone found a big beautiful spider! shut up comment section, nobody is going to burn the house down. oh look, a bat! pretty much harmless to humans unless you do something stupid. why can't you people appreciate nature? you're safe behind your computer screen.
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