We’ve all had that very worst day combo. 3 hours of sleep combined with a car that won't start, add piles of work sitting on your desk and a call from tax inspection (add your scenario here) and voila, your day has just turned into a nightmare. Call them first world problems, but whoever has been there knows very well just how much it takes to cool off your boiling blood.
Luckily, there’s one band-aid known to humanity that eases this pain. And it’s knowing that someone out there is going through a wayyy worse day. Like, worse². Both vile and soothing, we present you with Bored Panda’s compilation of the most severe day-breaking fails that are impossible not to laugh at.
For those who are dealing with even more severe worst day situations, please get an extra dose of others’ misfortune on our previous posts here, here, and here. And remember that at its worst, a bad day can only last up to 24 hours.
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Exsperminate
I'm 49. Just Found This In My Mum's Bookcase
Depending on how long it took to see that book, the title may be correct.
Heckin Bots
It’s crazy how much some unlucky incidents and totally random things can change the course of our day. In reality, every one of us can go from joyful to plain wrecked in a moment for countless reasons. Spilling your takeaway coffee on a blouse is one, getting a call you didn’t expect is another, and the list goes on.
Bored Panda reached out to Amy Morin, a psychotherapist and author of the book “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do,” to find out more about why such random things like spilled coffee can be an instant day-breaker. Amy explained that it all has to do with us letting negative thoughts in.
“When you believe things like the world is unfair or nothing in your life ever goes right, you experience upsetting feelings.” It’s especially true “when something doesn't work out the way you hoped.”
It Was A Great Day Till This Moment
An Honest Mistake
When The Bakers Make The Mix Wrong And Don’t Realize Yeast Doesn’t Just Stop Working Because It’s In A Dumpster
But what if we teach ourselves to become immune to both small and large misfortunes? Amy suggests that we can, in fact, train positive thinking. “When you notice unhelpful thoughts like, 'This is awful,' or 'Nothing ever goes right,' respond to the thoughts in a more productive way.”
This is the essential point when you can still save your day from breaking. This is why you should try to reframe the sudden negative thoughts into something more realistic. “For example, if you're thinking it's unfair that you have to wait for traffic, remind yourself, 'There are millions of cars on the road. Traffic jams are bound to happen. I'll be OK,'" Amy suggested.
Bakery Fail
This Is The Worst Picture Ever Taken Of Me
I would love to have a photo of myself like that 😂 I enjoy making fun of myself
Priest Accidentally Live-Streamed Mass With Sunglasses And Hat Filter
Of course, there are people with a personality that makes it easier for them to be positive, but it doesn’t mean all the others should stay in misery. “Everyone can develop a healthier, more realistic mindset,” Amy urges.
“You can train your brain to look for the good in the world and develop the mental strength you need to perform and feel your best.” Start from small steps like reframing negative thoughts into realistic facts, and grow your positive thinking into a habit.
Accepting things for what they are and not for how they make you feel can be truly therapeutic. In this way, you no longer blame yourself for something as ridiculous as spilled coffee and the day, it keeps on shining.
Whipped Myself Into A Frustrated Rage Trying To Find My Drill For Half An Hour
Tiny Body Or Giant Head?
My Brother, On The Ride Home From Picking Up His New Puppy
Yep! Knowing things about dogs before getting them is a very good idea! Puppies are very often car sick - most grow out of it but some do not. I have only ever had one puppy that didn't get travel sick at all.
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New puppy fact #2, don't drive with loose animals in the car, cage them for safety.
Ok, novice mistake, but looking way good in the response. New dad is hanging in there, this pup's future looks good!
Ha ha! I like how he brought a blanket and put it around the dog instead of over his shirt.
Perhaps this way he learns that dogs do not belong in the car without safety mechanisms. He doesn't drive without seatbelt himself, does he? If the dog would have been in a cage, his shirt would be okay. Edit: Okay, I see now that he actually does. Stupid.
Doesn't have to be a crate. Harnesses plugged into backseat seatbelt locks are fine. Does not protect from sick however.
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my pug would sleep on your shoulder like a parrot until she got too big, with no barfing on you
Our personal hygiene standards immediately become irrelevant the moment we bond with any canine. Welcome to the fellowship of woof.
Poor baby. I bet they gave him worm medicine right before they left. It always comes back up! Then, you need to worm them yourself when you get home.
Oh no ! who feed puppy before the road trip? it takes a little while for them to become accustomed to involuntary movement. (the car )
Brother is wearing it well. I would have jumped out of the car by now.
oops...a lot of them get carsick -- never feed a puppy right before a car ride...EVER
When we picked our cat up - luckily he was in a catbox he first puked, and then had the most astounding smelly diarrhea - and the sanctuary we got him from was 3/4 hour from home. But he's wonderful so I forgave him
Mans best friend. This one isnt! I see the leaflet "free take one home"
He looks like he is in heaven with his beautiful new puppy. Habe fun and be payment and kind 🥰
But the pup is like "Don't look at me, I'm not the one who fed me before the ride"
This entire page is nothing more at my desk, than an inhaler gone wrong with a baby puppy in the front seat.
Hey did you see that. Some jerk came in and puked all over my new daddy.
My mums new puppy did that when we went & picked him up. 2 years later & he still gets carsick
My puppy did the same on his trip home, luckily he grew out of the car sickness phase.
Just got a new kitten! He pooped and threw up all over the car on our way home. I get it.
I can ride up front, and retch up your front, this is going to be awesome for like twelve years...
Oh no! My dog pooped in the car when I brought her home from surgery. She was just woken up from anesthesia in the veterinary office and was extremely frightened. I did have her in a blanket so no poop got in the car, only on the blanket. I should have allowed her to get her bearings before I took her home!!
Well, thank goodness it looks like not much got on the car seat, as for the new fur papa we’ll live and learn. Enjoy the pup
Happened with my cat on way to airport for a flight we were both taking. I know the feeling. I totally commiserate.
why do breeders feed their puppies before they go? they must know this will happen! can also cause the dog to be always car sick in the future!
My new kitten puked on the ride home--luckily she was in a carrier, but the smell was overwhelming and she kept crying pitifully. I blame the shelter, who must have terrified her by spaying her the same morning she was to be picked up. Heaven knows what she thought I was going to do to her! When we got home I just left her alone until she was more comfortable
I have mine for half year already and she still get sick when shes travelling with the car
Never feed a dog or cat if you are taking them on a car ride for 6-12 prior the departure time!!
Looks like your Brother is just starting to say some word that starts with an...F maybe? Poor pupper, he has no idea what's going on, he probably wants his breakfast back ;) He's gonna be a big dude when he grows 4 sure...look at them paws!
P.S. Note the health and vaccination record form lower right. 40 years of rescue/fostering, and little signs of hope like this still overwhelm me
One of my children did this to me coming back from the doctor's office. No photos, as no phone cameras existed back then. And one more thing...it came out from the other end. -Dr M
Puppy's like "I ain't never gonna train this one he clearly a dumb a*s"
I would kick them both outta my car! Walk home. It's good for your health. :D
I cry U should have gotten a smaller dog!!!! Really still laughing 😂
this ahit is actually really f*****g GROSS!!! OMG how can this be on here?!?!
We heard you the first time Debra (Karen) Robinson.
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My Daughter - Class Of 2020
Sums up High School graduation this year.
I Wouldn't Be Going Home After That
Simple As That
They Need An Intervention, Not A Convention
Grandma’s Baking Skills Aren’t What They Used To Be
After A Few Weeks, I Returned To My Apartment
3 Am Snack
When The Sun's Out And You Don't Think It Through
My Friend Works As An Extra In Movies And Does Stock Photography. Just Saw Him Pictured As An Offender On A Bus In Florida
It's Just A Little Ice, It's Fine
I Brought A Bag Of Used Cat Litter With Me To Throw Away On The Way To Work. I Also Brought My Lunch. Guess Which One Came To Work With Me
Lost My Wallet 3 Days Ago, Finally Ordered New Cards And Then
I Paid $6 To Have Two Slices Of American Cheese Delivered To My Door
I was trying to order a plain cheeseburger meal from McDonalds through DoorDash, and so I deselected all the extra stuff (onions, pickles, etc.).
Turns out I deselected the Buns and Meat too, so I just paid $6 to have 2 pieces of American Cheese delivered to my apartment.
Hiked Two Hours To Set Up A Picnic, Returned To This
Was Confused When It Didn't Sound Like It Hit The Floor
Grand Rapids, MI Reporter Gets Her New License Plate
I Need A File Lost In This Room
To Whoever Dumped Their Old Bedframe By TJ's In Hyde Park Choose A Less Windy Day Next Time So It Doesn't Get Stuck To The Side Of My House
Honey
Whilst it is unfortunate it is unlikely your daughter would have known what it said unless you told her or she is extremely gifted to be able to read at such a young age, especially cursive.
The Printer Exploded
I Have Lost One Piece Of This 2000 Pieces Puzzle
Feeling Like Kevin From The Office Right Now
This Happened To My Car Today
Aaaand There Go My $300 Headphones
Now We Know Who The Favorite Child Is
Guess Who's Severely Allergic To Hair Dye? This Girl
Last Week I Seeded My Lawn. Just Wanted To Share The Progress It's Made So Far
Was Looking Forward To Having Some Nice Bread From A Local Bakery
I Accidentally Put My Leather Gloves In The Washing Machine
Somebody Didn’t Strap The Egg Trolleys In Properly On The Truck. 10,500 Eggs Broken
Was Having Valentine's Day Dinner When I Went Downstairs To Check On Why The Heat Wasn't Working. Found 4 Feet Of Water Covering The Entire Basement
This reminds me of the year when we all gathered at my grandma's for Christmas. The first day the kids came running telling us there was a "river" running from one of a wall in the basement. Most of us thought they were playing, but grandpa went to have a look. A pipe had frozen and the basement was filling up. He had to turn off the water. Chrismas, 19 persons and no water. Could it get any worse? Of course, it can. A storm with heavy snow passed that night and the whole area lost electricity as well as phone contact. The roads where blocked and we could not leave until two days later.
Allergic To Almost Everything On The Allergy Skin Test. Some Of It Was So Swollen The Doctor Could Barely Tell Which Was Which
I had to do these tests when I was a kid, and that's the reason to why I absolutely refused to have them done as an adult a few months ago. It's possible now days to test a blood sample which is much much better! Putting an allergic child through these tests is torture, trust me.
Friend Of Mine Posted This Photo Of The Job Site Today
Our Puppy Had Explosive Diarrhea All Over My Wife
Forgot My Headphones On The Ground While The Roomba Was Running
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Me and all my family got diagnosed with coronavirus today. Beat that.
Today at the checkout in store, I dropped full can of cherry tomatoes and they rolled everywhere. I think we found, well, most of them. I had to pay for them of course, since it was ll my fault. Also, I took day off work to sleep, but today they decided to start changing pipes around our block so it's noisy since 8 am. Great day to sleep and rest!
Buy some ear plugs, turn the t.v. on and the lights off and put a pillow over your head. Not sure if it will work for you but that's the only way I can nap during the daytime.
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I'm in the middle of a REALLY crappy day (got my phone stolen and I'm dealing with the usual c**p) and THIS has really helped my mood! Thank you.
The ice fall and cement ones gave me sprung ribs. The dog ones are nothing new, I've had animals for years and nothing they can do bothers me much anymore.
Met a girl at a party once. She had a Jolly Rancher or some sort of hard candy in her cheek, so when we were introduced, she said, “Hewwo. Nithe to meetchoo.” I promptly put my tongue in my cheek and said, “Hewwo. Nithe to meetchoo too!” She started crying and ran out of the room. Turns out she didn’t have any candy, but a large, malignant tumor on her jaw that caused a speech impediment. I had just made fun of a cute chick with cancer.
This is really a one to view. https://fakaza2018.com/kabza-de-small-i-am-the-king-of-amapiano-sweet-dust-album/
My year has been c**p. i have had to go to work instead of spending it with the bosses wife because he is working from home {:(
On Spike Milligans headstone was the legend *I Told the doctor I was sick* Mine will be "Coronavirus? wouldn't have missed it for quids"
I lost my Prius key the other day. I thought I dropped it in the bay near my house because I had slipped on a rock and fell in the water for a second with my purse on. So yesterday I get the car towed to Toyota and get my car reprogrammed for a new key for a whopping $1,060. An hour lady, some lady calls me telling me she found my keys 😭😭😭😭 unfortunately the old key won’t even work because of it being reprogrammed so now I’m out a bunch of money for literally being a dumbass.
Me and all my family got diagnosed with coronavirus today. Beat that.
Today at the checkout in store, I dropped full can of cherry tomatoes and they rolled everywhere. I think we found, well, most of them. I had to pay for them of course, since it was ll my fault. Also, I took day off work to sleep, but today they decided to start changing pipes around our block so it's noisy since 8 am. Great day to sleep and rest!
Buy some ear plugs, turn the t.v. on and the lights off and put a pillow over your head. Not sure if it will work for you but that's the only way I can nap during the daytime.
Load More Replies... I'm in the middle of a REALLY crappy day (got my phone stolen and I'm dealing with the usual c**p) and THIS has really helped my mood! Thank you.
The ice fall and cement ones gave me sprung ribs. The dog ones are nothing new, I've had animals for years and nothing they can do bothers me much anymore.
Met a girl at a party once. She had a Jolly Rancher or some sort of hard candy in her cheek, so when we were introduced, she said, “Hewwo. Nithe to meetchoo.” I promptly put my tongue in my cheek and said, “Hewwo. Nithe to meetchoo too!” She started crying and ran out of the room. Turns out she didn’t have any candy, but a large, malignant tumor on her jaw that caused a speech impediment. I had just made fun of a cute chick with cancer.
This is really a one to view. https://fakaza2018.com/kabza-de-small-i-am-the-king-of-amapiano-sweet-dust-album/
My year has been c**p. i have had to go to work instead of spending it with the bosses wife because he is working from home {:(
On Spike Milligans headstone was the legend *I Told the doctor I was sick* Mine will be "Coronavirus? wouldn't have missed it for quids"
I lost my Prius key the other day. I thought I dropped it in the bay near my house because I had slipped on a rock and fell in the water for a second with my purse on. So yesterday I get the car towed to Toyota and get my car reprogrammed for a new key for a whopping $1,060. An hour lady, some lady calls me telling me she found my keys 😭😭😭😭 unfortunately the old key won’t even work because of it being reprogrammed so now I’m out a bunch of money for literally being a dumbass.
