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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

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    I'm 49. Just Found This In My Mum's Bookcase

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

    Depending on how long it took to see that book, the title may be correct.

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    Heckin Bots

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

    it kinda does look like an automated message... would've fooled me

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    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.”

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    It Was A Great Day Till This Moment

    It Was A Great Day Till This Moment

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    When The Bakers Make The Mix Wrong And Don’t Realize Yeast Doesn’t Just Stop Working Because It’s In A Dumpster

    When The Bakers Make The Mix Wrong And Don’t Realize Yeast Doesn’t Just Stop Working Because It’s In A Dumpster

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

    If anything the warm enclosed space would make it work better, especially if the metal dumpster is in the sun.

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    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.

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    This Is The Worst Picture Ever Taken Of Me

    This Is The Worst Picture Ever Taken Of Me

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

    I would love to have a photo of myself like that 😂 I enjoy making fun of myself

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    Priest Accidentally Live-Streamed Mass With Sunglasses And Hat Filter

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    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.

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    Whipped Myself Into A Frustrated Rage Trying To Find My Drill For Half An Hour

    Whipped Myself Into A Frustrated Rage Trying To Find My Drill For Half An Hour

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

    If you had the blue Makita, you probably would have left it on the floor.

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    My Brother, On The Ride Home From Picking Up His New Puppy

    My Brother, On The Ride Home From Picking Up His New Puppy

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    My Cat Just Came Back From One Of Her Evening Strolls With Someone Else's Keys In Her Mouth

    My Cat Just Came Back From One Of Her Evening Strolls With Someone Else's Keys In Her Mouth

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    My Daughter - Class Of 2020

    My Daughter - Class Of 2020

    Sums up High School graduation this year.

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    Simple As That

    Simple As That

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

    Just take him down to the DMV--he should pass with flying colors!

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    #17

    They Need An Intervention, Not A Convention

    They Need An Intervention, Not A Convention

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    #18

    Grandma’s Baking Skills Aren’t What They Used To Be

    Grandma’s Baking Skills Aren’t What They Used To Be

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    After A Few Weeks, I Returned To My Apartment

    After A Few Weeks, I Returned To My Apartment

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    3 Am Snack

    3 Am Snack

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

    Uh... Listen, I understand some parents do need to install cameras (I know a woman with an abusive ex-husband, and her children need the extra supervision), but....tell your kids. That's just creepy otherwise.

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    When The Sun's Out And You Don't Think It Through

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    My Friend Works As An Extra In Movies And Does Stock Photography. Just Saw Him Pictured As An Offender On A Bus In Florida

    My Friend Works As An Extra In Movies And Does Stock Photography. Just Saw Him Pictured As An Offender On A Bus In Florida

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

    There are websites that digitally generate faces for this purpose. Can't believe the marketing people didn't consider that.

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    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

    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

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    Lost My Wallet 3 Days Ago, Finally Ordered New Cards And Then

    Lost My Wallet 3 Days Ago, Finally Ordered New Cards And Then

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    I Paid $6 To Have Two Slices Of American Cheese Delivered To My Door

    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.

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

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

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    Was Confused When It Didn't Sound Like It Hit The Floor

    Was Confused When It Didn't Sound Like It Hit The Floor

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    Grand Rapids, MI Reporter Gets Her New License Plate

    Grand Rapids, MI Reporter Gets Her New License Plate

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    I Need A File Lost In This Room

    I Need A File Lost In This Room

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

    That's my ideal day at the office. Throw on some headphones and get down to sifting.

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    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

    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

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    Honey

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

    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.

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    Feeling Like Kevin From The Office Right Now

    Feeling Like Kevin From The Office Right Now

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

    That's one of the many reasons why I don't understand carpeting your floors!

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    Aaaand There Go My $300 Headphones

    Aaaand There Go My $300 Headphones

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    Guess Who's Severely Allergic To Hair Dye? This Girl

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    Last Week I Seeded My Lawn. Just Wanted To Share The Progress It's Made So Far

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    Was Looking Forward To Having Some Nice Bread From A Local Bakery

    Was Looking Forward To Having Some Nice Bread From A Local Bakery

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    I Accidentally Put My Leather Gloves In The Washing Machine

    I Accidentally Put My Leather Gloves In The Washing Machine

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    Somebody Didn’t Strap The Egg Trolleys In Properly On The Truck. 10,500 Eggs Broken

    Somebody Didn’t Strap The Egg Trolleys In Properly On The Truck. 10,500 Eggs Broken

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    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

    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

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

    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.

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    Allergic To Almost Everything On The Allergy Skin Test. Some Of It Was So Swollen The Doctor Could Barely Tell Which Was Which

    Allergic To Almost Everything On The Allergy Skin Test. Some Of It Was So Swollen The Doctor Could Barely Tell Which Was Which

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

    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.

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    Friend Of Mine Posted This Photo Of The Job Site Today

    Friend Of Mine Posted This Photo Of The Job Site Today

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    Our Puppy Had Explosive Diarrhea All Over My Wife

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    Forgot My Headphones On The Ground While The Roomba Was Running

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