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61 Times People Made One Bad Decision And Immediately Lived To Regret It
We’ve all had those horrible days when nothing seems to go right. It’s as if the universe is out to get us, and Murphy’s Law comes into full force. One unfortunate incident after another turns everything into a complete disaster.
These people would surely know, and they even shared snapshots of their misadventures online. If you think you’re having the worst day ever, these folks would likely disagree.
Scroll through and upvote the ones that caught your attention most. Also, don’t be surprised if you find yourself chuckling, because there is comedy in tragedy, after all.
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#1
It's My First Summer In Arizona. Left My Laptop In My Car. Lesson Learned
Kevin Ross 4 days ago
Please God don't leave any containers(s) of carbonated liquid either. I live in Las Vegas ask me how I know !! 🫠🤯💥
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#2
Guess Who Thought The Soy Sauce Was Syrup This Morning :/
#3
Stuck In A Child’s Toy Car
Many photos on this list show people making a careless mistake and then paying a hefty price. The unfortunate outcome has likely left many of them deeply regretful, especially since the consequences were very much avoidable.
As psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences professor J. Kim Penberthy points out that regret is hard to overcome because of the other burdensome feelings attached to it, such as remorse, sorrow, and helplessness. The bigger problem, however, is the health-related repercussions.
#4
Dog Damaged Passport. Flying In Two Days
#5
Dropped My Phone In Industrial Paint Today
#6
Coworker Thought My Mug Warmer Was A Charger
“Regret can increase our stress, negatively affect physical health, and throw off the balance of hormone and immune systems. Regret is not only unpleasant. It is unhealthy,” Penberthy explained.
Penberthy pointed out that action-related regrets, which typically come from a monumental mistake, urge people to learn from them. However, it is also the kind of regret that leads to mental health struggles like depression, anxiety, and a “sense of stuckness.”
#7
Anyone Got Any Tips For Getting A Spot Of Paint Out Of A Carpet 🤦
#8
My Car Played An April Fools Joke On Me By Rolling All Four Of My Windows Down While It Snowed Overnight
#9
Roommate Put Dish Soap In The Dishwasher
Janissary35680 5 days ago
I put dishwasher detergent instead of salt in the salt well once. Switched to detergent tablets after that.
Regret can also cause overwhelming stress. Clinical psychologist and University of Washington psychiatry and behavioral sciences professor Dr. Kristen Lindgren explains stress as a mismatch between our needs and resources.
“When we don’t have the resources to meet the demands of an event, that’s when we end up stressed. That's why two people in the same situation can experience different levels of stress,” she said.
#10
I Was Fitting A Pull-Up Bar — Yes, I Am Now More Intimately Familiar With The Concept Of Drywall
#11
My Coworker Asked Me To Watch Her Dog, I Said Yes Assuming She’s House Trained
#12
Clean iPhone
We all know that stress isn’t good for our bodies. Beyond making us moody and irritable, Dr. Lindgren also mentioned how it affects our physical health and overall well-being.
“Chronic stress can weaken our immune system, making it easier to get sick and harder to recover, harm our cardiovascular system, and disrupt our social and work life, leaving us isolated,” she said.
#13
Someone At Porsche Is Getting Fired Today
FlamingoPanda 5 days ago
It was just a little thirsty. Remember to give your cars plenty of water to drink to avoid this.
#14
Scored $320 Of Lumber For $90. Now I Get To Pay $500 For A New Windshield
#15
My Son Got Locked In The Bathroom
Fellfromthemoon 5 days ago (edited)
A former co-worker of mine had a similar adventure, at a conference. He rented a room in a small B&B, and the went one morning to the bathroom, shut the door and the k**b stayed in his hand. His cellphone was in the room, he is in the bathroom, no close neighbors to hear him shouting. So, he used the k**b and his slippers to whittle a piece out of the doorframe, where he got access to the latch bolt (is that the name of that part that can be moved inside of the locking mechanism when one pushes the k**b? whatever,) and got himself free. He was not charged for the marring, rather the owner begged for his forgiveness for getting him trapped by a faulty k**b.
People face different sources of stress, whether it's preparing for the next day’s 9 AM meeting with company execs or paying child support bills. They likely manage it in their own ways, but Dr. Lindgren simplified it by asking whether you can control the stressor.
“If you have control over the stressor, that pulls you to do good problem-solving. If you don’t have control over the stressor, it can be helpful to develop strategies to cope,” she said, while also providing examples such as improving sleep routines, getting regular exercise, and setting boundaries at work and in personal relationships.
#16
Of A Great Idea, Just Badly Executed
#17
This Guy Holding A Mattress To The Top Of His Car
#18
We Just Bought A Sofa For Upstair. Let's Say The Sofa Was A Little To Big
Sometimes we feel like we can’t catch a break, and these photos show how quickly a seemingly ordinary day can turn into one you’d rather forget. The good news is that all of these will pass and become something to laugh about.
Which of these situations made you feel the most sorry for the person involved? And have you ever experienced anything close to these? Share your stories in the comments!
#19
This Car In A Parking Lot Where I Plow Snow On The East Side
#20
Dinner Ruined
#21
My Kid Poured Candle Wax Down The Drain
UnclePanda 5 days ago
Heat gun? Boiling water? I'd try them but it might be cheapest and easiest to replace the pipe.
#22
Was Going To Get Some Late Night Water. Thought It Tasted A Little Funny. Turned On My Lights To See This
#23
Thought One Of The Bulbs Burned Out In The Backyard…
#24
Use The Keurig With The Lights Off At Your Own Peril
#25
Hit A Bump… The Eggs Broke And I Then Got To Clean Egg Juice Off My Groceries
#27
My Mom Spilled Our Detergent This Morning, And This Is What I Come Home From Work To
#28
Pot Handle Broke, I Nearly Cried. Half My Awaited Dinner Survived
Cold Eagle 5 days ago
I guess on the bright side it broke on/ over the counter and not in mid air.
#29
Drunk Worker Flipped Excavator Near Residence
#30
Not Sure What This Guy Was Trying To Accomplish, But He Failed Spectacularly
#31
Another Casualty Because Of Cheese
#32
1943 Penny That I Thought For Years Was Worth Over $100k, Turned Out To Be A Normal Penny
Felidae 5 days ago
1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent: During World War II, the U.S. Mint switched to zinc-coated steel pennies to save copper for the war. A few bronze planchets (coin blanks) left over from 1942 got stuck in the bins and were accidentally struck in bronze. These rare bronze 1943 pennies are famous error coins that regularly fetch between $150,000 and over $1 million at auction.
#33
I Had A Terrible Day, So I Ordered A Depression Pizza. It Arrived Like This
#34
Ordered Cheesecake For My Mom. Sent It To Myself Instead
#35
Help! I Messed This Cat Door Up Bad
#36
Vinyl Siding Melted Because Of BBQ. How Intensive Is Repair?
Slop Generator 5 days ago
There's almost zero repair activity on the pic. So, not intensive at all.
#37
Don’t Overload Your Trailer, Folks
#38
My Mom Surprised Me With An A Delivery Of My Favorite Pizza & Ice Cream From Ohio To La For My Birthday. She Packed It In A Cooler On Ice & Shipped Via UPS For $350+ So It Could Be Delivered Next Day During My Birthday Party. UPS Lost The Package For 2 Days And Delivered On The 3rd - Refused Refund
#39
Narrowly Avoided Getting In A Car Crash During Cake Transport
#40
Stuck In The Trash Can
#41
Melted Bit Inside Microwave, Safe?
#44
Broke The Window At Work
#45
Bought A PC Chair, It’s Missing The Wheels And An Arm Rest
UnclePanda 5 days ago
The wheels that come with those suckk and will chew up a wood floor. They sell 5 packs of inline skate wheels for that reason. NB - that's also how I discovered my floor is slanted.
#46
Must’ve Been Higher Than 12’
#47
Bag Of My Fav Cereal Gave Up
#48
Crayons Melted Onto Seat Of Car
Cold Eagle 5 days ago
Depending on the wax content, would the old iron and brown paper trick work here?
#51
Failed Waffle Cones From An Industrial Waffle Cone Machine
Angela Corvaia 5 days ago
They are not failed, they just aren't awake yet. Except that one in the back
#52
Thought I Brought A Boiled Egg…
#53
Someone Sat In My Lobby Chair With Dyed Pants
#54
You Know What? It’s My Fault For Expecting This To Fit The Remote Literally Shown On The Package
#55
The Pizza I Was About To Make
#56
My Stove Malfunctioned And Literally Melted My Pan…
#57
Sticky Rice
#58
Flooded Kitchen
#59
The Ladder Setup That Needed A Disclaimer
Chich the witch 5 days ago
One of the advantages to joining the local Vol. Fire Department is learning how to properly put up, use and take down a ladder.
#60
Love My New Mini Cupcake Pan
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martymcmatrix 5 days ago
The most embarrassing (and most expensive) thing that ever happened to me took place many years ago as I was in a guitar shop and had a Fender Telecaster plugged in so I could try it out...when I was done, I put the Telecaster back on its stand while the owner was helping another customer...suddenly there was a huge KA-BOOM because the Telecaster tipped over from the stand (I hadn’t flipped down the safety bar) and knocked over two Stratocasters along like dominoes......🤦🏽 🎸
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