When the term DIY (do it yourself) comes into question, many of us have different associations with it. Some people are avid fans of it and even like to repurpose old items with creative twists, while for some people... the term quite literally means a disaster in every way possible.
Let's be real, even those who are rather skilled at making things themselves have failed quite a few times before they got it right. However, sometimes we not only lack the patience and skills to execute the plan, but also the literal sense to know when something is not going to come out the way we want it to. Some ideas are just meant to never be executed for our own piece of mind, unless we don't mind nightmares, that is.
Now that all of that is out of the way, we suggest you check out some of the DIY fails submitted by the members of the r/DiWHY subreddit community. And unless you want to intensify your nightmares for tonight or just have a good laugh, make sure to check out previous posts here, here, and here.
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This Subreddit's Title Says It All
Up For Some Spam?
Biblically Accurate Furby
In a previous article, Bored Panda had reached out to IAMmojo who is the moderator of the r/DiWHY subreddit. We wanted to know how moderation works when it comes to such a big page in general.
"It's not too difficult in general, but on certain days there are influxes of [crap]posts and reposts which can get crazy. Even with rules, these will continue to happen. It's why I use Automoderator to handle rejections of any new accounts or low karma accounts as a baseline."
I'm No Electrician, But I Think I've Solved The Mystery Of Why Changing The Lightbulbs Didn't Work
Your Grand Kids With Cherish These… Or Bury Them In The Backyard
The moderator also shared one of the most common recipes for a DIY (or should we say DIYWHY) disaster. Can you take a guess on what it is? We are sure, the answer might not be that surprising but it is funny nonetheless.
"If you ask the sub, they will surely mention the hot glue gun as the main ingredient. I think most posts in general have a humor element to it in common." They told Bored Panda.
All Mail Is Nuked For 10 Seconds To Destroy Any Tracking Or Listening Devices Put There By A Vague Yet Menacing Government Agency
Great, now I have that “ding fries are done, ding fries are done, ding fries are done” Christmas song stuck in my head
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I see you, fellow NightVale fan! All hail the glow cloud!
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That's how the owner communicates with Martians. Nothing to see here, keep scrolling
Surely the Martians have many better things to do?
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Maybe they get meals on wheels and it's always cold by the time it's delivered to them?
IDK why it's plugged in, but I have seen photos of old microwaves used as mailboxes in rural areas. I mean why not? They're about the right size, and what else are you going to do with a broken microwave?
I dunno. I saw a house down a country road not far from mine that had a converted microwave mailbox and it looked kind of cool. Plus it’s recycling.
My grandparents have the exact same thing except this ones plugged and ready
Okay, but I'm definitely putting some tin-foil in the mail for this man. Mailman wants you to know there's an electrical storm in your mailbox.
I just want to sit in that field under the tree with them cows 🌳🍃🐄 🍃
Lovely warm and crispy envelopes. Nobody likes a cold last payment reminder.
Picture if you will --- Angry man screaming at a low level support person in a third world country how, "THIS IS THE FOURTH CREDIT CARD YOU HAVE SENT ME AND NONE OF THEM WORK PROPERLY!" LOLOL. I have to admit though, having a huge red flag "sign" at the end of your driveway that strongly implies "I'm CRAZY!" must really cut down on annoying visits from door to door salesmen, JWs, school kids doing fundraisers and so on. He probably doesn't even have to buy any candy at Halloween.
I really enjoy your Halloween and salespeople, etc points! I needed that, now I'm pondering on breaking my microwave....or going to Goodwill(jk, I live in apartments, but it's a fun thought!).
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Well, good luck trying to order a new bank card and then getting it to work...
This is done often in the west cost of my country not sure why though.
Socks For Human Beings
DIY And 5 Minute Crafts In A Nutshell
With all of that being said, the moderator was sure to mention that failing in something should not be taken as something upsetting but rather as an opportunity to improve. "Keep working on your craft! What you make today maybe be the next big thing tomorrow! Not everyone is a skilled artisan, we can only try our best."
I Wouldn't Tell Anyone I Won The Lottery... But There Would Be Hints
Flood Preparations????
Repurposed Jeans :(
And remember, no matter what anyone says, there is still hope, whether you've had an interior design flop firsthand or you've simply witnessed too many hilarious DIY fails to try. Give it a go, who knows maybe your idea won't turn out as bad as it did for these fellow redditors.
With that in mind, what was your favorite DIY fail, Pandas? Let us know in the comments as we'd love to hear your thoughts!
You Can Do Many Things That Is Not This
Just Because You Can
How About This Centrepiece, Seen At A Dentist's Office?
Sticking Herbs And Spices All Over Your Bathroom Wall To Make The Room Scented
This Motorcycle Was Made Into An 18-Wheeler… Type, Thing
My Mom Bought A New House And This Is What The Previous Owners Did To The Pool!
A Car Around Town
How To Maximize Your Rim Size On A Budget
Can’t Say I’ve Seen Something Like This
Now that is quite clever. I didn't say nice though and I don't want one :D
Because It Gets Hot In The Workshop And There’s No Ac
"And When The Sun Hit The Porch Just Right, The Rocks Sing"
Is Duct Tape Cheaper Than Paint?
Ah Yes, The Classic Baby Lamb Seasonal Decor!
Bye. I’m outta there like heck. Anyone else need a ride out on our spaceships?
Because Getting New Faucets Is Too Hard
Because Tap Shoes
My Friend Went To Look At An Apartment Today And This Was The "Shower"
My Computer I Decided To Build In A Jerry Can
Jairs
Absolutely Disgusting
Redneck Penthouse?
Take A Ride On The Death Swing
It Was Suggested I Share My Resin Encased Sausage Here
If this is some new way of keeping food from roaches, IT'S NOT FÜCKING FUNNY
My Moms Boyfriend Built An Outdoor Pisser So He Doesn’t Have To Use The Fence Anymore
Hmmmm
Because Cat Bed
I Just Spent $2 Worth Of Duct Tape To Fix A $1 Backscratcher. Totally Worth It
The Gaming Chair
Local Artist’s Custom Paint Job
“What Are We Cooling The Outside” -My Mom
Op Said “Phone Will Not Charge Without Pressure”
I have the same issue with my phone but I just yell at it instead. "We're all depending on you!!" etc.
This Tyre Tube Face Mask
My Dad’s Home Made Dog Door. It Lives On. In Fact, It Now Has A New Custom Door Stopper
Nail Polish Heel..
Don't Worry, No Smell
My Younger Brother (11) Has Inexplicably Hot-Glued Colourful Buttons To Random Keys On His Keyboard
Friend Of Mine Told Me To Post This Here. My Glorious 0.5$ Drawing Glove
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Mine too, along with my brain trying to understand the "thought process" that went into some of these.
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These are all pretty low-key, low-risk. Carve yourself some gods instead -- invoke cosmic horror, duck the thunderbolts, etc. Or just burn them. ;)
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So what we’ve learned is, teeth and things relating to teeth are not to be used in craft projects. Same with expanding foam. The window garland one was okay, the others were trash.
Mine too, along with my brain trying to understand the "thought process" that went into some of these.
Load More Replies... These are all pretty low-key, low-risk. Carve yourself some gods instead -- invoke cosmic horror, duck the thunderbolts, etc. Or just burn them. ;)
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So what we’ve learned is, teeth and things relating to teeth are not to be used in craft projects. Same with expanding foam. The window garland one was okay, the others were trash.
