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Luck has a funny way of keeping us on our toes. Some days, it seems to bless us with one good thing after another. On others, it shows absolutely no mercy and leaves us dealing with situations we never saw coming.
Below, we’ve rounded up some painfully expensive fails shared online by people who found themselves on the wrong side of luck. Scroll down to check them out for yourself, and don’t forget to leave some kind words in the comments below. These poor souls could really use some cheering up after everything they’ve been through.
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#1
Company Owner Decided To Stop Paying His Drivers So One Of Them Parked Their Semi On The Owners Ferrari And Just Left It There
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#2
Came Home Late From Work, Drop My Open Sandwhich In The Parking Lot. Go To Make Pasta, The First Pot Slips And I Pour It All On The Ground. Make A Second Pot And The Handle Straight Up Breaks And My Pasta Goes Everywhere. Didn't Eat; Had A Lil Cry
#3
A Friend Sent Me This Picture Today
Upstaged75 13 hours ago
My dad did that once. He did know what drywall is, he just slipped. Mom was not impressed. 😂
Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, certain events are simply outside our control. Some people might say that is just how life works, while others may blame karma coming back around.
Many would call it luck and accept that fortune seems kinder on some days than on others. Judging by the costly damage in this list, these people were definitely having a rough time with it.
#4
My Dad's Old Truck Got Hit By A Truck Carrying Old Rotten Potato Slurry To A Feed Lot For Cows. His Passenger Window Was Down
#5
Been Waiting 6 Weeks For A Rather Expensive Toilet So We Can Fit It At A Client's House, It Has Finally Arrived
#6
Broke The Window At Work
Was so stressed this morning that I accidentally bumped my pallet into the window just BARELY, but apparently good enough!
Humans have tried to make sense of luck for thousands of years. In ancient Greece, people turned to Tyche, the goddess of chance and fortune, while the Romans worshipped Fortuna, the goddess of luck and fate.
In ancient Egypt, people carried scarab beetles as protective amulets that symbolized rebirth, protection and good fortune.
#7
My Boss Installed A Water Dispenser Yesterday. This Morning, We Got Into The Office To This
#8
Someone Lost Their $1100 Sunglasses On The Sidewalk By My Apartment
#9
Was Mad Because I Thought I Chipped/Broke My Favorite Cologne Bottle Until I Realized What Actually Happened
I’ve dropped Fahrenheit before and broke bottles previously - it’s my go to since middle school in the 90s so statistically things are ‘gonna happen’ I suppose. I thought when I dropped it in the sink, that the black spot there was a chip from the bottle somewhere … split seconds later I realized my mistake. it’s a nasty little hole.
Already ordered a porcelain repair kit. Gonna give that a shot before I have to ask management how much a new sink is gonna cost me.
On the positive side, my bottle of cologne is juuuusssttt fine so at least I smell nice while I cry.
Our fascination with lucky objects obviously never went away. People still search for four-leaf clovers, hang evil eye charms in their homes or wear them as jewellery.
Some symbols come from long cultural traditions, while others are deeply personal. In the end, everyone seems to find their own little way of keeping bad luck at a distance.
#10
Guy Dropped A $40,000 Pallet Of Glass On His First Day
Upstaged75 13 hours ago
Things like this are why I don't work at a job where anything expensive is breakable. I'm like a bull in a China shop.
#11
Misread The "Minus" Checkboxes On The Delivery App And Successfully Paid $25 For Two Empty Toasted Buns. 🍔
Thought I was treating myself to a Whopper. Turns out I accidentally opted out of the meat, lettuce, cheese, and all the sauces. Shoutout to the staff for not questioning my sanity and executing this perfectly.
Upstaged75 12 hours ago
The staff should have known there was something wrong with the order! 🙄
#12
Someone At Porsche Is Getting Fired Today
Lyone Fein 12 hours ago
How did anyone approve insurance for this place without requiring them to put in a curb or wall?
Just as there are symbols believed to bring good fortune, there are also plenty of superstitions linked to bad luck. In parts of Eastern Europe, returning home after forgetting something is considered unlucky unless you look in the mirror before leaving again.
Meanwhile, the number four is often avoided in China. Some buildings leave it out of their floor numbers, while many people also avoid having it on their car plates or in their phone numbers.
#13
When You Accidentally Use The Wrong Spray On Your Lawn
#14
My Watch Fell Into The Wood Chipper At Work
#15
I Just Broke A $5,000.00 Bottle Of Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac At Work
Justin Case 12 hours ago
You just drank A $5,000.00 bottle of Remy Martin Louis XIII cognac at work and then poured some water on the floor.
Did the people behind these expensive fails forget to look in the mirror? Did the number four appear somewhere at the worst possible moment? We will probably never know why fortune decided to treat them so harshly.
It is easy to assume that some people are naturally lucky while others are destined to keep running into trouble. However, research suggests that luck is not a personality trait.
#16
Recently Tried An Expensive Rental Clothing Subscription. UPS Threw The Package Of Clothes/Bags Into My Backyard. I Have Two Puppies
#17
Neighbors Removed Their Retaining Wall Without Realizing It Was Providing Support For This Other Wall, Ultimately Leading To Its Failure
#18
Halfway Through My Run 😭
Alex Schneider 13 hours ago
I just read the letter- how can this not be a producing failure? They look barely worn and shoes are built to last a couple of years
According to Forbes, psychologist Richard Wiseman spent years studying people who described themselves as lucky or unlucky. He found that those who considered themselves lucky were more likely to notice opportunities and trust their intuition.
They also tended to expect positive outcomes and find ways to move forward when something went wrong.
#19
I Work At A Small Coffee Shop. My Boss Just Absent-Mindedly Poured Unroasted Beans Into A Batch Of Roasted Ones. Here's Us Separating 10,000 Beans...by Hand
PeachPossum 13 hours ago
Meh, before having someone sit there sorting this out, I'd try roasting a small amount, a cup or two, on low heat until the raw beans are a light roast. Sure the roasted ones would get cooked a bit more, but hey, maybe you'd hit upon a new house blend.
#20
Just Got Home From A Brutal Shift On Labor Day- And Discovered I Left A Whole Bag Of Groceries I Bought Last Night In My Hot Car
#21
Tried To Squash A Bug In My Car
I felt like I barely hit it. I can’t believe it broke, I just got it tinted 2 months ago
Essentially, as Forbes explains, lucky people often take calculated risks and create more room for good fortune to find them. This can happen in many different ways. They might speak up during a work meeting or pitch a creative idea to their manager instead of keeping it to themselves.
They may also be more likely to start a conversation with a stranger or travel somewhere new. Bad experiences can still come their way, of course. Yet by placing themselves in new situations, they also give more interesting and positive experiences a chance to happen.
#22
Someone Just Left A Freight Container In The Middle Of The Highway
Literally just in the middle of an intersection at a red light lmao. Tf happened here?
#23
Drilling Gone Wrong: Cut Through Live Cables
#24
Expensive Mistake
Woof Yo 11 hours ago
Context: May 2019, This image shows the aftermath of a massive LED video wall collapse that occurred at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas Financial Impact: Production industry professionals estimated the physical damage to the equipment to be between $300,000 and $700,000 in materials alone. Nobody was injured.
None of this changes how painful these expensive mishaps must have been, and fortune was clearly nowhere to be found when they happened. Still, Wiseman’s findings suggest that dwelling on misfortune can make it harder to notice the next opportunity.
The best these unlucky folks can do now is learn what they can, take steps to avoid another disaster and move forward. Hopefully, luck will be a little kinder to them next time.
#25
Today At Work, A Coworker Crashed A Trolley Full Of Plates Needed For A Function
#26
Cat Jumped Into The Paint Tray…
Our (orange, of course) cat jumped into my husband’s paint tray and then sprinted downstairs.
#27
Started The Weekend By Popping Off My Crown While Flossing
#28
Installed The Doorstop, Boss!
Gold Monkey 1 hour ago
This photo is an illustration of the difference between scientific rigor and ignorant "common sense."
#29
Paint Store Guy Didn't Close The Can Properly
Bought a car one week ago, more expensive than I could really afford but so beautiful. Picked up paint while on vacation to paint my mom's house. Teenager working at paint store apparently didn't close the can properly. That's 1 gallon of slightly greenish gray wall paint on the floor of my new car. Paint store guy's response was to apologize profusely, give me another gallon of paint, and throw in a free tub of miracle wipes. Lovely.
Upstaged75 12 hours ago
Should have spoken to a store manager about cleaning reimbursement. I'm sure they have some sort of policy about it.
#30
Everything I Own Outside Is Dented
#31
Just Dropped All My Keys Into A Sewer Grate In A Paid Parking Spot😐
Was having an exceptional day too. Parked in the spot to take my dog for a walk along a river in the city and totally forgot I had my keys in my lap when I opened my door to get out. Who knows how deep the water is..
EDIT: Thanks for all the great suggestions, will be sure to tie my keys to a 30 feet piece of yarn next time in case something like this happens again. Jokes aside I had a locksmith come out and he was able to make me 2 car keys, but sadly my wallet is $700 lighter. Very costly lesson learned..
#32
Samsung Technicians Came To Fix My TV With A Backlight Issue But Left After Breaking The Actual Screen
It’s a lot worse in person and I have no words. They said they’d be back in a few days with a new screen and power board but at this point I’d like a whole new TV.
#33
Framed The Door In, Boss
#34
My Neighbor Parks This Expensive Car On The Street
#35
Just Bought This Underwater Protective Case In Thailand And Went Swimming With It
#36
Phone Purchased At 10:20am, Black Ice Got Me At 1:30pm
#37
Got A Free Car Wash And It Took My Sideview Mirror Cap
I know it’s not their responsibility if something gets damaged but damn this is unfortunate.
Upstaged75 12 hours ago
I did that to my own car on the side of my garage. 😫 Luckily I found it on the ground and was able to tape most of it back on. I'm afraid to find out how much it's going to cost to replace!
#38
Coworker Had An Accident In The Yard And Punctured A Tanker Car Full Of Hot Asphalt
#39
Spilled Paint Just Missed The Drop Cloth
#40
Pillow Exploded In Dryer And Looks Like Fried Rice
#41
Mom Stood Next To The Fireplace With Her Long, Expensive Down Jacket
#42
Coworker Thought My Mug Warmer Was A Charger
#43
Moved Into The New House And Found Out Our Toddler Broke Our 65” TV
#44
Liquid Bleach Dripping From The Maids Cart All The Way Down The Hall Of My Hotel
#45
Dog Ate My Passport One Day Before Returning Home. Luckily I Don't Need It LOL
#46
Apparently D And R Look The Same When You're Tired
#47
My Neighbour Drilled Into Our Wall
Alex Schneider 12 hours ago
I would totally add a tiny sign ( Home of dangermouse) and a doorbell
#48
There Is A Reason Oven Racks Exist
Wife thought the bottom of the oven was a good place to set the glass cookware for baking when the racks were full. Exploded when removed and set on the stove, ruining dinner.
Upstaged75 12 hours ago
How did she make it to adulthood not knowing that you don't put things on the bottom of the oven? Especially glass!
#49
Dropped My Wedding Ring This Morning
#50
My Expensive $500 New Year’s Dinner (I Got Cheated)
#52
Mattress Moving Day In The Rain
#53
Just Lost Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Product At Work. Most Likely Getting Fired
Upstaged75 12 hours ago
From the OP: It's bell pepper, about $250 a kilo and we lost 20 kilos in total. What happened was I was discharging the product inside the container and I thought I was completely done because none was coming out. I undo all of the screws, lift it up, and a s**t ton poor's out. It turned out that the valve closed due to the vibration of the pump motor and there was a lot of leftover.
#54
Accidently Left My Freezer Open Over The Weekend. Had To Throw It All Away. Gutted
#55
800$ Mouth Gaurd Fell Off The Counter And Shattered
Chad Olin 3 hours ago
I'm more concerned about the placement of the dollar sign in this post. For the record, it should read $800, not 800$. I see this a lot and I don't understand why. It's taught in school as $800, or $800.00. In fact, every store, sign and advertisement has and still uses the widely accepted practice of the putting the dollar symbol BEFORE the dollar value.
#56
Kitchen Sink “Pipe” Burst. I’m Leaving For Vacation In An Hour
Kabuki Kitsune 12 hours ago
Tends to happen if you've ever run something like Drain-O or similar through it. The caustic nature of that can (and will) eat through pipe walls. It can even weaken PVC piping to the point of failure.
#57
Was Going Through A Tough Week, Thought Of Gifting Myself My First Ever Expensive Makeup Item On My Birthday :')
#58
No Money? Check. Need To Move? Check. New Expense? Check
#59
Sold My iPad In Public Space At Night In Minnesotan -10f Temperature, Turned Out It's Fake
#60
Made The Mistake Of Not Asking Market Price… $53 Per Shrimp
#61
Ready To Play A Few Birthday Presents Only To Discover This. Don't Have $1000, So I'm Hoping A Few Laughs Can Be Had At My Expense
#62
Walking From Costco. Most Expensive Purchase Of The Day
#63
Another Congress Of The Car On The Stairs On Lanzeron: This Time A Man At The Wheel
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