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That lovely German word 'schadenfreude' describes the pleasure that one gets in witnessing another person's misfortune. While we don't necessarily condone this slightly evil feeling, it can be useful in putting one's own struggles and unfortunate events into perspective.

For example, you're not having a good time of things. You didn't get much sleep, the car won't start, and you're late for work. Seems like you're having the worst day ever! It's easy to feel grumpy and full of self-pity; you might even bring the people around you down as well, with your crappy mood.

However, one look at this list, compiled by Bored Panda, will immediately make you realize how much worse things can be. These people are having a really bad day, and it's sure to be worse than yours. Does that make things better? Yes. Should it really? Probably not. But somehow it does, so who are we to argue?

Scroll down below for your daily dose of schadenfreude, whether you need it or not, and feel free to tell us about your own funny accidents in the comments!

#1

This Amazon Review Though

This Amazon Review Though

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Today I Learned That I Sleepwalk

Today I Learned That I Sleepwalk

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#5

Two Brothers Won The Lottery On The Same Day

Two Brothers Won The Lottery On The Same Day

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Probably The Greatest Picture Of Myself That’s Ever Been Taken

Probably The Greatest Picture Of Myself That’s Ever Been Taken

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#8

Just Married Couple In Front Of Their Burning Car

Just Married Couple In Front Of Their Burning Car

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Toujin C'Thlu
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least they're okay, and seem to have good sense of humor about the whole thing. It'll make an interesting story to tell the kids years later.(if they choose to have any)

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#11

Sucks To Be You, Tom

Sucks To Be You, Tom

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#12

Spent $11.75 Growing Tomatoes This Year. Here's My Whole Harvest

Spent $11.75 Growing Tomatoes This Year. Here's My Whole Harvest

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#13

Scene Outside My Apartment Today

Scene Outside My Apartment Today

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#14

This Girl Was Bleaching Her Hair And Put A Plastic Bag From Walmart Over It To Help The Heat Stay In And It Printed The Ink Onto Her Hair

This Girl Was Bleaching Her Hair And Put A Plastic Bag From Walmart Over It To Help The Heat Stay In And It Printed The Ink Onto Her Hair

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#17

I Give Up

I Give Up

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#18

Lanyard Caught On The Handle And My Keys Swung Inside The Door As I Closed It. Stupidest Way To Lock Yourself Out?

Lanyard Caught On The Handle And My Keys Swung Inside The Door As I Closed It. Stupidest Way To Lock Yourself Out?

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#19

So I Started Work As A Beekeeper Last Week

So I Started Work As A Beekeeper Last Week

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#23

Someone At Porsche Is Getting Fired Today

Someone At Porsche Is Getting Fired Today

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Toujin C'Thlu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would've loved to hear the explanation the employee came up with.

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

They should be fired anyway for painting it up like a GT! use your own color scheme - that one's famous

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

an employee with good taste. That paint pattern is hideous.

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

Why wasn't there a barrier at the edge of the parking lot? Not everyone is an ace driver.

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

Judging distance and the use of the brakes are basic skills, not special ones.

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

Is that a crumpled up paper bag in the grass or a cat hiding out, with the keys under its belly?

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

"No, sir. It's not a Lotus Esprit. But it is yours now."

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

The car was ugly anyway, with those stripes. One more push and the water will take it. Yeah!

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

No no no, this is ENTIRELY down to the arrogance of the company thinking it’s okay to not have parking blocks or rails there.

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

Don't blame the driver. The car just wanted to go for a swim.

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

A guy got back from a test drive, parked it, but forgot to set the parking brake. He turned to the salesman, said, "I'll take it. I just want it painted black with gold trim." He reached down to tie his shoes, hit the gas, popped the clutch and into the drink.

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

How the hell did that happen??? Was at least one fo the questions the boss would ask...

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Sergio Serg
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This is the one and only time a can agree with a German sending someone to the gas chamber

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Jonah Hill Dropping His Coffee

Jonah Hill Dropping His Coffee

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Still Better Than a DUI

Still Better Than a DUI

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

Guy lucked out! happened to me and the cop gave me 10 mins before they towed it.

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#29

The Moment You Realize You Used The Wrong Spray

The Moment You Realize You Used The Wrong Spray

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

And realised you now have a perfect reason to turn the boring lawn into an amazing flowerbed.

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#31

Got A New Printer. The Old One Didn’t Go Out Without A Fight

Got A New Printer. The Old One Didn’t Go Out Without A Fight

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#32

Apparently The Kids Were Too Distracted To Shut The Door

Apparently The Kids Were Too Distracted To Shut The Door

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#33

Picked My Car Up From The Mechanic Yesterday After Having A Bunch Of Things Replaced Totalling $2100 Just To Have Burst Into Flames On Me This Morning. I'm Too Poor For This S**t

Picked My Car Up From The Mechanic Yesterday After Having A Bunch Of Things Replaced Totalling $2100 Just To Have Burst Into Flames On Me This Morning. I'm Too Poor For This S**t

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

I remember reading the original Reddit post a few months ago, he posted an update saying he was suing the mechanic or something

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#34

Looks Like I’m Not Getting My Bluetooth Earbuds Back For A While

Looks Like I’m Not Getting My Bluetooth Earbuds Back For A While

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#35

Imagine Getting Your Name Excluded Like This In A Movie Credit Scene

Imagine Getting Your Name Excluded Like This In A Movie Credit Scene

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4 years ago

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#37

Chinese Man Chops Off His Own Finger After A Snake Bite ‘To Save My Own Life’, But Doctors Say It Was Totally Unnecessary

Chinese Man Chops Off His Own Finger After A Snake Bite ‘To Save My Own Life’, But Doctors Say It Was Totally Unnecessary

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#39

Home Alone Cleaning The Roof And Gutters When I Heard A Loud Bang

Home Alone Cleaning The Roof And Gutters When I Heard A Loud Bang

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A Statue Of Jesus In India Mysteriously Began Dripping Water From Its Toes. Worshippers Started Collecting It And Drinking It Believing It Was Holy. The Source Of The Water Was Later Found To Be Clogged Pipes

A Statue Of Jesus In India Mysteriously Began Dripping Water From Its Toes. Worshippers Started Collecting It And Drinking It Believing It Was Holy. The Source Of The Water Was Later Found To Be Clogged Pipes

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