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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!

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

If they don't choose to have children of their own, they can still tell this story to some other children!

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

That's a great wedding photo. Just photoshop a missile hitting the car.

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

She looks beautiful though, and as least she's got a, "What are you going to do?" with a shrug.

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

She's smiling - that's a great start to a marriage. Humour gets you through everything.

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

Hubby does not look too happy. Run, Bride, Run. It only gets worse from here!

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

Isn't it good luck for the marriage to have a minor "catastrophe" hit the day of? You've already had a disaster. I'm glad they got out in time. It is sad to lose a classic car

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

The VW Beetle is notoriously unsafe since it has the fuel deposit under the front hood and the engine in the back. The photo ... well, it looks arranged to me.

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

It's a bit revealing that the bride has a sweet look of resignation on her face and the groom's expression shows he is disgusted. Hope this doesn't reflect a trend in their marriage future.

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

Also, at least.... she is smiling and very beautiful and she is wearing one of the most beautiful wedding dresses I have ever seen.

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

Well, it's a day of turning a new leaf... so, even the Car was aware that It was time they Get a new one.

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

She seems to be taking it in stride. He looks like he wants to murder someone, lol.

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

HEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRBBBBBBBBBBBBIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

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

She still looks happy, but the husband ... 😂 But seriously, the most important thing is that no one got injured, one day he too is going to able to laugh about it and it's definitely a memorable wedding day

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

Actually you can tell that her “happy” face looks more like she’s cringing.

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

By their expressions, it was his car and she is glad never to have to ride in it again.

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

Damn foreign cars!! Next car don’t be so cheap. roflmao

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

This really is an amazing photo -- a day they'll never forget!

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

Blame it on the cans dragging behind the car. Guy's thinking: "Damn! I knew I should have taken out that insurance."

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

WHAT A WAY TO START A LIFE TOGETHER! But hey hey, I agree with Kesyra!

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

And we go down , down ,down in a burning ring of v-dub ~ J.Cash

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

I don't know about anybody else, but I'd call this a fairly bad omen.

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Jjjane20
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She looks she didn't like the car anyway and but he did.

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

From the look on his face it was his car not hers. And from the look on her face she didn't care too much for his uncomfortable "Classic" he treasured and spent hours fixing

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

Wow really? You just know so much about the couple from simply one picture? And by the way, she is obviously not smiling but you can tell that her face is cringing instead. It might have been her car instead. You never know. And even if it wasn’t, what makes you think she didn’t like the car?

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

Why do I have the feeling that this photo is staged? No way that they would be this calm after an almost dangerous accident. Also who's there to take a picture? So I guess they wanted to have a "click debate" wedding picture, bought a cheap, used car (probably in terrible condition) and put it on fire, with a crew around. If so, thank you for the extra C02.

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2WheelTravlr
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a vintage VW bug, not a cheap used car. I agree it looks staged though, especially since the bride still has her bouquet.

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

Look at his face, he new it was a mistake to get married. Now this is just the final sign!

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Alex Call
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4 years ago

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Was the bride behind the wheel? (C'mon it was too easy!)

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Sucks To Be You, Tom

Sucks To Be You, Tom

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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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Scene Outside My Apartment Today

Scene Outside My Apartment Today

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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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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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So I Started Work As A Beekeeper Last Week

So I Started Work As A Beekeeper Last Week

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Someone At Porsche Is Getting Fired Today

Someone At Porsche Is Getting Fired Today

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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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SAF saf
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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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The Moment You Realize You Used The Wrong Spray

The Moment You Realize You Used The Wrong Spray

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WilvanderHeijden
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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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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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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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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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