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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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)
Poor Guy
omg, I'd love some follow up on this. Did he at least get an apology and a beer out of the person?
A very nice guy! If I was in a hurry and pissed off I would probably organize some cutters and set myself free and don't give a damn about how safe will the other bike be!
Nope. How do you prove ownership? Plus the police really do have more serious things to be getting on with.
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Well, I find this a rather friendly solution - About 9 years ago I accidentally locked my bike to someone else's bike when I visited my mom. During dinner we heard a couple of bangs (sounded like metal hitting metal) but because she lives on a busy street in the centre we didd't pay much attention. After a wonderful evening I went to get my bike and found out that two of my bike locks were destroyed in a way that I could never open them again. I also found a note that said "you #$@*%$ if I can't get my bike and leave, you can't either!". Since it was after midnight I decided not to call the person. Next morning I contacted him (he was still angry and verbally aggressive). We made an appointment to get our bikes in the afternoon... It took me half a day though to find someone with a grinding wheel to saw through my locks... leaving me with high costs to replace my two locks although he gave me a small compensation. Would have rather drank and bought a beer for him though :-) :-)
If all you needed to prove it's you yours is the key to the lock, then anyone could just put their lock on any bike they wanted and then claim ownership of said bike.
It might be a match made in heaven for all we know! Wonder what happened later!
Aw, he was just being neighborly and protecting both bikes at the same time.
This is a technic to steal bikes though. Put your own lock on the bike, come back in the evening with the right tools to break the other lock and get e new bike.
BWAHAHAHAAAAA! Maybe it was a girl & they ended up getting married because of this.
Obviously the lockee needs new glasses. Otherwise how do you mistakenly lock your bike to another bike instead of the pole. I would want more than a beer depending on how late it was.
That person is very cool. I would have taken my bike and theirs to teach them a lesson.
I'd say worth a couple of beers--at least no one will try to mess with nicking two bikes.
I'd go to the nearest hardware store, get whatever tool is necessary to cut the f***ing lock and leave. I don't care if the idiot's bike is stolen. Next time he'll pay more attention. I'd take a lot of pictures beforehand, just in case.
Nice try. Lock one's bike to another bike to get the other's attention and the phone number....means business.
I hope they zip tied both bikes together so the other person couldn't just unlock and run.
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I find it ironic one of the authors of this "some people just have bad luck" post is named "James Caunt".
I often try to see more pressing the know see 80 or so more, and it doesn't work... why is that?
The topic of these is kinda dumb cause people can way worse days than these pics.... Trust me cause I have!
Oh Bored Panda, I needed a laugh so badly and you sure came through with these. Thank you for making my day!
Many of these people posted on their own accord, perhaps to feel better about their situation and share some cheer around too
Load More Replies... I find it ironic one of the authors of this "some people just have bad luck" post is named "James Caunt".
I often try to see more pressing the know see 80 or so more, and it doesn't work... why is that?
The topic of these is kinda dumb cause people can way worse days than these pics.... Trust me cause I have!
Oh Bored Panda, I needed a laugh so badly and you sure came through with these. Thank you for making my day!
Many of these people posted on their own accord, perhaps to feel better about their situation and share some cheer around too
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