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You wake up disoriented and realize your phone is dead. It’s 10am and you were supposed to be at work an hour ago, but your alarm clock is trapped in your phone that desperately needs to be charged. You bolt out the door as fast as you can only to see that your car has a flat tire. You need to call your boss, but your phone is still dead and you can’t even call a taxi without it. And when it seems like things can’t get any worse, you rush back up to your apartment to find that you've locked yourself out.

Did that paragraph stress you out? Sorry, take some deep breaths. It’s not your reality! But we all know that feeling of having a comically bad day. It’s like a storm cloud is hovering over us that we just can’t seem to shake because when it rains, it pours. After the fact, these terrible days often turn into funny anecdotes we can share with friends, once the relief of the day being over has set in. So to laugh along with (okay, and a little bit at) some people who have shared their worst fails and bad days online, we’ve gathered some photos of these horrible experiences down below for you.

So sit back, relax, and be thankful that your day is not going as terribly as the days featured in these pics. Keep reading to also find an interview with Francesco Benedetti, President of Fail!, an inspiring project aimed at normalizing failure and eliminating the stigma often associated with it. Then if you’d like to check out even more hilarious fails that have been featured on Bored Panda, you can find our last articles on the same topic here and here.

To hear a bit about the importance of openly sharing our failures and embracing that we all experience them, we reached out to Francesco Benedetti, President of Fail!, an organization that "brings together inspiring people to share their stories of, and lessons from, failure, setbacks, and vulnerabilities". Fail! includes a mix of personal and professional perspectives and delivers stories onstage in a TED-like talk format.

First we wanted to hear how this inspiring project came about. “Our team began this project as a response to the constant, underlying fear of failure we witnessed in the people around us at MIT, initially mostly students and academics, to realize that this literally applies to everyone,” Franceso told Bored Panda. 

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Cat Didn't Eat For 3 Days, Went To The Vet Where They Did An Ultrasound Only To Find A Belly Full Of The Neighbor's Cat's Food

Cat Didn't Eat For 3 Days, Went To The Vet Where They Did An Ultrasound Only To Find A Belly Full Of The Neighbor's Cat's Food

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“We feel that this fear is prohibitive to many who are capable of making unique contributions to their fields,” Francesco explained. “Through this event, we want to recognize failure as ubiquitous, and begin to think more creatively about the ways in which we can embrace it, and build resilience and psychological safety in hyper-competitive communities. By sharing these stories, if we can make failures, big and small, less intimidating and all-consuming, individuals with great potential will be more willing to take risks, think outside the box, and try things that may push new boundaries.”

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When it comes to the goal of Fail!, Francesco told Bored Panda, “Our hope for this conference is to bring together inspiring people to see failure through different lenses and clearly state that we all go through setbacks at some point and, regardless, everyone can still become their role model (like the ones we bring on stage), because their experience was not always defined by success as well and they learned from it and grew forward.”

If you’d like to learn more about Fail! and hear some of the stories that have been shared at their events, you can check out Fail!’s website right here.  

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So Costco Apparently Doesn't Re-Take Membership Card Photos If You Sneeze

So Costco Apparently Doesn't Re-Take Membership Card Photos If You Sneeze

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Doing My Will. Needed Some Info From My Brother. Messaged Him To Ask His Address And Job Title. Failed To Remember Today Was His Birthday

Doing My Will. Needed Some Info From My Brother. Messaged Him To Ask His Address And Job Title. Failed To Remember Today Was His Birthday

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Bad days are unfortunately something that we all have to live with. They can be caused by a multitude of reasons, including making a mistake that has rippling effects, losing something like our job or an important possession, being broken up with, having a fight with a loved one, getting injured or having a massively embarrassing moment. This list features the bad days that don’t have life-altering effects but that do make for a great story later down the line. From mildly annoying inconveniences to injuries that resulted in going to the hospital, on this list, you'll find some of the funniest examples of bad luck people have ever experienced.

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These photos got me wondering though, if some of us are genuinely more lucky than others or if we all have the same amount of good days and bad days. Perception is a factor in whether we consider a day to be positive or negative, of course, but when it comes to things that are actually out of our control, are some of us just unlucky?

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What If I Decide To Let My White Dog Out After I Mow My Lawn?

What If I Decide To Let My White Dog Out After I Mow My Lawn?

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Richard Wiseman, a psychology professor at the University of Hartfordshire in the United Kingdom, studies the importance that luck plays in our lives. He began by looking at the difference between people who considered themselves lucky and those who identified as unlucky, and he found that the ‘lucky’ individuals were much more likely to be extroverted. They smiled twice as often and exercised more eye contact than the unlucky people as well. Wiseman believes that their sociability helps them end up in lucky situations because they meet more people, connect well with others and have an easier time maintaining relationships.

When it comes to the unlucky people, they were much more likely to be neurotic. Anxiety can help us focus on a task, but it can also allow us to put up blinders to other opportunities and miss what is going on around us. Unlucky people can be so busy worrying about one thing that they are oblivious to other opportunities passing by or miss details that could have helped them become ‘luckier’. Lucky people also tend to be more open minded and willing to put themselves out there when meeting new people and trying new experiences.  

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My Dog Had A 5k Surgery After Eating A Rock. I Decided To Display It Accordingly

My Dog Had A 5k Surgery After Eating A Rock. I Decided To Display It Accordingly

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Another interesting observation Wiseman made about lucky people is that they were simply more observant than unlucky individuals. He conducted one experiment where he gave participants a newspaper and asked them to count the number of photographs in it. Unlucky people took about 2 minutes to complete the exercise, but most of the lucky people only took seconds.

That is because on the second page, there was a message that read: “Stop counting. There are 43 photographs in this newspaper.” The unlucky people often did not catch the message and continued to count the images because they were too focused to notice anything else. With these 'unlucky blinders' on, who knows what else these people were missing out on in their everyday lives?

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My Neighbor “Allegedly” Refused To Pay The Guy Who Cleared His Back Yard. He’ll Be Coming Home To This Gift Left In His Driveway

My Neighbor “Allegedly” Refused To Pay The Guy Who Cleared His Back Yard. He’ll Be Coming Home To This Gift Left In His Driveway

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He Wanted To See What Was In That Hole. Guess What It Was

He Wanted To See What Was In That Hole. Guess What It Was

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Packed My Gym Bag Early This Morning In The Dark And Didn’t Want To Wake My Wife. Only Discovered My Choice On My Way To Shower In A Busy Men’s Locker Room

Packed My Gym Bag Early This Morning In The Dark And Didn’t Want To Wake My Wife. Only Discovered My Choice On My Way To Shower In A Busy Men’s Locker Room

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Unsurprisingly, Wiseman also determined that lucky people are more optimistic. They go through life with higher expectations and even when something goes wrong, they are more likely to look on the bright side. Unlucky people might not actually have very different experiences, but they are more likely to dwell on the negatives.

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Positive people might not necessarily attract good luck, but if they believe they have good luck, they are not going to be phased by a bad day here and there. They can shrug it off, upload a funny photo online, and go about their day. Of course, there are always extreme circumstances where a bad day is completely out of our control or societal issues prevent certain people from even having a chance at ‘good luck’, but we can’t deny that keeping a positive attitude is always preferable.  

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New Hobby = New Broken Bones. 30 Seconds After Putting On Roller Blades Resulted In 2 Broken Wrists

New Hobby = New Broken Bones. 30 Seconds After Putting On Roller Blades Resulted In 2 Broken Wrists

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Anybody Know What It Means When This Light Comes On?

Anybody Know What It Means When This Light Comes On?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a car biologist, but I think you should GTFO of there before it explodes, genius

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Wiseman is also an expert in helping people break their bad luck streaks and turn their luck around by enrolling in “luck school”. After one month of classes, 80% of Wiseman’s students reported feeling happier, more satisfied with their lives, and yes, luckier. The basic methods luck school students employed were keeping an open mind, being more observant, searching for the positive side in every situation, and going out of their way to break up their routines. So if you’re feeling unlucky the next time you have a bad day (a regular bad day, not a life-altering one!), don’t fall down into the dumps. If nothing else, you can remember that sharing a funny photo of your bad day online can help others smile, and that’s a bright side to your situation right there.

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I Guess They Won't Be Driving Anywhere Anytime Soon, Seen Outside My Son's Flat

I Guess They Won't Be Driving Anywhere Anytime Soon, Seen Outside My Son's Flat

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Got A Measuring Tape Without Measurements

Got A Measuring Tape Without Measurements

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If you’re having a bad day, and you’re looking for something to turn that frown upside down, there are plenty of ways to go about it. Getting in touch with nature, for example, can be an excellent way to boost your spirits. Some fresh air and sunshine, a peaceful hike, some yoga in a park, swimming in a lake, or even just going for a walk through a park near your home can be easy ways to unwind. Leave your phone at home or turn it on airplane mode and allow yourself to put aside the stresses of your day, your job, or whatever is giving you bad energy. And if you need to listen to music to drown out focusing on the bad day at hand, I highly recommend blasting some of your favorite bops.   

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Just Had Satan's Moustache Crawl Across My Face When I Was Trying To Go To Sleep. My Skin Is Crawling

Just Had Satan's Moustache Crawl Across My Face When I Was Trying To Go To Sleep. My Skin Is Crawling

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Waited All Summer To Cut Open This Watermelon I Grew In My Yard

Waited All Summer To Cut Open This Watermelon I Grew In My Yard

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's what watermelons looked like before being domesticated. Good job, you somehow ended up with a medieval watermelon 🤣

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My Dad Says “Google Is Doing This Stupid Thing Where It Blurs The Top Left Part Of The Results. Facebook Is Doing It Too Actually.” He Melted The Top Left Corner Of His Screen

My Dad Says “Google Is Doing This Stupid Thing Where It Blurs The Top Left Part Of The Results. Facebook Is Doing It Too Actually.” He Melted The Top Left Corner Of His Screen

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my colleagues did this to her work laptop. But in the middle of the screen. Gave her a spare from our “people who can’t be trusted with company gear” pile

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It can also be helpful to release all of your bad day energy onto paper or to a friend or loved one. Maybe you need to call your best friend, rant about the day, and move on. Bottling up our emotions is never a good thing, and releasing them can feel like a huge weight off your chest. Journaling is also an excellent way to decompress. I find that when I feel dramatic and like my world is spiraling out of control, putting my thoughts and feelings onto paper is very grounding. I realize how far out of proportion I was blowing up a situation in my head, and I can take time to express gratitude for all of the things that are going well. My life is not a tragedy, regardless of how hard my brain tries to convince me of that sometimes, so I feel much better when I take time to acknowledge the facts of a situation. 

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So My Friend Emailed Her Professor Today And This Happened

So My Friend Emailed Her Professor Today And This Happened

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The Roof In My Apartment Collapsed Due To Rain, But The Latex Paint Caught The Drywall

The Roof In My Apartment Collapsed Due To Rain, But The Latex Paint Caught The Drywall

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Came Home For A Week To Help My Parents Out With Some Yard Work. Turns Out, I Don’t Know What Poison Ivy Looks Like

Came Home For A Week To Help My Parents Out With Some Yard Work. Turns Out, I Don’t Know What Poison Ivy Looks Like

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Sometimes a bad day can be remedied by treating yourself. Do something that you absolutely love, whether it’s watching your favorite guilty pleasure movie, cooking up your favorite comfort food meal, or grabbing ice cream from the shop that you always think about going into when you pass by. The little things can go a long way sometimes, so if buying yourself some flowers at the market or spending the evening painting your nails and taking a bath will put you in a better mood, I fully support it. We don’t all have the time to practice self-care every single day, but especially when we are more stressed than usual, we have to prioritize finding small ways to squeeze in moments of joy.   

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I Found My Lunch (In A Tote On My Desk), From Two Years Ago. I Didn’t Open It For Fear That It Could Trigger Another Pandemic

I Found My Lunch (In A Tote On My Desk), From Two Years Ago. I Didn’t Open It For Fear That It Could Trigger Another Pandemic

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Went To A New Barber. Asked For My Part To Be Cut In. She Mowed A 1/2” Stripe Out Of My Head

Went To A New Barber. Asked For My Part To Be Cut In. She Mowed A 1/2” Stripe Out Of My Head

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My Daughter Might Be A Bit Accident-Prone

My Daughter Might Be A Bit Accident-Prone

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Another great way to turn around a bad day is to find something that will make you laugh, or at least smile. Call up your funniest friend, watch your favorite comedy film, go see some stand-up, or scroll through your favorite funny articles on Bored Panda. It can be easy to go the whole day feeling stressed, angry or disappointed when you’re having a bad day, but not everything has to be colored by the failures of the day. Make sure you smile a little bit, and don’t be too hard on yourself. You deserve to enjoy some moments of every single day, even if you are in the hospital with two broken wrists from a roller-blading accident…

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There Was An Attempt To Shoot Some Sweet Archery Video

There Was An Attempt To Shoot Some Sweet Archery Video

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Happened In Germany. Elderly People Really Should Take A Second Driving Test

Happened In Germany. Elderly People Really Should Take A Second Driving Test

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There Was An Attempt To Send A Text

There Was An Attempt To Send A Text

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We hope these fails and unfortunate examples of bad days are bringing a smile to your face. Even though they were upsetting at the time, I’m glad that these individuals were able to laugh them off later and share their pain online. Remember that we all experience bad luck and bad days at times, so if you need to feel less alone, you can always consult this list and be glad you’re day was not this bad. Keep upvoting the pics that you feel the most sympathy for, and then let us know in the comments what your worst ‘comically bad day’ was. I wonder if any of you pandas have bad day stories that can top all of the pics on this list!

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My Dog Ate All Of My Games Yesterday While I Was Gone. Including My Copy Of Doom Signed By The Entire Development Team

My Dog Ate All Of My Games Yesterday While I Was Gone. Including My Copy Of Doom Signed By The Entire Development Team

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Pro-Tip: When Transporting Paint Make Sure It Is Properly Secured. Especially If You Are Driving A Maserati

Pro-Tip: When Transporting Paint Make Sure It Is Properly Secured. Especially If You Are Driving A Maserati

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Found This Note On My Car After Work

Found This Note On My Car After Work

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This person should burn in hell. Twice (for the f*****g lol at the end)

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Just A Snake Crawling Out Of My Wife’s Car At Customs During A Random Check

Just A Snake Crawling Out Of My Wife’s Car At Customs During A Random Check

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Arrived To My Bathroom To Find A Friend Doing Some Exploration

Arrived To My Bathroom To Find A Friend Doing Some Exploration

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Glad I Didn’t Decide To Sit In My Car This Morning And Defrost It

Glad I Didn’t Decide To Sit In My Car This Morning And Defrost It

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My Instrument After A Flight. Thanks Southwest

My Instrument After A Flight. Thanks Southwest

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

dude that sucks… hope they paid for repairs, but i suggest using a more sturdy case for travel or when you aren’t personally handling/transporting your instrument in the future

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Delta Dawn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should be able to gate check an instrument, and they supposedly won’t throw it through the usual luggage chipper

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TC
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is what you get when a soft gig bag is used instead of a hard shell case.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait, was the violin not placed inside a proper violin case...? The red thing in the background doesn't look like it would offer adequate protection.

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Caterina Lear
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I needed to see that... when I'm going on 3 FLIGHTS in NINE DAYS with MY violin.

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Liz
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The original post says it was in a flight case, plus the pictured soft case for added padding. And it’s a bass, not a violin.

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Black Pearl
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a violinist this causes me physical pain (I know it's not a violin, but it still hurts). If this happened to my instrument I would be so upset.

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Cathelijne Van
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Op: Yes it's common to buy an extra seat. However my bass was in a very well protected flight case. Buying an extra ticket is quite difficult as a college student but I suppose I'll have to bite the bullet.

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Jaekry
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

100 usd I think, why else such an soft bag instead of hardcase and why not as hand luggage /carry on.

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Jill Tremblay
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was this in a Hard Case? Or the sleeping bag looking thing in the back?

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Francesa Miller
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You aren't the first. Dace Carroll had a similar problem - and got revenge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo

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Id row
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never trust the airline with anything important or valuable.

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Sue
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On a marching band trip, we saw them THROWING all of the instruments into the plan. Our drill sergeant type bank director got off the plane & let them have it. Thousands of dollars worth of instruments, some belonging to the school.

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Collette Kilbourne
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If its valuable enough, it might be cheaper to buy it its own seat next to you.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope they get you a better one or at least get your money back for a new one

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Banned_User
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the same thing happened with my cousin's tenor saxophone case. they really should try to be careful.

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Celtic Pirate Queen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's really kind of on you. Transporting musical instruments through an airport, they should be in a hard case, not the soft sided backpack looking one I see here.

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Celtic Pirate Queen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would you not have it in a hard case? I'm sorry that happened, but -dude?

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Salty Wild Hair
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh no. It appears the Southwest Airlines humor was just a mask for some aggression.

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Keahu Maalimanu'u
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hardcases exist for this very reason. You expect Southwest to take care of your personal belongings?!?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, that's not funny either. As much as I love music, that's heartbreaking. Vic.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oooh, HARD case when flying guy HARD case, also you went Southwest, you knew the dangers going in

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similarly
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So "United Breaks Guitars" but "Southwest Breaks the Double Bass"?

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Chris Chung
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lucky, actually. Any crack under the bridge (the carved maple structure holding the strings above the belly of the instrument) would cost 10x more. Sometimes, bridges cracks are not repairable to original strength, or, original sound.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You NEED a hard case!! They messed up but they can't be trusted. That soft case in the back is useless

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Colin Timp
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They need better legislation about airline baggage etc. They are required to reimburse so very little that it has become more profitable for them to lose or damage your things than actually get them where you paid for them to go.

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Sandy D
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope they paid for it or you have insurance that covers it

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Harold Houfek, Sr.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They do sell high end cases for instruments. I would of had a hard case shell for this

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Helen Vauxelles-Touchard
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Presumably the owner, being unfamiliar with airline baggage handling, is less than ten years old.

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Adur Bdur
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have valuable instruments, get a instrument insurance...

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Mario Strada
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The culprit is in the photo. Never use a gig bag for an instrument. All you accomplish is not noticing when it gets destroyed. It sucks though, my condolences (Looks bad but it's repairable though, depending on the instrument's value) My daughter's Viola is worth about $15K. Her case is frigging bulletproof. EDIT: apparently it's a double bass. Without reference it's hard to tell. Yes, those often only have a gig bag because otherwise you need to charter a plane. Bad juju.

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Shelli Aderman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn. If only there was a cello storage compartment on a flight! 😥

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my goodness, that's horrible. Was the violin not places in a proper hard case with cushioning inside though?

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Joshua Moon
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never travel with a soft case. Hard cases are sold for a reason.

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Parmeisan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know this isn't United and that isn't a guitar, but this song still seems highly appropriate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo "United Breaks Guitars" - quite catchy too

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Fred Bigox
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair things move in planes ,especially take off and landing. Maybe a sturdy case is needed instead of a bag

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Strahd Ivarius
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Next time, put the Tommy Gun in your cabin bag and the violin in the violin case, not the other way!

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Kylie Crawford
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love my Violin if anything happened to it my parents would freak!

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Spider
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You DEFINITELY need to invest in a hardshell case!!!!! They're SO much better than the shitty bags and your poor baby won't DIE.

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Lillukka79
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cellists know to book a place for their instrument, should have done the same.

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Whitney keen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most likely due to the owner not loosening the strings before a flight. The altitude tightens the strings and will break the neck.

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RoanTheMad
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get a hard case... I learned this lesson when in school, and some fuckwomble kicked my case. In any case (pun not intended) I do hope that OP got the repairs paid for, because it still seems like the instrument was mismanaged, because if it had been handled with the care it was supposed to be, this shouldn't have happened.

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Nico
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not putting it in a hard-case. Boy what were you thinking?

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TheAquarius1978
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Could be worst, imagine that was a Stradivarius, you would be crying and would also be crying...

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Memere
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's horrible, but I can't blame the airline if OP didn't pack the bass in a hard shell made for this exact purpose. This is 100% on OP.

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Riley Quinn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't blame Southwest for the poor packing. OP only has own self to blame.

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So I Ordered McDonald's Via Doordash And Found This In The Bag. Not Only Did The Doordash Driver Get My Order Wrong, But I Think He Messed Up Some Poor Dude’s Plans

So I Ordered McDonald's Via Doordash And Found This In The Bag. Not Only Did The Doordash Driver Get My Order Wrong, But I Think He Messed Up Some Poor Dude’s Plans

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#36

First Overseas Flight In 9 Years! Paid Extra For A Window Seat So I Can See Everything

First Overseas Flight In 9 Years! Paid Extra For A Window Seat So I Can See Everything

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Brenda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get a refund. Pay for a window seat, they are obligated to give you one. They should at least refund the difference to you

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#37

Went To A Concert Last Night. This Was My View For 3.5 Hours

Went To A Concert Last Night. This Was My View For 3.5 Hours

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Elizabeth Tayler
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does anyone actually go back & watch the crappy recording they made? Can't see anything, probably can't hear anything ( except the people around you) but I can prove I was there!

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#38

My Customer's Husband Decided To Preheat The Oven For Snacks And Had No Idea That His Wife Had Left The Laptop In The Oven

My Customer's Husband Decided To Preheat The Oven For Snacks And Had No Idea That His Wife Had Left The Laptop In The Oven

She did this to prevent the laptop from being stolen while they were on vacation.

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#39

That Time I Broke One Of The Screws In My Back

That Time I Broke One Of The Screws In My Back

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#41

Girlfriend Told Me The Hot Water Isn’t Working So I Went To The Basement To Investigate

Girlfriend Told Me The Hot Water Isn’t Working So I Went To The Basement To Investigate

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#43

Can’t Email My Township Unless You Can See Color, Which I Can’t

Can’t Email My Township Unless You Can See Color, Which I Can’t

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#44

Woke Up This Morning To My Light Full Of Water. Our Apartment Is Brand New

Woke Up This Morning To My Light Full Of Water. Our Apartment Is Brand New

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#45

Went To Show My Bunny The Forest. Sounded Better In My Head

Went To Show My Bunny The Forest. Sounded Better In My Head

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#46

The Water At My Aunt's Work In, You Guessed It, Florida

The Water At My Aunt's Work In, You Guessed It, Florida

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I were her, I'd call the WInchester brothers... just to be on the safe side...

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#47

My Friend Just Broke My Several Million Years Old Piece Of Amber That I Got While I Was Living In Australia

My Friend Just Broke My Several Million Years Old Piece Of Amber That I Got While I Was Living In Australia

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Epoxy would fix it pretty nicely, both resins technically speaking. But upsetting none the less.

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#48

I Absolutely Hate My Life. The Third One Also Just Fell On The Pile

I Absolutely Hate My Life. The Third One Also Just Fell On The Pile

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are they building a bridge to break free? Are the Buenos going to take over!?

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#50

Got Home From Work, Ready To Have Some Blueberries And Wine. And Then The Bag Broke

Got Home From Work, Ready To Have Some Blueberries And Wine. And Then The Bag Broke

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