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I bet you've had a bit of bad luck losing a bet at some point in your life. But the price for the bad luck you had to pay probably wasn't as big as for the people included in this list. Bored Panda has compiled a series of embarrassing moments experienced by unfortunate gamblers in the middle of their redemption, and the funny stories are both unbelievable and uncomfortable, you'll think twice about entering a wager next time.
From making a public announcement about sucking at fantasy football to transforming their hair into a pineapple, you can't help but admire people who know how to suck it up even when the worst luck strikes and accept the outcome of a funny bet. Scroll down to check out the images and upvote your favorite gambling losers.
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#1
In 2001, My Parents Bet Me That If I Did Not Drink, Smoke, Or Do Drugs By 21, They Would Give Me $1500. Here I Am On My 21st Birthday Holding The Contract I Signed When I Was 8
Pamda Panda 7 years ago
I seriously doubt his parents regret making that bet. $1,500 to keep your kid clean is a tiny, tiny price to pay.
Troux 7 years ago
Unfortunately, they didn't tell you how much $1500 would be worth 13 years later...
Monika Soffronow 7 years ago
It would be an even better bet if the parents put aside just one, 1, ONE dollar or euro per day and put the money in a bank account where it could also gain in value. In only 10 years, there would be over 3.650 in that account. Someone who smokes / drinks / does drugs spends much more than a mere lonely dollar/euro per day on "the habit". It would be an excellent way for any parent to teach the child the real value of small amounts of money spent on something repeatedly and often. The BIG win is, of course, better health for a lifetime. Not a bad deal. Not bad at all.
tarebear 7 years ago
How do they know he didn't sneak a drink or toke in at a friend's house? I don't know if I'd trust that he didn't try ANYTHING...but even if he did he didn't do it enough to get caught so good for him lol
Ashley 7 years ago
The parents probably wish they haven't had because now they have to give him $1500
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Cami Ereth 7 years ago
So many cool things he can do with that 1) buy a computer 2) a down on a new-used car 3) classes (even for fun) 4) plane ticket to the beach/mountains... Anything he is interested in. And, unlike when you are drunk/high/fighting lung cancer, he can enjoy what he chooses with no down-side.
DancingToMyself 7 years ago
Exactly! My interests were sooo different from my "friends". I had no time, nor did I had to party in such ways.
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#2
My Dad Challenged The Students At The School Where He Is The Principal To Read A Combined 1,000 Minutes. The Reward Would Be Getting To Push Him Down The Hall On A Tricycle While He Wore Mismatched Clothes Inside Out
Laugh Fan 7 years ago
He knew he was going to 'lose'! Just a fun way to get the children reading more.
DancingToMyself 7 years ago
So, THAT'S why I loved the picture from the beginning. Sometimes it's hard for me to see the obvious. :D
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El Christides 7 years ago
My old elementary principal did something similar, so when we beat the other schools with the reading, he had to sit in a cage for a day
DancingToMyself 7 years ago
@Robert Morson. Who am I to questioning the concept of "the list"?! That's some serious stuff, dude. 😎
#3
One Month Ago I Challenged One Of My Campers Who Had Just Been Diagnosed With Dyslexia. I Told Her That If She Could Read 10 Chapter Books In The Month Of July, I Would Let Her Choose Any Color She Wanted To Dye My Hair. Well She Finished Her Challenge And Alas I Now Have Pink Hair
Cesi Baca 7 years ago
Yeah ten books in one month for someone who was just diagnosed with dyslexia. Really? Maybe He meant ten chapters in 1 book.
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Carol Harrison 7 years ago
You will never forget each other, and she will have this gift the rest of her life.
#4
I Won A Bet With The Library At My University Forcing Them To Hang A Portrait Of Me Till I Graduate. Here's The Photo I Submitted
Kelly 7 years ago
If the library got to hang it wherever they wanted they couldn't hang that in the self-help section.
#5
I Work With Patients In Rehab. 2 Months Ago I Made A Bet With A Patient I Would Shave If We Could Get Him To Reach A Certain Goal. Today, He Did It. Tomorrow He Gets Baby Me
DancingToMyself 7 years ago
You look waaay better this way! And at least 10 years younger! Leave it this way. Also, the bet was a great one.
diane a 7 years ago
he best beard transformation I have ever seen - from 40 to 18 in the space of a shave
diane a 7 years ago
but the teeth - gone from 2 snaggletweeth to a perfet upper set
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#6
Won Or Lost?
Suzi Gauthier 7 years ago
My mom did the "Quiet Game" with me & my 2 sisters. The one who stayed quiet the longest won. It worked for about 5 minutes.
Charlotte Brine 7 years ago
WE HAD THE SAME GAME! It was called sleeping lions! My nan used to get all my cousins and i playing it when she babysat for us haha! (Now i do the same with my nephews and nieces!)
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Carol Emory 7 years ago
Whenever my parents went out, my older sister was in charge of me. She'd tell me "You better get the dishes done before mom gets home or you'll be in big trouble." Fast forward to the adult years and after having dinner with my parents I offered to do the dishes. My mother says "No..you don't get them clean enough." (She's OCD.) I said "Really, you never complained all the times I did them when I was a kid and you and dad went out." "You?!?" she said, glancing at my sister. "Your sister was supposed to do the dishes." My sister is staring at the ceiling and whistling innocently....
DancingToMyself 7 years ago
Never ever bet with your parents about cleaning, cooking, barbiquing, laundry, etc... You will always lose :) It's in our DNA structure. :p
#7
Spotted In My Hometown
Carol Harrison 7 years ago
Fabulous. What a great sport. Probably brightened a lot of people's day.
Dr. Cheri Hayes 7 years ago
I have a black pair just like them. The little ruffle on the side is adorable, and they're super comfy.
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#8
A Swedish Principal Made A Bet With A Student; If The Student Could Make It Through 9th Grade The Principal Would Dye His Hair Pink. Last Week The 61-Year-Old Principal Delivered!
#9
When You Talk A Big Game But Your Sister Beats You In The Match And The Rematch
#10
“Bet We Can Beat You At Hide And Seek Uncle David!” Bet You F**kin’ Can’t
tarebear 7 years ago
The image of that little girl in the hallway would be excellent on a horror movie poster
#11
Lost A Bet With My Cousin, This Is The Result
#12
I Bet The Girls Upstairs That I Could Fit Into Any Clothing That They Could. I Won
Efia 7 years ago
yes.. and we need a video of when he takes the clothes off, just to make sure he's not cheating :-D
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Lynn Noyes 7 years ago
You may be able to get into the clothes, but will you be able to get out with all body parts still attached?
#13
This 86-Year-Old Challenged Me To A Pole Dancing Contest While At Happy Hour, He Won
Jef Bateman 7 years ago
i bet it is hard to give him his tips because his shorts are pulled up way too far.
#14
Told My Girlfriend It Was Impossible To Stand A Coin On Its Side
#15
Was Bet That I Couldn't Balance A Cue Ball On Three Pool Cues. Nobody Played Pool The Rest Of The Night
Meowton Mewsk 7 years ago
I assume you have to be at LEAST two beers in to even attempt it.
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Meowton Mewsk 7 years ago
That 1982 looking photo of a woman with the dated hairstyle? She’s probably 25 in that photo and nearly 60 now lol.
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Gwinevere von Ludwig 7 years ago
They do this at all the tables at a pool hall in NYC that I go to
Meowton Mewsk 7 years ago
I love the guy in the pic. He looks proud. Is this the guy who did the trick or one of the naysayers?
#16
My Husband Bet Me I Couldn't Shave His Foot Without Him Waking Up. This Is What He Woke Up To This Morning
Suzi Gauthier 7 years ago
I thought it was a baby's foot until I scrolled more & saw the hairy leg.
Not Quite Infinity 7 years ago
One time me, my mom, and my stepdad were playing a board game, and I made a bet to where if he lost the game, we would get to paint one of his toenails with any color we wanted, but if me or my mom lost, we would have to dumo freezing cold water on ourselves. We won. Painted his big toe with sparkly nail polish that didn't come off for about 3 months.
#17
Never Challenge Your Child To Do Something Unless You Are Prepared For Them To Succeed
Laugh Fan 7 years ago
Looks like it took the bird a few seconds to realise what had happened. Bottom photo it's thinking 'what the actual f happened here?'
diane a 7 years ago
mean I accidentally caught it - was fishing at the time - lol - only thing I caught that day was a black-headed gull - had to cuddle it, calm it down , unhook it adn throw it back - partner said - why are you throwing it at the water - it's a bird
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glowworm2 7 years ago
I love that last picture, looks like he told a great joke to the seagull.
alwright 7 years ago
Yes, his name is Steve, he's getting his realtor degree :)
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#18
Friend Lost A Bet. Here's Her Senior Picture
#19
He Bet Me That He Could Touch His Head To The Ceiling
Cassie 7 years ago
My kids would do this in doorways and prop themselves into the top half and just hang out there.
Just JoLynn 7 years ago
I used to do that too!! It was actually comfortable from what I remember, but then again I was only 3 feet tall.
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#20
My Teammate Is A 5'6" Gymnast. She Bet Us She Could Completely Fit In Her Locker. She Won
Ethan Jarrett 7 years ago
Why does a Freinds reference that is applicable get down voted 😕
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#21
Lost A Bet And Had To Go Through Airport Security Dressed As A Dinosaur (TSA Said I Looked Cute)
Robert Morson 7 years ago
So, a bottle of hand-sanitizer will get you arrested, but dressing like a lunatic is perfectly fine. And they wonder why polls routinely show that people don't trust the TSA.
Marvel Monster 7 years ago
This picture was in another article, which goes to show that a lot of these are just random titled pics.
Naima Ivansdóttir 7 years ago
i've got the very same dino outfit and i use it on a regular basis to have a drink with friends or go grocery shopping. during fall and winter though, as this is pretty warm!
#22
When Billionaire Loses A Bet
Carol Emory 7 years ago
He lost a bet with AirAsia CEO over who would be first to cross the finish line at the Grand Prix. Loser becomes a female flight attendant on the other CEO's airline for a day. The flight was a charity event and all of the proceeds went to the Starlight Foundation.
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Tiny Dynamine 7 years ago
He's an a*****e as he sued the National Health Service for his private gain.
#23
I Lost A Bet With My Girlfriend. Here's Our Costumes This Year
Caroline Huot 7 years ago
It's like a mix between Belle and Tinkerbell haha
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#24
Won A Bet Against My Boss Nearly A Year Ago. Came Into Work To See That He Finally Paid Me. In Pennies
Lexie Brindle 7 years ago
Oh my god! Did anyone notice the 5 gallon water jug filled with them off to the side?!?
Carol Emory 7 years ago
I think this is hilarious. I'd totally accept it. Coinstar..here I come...
#25
My Friend Had A Bet With My History Teacher. He Lost
#26
Optimus Prime
Monika Soffronow 7 years ago
Guess who will come up with another name after realising that his sister kid is his own niece or nephew
Marvel Monster 7 years ago
That's actually not OK. A stupid bet influences someones entire life, with something as important as a name?
Tiu Tau Tilhi 7 years ago
I'm sure this is a joke and won't really happen, but still, I hope nobody would actually go and punish someone's child like this, and not the bet loser themselves, as it is the kid who would suffer for this, not the mother.
#27
Boss And Coworker Made A Weight Loss Bet - Loser Had To Cross Dress. That Is His Real Hair Though
Calypso poet 7 years ago
I did not realize it was not a woman until I finished reading the caption.
#28
My Band Director Lost A Bet And Had To Wear A Banana Suit All Day
Miss Cris 7 years ago
I'd ike to be in a concert where musicians were dressed in that way, it'd be nice :)
Dam-Dam Charrier 7 years ago
Look for the french orchestra Pixelophonia. They play orchestrated version on classic video games soundtrack and they all wear hat inspired by video game characters ! (I've seen them live few times, its pretty dope btw)
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Lizard Queen 7 years ago
I couldn't play a wind instrument while watching him. I'd be giggling too much.
#29
My Histroy Teacher Made A Bet That If The Student On The Left Got Above A 95 On His Test, He Would Shave His Head. He Got A 98
The Cappy 7 years ago
That's not a bet. That's incentive. When you're grown, you'll understand.
Chris Jones 7 years ago
Bets are incentives. People don't tend to make them in order to lose.
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Master Markus 7 years ago
I thought the bet was going to be about wearing a plastic rosary like a tacky grandma.
#30
So My Friend Got Drunk And Bet Me He Could Fit An Entire Box Of Straws In His Mouth. Did Not Disappoint
Bonita Bielawski 7 years ago
I agree. This really irks me. People by now should be fully aware why this is not cool. It's goddam selfish
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#31
When Your Dad Bets $50 That The "Physics In A Nutshell" Ruler/Hammer Post Is Impossible
Connie Martin 7 years ago
It's a cantilever, an extension supported only at one end. The photo would have been a better illustration if it hadn't been cropped so close on the left.
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#32
Lost A Bet, Have To Wear This Bad Boy From Christmas Eve To New Years Eve
Christopher Columbus 7 years ago
I can see myself strutting the livingroom on christmas eve with a smug l
#33
Bet A Friend He Would Not Play Dodgeball In A Tu-Tu. He Won
Bobbi Newell 7 years ago
His team probably won the game too. Anyone willing to play in a tutu automatically becomes 10x more intimidating, because you know they won't hold back hehehe.
#34
Lost A Bet
#35
Well, My Brother Lost A Bet And Had To Go On A First Date Dressed Like This
April Simnel 7 years ago
Isn't Fry supposed to be an ironic homage to James Dean? Dean wore the white T, red cotton jacket, and jeans in _Rebel Without a Cause_.
Joann Casey 6 years ago
Fry should look like James Dean in 'rebel without a cause' and have blue jeans and a jacket not sweat pants and a hoodie.
Rob Chapman 7 years ago
What a load of c**p. That pic has been on the web for years. Why do the people that post images on Bored Panda always have to lie. Do they get some lame thrill out of it?
#36
This Poor Guy Bet His Roommate America Would Beat Canada In Hockey
#37
When You Have To Admit You Are Wrong
Moo Moo Futch 7 years ago
Is this the same guy who sucked at it before and rocked a pair of Hot F*ck Me Boots??
BusLady 7 years ago
Can't be. He would have learned his lesson the first time.
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#38
We Had A Bet About Our Baby's Gender. My Husband Lost
Lizard Queen 7 years ago
How cute would it be if this was the gender reveal party? Instead of cutting a cake or opening a box, dad comes out dressed as the baby's gender. 😁
#39
12-Year-Old Cousin Bet Me I Couldn't Fit Into His Halloween Costume. Challenge Accepted
#40
Don't Lose Your Fantasy Football League
Bunzilla 7 years ago
.... And his legs look amazing in those fishnets xDD
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Dilly Millandry 7 years ago
It's a competition in which participants select imaginary teams from among the players in a league and score points according to the actual performance of their players.
Load More Replies... Lizard Queen 7 years ago
The tiara looks so much better than a football beanie. Accessories make the outfit.
Elongated Olive 6 years ago
... This looks like Jake Paul. Was I the only one that thought that? :0
Magdalina777 7 years ago
What is up with all those "fantasy football" guys? Is there a context I'm missing?
Lizard Queen 7 years ago
Fantasy football is a popular hobby in the US. There are public parties where players watch football games all day, tracking their players' performances. There is also fantasy baseball.
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Whoever Dies With $10 Wins
David Wheater 7 years ago
Wouldn't the survivor inherit the $10 and therefore win? After all they would be alive to spend it.
#42
My Friend Lost A Bet 5 Years Ago And His Friends Changed His Name. He Just Found Out It Was Actually Accepted Last Week When His Passport Expired. He Has To Wait 3 Years To Fix It
Lisa Shaw 7 years ago
I call bs on this one, you can't change a name that easily and even if you could, this would not be allowed. A friend of mine named her son Damon, in brackets she wrote for the devil, the registering bureau returned and refused to register a child as "Damon for the Devil" on the document, took her months to straighten it out and the child is 18 now and it still pops up that he is not registered as having been born in that province. It's next to impossible to get a birth certificate for him because of the original mistake that is what flags first on any government database. I have another friend who's husband made a spelling mistake on the registration of birth and the child will be 26 in September, and she still has an annual argument with the government about how her name is spelled.
jacluckycat 7 years ago
life is hard. why make it that much harder for your baby by naming him the devil?
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Misty ribbons 7 years ago
As someone actually from NZ, this is not fake. The processes we go through to change names / genders etc is far more chilled out than it is overseas. We're a pretty accepting country... clearly almost too accepting.
Filho Da Puta 7 years ago
It's not fake. Bored Panda just can't get the facts right. You had one job, Bored Panda! https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/10687002/New-Zealand-man-given-ridiculous-99-character-name-after-losing-poker-bet.html
#43
When I Was A Senior In High School I Bet My Mom $1500 I Wouldn't Drink Till I Was 21! I Guess You Could Say I Won The Bet
noitall man 7 years ago
Yes, once again, Kudos to your parents for teaching you that bribery is a trait we all admire and developing self respect is simply stupid. Now go get plastered and fall off a balcony.
#44
Has Carson Palmer Ever Won A Bet In His Entire Life?
#45
He Must've Lost A Bet
#46
My Brother And Dad Made A Bet, Dad Lost, Had To Dye His Hair
#47
We Bet My Grandfather He Couldn’t Fit In My Aunt's Lululemon Shirt. He Did
Laugh Fan 7 years ago
She'll not find it fits her very well now it's been stretched out like that.
Carole Reid 7 years ago
Why would anyone let someone ruin an expensive piece of clothing? He is a fail on this one.
SIB 7 years ago
Because it was worth a laugh to the family. Some would rather have the funny memory than the shirt.
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My Friend Billy Was Challenged To Beat His Coworker's Record Of Fitting 41 Grapes In His Mouth. Here's Billy With 42.5 Grapes. Billy Hates Losing
Dilly Millandry 7 years ago
Billy, don't be a hero... (don't be a fool with your life) la, la, la...
CrunChewy McSandybutt 7 years ago
Stick in the mud here: a lot of people choke to death performing such stunts.
MBZ MetalsmithArtist 7 years ago
Yeah I was thinking the same. My mom brain
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Jessica Hepler 7 years ago
I mean at least there were people there if he choked I'd hope they know the Heimlich
#49
This Guy Lost A Bet And Now Is Stuck To The Yield Sign On Wallisville
#50
Looks Like Rep. Michael Capuano Of Massachusetts Lost A Super Bowl Bet
#51
Yeah... I Lost A Bet With My Sisters
#52
My Friend Didn't Think Narwhals Were Real And Lost A Bet Because Of It
Lenny 7 years ago
Am I the only one that LOVES this tattoo? Cute killer narwhal? It's pretty charismatic and unique.
Master Markus 7 years ago
No. That looks like a heroine addict narwhal and the less we say about text tattoos, the better.
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#53
My Drunk Ass Friend Bet Me $20 He Could Catch An Opossum. He Won
Chicago Kitty 7 years ago
What's truly disturbing is that, sober and after the fact, you still see nothing wrong with this and obviously still think it's funny because you posted it here. A true drunk a*****e move- not funny, not cute. The opossum is a living creature that you essentially frightened and tortured because you're a man-child. Wild animals are not toys for your amusement. I hope you and your a*****e friend grow into human beings soon.
Perry Swift 7 years ago
Why do people think it's funny to bet that they can abuse a frightened animal?
Cassie 7 years ago
Rabies is not likely from a possum. They have too low a body temp for rabies to take hold well.
Load More Replies... Frankenfrog 7 years ago
God damn idiots. What the hell is wrong with you, abusing wild animals like that.
Pearl Sapirstein 7 years ago
Oppossums have the lowest brain/body ratio of any North American mammal. They are incredibly sweet, dim witted animals, as a wildlife rehabber I can say it’s NOT hard to catch/outsmart them. Stupid bet that harms wildlife.
#54
This Punishment
Pamela24 7 years ago
What annoys me that it's not the proper reflection. Clearly. Was that part of the punishment?
Larkin Elliott (student) 7 years ago
Actually it’s pretty good just a little off.
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r3dd3v1lL 7 years ago
No idea what super bowl is but that tattoo is actually pretty well made.
trinity davis 7 years ago
It’s a storm trooper helmet, from the Star Wars movies
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Sierra Hall 7 years ago
It's the NFL championship game, played annually between the champions of the National and the American Football Conferences. American football that is.
#55
She Lost A Bet
Mortimer Snerd 7 years ago
Shouldn't there be some type of bar set for what gets on the list? Somethin?
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Parmeisan 7 years ago
Most of the top results on this thread are actually people who I'm sure are quite happy they lost - and I'm loving that. Your kid didn't get into drugs? A struggling students makes it through grade 9 or your friend in rehab proves to themselves they can stay sober? What is money or pink hair compared to these successes?
diane a 7 years ago
If you had to pick a buisnessman billionaire to run a country - I would chose him
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Marvel Monster 7 years ago
@The Cappy These were friendly bets. If they were that unhappy with them they wouldn't have accepted the challenge. Enjoy your 35th dislike!
Jeanneke van Berkel 7 years ago
I had a quarrel with my husband about a traffic rule. We bet for 1€ about this rule. So I went to my neighbour who is a cop to ask him who of us was right about the traffic rule. He asked me for how much did I bet? I said: for 1€. He answered: give me 1€ and I will not tell him you lost the bet. My neighbour is a corrupt cop!!
PBMc 7 years ago
A good number of these bets were made as incentive. I'm pretty sure that the parents who, "bet" their child that he couldn't stay away from smoking, alcohol, and drugs until he was 21 are thrilled to have lost the bet. I'm guessing the person who posted this article missed the "Stop Clickbait" article :)
Laura Wesoff 7 years ago
So, apparently having men wear women's clothing is the worst bet you can make?
GlassOfWater 7 years ago
Ugh my brother lost so many bets against us. I wish we made him to do something embarrassing each time he lost!
Parmeisan 7 years ago
Most of the top results on this thread are actually people who I'm sure are quite happy they lost - and I'm loving that. Your kid didn't get into drugs? A struggling students makes it through grade 9 or your friend in rehab proves to themselves they can stay sober? What is money or pink hair compared to these successes?
diane a 7 years ago
If you had to pick a buisnessman billionaire to run a country - I would chose him
Load More Replies... Marvel Monster 7 years ago
@The Cappy These were friendly bets. If they were that unhappy with them they wouldn't have accepted the challenge. Enjoy your 35th dislike!
Jeanneke van Berkel 7 years ago
I had a quarrel with my husband about a traffic rule. We bet for 1€ about this rule. So I went to my neighbour who is a cop to ask him who of us was right about the traffic rule. He asked me for how much did I bet? I said: for 1€. He answered: give me 1€ and I will not tell him you lost the bet. My neighbour is a corrupt cop!!
PBMc 7 years ago
A good number of these bets were made as incentive. I'm pretty sure that the parents who, "bet" their child that he couldn't stay away from smoking, alcohol, and drugs until he was 21 are thrilled to have lost the bet. I'm guessing the person who posted this article missed the "Stop Clickbait" article :)
Laura Wesoff 7 years ago
So, apparently having men wear women's clothing is the worst bet you can make?
GlassOfWater 7 years ago
Ugh my brother lost so many bets against us. I wish we made him to do something embarrassing each time he lost!
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