Kids' playgrounds are supposed to be a hub for a child's imagination, so the designs must yield to creativity. While Danish brands such as LEGO and MONSTRUM are superstars with innovative playset creations, some jungle gym designers just seem to miss the mark.

Below is a compilation of playground design fails that are far from friendly. Who knew that once wholesome characters like Frosty, the Snowman or Spiderman could become so inappropriate with just a few bad design placements. Yes, some of these backyard playgrounds are so disturbing you will wonder how the designer or parents missed it. Scroll down below to see photos of hilariously shady playground equipment that are definitely not age-appropriate, but are sure to give you a good laugh. Don't forget to upvote your favs!

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Laugh Fan
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Flipping hell... no-one in their right mind, surely?

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    All Aboard Thomas The Existential Angst Engine

    All Aboard Thomas The Existential Angst Engine

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    Kaisu Rei
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's just going through some stuff, okay?

    Sergio Bicerra Descalzi
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah... she thought she could, she thought she could, she thought she could... but couldn't :(

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    Aaron Kara
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hello darkness my old friend..."

    My O My
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And how am I gonna get rid of the song now??

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    glowworm2
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is Thomas' emo cousin!

    seauf
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I think I can't, I think I can't, I think I can't."

    Siddharth Rath
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "MAMAAAAA OOOOHHHHH. I DON'T WANNA DIE, I SOMETIMEE WISH I'D NEVER BEEN BORN AT ALL"

    Christina Sersif
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    waterproof mascara can save lives Thomas

    S.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me on the last day of vacations.

    Howard McEachron
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He needs a nap. Looks like he's run out of steam

    AliFab
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn, life has not been kind to Thomas the Tank Engine.

    Markus McCloud
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "All around me are familiar faces..."

    Valerie Anne
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The little engine that just couldn't go on

    dingliusyeeeeeeeeeee
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HAAAHAHAHAHAHH!!!!! that made my Friday!

    Aitchilm
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the most depressing "train" I have ever seen.

    TomiSmith
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He/she only cries when empty. Haha

    Colette Chicoine
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just really sad today. I'll be better tomorrow

    Slune
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know that lady from the neighborhood

    AvengingDragon
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Were you dumped?" ".....yes....."

    Pipi
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Opening song is My immortal

    Kirk Ross
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he's been on the gin again...

    Bill
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thomas the Train after listening to a Cure album

    Noodle Nio
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not let the man have a bad day?

    Parmeisan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why don't you smile for me, sweetie?

    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thomas lost all his friends after he tried to recruit them into his latest MLM scheme.

    Natasha Forchione
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are some huge lips there...LOL

    cher rye
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wanna earn while just seated and watching videos? click this link! and try it yourself .. http://WorkforCompany.com/?userid=106877

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    Really? For Kids To Play?

    Really? For Kids To Play?

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    Антон Христов
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends how you look at it. It can be quite useful for explaining how did they came to existence.. OR NOT.

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    #4

    Uhhh... You Alright There, Pikachu?

    Uhhh... You Alright There, Pikachu?

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    Kaisu Rei
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is no excuse for this, who thought it was a good idea???

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    #5

    Just A Regular Russian Playground, Nothing To See Here

    Just A Regular Russian Playground, Nothing To See Here

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    Laugh Fan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did someone wake up with the head next to them on a pillow Mafia-style?

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    #6

    My Friend Is In South Korea And She Saw This In A Playground

    My Friend Is In South Korea And She Saw This In A Playground

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    Kaisu Rei
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excuse me but what's going on here??

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    #7

    Ouch

    Ouch

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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Child: WEEEEEEEEE Child: WEEEEEEEEE Child: WEEEEEEEEE Child: *roblox death sound*

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    #8

    But Why

    But Why

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    #9

    Never Split Your Legs When You Slide Down

    Never Split Your Legs When You Slide Down

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    #10

    This Mickey Mouse At A Local Play Park

    This Mickey Mouse At A Local Play Park

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    #11

    Not Exactly The Right Place For A Playground

    Not Exactly The Right Place For A Playground

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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i can see myself slipping. slipping when it’s dry. slipping when I’m walking slowly. this is my problem ;-;

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    #12

    Spiderman Bounce House

    Spiderman Bounce House

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    Aaron Kara
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pump that inflates the castle probably needs to be inserted into the a**s... because, spiderman

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    #13

    Well That's A Penis...

    Well That's A Penis...

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    #14

    If You’re A 10 Foot Child And Want To Learn Braille Do I Have The Playground For You!

    If You’re A 10 Foot Child And Want To Learn Braille Do I Have The Playground For You!

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    #15

    This Awful Slide Placement

    This Awful Slide Placement

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    Just another user...
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    c’mon man... we’re trying to ~not~ drive the elephants to extinction...

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    #16

    This Terrifying Playground For Children

    This Terrifying Playground For Children

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    #17

    So I Took My Son To A Playground In Poland...

    So I Took My Son To A Playground In Poland...

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    Daria Z
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now THAT's what usually springs to mind when I hear "spotted d**k pudding"

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    #18

    Come And Play, Children

    Come And Play, Children

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    Just another user...
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Child: *copies Pirate role model* Parental figure: where the hell did I go wrong?

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    #19

    This Spiderman Children's Ride Has A Visible Panty Line

    This Spiderman Children's Ride Has A Visible Panty Line

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    Stimpy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I guess they just used a basemodel for a superman-type hero (knickers-on-the-outside-style) and repainted it as spiderman...

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    Morg And Lisu

    Morg And Lisu

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    Enuya
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are post-apocalyptic Simpsons. I mean, after they turned into zombie.

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    #21

    Make Fun Safe

    Make Fun Safe

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    #22

    Spotted At A Local Park On The Play Structure. Teaching Kids About The Planets... That Revolve Around The Earth...?

    Spotted At A Local Park On The Play Structure. Teaching Kids About The Planets... That Revolve Around The Earth...?

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    #23

    This Useless Playground Tic-Tac-Toe Board

    This Useless Playground Tic-Tac-Toe Board

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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OOH! FIRST TO TWO WINS! I WILL CHALLENGE ANYONE TO THIS— anyone under 5

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    #24

    Guess Donald Duck Really Likes Kids

    Guess Donald Duck Really Likes Kids

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    Laugh Fan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You'd think designers would know by now that certain animals, cartoon characters and people do NOT make good playground rides/games/toys. Maybe it would be best to just put good quality equipment in a playground and give up on this kind of thing.

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    #25

    This Monstrosity

    This Monstrosity

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    steve
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why are there so many plagyground things like these...

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    #26

    Uhh... Spongebob?

    Uhh... Spongebob?

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    S.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's ... He's staring right into my soul ...

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    #27

    At The Playground

    At The Playground

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    Laugh Fan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Designed by someone dyslexic? It's the kind of thing my husband would do with the form of dyslexia he has.

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    #28

    This Playground Of A Private Kindergarten In Omsk, Russia

    This Playground Of A Private Kindergarten In Omsk, Russia

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    Kids Playground In Ukraine

    Kids Playground In Ukraine

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    I'm Just Gonna Leave This Here

    I'm Just Gonna Leave This Here

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    Enuya
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Winnie the Pooh after years of honey and hard drugs abuse.

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