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You know how Christmas day is supposed to be the best day of the year? It seems that nothing could go wrong when you're spending some relaxing time with your family, unwrapping the many presents that you've got with your tummy stuffed with delicious foods. Well, as with everything in life, not even the Christmas spirit is safe from being ruined by some epic fails and turning into the worst day ever.

It turns out that Christmas is only merry until you sink your teeth into a soap lobster thinking it's chocolate. Or until you shatter your glass table and your entire dinner ends up on the floor. The beauty of the internet, however, is that no matter what kind of funny fails happen to you, no matter the bad luck that has been dealt for you, you can always browse it to find someone who's having it worse. Bored Panda has compiled a list of hilarious photos of people who probably wish to forget their Christmas (or at least parts of it), and they will make yours look 10/10. So scroll down to check the merry people whose holidays turned into some sick Christmas jokes below!

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Thanks, Aunt!

Thanks, Aunt!

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

Clean inside and out. But I'm confused how the smell didn't tell her it was a soap and not chocolate.

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#2

My Parents Made My Wife A Stocking For Christmas

My Parents Made My Wife A Stocking For Christmas

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Those Crazy Kids Messing With The Neighbor's Merry Christmas Decoration

Those Crazy Kids Messing With The Neighbor's Merry Christmas Decoration

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

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glowworm2
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, Your ornaments are history!"

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

This happened to me one year. It broke several glass Christmas bulbs that had been my great grandmother's. I was so upset.

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Bill Taylor
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I own 2 cats. 200 pound fishing line with 3 seperate eye hook wall anchors, haven't lost a tree in 25 years.

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BusLady
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that an ornament shaped like a fish? If so, what were you thinking putting that on the tree? Lol

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Mary Hurst
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly! We learned our lesson one year with a litter of kittens. They would either climb up the tree and jump over to the drapes (it was a rental), or vice versa.

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

This is why all our ornaments are plastic. PLASTIC, people. With four cats, we've been using the same ones for seven years. Just a few minutes ago, I was heating up some hot chocolate and saw our biggest boy Pebre (about 6.5 kg of pure black fluff) run up to the tree, rip off an ornament, and run away gleefully. I also have to say that we don't really mind finding ornaments strewn around or the tree toppled over every now and then because our cats are spoiled brats and these few weeks of holiday cheer make them happy.

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

Boy, does this bring up past memories for me 😱😭❗

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debrina blackmoon
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so far i have only found small ornaments on the floor-often ending up in another room or the hall, and just one was messed up a little by our 4 mo. old kitten...smh

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Hugh Walter
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sherlock Holmes whoul say "The person cleaning the blinds did it, and is trying to blame the cat". Witness; One set of blinds is turned down, , the tinsel lifted off it, a bottle of spray cleaner in on the floor at about the place it would have been dropped as the cleaners fat bum sent the tree flying and a suspicious puddle is also to be seen . . . It's alright Kitty, I know you're innocent!

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Raoul Poup
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I use only plastic baubles or wooden peices for this exact reason. Healthier for my nerves and the cat.

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

You can have cats or you can have nice furniture...

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

Been there, years ago, when my dad came home drunk from an office party and knocked over the tree.

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Troy Currie
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the fish is a ornament...and apparently from the puddle on the floor, the cat pissed itself on the way down .

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Pamela Scott
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I figured this would have happened at our house by now, but so far the most Floki has done is slapped one of the ornaments toward the bottom of the tree and then ignored it so far. He looks a lot like the cat in this picture.

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Suzanne Morss
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rule #1: If you are owned by a cat, do not hang dead fish on your Christmas tree.

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Suzanne Morss
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rule #1: If you have a cat, don't hang dead fish on your Christmas tree.

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Catherine Spencer-Mills
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Put a guy wire around the tree trunk - about half way up - and attach it to the wall on both sides. Cat can't knock it over though you may lose some ornaments.

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

Ours did that too, but 1) it was a fake tree so no water and 2) even though we "smartly" put all the fragile ornaments on the top two-thirds of the tree, out of reach of the cats, somehow none of them broke when he pulled it down. We got super lucky.

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Pattie Kelly
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OK I admit it I peed on the floor (upper right side) but I didn't knock over the tree I only climbed in it.

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

What kind of moron would buy glass ornaments when there is a cat in the house? This is well deserved.

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

seriously please be aware many decorations are attractive to cats, and can be toxic, or mechanically damage their insides.

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Donna Baker
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is what happened to my son's tree one year, after the cats climbed to to top and brought it down.

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Janine B.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have a cat never use Christmas bulbs made of glass. *sigh*

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Marie Watkins Crocker
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We've had this Christmas. Top ten reasons why we no longer have a tree...

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Brand New Christmas Decorations, Dog Did Not Approve

Brand New Christmas Decorations, Dog Did Not Approve

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

At least the dog is embarrassed and feels guilty, some of the cats would be proud or play innocent

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#8

The Holiday Season Means Bottomless Egg Nog

The Holiday Season Means Bottomless Egg Nog

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

this happened to me with a mug of hot chocolate, i was stunned for like 2 minutes while my brain workout what I'm looking at, perfect circle through the bottom of the mug, hot choc everywhere

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#9

I'm Spending Christmas At My Australian GF's Parents Place. Brushing My Teeth In The Morning I Look Up And This Is What I See On The Inside Of The Window. I Love The Weather Here, But **** That

I'm Spending Christmas At My Australian GF's Parents Place. Brushing My Teeth In The Morning I Look Up And This Is What I See On The Inside Of The Window. I Love The Weather Here, But **** That

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#11

I Was Putting Up Christmas Lights On My Roof A While Back When This Happened...

I Was Putting Up Christmas Lights On My Roof A While Back When This Happened...

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

I am going to take a nap....... I am going to take a nap right here .....good night! said the ladder

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#12

My Mom Left $300 Unattended, My Nephew (Special Little Kid) Thought It Was Just Papers. Merry Christmas, Mom

My Mom Left $300 Unattended, My Nephew (Special Little Kid) Thought It Was Just Papers. Merry Christmas, Mom

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Neighbor Just Tried To Throw His Christmas Tree From The Balcony. Not Sure Where It Should’ve Landed Ideally

Neighbor Just Tried To Throw His Christmas Tree From The Balcony. Not Sure Where It Should’ve Landed Ideally

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I Bought My Dog An Advent Calender, Who Then Explored All 24 Days Of Christmas While I Was Pumping Gas

I Bought My Dog An Advent Calender, Who Then Explored All 24 Days Of Christmas While I Was Pumping Gas

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

What part of ""dog without supervision" don't you understand? A dog's gotta dog!

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Christmas Toy, Meet Dog’s Water Bowl. Dog’s Water Bowl, Meet Christmas Toy

Christmas Toy, Meet Dog’s Water Bowl. Dog’s Water Bowl, Meet Christmas Toy

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Hid The Ham From The Dog In The Oven. On A Plastic Carving Tray. Turned The Oven On To Preheat For The Roast Turkey

Hid The Ham From The Dog In The Oven. On A Plastic Carving Tray. Turned The Oven On To Preheat For The Roast Turkey

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#19

Why The Wife Says We Can No Longer Have A Real Christmas Tree

Why The Wife Says We Can No Longer Have A Real Christmas Tree

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#20

Let’s Skip Christmas This Year

Let’s Skip Christmas This Year

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

The perils of a stubborn man's insistence to carry alllllll the groceries in at once.

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#21

Got An Interesting Package In The Mail Today. I Have No Idea Who Sent It... Merry Christmas I Guess

Got An Interesting Package In The Mail Today. I Have No Idea Who Sent It... Merry Christmas I Guess

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

Can't show the word... but can show "it".... oh the irony of bored panda.

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#22

Found On Snapchat. Someone Got A Great Christmas Present

Found On Snapchat. Someone Got A Great Christmas Present

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Louise Stange-Wahl
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It makes me want to cry when I saw this...I lost my sweet little Yorkie Jenna 14 months ago to epilepsy and she was just 7 years old. I miss her every day. What was your Mom thinking? She has to be on Santa's VERY naughty list.

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#23

Christmas Disaster Bad Enough, The Dog Took Down The Tree. He Ate His Bed As Well

Christmas Disaster Bad Enough, The Dog Took Down The Tree. He Ate His Bed As Well

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Yep, This Just Happened! Very Lucky To Have No Injuries, Just Shattered About My Christmas Ham, Haha

Yep, This Just Happened! Very Lucky To Have No Injuries, Just Shattered About My Christmas Ham, Haha

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#25

So... This Is What Happened To My Real Tree This Year. Not A Needle Left On When We Heaved Her Out The Back Door

So... This Is What Happened To My Real Tree This Year. Not A Needle Left On When We Heaved Her Out The Back Door

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#26

Got A Eucalyptus Tree For Christmas

Got A Eucalyptus Tree For Christmas

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#27

Merry Christmas To Me! My Secret Pal Gift At Work Included Live Roaches And Roach Droppings

Merry Christmas To Me! My Secret Pal Gift At Work Included Live Roaches And Roach Droppings

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#28

Enjoy Your Special Christmas Waffles, Kids!

Enjoy Your Special Christmas Waffles, Kids!

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My Christmas Present

My Christmas Present

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Meowton Mewsk
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That really sucks. I know it’s just material things, but I feel bad for that person. I bet they were really happy when they opened it.

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#30

Just About Died Getting This Up And None Of The Lights Work

Just About Died Getting This Up And None Of The Lights Work

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

Test before you install. Hasn't National lampoon Christmas vacation thought us anything.

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#31

One Of My Girlfriend's Gifts Arrived Like This Just Days Before Christmas...

One Of My Girlfriend's Gifts Arrived Like This Just Days Before Christmas...

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This Morning Some Kids Decided To Set Fire To My Boat. Merry Christmas

This Morning Some Kids Decided To Set Fire To My Boat. Merry Christmas

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Got A New Wallet For Christmas, But They Forgot Something...

Got A New Wallet For Christmas, But They Forgot Something...

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

It will keep your money safe even after someone steals your wallet

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#35

Breaking Mom's Oven On Christmas Eve Surely Reminded Her Of Two Things: 1. I'm Her Favourite Child; 2. Always Have A Backup Roast Ready

Breaking Mom's Oven On Christmas Eve Surely Reminded Her Of Two Things: 1. I'm Her Favourite Child; 2. Always Have A Backup Roast Ready

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

Who makes a backup roast? "I had a feeling you'd break the oven, so I made one last night, just in case. We can have the one I was planning to cook in the New Year. Oh, and you're grounded, you little s**t."

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#36

My Dogs Just Knocked Over My Christmas Tree

My Dogs Just Knocked Over My Christmas Tree

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Got A Flat Tire Last Night Over The Christmas Holidays, Nowhere Is Open To Fix It

Got A Flat Tire Last Night Over The Christmas Holidays, Nowhere Is Open To Fix It

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Leopoldo Pisanello
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually I've got exactly that same problem yesterday. Still waiting for the tire repair shop to open.

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10 Foot Tall Christmas Tree Fell Over Today...

10 Foot Tall Christmas Tree Fell Over Today...

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Christine M Quigley
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've learned to anchor the tree on the sides as well, into a corner.. used to have 14' trees!

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My Morning So Far:

My Morning So Far:

slept in 30 minutes; discovered the coffee beans I bought with a Christmas gift card are decaf; then this happened when I tried to pour the beans back into the bag

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