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There's a good chance that some of you reading this post served in one of the conflicts of the last 15 years. Those of you who have, and even those of you who haven't, what does it tell you that both the claymore mine, and the M-72 LAW, need to have "this way towards enemy" (or similar) written on the device? Clearly, if you need to be told to heat your MRE with "A rock or something," it means that most people have a hard time interpreting even the simplest of instructions.

Bored Panda has compiled this list of instruction-fails to pay tribute to those who just didn't understand, and who followed instructions all too literally. Which one do you find the most absurd? Vote on your favorite, or if you have a photo of someone that took a set of instructions too far, submit it below!

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My Friend's Daughter Taking The Instructions Literally

My Friend's Daughter Taking The Instructions Literally

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#4

Signs Can Be Confusing

Signs Can Be Confusing

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

I don't think the dog appreciates the gravity of the situation... oh wait... ;P

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Directions Unclear

Directions Unclear

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

The spanish translation is even funnier because it makes NO sense at all. "If you need mom, feed yourself please, cobered (mispelled)Thank you"

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#7

Found Some Amazing Indian Writing

Found Some Amazing Indian Writing

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#9

Future Lawyer? Was Told He Couldn't Go Outside

Future Lawyer? Was Told He Couldn't Go Outside

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#12

You Had One Job, Baker

You Had One Job, Baker

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#14

Under Watch

Under Watch

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Martin_D35
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He obviously didn't read the instructions very well because that is not an iPhone.

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#15

Smoker With Good Climbing Skills

Smoker With Good Climbing Skills

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#16

My 8-Year-Old Son Takes His Homework Directions Literally

My 8-Year-Old Son Takes His Homework Directions Literally

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#17

I Told My 2 Year Old To Put Her Shoes By The Front Door. She Takes Me Very Literally Sometimes

I Told My 2 Year Old To Put Her Shoes By The Front Door. She Takes Me Very Literally Sometimes

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#18

I'm On It!

I'm On It!

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

This is pure genius! XD But very dangerous. I mean, I once wore Darth Vader's suit and you can barely see anything in that mask...

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#23

Instruction Unclear, Followed Them Anyway

Instruction Unclear, Followed Them Anyway

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#30

I Don't Think This Is What That Had In Mind When They Added The Drive-Thru Sign

I Don't Think This Is What That Had In Mind When They Added The Drive-Thru Sign

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

Failed to follow instruction. He didn't make it through, just in.

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#31

Some Say She Is Still Drinking To This Day

Some Say She Is Still Drinking To This Day

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#32

Stumbled Upon This Legendary Park. Much Chilling Was Had

Stumbled Upon This Legendary Park. Much Chilling Was Had

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

I know that park in Vancouver, B.C.! And I took a few pictures of that sign too, although I didn't have a dude handy to pose for me. Good one.

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#34

Directions Were To 'draw Hands On The Clocks'

Directions Were To 'draw Hands On The Clocks'

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#36

I Did Say To Put These In The Bathroom. There Is Nothing Like Having A Literal 2nd Grader Living In Your House

I Did Say To Put These In The Bathroom. There Is Nothing Like Having A Literal 2nd Grader Living In Your House

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#39

If You Insist

If You Insist

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

Not EXACTLY on the other side, he needed to go ~20 degrees further to get to the exact other side.

#40

Eat Me

Eat Me

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#41

I Think I Read The Instructions Too Literally

I Think I Read The Instructions Too Literally

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#42

Nice To See A Sign That Follows Its Own Rules

Nice To See A Sign That Follows Its Own Rules

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#44

Following The Law

Following The Law

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#45

Ok, But I Don't Think It'll Work

Ok, But I Don't Think It'll Work

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#46

Okay, Heads Up!

Okay, Heads Up!

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

Toss can mean masturbate in the UK so he could have got in trouble for doing that one.

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#48

Literal Advertising

Literal Advertising

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

BBC America, CNN America, and wtv else comes from American TVs is not "above", but IS trash!

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#49

Gingerbread House

Gingerbread House

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#50

I'm Not Very Good At Drawing, But I Hope This Suffices

I'm Not Very Good At Drawing, But I Hope This Suffices

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#51

It's Been Five Days Since I Last Ate. Please Send Help

It's Been Five Days Since I Last Ate. Please Send Help

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

Germans wouldn't get that wrong. xD "Nicht verzehren" is a pretty clear instruction even though it does mean "Do not eat" (it's more specific though). "Do not eat" (in a general way) would be translated to "Nicht essen". :D

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#52

Taking A Sign Too Literally

Taking A Sign Too Literally

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#53

I Don't See Why They Stopped Traffic For Us To Do This

I Don't See Why They Stopped Traffic For Us To Do This

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

Funny that the above 'Draw Bridge' has a much higher score than this.

#54

It's Not Very Healthy For Me But I Guess I Don't Have A Choice

It's Not Very Healthy For Me But I Guess I Don't Have A Choice

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#56

Conformist

Conformist

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#57

Tell My Wife I Loved Her

Tell My Wife I Loved Her

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#58

I've Been Stuck In This Burger King For Twelve Hours

I've Been Stuck In This Burger King For Twelve Hours

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#60

I'm Not 100% Sure But I Think That I Misread The Directions

I'm Not 100% Sure But I Think That I Misread The Directions

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#61

Here You Are

Here You Are

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#62

A Standee In The Movie Theater Said To Take A Pic In Deadpool's Lap. I Took It A Different Direction

A Standee In The Movie Theater Said To Take A Pic In Deadpool's Lap. I Took It A Different Direction

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#64

What Should I Do Then?

What Should I Do Then?

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#66

Pizza Delivery

Pizza Delivery

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#67

So That's How You Should Hitchhike!

So That's How You Should Hitchhike!

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#68

I Think Someone Took The Sign A Little Too Literally

I Think Someone Took The Sign A Little Too Literally

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

The blue studs in the metal pole indicate a hand sanitizing station was probably removed! lol

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#70

Ok... If I Have To

Ok... If I Have To

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

Somebody wasted 3 perfect delicious cookies for this photo :(

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#72

The Sign Gets It

The Sign Gets It

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#73

Rules Are Strict

Rules Are Strict

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#74

Thank You Sir For Doing As You Are Told

Thank You Sir For Doing As You Are Told

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#75

Ooops, I Did It Again!

Ooops, I Did It Again!

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