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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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#1
Second Grader's Homework
JohnStackhouse 9 years ago
I'd give the kid an A+ for creativity and accuracy! Probably a genius in the rough. :-)
HazelWaring 9 years ago
That must have taken ages! Although probably learned the alphabet more thoroughly from it :)
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#2
Just Following Instructions
#3
My Friend's Daughter Taking The Instructions Literally
#4
Signs Can Be Confusing
vezstendahl 9 years ago
Again, too many words. 'Put poop here' is all ya need. No ifs, ands or butts (especially dog butts)
Mujahid Khan 7 years ago
Guy: get in the stupid trash can u LMAO Dog:but i dont want to its like ur giving me a bogwash in all this filthy poop
#5
Directions Unclear
Meg 9 years ago
The spanish translation is even funnier because it makes NO sense at all. "If you need mom, feed yourself please, cobered (mispelled)Thank you"
AdrienAddams 9 years ago
Technically it says "If you need mom to feed you, please get covered." But still no sense xD
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#6
Literally
#7
Found Some Amazing Indian Writing
Doncar 9 years ago
It indicates the direction to the site of some indian petroglyphs in Moab, Utah. You actually have to climb the rocks to see them. ;)
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#8
Plant Sign
JuneLeeloo 9 years ago
it must be translated from french... it's a sentence we use to say you can just watch, not touch ;)
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#9
Future Lawyer? Was Told He Couldn't Go Outside
JasminkaTanner 9 years ago
This would be funnier if he was told "you cannot step foot outside"
X ElectricReaper X 6 years ago
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
#10
Draw Bridge
LisaGreene 9 years ago
This reminds me of the sign that says "open joints on bridge" I've always wanted to light up a fattie when I see that sign! :-)
#11
Well, If You Say So
ChuckLarson 9 years ago
I think he or she should get an a. The teacher should get an f for not spotting the problem.
#12
You Had One Job, Baker
Mujahid Khan 7 years ago
I think the guy wrote in as the person was talking so he just carried on
GNEperson,GabbyorGaboo 9 years ago
i think it means "i had a great year while i only wore purple" LOL
#13
It's Not Working
PeterKealey 9 years ago
They have a wonderful sense of smell. He probably doesn't like the cents.
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MelodyLanzatella 9 years ago
The deer: "Okay a*****e, ha, ha, ha, you think I dont see THAT 20 times a freakin day?!"
X ElectricReaper X 6 years ago
Deer: Now i can get my own food from the machine! if only i had fingers to turn the k**b...
#14
Under Watch
Martin_D35 9 years ago
He obviously didn't read the instructions very well because that is not an iPhone.
X ElectricReaper X 6 years ago (edited)
honestly that kinda looks like some kind of spy gadget.
SusannaVesna 9 years ago
Any other brand of phone- no body gives a s**t, so don't worry about it! Hahaha
#15
Smoker With Good Climbing Skills
#16
My 8-Year-Old Son Takes His Homework Directions Literally
SallyVogel 9 years ago
It's obvious. 10-1=9-0. What was the missing number.
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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
X ElectricReaper X 6 years ago
The shoes by the door are really seperate from the other shoes. also most of the other shoes are black, while they are white! SEGREGATIONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN (This is ment to be funny, sorry if i offended anyone.)
#18
I'm On It!
MaciejMelcher 9 years ago
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...
MaggieGroverBacher 9 years ago
this guy is pure awesomeness! i have seen his videos and nothing beats vader riding a unicycle playing ac/dc on bagpipes with flames shooting from the pipes.
RachaelMoyer 9 years ago
This actually isn't an instruction. This is really a guy who lives in Portland, OR and riudes his unicycle dressed like this. Someone just happened to snap a photo of him at this particular place while being himself. I'm not sure if he still does this, but he's my hero.
LisaLeuschnerAndersen 9 years ago
.... You really needed to explain this?
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Please Fall In Line
#20
Job Well Done
#21
Men's Hats
#22
Is This How I'm Supposed To Do It?
Bored_Panda 3 years ago
They probably put it on the table and used the time to put their hands in position
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Instruction Unclear, Followed Them Anyway
#24
Twins
#25
Conformity At Its Finest
#26
Sure, No Problem!
CasperVanDerLinden 9 years ago
well maybe the lock is the most important part of a cell. JUST saying
#27
3 Hours Later
#28
Literally
#29
Unicyclist Gets It
#30
I Don't Think This Is What That Had In Mind When They Added The Drive-Thru Sign
#31
Some Say She Is Still Drinking To This Day
#32
Stumbled Upon This Legendary Park. Much Chilling Was Had
ValerieMarcotte 9 years ago
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.
#33
Sorry About That
#34
Directions Were To 'draw Hands On The Clocks'
TinyDynamine 9 years ago
Good. Hopefully taking the p**s out of the religious dogma being forced down their throat before they are old enough to understand it.
#35
As Simple As I Want
Sophia Cai 7 years ago
I would come up with some giant calculus thing just to p**s off the teacher :P and make the solution not 7 :P the teacher will probably grade it as correct ("The kid can make up this thing, she's probably right,") Then I go and point out the mistake :P
#36
I Did Say To Put These In The Bathroom. There Is Nothing Like Having A Literal 2nd Grader Living In Your House
#37
This Guy Gets It
#38
Oh The Irony
#39
If You Insist
James Kelly-Smith 3 years ago
Not EXACTLY on the other side, he needed to go ~20 degrees further to get to the exact other side.
#40
Eat Me
#41
I Think I Read The Instructions Too Literally
RobertaWestwood 9 years ago
I had to write lines after school as a kid... I used a ruler and drew hundreds. I didn't understand what was wrong!
#42
Nice To See A Sign That Follows Its Own Rules
#43
Sure Will Do!
#44
Following The Law
#46
Okay, Heads Up!
TinyDynamine 9 years ago
Toss can mean masturbate in the UK so he could have got in trouble for doing that one.
#47
Pick Up Chicks Here
#48
Literal Advertising
SusannaVesna 9 years ago
BBC America, CNN America, and wtv else comes from American TVs is not "above", but IS trash!
SaimaNisbet 9 years ago
Only BBC America is just the British Broadcasting Corporation airing British shows on American TV.
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JacquelineGruetzbach 9 years ago
Nope. BBC America is above recycling. I don't think that's a positive message.
#50
I'm Not Very Good At Drawing, But I Hope This Suffices
#51
It's Been Five Days Since I Last Ate. Please Send Help
JaninMatuschak 9 years ago
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
KathleenMauger 9 years ago
Its telling him not to eat.. taking it literally means he hasnt eaten anything because it doesnt say do not eat this
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#52
Taking A Sign Too Literally
#53
I Don't See Why They Stopped Traffic For Us To Do This
James Kelly-Smith 3 years ago
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
#55
One Of Us
#56
Conformist
#57
Tell My Wife I Loved Her
#59
Well, If You Say So
#60
I'm Not 100% Sure But I Think That I Misread The Directions
KaterinaPortokalia 9 years ago
wait... a package that sells frozen pizza and coockies? confusing....
#62
A Standee In The Movie Theater Said To Take A Pic In Deadpool's Lap. I Took It A Different Direction
#63
It's Not A Knife
squid eric Haney 4 months ago
More people probably open these with scissors than knives anyways.
#65
Whatever You Say
#68
I Think Someone Took The Sign A Little Too Literally
#69
Ecuador - Keep Traffic Rules
Final score:
24points
X ElectricReaper X 6 years ago
The sign looks like it says "Flip over" so he flipped over.
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Ok... If I Have To
#71
If You Insist
#72
The Sign Gets It
#75
Ooops, I Did It Again!
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What do you think ?
MyriamIckx 9 years ago
I particularly love all these test answers written by kids, especially the "alphabetical order" and the "eight is all curly and six is not". I think it says as much about the teachers as about the children...
foxygamer233 9 years ago
i agree the children are the funniest because you know they are not joking : )
Load More Replies... MyriamIckx 9 years ago
I particularly love all these test answers written by kids, especially the "alphabetical order" and the "eight is all curly and six is not". I think it says as much about the teachers as about the children...
foxygamer233 9 years ago
i agree the children are the funniest because you know they are not joking : )
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