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Of all the coping mechanisms out there, humor has to be the best one. Without it, we’d probably still be stuck dwelling on every bad decision from our past. Instead, we get to turn our worst experiences into the stories we laugh about later.

These folks prove that perfectly. They’ve posted about situations that were genuinely brutal in the moment, but time has done its thing and made them funny in retrospect. Check them out below and upvote your favorites.

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Text post describing an embarrassing situation that later became funny involving car keys and roadside assistance.

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1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thankfully they're usually cool about that stuff

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    Screenshot of a social media post describing an embarrassing situation that became funny later in a shared office setting.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or: how to have a meeting with HR without an appointment.

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    Tweet about a funny and embarrassing childhood story that became humorous much later in life.

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    37 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That probably hit a tad bit too close to home

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    Tweet about accidentally vaping in front of mom, turning an embarrassing moment into a funny situation later.

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    Tweet text about a funny embarrassing moment shared later, illustrating embarrassing situations becoming funny over time.

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    Tweet showing an embarrassing situation that only became funny later after a coffee mug mishap and hospital trip.

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    Tweet about an embarrassing office moment involving a bad fart that only became funny long after it happened.

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    Screenshot of a humorous online comment about an embarrassing situation that became funny much later.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's impressive. Those questions are super easy. Intentionally so.

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    #9

    Screenshot of a social media post describing an embarrassing situation that became funny much later.

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    #10

    Reddit user shares an embarrassing situation that became funny later after sitting on decorated butterfly cakes.

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    Reddit post describing an embarrassing situation that only became funny later involving falling off a kitchen countertop.

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    Reddit user shares an embarrassing situation about getting stuck in a tree, illustrating funny moments later.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A friend of mine was goofing around at the playground and got stuck in the baby swing. The rescue squad had to cut him out of it. He was 42 at the time. 😂

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    #13

    Reddit post describing an embarrassing biking accident that became funny later, illustrating embarrassing situations.

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    #14

    Text message post about accidentally replying love you to boss on a work call, an embarrassing situation that became funny later.

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    Tweet about an embarrassing grocery store spill that only became funny later, with a worker's disapproving reaction.

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    Tweet about an embarrassing situation that only became funny later involving bad luck and a spilled coffee on a computer.

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    Tweet about a college therapist session where an embarrassing childhood story later became funny after a misunderstanding.

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    #18

    Reddit user shares embarrassing situation that only became funny way later after an unexpected and awkward moment with a crush.

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    Tweet describing an embarrassing situation at a safari park that only became funny way later, shared on social media.

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    Reddit user recounting a camping trip encounter with bears, illustrating embarrassing situations that became funny later.

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    #21

    Text post about a grandmother’s wig resembling a rescued dog’s fur, showing embarrassing situations later funny.

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    #22

    A funny story of embarrassing situations involving a stolen penguin that became hilarious later.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry but that's not funny at all. Poor animal!

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    #23

    Reddit user shares an embarrassing moment involving a street lamp post that became funny much later.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once walked in to a water fountain for the same reason. (except it was a guy) It hit me right in the stomach and doubled me over. My friends thought it was hilarious. 😂

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    #24

    User comment describing an embarrassing situation at work that became funny later, illustrating embarrassing situations humor.

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    16 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should've given you a round of applause.

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    #25

    Text post about embarrassing situations that only became funny later, describing a fall into a fountain at a wedding event.

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    #26

    Reddit post describing an embarrassing situation that only became funny later involving college acceptance and parents.

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    #27

    Tweet showing an embarrassing typing mistake during an emotional moment, highlighting relatable embarrassing situations made funny later.

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    Text post describing an embarrassing situation with wild turkeys that only became funny way later.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Opening the umbrella at them works well, and add hissing. I can feel for you, even though I don't have your difficulty.

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    #29

    Text post about an embarrassing situation at a wedding donut tower that became funny later with guests watching.

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    #30

    Tweet about a boy unknowingly bragging about his dad’s one-eyed pet snake, highlighting funny embarrassing situations later realized.

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    Tweet showing an embarrassing situation involving a mistaken "love you" message that becomes funny later.

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    Screenshot of a Reddit post sharing an embarrassing situation that only became funny later involving an accident before high school.

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    Reddit post sharing an embarrassing situation that only became funny later involving a wedding ceremony memory.

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    #34

    Tweet sharing an embarrassing situation that only became funny later involving a misunderstanding about a double chin.

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    Screenshot of a funny embarrassing situation post about accidentally launching a girl into the floor at senior prom.

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    #36

    Text post about embarrassing situations becoming funny later, describing a prank by a forgetful manager at work.

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    Reddit post sharing an embarrassing situation that became funny later about knocking macaroni off a pantry shelf.

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    Tweet about an embarrassing situation at a colleague's funeral that only became funny much later.

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    Text post describing an embarrassing situation from childhood involving a car door, now funny later.

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    Premium     11 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try slamming it in a 1986 Buick Regal 🥴

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    #40

    A humorous embarrassing situation shared online about childhood chapel experiences becoming funny later.

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    Social media post sharing an embarrassing situation that became funny later about getting stuck in a baby swing at 16.

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    Text post about an embarrassing cooking situation that only became funny later involving vanilla gravy instead of soy sauce.

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    50 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And well it should. 🤣

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    #43

    Text post on social media describing an embarrassing situation in a lake that later became funny.

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    Tweet about an embarrassing moment during a knee ultrasound that only became funny later, capturing awkward situations humorously.

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    Screenshot of a social media post describing an embarrassing situation that became funny much later.

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    #46

    Tweet about an embarrassing moment involving a cat meowing loudly that later became funny.

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    #47

    Tweet describing an embarrassing situation that only became funny later, involving hair dye running during a football game.

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    Text post describing an embarrassing moment in school that later became funny, highlighting awkward situations only funny way later.

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    Text post describing an embarrassing situation involving gum falling onto a pastor's chair, becoming funny later.

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    Screenshot of a funny embarrassing situation where a pop-up caused fear but became humorous later.

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    #51

    Tweet by Alexis Pereira recalling an embarrassing situation that became funny later involving a silly question about gargoyles.

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    Tweet sharing an embarrassing situation that only became funny later, illustrating awkward moments and humor in hindsight.

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    Tweet about an embarrassing situation in a yoga class that only became funny way later, shared on social media.

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    #54

    Tweet describing a funny story about an embarrassing situation involving a car accident and a faked heart attack.

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    #55

    User sharing an embarrassing situation involving a breakup and falling down stairs, showing moments that became funny later.

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    Text post about a misunderstood medical test leading to an embarrassing situation that became funny later.

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    User story of an embarrassing situation that only became funny later, featuring a misunderstood award presentation involving potted trees.

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    #58

    Scout falling out of moving truck shares embarrassing situation that became funny later with friends laughing nearby.

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    Tweet about an embarrassing situation made funny later involving heart attack jokes and a cardiologist visit.

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