50 Times Life Taught People Lessons In Very Ridiculous Ways

We learn something new every day. And often, it's not textbooks but experience that turns out to be the best teacher. Some of the most important life lessons come when we least expect them. Wrapped up in a layer of chaos, a touch of embarrassment and a tale we'll be telling our grandkids one day.

Whether it's the messy mistake of putting an egg in the microwave, or the foamy flood that occurred when we used handwashing detergent in the machine instead of automatic powder. Maybe it's the very costly error of not leaving the car parked in gear on a very steep incline. Whatever the lesson, it's likely to be one you won't forget anytime soon.

Bored Panda has put together a list of times people learned something new and unexpected in the most hilarious way. Some are cringeworthy, others could have you crying with laughter. A few may even make you sheepishly whisper, "What? You too?" They're all reminders that some things just can't be taught in school. And often, it's the bad decisions that make the best stories.

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Thank You For Taking My Old And Damaged TV, My Strategy Of Packing Well Worked

Person carrying a large box down snowy steps at night, a funny way people learned their lesson captured on camera.

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50 Funny Ways People Learned Their Lesson

Thank You For Taking My Old And Damaged TV, My Strategy Of Packing Well Worked

Farted Near My Friends Smart Thermostat

My Niece Discovered The Cat Door Today

Learned How To Say "Hi" In Mandarin

How I Discovered My Wife And Her Coworkers Were In A Fitbit Activity Contest

So... I Recently Discovered My Dog Likes Carrots

Woke Up And Discovered My Wife Moved Our Coat Stand Yesterday

When I Was 12, I Was Attacked By A Howler Monkey In Costa Rica. My Dad Runs A Tour And Travel Company Down There, And I Found This Postcard On His Rack

Lesson Learned: Kitties And Blinds Are Not A Good Combo

Hubby Has Two Back To Back Work Trips, And Wanted To Take His Bike Out The Few Days He Was Home In Between. MBTA Has Other Ideas

Just For Your Information This Does Not Say “Colgate”. I Learned This The Hard Way This Morning

Today My Husband Discovered It Is Possible To Recline The Reclining Chair Too Far

My Husband And I Discovered You Can Get Photo Shower Curtains

These Dudes Are About To Learn An Important Physics Lesson The Hard Way

Had To Stop And Take A Take On This Vans' Instagram Contact Info

The Importance Of Proofreading. Never Seen A Restaurant Closed Because Of This

Why Men Shouldn’t Do Advice Columns

I Bought This Leather Flyswatter Last Summer, And It Works Great. But I Just Realized, Am I Giving Guests The Wrong Impression With It Hanging In My House?

25 Years Later. My Mom Found My Home-Made Stash Book

His Pub Took It Upon Themselves To Help Octogenarians Master The Art Of Reading The Fine Print

After Ripping Out My Front Door, I Learn There Are Different Sizes For Doors

3rd Grade Proverbs

Lesson Learned - Don't Trust Just Any Tourist To Take Your Photo

This Is How I Make Permanent Life Choices, Unfortunately

Life Has A Way Of Guiding You To Where You're Meant To Be

You Live And You Learn

After Most Of My Son's Socks Went Missing, My Wife Discovered Sock Heaven

I’m At IKEA Right Now And All The Toilets In The Bathroom Displays Are Shut So Nobody Can Take A Dump In Them. They Must’ve Learned That Lesson The Hard Way

What Would You Do If You Discovered Your Wife Is The Workplace Pen Thief?

Stole One Of These Candies From My Kid’s Christmas Stash, Learned The Hard Way They’re Actually Individually Wrapped Soaps

Accidentally Washed A Wool Sweater In Hot Water. This Was Surprisingly Pre-Dryer Too

Growing Up Sucks. My Sister Learned The Hard Way

She Learned A Lesson Here - Lily Pads Aren't As Strong As They Look

Possibly The Best Way To Let A Mom Know She’s Been Glued To Her Phone A Bit Too Often

Roommate Learned A Valuable Lesson Today

My Boss Needs To Learn To Lock His Truck

So My Mouse Wasn't Working. Tech Support Discovered I'd Been "Caged"

After Owning Them For 3 Days, I Learned Why Nobody Wears White Shoes In The Countryside

This Wife Quickly Found Out Why You Should Never Leave Your Phone Unlocked Near Your Husband

I Learned My Lesson About Taking A Razor To My Eyebrows. Big Oof

Kayaked 17 Miles Today, Learned A Lesson About Pain, Suffering And The Importance Of Sunscreen

There Is A Good Reason Two-Story Outhouses Never Caught On

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Found In The Bathroom At Work. Someone Learned A Very Hard Lesson

The Time My Little Sister Lied And Said There Was No School And To Prove It, Her Teacher Gave Her A Note

Learned 2 Things While Sitting Out In The Oh So Rare Irish Sun

This Guy Is About To Find Out Why Grammar Really Does Matter

Do They Work For Child's Rooms?

My Son Learned A Valuable Lesson At This Birthday Party About Reading Labels

Someone In My Office Learned The Hard Way

This Fifth-Grader Figured Out The Most Hilarious/Laziest Way To Write A Three-Paragraph Letter

Where Can I Sign Up To Learn How To Do This?

At A Hotel In Japan

"You Had One Job", Reparing A Crosswalk - Netherlands

I Got A Coconut Shake From A Local Burger Joint And Thought It Tasted Weird

Lesson Learned. Always Pay Attention To Dye Lots

I Guess My Grandma Learned How To Send Email (No Context Given)

My Friends Made Sure I Didn’t Leave Last Night From The Halloween Party. Side Note, Learning How To Put On A Tire Today

Lesson Learned, Don’t Wear Grey Pants To An Interview

Learned My Lesson, Don’t Ask For Cheese Grits In The North. Waitress Definitely Gave Me A Look For A Half A Second. Then She Nodded Like “Yeah, I Got This”

My Dad Found Out The Hard Way Why There Is A Size And Weight Limit

A Two-Picture Story. Lesson Learned - Don't Stand On The Ball

Lesson Learned Not To Use AirPods While Sleep Deprived

Tech Learned The Lesson Of Not Spraying The Distributor With Brake Cleaner While The Car Is Running

I Got These From My 5-Year-Old Son About 10 Minutes Apart

I Discovered I Can Write Messages In My Girlfriends New Blanket

Grandad's "Broken" Fire Stick

If You're Trying To Scam People With A Fake Email, At Least Make It Look Convincing

Whoever Is Responsible For This Sign Could Definitely Use A Refresher In Math

My Parents Went To Costco

After I Made Jigglers, I Discovered That The Shelf In My Refrigerator Is Crooked

Caribbean Cruise, White Girl Cornrows (13 Years Old). Lesson Learned, Never Again. It Was A Lot Of Tension

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