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All of us have those days where nothing goes quite right. You wake up to discover you didn’t put gas in your car or restock your coffee. You drop your phone the moment you open the door. The list goes on and on, but, fortunately, for most of us, these mistakes remain annoying but mercifully private. 

The “One Jobonline community is dedicated to sharing painful and hilarious moments when something has most definitely gone wrong. So get comfortable as you scroll through, prepare to bask in someone’s pain, upvote your favorite examples, and be sure to comment on your own thoughts and experiences below. 

#1

Of All The Places You Could’ve Placed This Label…

Little House on the Prairie DVD mistakenly labeled, illustrating job fail humor.

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    Needed Some Blinds For Our Dark Room At Work The Guy Came To Measure The Window And Assured Us It Would Be 'Completely Dark' This Is What They Installed

    Window with blinds covering only half, a classic "you had one job" fail.

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    robin aldrich
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know, I'm not great at measuring. I've been off just a little bit but never that much.

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    #3

    The Irony Of Setting Up This Sign

    Sign fail with typo: "We aim to get thiNgs right first time."

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    welp
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    not confident in this, but is it because they didnt say right THE first time?

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    #4

    I Fixed It Myself

    Tile pattern fail with mismatched scribbles in place of one tile.

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    Half eaten lemming
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one with the corner ripped off annoys me more :/

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    #5

    Ah Yes, The Classic Mary Shelley Written By Frankenstein

    Books misaligned, with "Frankenstein" labeled as if by Mary Shelley between mismatched covers, illustrating a "you had one job" fail.

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    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So the doctor wrote a book as well as reanimating a corpse?

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    #6

    They Changed Arthur's Nose

    Tweet humorously highlights a book cover fail with changed character design in Arthur books.

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    BoredPossum
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first one is an anteater and the second one a nerd.

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    #7

    Something Tells Me This Will Not Help My Stomach

    Stomach relief section displaying calculators and office supplies.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, if you have an upset stomach and you REMOVE your stomach, you'll get some relief? o_O;

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    #8

    Sounds Like A Blast

    Sign on a tree with a humorous typo: "No crowdsurfing, you will immediately be ejaculated."

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    Nnaemekalum
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't threaten me with a good time.

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    #9

    Forget Something Here;)

    Road fail with a shovel buried in the pavement, illustrating a classic "you had one job" moment.

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    Michal Dolyniuk
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only worker of pure heart can take that showel and become a king of constitution site sort of...

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    #10

    Inana Jones And The Of Destiny

    Bus advertisement with "Inana Jones" typo, highlighting a hilarious job fail.

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    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was the shorter version of the original.

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    #11

    Okay What Is I Am Looking At ???

    Sign reads "100% Australian bananas" above onions and garlic display, showcasing a humorous fail.

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    #12

    It’s Made In Where Exactly?

    Box with an American flag labeled "Made in China," illustrating a humorous job fail.

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    Dr Soong
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The United States Of China, of course.

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    #13

    The Hole Is There For A Reason!

    Banner fail with pin used beside grommet, featuring Children’s of Alabama logo.

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    #14

    🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ Somebodies House Down The Block

    House with misaligned steps leading to a wall, showcasing a classic “You Had One Job” fail.

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    Ελένη Κ.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always wonder which was built first (i.e. the door or the stairs)

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    #15

    To Write Happy Birthday

    Cake fail with the text "Happy Birthday in Spanish" instead of an actual translation.

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    #16

    Great Retro Tiles Ruined

    Geometric floor pattern with a mismatched tile, illustrating a classic "you had one job" fail.

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    Crescent 3
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the fact that if you scroll up and down, the tiles on the bad ones appear to move. I'm cool with this one.

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    #17

    The Barista At A Starbucks Messed Up My Lemonade Order

    Hot lemonade instead of iced at Starbucks, illustrating a funny job fail.

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    #18

    Loading In Progress

    Crane lifting truck instead of container, a classic “You Had One Job” fail at a shipping yard.

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    #19

    Is Installing A Light Switch That Hard?

    Light switch incorrectly labeled "NO," showcasing a hilarious fail.

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    #20

    Never Seen An Animal With The Name Milk Before

    Three-tier stand with mismatched animal labels: chicken, pig, and milk. Hilarious fails display.

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    #21

    Multi Trillion Dollar University And They Settled On This?

    Kitchen cabinet fail with misaligned handles, next to a microwave.

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    Arthur Waite
    Community Member
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Left door, right door. What'll you bet there's another one just like this, right down the street.

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    #22

    My Amazon Recs. I Don't Even Have A Baby

    Shopping fail with baseball mitts labeled alongside laundry detergent and baby nightgowns.

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    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The heck with the baby stuff. What do you usually buy such that a shopper would generate a Freddy Krueger glove as a suggestion?

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    #23

    Yes Reddit, The Similarities Are Striking

    Lurcher dog misidentified as tarantulas, showcasing a classic "you had one job" fail.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lurchers, as a sighthound crossbreed, ARE spindly-legged, but not spider-legged XD

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    #24

    Stand Left. And Right

    Escalator steps with mismatched footprint directions showcasing a classic "You Had One Job" fail.

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    Liz Reid
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slide to the left, Slide to the right, Turn around,.....

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    #25

    I Think My Fortune Cookie Forgot How To Be A Fortune Cookie

    Fortune cookie fail with text "Money Can Buy Love," showcasing a humorously incorrect message.

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    Liz Reid
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You just need to go to the street of negotiable affection.

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    #26

    Always Fold Your Laundry Before Putting It In The Dryer

    Sign reading "Wash Fold Dry" out of order on a store shelf, illustrating a classic "You Had One Job" fail.

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    #27

    We Paid Money For This?

    Parking fail with a car parked over "no parking" sign on asphalt.

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    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what happens when you hire the cheapest guy.

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    #28

    Finally Built The Stairs

    Stairs built directly in front of a window, showcasing a classic "you had one job" fail.

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    Donkey boi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like a manual version of the escalator handrail moving faster/slower that the stairs...

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    #29

    How Do You Even Park?

    Parking fail with mismatched bricks in a parking space, two cars on either side.

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    #30

    Perhaps More Aptly Named: Unhappy Doughnuts

    Donuts with crooked smiley faces on display, highlighting a funny fail moment.

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    #31

    Is This Supposed To Make People Separate The Things Cuz This Doesn´t Makes A Lot Of Sense

    Trash bin fail with misplaced cigarette disposal spot.

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    #32

    Then Why Even Buy The Tshirt

    Couple wearing mismatched shirts in restaurant, humorous fail with the keyword "you had one job."

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    Iampenny
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing to ssee here, just a couple of bike enthusiasts

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    #33

    How Does This Happen On A Burger

    Burger with a misplaced sliced tomato on top, highlighting a hilarious fail.

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    XenoMurph
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Order of operation is important.

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    #34

    This Random Toilet In The Hall

    "Bathroom stall with toilet seat installed incorrectly, highlighting a humorous job fail."

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    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I see why Europeans complain about the gap in American bathroom doors.

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    #35

    I Wondered Why These Numbers Looked So Weird

    Building wall numbered "27" with visible edge mismatched, illustrating a classic "you had one job" fail.

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    René Sauer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But it´s still kinda readable. Looks like the number 27 in extremely fancy.

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    #36

    If It Doesnt Fit, Cut It

    Billboard with distorted faces, captioned "The Voice of Germany," showcasing a humorous design fail.

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    René Sauer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am german, and I gotta ask: Who even are these people? P.S.: this question is rhetoric, I don´t actually care.

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    #37

    I Try To Give The USPS Some Credit But Wtf Is This?

    USPS tracking timeline showing multiple arrivals and departures at various facilities.

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    #38

    Absolutely Not In English

    Text error showing “Radish” as the longest vegetable name, demonstrating a funny fail.

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    BoredPossum
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, it's Sir Bartholomew Cucumber-McCaerrbannough the Third.

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    #39

    The Accessible Toilet At My School Being Completely Inaccessible To Everyone

    Bathroom fail with toilet paper dispenser placed too far from the toilet, highlighting a common “You Had One Job” mistake.

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    #40

    So Close To Clever, But Not Quite

    Candle with a humorous typo reading "Happy Birthd_ay!" showcasing a fail.

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    #41

    Dublin Jet Bridge Rips Door Off Of American Airlines Boeing 787-8

    Airplane gate boarding fails with damage to the aircraft, showing a mishap that highlights "you had one job" scenario.

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    #42

    This Not Supposed To Go Here:)

    Two balconies connected by a ladder, showcasing a hilarious architectural fail.

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    Half eaten lemming
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “I want a balcony” “We have a balcony at home” The balcony:

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    #43

    Have To See This 3 Times A Day!

    Pill organizer labeled with days of the week placed out of order, exemplifying a funny fail.

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    #44

    Parking Ticket Person Doesn’t Know What They’re Doing

    Ford car parked in pre-owned lot with a ticket on the windshield, highlighting a hilarious fail.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone needs to pull them aside and explain what a car dealership is

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    #45

    Charge By The Mile

    Pipes installed incorrectly on house exterior, a classic “you had one job” fail.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the end cap is missing on the gutter, so it's not going to matter!

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    #46

    My Teacher Printed The Video File On Paper

    Video link error shown as a missing file icon with text: "1184_y23_p4_sv.mp4."

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How many of you still tried to play it?

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    #47

    Street In Germany Be Like

    Crosswalk diverging awkwardly onto a bike lane. Hilarious fail in road design with misplaced markings.

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    #48

    How Did This Pass Qc

    A red soccer ball with a misaligned blue stripe, illustrating a funny fail.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, you sweet summer child, you think the company has a quality-control department? XD

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    #49

    Ok What Is The Code? How About Change It Up From Time To Time!!!

    Keypad with mismatched numbers and grime, illustrating a classic "you had one job" fail.

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    Full Name
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The passcode is actually 02343042234003243402420340232430. It's easy to remember because there are only 4 numbers.

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    #50

    The Replaced The Tiles In My Dorm Hallway. It’s Supposed To Be 3 Solid Blue Lines…

    Checkerboard floor pattern with one tile misplaced, illustrating a job fail.

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    LuckyL
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How would it be three solid blue lines?

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    #51

    Adutl Use Only (Yes, Age-Restricting A Pinwheel For Being Pride-Themed Is Problematic)

    Adutl Use Only (Yes, Age-Restricting A Pinwheel For Being Pride-Themed Is Problematic)

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    BoredPossum
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The faster it turns, the more gay you get. Seriously, this is getting ridiculous. Are rainbow colours adult only to protect kids from the dangers of an open mind?

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    #52

    Cleaner Used Haste: It Was Super Effective

    Cleaner Used Haste: It Was Super Effective

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    #53

    My Dad’s Memorial Reef Has Been On Its Face For 13 Months And We Only Just Got Notified (Details In Comments)

    My Dad’s Memorial Reef Has Been On Its Face For 13 Months And We Only Just Got Notified (Details In Comments)

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    LuckyL
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Details from the comments: In 2021, my dad passed away after a long bout of cardiovascular issues and an infection that caused his aortic aneurism to rupture. My dad loved fishing in the Florida panhandle with my uncle and was a supporter of the artificial reef association, which creates artificial habitats for sea life. So, we made the decision to have him interred in a reef so that he could be part of the ocean he loved so much. His reef was placed last year, and we were told that the artificial reef authority would be regularly monitoring it so we could check the progress of the habitat. 13 months later, we still hadn’t heard anything so my brother asked when it would be surveyed as we were curious about how things were developing. On Saturday, we finally got an answer: the reef association had found the reef had tipped over as it was being placed, and even worse, the side in the sand is the side with our dad’s marker and urn embedded.

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    #54

    At My School, There Are No Adapters Anywhere

    At My School, There Are No Adapters Anywhere

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    Matthew P
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's gonna start a massive fire *grabs popcorn*

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    #55

    Inches On My Cutting Mat Are Less Than An Inch

    Inches On My Cutting Mat Are Less Than An Inch

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    Mikey Mozart
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet if you lined up that ruler correctly, it'd probably match.

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