The most successful people in the world had to fail many times before they achieved the thing they were striving for. It is like Winston Churchill said: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” So we don't have to be discouraged if something doesn't turn out as planned, the important thing is to go on.
While we do that, we not only can learn from those mistakes but also just laugh at them as not all failures are so serious and detrimental. Sometimes they are just a result of miscommunication or maybe they lead to an even better outcome. Like these Halloween fails. There is not much to learn from them but they really can give a good laugh. So enjoy this list that Bored Panda collected from all over the internet!
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My Team Said We Were Dressing As Dominoes…
If you are trying to do something, there is a good chance that you will encounter some bumps along the road and that is what will make you better as you will find out how to avoid them. You may try to DIY a Halloween costume and it can turn out to be nothing like you pictured it in your head, or, like some of the people in this list, you might not have realized you’re the only one who’s excited to celebrate it.
It might get frustrating or embarrassing, but in the end, you should be able to laugh it off and make sure that the next time you are more prepared and know exactly what you are doing.
Was At My Kid’s School For A Costume Parade. One Dad Misunderstood In The Best Way Possible
I Was Told The Theme Was Greece And I Dressed Accordingly
Sure, fails that entered this list are not that serious and they probably didn’t have a big impact on anyone’s life. But being able to deal with failure regardless of whether it’s bigger or smaller is an important part of being human, because to make mistakes is human.
The first step to deal with failure is to acknowledge it and let yourself feel all the emotions that come with it. Ignoring the anxiety, embarrassment, sadness or anger may lead to further issues so allowing yourself to analyze your feelings will help you take proper measures to make yourself feel better.
We Were Supposed To Go As Bikers But He Didn’t Get The Memo
Well We Were Supposed To Be Cleopatra And Caesar.. Classic Case Of Miscommunication
I'm sure this was 100% planned, but still makes it a funnier couple's costume
To Fail Successfully
10 Yrs Ago Went To A Party Dressed As Myself 10 Yrs In The Future. Nobody Realized It Was A Costume & They Avoided Me All Night. Folks Kept Trying To Rescue My Wife From Me. Joined Some Smokers On Front Lawn, The Party’s Host Saw Me Out There, Came Out To Apologize For The Noise.
It can be talking to a friend and just venting, going for a walk or taking a bubble bath. Be careful not to indulge in unhealthy coping methods like eating junk food or drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.
Also, it is important to not allow those negative emotions to take over. If it was a mistake that really affected your life, you may develop a fear of taking on the task that led to that mistake to ensure you won’t fail again.
I Remembered The Time That I Wanted To Dress As “Cotton Candy” For Halloween And Handmade My Costume
Happy Halloween From Your Local Discount Jedi I'm Also The Only One Dressed Up At Work
My Team Said We Were Dressing As Pirates…
This sentiment is understandable but this kind of solution may be restricting. If you are in need of inspiration, just look up the most successful people in the world or inventors whose innovations changed our lives completely.
Take J. K. Rowling, who went to 12 different publishing houses with Harry Potter before Bloomsbury accepted it and released it in 1997. And we all know how that went. If you need another example, the actress Jennifer Aniston, who is considered to be one of the biggest celebrities was struggling at first. She had to work part-time jobs like a telemarketer, waitress and bike messenger at the beginning of her career as the shows she was in weren’t successful.
I Was Bilbo For Halloween! (Everyone Else At The Party Was Sexy And I Didn’t Get The Memo)
This Pennywise Halloween Costume
This Horrifying Teletubby
Coming back to what Churchill said, failure is not the end, you just have to find another way and not lose the enthusiasm of trying. Besides, if people always did well in everything they started, we wouldn’t have this hilarious list.
What do you think of it? Can you remember a Halloween when nothing went as planned? Share your stories in the comments and don’t forget to upvote the photos that made you laugh the most!
First Halloween In My New Neighborhood And Didn’t Get A Single Trick Or Treater
Decided To Throw A Halloween Party For The First Time In Years. Just Found Out No One Is Coming
I wish I had known. I was all dressed up and didn't have a party to go to.
Me too :D damn this huge world and missed opportunities!
Load More Replies...You threw a great party with a great spread. They are the ones missing out.
That sucks, happened to me a few years back too .. too much food to eat by myself
It looked very nice and like you have gone through some trouble.... next time invite better people!
How can people be so hurtful ? So sorry ,,but at least now you know who your friends are!!!
so eat the treats yourself, wrap yourself in a warm blanket and curl up in front of the TV/Pc and watch your horror movies. Its what I do most years.
Yeah! And let us know here on BP in time! We'll throw a potluck together!
Load More Replies...This happened to my sister and her hubby. They had moved an hour drive out of the city to their dream house. Threw a Halloween party and no one showed up. NO ONE. I gave up waiting and went to bed and they got into a heated argument.
So sorry for them. But I agree with Kelli - they shouldn't take it personally, it was probably more about the driving situation/sleeping over question. But at least, they should have had the respect to let them know!
Load More Replies...Yes, don't let it go to waste! Put it on your own waist ;-)
Load More Replies...Hollow-ween. Send your treats to a family shelter. Maybe you didn't give your invites early enough. Halloween is a good excuse for an adult party in the largely singles crowd and some people go to "annual" ones. If you have kids, you are often committed to escorting them to doors, and answering your own door.
Yeah - you got a point there! Still, it's only correct if you have the decency to at least inform your host you won't be attending - for whatever reason it is.
Load More Replies...id see it as a complete win, all that food AND i dont have to socialise with people?!?
I would have gone if I wasn't an ✨EXTREME INTROVERT✨
Awww, I had that happen to me too for the first Halloween party I had after I moved into my first house! One of my best friends came and saved the night but I haven’t tried again since!!
That is sad. Wonder if he or she is speaking to ANY of the 'invitees'. It would take me some time unless I had received their regrets PRIOR to party time. Common courtesy.
... seen this before. The crockpot is empty what are you supposed to dip the 2 kinds of corn chips in cups with no beverage and four neatly laid out prepackaged cutlery
What are you implying, that this is made up? Drinks and queso go bad pretty quick unless consumed almost immediately. This is a whole lotta words for "I've never hosted a party"
Load More Replies...Never know. This could just be the snacks for the early comers. Caviar and champagne are in the fridge, where they should be cooled, waiting for when all the guests have arrived. Don't judge by what you see!
Load More Replies...Epic Fail By My Dad, Not Trying His Costume On Before We Got To Disney World Florida
He could salvage it with a back t-shirt underneath the jacket. No saving that makes though...
Don't Call It A Pumpkin Fail. I Very Specifically & Intentionally Carved A Portal To Another World
Ghost Cupcake
These Halloween Decorations
I Needed Some Edible Eyeballs For A Halloween Party Snack. These Were Inside A Larger Bag
These Halloween Socks At Rite Aid Say 'Creery' Instead Of 'Creepy'
Bought This Cool Halloween Bottle Opener. The Skulls Prevent It From Getting Under The Cap
Brilliant Halloween Decorations On This McDonald's Door
Pumpkin Fail
Happy Halloween Here’s Some Cdndy
These Halloween Decorations
Outstanding Window Display, Spirit Halloween
True Blood Pumpkin Fail
Lol In Honor Of Halloween To My Halloween Pumpkin Carving Fail Last Year.. My Attempt At A Toothbrush
Happy Halloween!!
Our pumpkins didn't last a few days. We have free range chicken's and they ate them.
in fourth grade i had the wonderful idea to go as a 'candy witch' the lamest costume i've done so far. just a reminder that the year before i went as santa clause
I mean, in fourth grade I went as a cow...the real fail is that I often dressed as a cow outside of Halloween (it was a phase).
Load More Replies...Our pumpkins didn't last a few days. We have free range chicken's and they ate them.
in fourth grade i had the wonderful idea to go as a 'candy witch' the lamest costume i've done so far. just a reminder that the year before i went as santa clause
I mean, in fourth grade I went as a cow...the real fail is that I often dressed as a cow outside of Halloween (it was a phase).
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