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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!

#1

My Team Said We Were Dressing As Dominoes…

My Team Said We Were Dressing As Dominoes…

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Michelle C
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But if he stands on the other end it can be Dominoes Pizza

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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. 

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    Was At My Kid’s School For A Costume Parade. One Dad Misunderstood In The Best Way Possible

    Was At My Kid’s School For A Costume Parade. One Dad Misunderstood In The Best Way Possible

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    #3

    I Was Told The Theme Was Greece And I Dressed Accordingly

    I Was Told The Theme Was Greece And I Dressed Accordingly

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    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have never guessed the movie so you're not alone. Lol

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    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. 

    #4

    We Were Supposed To Go As Bikers But He Didn’t Get The Memo

    We Were Supposed To Go As Bikers But He Didn’t Get The Memo

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    #5

    Well We Were Supposed To Be Cleopatra And Caesar.. Classic Case Of Miscommunication

    Well We Were Supposed To Be Cleopatra And Caesar.. Classic Case Of Miscommunication

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    Ellis Reed
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure this was 100% planned, but still makes it a funnier couple's costume

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    #7

    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.

    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.

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    Bored Cats
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need to do that next time my neighbors are too loud

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    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.

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    #8

    I Remembered The Time That I Wanted To Dress As “Cotton Candy” For Halloween And Handmade My Costume

    I Remembered The Time That I Wanted To Dress As “Cotton Candy” For Halloween And Handmade My Costume

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    #9

    Happy Halloween From Your Local Discount Jedi I'm Also The Only One Dressed Up At Work

    Happy Halloween From Your Local Discount Jedi I'm Also The Only One Dressed Up At Work

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    #10

    My Team Said We Were Dressing As Pirates…

    My Team Said We Were Dressing As Pirates…

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    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. 

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    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.

    #11

    I Was Bilbo For Halloween! (Everyone Else At The Party Was Sexy And I Didn’t Get The Memo)

    I Was Bilbo For Halloween! (Everyone Else At The Party Was Sexy And I Didn’t Get The Memo)

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    #12

    This Pennywise Halloween Costume

    This Pennywise Halloween Costume

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    #13

    This Horrifying Teletubby

    This Horrifying Teletubby

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    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!

    #14

    First Halloween In My New Neighborhood And Didn’t Get A Single Trick Or Treater

    First Halloween In My New Neighborhood And Didn’t Get A Single Trick Or Treater

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    Ellis Reed
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trunk or Treat has killed trick or treating 😐

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    #15

    Decided To Throw A Halloween Party For The First Time In Years. Just Found Out No One Is Coming

    Decided To Throw A Halloween Party For The First Time In Years. Just Found Out No One Is Coming

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    Wandaluzt
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    4 years ago

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    If you really are then go and tell them on Reddit, rather than here where they can't see it.

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    Kathy Davis
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I had known. I was all dressed up and didn't have a party to go to.

    Giedrė Ir Viskas
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too :D damn this huge world and missed opportunities!

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    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You threw a great party with a great spread. They are the ones missing out.

    Samantha Melnychuk
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your spread looks great! I would have come!

    Kyle Ann Hoekstra
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That sucks, happened to me a few years back too .. too much food to eat by myself

    Christina Eulenbach
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, thats sad. :( *hugs* I hope you had a nice day any

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have come, and brought some of my nice friends

    Rage of Aquarius
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just did the same thing. It burns bro.

    Monic Krugell
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looked very nice and like you have gone through some trouble.... next time invite better people!

    Steph
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best answer! Yes, that person deserves better friends!

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    pigasus1
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like my parties when I was younger. It sucks, sorry.

    Marie Godfrey
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd have definitely come - I never get invited to parties nowadays!

    Lyn Moffett
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can people be so hurtful ? So sorry ,,but at least now you know who your friends are!!!

    Baali Venomax
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Steph
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh! Horror-movie all by myself? No way :-)

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    Robin Walter
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve been there. I’m sorry that happened to you.

    Joy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh well sorry about that, pls try again next year

    Steph
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah! And let us know here on BP in time! We'll throw a potluck together!

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    Lisa Samuelson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I totally would come!! You have an awesome set up!! People suck!!

    BoredHuman
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Steph
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

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    CincyReds
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww, but why? think of all the food you can eat for weeks!

    CrazyRedHead
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dont let it go to waist!🧁🧁🧁🍭🍭🍭🍬🍬🍬🍫🍫🍫🍪🍪🍪🍰🍰🍰

    Steph
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, don't let it go to waste! Put it on your own waist ;-)

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    JonaLou2U
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NOT a fail on you- it's a fail for the people you invited. It's hard to put yourself out there, I get it. The thing is, never stop trying. You'll find your tribe, who is worthy of your nice party! Never give up!

    Joyce Deering
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    barbowd
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hey at least now you are alone with all that . i call it a win

    Mya Lugar
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Steph
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    Patti Smith
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m sorry. That is so annoying

    Nadine
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't let those turkeys get you down!

    Fester Sixonesixonethree
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That happened to me... I never threw another party.

    StormWolf
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the many reasons I refuse to host parties. Main reason is people suck. Source: see pic above

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

    Ha no one came to my birthday party. It was a surprise party too. The surprise was my grandma had forgot to send out invites.

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

    You in Florida? I'll come this year! Lol. People suck sometimes, sorry

    Dante McBride
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the bright side, all the food is for you now!!

    SilverSkyCloud
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    id see it as a complete win, all that food AND i dont have to socialise with people?!?

    cal has returned (they/them)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have gone if I wasn't an ✨EXTREME INTROVERT✨

    Illustrious G
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!!

    otto hooi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    look on the bright side, more food for you

    Ada Hiestand
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least you have lots of good food!

    tara
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is one of the first posts I saw on BP, and it literally haunts me. I feel so terrible about this. This is why I don't have parties. But I think Your party would have been great.

    Droopsnoot
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you're the only cool one.

    Kelly Hartle
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least you won't have to cook for a while.

    Gregg Bender
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been there. That's why I don't do parties anymore.

    BlahBlahBlackSheepah
    Community Member
    4 years ago

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    ... 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

    Kelli Lindsay
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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"

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    Annett Nyrud
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    4 years ago

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    Good that you had not put much time and work into it, then.

    Steph
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

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    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago

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    Of course. As if people would ever go to a party...

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    #16

    Epic Fail By My Dad, Not Trying His Costume On Before We Got To Disney World Florida

    Epic Fail By My Dad, Not Trying His Costume On Before We Got To Disney World Florida

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    Ellis Reed
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He could salvage it with a back t-shirt underneath the jacket. No saving that makes though...

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    #17

    Don't Call It A Pumpkin Fail. I Very Specifically & Intentionally Carved A Portal To Another World

    Don't Call It A Pumpkin Fail. I Very Specifically & Intentionally Carved A Portal To Another World

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    Bored Cats
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course! Why would anybody say otherwise?

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    #18

    Ghost Cupcake

    Ghost Cupcake

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    #19

    These Halloween Decorations

    These Halloween Decorations

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    #20

    I Needed Some Edible Eyeballs For A Halloween Party Snack. These Were Inside A Larger Bag

    I Needed Some Edible Eyeballs For A Halloween Party Snack. These Were Inside A Larger Bag

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    #21

    These Halloween Socks At Rite Aid Say 'Creery' Instead Of 'Creepy'

    These Halloween Socks At Rite Aid Say 'Creery' Instead Of 'Creepy'

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    #22

    Bought This Cool Halloween Bottle Opener. The Skulls Prevent It From Getting Under The Cap

    Bought This Cool Halloween Bottle Opener. The Skulls Prevent It From Getting Under The Cap

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    #23

    Brilliant Halloween Decorations On This McDonald's Door

    Brilliant Halloween Decorations On This McDonald's Door

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    #24

    Pumpkin Fail

    Pumpkin Fail

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    #25

    Happy Halloween Here’s Some Cdndy

    Happy Halloween Here’s Some Cdndy

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    #26

    These Halloween Decorations

    These Halloween Decorations

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    #27

    Outstanding Window Display, Spirit Halloween

    Outstanding Window Display, Spirit Halloween

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    #28

    True Blood Pumpkin Fail

    True Blood Pumpkin Fail

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    Bored Cats
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can kind of see a dog that has puny eyes

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    #29

    Lol In Honor Of Halloween To My Halloween Pumpkin Carving Fail Last Year.. My Attempt At A Toothbrush

    Lol In Honor Of Halloween To My Halloween Pumpkin Carving Fail Last Year.. My Attempt At A Toothbrush

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    #30

    Happy Halloween!!

    Happy Halloween!!

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    Grace
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, i recently figured out a trick to keep pumpkins from collapsing! if you cut a hole in the bottom and gut it from there, it't wont collapse, and you can just re-insert the bottom piece when you're done!

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