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Life can always find a way to surprise us, where the most simple, straightforward, and mundane task sometimes goes awry and you are left sitting there and wondering how exactly did this happen. The blessing and curse of the 21st century is that there will always be someone around to document it for posterity. 

This online group documents the painful and sometimes inexplicable fails they have encountered “in the wild,” so be sure to upvote the posts where you really do not understand how someone failed at the single thing they needed to do and comment your own experiences if you aren’t afraid. 

#1

Looks About Right 👍

Looks About Right 👍

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Even in the smallest, most seemingly easy jobs there needs to be some level of quality assurance. If you disagree, scroll through this article a bit and see if it changes your mind. Consumer protections against questionable quality do go back to the Medieval ages when various guilds were responsible for making sure the things their members produced were up to scratch and wouldn’t discredit the entire profession. Now if a company messes up, its competitors are no doubt gleeful at the opportunity. 

Modern companies do use more statistical methods and will generally have an idea of how many units per thousand or million will have some issue. Fixing every single one is generally not considered worth it, so an unlucky consumer down the line will just have to “eat” the company's mistake. On the bright side, if you do end up with a misprinted shirt or some other mistake, you at least get to stand out from the crowd. 

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Whoever Edited This Advertisement Never Saw A Human Foot

Whoever Edited This Advertisement Never Saw A Human Foot

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Carrie Laughs
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't see what's wrong - if their feet are like that they need all the help they can get.

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#5

Really, Frankenstein Is An Author Now?

Really, Frankenstein Is An Author Now?

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RAM31280
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not only did Dr Frankenstein reanimate a human body, he wrote a book about the woman that wrote his story. It's a real mind trip.

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Of course, some issues come down to human error, be it a typo, or misreading some instructions. In our private lives, these at most cost us some money and our dignity, as friends and family are likely to constantly bring up some mistake we happened to make. But in the “real world,” mistakes will inevitably cost as much as some lawyers can squeeze out of a jury or the legal system, as most places have a set of rules to define damages from negligence

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As much as business owners and manufacturers may dislike it, these laws do protect us, consumers from them. Even a CEO is also a consumer at times, so it’s important not to be short-sighted here. The origins of the law involved Scotland, a ginger beer float, and a snail. A woman named May Donoghue ordered the aforementioned item and was shocked to discover a dead, decomposed snail in the liquid. This led her to sue the manufacturer of the ginger beer in 1932.

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I Did Not Know There Were 11 World Wars

I Did Not Know There Were 11 World Wars

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In this case, judge, Lord MacMillan ended up creating a new sort of tort, which is just a legal term for a civil wrong, the sort that they can pursue legal action for. In Donoghue v Stevenson (the latter being the manufacturer of the ginger beer and snail combo,) Donoghue did not outright win the case, but it did create a shift in legal thought about the responsibilities of manufacturers, particularly for food and beverages. 

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Handle With Care

Handle With Care

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Donkey boi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see nothing wrong here. It says 'Ragile Handle Ith care'. I don't know what language it is, but clearly it means 'Sorry for damaging your box'.

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#15

So, Uh… Wanna Tell Me What Went Wrong With This One?

So, Uh… Wanna Tell Me What Went Wrong With This One?

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The result is that anyone who does not take “reasonable care” to protect a third party can be held liable. This started with food and drinks but quickly expanded. So a doctor giving bad advice can be sued just as effectively as someone selling you a defective drill. As with so many things in life, this basically comes down to money. If a company or person wrongs you, they are now compelled to compensate you financially. 

#17

Ahhh Yes,the Nutritional Info I Needed. I R I S H

Ahhh Yes,the Nutritional Info I Needed. I R I S H

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#18

Julian Are You Ok?

Julian Are You Ok?

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#20

If Only There Were Something In The Nest That Started With The Letter E…

If Only There Were Something In The Nest That Started With The Letter E…

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#21

Looks Like #tacobell Couldn’t Find The Inside Of A Taco

Looks Like #tacobell Couldn’t Find The Inside Of A Taco

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#22

‘Anti-Graffiti’, Huh? (Waterloo Bridge)

‘Anti-Graffiti’, Huh? (Waterloo Bridge)

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#23

Since 14 Together 20 / Together Since 1420

Since 14 Together 20 / Together Since 1420

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#24

Ah Yes. Everything Is Fine Here

Ah Yes. Everything Is Fine Here

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Danni
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You print these labels off yourself in tesco! This was done on purpose

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#27

When It's Close To The End Of The Shift

When It's Close To The End Of The Shift

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Will Cable
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoever did this should be forced to complete a 1000 piece jigsaw every day for the rest of their life.

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#32

Make Sure You Use The Left Lane Cause Left Lane Closed

Make Sure You Use The Left Lane Cause Left Lane Closed

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scag$y
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Intelligent motorways are only as intelligent as the clown typing the messages.

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#33

The People Who Thought That This Bathroom Was Ethical

The People Who Thought That This Bathroom Was Ethical

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#34

Just Saw This Jem On My Jobsite Friday !!!

Just Saw This Jem On My Jobsite Friday !!!

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#35

It Would Be Easier To Get The Right Flag

It Would Be Easier To Get The Right Flag

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#36

Bought A Chocolate Milk But They Forgot To Add Chocolate I Guess?

Bought A Chocolate Milk But They Forgot To Add Chocolate I Guess?

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#37

Photoshoping Can Be Hard

Photoshoping Can Be Hard

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scag$y
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dude just sneezed while they were taking the picture. It twanged back onto his face a second after this was taken. He swore quietly to himself, but carried on as if nothing had happened. Or it's the photoshop thing.

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#38

Labeled The Fruitables Boss

Labeled The Fruitables Boss

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#40

Mcdonalds, You Know That Chicken Is Not A Drink. Right?

Mcdonalds, You Know That Chicken Is Not A Drink. Right?

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#42

New Security Cameras After A Sa At Work! 🙃

New Security Cameras After A Sa At Work! 🙃

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly i'm just happy they tried, this was probably fixed after the photo was taken anyway.

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#43

While Shopping At Costco-This Caught My Eye. Well, I Guess It Looks Nice

While Shopping At Costco-This Caught My Eye. Well, I Guess It Looks Nice

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#44

Child Car Seat Installation Instructions

Child Car Seat Installation Instructions

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#45

Wait I Remember That Character, It's Super-Man!

Wait I Remember That Character, It's Super-Man!

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#46

How Not To Install A Metal Roof

How Not To Install A Metal Roof

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Verena
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least they drilled in the risen area and not, like 99% of DIY would do, in the lower part

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#47

All Of The Bar Stools At Our Air Bnb Were Assembled Backwards

All Of The Bar Stools At Our Air Bnb Were Assembled Backwards

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Dak Janiels
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How would you even be able to put your feet on the footrest with that ridiculously extended seat?! And there is almost NO back - design flaws galore!

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#49

This House Costs $2m+ And They Think This New Driveway Is Fine

This House Costs $2m+ And They Think This New Driveway Is Fine

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Remi Flynne
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My house isn't worth that much and I'm not going to be happy with that drive either.

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#50

Installed The Explenation Boss

Installed The Explenation Boss

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