Relief. There are few feelings as sweet as relief, that warm glow you get as you exhale deeply into a huge ‘PHEW!’ and you realize that a huge shitstorm has just been narrowly avoided.
Here at Bored Panda, we have compiled a list of just those moments, some more serious than others. From almost dunking the spoon handle in soup (the horror), to narrowly avoiding death by chainsaw, this list has got it all.
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My Great-Grandfather Was Shot In The Chest By A German Soldier During World War I. Luckily, The Coins In His Breast Pocket Absorbed The Bullet And Saved His Life. You Could Say He Didn't Need Much Money To Survive
What To Do After A Car Crash?
To forget about the crash and carry on. Like really carry on. Destination is more important than bike.
Close Call
Safety Specs Saved This Guy's Eye From An Exploding Angle Grinder Disc
That Was Close
Avoid a mortorbike by jumping above it, keep his conversation going on on his phone/walkie-talkie. What the hell can impress this guy? (I would be dying from an heart attack on the floor,)
Well That Was A Close Call
When Satan calls yo number, but Jesus got your back and says "Hold up bro; chill i got this."
A Shark Bit Her, But She Wasn't Tasty Enough. Some Researchers Believe That In The Initial Bite A Shark Can Detect The Ratio Of Fat To Bone Or Muscle And Whether Its Mouthful Is Worth Eating Or Not
A Friend Of Mine Almost Lost His Wedding Band To The Drain Today. The Drain Had Mercy
I'm A Lucky B**ch To Get Away With This For 20 Minutes Driving Around Town
If I were you, I'd have prayed for it to have been on recording mode during all this.
Just Avoided A Potential Credit Card Theft. Always Wiggle The Card Reader
i dont think thieves always get the credit they deserve. i mean how smart is that right there
Almost Stepped On This Little Nope-Rope While Shooting
That Could've Hurt A Lot
I work in lumber and had a customer shift a pile of 4"x4"x12's that my hand was next to. One came tumbling down right on to my fingers. I heard a snap and thought my finger had lost the will to remain unbroken, turns out my tungsten carbide ring caught the full force, broke, but didn't bend and potentially saved me a really chewed up finger. I'd rather replace a ring than a finger any day!
I found this to be one of the more interesting disasters avoided. The material choice made all the difference. If it were silver or gold it would have had enough ductility to deform rather than break, resulting in a crushed ring. I also found it interesting that if any deformation occurred, it happened exclusively in the elastic region. This makes me want to do 3 things. 1) Get a tungsten-carbide ring myself. 2) Get several tungsten-carbide rings and test them to see if this was a fluke or not. I personally don't think it was. 3) Explore other applications for tungsten-carbide where cracking would be preferable to a large deformation.
There Was A Mud Slide Just North Of My Town And This Caltrans Truck Driver Had A Very Close Call. To The Left Is The Pacific Ocean
I Almost Died Today, And My Mom Got A Perfectly Timed Picture Of My Dad Saving Me
Took A Shower After Putting My Son To Bed. Almost Stepped On Him When I Got Out
hahahaha! your son is adorable! I'm sorry for laughing at this though! my mom would be mad if i'd ever done this!
When I Opened My Fridge, This Pitcher Fell And Was Caught By The Door
There are so many pics about how they saved their lives and then we have this one... Still a close call, I guess 😂😂😂
Had A Close Call Tonight, These Just Look Too Similar
Thankfully, you didn't take both. That could've been horrendous.
When You Drop Your Phone And It Almost Hits A Land Mine
Yeah.. or else, it would have been your poops moment.. I mean oops moment
These Two Car Owners Should Play The Lottery Today. Not A Scratch On Either Car
Being Late To Work Saved My Life. If I've Left Home 2 Seconds Earlier, This Car Would Have Fell On Top Of My Head!
This Guy Had Two Nails From A Nail Gun Hit His Leg, And They Both Missed His Femur And His Kneecap
Well, That Was A Close Call
I once worked with a router and I accidentally touched the rotating blades with my pinky. it shredded the skin instantly but I was so fucking lucky because I only touched it for less than a millisecond and it didn't do any harm deeper than the skin. could have easily lost my finger or at least have my muscle/nerves shredded that day.
I Was A Little Too Lucky Today (That's A Sewer And My Car Key)
This Is Why You Wear Safety Glasses
I've seen this happen where I work. I also show these pics to the new guys that like to let their glasses slide down their noses and look over them instead of wearing them correctly.
I Work At A Burger Joint Where Customers Fill Out Their Order On A Ticket And They Put Their Name On It. When The Food Comes Out We Call The Name On The Ticket. Almost Slipped Up On Curt's Order Today
...hole In One? Direct Hit While Drinking His Beer. Close Call!
I Feared The Worst When This Tree Toppled Over In The Direction Of My Car. But When The Snow Was Cleared Away I Realized How Incredibly Lucky I Was
I Lost Control Of My Car Yesterday And Slid Off The Road. Close Call
Asked My Mother In Law For Eye Drops. Almost Put This In My Eyes
Almost Caught My Office On Fire Today. Glad I Had This Glass Separating My Laptop And Wood Desk
Close Call
Falling Asleep And Double Checked My Alarm, The Night Before My First Day On The New Job. Close Call
When You Find A Knife Point In Your Frozen Berries From The Farm And Think Your Father Is Trying To Kill You - Then Remember You Snapped It Off Breaking It Up Yesterday
