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Article created by: Shelly Fourer

There’s an old theory floating around that some people are more prone to accidents than others. It’s called accident proneness, and experts tend to agree that about 20% of the people have most accidents, while the remaining 80% virtually have none. 

Today, we’re putting this theory to the test with stories of people who suffered injuries in the most silly ways possible. Scroll down to find them below, and don’t forget to upvote the ones that got a visceral reaction from you.

While you're at it, make sure to check out a conversation with a social psychologist and personal trainer, Jennifer Fidder, and a certified triathlon coach, Kristen Hislop, who kindly agreed to share some advice on how we can avoid injuries and accidents in our everyday lives.

#1

Man wearing gloves and jacket raking fallen leaves outside a brick house, illustrating common outdoor injuries. I'm a landscaper and I got two black eyes bc I accidentally stepped on a rake and it hit me in the face, I thought that only happened in cartoons.

rose , kutanya Report

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    Man in a navy shirt clutching his shoulder in pain, illustrating injuries that are not funny but make you laugh. I pulled my shoulder opening a bottle of ibuprofen I was taking for my back.

    AppalachianWizard , Ambreen Report

    #3

    Man with beard in checkered shirt pinching nose in pain, illustrating injuries that are not funny but you can't help but laugh. Broke my nose in a judo competition ❌ Broke my nose walking up the steps to collect my trophy for winning the judo competition ✅

    Lady Charlotte , freepik Report

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    #4

    Man lying down holding his head in pain, illustrating injuries that are not funny but you can’t help but laugh. Turned one quarter of an inch, pinched my sciatic nerve, fell, and ate my gaming desk knocking out two teeth and giving myself a concussion. All because I wanted a Capri sun.

    nerdynardo , andranik.h90 Report

    #5

    Young woman wearing a brown scarf and yellow coat, laughing outdoors, capturing the spirit of injuries that are not funny but funny moments. I've been laughing so much about these comments that I had an asthma attack lol

    jjeanniesc , Andrea Piacquadio Report

    #6

    Woman in sportswear sitting outdoors, clutching her leg in pain after an injury people share that are not funny but laughable My friend broke her ankle because she was mocking the way i walked 💀

    😼 Febe 😼 , Drazen Zigic Report

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    #7

    Young man in casual clothes sitting on a couch, wincing in pain from an injury that is not funny but makes you laugh. Gave myself a black eye trying to weigh my suitcase... the handle snapped and my clenched fist from holding it, sprung back into my own face 😂

    MB 🇪🇸🇪🇺 , hryshchyshen Report

    #8

    Man sitting on a bench adjusting ankle brace with crutches nearby, illustrating people sharing injuries that are not funny. I broke my foot two days before my wedding, because I tripped over my other foot.

    Maskfis , standret Report

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    #9

    Person lying face down on the floor, wearing a blue shirt and black cap, humorously showing an injury pose. My husband split his chin open trying to impress me by doing the worm when we were dating. Safe to say the er visit only made us grow closer 😂

    Annadelle B , Virtual Club Report

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    #10

    Woman in casual clothes lying on bed holding head in pain, illustrating injuries that are not funny but evoke laughter. Got myself a concussion sneezing while opening the fridge....

    MarionLaDel , zinkevych Report

    #11

    Close-up of a soccer foot with cleats stepping on an orange ball on grass, illustrating injuries people share that are not funny. Kicked a soccer ball too hard fell back broken three of my fingers and got a concussion. Doctor came in and said “banged your noggin?” I thought he was introducing himself and questioned him, “what dr dangernoggin?” Instant diagnosis.

    Kaiya🐝 , RF._.studio _ Report

    #12

    A crate filled with fresh potatoes showing natural dirt and imperfections, illustrating unusual injuries that are not funny but laughable. I was holding a crate of potatoes and bent over and sneezed, now I have two herniated discs in my back, no function of my bladder or bowels, severe pain, numbness, the list goes on and on.

    Jade , aura adai Report

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    #13

    White pickup truck parked outdoors with rugged tires and front bull bar on a sunny day, illustrating people share their injuries. My dog got out so I took my truck to go catch her. I got out of the truck to get her and forgot to put it in park. Truck dragged me 5 houses down the road. Gave myself 3rd degree burns down my legs. I did get the dog.😂

    Charlie girl , freepik Report

    #14

    Young man with headphones balancing on a couch, illustrating the concept of injuries that are not funny but you can’t help but laugh My husband broke his pinky toe right off the bone while doing a twirl to I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston :)

    . , freepik Report

    #15

    Woman smiling while playing with a relaxed orange cat, illustrating lighthearted moments despite injuries shared by people. My ex laid on the floor to pet our cat, sneezed and got stuck in some kind of hunchback of Notre Dame position. I had to help her get to the toilet for weeks.

    Eli , freepik Report

    #16

    Young woman resting in bed, recovering from injuries, illustrating funny yet serious injury stories shared by people. I dislocated my entire knee while i was asleep and went to physical therapy for a year and a half for it 🙂

    Aspennnnnnn , Getty Images Report

    #17

    Close-up of a tricolor guinea pig outdoors with sunlight on its fur, illustrating unexpected injuries that are not funny but laughable. My Guinea pig bit my toe. I was on heavy duty painkillers, antibiotics and crutches, with an infected big toe.

    Starkz , devmaryna Report

    #18

    Tabby cat lying on a rug with an orange ping pong ball in the foreground, capturing a playful yet relaxed moment. Went to kick a cat toy, missed, legs go flying up, body goes crashing downwards, landed directly on my wrist trying to catch myself. Completely broke radius, fractured ulna. Dr takes one look at the xray and says “Girl, you fell HARD.”

    Erin , wirestock Report

    #19

    Close-up of a common fly on a wooden surface illustrating unexpected injuries that are not funny but you can’t help but laugh. I accidentally inhaled a fly, it remained in my nose, alive, for hours. Had to go to the hospital for a came down my nose and get it removed.

    💀 AltGirl89 💀 , wirestock Report

    #20

    Person slicing multigrain bread on a white cutting board, illustrating common injuries that are not funny but you can’t help but laugh. I used to work at the Cheesecake Factory and when I was cutting bread for a table one day I cut my hand bad on a pointy shard of bread… not the gigantic bread knife, but the bread itself 🤦🏼‍♀️

    M_G87 , freepik Report

    #21

    Person wrapping a foot injury with bandages showing an injury that is not funny but you can’t help but laugh. I broke my foot walking. Didn't trip. Didn't get stuck on anything. Just walking.

    2Newbies , rawpixel.com Report

    #22

    Person with a blue cast on their foot resting on a glass table while reading, illustrating injuries that are not funny but relatable. Broke my ankle stepping out of an ambulance that was taking my seizing daughter to the ER.

    Batty🦇 , pvproductions Report

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    #23

    Young woman resting peacefully on a white pillow in sunlight, depicting recovery from injuries that are not funny but laughable. I once gave myself a concussion by sneezing in my sleep and hitting my head on the cinder block wall of my dorm the morning of midterms. And it was the best I ever did on my major exams.

    Faith René (they/he) , cookie_studio Report

    #24

    Young man in pajamas sitting on a bed, holding his back in pain, sharing injuries that are not funny but relatable. I threw my back out for a month picking up a cucumber I dropped when putting away the groceries. I couldn’t walk, excruciating pain, missed a vacation.

    🖤Like.A.Diamond🖤 , gpointstudio Report

    #25

    Modern white toilet in a bathroom with wood flooring and tiled walls, illustrating injuries that are not funny but laughable. Threw my back out getting up from the toilet after peeing 🙃

    QualityGarlic , kuprevich Report

    #26

    Man playing with his dog holding an orange ball outside on grass, illustrating playful injuries and pet interaction. I dislocated my shoulder once from throwing a ball for a dog.

    ktmorrisgcfb , freepik Report

    #27

    Young woman in a white shirt covering her mouth while laughing, showing a lighthearted reaction to funny injuries shared. I was yawning and stretched at the same time and pulled a muscle in my throat. Could barely swallow anything for a week.

    mitchyd1990 , Getty Images Report

    #28

    Person holding a container of chicken nuggets with a fork, illustrating lighthearted moments despite injuries shared. I got a hernia from a chicken nugget. Literally had to have surgery.

    Tori , freepik Report

    #29

    As a kid, I was once badly burned by hot mud.

    Background: I was visiting a friend. They had a wood cookstove out in their backyard that was heating up for frying chicken that evening. Friend and I decided to make mud pancakes. While flipping said pancake, I flipped it right onto my leg, panicked, and tried to brush it off. Pancake came off but so did my skin. I then got smart enough to rinse off the rest with a hose, but I still have a scar on my thigh.

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