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There are days when the air seems to have a whiff of positivity. You make the bus on time, breeze through the traffic, and excitedly skip to wherever you need to be. And then there are times when your alarm doesn’t go off for some reason, and you scramble to get ready just for a million things to go wrong. The sandwich you went to put in your mouth drops on the ground and the train you hoped to catch was so overcrowded all you could do was watch it take off into the distance. 

But it can always get worse, and people on this list are living proof of that. If you’re having a bad day yourself, scroll down to find comfort in knowing that others have it tougher than you, and don’t forget to share the most unfortunate things that turned your day upside down. 

While you’re at it, be sure to check out a conversation with an expert in positive psychology, Ruth Steggles, and positive psychology play consultant, Jeff Harry, who kindly agreed to give us a few tips on how to turn a bad day around.

#1

My Legs After Mowing My Lawn While It Was Still Wet

Legs covered in grass clippings, wearing shorts and sandals, showing a challenging day.

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    Let’s Get A Roomba They Said, You Will Have Less Cleaning They Said

    Robot vacuum with marker attached, drawing on a floor; a humorously terrible day for cleaning enthusiasts.

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    #3

    Bought My First Car, Got Hit Within Less Than 12 Hours

    Damaged car door with scratches and dents; someone inside looking out, hinting at a terrible day.

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    Data1001
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welp, got that out of the way -- now you can relax, and drive around knowing you don't have to worry about getting the car scratched, cuz it already happened!

    #4

    Bedroom Ceiling Collapsed

    Ceiling collapse in a room, debris covering the floor and furniture, illustrating a terrible day scenario.

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    #5

    This Dental Estimate My Partner Received Was Just To Make Him Pain-Free. This Is After Insurance Too. The Dental Industry Is Absolutely Insane

    Medical bill showing a highlighted total of $15,692.50, reflecting a challenging day for the patient.

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    #6

    Can’t Get Back Inside Because She Threw A Hissy Fit And Opened The Stove Bottom Drawer, Which Is Keeping The Door From Opening

    Cat looking surprised at an open dishwasher in the kitchen, illustrating a more terrible day than expected.

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    #7

    The Store Manager Was Furious At Me (The Customer)

    Self-checkout machine with "Card Only" sign and paint can, highlighting a challenging shopping day.

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    #8

    Got Rudely Awaken By The Sound Of Everything In My Kitchen Cupboards Crashing To The Floor

    Kitchen disaster with fallen cabinet and scattered items, illustrating a terrible day scenario.

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    #9

    A Sea Lion Took A Bite Out Of My Salmon While It Was Being Reeled In

    Raw salmon fillet shaped like Africa on a cutting board with a decorative knife nearby, adding a humorous twist to a terrible day.

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    #10

    Well, I Managed To Go Four Years Without Getting COVID, And I Got It Right Before A Trip

    COVID-19 test showing positive result on a floral background, illustrating a terrible day scenario.

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    #11

    Facade Wall Contractors Used A Drill Too Long For The Job

    Office room with damaged wall and debris, highlighting a truly terrible day.

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    #12

    What, No Tie-Down? This Happened Not Even 50 Yards Later

    A car with metal beams sticking out, causing a parking mishap, illustrating a truly terrible day.

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    Stacey Brennan
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well if you own a cyber truck then it's clear they already had no brain's

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    #13

    Thought One Of The Bulbs Burned Out In The Backyard

    Large wasp nest covering outdoor light under eaves, showing a challenging day scenario.

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    #14

    Here’s The View From My Front Door, I Would Like To Note That It’s Not Even 4 PM And This Is How Dark It Is Because Of The Fires Nearby My Town

    Cars under a red smoky sky, illustrating a terrible day scenario.

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    #15

    Saw This After Hearing The Loudest Scream Of My Life

    Broken toilet tilted against a tiled bathroom wall, suggesting a terrible day scenario.

    I was working and heard someone screaming at the top of his lungs. Went to the bathroom and saw this. The poor guy was there when this happened.

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    #16

    Rearranging Fridge, Watermelon Rolled Out. I Ignored Thinking I'd Grab It In A Second. It Continued To Roll Down The Nearby Staircase

    Crushed watermelon on stairs, illustrating a terrible day mishap.

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    #17

    My Entire Neighborhood Is Submerged In Flood Water With Raw Sewage In It

    Flooded neighborhood street with submerged cars, illustrating a terrible day scenario.

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    #18

    Flashback To When My Dog Chewed A Hamster-Sized Hole In The Drywall. The Last Photo Is Him With The Drywall Dust On His Nose Caught Red-Handed

    Black dog with guilty look beside a damaged wall, illustrating a terrible day event.

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll bet he had mice in his walls, and the dog was trying to get to them...

    #19

    Welp

    Bathroom disaster with tree crashed through window, debris scattered everywhere.

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    Ken Maughan
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tree fell down.Luckily no one was using the loo at the time!

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    #20

    Couldn’t Hit 88 Mph As The Storm Hit

    A car is half-buried in sand next to colorful beachfront houses, illustrating a worse day than most.

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    #21

    Water In My Parents' Garage From Hurricane Helene. It's Going To Get Worse. Luckily, The Entire First Floor Of Their House Is A Garage. It Was About 10 Inches When This Was Taken

    Flooded hallway with a view of a ladder and water damage, illustrating a terrible day scenario.

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    #22

    Forgot To Close The Window Before Getting A Carwash

    Car interior splattered with white liquid. A reminder that some people’s terrible day is worse than yours.

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    #23

    I Slipped In The Shower And Went Face-First Into The Knobs. Now My Lips Look Like This

    A person with a swollen lip, appearing concerned, illustrating a terrible day experience.

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    #24

    Dropped Off My Car To Get My Brakes Changed. Got These Pictures Texted To Me Instead

    Damaged car front bumper and broken wall showcasing a terrible day incident.

    Apparently, the shop hand didn't know how an electronic e-brake works. Said he parked it in front of the shop, and when he came back out to pull it into the bay, he found it across the parking lot embedded into a wall.

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    #25

    I Am 46. How Bad Must I Look To People?

    Receipt shows a meal purchase with senior discount; if you're having a terrible day, others might see it differently.

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    #26

    We Grew A Half Acre Of Carrots That All Turned Out Like This (15,000 Lbs)

    Hand holding misshapen carrots, freshly pulled from the garden, despite having a terrible day.

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    #27

    Was So Looking Forward To Making A Pie

    Moldy gluten-free dough still in its packaging on a kitchen counter.

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    #28

    The Paint Store Guy Didn't Close The Can Properly

    Spilled paint in a car, creating a messy situation illustrating a terrible day contrast.

    Bought a car one week ago. Picked up paint while on vacation to paint my mom's house. A teenager working at a paint store didn't close the can properly. That's 1 gallon of slightly greenish-gray wall paint on the floor of my new car. 

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    #29

    2 Hours Into A 7-Hour Road Trip

    Damaged car tire on a gravel road, highlighting a terrible day scenario.

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    #30

    Guy Found A Novel Way To Break Into My Store

    A wall with a large hole revealing empty store shelves, hinting at a terrible day.

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    #31

    Diaper Got Mixed With Laundry And Went Into Washing Machine. Everything Is Covered In Absorbent Hydro Gel

    Hand holding wet laundry detergent residue inside a washing machine.

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    #32

    My Mom Left Her Car For 2 Months, Came Back To It Covered In Mold

    Moldy steering wheel in a car interior showing a rough day mishap.

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