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Let's be honest, some people are not meant to be designers. I'm not saying that they have no talent at all, more likely a lot of their ideas just "sound better in their heads". However, luckily for us, their creations serve as great amusement.
With that in mind, I asked our fellow pandas to share a picture of the worst design fails they've seen and was happy to receive some funny images! So, scroll down for a good dose of laughter. If you have anything to add, you're more than welcome to do that!
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#1
Ha
Final score:
336points
Hey! 3 years ago
It's not an electric car (just in case your answer wasn't sarcasm).
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Gina Mangin 3 years ago
And...the best part is it's a truck! Really gonna p**s of the powers that be🌱
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#2
Don’t Do That
Final score:
306points
Robyn Bowns 3 years ago (edited)
Middle left, is it no vomiting or no doing lines on the lid.......🤔 Plus what's that k**b for? And chill beans?! I accidentally upped my comment while trying to edit and don't want to downvote myself to fix it. Argh it's way to early....😝
Allan Felipe 3 years ago
Chilli Beans is a Brazilian sunglasses company that tries too hard to be "cool"
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Salam Payne 3 years ago
There must be a reason for those signs .. they can’t just make them up.
TRose 3 years ago
I can tell you, from doing commercial cleaning for years, some of the bathrooms are beyond your worst nightmares😳 How so many ppl have shot gun diarrhea is mind blowing
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Jess 3 years ago
the top two are the actual ways toilets r used and its not crossed off
Load More Replies... Gina Mangin 3 years ago (edited)
Whahaha😆 it's because drunk people do the craziest things! I seriously walked in the bathroom in a upscale hotel in Vegas and a girl was straight taking a s**t in the corner next to two perfectly clean inviting stalls!! WTF!
Rae hope 3 years ago
Are you for real?!? No way ...now that's some good 'ol fashioned crazy s**t right there! (No pun intended)
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#4
Book Ad Fail
Final score:
252points
Captain Awesome 3 years ago
Steamy Contemporary Romance huh? For that price I'd almost think about getting one... Tomorrow
Hey! (Submission author) 3 years ago
It's like an action movie with lots of bedroom scenes in it. LOL. Free too.
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Shayne Randlett 3 years ago
I got this as a birthday gift a few years ago. I'm not sure why. I never did get around to reading it...
Hey! (Submission author) 3 years ago
LOL. I probably have one or two around.
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Jessica N 3 years ago (edited)
Idk that sounds pretty sexy to me...the bf doing dishes while I'm at work is like foreplay
Hey! (Submission author) 3 years ago
LOL. I once bought a clean p*rn picture book for my pregnant friend: pictures only of topless men doing chores around the house; she loved it and we had a good laugh.
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#5
I See Your Eyes And Raise You A Trio Of Llamas
Final score:
243points
Robyn Bowns 3 years ago
Omg I don't have any pictures BUT... When my mom bought her house in '83, the bedroom she gave to my sister(8) and me(7) was covered in the heads of lions tigers and bears. Literally covered, overlapping repeatedly. I would have preferred the llamas 😂
#6
I'm Watching, I'm Always Watching
Final score:
239points
That one g i r l 3 years ago
Fr though, me personally, it's the right eye and eyebrow
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SparkleDew 3 years ago
er.....in the bathroom???? gives a unsettling sense of insecurity.......
#7
Chinese Signs At My Old House, It Was Tempting
Final score:
211points
nobodyever (Submission author) 3 years ago
This was on the lift, where else am I gonna professional door?
Tricia Burcell 3 years ago
Now that you said it was an elevator sign these all make sense hahaha
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Amused panda 3 years ago
The only instruction I understand...I don't understand. What is the point of a button if you aren't supposed to touch it? (Exception to the no touch button rule being a nuclear button, of course.)
Stephanie Paich 3 years ago
Maybe they put it for the emergency stop button? Or some sort of employee button?
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David Brown 3 years ago
I've never seen amateur doors. I've also never seen a slapstick crow hop before, but I'm curious what it is.
Bec 3 years ago (edited)
My colleague noticed some of the signs in Spanish at the hospital didn't make sense, like a literal translation had been done, but not how one would typically state something like 'no smoking '. She offered to assist in providing better translated options but was told, No we have someone that is paid for this service and it must go through them.
Theresa Brantley 3 years ago
You're not the only one. I could spend a lot of time obsessing over these. Actually, I would love to have these signs!
#8
I Have No Conceivable Clue What This Is
Final score:
188points
The Radio Demon 3 years ago
If this is the new FNAF, I'll be intrigued to try it.
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Lucas Brun 3 years ago
ShowBiz was ChuckECheez before it was a thing - they had a whole animatronic band
nobodyever 3 years ago
Oh heck no, it’s getting to close to five nights at Freddie’s.
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Lisa Hathaway 3 years ago (edited)
Ha ha, Showtime was the Pepsi to Chuck E. Cheese's Coke. Can't imagine why the jacked-up-teeth-bear didn't go over.
Michelle Vaughan 3 years ago
Gen X knows & now can't believe this was children's entertainment.
David Brown 3 years ago
I went to a showbiz pizza for a friend's birthday party when I was little. There were 6 of us at the birthday party that started at his house and his parents took us there for supper. I fell and skinned all the meat off my chin before we left to eat. I barley at one piece of pizza because the grease kept running down my chin into the open wound. My one and only time ever going and I ruined it because I was so damn clumsy.
Phyzzi 3 years ago
Ah, gatta love the 70's and 80's parenting of "oh, you fell and seriously skinned your chin? Enjoy the rest of the party, you'll probably be fine" (for me it was breaking my arm roller skating with friends and being taken home by their parents instead of to the hospital)
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When I Turn The Faucet On The Dryer Turns On Too
Final score:
183points
David Brown 3 years ago
No messy trail of water from this sink to the dryer so I don't see this as a complete failure.
#10
Error Sign
Final score:
171points
DubstepBlade (Submission author) 3 years ago
LOVE IT especially because that one I posted
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Kendra 3 years ago
This is what Hampton Inn used to use outside the rooms to identify them. There were several different pictures that were used and many were meant to be funny. It wasn't an error. This one with the stop sign aligns with a non-smoking room.
#11
The Famous "Not My Job"
Final score:
163points
OneHappyPuppy 3 years ago
Yup, and someone decided not to chip in for it to be continuous. My thought
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Magpie 3 years ago
I buy them, am disappointed when I open the box, say I'll never buy them again, a few months later I do it all over again.
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#12
Found This While Looking For Room 305. That Door Just Leads To A Classroom
Final score:
151points
Max Robitzsch 3 years ago
Well, it says "thru" - go on through! Maybe those other rooms are in there.
#13
Ho Py Haunting I Guess?
Final score:
148points
#14
Letterbox Organization That Pains Me To Look At
Final score:
146points
Amanda Trent 3 years ago
Aside from them being out of any type of order whatsoever, why are there three boxes with a 1 on them?
Mekhi Frazier 3 years ago
its says no junk mail with that thing no ones getting any mail
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E C K 3 years ago
Nor 15; because the 3 of the 13 & 5 of the 15 fell off, hence 3 ones.
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Nikki Sholar 3 years ago
13 is missing which leads me to think the other 1 is number 15...... But that would drive me Nanas with them out of order like that
The Last Silent Tiger 3 years ago
I wonder if the mailboxes are arranged that way because of ADA requirements.
a really bored panda (Submission author) 3 years ago
Considering this is in New Zealand i don't think so!
Load More Replies... Jessica Mills 3 years ago
Interesting for sure, but my question is, does the "No Junk Mail" sticker on the mailbox really help?
#15
Duolingo Moment
Final score:
140points
a really bored panda (Submission author) 3 years ago
For clarification: the circles around each word indicate that Duolingo provided these options and I had to put them in order. Duolingo is criticising it's own answer here
Magpie 3 years ago
Duolingo looks like it's having a stroke there. That lady's head isn't right; might explain the n't
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Bubbles and sparks 3 years ago
That kind of nitpicking made me stop with learning Spanish through DL, it's not really encouraging that way ;p
the one panda _ 3 years ago
Well this is translating, so it probably meant «did not». This one sorta makes sense tbh
Emma Morris 3 years ago
I thought that everyone knew that if something is wrong that you mark it in red.
#16
Incense Holder But The Ash Goes On My Shelf. Now I'm Using A Toothpick To Hold It Straight
Final score:
133points
Hey! (Submission author) 3 years ago (edited)
I tried that and it still crooked. Besides, it's also dangerous when I come to put back the stick into the hole because I'm closer to the flame and/or ember then.
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Bored Retsuko 3 years ago
I read all of the comments and still don't understand how you made it work with a toothpick 😅 but glad you found a solution.
Hey! (Submission author) 3 years ago
This picture might help. sweethome-...c42e1f.jpg 
Hey! (Submission author) 3 years ago
Not as effective for the use I need it for.
Load More Replies... Hey! (Submission author) 3 years ago (edited)
Yes! But better with my toothpick. I can't go without the toothpick otherwise the ash goes on the shelf and that's a real mess to pick-up.
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Hey! (Submission author) 3 years ago
My toothpick works really well and I've been doing that for years now. It keeps it straight and the ash goes into the bowl.
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Nizumi 3 years ago
Turns out incense holders are not "universal". There are different style holders for different shaped incense. This kind of holder is for those sticks that are incense all the way through - the stick is shorter and thicker. Or you can use the cone-shaped incense with this holder. The kind of incense you have here is supposed to be stuck in sand, or use one of those long holders that will catch the ash as it burns. :) I, too, had to learn that the hard way. On the up side - I had very nice smelling "dust" on my window sill. ;)
Hey! (Submission author) 3 years ago
I've never had a list addition so popular in "help" commentaries. My most popular one was a recipe.
54 s 3 years ago
It looks like my favorite incense would work with this. Morningstar cedarwood (they have other scents) but they're short and thin. That is a really nice holder.
Hey! (Submission author) 3 years ago
These are the ones I use - from the dollar store in town. Dollar-Sto...1a7276.jpg 
#17
From My Hometown. They Refuse To Change The Name
Final score:
130points
Nancy Anna Bertholf 3 years ago
I lived in Burlington too. We always thought the sign for D**k's Sporting Goods was funnier. It read, "D**k's Coming Soon".
Ruben Sanchez Gonzalez 3 years ago
I'd be wary of that 1st taste though... "If you want your first taste, you know where to c....ome!"
Travis Powers 3 years ago
How old is this?! Nextel and Food Lion? Didn’t those companies die in the early 90’s?
#18
Designer: "I'm Going To Make It Look Fresh And DIY At The Same Time! Brilliant!"
Final score:
121points
Milo 3 years ago
Looks like something the "wannabe edgy/emo pick me girls" at my school would wear
Midnight Vampryss 3 years ago
In my day we'd buy this for a dollar at a thrift store, then cut and pin it ourselves...of course the shirt would have been all black and we'd spray paint a design on it....not a race car.
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bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 3 years ago
Tell me you opened a box of t shirts with a razor blade without telling me
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
Punk style dictates that you not overuse safety pins, plus one has to pierce your nose. Punkers do not go to NASCAR races either.
Shannon Blechynden 3 years ago
When you want that "my three year old just found out about scissors " look
lol.litl.owl 3 years ago
Looks like the shirt was cut accidentally and they tried to fix it by attempting to o make it edgy/cool?
something to ponder (Submission author) 3 years ago
Exactly! There was a whole display hanger of them.
Load More Replies... Daycare Attendant Sun 3 years ago
This looks like something Shein would sell, albeit with more lead in it.
#19
Worst Design Ever. If You Know, You Know
Final score:
100points
Trinity McClellan 3 years ago
For those that don't know... This is a military issue bag. It takes no less than forever to get into this bag. No matter what part.
Bobby Sammons 3 years ago
Yup, designed by a committee that will never, ever have to wear it.
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rs_adahl1971 2 years ago
It's called a rucksack Patti. A backpack on steroids that they issue to soldiers here in the US. They're always loaded to the tippy top and the poor people have to go on miles long hikes with them on. My son is 23 and currently stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Hoorah
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Jennings Rozzell 3 years ago
That's why you go downrange and spend 100 bucks to have it "upgraded." Fort Benning, Fort Bragg and Fort Campbell. The "BBC Tour."
Angersly 3 years ago
Had a friend who did a BBC tour. It had nothing to do with those forts, but some involved were in the military.
Load More Replies... TheHalloweenTeen 3 years ago
My dad showed me a photo of his issued bag back when he served in the Marines and it was basically the last of that type- which sucks because he said they were way more comfortable and packable than the new ones, but the bulletproof-ness was outdated I think he said.
Jessica Allred 3 years ago
Those stupid buckles! Won't open when you want them and won't stay closed when you need them to!
Amanda Trent 3 years ago
Are those the shoulder straps making it to where that central pocket would be poking u right in the middle or lower back?
#20
Saw This On The Front Of An Insurance Company Building In Houston
Final score:
76points
Karen Grace 3 years ago
Two faces... though the one on the left is definitely worse.
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#21
Good Job Dude. Like New!
Final score:
55points
Baseball is Life 3 years ago
It almost looks like they were trying to copy the stitchings on a baseball
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 3 years ago
Beats the hell outta spending a couple thousand dollars
Christiana Bradshaw 3 years ago
After the previous post, at first I thought this one was penis related as well.
#22
“I Don’t Get It! Ever Since We Put That Sign Up There’s Been So Many Calls For The Police!”
Final score:
55points
#23
No Standing Anytime. My Mom The Rebel
Final score:
49points
Bruce Ferrier 3 years ago (edited)
Does no one else notice the tree in front of the sign? Nobody will see it from that side
Hannah Wragg 3 years ago
Your comment isn’t the definition of a “joke”, but the picture is!
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#24
This Czech Rum
Final score:
46points
Petra Navrátilová 3 years ago
As a Czech person myself, I can say that this is actually not "failed job". "Rum" as a brand name for rum was actually prohibited from using at some point in our history. That's why on the back of the bottle is also not written that it is rum but there is written it's tuzemák, which is the name for rum used after the prohibition of using rum.
#25
Spot The Difference
Final score:
43points
Good Luckas (Submission author) 3 years ago
I see a lot of people are confusing it with French so I’ll just say that THIS IS ITALIAN
Frank Ropen 3 years ago
You didn't translate the article, italian has more than english, so it's important to use the right one
Sean 3 years ago
Wat? They picked il. The correct word is il. They were marked wrong. Your brain ok?
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#26
It's Supposed To Say "No Trespassing"
Final score:
43points
#27
Should Be "Gravures" And "Graphiques". This Is An Advertisement For Their Signage Business. Maybe Start By Getting 1 Language Right?
Final score:
33points
#28
I Haven't Been Inside, But I Bet That These Two Doors Don't Lead To Different Places
Final score:
32points
David Ratliff 3 years ago
I think they do go to different rooms. The one on the left goes into the shed. The one on the right might be like a closet. Hence the one on the right has signs for a fire extinguisher
#29
Found This Beauty Near My Doctors Office
Final score:
20points
#30
Her Face Was At The Curve Of The Screen. (Sorry Twice Mina!)
Final score:
19points
Aesthetic Studios (Submission author) 3 years ago
she had a long face (XD)
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#31
Comening Soon!
Final score:
18points
#32
Found This On The Way To A Café
Final score:
14points
#33
At My School
Final score:
10points
Kelli Snow 3 years ago
There is a small 🕳️ in the cover meant to help lift it and they covered it in cement
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Luke Andersen 3 years ago
For those that don't know, the problem is the fact that it is half in the grass
#34
Too Complicated And Hard
Final score:
-38points
Sarah Bellis 3 years ago
It's for long hair, a lot easier than regular ones. You put the band around your head, then you can put your ponytail in the cap, and just pull it over without the hair escaping
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AnnaPanda 3 years ago (edited)
Its a swimcap, it's not complicated. The soft inside wraps around your hair and protects it
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Eliza 3 years ago
This takes the cake for worst article I have seen on the site. There were maybe 2 design fails if you are being generous.
The Last Silent Tiger 3 years ago
I agree a lot are not bad 'designs'. Might retitle 'fails'. However, I am curious as to which two submissions you consider design fails? My thoughts are #2 floppy flamingo drink spiller, #13 hand dryer badly planned placement, #15 direction signs badly planned and #17 backpack badly designed.
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Bah Humbug 3 years ago
I used to have a photo of some teenage ninja turtles game with a typo, the electronic store said electorics
Eliza 3 years ago
This takes the cake for worst article I have seen on the site. There were maybe 2 design fails if you are being generous.
The Last Silent Tiger 3 years ago
I agree a lot are not bad 'designs'. Might retitle 'fails'. However, I am curious as to which two submissions you consider design fails? My thoughts are #2 floppy flamingo drink spiller, #13 hand dryer badly planned placement, #15 direction signs badly planned and #17 backpack badly designed.
Load More Replies... Bah Humbug 3 years ago
I used to have a photo of some teenage ninja turtles game with a typo, the electronic store said electorics
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