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Article created by: Viktorija Ošikaitė

The saying “give it the old college try” comes from none other than Babe Ruth, better known as one of the most proficient athletes of his era. Sometimes even one of the greatest out there feels they have to try even when it might not work should be inspiring, since more often than not, we try and try and the only thing we get is a lesson on what not to do next time.

The “there was an attempt” internet community is dedicated to showcasing some of the best fails people have documented out there. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section down below.

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#1

To Describe How Socialism And Capitalism Work

Screenshot of social media posts humorously discussing socialism and capitalism, illustrating a grand fail attempt concept.

Mr__O__ , johnrashotte Report

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    To Provide Healthcare

    Screenshot of a Twitter post showing a failed attempt to get a healthcare claim approved for a critical patient.

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    #3

    To Paint Portland Protesters As Dangerous Thugs

    People dressed in green frog costumes at night holding signs, capturing a funny moment of attempt and fail.

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    #4

    To Blame Obama

    Screenshot of a failed attempt at a political argument on social media ending in a grand fail reaction.

    CQU617 , KyleKulinski Report

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    #5

    To Remove It But That Only Made It More Iconic

    Street art of a judge failing to hit a man, later removed, illustrating a grand fail attempt on a city wall.

    Seensnipe , lesthecroc Report

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    #6

    To Say You Wont 'Interfere With The Current Building.'

    Demolition machines partially tearing down a large building with American flags, showcasing an epic fail attempt.

    seeebiscuit , RepSwalwell Report

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    #7

    To Control The Narrative

    Tweet screenshot discussing the White House TikTok account dominated by critical comments, illustrating a grand fail attempt.

    ExactlySorta , drewharwell Report

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    #8

    To Cry For More Money

    Woman wiping tears while reading a social media post about a failed GoFundMe attempt, illustrating grand fail moments.

    IsThisAUserName86 , namedbev Report

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    #9

    To Identify The Agents

    Sign offering free hot dogs to ICE agents, an attempt that ended with a grand fail at a food stand.

    seeebiscuit , YourAnonNews Report

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    #10

    To Express Grief Authentically

    Woman smiling during interview with text overlay about a widow’s controversial CEO role, a grand fail attempt in leadership.

    IsThisAUserName86 Report

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    #11

    To Understand Nature

    Baby photo with sky background and social media comments showcasing a grand fail attempt to fake clouds.

    IsThisAUserName86 Report

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    #12

    To Use Correct Spelling And Grammar

    Conor McGregor posing confidently in a suit beside a car, a funny attempt ending with a grand fail joke.

    IsThisAUserName86 Report

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    #13

    To Have Freedom Of Press

    Politico headline about Pentagon limiting journalists' access, an example of an attempt ending with a grand fail.

    80000gvwr Report

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    #14

    To Provoke The Us Into Civil War

    Illustration showing Chinese and Russian bots poking a US map with sticks, symbolizing a failed attempt at causing civil unrest.

    ExactlySorta Report

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    #15

    To Get A Barista Fired And Drum Up Social Media Hate

    Tweet about a Starbucks cup prank called loser, part of fails where attempts ended with a grand fail.

    buckao , jacgarretson Report

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    #16

    To Be Body Positive

    Tweet discussing body positivity and weight loss with side-by-side photos showing a celebrity's transformation fail.

    IsThisAUserName86 , thegenesisbl0ck Report

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    #17

    To Take The Bank Teller On A Date

    Tweet showing a funny attempt to impress a bank teller that ended with a grand fail and a shocked reaction.

    TXVERAS , Ticklemelili Report

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    #18

    To Represent Different Cultures

    Three women in cultural outfits smiling in an attempt that ended with a grand fail in advertisement design.

    IsThisAUserName86 Report

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    #19

    To Make A New Friend

    Screenshot of a social media post describing an awkward fail attempt involving lending a charger and a rejected friend request.

    TXVERAS Report

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    #20

    To Alienate Millions Of Customers

    Jimmy Kimmel in a suit at a media event, related to a grand fail with Disney+ cancellation page crash.

    Soft_Cable5934 Report

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    #21

    To Erase More History For A Ballroom

    Aerial views showing failed attempts at tree removal and East Wing demolition with clear before and after comparisons.

    seeebiscuit Report

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    #22

    To Get Away With It

    Man in suit with serious expression pictured in a social media post about a notable grand fail attempt.

    ExactlySorta , yashar Report

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    #23

    To Pretend To Be The Party Of Free Speech

    Notification from Samsung News app showing breaking news about a warning related to mourning, representing attempt and grand fail moment.

    1Rab Report

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    #24

    To Sell Soybeans To China

    Graph showing Chinese soybean purchases from the U.S. dropping from 3.16 billion in Q2 2024 to zero in Q2 2025.

    PairRevolutionary669 Report

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    #25

    To Make You Feel Stupid By The FBI

    Close-up of a 9x19 ammunition cartridge headstamp engraved with "TRN," showing an attempt that ended with a grand fail.

    CrytonAbyss , iloveairbagged Report

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    #26

    To Get Me To Try To Eat 90 Lbs Of Cheese

    Stacks of yellow and white cheese blocks on a kitchen counter illustrating a grand fail attempt at portioning.

    seeebiscuit , klara_sjo Report

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    #27

    To Ask A Friendly Question On Threads

    Crochet project fail with mismatched yarn colors and uneven stitch sizes in an unfinished knitting attempt.

    IsThisAUserName86 Report

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    #28

    To Stop Government Censorship

    Social media post showing an ironic fail attempt to stop government censorship and restore free speech.

    A-Helpful-Flamingo Report

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    #29

    To Intimidate A Sitting Mayor

    Evanston mayor involved in a protest that turned chaotic, showing an attempt that ended with a grand fail.

    Manager_Neat , DanielBiss Report

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    #30

    To Not Idolize And Implement North Korea’s Authoritarian Regime

    FCC Chair Brendan Carr wearing a gold Trump-head lapel pin symbolizing a grand fail attempt at tribute.

    80000gvwr , Mollyploofkins Report

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    #31

    To Not Be A Complete Hypocrite (Brendan Carr In 2022)

    Tweet on political satire emphasizing free speech risks, shown on a news broadcast, illustrating a grand fail attempt in public discourse.

    ryhaltswhiskey Report

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    #32

    To Sleep On Their Eight Sleep Mattress

    A mattress company offline during AWS outage leaves customers unable to use beds in a grand fail attempt.

    TXVERAS Report

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    #33

    To Correctly Calculate A 10% Pay Increase

    Email showing a failed attempt to apply a 10% pay raise with incorrect calculation of new hourly rate.

    snacktivism Report

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    #34

    To Hire A Photographer

    Family portrait fail showing distorted faces and awkward shadows, a classic example of an attempt that ended with a grand fail.

    Curious1556 Report

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    #35

    To Uphold A Supreme Court Ruling

    Legal document with Supreme Court opinion highlighting government attempts to coerce private parties, showcasing an attempt that ended in fail.

    BurningBernie559 Report

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    #36

    To Rise Above Poverty

    Courtroom scene showing an attempted misuse of food stamps resulting in a grand fail with legal consequences.

    TXVERAS Report

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    #37

    To Appear Competant

    News headline showing a failed ICE raid where US citizens were mistakenly arrested, an example of grand fail attempts.

    Chocolat3City Report

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    #38

    To Defend Tom Homan

    Tweet discussing government bribery and political extremism, highlighting an attempt that ended with a grand fail.

    seeebiscuit Report

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    #39

    To Make A Tasteful Design Choice

    Three women standing near a clock in an ornate room with a funny design fail circled on the wall.

    PlenitudeOpulence , patriottakes Report

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    #40

    To Teach Some Math

    Math homework fail showing incorrect reasoning about fractions with a funny attempt ending in a grand fail.

    UnhollyGod Report

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    #41

    To Grieve

    Screenshot of a social media post mentioning fireworks for Trump at Charlie Kirk's memorial service, an attempt that ended in fail.

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    #42

    To Extort A Media Personality Into Capitulation

    News headline about a demand for an apology and donation by Jimmy Kimmel ending with a grand fail.

    BilboStaggins Report

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    #43

    Three Nigerian Men Were Arrested At An Airport In Algeria After Trying To Board A Flight To Dubai Dressed As Arab Women

    Failed disguises attempt with painted faces and masks showing a grand fail in creative but unsuccessful disguise efforts.

    Zine99 Report

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    #44

    To Uphold The First Amendment

    Quote about hate speech, free speech, and the First Amendment, illustrating an attempt that ended with a grand fail.

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    #45

    To Celebrate Free Speech And Cancel Culture At The Same Time

    Screenshot of a social media post showing an attempt that ended with a grand fail, highlighting a controversial opinion.

    Soft_Cable5934 Report

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    #46

    To Do Damage Control, After An International Incident

    Screenshot of a social media post discussing complex product investments ending with a grand fail attempt in the United States.

    Xelloss_Metallium_00 Report

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    #47

    To Confuse Protesters

    Billboard with controversial protest message highlighting silence on Myanmar, an example of a grand fail attempt.

    saisonmaison Report

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    #48

    To Pretend It Wasn't His Signature

    Letter addressing New Yorkers about economic challenges and pledging support, an attempt that ended with a grand fail.

    Zealousideal-Ice-238 Report

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    #49

    To Show Off Your Tattoos And Get Compliments

    Police officer with extensive tattoos on hands and arms wearing sunglasses and tactical gear, a notable fail attempt visible.


    IsThisNameValid Report

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