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64 Funny And Awkward Moments When An Attempt Was Made But Didn’t Go As Expected (New Pics)
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky made this quote famous, and it has transcended the sporting realm.
It’s an inspiring message that encourages people to take action despite the risk of failure. After all, you never know whether or not success is around the corner unless you try.
However, not all the shots you take deserve recognition, especially if you’re trying to push a particular agenda or pull another person down. It’s the kind of attempts featured on this subreddit, where we lifted the photos you’re about to see as you scroll through.
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To Buy A Pizza From A Real Pizza Place
#3
At Complimenting A Cat
CalamityOne 3 hours ago
I dunno, I've known some cats that were total d*cks, but they weren't bigots
Late 2000s/early 2010s meme culture gave birth to the phrase “epic fail,” a term many would still likely use to describe the miserable attempts featured on this list. If you came of age at that time or are simply familiar with it, the expression was one of the famous put-downs used to highlight someone’s misfire.
#5
To Kidnap A 5 Year Old Girl
Finding joy in someone else’s misfortunes is what experts refer to as schadenfreude. And according to neuroscientist Dr. Dean Burnett, it is a common emotion resulting from “deeply ingrained processes” in our brain.
In his article for BBC Science, Dr. Burnett explained that it all comes down to social status and how we want others to perceive us. One way to improve that status is to see someone else lower theirs.
#7
To Put A Mattress Into A Toyota Lexus Sedan
#8
To Go To The Bathroom
Colleen Glim 1 hour ago
Pick one. You’ve got a 50/50 shot at being right. Either way you get to pee. Sounds like a win to me
#9
To Build A Bridge To Get Over It
Multa Nocte 2 hours ago (edited)
I think those Jewish space lasers did it. They caused the storm, obviously.
Dr. Burnett clarified that schadenfreude typically only happens when we see someone “deserve it.” We tend not to enjoy the misfortunes of likable people because of another brain tendency he referred to as the “Just World” bias.
“Our brains have evolved to assume that the world is a fair place, even if the actual evidence for this doesn’t stack up,” Dr. Burnett wrote, adding that our brains also positively respond to perceived fairness, like how they do to raised social status.
#10
To Be A Bigot
Multa Nocte 2 hours ago
How gracious of them to respond to such a major asshole as this man is. And it appears he is a "Christian" as well.
#11
To Have Free Speech
While it may seem sinister, enjoying another person’s failure has its upsides. According to psychologist Dr. Mark Travers, one benefit is that it reminds people that those who violate social justice will receive their comeuppance.
“It’s like a shot of self-esteem, reminding you that you may not be so bad after all, and that others are worse off,” he wrote.
#13
To Spell
#14
To Describe
#15
To Make An American Flag Cake. (Candy Bar To Prove The Photo Wasn't Flipped)
Dr. Travers did mention the downsides of schadenfreude, one of which is draining your empathy reserves. And like all things in life, it all comes down to finding a balance.
“In the future, take a moment to pause and ask yourself why you’re feeling schadenfreude. Is it for the secret self-esteem boost? Or is it maybe a bad habit spiraling out of control?”
#16
To Identify The Motorcycle You Are Posing With
#17
To Starve The Wedding Photographer
#20
To Translate
#21
To Cheat In Peace
LookASquirrel 2 hours ago
I read the comments on Reddit on this and agree that this woman has no idea what is actually going on and could cause serious trouble. I hate flying and had to fly by myself for work and did not want to go. Plus both my dad and husband's dad were sick at the time. I got seated next to a decent looking guy close to my age, 30s, and we made small talk, he was heading to chicago business too and used to work with someone really nice that i did. he was drinking bears and me lots of wine and he helped me not be so nervous. IIRC he was single but it was not flirty. Just 2 people k*****g time and drinking. I told my husband all about him because he was so worried about me because I cried the entire way to the airport. My seatmates home not so great but i wasn't as nervous heading to the airport to go home. She should have minded her business.
#23
To Claim 25,000 People Were In The Crowd
#24
To Drive To A Rally
#25
To Abbreviate Their Business Name
#26
To Blame Women For Not Watching The Marvels
#28
To Write An Obituary
Lyone Fein 3 hours ago
I am also an avid collector of dust. Also please send me more life too.
#29
To Play The Victim
#30
To Pick An Anniversary Gift For My Girlfriend From Hallmark
#32
To Clarify A Misunderstanding
#34
To Compare President To Jesus
Multa Nocte 2 hours ago
Because they are as alike as two peas in a pod? Or rather not . . . . . .
#35
To Be Patriotic For D Day Remembrance
#38
To Cook Brownies As A High Altitude
Made from scratch brownies following Martha Stewart and snoop dogs bow wow recipe. Forgot I was visiting my sister in the mountains of Colorado.
#42
To Seperate Church And State
Multa Nocte 2 hours ago
When I was younger and lived in the US, I thought there was this thing in the US Constitution about the separation of church and state. However, it's possible I am remembering that incorrectly . . . .
#43
To Be A Responsible Company
Lyone Fein 3 hours ago
Yes, all apricot pits contain cyanide in them. Why would anyone want to eat them?
#44
To Be Democratic
#45
To Break Into The Washing Machine At My Apartment Complex
#48
To Chat With Comically Inept Customer Service
Daisydaisy 3 hours ago
Oh god, this is horrendous and I'm sure we can all relate! Let's not allow AI, bluetooth, the internet and all associated nonsense take over the human world!
#54
To Make It Illegal To Collect Rainwater
Lyone Fein 2 hours ago
So, I just did some research on this because it sounds so horrific. It turns out that all the same restrictions apply equally to all Israelis and Palestinians. These restrictions are part of the Oslo peace agreement, so the Palestinian government agreed to the program. Individuals, whether Palestinian or Israeli, *are* permitted to collect rainwater in buckets on their own property. However, the construction of rainwater collection apparatuses (more complex than buckets) requires a permit *for anyone*. This is because large scale water collection disrupts local agriculture, both in the Palestinian Territories and in Israel.
#56
By The New York Times To Be A Semi-Respectable Publication… Instead It’s Publishing Lies As Opinion Pieces
#57
At Leaving A Review For A Dr.’s Office
#58
By An Israeli Youtuber And His Family To Lie About A Vietnamese Cafe Being Antisemitic
#59
To Threaten Spain
Lyone Fein 3 hours ago
This is not a threat to attack. It’s a threat to take political or economic action.
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Lyone Fein 2 hours ago (edited)
Enough with the anti Israel nonsense! Israel continues to be the only democracy in the Middle East. It’s the safest place to be in that region if you’re a gay Muslim. Or a Muslim woman, for that matter. Is it a perfect country? Of course not. But holding it to standards that your own country doesn’t meet is hypocritical. In Israel, Palestinians are equal citizens. They vote, they serve in government including parliament. And even as justices on the Supreme Court. Educate yourself instead of just jumping on the bandwagon.
Lyone Fein 2 hours ago (edited)
Enough with the anti Israel nonsense! Israel continues to be the only democracy in the Middle East. It’s the safest place to be in that region if you’re a gay Muslim. Or a Muslim woman, for that matter. Is it a perfect country? Of course not. But holding it to standards that your own country doesn’t meet is hypocritical. In Israel, Palestinians are equal citizens. They vote, they serve in government including parliament. And even as justices on the Supreme Court. Educate yourself instead of just jumping on the bandwagon.
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