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Failure’s a part of life. It can hurt. It can teach us valuable lessons. But most importantly, when you have a single job to do and you mess it up, it can give us a hearty laugh when we need it the most. The ‘You Had One Job’ subreddit is a great online community that will make you crack a smile: it’s dedicated to hilarious occupational mishaps that will blow away the Autumn blues.

We’ve collected some of the best posts from the 397k-strong r/onejob community for you to enjoy, dear Readers. So scroll down and we hope that you see the silver lining in life. Oh, don’t forget to upvote your fave posts and let us know which pics made you laugh the hardest and why.

The ‘You Had One Job’ subreddit considers itself to be the “official depository” for classic ‘You Had One Job’ posts. It does exactly what it says on the tin. The community seems very friendly, so if you’ve got any posts to share, give the sub a visit.

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Not Trying To Be Political I Just Thought This Was Funny

Not Trying To Be Political I Just Thought This Was Funny

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I Honestly Want To Know How Someone Manged This

I Honestly Want To Know How Someone Manged This

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If the subreddit were a kid, they’d probably be in the third grade by now: the community was founded back in 2012 and has been going strong ever since.

Obviously, it’s best to go through life with a strong sense of humor, but it doesn’t hide the fact that failing at your job can have a powerful negative impact on your mental (and even physical) wellbeing. We’re social animals, after all, and what others think of us impacts us (even if we sometimes like to pretend that it doesn’t).

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Someone Really Hates Kids

Someone Really Hates Kids

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One study from 2017 suggests that we shouldn’t fight against what we feel after failing. According to the researchers, if we want to improve as people and get better at our jobs, we should focus on our turbulent feelings after failing badly, not our thoughts.

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On the other hand, trying to logically find reasons why you’re not at fault doesn’t seem to help us much to improve. In other words, letting ourselves feel bad about failing is, ironically, a positive and learning experience. While our brains try to come up with excuses for why our failures aren’t necessarily failures. Heart over mind, dear Pandas. Heart over mind.

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Best, Or Worst, Editor?

Best, Or Worst, Editor?

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Rabbit Carrot
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There you go: Beethoven can answer the above question ‘have you ever been in an accident that resulted in your death - yes/no’.

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#8

“Shoplifters Will Be Prostituted”

“Shoplifters Will Be Prostituted”

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#9

Didn't Fit In The Mailbox

Didn't Fit In The Mailbox

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#10

I’m Sure He’ll Be Happy With This Gift

I’m Sure He’ll Be Happy With This Gift

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#13

You Became The Very Thing You Swore To Destroy

You Became The Very Thing You Swore To Destroy

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#14

Sure, Right After You Write It.

Sure, Right After You Write It.

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.gas.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also, what does this mean? There's no "official" language in the U.S. "Your in Spain, speak Chinese."

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I Know I Don't

I Know I Don't

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I Mean.....

I Mean.....

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#19

Fighting Crimes With The Power Of Song

Fighting Crimes With The Power Of Song

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The robot is ever so slightly more effective than a real police agent. :D

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, the cops that walked away when I tried to report a crime never sung a song for me.

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Vorknkx
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sarah Connor can rest in peace - no way this thing could take over the world :P

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Toujin C'Thlu
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The whole 'robot/AI uprising' thing never made sense to me anyways. For one, our current robots are still doing stuff like this.

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Nadine Bamberger
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For what other reason than exactly that did they teach it to sing? I'm dying

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Sophia Graubart
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine walking through a park and you hear this: Woman: Excuse me, I'd like to report a crime Robot: Go away Woman: Excuse me, what? Robot: *leaves* Robot: Let it goo! Let it go! Can't hold it back anymore!

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Elin Stenqvist
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was an 'intergalactic tune’, according to the original article. What ever that means. The Imperial March from Star Wars maybe? https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/04/police-robot-told-woman-go-away-tried-report-crime-sang-song-10864648/

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Elin Stenqvist
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happened in Salt Lake Park, Los Angeles and the song was an 'intergalactic tune’, according to the original article. What ever that means. The Imperial March from Star Wars maybe? Although that sounds terribly ominous... https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/04/police-robot-told-woman-go-away-tried-report-crime-sang-song-10864648/

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danielw
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it was probably the 2001: space oddessy opening song is frequently used. That or the star trek theme song.

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Jaded Queen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh!! Sweet baby jeebus. The robot is adorable. We need more of these. Denial is the trend for the past 50yr or so

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Michelle Albert
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah ya can't fool me. Dat's no robot. It's actually a 9yr old kid peddling like crazy. His usual schtick is to yell out PYSCH!! and then arm fart B.I.N.G.O or blow raspberries in yer face. It's just an old Halloween costume. Realistic isn't it?

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dragonic_meg
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes, another comforting reason why ai will never replace us

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Dooberman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL! 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

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Kimberley Thomas
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never thought I would ever say that Police Chief Clancy from Simpsons would make a better cop.

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katboxjanitor
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I won't go into detail what that robot actually looks like...but its a giant one!

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Alan Parr
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Must be a Tacoma (WA) police robot...if you try to report a crime, the response is: "You shouldn't have been there..."

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François Carré
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was programmed with police training material from the movie "Me Myself and Irene", that's it.

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Louloubelle
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this the US? I'm in the US and have never seen one of these. But then, I live in Kenosha, WI so....

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Elin Stenqvist
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was in Salt Lake Park, Los Angeles according to the original article: https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/04/police-robot-told-woman-go-away-tried-report-crime-sang-song-10864648/

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Steve Cruz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What crime was she trying to report, Black people barbecuing? Song selection: "Don't Bother Me" by The Beatles. WELL DONE officer R3-D3.

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Marky Mark
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's just be glad the white Robo-cop didn't activate the 'Beat a black person' subroutine on her.

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#20

You Had One Jobby Job-Job

You Had One Jobby Job-Job

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This Plaque Near My House

This Plaque Near My House

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#24

I Haven't Words For This... Really

I Haven't Words For This... Really

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#25

Honoring Rosa Parks On The Back Of A Bus...

Honoring Rosa Parks On The Back Of A Bus...

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#26

Excuse Me Ma'am...that's Not How That Works...

Excuse Me Ma'am...that's Not How That Works...

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Facepalm

Facepalm

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Turn Rliegfht

Turn Rliegfht

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Deson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's two signs pointing for a left turn but at the very end there's a sign that says no left turn as well.

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#30

How Hard Is It?

How Hard Is It?

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Come One Camera Man

Come One Camera Man

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

South Africa vs New Zealand. Cricket. I remember that match, the commentators spent ages laughing at those two blokes.

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#32

This Finding Dory Night Light Is Perfect For Kids!

This Finding Dory Night Light Is Perfect For Kids!

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Vorknkx
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Finding Dory night light - powered by AAA batteries... or your child's SOUL."

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#34

I Guess They Decided To Include The Cutter As A Premium Topping

I Guess They Decided To Include The Cutter As A Premium Topping

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Russell Ellwardt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doesn't look melted to me, actually. Since pizza is usually cut after baking not before, I assume the item in question is perfectly intact. Receiving a good pizza cutter for free with your pizza, not bad.

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#35

All They Had To Do Was Line Up The Label Properly. Now I Have This

All They Had To Do Was Line Up The Label Properly. Now I Have This

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Asked My Boyfriend To Bake The Croissants For Our Dinner...

Asked My Boyfriend To Bake The Croissants For Our Dinner...

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Tabitha L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For anyone who is confused by this image....Pillsbury makes a tube dough of "crescent rolls" which some people call croissants. (As if.) The dough is perforated into triangles that need to be rolled into the correct shape.

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#40

I Was Expecting The Picture To Be A Bit More Colorful

I Was Expecting The Picture To Be A Bit More Colorful

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