People are sharing mind-boggling examples of terrible design

Dive into this gallery of questionable choices, laugh-out-loud blunders, and design fails that will have you scratching your head. From awkward packaging to baffling instructions, these images capture the true spirit of 'what were they thinking?!'. Sometimes, the best entertainment is just witnessing everyday chaos in action.

“Ladies and gentlemen, the pinnacle of human stupidity.”

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So apparently the banana’s natural protective wrapping wasn’t enough? All that's missing is a sticker declaring them 'eco-friendly.' Somewhere, Mother Nature just facepalmed.

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“Not only does this laptop stand improve your posture, it also DOUBLES THE SIZE OF YOUR SCREEN!”

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Wow, look at that posture improvement! Also: quick, someone call a doctor because that guy's getting neck gains. On the bright side, the laptop stand gives you a virtual IMAX experience during Zoom meetings.

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“An unfortunate logo for a fitness center”

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Well, that’s an unfortunate branding decision! Be careful what you highlight in neon red. Nothing gets you motivated to work out quite like being told you’ll be FAT FOREVER. Inspiring stuff.

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“168$ for this Jeans”

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Did a wild animal get to these before the price tag? Fashion truly knows no bounds (or hemlines). Somewhere, a pair of jeans is crying for its dignity back—and for $168 no less.

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“I saw this on a box. I don't know how to lift it like the picture said”

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I’m not sure what part of my anatomy is supposed to bend like that. Someone call OSHA (and maybe a chiropractor). If this is correct lifting form, I guess I’ve been doing it wrong my entire life.

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“The sweater I bought cannot be maintained...”

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So... just stare lovingly at your sweater and never let it get dirty? It’s a piece of wearable art—permanently. Laundry day anxiety just leveled up. May as well hang it in a museum.

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“Thanks for sharing my IP with the world while streaming.”

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Great, just what every streamer wants: their IP flashed to the world! That’s what I call iron-clad privacy. Next time, maybe an alert that doesn't put all my secrets on blast?

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“A "secure" bike shed in Cambridge, UK. The gaps are for ventilation, apparently.”

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Nothing screams security like a cage with ventilation gaps the size of bike tires. At least the thieves will find it airy! Cambridge's definition of 'secure' may need a little tweaking.

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“Absolute UNIT found at a mall”

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This mannequin could bench press the store, customers and all. Where do you buy shirts in T-Rex size? I suddenly feel the urge to up my protein intake (or find the nearest rampaging behemoth sale).

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“The quotation marks on this sign gives it a malevolent undertone...”

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“Safe” holidays... with mysterious quotation marks. That’s not ominous at all! Good luck enjoying your trip, and maybe keep an eye out for air quotes in your hotel room.

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“A pie chart out of 178%”

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That’s one ambitious pie chart. Turns out, in times of worry, percentages can just keep on stacking. Math teachers everywhere are considering early retirement after seeing this.

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“RIP Troy”

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Rest in peace, Troy. You were delicious and, apparently, locally sourced. Suddenly feeling nervous about asking where the burger meat comes from.

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“The paint in this public restroom.”

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An avant-garde artistic statement or a cleaning nightmare? Either way, using this restroom requires bravery. The color palette wasn’t questionable at all, nope.

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“Really? Caillou? Is that the best mascot you found for a shampoo! ?”

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Oh wow, Caillou as a shampoo mascot. Who needs hair to endorse hair-care anyway? I'd say it’s a bold choice, but somehow it makes perfect sense for a show that left us all a little bald from stress.