Mistakes happen to everyone—there's no avoiding them. Yet some slip-ups are so huge, they sting deeply both financially and personally.
Oversleeping and showing up late to work is a small blip, but accidentally microwaving $5,000 in cash to "sanitize" it? That’s a costly catastrophe.
That's One Way To Blow $5,000
Out of all the methods to disinfect your cash, zapping $5,000 in $50 plastic bills in the microwave definitely wasn't the right choice.
There goes the money—gone for good.Bye-bye, money.
You Should've Checked The Back
When reversing a large dump truck with a raised bed near a mostly glass building, double-check that your truck's height fits the clearance.
This mess is completely on you.
Good Luck Untangling That
If you're scratching your head about the blackout and internet outage in your neighborhood, this guy’s to blame.
That’s exactly why it’s so important to double-check before you start drilling.
Nature Betrayed You
Putting solar panels on your greenhouse sounded like a smart way to use natural energy.
But you didn't factor in the giant hailstones that showed up and smashed them.
But you didn't account for giant hailstones coming along and wrecking them.
Hope They Weren't Fragile!
The person responsible for loading these shipping containers onto the ship is definitely in for a firing—or at least a serious reprimand.
This is one massive disaster.
What're You Sinking About Now?
These folks probably felt pretty smart driving themselves all the way to the edge of the beach.
It didn't take long for them to figure out why no other cars were parked there—and they definitely learned their lesson.
It's No Wonder The Police Stopped By
If you want to avoid waking up to six police cars and a swarm of emergency responders at your doorstep on November 1st, make sure to take down your Halloween decorations on time.
One day can make all the difference.
If They Had Been Flying, This Wouldn't Have Happened
A train derailment in Montana caused more than just damage to the train itself—it also put a hold on the delivery of Boeing 737 fuselage parts scheduled for later that day.
Looks like this is where they ended up.
You Had One Job
You didn't even need to provide exact details.
Just tossing out some random numbers and places like you always do would have had us all convinced the weekend would be sunny and 75.
You Were Warned
Despite being warned multiple times by the construction crew to move their car, they chose to ignore it.
Now, they can't move it for 6 to 8 weeks.
It Was Bound To Happen Eventually
Anyone who drives trucks for a living should always know the height of their vehicle.
But U-Hauls are often driven by amateurs moving their kids to college, and it really shows.
Maybe There's Hidden Treasure Down There
One of the things any boat owner knows to do when they dock their boat is to check the plugs.
But sometimes you forget, and you end up with a shipwreck.
The Evidence Will Be There For Years To Come
Whether the person who parked their car there was warned to move their vehicle or not, the person pouring the cement probably should've been paying attention to what they were doing.
This is an unique situation.
Say Goodbye To That Phone
Unless you're willing to dive into that crocodile pit to get your phone back, say goodbye to the brand new iPhone your mom and dad just bought you for your birthday.
At least someone took a photo for proof.
Send Him The Dry Cleaning Bill
Everyone wants their wedding to be a memorable day, and it's something they're going to think about for the rest of their life.
But they didn't want to be thinking about the drunk family member who spilled beer on the bride.
No Pilots Were Harmed, Just Planes
Now, I'm not a pilot, but I'm pretty sure that when you're landing a plane on the runway, you're supposed to land it with the wheels on the ground and the cockpit facing up...
I'm not even sure how they did this!
Is This A Better Excuse Than "My Dog Ate My Homework"?
All you wanted was to set yourself a nice atmosphere for studying by lighting a couple of candles to help you relax.
But instead, you ended up giving yourself a distraction by setting your laptop on fire.
There Goes $1 Million
No, seriously. This Aston Martin was worth more than a million dollars.
But clearly whoever was driving it didn't seem to care or feel like they needed to drive safely.
It'll All Come Crashing Down
The real mistake you made wasn't putting all of those breakables on that shelf, it was getting a cat in the first place.
You set yourself up to have all those collectibles shattered, along with your dreams.
Trust Your Gut Next Time
You told yourself that you didn't need to go back outside to check if you left your windows down, that you were just being paranoid, that you wouldn't forget...
You were wrong.
Nobody Wins Here
The sign on the pole says "HILL" on it, but clearly they should've been more specific about what you were supposed to do when you got to that hill, so you don't end up stuck halfway.
They're going to need a tow truck with a very, very long flatbed.
The Emergency Happens After You Walk Out The Door
Whoever was in charge of putting in these emergency exit stairs was clearly trying to make matters worse.
Because anyone walking out of those doors is going to be in for a surprise.
It Looks Like A Crime Scene
In a situation like this, all you can do is stand outside the cellar and watch as all your money shatters.
Then, contemplate how to reinforce those shelves next time.
If One Goes Down, They All Do
While in the process of (unsuccessfully) trying to save his $300,000 boat from sinking to the bottom of the lake, this man also managed to sink his truck and his Jeep.
Sounds like a country song.
They Just Wanted An Oil Change
Note to self: when fixing an engine, always remove all the oil rags before you give the car back to the customer.
Otherwise, they'll be coming back real soon.
Is It Cheaper To Move The Building Or The Panels?
Which came first, the solar panels or the building?
That building doesn't look it's been moved any time recently, so whoever was in charge of those solar panels apparently forgot that the sun moves.
Talk About Wasting Resources
Imagine having to be the first AAA guy who had to make the call into his own office to tell them that he had managed to lock his keys in his car, while on a call trying to help someone else.
Please, don't tell anyone about this.
Is This Part Of The Safety Demonstration?
You're used to getting the safety demonstration at the beginning of a flight about how to put on your seatbelt, and to always put your mask on before assisting others.
But where does the slide come into play?
This Is Why Dogs Go In Crates
Next time you think about leaving your dog in the garage for a few hours, think about this man whose dog decided to take a few bites out of his Porsche when it was left alone.
Yikes. Very bad boy.
This Is Why You Don't Tailgate
You didn't buy that fancy car so that you could one day turn it into a doorstop on the back of a school bus.
But that's your punishment for never learning that you shouldn't tailgate a bus full of children.
They Would've Needed A Drink After That
If you're ever having a tough day at work, just know that this person shattered a bottle of wine worth more than $15,000.
Whatever mistake you made couldn't have been as costly as that.
Choose Your Seat Wisely
If there's a spot open anywhere that everyone seems to be avoiding or skipping over, know that there's probably a reason.
At least he doesn't have to worry about showering later.
"Don't Forget To Tip Your Server"
While servers in a restaurant always appreciate being tipped generously at the end of a meal, computer servers are a little different.
Usually, you should avoid shattering your computer hardware, but this guy missed that memo.
Even The Dog Knows He Made A Mistake
She might be smiling now as she's looking over his shoulder...
But chances are she won't be smiling later when they sit down to have a conversation about whatever it was he was looking at...
In This Moment, She Knew She'd Made A Mistake
It makes for a great photo and something to laugh about later, but with a baseball being fired directly at her it's probably the last photo she'll ever be able to take on that camera.
The joys of parenting.
Not Just One Expensive Mistake
Considering that there doesn't seem to be a lot of other traffic, it's hard to understand how this possibly could've happened.
It must've been some sort of glitch in the system.
Maybe No One Will Notice
No matter how big of a mistake you make at work, you will still never measure up to the mistake this man made.
Imagine having to tell your boss that you accidentally tipped over the multi-million dollar satellite you were working on.
The Winds Of Change
This building was no match for the 80+ MPH winds that were blowing through Iowa.
The factory went from being a functioning place of work to looking like some sort of modern art installation.
Who's A Guilty Boy?
That is the look of a dog who knows exactly what he's done wrong.
Or, at the very least, the look of someone who knows that he's done something wrong.
Waiting By The Window
Oh, I'm sorry, did you not want your dog to crawl his way into your blinds and slowly rip them from the curtain rod every time he wants to look out the window?
Tough nuggets.
A Mistake Memorialized Forever
So not only did some poor unsuspecting child end up losing their scooter to this block of drying cement, but they also lost their dignity based on the imprint they left behind.
Now their fall is forever cemented in history.
Put Your Head In The Sand And Pretend You Saw Nothing
Apparently, it didn't occur to anyone on the construction crew that with changing tides comes changing grounds.
Which is how they ended up with a crane buried in the sand.
What're You Sinking About?
The residents of a South Dakota neighborhood learned the hard way that their homes were built on top of an abandoned gypsum mine when a sinkhole emerged and took out half of someone's front lawn.
Hey, at least now it's ready for an in-ground pool!
You Don't Deserve That Garage
Your home features a hidden garage that lifts up from the ground—definitely a cool setup.
Yet somehow, you overlooked the fact that parking on top of it isn't such a great idea.
"A 5,000,000 Oops"
This is why there are signs outside of MRI rooms that explain that the giant magnet is always turned on.
Please try to avoid getting anything else stuck inside this very expensive, large magnet.