Sometimes misfortune strikes unexpectedly. Other times, you notice something clearly in need of repair—but you're powerless to fix it.
Whenever that happens, rest assured someone else has snapped a photo and shared it with the world.
With Great Accuracy, Comes Great Responsibility
This person explains that their boss gave them this particular measuring tape because of its "great accuracy".
But one quick use of the measuring tape determined that was in fact a giant white lie. Sadly, this measuring tape can't measure this guy's disappointment.
It's Not Even Clear What This Is Supposed To Celebrate
While there's something to be said for wrapping and decorations that can be used for any holiday, this doesn't really seem like it's usable during any of them.
Other than "fun," there's no way to tell what we're even supposed to get out of this. Considering that one of the only other things it says is "wha," even the bag seems confused about what it's supposed to say.
It's Not Exactly The Tightest Security System
It's hardly uncommon for stores to keep either their most valuable or their most commonly stolen items locked in cases, but those cases usually aren't accessible unless an employee opens them with a key.
In this case, however, it seems the best they can do is slightly slow shoplifters down. After all, there's plenty of space in this big holes for them to take whatever they want. Kind of pointless, isn't it?
The Only Question Is Whether Telling Them Will Matter
As Reddit user Correct_Win_7396 explained, that bright glow next to this building is coming from a billboard set up there. Unfortunately for them, that billboard's light points directly into their bedroom window, which obviously makes getting sleep a lot harder.
Unfortunately, it's also something that whoever lights this billboard is unlikely to care about. The only worse thing than dealing with something irritating is knowing you're on your own as you do.
"My girlfriend sent me this pic convinced Amazon screwed up"
Putting aside the possibility of dyslexia, this is a pretty silly mistake to make.
That said, who hasn't made a similar mistake in the past? Sometimes, the most obvious things can just go over a person's head.
The More You Know
I was about to search to find out what T-Pain's real name actually is, but then decided to trust this Wikipedia screengrab.
Let's just go with it. You can call him T-Pain when he's on the stage, but Tylenol Pain Relief during his personal time.
"I Was Utterly Oblivious To His Distress"
This little guy likely won't be hopping on another ride anytime soon—if he has any say in it.
He looks like he just saw a monster doing a backflip in his closet before it started chasing him.
As If Unsalted Chips Weren't Already A Hard Sell
While Reddit user Pale-Lynx328 understood that the contents of a chip bag will settle, it obviously doesn't inspire much confidence that there's anything to settle if this is what the window in the front shows us.
We already know the air sealing means there are often fewer chips in the bag than it seems, but this takes that concept to the extreme of being a total rip-off. The bag looks to be, at best, 25% chips.
How Did They Convince Themselves This Said "Burger?"
Although the name "Bangbun" already struck some as odd, that's not the most glaring flaw with this company's branding. The little burger guy looks cute playing soccer, but he's the only clue as to what the brand even does.
After all, the way people typically read, is it not true that this looks like it says "brugre?" That sounds like a pretentious way to sell gourmet burgers, but we'd at least now they meant to spell it that way.
This Is The Last Design Choice A Public Bathroom Needs
The point of these bathroom stalls is to give people a modicum of privacy in a bathroom anyone can walk into, but it seems that some architectural visionary didn't get the memo on that one.
Not only would most people not want those around them to have an intimate view of what they're doing, but I'd wager most people would rather not know what's going on in one of these stalls either. Nobody wins.
How Did He Forget About His Lady?
This guy got so drunk that he started kissing another girl while his girlfriend was sitting on his shoulders.
That's exactly what friends are for—to give you a heads-up before you make a mistake!
McDonald's Giving Off An Attitude
It never feels good to catch an attitude from a store employee, but getting this from a cash register is a sure sign that the machines are truly taking over.
Not only is this register not willing to help at the moment, it also has a salty way of communicating this fact.
Maybe This Pizza Box Is From The Future?
At first glance, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with this pizza box. These are probably special boxes they use for national holidays (particularly Independence Day) and this patriotic message is likely well-received on those days.
The only problem is that when you're celebrating a country, it helps to be clear on how many states it has. Unless this pizza place's management knows something we don't, there should only be 50 stars on the flag here.
Better To Redo It Now Then Have To Come Back Later
This one can definitely be filed under "we should tell them" because it's pretty easy to imagine how far these workers' faces will fall when they realize what they did. It'll hurt less if it happens while they're still on the job.
And for those of you who don't know what i'm referring to, you should come along when we tell them, so they feel less bad for missing it themselves. Either way, it beats an angry phone call from school administrators about their "appiled" technology building.
Although This Goal Is Sweet, It's Also Not Happening
As Reddit user SkankyNun explained, their future mother-in-law apparently got the idea to incubate a Costco egg until she can hatch her own chicken. Although the idea of a having a little feathered friend sounds adorable, this is sadly not the way to do it.
Although the uploader is debating telling her this, that's because Costco eggs are unfertilized. That's necessary to keep any unexpected and unappetizing surprises at bay, but it also has the sad side-effect of crushing her dreams like the shell on the edge of a bowl.
She's Either Very Cool Or Very Confused
As Reddit user AvantTrash tells it, their 80-year-old grandmother is under the impression that she's wearing a necklace designed to look like boughs of holly. That's certainly very festive, but it's also clear she's no botanist.
Let's just say that while there is a holiday that better fits the necklace she's wearing, it isn't anywhere near December 25. Instead, she shouldn't be surprised if someone asks to borrow it on April 20.
".5 Seconds Before Realizing She Missed The Glass"
The person behind the camera really should have spoken up. This young woman was basically set up to fail, but it's still pretty amusing.
Her smile looks like she’s ready for some wine, but her actual reaction was probably far from that.
What Planet Is This??
They clearly have a sense of what other planets look like, since that planet with four identical continents is definitely not Earth.
The green land might remind you of North America, but it actually looks more like a dragon straight out of Game of Thrones.
"Left this for my family to find on rapture day"
For people of a certain bent, this display might (briefly) convince them that the judgment day was finally upon them.
What makes the prank even funnier is that it implicitly communicates to whoever discovers it that they were not raptured.
"My mom’s hat for a 'Funny Hat Party.' She calls it: 'I can’t find my !@#$ing glasses.'"
Everyone has that one object that they constantly find themselves searching for, only to find it in their pocket or even their hand.
For some, it might be a remote control or a phone. For this lady, it's most definitely her glasses.
They Don't Realize...
What this person or tattoo artist clearly don't realize (ha) is that the actual saying goes "Real eyes, realize, real lies." Unfortunately, not quite the saying or the spelling they got.
Luckily they can just wait for their hair to grow out.
Is It American Food Or Not?
I definitely recognize the American flag, and this isn't it.
Shoppers have no idea what they’re actually buying with this product—hopefully it’s decent!
"What it's like talking to my teens these days"
You can tell this is an older picture because there's no way this person's teens are still on the "bro" bandwagon.
Can you get a Diet Coke can that says "bruh" or "67?"
"My Dad Checking Into A Hotel. They Were Both Completely Oblivious"
This has to be the venue for the ultimate dad joke showdown.
These two seem poised to claim the trophy, but there's likely tougher competition rocking that same classic dad outfit nearby.
Please Let Me Go Home
If you're the type to stroll into a store or restaurant just minutes before closing time, then honestly, that’s pretty annoying.
Take these diners, for example—still chilling at their table 15 minutes after closing, totally unaware that the whole staff is just standing around, waiting for them to finally wrap it up.
"I bought a used DSi and was met with this"
So many electronic devices have cameras on them that finding photos like this one is an inevitability when buying stuff secondhand.
Anyone who's anthropologically-minded probably finds this stuff fascinating, even if others might see it as vaguely off-putting.
I'm Not Entirely Convinced
This car doesn't have police lights on top, but it does have a bar in the front and a not-entirely-convincing message on its windshield.
Personally, I'm not taking any chances. This car would have me totally psyched out.
What A Helpful Gate
Gates can be useful at times, but in other cases, they don't do much to keep people out.
Take a look at this and try to tell me this gate would actually stop anyone from getting in.
Welcome To The 1th Floor
What in the world is the "2th" floor? How did this slip through the cracks, and why hasn't it been fixed yet?
It should've been corrected as soon as someone noticed it.
A Cultured Trashcan
Someone saw the branding on this can and decided to imbue it with a fun reference.
While it's a clever bit of graffiti, it's also unfair. This trashcan just wants to hold trash. It's never stabbed anyone.
Incredibly Lifelike Lego
Lego sets have a fine line to walk, as they aim for realistic models while still maintaining that signature Lego aesthetic.
This cat is highly realistic — almost uncannily so — but it loses points for having no visible Lego pieces.
Don't Ever Cut Pizza Like This
You'd expect an ad to showcase the best way to use the product.
This one, however, doesn't quite hit the mark.
If only...
Unfortunately, the state of Louisiana does look like the letter "L," but it seems the graphic designer hired by the state missed that detail.
The team behind this clearly didn't consider all angles, and now unsuspecting people are the ones who suffer.
What A Huge Mistake
I'm sure the store eventually realized how far off this cut-out was, but they proceeded to place it out there anyway.
I wonder how many people still took a picture with this thing.
Now He Needs Real Help
Usually, when people ask to remain anonymous, it's for their protection. This paper blew it big time, so now, everyone knows what this guy looks like.
I hope he didn't get dumped in a lake.
"Unfortunate Mistake In Advertising..."
Well, you can't win them all. After putting something as grim as death on one page, the following one shouldn't be of someone coyly saying "oops."
That doesn't sit well with everyone.
That Doesn't Look Like A Banana...
If this brand has any sales, the people buying them must not have any standards.
That's clearly corn in a banana peel! How did they get away with selling this?
...Someone Should Tell Them
I have no clue why this church would write a message like this, but they did.
This guy has the biggest smile on his face because he knows there's something wrong here.
"I Have Always Wanted To Be A Horseback"
This is the literal sense of horseback. This kid, and whoever else puts their head there, will become the back of a horse.
I guess dreams do come true for everyone, even if your dream is oddly specific and kind of lame.
"Only My Boyfriend's Certification He Worked Months On. That's All"
No one had to tell the delivery people because there was a big label on the package already.
When it still manages to get bent, you have the right to get angry.
"Highlighted The Bad Part Of Family"
Depending on which way you look at this, you might have a terrible family.
That's okay because not everyone can have the picture-perfect household to go home to, so keep your head up.
Is That How You Do Snow Angels?
Kids love snow, I know that much, but they love it this much?
The angel might turn out okay, but someone needs to tell her that her face should be up.
"The Braille On The 'ALARM' And 'STOP' Buttons On This Bus Are The Same"
Someone needs to let whoever is in charge know about this at once.
A blind person is likely to press the alarm when they meant to press the stop button.
"Sewer Cover On Bicycle Track Wide Enough For The Wheels To Get Stuck"
I feel sorry for any bike riders that end up getting stuck in this!
The only way they won't go flying is if they hold on tight to the bars as the wheels get stuck.
What Is Debbie Into??
Debbie is probably a nice person, but her communication skills need some work.
I'm sure she didn't mean to tell people to tie up the girls who have long hair, but that's how it reads.
"How Am I Supposed To Wash My Hands?"
You don't wash your hands if this is your only option for soap.
There's no getting that thing to dispense now, and I would like to know how they thought this was a good idea.
"Failure Is Not An Option"
If you drop your keys when opening this door, you can forget about ever getting them back.
The key gods didn't play fair by letting this drain be placed below this door.
The Long-Lost Arthur Episode
I definitely missed the Arthur episode where Arthur and DW start blasting away bad guys.
Between the horrid grammar, the toy gun, and the overall confusing theme, there's a lot to unpack here, and none of it is good.
Idiots In Cars
This driver is none the wiser that after a trip to the gas station, they also brought home something a little extra. It's not like anyone else there wanted gas or anything.
"That's how you never run out of gas," one cheeky Redditor joked.
You May Now Kiss The Bride
Wearing a beautiful wedding gown, a tiara, and perfectly done hair and makeup, this bride is at the altar and ready for her "I do's".
Unfortunately, the same can't be said for her clueless husband-to-be, who looks like he's more dressed for a rock concert than his own wedding.
Wait Until He Gets Home
This homeowner apparently refused to pay the landscaper who cleared his backyard. In response, the landscaper left him a belated Christmas present on his driveway.
Should someone tell him? Probably, but some lessons have to be learned the hard way.