Just when you think the universe will throw you a bone and bless you with some good things in life, it does the exact opposite and gives you a horrifically awful day that makes you wonder what you did in a past life to deserve such bad luck.
Well, these people know all too well what it's like for the universe to raise its hand and deliver a cosmic slap in their face in the form of extremely unfortunate events.
When The Cat Has To Go, It Has To Go
It didn't matter that the cat had a full, freshly cleaned and replenished litter box only a few feet away — the cart sniffed out the bag, ripped it open, and decided the hardwood was its bowel movement's final destination.
I Hope They Made It Onto The Flight
There are many places where it would be tragic to lose your passport, but I imagine that the washroom of an airport in a foreign country has to be one of the worst.
Lawn Care Should Not Be This Hard!
Picture this: your wife has been asking you to mow the lawn all week, despite the fact that it definitely could wait another few days before needing to be cut. You give in and go start up the machine only for this to happen.
A Dog's Very Impressive Audition To Be The Kool-Aid Man
Look at his cute little face and his excitement, staring up with wonder and joy in his eyes. Please, someone just tell him whether he was chosen for the role or not!
They Probably Felt So Good Snagging The Shade Spot...
In mid-July when the sun is doing its best to turn our cars into Easy-Bake Ovens, there are few things more satisfying than finding a parking spot in the shade. At least most times.
Predicted Delivery Date Has Been Pushed To Tomorrow
Yes, we know that your package tracker said that your item was out for delivery and that you would receive it today, but unfortunately, there was a minor mechanical difficulty with the parcel truck.
Hmm, Not Quite What They Ordered
Online shopping is a real gamble, because sometimes the product is exactly what you thought it would be, and other times it's an ill-colored, smashed up, disaster of a catfish product.
Say "Puke" On Three! One, Two...
Parenthood is a true gift, but it's so hard trying to make sure that you capture the moments while your little one grows so quickly. When you do try, your baby ruins the photo op by puking.
Goodbye Memories And Cherished Possessions!
There was a girl I sat next to in the fifth grade who told me that she did her hair into a perfect ponytail every night so that if her house burned down, she would look good on the news. I wonder if the girl who lived here did the same.
A Different Kind Of Locked Out
Some problems in life can be fixed pretty easily: a quick call to the locksmith could have everything solved in a flash. In this case, it was probably a bit harder.
This Is The Opposite Of How A Bridge Should Work
Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I thought bridges were supposed to help people cross over a body of water, not become a body of water that people cannot cross.
This Shattered Solar Panel Is Extra Tragic Because It Was Just Installed Recently
One moment you're just trying to do something good for the planet by installing solar panels to make sure you're powering your things with reusable energy, the next moment the brand new panel is shattered. Tragic.
It Was A Calculated Decision, The Driver Was Just Bad At Math
There are a few times in life where you just need to take the risk on good faith and hope that things work out in your favor, but I probably wouldn't try gambling if I was this driver.
This Person Got A Little More Protein Than They Bargained For
Waking up and getting ready for the day is hard enough in the morning without finding a plethora of small insects in your breakfast cereal. On the bright side, if they were too groggy to notice for the first bites, they probably got some extra protein.
You Know, At Least He's Smiling
Actually, it could be worse. This poor employee could have to clean up an enormous olive oil spill that was caused by a clumsy customer who showed no remorse about destroying a display.
How Did This Even Happen?
I wish there was footage of the events leading up to this result. I mean, how mad would you have to make a porcupine for it to turn your forehead into a dart board?
A Plasma Donation That Proves No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
To explain, the woman pictured went to donate her blood plasma. Only, rather than the return blood correctly entering the vein, it spilled into the arm, leading to this painful hematoma.
I Would Drop Out Right Then And There
It would be a completely different thing if this person got the answer wrong as a result of their own miscalculations, but this is a straight-up insult from the testing software.
Use The Wall Mount, They Said...
You know, mounting the flat-screen to the wall probably seemed like a good idea initially and didn't even seem hard to install. A really easy DIY job, one might even think. That was incorrect.
Not Sure If I'm Sympathetic Or Impressed
It would be really difficult to toss that fly swatter up just right so that it would be stuck way up in the skylight so that it was unreachable, but somehow this person managed to do it.
Just Trying To Document The Trip To Mount Rushmore
You know when you ask a stranger at a tourist destination to take a photo of you and your family together, and they do a bad job? This is that, but x1000.
I Guess Fog Could Ruin Your Trip To See The Heads
Imagine driving all the way to South Dakota (a.k.a. one of the top 10 WORST states in America) just to see Mount Rushmore only for the weather to troll you.
Or This Gorgeous View Of Machu Picchu
Round trip flight to Peru: $1000. Paying for a bus to take you all the way to Machu Picchu: $50. Hiking up the mountain in the thin, high-altitude air: extremely taxing on your body. Having fog ruin your photo at the top: priceless.
You Thought You Were Getting A Deal? Guess Again
Picture this: after hours of scouring the Airbnb website for a suitable place to stay during your one-night layover, you find a reasonably priced condo. You go to book it, and suddenly the price is more than 7x the advertised price.
I Did Not Order This In-Flight Entertainment!
Whenever I'm taking a multi-hour flight, I spend the majority of my time waiting by the gate thinking about what movies might be available on the plane. However, this is not what I imagined or wanted.
"I Didn't Realize This Is What You Meant When You Said I Won An Award..."
'Most likely to' awards are normally an honor to receive, or even just be nominated — there's most likely to succeed, most likely to become a fashion model, etc. Instead, this guy was voted for the meanest prize of all time.
Is This The Prequel To Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds?
I don't like birds. Their claws, beaks, and wings all freak me out, especially after I watched the Hitchcock film. Everyone says that I'm being ridiculous, but here is visual proof that birds are evil.