Life is full of odd surprises, ironic signs, and accidental comedy. Sometimes, all it takes is a glance at everyday moments to leave us smiling, bewildered, or completely baffled. We've rounded up some of the best pics from the wild side of the ordinary for your lighthearted enjoyment.
“Never mind the loss of cursive, these kids can’t make the Cool S!”
Wow, the Cool S has fallen on some hard times. How did we get from flawless notebook doodles to this squiggly relic? The struggle to bring back childhood nostalgia is real. Kids these days may never know the art, mystery, and respect that comes with drawing the perfect S.
"Santa's having a bad night"
No wonder he tends to use a sleigh. When you're about to run into a guardrail, it seems that reindeer would be a little better at avoiding it than a car that depends entirely on your input.
Or maybe it's just that Rudolph's nose is a better guide in the night than headlights. It's not like Santa tends to let us compare them, after all. Either way, the insurance company probably isn't going to be happy.
"The ladies in the office are sporting these today"
Considering how many people deal with this in today's fast-paced world, whoever is selling these is probably making a killing. And if this actually works on people, they're going to continue making one.
All people often need when they're stressed like this is some time to settle things, but that can't happen if others keep adding to the stress with their little interruptions. Those who look at a situation like this and think, "Yeah, my thing can wait" don't know how valuable they are.
"Mr Fantastic approved long sleeves at Kohls"
If nothing else, a mannequin mishap like this can at least show customers how far these things are able to stretch. Of course, this won't be a case where anyone will be tempted to buy the demo model, since it will no doubt stay stretched out like that.
It's hard to know what exactly happened to wreck the mannequin's arm like that but it clearly has a domino effect. It's hard not to wonder whether someone did it on purpose just to see this happen.
“My dog's ball got stuck in a tree, so I tried to throw the ball launcher at it and that just made things worse.”
This is the classic ‘tried to solve a problem, accidentally made it worse’ situation. Goodbye, ball and launcher, it was nice knowing you both. Gravity and trees: undefeated champions of dog toy disappearances.
"Don't forget to throw away your trash"
It's amazing what people can do when they just file away two little letters. In a flash, this garbage can went from being eco-friendly to something that looks like it should have a biohazard sign on it.
There's a unappreciated fortune in not knowing the answer to this, but it feels like a garbage can full of organs would smell even worse than one filled with regular garbage. Some jobs put a person up close and personal to the difference and the people doing those jobs should be saluted.
"Homemade Nativity Scene"
There's something to be said for decorating on a budget and this seems like one of the most clever ways a person can do that at Christmas time. Of course, it's not a perfect solution because it's not like there are anywhere near as many people in the United States named "Jesus" as you see in some other nations.
The camel is a nice touch, though. This person also must have been pretty excited to find the other names they needed for this little project.
"Very perplexed by this sticker I found in my daughter's Halloween candy."
Considering how some families feel about Halloween, the idea of one of them giving out stickers bearing Jesus's likeness doesn't seem too far out of left field. However, it only took one small stylistic choice to make this confusing.
Why is Jesus holding a carton of almond milk? Why does He look so solemn about it? Unless they go back to the house and ask, this must be one of those "mysterious ways" people keep talking about.
"The perfect snow plow name doesn't ex... I stand corrected."
It's unclear exactly when snow plows and similar vehicles started picking up cute little names like this, but they're always so appreciated for their wintertime whimsy. And it's hard to get more clever than the name chosen for this one.
At first, it just seems like a random reference with "salt" added in but it's actually a succinct way to express what this does to snow and ice. It controls it, certainly salts it, and ultimately deletes it.
"Rude-dolph the Reindeer - Her indoors says I'm immature"
This is a direct quote from the uploader, who didn't seem to have an explanation for what "her indoors" is supposed to mean. Regardless, that's not a clue as to why this twine statue of Rudolph is apparently so rude, so we can ignore it.
While some may have already figured out the naughty joke here, the rest are advised to pay attention to the ornament placements. Rudolph may not have his trademark red nose but there's something to be said for being a little more anatomically correct than the other statues like this, I guess.
"Hakuna Matata!"
Timon's whole appeal to Simba was his ability to take as little in life seriously as possible and it seems like this version of him is even better at that. He must have eaten some pretty risky bugs this time around, though.
Like the parents whose children wondered why they laughed so hard at this, however, I'm not going to expand on that thought any further. If you know why Timon's facial expression looks familiar, you know.
"Funny sign from Denmark"
Anyone who speaks Danish can probably explain what this sign is actually warning us about. Even for those who don't, that camera icon does a lot to suggest that there are probably speed cameras on this road.
Nonetheless, it's basically impossible for anyone else not to feel like they're going to get a ticket if they can't stifle their farts in this area. After all, it's not like most of us know what Denmark's laws are.
"Out of order"
While there are a lot of skills a person needs to be an effective bus driver, I think it's fair to say that they don't double as electricians. However, it looks like the city will have to work something out because the riders are starting to get restless.
If the graffiti starts actually being about the surface it's written on rather than random nonsense, that's probably a sign that it's time to call for repairs. That goes double if it's restroom graffiti that focuses on how bad the bathroom is, as people who write that normally can't agree on anything.
"My neighbor threw this away with no warning whatsoever. Now I have to change my pants."
Ironically, the day after Halloween was probably scarier for the person who uploaded this than the actual night could ever hope to be. It's just lucky this person realized what was going on after their body's unfortunate reaction because that otherwise would have been one embarrassing police call.
Nonetheless, nobody wants to that type of mess in their pants, especially with something that should have been obviously terrifying out of context. It may be in the Halloween spirit to be scary, but it's only one day a year for a reason.
“As seen in an office storeroom”
Workplace fitness program? Who needs one when jumping to conclusions and running mouths is this common! These are the kind of office workouts HR never tells you about.
“I now have an advertisement stuck in my head…genius!”
Okay, now I just want to belt out ‘I would caulk 500 tiles’. This ad is both genius and infuriating—catchy tunes WILL haunt your brain. Thanks for the earworm and the home improvement nudge!
“They put a baby door in my pet gate.”
When the pet gate comes with an exclusive baby portal—because why have boundaries at all? Tiny door for a curious explorer, utterly defeated every parenting attempt at containment.
"Getting called out at a Cuban food restaurant urinal"
Well, at least everyone who walks by the bathroom door will now understand why they keep hearing "It's not even that little!" on the other side of it. This would be worth a smile at a Cuban restaurant under normal circumstances, but it's perfectly placed here.
It's also hard not to wonder whether the sign was always on an angle like this. Otherwise, a bunch of insecure fists may well have punched it loose.
"Note On Professor's Door After Hard Midterm"
So many commenters weren't optimistic about this person's chances in medical school if he's already this distraught, and it's hard not to agree if one pre-med midterm has him inventing another 45 stages of grief. If that was on the test, it's no wonder he had such a tough time with it.
Perhaps Professor Chibba has been knighted because this is otherwise a little strange as a way to address him. I guess bestowing royal titles on someone is one way of getting them to change your grades.
“Turned Minecraft Steve into TENACIOUS STEVE”
Minecraft Steve hit the gym, grew a beard, started a band, and became a legend. This transformation feels oddly motivational, honestly. Tenacious Steve is the hero we didn’t know we needed.
“Legend says he’s still waiting to potty.”
Legend says, he’s been waiting so long to potty that he’s now one with the floor. Patience is a virtue—but apparently, bladder prowess is legendary.
“Poor Porsche can't find its glasses.”
That Porsche really does look like it’s squinting at the world without its glasses! If only cars could get prescription windshields. I’ve never related to a luxury sportscar more.
"This Halloween costume should be the mandatory uniform for road construction flaggers"
While it's certainly a cute idea for Halloween, I'm not sure how thrilled road workers would be about having to wear these all the time. After all, these full-body costumes can get pretty hot after a while, so they'd be seasonal at best.
Also, even the most whimsical ideas can get pretty old if they're mandatory. After all, did you ever see a Popeye's employee back when they had to wear those big biscuit hats? Even pets like wearing silly hats more than they liked wearing those.
"Head swap"
Anyone who's reminded of the kind of "fun" Sid Phillips had in the first Toy Story movie after seeing this isn't alone. That said, those Lego 3D glasses were such a cute addition to the one on the left that it manages to be the least creepy one of the two.
As for the other one, it's probably for the best that they never made a Gremlins 3 because this honestly seems like a plausible direction for them to go in. Don't believe me? Watch Gremlins 2 again because it's easy to forget how insane that movie was.
"Seen in the wilds of Alberta"
After a period of erratic behavior by its most prominent executive, Tesla could certainly be said to have a PR problem. A particular target for this was the Cybertruck, which is the brand's most distinct looking vehicle and one that had a pretty widely derided design to begin with.
As such, this person wasn't the only person who tried to disguise their Tesla as another brand's model. However, since even the Ford Edsel didn't look like this, I don't think anyone's going to buy the deception in this case.
"But why?"
In fairness, I suppose this is a pretty effective way to market the reliability of your toilets. If it can flush seven billiard balls, then what a sane person would need a toilet for shouldn't be any problem at all.
The question that so many people can't get past, however, is why? How did someone even get the idea to flush so many pool balls? Did their kid break the toilet with something like this and they had a eureka moment?
“OSHA approved”
If this is OSHA approved, please define ‘approved.’ That ladder setup is the kind of workplace safety you see right before a viral video.
“Woofs of wisdom”
If only my life decisions were guided by a wise dog surrounded by kids furiously scribbling notes. ‘Class is in session, you may now bark your questions.’
“The backpack’s watching you”
I’m never trusting another innocent backpack again. This one is clearly plotting something from my blind spot. When your accessories watch you as closely as your boss does.
“Am i too tired or is it literally smiling?”
I can’t tell if I’m losing sleep or if that corner protector is literally grinning at me. Time for more caffeine—or therapy.
“This made my day heading into the office this morning”
Someone in this office has a sense of humor—and it immediately made my day better. A dose of silliness is the perfect entrance greeting. Can we get more of this energy everywhere, please?
“Picture in my bathroom”
Is there anything more motivational during bathroom visits than a permanently shocked doll’s face staring deep into your soul? That picture alone makes a case for investing in a lock for the bathroom door.
“They’re plotting something …”
When your baby stares at you but the real threat is the two cats quietly plotting in the background. This is how I imagine a spooky movie scene starts—but with way more fur.
“My local home oil delivery guys has been drawing picks on the back of the handwritten invoices for awhile. They recently went digital but it didn’t stop Paul.”
Paul isn’t letting go of handwritten invoices any time soon—computers are no match for pen, paper, and a quick doodle. We all need to channel Paul’s level of defiance sometimes.
“An exam with consideration and understanding”
This is the exam energy I need in my life. Cry all you want, just keep it down so we can all suffer together. Academic compassion at its finest.
“Beware of falling trees… nailed it”
That sign really nailed it—if you needed a visual demonstration of ‘beware of falling trees,’ here it is, with no further explanation needed. Mother Nature loves a good punchline.
“"Yeah guys I totally know how to draw a bull"”
‘Yeah guys, I totally know how to draw a bull’—spoken right before this masterpiece came to life. I’d pay to see more confident improvisations like this.
“Punishment seems rather harsh according to OSHA”
I’d say the penalty for peeing here is a bit extreme—who came up with the scissors graphic?! OSHA-approved punishment: fear as a deterrent.
“Diversify, adapt, overcome”
Redbox+ Dumpsters: for when movies don’t return themselves and you need a backup career. Diversify, adapt, overcome! Dumpster nights just got a bit more cinematic.
“My cat testing my math skills this morning”
My cat is now directly contributing to my math anxiety. I feel judged and evaluated at the same time. Just another day of feline interference, now with equations.
"I'm not being nosey"
Aww, this adorable pup with the surprisingly long neck is definitely being nosey, but it's not any different than how the rest of us act. As long as you're not actually bothering the neighbors about whatever they're doing, there's nothing wrong with getting a little curious.
Also, I can definitely get behind living next to a nosey neighbor this cute. A little barking every now and then beats passive-aggressive calls to the city about our lawns any day.
"Uncomfortably close"
Considering how awkward people can already feel in urinals next to each other, this seems like it would feel like a literal nightmare for someone with a shy bladder. Actually, this looks like an individual bathroom, so putting two urinals in here already seems like a weird decision.
Maybe one of them is a backup for when one of them is broken? Either that, or the architect knows something we don't about maintaining a happy, comfortable relationship with someone.