19+ Silly moments that gave us second-hand cringe

Nobody likes feeling disappointed. When you have certain expectations, you naturally want them to be fulfilled.

Sometimes, others play a role in you missing the mark. In those cases, you just hope they could have let you down with a little more kindness. Take a look at these unfortunate images and count your blessings that you haven't had to deal with anything like this yourself.

One Of Them Has Nacho Cheese

nacho cheese on one of the rolls
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Here, a devoted wife baked cinnamon rolls for her husband, topped with orange frosting.

But there's a twist—one of the rolls is smothered in nacho cheese instead. It turns into a playful guessing game!

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It Was Supposed To Be A Teddy Bear

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teddy bear design project
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When picking up sewing, it's best to start small and take your time.

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Keep that as your motto, or you might end up attempting something like a teddy bear for your kid—and wind up with a creepy bear nobody wants near their bedroom.

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Have A Nice Day

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Drive thru with a sign that everyone has quit the restaurant.
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When you're hankering for some tasty fast food, the drive-thru is usually the go-to spot!

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But this person’s excitement quickly turned to disappointment when they saw this message on the drive-thru screen—no food was coming their way.

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Into The Void

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dropped-my-passport-down-this-hole-to-nowhere-while-lining-v0-6p0u86jb49ef1
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See those shoes? Their owner just lost his passport. See that slim crack at the base of the wall? That's the void he dropped his passport into.

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To make matters worse, this is all happening at an airport. That means that this guy not only lost his passport, but almost definitely will not be able to fly today.

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That Personal Touch

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Everyone's experienced the disappointment of getting rejected for a job they really wanted, but depending on the hiring manager, these rejections can contain a hint of warmth, and even encouragement.

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Of course, in our AI-driven world, one can still find that personal touch — even if it's been written by a machine.

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Yeah, Salad Cookies...

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fake cookies for people
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I doubt many people were expecting green cookies only to find out they were actually cucumbers. That's a major disappointment.

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Even health-conscious eaters would probably choose a real cookie over this.

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It's Kind Of The Ideal Scale, Actually

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kitchen scale that doesn't have any numbers on it
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Just think about it! You got the kitchen scale your trainer recommended, but without any numbers displayed, there's no way to guilt you over those massive portion sizes.

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When You Ask For Jelly-Filled...

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no jelly inside the donut
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If you're having a jelly-filled pastry, it should be your final sugar fix of the week.

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Sadly, this person didn't get their order right. There's no jelly inside.

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This Tuna And Avocado Roll Is Missing Something...

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horrible sushi has no tuna
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Was the chef attempting to be clever with this roll, or did they just run out of tuna?

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There's no fish to be found, and it's safe to say the customer wasn't thrilled. But they probably ate it without making a fuss..

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Husband Gets Disappointed By Wife's Critical Thinking

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wife's phone for the light
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At first glance, this might seem like a regular photo, but there's a backstory. The calculator stopped functioning because of a lack of light.

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That's when her husband suggested she use her phone. Notice what's happening here?

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A Selfie Gone Wrong

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old man at beach taking photos
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An older gentleman offered to take a photo for a couple at the beach.

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They agreed, but the outcome wasn't quite what they expected. At least you can spot them in the reflection of his glasses.

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Wife Wanted Jewelry – But Got This

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for the wife as a joke
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The wife was hoping for jewelry, but instead, her husband gave her this. It's pretty amusing.

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The real question is, how long did he have to sleep on the couch after pulling off this stunt?

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Steak And Cheese Burrito

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empty burrito for someone
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Yeah, you can see some steak, but where is everything else? This is mainly tortilla, which is horrible.

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Whenever someone orders a burrito, they want it to be jam-packed with their favorite ingredients.

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Oops! There Goes The Ice Cream

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ice cream on the floor of the car
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Imagine telling the kids you had some ice cream for them when you got home, but this happened.

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You might have to turn around and go back to the store for more if that were the case.

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Parents Must Think He's Dumb

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bagel under wrap by parents
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I hate to break it to this kid, but his parents must not think very highly of him.

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I think anyone would be able to see the plastic wrap on the bagel and wouldn't try to eat it before taking it off.

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Bought Tickets To See A Concert With His Dad

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no seat for the ticket purchased
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A man bought tickets to enjoy a concert with his dad, but it looks like they forgot the seat.

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His dad seems like he enjoyed that moment. They ended up giving him a lawn chair.

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"Can You Spell Out 'Happy Bday'?"

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'happy birthday' poorly spelt out in olives on pizza
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You always see people spell things out on pizzas in movies or TV shows, but in reality, it's a lot harder to spell out "happy bday" in olives than you'd expect.

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The high school kid getting paid minimum wage tried his best for you.

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Some Assembly Required

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cactus cat scratcher instagram item fail
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Note to self: do not let your wife drunkenly order a cactus-shaped cat scratching post for the house without double-checking whether it requires assembly, unless you want to end up having to make it yourself.

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And you know you're the one whose going to have to build it, not her.

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You Should Find A New Career

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handicap sign in parking lot painted wrong
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For anyone who ever thought that they could quit their current job to take up something easier like painting sidewalks, think again.

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It's clearly much harder than it looks, or this person was just particularly bad at it.

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Fooled By The Cookie Tin!

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Sewing kit inside of a cookie tin
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This person is always fooled by what they think is a cookie tin at their grandparents' house.

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Every time they go over they forget that the cookie tin is now used to keep the sewing kit.

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Message Might Be Lost

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Inspirational sign that doesn't read properly because it's installed on a corner.
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This billboard has a positive message if you read both sides of it.

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However, it has been installed on a corner and the messaging is not as positive when you only read half of it.

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Tall Mirror

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Mirror that is too high for a short person to see.
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This person was traveling and was excited to check into their hotel room.

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They were rather let down to discover that the mirror in the bathroom was only intended for tall people.