Some mistakes are so absurd, they're downright hilarious — especially when the fix was staring them in the face all along. Whether it’s a missed sign, an unpressed button, or simple common sense overlooked, these slip-ups make for pure comedy gold.
Let’s dive into some of the funniest moments that show what happens when people skip that crucial double-check before jumping in.
Chicken wings don't usually have feet
After Reddit user AlienArachnid ordered chicken wings from Popeyes, most looked pretty normal—except for one that was so clearly off it could ruin the whole meal. That's because it unmistakably looked like a foot.
Naturally, the uploader became concerned that Popeyes had accidentally served them a deep-fried chick’s foot. But when they requested a refund, they were flat-out denied. Maybe it’s because, technically, it’s still chicken?
It happens to the best of us
It's easy to feel a bit silly in a situation like this, but honestly, it’s hard to blame the uploader. There’s some unwritten cosmic rule that lost items always choose the worst possible moment to show up again—like the universe itself loves to play tricks on us.
In this case, Reddit user dragonboy2734 shared that he lost his wallet three days before snapping the photo. After searching everywhere he could think of with no luck, he gave up and went through the hassle of replacing all his cards. Naturally, only after all that was done did he discover the wallet tucked under his chair’s armrest. Talk about bad timing!
Playing with fire
Practically everyone has used the accessible washroom stall before, either because the other stalls are full or just out of a desire to stretch out and use the big stall.
So with that in mind, there's no judgment here — but this is a strong reminder that if you do habitually use these stalls, something like this will eventually happen and you'll feel really, really bad about it.
These jeans had one job
A big part of the reason jeans are so ubiquitous stems from their durability, as a good pair of jeans can last for years on end. They're not supposed to split open, and yet, here we are.
To make matters worse, the Redditor who posted this photo noted that she wore these for two whole hours before she finally noticed what had happened.
This wasn't quite the perfect cast
Reddit user Professional_Dog425 recounted how his fishing trip with a friend got off to a rocky start, battling strong winds, no fish biting, and plenty of snags. In an attempt to shake things up, his friend tried out a new fishing rod — with unexpected results.
Either he misjudged his strength out of frustration or wasn't familiar with the heavier rod, but his cast ended up launching the pole straight into the trees. Chances are, their fishing didn’t continue much after retrieving it—if they even managed to get it down at all.
These pants aren't supposed to look like this
If these pants look oddly funky, their owner definitely agrees. Reddit user MelArlo shared that his wife washed his brand-new jeans so he could wear them that day—but accidentally left a large, fuzzy blanket in the wash.
Now, the jeans are covered in so much blanket fluff that they almost seem intentionally designed that way. Looks like someone has a long evening ahead armed with a lint roller.
This should be criminal
This photo might not look like much, but it shows the aftermath of something that could literally be considered a crime.
The original poster said that he can't afford to go out for his birthday, so a kind coworker brought a delicious salmon steak to work for him and put it in the fridge for safekeeping. Unfortunately — and maddeningly — the steak was stolen before the day ended.
Even the dog knows this guy's a jerk
While many drivers can be frustrating on the road, those who run red lights often don't park any better than they drive. It’s one thing to leave little room for the car next to you, but taking up the entire sidewalk is a whole other level.
For pedestrians, it’s like witnessing someone double park—just without the satisfying moment of seeing them get a ticket. Here, the disrespect is so blatant that even a dog can only stare back in disbelief. Talk about a "Get a load of this guy" moment, Rover!
That isn't how it works
An increasing number of electronic devices, from phones to earbuds, offer the convenience of wireless charging, allowing the user to simply set them on a charging pad rather than plugging them in.
Wireless charging may be common, but that doesn't mean that every plugged-in pad is a wireless charger. This device, for instance, is a coffee warmer, which helps explain why these AirPods have melted.
Not the treat you're looking for
This looks like a perfectly serviceable chocolate bunny. Even if it's the typical cheap, waxy chocolate used in most Easter treats, it still appears to be a nostalgic favorite.
However, the reason for this treat being unfinished is that it isn't a treat at all. It's actually soap — soap that looks suspiciously like chocolate.
If they do this again, there's no hope for them
Anyone looking at this photo might wonder how a car ended up surrounded by shopping carts—but the real question is why someone thought this was a good place to park in the first place.
By choosing to ignore a clearly marked no parking zone and blocking the store's designated cart area, this driver practically begged for petty revenge. The employees didn't have to go out of their way to make a point—just doing their jobs was enough to deliver the perfect passive-aggressive lesson.
Their work was cheap for a reason
The most frustrating part of this image is knowing the person responsible likely walked away feeling clever, assuming no one would catch on. Unless they're held accountable, there’s little chance they’ll change their behavior.
But the consequences are serious—especially when it comes to something as vital as a working exhaust fan. A non-functional or fake fan can trap heat and moisture, leading to mold, ruined insulation, and long-term damage to the home. In this case, cutting corners might save a buck now, but the costs down the line could be massive.
When your shoes give up
Shoes are made of layers — sole, midsole, and main body — but those layers are supposed to stay attached to one another. Otherwise, a shoe isn't exactly a shoe anymore if it can't maintain its structural integrity.
This shoe evidently had a little bit of trouble on a recent run. It almost looks like it's trying to run away from itself.
Is this what they mean by carpool?
Pool owners become accustomed to finding random stuff in their pool: tree branches, ducks, and occasionally rude neighbors who didn't ask for permission before going pool-hopping.
This photo, though, takes the cake. This car drove fully into the pool, and its lights are still on. There's no way that this will be an easy fix.
She's not giving life the finger. It's the other way around
At first glance, it almost looks like a quirky fashion statement—an intentional splash of blue right where it grabs the most attention. But unfortunately for her, this unintentional middle finger dye job was the result of a glove giving out mid-process.
She didn't notice the tear until after completing her vibrant new hair color, and now she's stuck with an accidental message that might raise a few eyebrows. Let's just hope she’s not attending any formal events soon—or greeting strangers too enthusiastically.
What possesses someone to do this?
Sure, we all have those moments when doing the dishes feels like climbing a mountain—but this? This is crossing into truly unhinged territory.
Using sanitary pads as makeshift plates isn't just wildly impractical, it's a baffling misuse of something that's *very* much not meant for dinner service. Even the laziest workaround shouldn't involve turning your meal into a punchline. Just grab a paper towel—or better yet, wash a plate.
Locked, forever
Combination locks are a great way to keep your bike safely locked. They're also a great way to keep your bike locked until the end of time if somebody covers them up with glue.
That's exactly the predicament that this bike owner encountered. It's hard to imagine why someone would do this to a stranger's bike, but it's incredibly aggravating to see.
Maybe leave it in the garage
The bad news here is that this car is obviously not road-worthy (readers might notice the subtle hint of "DO NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE" repeated literally 15 times in all-caps).
The good news, though, is that this vehicle at least has a thorough safety report, so any potential drivers can see exactly why they shouldn't get into this death trap.
Ill-tempered glass
A hard floor mat can be helpful if you're using a rolling desk chair on a carpeted surface. These mats come in various shapes, sizes, and materials, and one of the most elegant looks out there is a floor mat that's made of tempered glass.
These mats aren't supposed to shatter into a million pieces, but somehow we're still looking at conclusive evidence that yes, they do indeed have the potential to shatter into a million pieces.
There's a reason they only do this in the movies
Apparently, this truck's owner had a bad experience getting rear-ended by someone who tailgated them. But despite them admitting they were "slightly" rear-ended, it apparently threw them into enough of a frenzy to start their villain origin story.
Since real life is not Ben Hur or Grease, people aren't allowed to do this. In all likelihood, this person will eventually end up with a court order to remove this, and that's if they're lucky. Hopefully, they won't get a chance to enact their bizarre revenge on the world by then.
Does anyone want some trash? It's only two dollars!
It's unlikely that anyone needs to hear this, but this store isn't offering a dynamo deal on used food from a random restaurant. Instead, a lot had to happen for this picture to come to life, for better or for worse.
Someone had to waltz into this store with their leftovers and not only eat them in the aisles but finish doing so after they'd already committed to abandoning the box on the shelf. Couldn't they at least have put the chicken bone back in the box? However, if they're already being lazy and inconsiderate, what difference does it really make?
This only makes sense if a kid did it
For those morbidly curious about the ingredients in this used van's little hatch, it's apparently applesauce, chicken nugget pieces, and lemonade that had been poured over a Barbie doll. And since Reddit user aCUriousManiac only discovered this after buying the van and hunting down the strange smell they noticed, it had probably been sitting here for a while.
The only sensible way this could have happened was for the previous owner's kid to dump all of this stuff in the little armrest hatch without them noticing. Otherwise, this is just an act of unbridled lunacy. If the owner thought aCUriousManiac should have paid more for the van, this is a weirdly passive-aggressive way to say that.
They may not get away with it for long
As Reddit user Amypon3 explained, a garbage truck backed into her bedroom window about 45 minutes before this was taken, which not only wrecked the window but also messed up the brickwork above it. That's going to be expensive to fix, and it's hard to know who was even responsible for it.
At least, it may be. If this was a government garbage truck, the truck was tracked by GPS, and thus, the city should be able to find out who didn't bother to look before they backed up. If it was a private waste management company, the driver responsible may get off scot-free until they show a pattern of doing it. That said, it's not like that seems unlikely at this rate.
Hopefully, they don't wonder where the customers are
Marketing practices have been misleading for longer than anyone reading this has been alive, but some little tricks are so inherently sketchy that they scare people away before they even step in the door. And that seems like a likely fate for this car lot.
After all, many people find it hard to trust used cars at the best of times. But if there's a term more untrustworthy than "brand new used cars," it hasn't been found yet. Well, other than when restaurants describe their food as "fresh frozen."
The important thing is that he tried
Reddit user akopec had intended to give his friend a haircut so the guy could save money but it seems his request was a little too ambitious. The friend wanted a fade and the uploader had never done one before but tried it anyway.
Unsurprisingly, it turned out that he wasn't quite a natural and things didn't work out as planned. Fortunately, commenters came through with some helpful advice and encouraged him that it wasn't as hard of a fix as he thought. That's as wholesome as it gets here, folks!
Ah yes, the most brilliant of strategies
When a fire breaks out, people in the area need access to every way to control it as quickly as possible. Naturally, this means that one building's owner decided to lock them up in a cage. That way, they can sit here nice and snug while everyone evacuates the burning building.
Seriously, do they think that fire extinguishers are just some kind of good luck charms that prevent fires by existing? How was this a thought that anyone had and didn't immediately dismiss as one of their worst ideas ever?
They probably should have tried another rock
Although they didn't specify who it was from, Reddit user haslait mentioned receiving this sympathy card after their father passed away. For the most part, it's appropriately solemn and loving and encourages holding onto happy, peaceful memories about the dearly departed.
From the looks of it, the sender's children also painted some rocks in sweet little homemade gifts. Once again, one casts a hopeful eye to a hard future by saying, "Love grows." Unfortunately, it seems the other kid didn't understand the assignment because haslait would likely not describe this as the "Best day ever."
Imagine their faces when someone points this out
Sometimes, it's so easy to focus on what one wants to say that it leads to a kind of tunnel vision. That's why it's always good to show work to someone else before it's presented publicly. After all, it seems unlikely that happened here.
Sure, the message of the sign, as read in full, is a sensible plea to obey traffic laws for the safety of everyone. However, someone who only notices the biggest words here would have to wonder why the sign is telling them to "follow someone home." Oops.
Nobody is born knowing how to check themselves
Understandably, Reddit user NeitherBackground484 was pretty disappointed to see that some kid in their neighborhood had decided to take a pen and doodle all over their car. Based on the fact that the results are just random lines, it's likely there wasn't any real malice behind it.
Perhaps in time, this youngster will learn that other people's property is not their canvas. The real concern is the fact that they were able to do this unsupervised in the first place. Depending on whether the parents are mortified or defensive when they find out what happened, they might be the ones who need to check themselves.
The comment section wasn't very sympathetic
When Reddit user masterKick440 posted this picture, all they had to say about it was "winter bicycling." And on the one hand, sure. It's always a waiting game to see whether a given day is safe for cycling, and temperatures can turn on a dime.
On the other hand, that doesn't entirely mean they can blame the weather for the fact that their bike is sitting in a muddy puddle. As one commenter pointed out, that mud may have been frozen when they chose to park the bike on it, but it was still clearly mud.
The last thing anybody wants to see
Although there are many people waiting for packages who probably felt a chill run down their spine upon seeing this, it's not actually clear who is to blame for this. Since this package was discovered submerged like this by an uninvolved party, it's unclear exactly what happened here.
If a delivery driver chose to quit in a dramatic fashion by tossing this into the pond, then they needed to check themselves and realize the customer doesn't decide their working conditions. But if this went down like some people suspect and the wind blew the package away, it depends on whether this has happened before. If so, the customer should have expected it. If not, they can only impotently shake their fists at Mother Nature.
It may look survivable, but it seems it wasn't
At some point, it's a rite of passage to leave electronics in one's pocket and do laundry, only to realize the terrible mistake when it's too late. It's rare for people to need to check themselves so literally, but a little self-pat down can prevent a lot of problems like this.
Although some well-meaning commenters told Tato7x to dry it in rice after their headphones went through the wash, they reported that it was sadly too late. This isn't the first time this has happened to those headphones, but it seems it will be the last.
Someone's a little confused about how this works
Let's be honest: Everyone's had at least a few times when they snuck their own snacks into a movie theater and avoided those insane concession prices. That said, most folks will at least understand that their corn needs to be popped first before they bring it into the theater.
After all, the people who work there do not get paid enough to have to scoop half-eaten wet corn out of a cup holder. Someone once brought a bucket of KFC into a screening of Chicken Little, and they didn't even have this kind of audacity.
It could have been the perfect crime
As Reddit user footeperu explained, he and his wife found her toilet the day before they uploaded this photo. While the understandably immediate assumption would have suggested that one of their children did this, that doesn't necessarily mean it was over for the culprit. After all, they have three children.
So, if all of them insist they're innocent, it usually makes it hard to figure out who was really responsible. That is, unless they took a selfie while they did it and the phone turns out salvageable enough to carry evidence of the responsible party when they look through the photos. If only real crimes were always this easy to solve.
Don't believe the hype
When it comes to Tesla's Cybertruck, there seem to be two kinds of people in the world. There are those who saw it as an embarrassing folly from the very beginning and those who believed they were looking at the future.
Unfortunately, photos like this show that the second group is a little too ready to believe the company's marketing department. If this thing gets stuck on a beach, it's not crossing any deserts without similar problems.
As if the theft wasn't bad enough
Every now and then, someone has to step out to their car, only to confront the unfortunate reality that someone else has stolen their wheels. Most of the time, they put the car up on cinder blocks to make the extraction easier and then just leave the blocks behind when they're done.
Sadly, whoever owns this car didn't even get to deal with a thief who was that competent. They seemed to think a milk crate would do the same job, but it's clear they turned to a life of crime after they failed physics class because this result should have been obvious. Even other thieves would cluck with disapproval at what they did to this poor driver's side skirt.
Uh oh, it's not hard to tell what happened here
Since it's abundantly clear that somebody needed to be told this, it's worth noting that some phone scammers will try to convince people they'll either be arrested or lose a bunch of money if they don't send over several thousand dollars worth of Apple or Amazon gift cards.
While it may sound obvious that no legitimate organization would ever ask for this, panic has a way of burying such suspicions until it's too late, and some people are great at stoking it. Still, it's unfortunate because a quick Google search would have told them everything they needed to know and saved them a bundle.
This isn't giving anyone their money's worth
This looks like a pretty shoddy pressure washing job, but there's a content to this that makes it seem particularly galling. Reddit user Canonconstructor said their landlord recently increased the monthly rent by $200 and justified it by promising building upgrades.
Soon after, this was the caliber of the pressure washing they were treated to. Anyone who expects an extra $200 a month from all of their tenants better put their back into it, and that's not what happened here.
By the time she saw it, it was too late
Situations like this are always rough to deal with, but at least in this case, they seem to come with a hard-learned lesson. As Reddit user SamuriGimli explained, she stepped on a blackberry before walking into her apartment. As a result, this isn't the only stain she tracked into the place.
Although she was concerned that this would cost her the security deposit, commenters suggested that OxiClean or hydrogen peroxide should get that right out. Although she wasn't aware she had stepped on the berry, she acknowledged that she shouldn't have walked on her carpet with her shoes on.
Somebody got a little bit confused
Considering how many packages of salmon there are here, it's hard to imagine somebody stocking this entire shelf without ever noticing the big sign behind it. They may very well be fresh, but they're certainly not pork chops.
At the same time, it's also possible that they got most of the way through their job before they noticed what they were doing. Let's not pretend that the temptation to just leave it after going through all that work wouldn't be powerful.
It's not as easy as it looks in the movies
Unless this cab driver just got out of an arcade with a Crazy Taxi machine, it seems like they were really hoping to get a big tip from their fare by taking a shortcut. However, their creativity didn't quite pay off.
Sure, the stunt drivers who work in action movies can make cities look like their personal playgrounds, but they're on sets that were built for their cars. Sadly, this photo is a good reminder that real-life stairs aren't built for movie magic.
How has this person not already crashed a bunch of times?
After going through a daily routine for long enough, it can be pretty easy for a car to fill with junk before the driver realizes it. That said, there are still limits on how much grace one can give someone like that before they become dangerous.
After all, if the trash is piling up so high that other drivers can see it at a glance, it's only creating a bigger and bigger blind spot. And this person can obviously forget about having passengers.
At least the next attempt has to be better than this
It's certainly hard to recognize this as such, but this mass of flat dough was supposed to go into multiple cookies. Reddit user AnnieApple_ felt bad for her mom and felt it was sweet of her to work hard on baking this, but it obviously wasn't the desired result.
As for what actually happened here, there are a few theories. The uploader believes her mom mistook baking powder for baking soda, while others think she didn't chill the dough beforehand or added too much butter. Maybe they'll find out next time.
Are they really sure they want to put the garden there?
Reddit user yatoo2 described this as their first vegetable garden, and frankly, that explains a lot. And if they were wondering why it was so hard for things to grow in it, it seems the circumstances behind this photo filled in the blanks.
Maybe this location made sense when they started it, but the Earth doesn't let the Sun's rays stay in one place for long. The closer a garden is to a house, the more likely that house is to overshadow it completely. Good luck growing anything when that happens!
It doesn't look like it's working
It must be pretty hot in this neighborhood, as that's usually a reason to leave out a little water bowl for any dogs in the area who might need some hydration. Yet, whoever left it here made it clear that, as far as they were concerned, the seagulls were on their own.
That said, it's unclear who they were hoping to stop with this other than considerate people who happen to have pet seagulls. Even if the seagulls could read this, everything about their existing respect for other people's food says they'd ignore it.
Was this person raised in a barn?
Air travel can be a test of patience, but nothing justifies abandoning basic decency—especially when it involves subjecting fellow passengers to your bare feet. Long flights are already uncomfortable enough without someone treating the seatback like a personal ottoman.
Sure, babies cry, but they get a pass. Grown adults airing out their toes at 30,000 feet? Not so much. Some things just shouldn't happen at cruising altitude.