12 Design flaws people were quick to point out

From hilarious spelling goofs to odd design choices, these images capture the delightful little blunders that make you pause—and maybe giggle. Join us for a tour of everyday moments made just a bit more interesting by the unexpected. Get ready to laugh, cringe, and wonder, “How did that happen?”

“Running track built in Thailand with right angles”

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Whoever designed this track definitely thought outside—well, more like at—a box. Running laps might count as interval training with all those sharp corners! Athletes beware: take those turns too fast and you'll be setting a personal best in right angles.

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What does this say?

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The future is…wait, what exactly is the future? Maybe this is a test to see if you're truly paying attention. That bold 'LEVEL UP' feels more like a challenge to decode the mystery of the message above it.

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“I have only one question. Why?”

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There are times in life when you just shrug and say, “Why?” This is one of them. Apparently, accessibility took a sharp left into confusion when they built this sidewalk.

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“How big is that penguin?”

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That penguin is definitely living large, or maybe the igloo downsized for the housing market. Scale means nothing in this kingdom! I can already picture the penguin trying to squeeze inside like, 'Yeah, this is fine.'

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“My parents' Disney Christmas decoration of Ellie and Carl has a messed-up eye on Ellie.”

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Nothing says Christmas like googly eyes in unexpected places. Poor Ellie—she’s either shocked by the festive spirit or just running on too much eggnog. Carl looks ready for adventure, while Ellie’s eye is adventuring elsewhere.

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“Need a mirror to read this.”

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Just what I needed: a lunchtime puzzle before my chopsticks. Who knew reading a label would turn into such a challenge? Next up: using a spoon blindfolded and a fork written in Morse code.

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“Found this on the instruction manual on my parents’ new Westinghouse washing machine..”

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Let’s just agree that ordinal numbers are hard. 1rd, 2st, 3nd—it’s anyone’s guess what comes next. At least assembling this washing machine manual is a fun exercise in surprise at every step.

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“Ah ,yes, Baby Cow”

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Iron Man’s lesser-known alter ego: Baby Cow! I was wondering when Marvel would take things in an unexpected direction. Parents everywhere, get ready for a new level of superhero moo-ves.

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“Just take down the sign...”

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Ah, classic marketing: announce the comeback and cancel it in the same sign. It’s not just gone for the season—it’s emotionally unavailable, too.

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“FedEx's attempt to show that a package was delivered. Clearly, it was just a photo of another package in the back of their truck.”

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Proof of delivery, or just proof that there are boxes inside a truck? Either way, my package’s adventures have never looked so mysterious. Thanks, FedEx, for really keeping us guessing.

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“Someone really wants it to be 5 o'clock”

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This clock totally gets me. Who cares about other hours when it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere? You know the designer was either a big fan of happy hour or just plain tired of telling time.

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“I love "Americe"”

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From now on, I only want to travel to 'Americe.' It sounds like a wintry place with a lot more glaciers. On second thought, maybe it's just classic Monday energy in label form.