Everyone forgets things now and then—be it a birthday, an anniversary, or even an apple that got left in a bag until it turned to mush.
But some folks manage to forget in ways that are so extreme, it's hard not to wince. Ahead, you’ll find some unforgettable tales of forgetfulness, complete with all the cringeworthy consequences, straight from social media.
Is That You, Winnie?
Ever forget there's a bear in your warehouse? Yeah, same here.
It's surprisingly easy to overlook locking up a 600-pound animal fresh out of hibernation and ready to eat.
Deep, deep cleaning
When you're scrubbing every nook and cranny of a space, it's easy to wind up in a pretzel-like contortion, or even find that you've burrowed your way into a tight space.
That's what's happened here, as an overly zealous employee got so caught up in their oven-scrubbing duties that they failed to notice the door latching shut behind them.
That's One Way To Do It
This work crew is using their digger to serve as an impromptu forklift. It seems to be working (for now, at least), but this has to be in violation of every OSHA code on the books.
Making matters worse, or at least a bit funnier, is that the person in the white helmet has a "safety first" sticker on their helmet.
That's Not Scary At All
This is what you get for leaving your Halloween decorations out way past the holiday.
Now your yard looks less festive and more like a crime scene in the snow. Don't be surprised if a neighbor calls the cops.
This Isn't A Loss For The People Who Ordered This Pizza
That baking sheet will definitely come in handy — I know I'd use it all the time. It might even inspire them to make more homemade pizza.
The real crime here, though, is thinking they could sneak corn onto a pizza like no one would notice.
I Bet This Would Be Yummy
Think of it as a wine slushie — refreshing and a little unexpected.
Plus, it saved them the hassle of wrestling with a stubborn cork, so that's a win in itself.
Everyone's Favorite Flavor!
Someone forgot to label these ice cream cakes, so they decided to have a little fun with it.
Once again, it's looking like a pretty sweet situation for the person who didn’t make this mistake.
Mixing Paint Was Not In The Training Manual
In case you're curious, this is the result of not properly securing the lid on a paint mixing machine.
I have plenty of questions, but my main one is: who's buying bright yellow paint?
Hey, It Works
I'm really curious about the kind of person who keeps jumper cables in a spot that's easier to find than their dog leash.
How on earth did he manage to put it somewhere so hard to find?
At Least It Tastes Delicious!
There's nothing quite like freshly baked bread... except maybe a metal spoon to go with it.
At least you can't just bite into a loaf of bread, so nobody had to worry about ruining their teeth!
A Parking Incident
This person was excited to show their neighbor their new underground garage, but they forgot their Jeep was parked on top of it.
The outcome speaks for itself.
That Is One Angry Pooch
This guy who works at a doggie daycare got this picture from his manager telling him he forgot someone.
The dog looks upset but not surprised. This probably isn't the first time.
Now That's Just Bad Luck
Imagine finding a security tag on your suit right before you go into an interview? There could not be worse timing for that.
How did he not notice when he was putting it on?
Well, That's Too Bad
This is what you get when the drain plugs slip your mind before taking the boat out. At least it was securely tied to the dock—otherwise, it would've drifted away to a watery grave.
That Is A Lot Of Snow
I have a feeling that if there was snow coming, it would have been cold enough that leaving your window open was foolish, to begin with.
How would you even get it all out?
French French French
They put it on there enough times you would have thought they would have remembered to add the French translation.
No one bothers to proofread anything anymore. It's a real shame.
Yummy?
In case you ever wondered, this is what cookies look like when you don't put flour in the batter, which seems like a pretty big mistake to make.
I would probably still eat them, though.
Of All The Bad Luck
Hopefully, this person didn't get too far without noticing they left their ticket and passport behind!
I've done this a few times with my phone, but always notice right away, so fingers crossed.
Isn't This Your Job?
I'll admit, I've painted myself into a corner before...but I'm an amateur so it's not that bad.
This man is clearly a professional who forgot the number one rule about his job.
I Think You Forgot Something Important
If you thought the spoon left in the bread was bad, we introduce: shovel paved of in the middle of a road.
You can recover the bread spoon pretty quickly but that shovel is there for life.
Well, This Is Terrifying
It's troubling that this chocolate bunny's face and body just kind of slide down and pooled at the bottom instead of melting into a blob.
It looks so creepy! But, still delicious I'm sure.
What An Elaborate Plan
The person who posted this said a Jehovah's Witness forgot to put their parking brake on when they came knocking and then this happened. This was their plan all along.
You have no choice but to listen to them while they wait for their car to be taken out of your pool.
I Wonder If This Is The Same Person Who Forgot Their Passport?
This seems pretty on-brand for them.
To be fair, in the rush and stress of getting ready to travel, this could have happened to anyone who wasn't paying close enough attention.
That's One Way To Make An Impression
This father was reminded, many times, that they were taking their kids to a church function that afternoon.
Guess he forgot the memo and wore this super appropriate but clearly a little inappropriate shirt.
It's Alive!
This is what happens when you leave caramel on the stove for too long. It looks like a tiny planet that's about to explode.
Also, they're probably never going to get that pot clean.
It Still Works?
This little kid forgot their lunch bag at school so they had to bring their lunch in this the next day.
Apparently, this is something that a child can get suspended for these days!
They Paid The Ultimate Price: Illiteracy
Leaving your eReader on the roof of your car was a bad move, and having it rain and ruin it was just the icing on the cake.
But the ultimate downside here is the impending illiteracy that will come from not reading anymore. Sorry.
Classic Cat Move
A cat's purpose in life is to destroy everything you love and they take that job super seriously.
That's why if you forget to put the lid back on the pizza, you have no one to blame but yourself.
Now That Is Quick Thinking
This is the kind of thinking on your feet we should want in our officers.
Although, I'm pretty sure the keys to those are pretty universal, so hopefully no one gets any ideas.
That's A Crappy Situation
You can't be mad at the Roomba in this situation. The only person you can be mad at is yourself, for forgetting to clean up the puppy poop after they had a little accident.
At least you probably won't forget ever again.
Think You're Forgetting Something Here?
I would call you, law firm on the back of a bus, only you forgot to leave a phone number!
Was it one those "pay by letter" situations and they couldn't be bothered?
I'd Still Eat It
Turns out that Snickers is sometimes forgetful and doesn't put chocolate on their candy bars.
It would be disappointing at first, but then I would be totally fine with it and eat it anyway.
That's A Great Look
This is what happens when you forget to bring the appropriate footwear to your lab where you'll be working with dangerous chemicals.
Better safe than sorry. You don't want to hurt your feet.
How Did They Not See This Happening?
I can't imagine that this didn't smell awful long before it got to this point.
It seems reckless to work on your computer by candlelight...or to do anything by candlelight these days.