People Who Learned The Hard Way
Have you ever done something you know you shouldn't have done? It happens more than we'd like to admit, and sometimes we end up regretting it.
You're about to see everyone who instantly regretted their actions. It's like they had a devil and an angel on their shoulders, but they all decided to listen to the devil. Some people are good at learning from other people's mistakes and some people have to make the mistakes on their own.
When The Mover Overestimates His Abilities
Do you see what happens when you get fancy with stuff? I can't tell if those are Skittles on the ground, but if they are, that's a lot of wasted candy.
This is what happens when you try to lift something that is obviously too heavy for you to lift. You end up with a floor full of Skittles. Just ask a friend to help next time, or don't pack the boxes so darn full.
No. She. DIDN'T!
A peanut is small, and I'm glad she knew that. While an elephant is pretty big, the moon is gigantic. She felt the pressure of the situation and dropped the ball on national TV.
This is definitely a lesson learned for her. I honestly don't know what happened here. How could you make a mistake this big this publically? I really hope that she learned her lesson about jumping into things too quickly before thinking about them. This should not have been her final answer.
When You Open Paint In The Car
It would be best if you never opened paint in a moving vehicle. There could always be a bump approaching, or you might need to make an abrupt stop.
This person learned the hard way. Just wait until you get home to open the can of paint. You aren't painting anything in the car, therefore you don't need to have the can of paint open in the car. While were talking about paint lessons, always make sure that your paint cans have well fitting lids.
Did He Write His Will?
I hope this man wrote his will before attempting this. The average person wouldn't consider doing something this reckless, but here he is.
What lesson he learns here largely depends on if this backfires or not. I honestly do not understand how that ladder is still standing right now. It is not abiding by the laws of physics and it's making me very nervous. I really hope that this guy didn't get seriously hurt or injured.
Parking In The Wrong Spot
Everyone with a vehicle knows better than to park in the way of a garbage truck. Things could get ugly, but luckily, this person got out of this without any real damage.
Please, people, don't make sanitation workers work around your illegally parked cars. They will retaliate. And even if they're too nice to retaliate, you should just be a courteous human being. We think that this inconsiderate car parker definitely got what he deserved.
Wrong Turn, Lady
This could be anyone's fault, depending on the situation. There aren't any cones in front of the wet concrete, which is a problem. Unless they're out of the picture or under the car, the workers shouldn't have left this space without cones.
If I saw some concrete that had been freshly poured in the middle of the road, I probably would have done the same thing if there weren't any warnings. I hope these construction workers learned better safety protocols.
There Go Your Keys
When you go skydiving, you shouldn't jump out of an airplane with any of your personal items on your person. This is what happens when you do that, my friends.
The best case scenario here is that he loses his keys. The worst case scenario is that those keys seriously hurt somebody after falling from thousands of feet. You really should take a moment to think before launching your body out of a moving airplane.
Not A Good Idea
Isn't it common knowledge that cats aren't fond of water? This man is screaming as if he's in the most pain you can imagine. The claws on that kitty are probably very sharp.
If you are going to take a bath with your cat, make sure that you're wearing some protective clothing. Chain mail might be a good option. There's no way that you're getting out of the bath without a scratch on you if you go in without a shirt.
Trusting The Horse
You can't always trust animals this much. You never know what might happen if it were to fail. This man's trust in this horse is astronomical but also a bit foolish.
The horse may have every intention of clearing the jump, but if he makes one wrong move, this guy is going to be in a world of pain. Let's just let horses jump over poles from now on. Humans should be on horses, not under them.
It Clearly Says "Do Not Bend"
The person who delivered this diploma should be ashamed of themselves. The package clearly says "do not bend," and they even left the words facing up! This isn't very cool.
That means that this person paid a whole lot of money to get a college education only to end up with a bent diploma stuck in their mailbox. This delivery person could have at least tried to knock on the door of this home to see if anyone was available to take the package.
"Use A Knife"
If you aren't an expert at opening wine, then you should leave it to those who know what they're doing. For future reference, once the cork goes in, you stop pushing on the knife.
I don't think there's any way to get the knife and cork out now without pouring out all the wine. Well, I guess it's time to drink an entire bottle of wine. At least now this person has an excuse to indulge.
Don't Leave Things In Water In The Cold Weather
When you leave things in water outside when the weather looks like this, you can bet things will freeze. This guy left his mop in the bucket, but how will he get it out?
It's a good thing that ice melts pretty quickly. He can probably just bring the whole ice block inside, put it in his sink, and wait for time to work its magic. Eventually, the block will melt and he'll have his mop back.
Caught Up
Well, two people are in the wrong here. Mom shouldn't keep secrets from Dad, and Dad shouldn't yell at Mom for going to a restaurant.
They need to work on a compromise. But also, neither of them is tech-savvy enough to know how a group chat works, so maybe they both have bigger problems. What's wrong with going to a restaurant anyway? I mean it depends when these texts were sent because I understand not going to a restaurant at the height of a pandemic...
The Instructions Are Right There
Well, this is unfortunate. Even with the instructions right there, this person decided to install this roll of toilet paper the worst way possible.
How do you even do this? Toilet paper is very self-explanatory in its design. It really hard to mess it up. There is a hole in the middle of the roll, and that's the part that the tube goes through. I don't know how I can make it any simpler than that.
What Was He Thinking?
He only had one thing on his mind: fun. It's unfortunate that his size got in the way of what he wanted that day.
I don't know how he ended up getting out of that. Maybe he's still there. Here's a pro tip for you: if you're a full sized adult, don't try to fit yourself into child sized places. This guy had to learn that lesson the hard way. For all we know, he's still stuck in that spiral.
Looking At This Hurts
There may be three mattresses there, but this is still going to hurt.
It's going to hurt even more since he doesn't have a shirt on to absorb the contact on his belly. Let's just say if you ever have the opportunity to jump onto a bunch of air mattresses from several stories high, don't do it. The best case scenario is that the plastic slaps against your skin. Worst case scenario, you end up in the hospital.
Here's What A Broken Neck Looks Like
This man is asking for a broken neck. There's no reason he should be doing this, and someone in that gym should've stopped him. That might be a light weight for some, but this is still dangerous.
If you want to improve your balance while you're lifting weights, find another way to do it. This exercise is nothing but a quick way to break your neck. Be careful when you're at the gym! At least this guy has a spotter, but still.
Instant Regret
He made a choice, and he's living with the consequences, but it does not look like he's having an easy time of it.
That face definitely says "I'm never doing this again." Do you think he offered to pick her up or do you think she asked him if she could have a boost? Either way, he should have politely refused. He could have said that he had a back injury or something like that.
Life On The Edge
Some people live life on the straight and narrow, and others live on the edge.
If you're like this guy, you probably don't fear heights or know what being mortal means. I like a clean window as much as the next guy, but I don't like a clean window enough to risk my neck for it. This is definitely not okay. really hope that there was a net under him or something. This is terrifying.
"My Accidental Sacrifice In The Name Of Art. Goodbye, Eyelashes"
She knows now that she shouldn't have attempted this. When it comes to art, you have to sacrifice, but some sacrifices weigh heavier than others.
Now, the majority of her eyelashes are gone. Well, how long do you think eyelashes take to grow back? A couple of weeks maybe? She should be back to her normal self by the end of the month. For a while, she is going to look pretty naked around the eyes, though.
That's Not How You Check If It's Working
Maybe this man didn't want to pay for a vasectomy, so he opted to do it on his own.
Seriously, what on Earth does he think is going to happen here? Let this be a warning to all the men out there: never put a chain saw between your legs for any reason whatsoever. If you need to stabilize a chainsaw, get a friend to hold it for you or something. Why wasn't the guy holding the camera helping him out?
Special Delivery
This was the hardest ride home of his life. Making sure that TV didn't slip into the streets took all of his energy, and you can tell by the look on his face.
Sometimes it is worth it to pay for delivery. This is one of those times. This guy could have just paid the 20 bucks to have this TV delivered to his house. Now he has to risk breaking it and breaking his motorbike on the drive home.
Seems Legit
It seems like this could work. Perhaps the ladder will keep the tree from falling over once he's done cutting it.
Maybe he's done this before, but the laws of gravity don't play around. I think people should have to pass a test before they're allowed to use a ladder. If you don't understand the laws of physics, you shouldn't be allowed to climb over four feet. Society would be a lot safer that way.
Pray For Him
I hope he doesn't work like this all the time. All it takes is one accident and this man will get crushed! He's a pro, but that still doesn't look safe.
One wrong move and this guy isn't going to have any intact ribs anymore. This just seems like a recipe for disaster. What do you think? Would you get under a car like this under any circumstances? If the answer to that isn't a resounding no, you should probably reevaluate your priorities.
He Tried It
He knew better than to try this, but he still did it. It looks like that was a milkshake and the dog wants to have a taste. Nice move, dude.
Sometimes taking the extra step to take off your bike helmet before you try to drink a milkshake is the right thing to do. Learn from this guy's mistake. Don't try this one at home. I bet he never got the milk smell out of his helmet.
Never Play With Hammers
Ladies and gentlemen, this is why you should never play with hammers! This man's face was probably in pain for at least 30 minutes before it started to feel better.
I'm surprised that these antics didn't lead to a broken nose. If you don't want to end up in the hospital, don't throw hammers and your friends' faces. It's as simple as that, really. This guy probably wishes that he could go back in time to before his friend threw a hammer at his face.
Must Have Taken A Few Accidents
It's unclear what circumstances would make it logical to walk through a door that clearly looks into jars of milk...
But clearly, it happened enough times to require a sign. Do people seriously think that a fridge is an exit? Because this fridge doesn't go anywhere except to a whole bunch of milk. Maybe people think it's a magical milk fridge kind of like the wardrobe that leads kids to Narnia. One can only hope.
The Real Origin Of Catmilk
What came first, the cat or the cat milk? Either way, it would seem a little messed up to want to feed a cat its own milk if it's not a kitten.
For everyone who is confused, cat milk is a variety of milk that is safe for cats to drink because it doesn't have any lactose in it. Contrary to popular belief, regular cow's milk is not all that great for cats. A lot of cats are lactose intolerant.
That's Not How That Works
Imagine if your sibling having a child was the way to completely switch your gender. Just like that, in the moment of their birth, you would wake up a man when you went to sleep as a woman.
I really hope that this person is joking and they know that the correct thing to say is that they can't wait to see if they have a neice or a nephew. How can you actually be this stupid?
Nevermind The "Clip" Part
A manager taped a piece of paper to a clipboard when, with half the effort, they could've used it the way it was meant and just clipped it.
Perhaps the stress of preparing for this meeting got the best of them. I'm sorry, but if you don't know how to use a clipboard, then I don't think you deserve to manage a team of people. Management takes some real brainpower. I'm not convinced that this person has any brainpower.
An Explosion Waiting To Happen
Hopefully, this woman didn't need to find out the risks of smoking a cigarette right beside a cage full of propane. Out of all the walls in the world she could have sat against...
I guess this is how evolution works. As if smoking wasn't bad enough for you already, this woman found a way to put her life in jeopardy yet again. Let's just hope that all of those propane tanks are empty for her sake.
It's The Thought That Counts
Reddit user moby323 posted this with the caption, "I wanted to cook my wife a fancy meal for her birthday, so I started with a slow-cooked homemade chicken stock. After simmering for hours, the recipe said to pour it through a strainer."
If you ever wondered why some recipes give very simple, very explicit directions ("strain stock into a bowl" for instance), this is why. Chicken stock is liquid gold. This photo is so tragic.
Patience Is Key
This poor woman was waiting in line for five whole minutes behind these standing mannequins before she realized that they weren't going to move any time soon.
You could tell from her stance that she was even getting impatient. I wonder how long it took her to realize that the people she was standing behind weren't real. We know she was there long enough for a stranger to snap a picture of her without her noticing.
Simply Following Instructions
You can't blame whoever filled in these instructions because, technically, if you were to read it literally, he filled in what was asked.
That doesn't justify why he deemed the obvious location to be more valuable information than the date, though. Now nobody knows when this smoke detector was installed so how will anyone know when it's supposed to be replaced? Just don't make the same mistake this guy made when you're labeling things in your own home.
Lost In Translation
Reddit user mirandaasantos posted this photo with the caption, "The car insurance lady asked my mom for the front, rear, & side views but she didn't get the memo.."
Did the woman not wonder why a car insurance lady would need this kind of image taken at a police station first? Obviously, she meant that she wanted photos of the front and rear of the vehicle. Although, this is a pretty adorable mistake to make.
Don't Mess With Tony Hawk
Literal, actual Tony Hawk posted this to Instagram with the caption, "The woman seated in front of me rudely cut me off while boarding because she assumed I wasn't in first class. Then she watched me in Parental Guidance."
This is what they mean when they say that karma will get you back if you just let it. The next time you judge someone by their outward appearance, remember this moment and how foolish this lady looked.
The Price Of Art
Imagine if all the museums agreed to give up one of the most famous and valuable art pieces in the world so that some random can sell it online for just 20 dollars.
That would never happen. Why would you even ask if it was the original Starry Night? The original Starry Night is priceless. I really hope that this person was joking because otherwise, I'm worried about the state of humanity. He can't be this stupid, right?
Hating On "Marinara"
I don't think that smoking pizza ingredients is that good for you either but to each their own. I wouldn't go as far as asking people to unfriend me due to their unconventional dietary choices. Can marinara sauce even be smoked?
Obviously, this is a person who can't spell marijuana properly— which is suspicious because this person seems both high and judgmental of people who get high at the same time. Something fishy is going on here.
Some Products Aren't Meant To Be Tried On
It turns out that behind every sign is a whole story, although we don't want to hear some of those stories. We're just going to leave this one to the imagination.
No, you absolutely cannot try on condoms before you buy them under any circumstances. Let's just hope that this never actually happened and that someone just put this sign near this product as a joke. Nobody would be this stupid in real life, right?
"No Diving" In The Toilet
The fact that someone, at some point, looked down at the toilet and thought that they would really like to go for a swim in there is unfathomable. Mostly because they wouldn't even fit.
Do you think someone actually tried to dive in a toilet so this sticker had to be included in the next model, or do you think someone put this sticker here as a joke? I feel like this is joke territory, although I've been wrong before...
We All Need A Little Pick-Me-Up
The last thing that anyone needs are some smug paper towels telling us that everything is going to be OK while we clean up a very avoidable mess we created.
Everything is clearly not okay. It must be so satisfying to crumple up those pieces of paper towel after you're done wiping the floor with them before you throw them in the garbage. That will show them what happens when you try to get all inspirational.
Oh, These Astrology Girls
Once you've dated a girl who needs to know all about your birth chart, you don't need to go through that again because now you know everything there is to know. Book closed.
This person gets it, and they aren't about to walk down that road again. Do people seriously believe that the time that they were born says anything about them other than the age that they are down to the minute? I don't trust people who believe in astrology.
How Did This Even Happen?
I'm not an expert on kayaking, but I have a feeling that you're supposed to take it off the SUV before putting it into the water, even if it is the pool in your yard. This person forgot about that.
I don't know how this disaster happened and I don't know that I really want to know. All I care about is that everyone is safe and that these people have really good car insurance.
6:30 A.M. Seems Really Early Anyway
This was basically their subconscious taking over letting them know that they don't need to get up at 6:30 a.m. for anything or anyone... and they don't need a calculator either, for that matter.
This is what happens when you try to set your phone alarm when you're either too tired or too drunk to operate a cell phone properly. Next time that happens, you should just ask Siri to set your alarm for you.
Time To Get A New One
This is why it's important not to mess around with your toys or electronics in an experimental way—it's just going to end up broken or stuck in a way you can't fix. This can't be fixed.
It's a good thing Nintendo has a good warranty policy. Hopefully, they can get these parts replaced so they can get back to pulling weeds and catching fish on their Animal Crossing island. Learn from this person's mistake. Don't let this happen to you.
Kids Are The Worst
Kids aren't ones for thinking about the feelings of other people until they're in their late 20s and they realize that they should have been nicer to adults all along.
Always be nice to adults. Mabe in a few years this kid will grow out of his bad habits and he'll be able to properly appreciate the people in his life who send him text messages on his birthday. A "thank you" would have been nice.
No One Would Eat This
When your mom is keto and wants to make you a non-keto dinner, you're going to end up with something that looks like uncooked chicken on a ton of melted cheese. This is so gross.
You're better off just making your own dinner at this point. Why even bother asking mom if this is what ends up on your plate? Or maybe you could try ordering in from a restaurant that doesn't serve flavorless garbage. This does not look appetizing in the slightest.
They'll Never Speak Again, So
The thing about group projects in college is that there really isn't a point in learning your partners' names because you're likely never going to speak again anyway...
Unless you became Facebook friends, then you'll randomly like each other's stuff forever. Although, in this case, it was Eric who was in the wrong. This person was clearly making a joke and quoting Kamala Harris. Eric didn't get the cultural reference. Has he been living under a rock?
Oil Is Oil, Right?
There are just some lessons in life that you're going to have to learn the hard way... Like canola oil is not the same as the oil you need to make your car run smoothly.
This girl saw that her oil levels were low, so she did what she thought was right. she has the whole internet in her pocket and she didn't even think to Google "can I put canola oil in my car?"
It Probably Just Tasted Starchy
I appreciate the commitment to wanting to live a life of zero waste, but pouring pasta water into my pour-over is where I would draw the line.
The line goes to the sink, where that water belongs. Pasta water is full of starch, which means that the coffee probably tasted really starchy. Plus, water is free. You can just turn on the sink and get some more free water with which to make your coffee.
