Photos Of Epic Fails That Will Make You Happy That You Are Not In These People’s Shoes

Published on 07/02/2020

We are sure that not a single person on the planet can claim never to have done something silly and embarrassing. In the past, it was a lot easier to move on from these mortifying moments as soon as it ended. However, social media now lets our mistakes haunt us for weeks, months, even years. Take a look at people who screwed up and were caught in the act. You might let out a sigh of relief that it did not happen to you, but you should not get too complacent! After all, it might still happen.

The SUV Is Sinking

Wow. We do not know about you, but this looks like a lost cause by now. These kids did not know how to tell a boat and an SUV apart, so they now have to deal with the result of their mistake. It must suck.

The SUV Is Sinking

The SUV Is Sinking

Curiosity Killed The Car

We have all been there. Sometimes, you simply can’t pass up the chance to express your curiosity. The guy in the passenger seat just wanted to know what this button did. Sadly, he found out that the sunroof turns into a snowroof when winter rolls in.

Curiosity Killed The Car

Curiosity Killed The Car

What Is Taking So Long

In all honesty, this one is not too mad. Sometimes, you just get too tired to get it all right. Sadly, this is not ideal when you are hungry and could not wait to eat. What is taking so long anyway? Oh… we see.

What Is Taking So Long

What Is Taking So Long

Plug And Play… Oops

Did you lose or break your USB cord? If so, it is time to replace it. Sadly, electronics often come in bad packaging. We hope that you do not have to deal with this when you have to buy a new USB cord.

Plug And Play… Oops

Plug And Play… Oops

Read, Buy, Don’t Complain

We have proof that the country is in dire need of a better education system. It feels like the reading comprehension skills of the population keep going down! Folks, make sure you read before you buy.

Read, Buy, Don’t Complain

Read, Buy, Don’t Complain

Self-Rolling Baked Goodies

That is clearly what this thing here is. Might we remind you that boxes come with directions? You should read them first so that you can figure out how to use the product and get the bang for your buck.

Self-Rolling Baked Goodies

Self-Rolling Baked Goodies

How Not To Pump Gas

You need to avoid screwing this one up. After all, you might put the safety of everyone in the area in danger if you have no idea what you’re doing. Let us remind you that you can always ask for help.

How Not To Pump Gas

How Not To Pump Gas

Just Like In Cartoons

Yeah, we also thought that this does not happen outside of Looney Tunes cartoons. After all, the very idea of raining pianos is absurd. We have never seen such a thing happen in real life before this photo.

Just Like In Cartoons

Just Like In Cartoons

The Mailman Has Skills

Whoa, will you look at that? You do not see this on a daily basis. We are not referring to the package in the mail either. Can anyone tell us how the mailman even put the package in such a tight space?

The Mailman Has Skills

The Mailman Has Skills

Bicycle For Free

Sorry, but it does not look like the bike owner put in any effort at all. Normally, people lock the things that they do not want people to steal. Do you think that he returned to find the bike there? We doubt it.

Bicycle For Free

Bicycle For Free

Lying About Experience

Okay, it is not exactly the best idea to lie on your resume. However, it does not hurt to add in a white lie to land a job. You can usually learn things on the fly, but this probably does not apply to cooking jobs.

Lying About Experience

Lying About Experience

Sun Protection But Not Really

We can see the appeal of stick sunblock. After all, it is generally more convenient than the liquid ones. Despite this, you should not get complacent. You need to make sure that your entire body is covered!

Sun Protection But Not Really

Sun Protection But Not Really

Read Road Signs

Before you dive in, it would be wise to read the sign. We can’t really feel bad for this guy if he did not pay attention. It really is true that regrets come far too late for you to do anything about the situation.

Read Road Signs

Read Road Signs

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Who knows what happened here? Perhaps he was in a hurry since he got a call about an emergency. However, it looks like the cop was having a different kind of emergency. After all, he is at a McDonald’s!

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Hitting Two Birds With One Stone

We do not know if she was doing things wrong unintentionally or what. Could this be her first trip to the grocery store in her life? It is also possible that she just wanted to avoid going to the gym and did this to exercise.

Hitting Two Birds With One Stone

Hitting Two Birds With One Stone

The Exact Opposite

Sizes are arbitrary because every single one of us has a different standard. The truth is that it is all relative. However, we really do not think that anyone will look at this and think that it is a “small car.”

The Exact Opposite

The Exact Opposite

There Must Be Another Way

Accidents happen, that much is true. Despite this, a little common sense can help you prevent it all from happening. Dude, come on. The only one who is at fault in this situation would be you!

There Must Be Another Way

There Must Be Another Way

Technology Is Confusing

Something feels wrong about the picture. Do we need to explain this? Unfortunately, the older folk probably needs an explanation. It was sweet of them to plug it in, but this is not going to do anything.

Technology Is Confusing

Technology Is Confusing

Dad Is Not Amused

We highly recommend separating mini choppers and human hair. Just look at his face! Do you really need any other proof than this photo? Well, maybe a cool person can claim that it is a cool accessory.

Dad Is Not Amused

Dad Is Not Amused

Avoid Playing with Fire

This is one child that needs to stay away from anything burning. It is true that this is a good piece of advice for all of us. However, he should be separated from all fires for his own sake.

Avoid Playing with Fire

Avoid Playing with Fire

The Evidence Is Right There

Officer, why would you think that I’m stealing a light pole? I don’t know what you mean. Okay, the proof here was just too strong. They were very wrong if they assumed that they could get out of this one.

The Evidence Is Right There

The Evidence Is Right There

They Can’t See You

Court reporters do not have an easy job. If this was not enough, it is harder to do it when people can’t follow instructions. Even worse when they were just given the directions moments before that moment!

They Can’t See You

They Can’t See You

Always Check Before You Twist

You should always have a wine opener somewhere in the house. It is important when you need to go through one of those days. However, don’t forget that twist-off bottles do not need to be opened like this.

Always Check Before You Twist

Always Check Before You Twist

Transporting The Vehicle

We have no clue what took place here. However, we are sure that the small car owner was glad that it happened. Luckily, it could fit in the van. Otherwise, they would need to pay a lot to a towing company.

Transporting The Vehicle

Transporting The Vehicle

Looking Good Except…

This deck looks great! We just can’t wait for the final product of the project. The builder felt proud of his work until he noticed something that he failed to notice earlier on. Uh-oh, that can’t be good.

Looking Good Except…

Looking Good Except…

Too Lazy To Go Down

It can be nice to live in a high-rise. A lot of people like the fact that you are treated to views that bungalows can’t offer. Despite this, we are not sure if it’s worth the time and effort to go up and down.

Too Lazy To Go Down

Too Lazy To Go Down

Killing Time

We wonder if it has occurred to hear that she will need to wait a while before she can leave that spot. She needs to wait for everything to dry! Maybe she thought ahead and had a plan to pass the time.

Killing Time

Killing Time

Watch The Beard

Do you love your beard? If so, you should probably buy a beard net. Oh, they do not exist just yet? Well, this might be the idea that will get you millions of dollars. There is clearly a big market for such an item.

Watch The Beard

Watch The Beard

Keep An Eye On The Label

We can see why people would mistake this for regular wet wipes. They really do look similar. However, this is one thing that you should not use in the bathroom if you don’t want your nether regions to suffer.

Keep An Eye On The Label

Keep An Eye On The Label

Not Icing

Are you the sort of person who thinks that the icing is the best part of a cake? Sorry to burst your bubble, but this is actually melted plastic. Yes, this is not very appetizing, we know.

Not Icing

Not Icing

Not All Cans Are The Same

This is stupid and messy, which is bad enough. However, the truth is that it is very dangerous as well. Trust us, you do not want to know what will happen if anyone ever tosses a lit cigarette in there.

Not All Cans Are The Same

Not All Cans Are The Same

That Is Not A Screen Protector

Do you have a habit of dropping your phone? If this happens to you often, you should probably invest in a screen protector. Even though it looks like plastic film, you would be wise to learn the difference.

That Is Not A Screen Protector

That Is Not A Screen Protector

Drying Your Clothes

There are times when you really have to go but have no clean, dry clothes. If you are pressed for time, you should hold your horses and think it through. Don’t put it in the microwave. This is a bad, bad idea.

Drying Your Clothes

Drying Your Clothes

Just Use Print Screen

From this photo alone, we can already tell that his plan failed. We hope that he has since been made aware that the print screen feature is a thing. After all, it is a lot more effective than his method.

Just Use Print Screen

Just Use Print Screen

This Ain’t It

If you talk to the contractors, they will tell you that the closet doors have no problems. We, however, do not agree with that. Honestly, we will let you figure out exactly what is so wrong with them.

This Ain’t It

This Ain’t It

Could Be Better

This woman likely had very strange taste and believed that this was good. Maybe she was trying to disguise herself now that she is on the run from a terrible crime. Even so, this could be so much better.

Could Be Better

Could Be Better

Look Before Leaping

People tell us to look where you’re going for a reason. At any rate, we are sure that those shoes can’t be saved any longer. Let us hope that this woman was not wearing her favorite ones when she went here.

Look Before Leaping

Look Before Leaping

Lash Curling Gone Wrong

A lot of people are also so used to putting on their makeup that they can do it with their eyes closed. But when it is time to use the lash curler, you might want to put all of your attention on the task at hand.

Lash Curling Gone Wrong

Lash Curling Gone Wrong

Sweet Sweet Irony

This guy wanted to make a point, but he ended up disproving himself while he was at it. Dude, we are onto you. You could not have taken this photo if you did not use your phone either. What a hypocrite!

Sweet Sweet Irony

Sweet Sweet Irony

Start Them Young

What a wise little girl. She caught onto the fact that claw machines cheat. This was the reason she hopped right in to get the prize that she wants. There is nothing that was going to get in her way.

Start Them Young

Start Them Young

Much Longer Than Expected

This woman did not wake up on time, but there was no way she was leaving without looking dolled up. Sadly, nothing was happening no matter how long she worked on her? Lady, don’t forget to plug it in.

Much Longer Than Expected

Much Longer Than Expected

Everything But The Windshield

This prank was probably supposed to shock everyone. Maybe the driver just went through a car wash but was on the run. We are dying of curiosity here! We want answers and we want them right now.

Everything But The Windshield

Everything But The Windshield

Safety Standards

Looking at this photo, we are pretty sure that they did not do the proper safety protocols. We will let you decide for yourself. It seems like some people can’t be bothered to do things like this.

Safety Standards

Safety Standards

Avoid Doing This

This woman wanted to show the entire world her meal. However, we are sure that the photo and the meal won’t go well. We hope that someone introduced her to the idea of flat lay photography after this.

Avoid Doing This

Avoid Doing This

Sudden Snowstorm

It looks like the owner of the car was not expecting a snowstorm to happen. Well, that must suck for them. Folks, if you are getting a car like that, it is a good idea to check the weather all the time.

Sudden Snowstorm

Sudden Snowstorm

Lock Them Up

We do not know what this deliveryman had been up to with this stunt. Oh well, maybe they deserve the benefit of the doubt. It is possible that no one opened the door for them when he knocked on the door.

Lock Them Up

Lock Them Up

Something Very Wrong

Honestly, just about anyone in the world can figure out that things did not go right over here. The only thing we can say is that everyone managed to get away safely after the accident took place.

Something Very Wrong

Something Very Wrong

A Terrible Idea

Oof. Now, there are several ways that this situation played out. However, we can’t even imagine a single happy outcome in this situation. Hopefully, you take a lot better care of your car than this guy did.

A Terrible Idea

A Terrible Idea

Punishment For Entitled Drivers

This driver was in the wrong in this situation, there is no doubt about that. Maybe he assumed that the entire lane was exclusively for him. Needless to say, he was wrong about that. He learned the hard way.

Punishment For Entitled Drivers

Punishment For Entitled Drivers

Not Such A Good Idea

Are we sure that this was not an apocalypse movie? We bet that this person thought they lucked out by finding this parking spot. However, it proved to be a bad idea when the sun came out of hiding at last.

Not Such A Good Idea

Not Such A Good Idea

Similar But Very Different

We really think that this woman needs to be informed about what she should instead be doing. True, they look alike, but this is actually a fire hydrant. Please, everyone, ask for help when you need it.

Similar But Very Different

Similar But Very Different

Not Literally

How awful is the design on this sticker? We have no idea what the artist had in mind when they made it. Maybe comes in a 2 + 1 deal. If that is the case, the other one should say, “Don’t take this literally.”

Not Literally

Not Literally

Too Much Detergent

Anyone should be able to tell that things did not go as planned when this was taken. Well, who knows? It is not exactly impossible that they did this on purpose because they wanted to enjoy the bubbles.

Too Much Detergent

Too Much Detergent

Way Too Big

Some of us were not blessed with the skills to estimate spaces. However, we like to think we would have been able to guess that this was not going to fit in there. What were they thinking?

Way Too Big

Way Too Big

Elementary Physics

Yikes. Do we really need to explain that there is nothing good to come out of situations like this one? Everyone needs to be careful in case it bounces. Here is yet another cartoon moment in real life.

Elementary Physics

Elementary Physics

Locked And Found

Well, what can we say about this photo? At the very least, the owner will always have their keys on them. But the reason this is on the list is the fact that they will not be able to unlock it.

Locked And Found

Locked And Found

The Wrong Kind Of World Map

Many homes are decorated with the help of world maps, but there is something wrong about this one. This is not even an illustration of Earth! This person had no idea to tell our world and Westeros apart.

The Wrong Kind Of World Map

The Wrong Kind Of World Map

Ominous Treats

If you wanted our honest opinion, we really think that these treats should not be allowed in hospitals. After all, the sick and the elderly will receive them. Needless to say, it is not a very good idea to do that.

Ominous Treats

Ominous Treats

Nice Try

We have to hand it to him. He really did everything he could, but the new piece of furniture simply refused to budge. If you know this person, you might as well tell him how glorious UHaul is.

Nice Try

Nice Try

How To Use The Rice Cooker

Hey, are you all aware that most appliances will come with a manual as well? If you have no idea how to use your new toy, you should check it out. This guy was not just out of rice but a rice cooker too.

How To Use The Rice Cooker

How To Use The Rice Cooker

Strap It In

The coffin is now in the car, so there is nothing else to do but to deliver it to its resting place. However, this person clearly forgot to strap it in. Folks, this is not something that you ever want to happen to you.

Strap It In

Strap It In

Not That Literal

We can’t put the blame on the person for what they did. Kenny just wanted to have his piece and explain how to properly go about this. Sadly, we all know that things do not always go as planned.

Not That Literal

Not That Literal

It’s Right There

Okay, so it is possible that you had no corkscrew around. However, there is such a thing called a swiss knife. It comes with a number of tools inside, and it usually comes with a corkscrew among others.

It’s Right There

It’s Right There

That’s What The Binoculars Are For

What was this lady up to in this photo? To us, it looks like she was just birdwatching when a person took the photo. The hobby is not an issue, but the problem here is the step stool. What on earth is it for?

That’s What The Binoculars Are For

That’s What The Binoculars Are For

So-Called Contractors

There is no doubt in our minds that there are a number of bad contractors in the world. Just take this photo as proof. You know what, we have no idea how they got the jobs in the first place.

So-Called Contractors

So-Called Contractors

Breast Cancer Awareness Done Wrong

What a very interesting picture. Just so you know, the red dye was added as a tribute to the Breast Cancer Awareness movement. Sadly, we are sure that people thought of hell when they came across it.

Breast Cancer Awareness Done Wrong

Breast Cancer Awareness Done Wrong

Mixing Soda and Mentos

Unless you have been living underneath a rock, you must be familiar with this combo already. This is not exactly as huge of a fail as our other entries, but it definitely made us take a walk down memory lane.

Mixing Soda and Mentos

Mixing Soda and Mentos

Keep The Cap On

You should always keep a pen on your person. Trust us, you are going to need one of these one way or another. However, the challenge here is to ensure that the cap is on. This woman found out all about it…

Keep The Cap On

Keep The Cap On

Think Things Through

This man did not think very carefully when he made his plan. He is a hardworking guy, but there are times when you miss certain details. We are keeping our fingers crossed that he was able to sort it out.

Think Things Through

Think Things Through

Starting A Trend

The neighbor must have gotten duct tape on the hand and left it on whatever surface that he found. A different person assumed that he was just labeling the can and did so as well. That’s not a bad idea!

Starting A Trend

Starting A Trend

The Pole Hit The Car

If you saw this photo without any context, you will probably assume that the pole just came up out of nowhere. However, we all know that poles and cars do not work this way. Lady, this one is your fault.

The Pole Hit The Car

The Pole Hit The Car

Peppa Pig Pesos

You know what they say about desperate times and desperate measures. This person wanted to pay for their purchase, and they got lucky. This must be the only one who will accept this form of payment.

Peppa Pig Pesos

Peppa Pig Pesos

Squeezing Through

Earlier in the list, we told you that UHaul is going to solve the problem of the guy with the couch. However, this might not actually be the best idea in this situation. Perhaps a different service provider needs to be contacted. If you ask us, this is not going to work out for anyone involved.

Squeezing Through

Squeezing Through

Cleaning Keys

We use our keyboards all the time, and yet we tend to forget to look after them. This person took matters into their own hands. Sadly, they were very misguided. Keep boiling water away from your keyboard!

Cleaning Keys

Cleaning Keys

They Sound Close Enough

Oh boy. We hope that this incident made him learn his lesson. Kids, do not forget to check the instructions from your professor. After all, the two things do not seem to be related at all.

They Sound Close Enough

They Sound Close Enough

Oopsy Daisy

Most people are aware that televisions are not light. They are actually quite heavy. However, this guy did not get the memo. He could have at least ensured that it was secured, but it was far too late by then.

Oopsy Daisy

Oopsy Daisy

A Tight Spot

It is always nice to have a pet around. However, you should probably get something that suits your current situation. It turns out that if you want a snake, you should have a pretty good arm to go with it.

A Tight Spot

A Tight Spot

Sun Protection But Not Really

A stick sunblock is better than a liquid one in many ways. However, you should not forget that you need to rub it all over your body. This guy forgot about that and found out about it later in the day.

Sun Protection But Not Really

Sun Protection But Not Really

Cats Hate Water

It is common sense that you need to be extremely careful when you bathe your cat. After all, we all know just how much they despise water! This fellow did not take the necessary measures and came out worse for wear. We doubt that he will ever forget again.

Cats Hate Water

Cats Hate Water