The Most Hilarious Life ‘Fails’ You’ll Ever See

By / September 3, 2025

Everybody has a bad day or does something stupid once in a while, but in the days of Instagram and Twitter, the whole world gets to laugh at your bad decisions, forever and ever. We’ve put together a glorious list of the absolutely best examples of bad critical thinking skills. Look it over and enjoy. Remember these the next time you feel like you just made the dumbest mistake of your life.

A Really Flat Screen

Ouch… Whoever did this has probably learned their lesson for life.

First, secure the TV to the wall, and then, let go of it.

Making Your Territory

This guy’s neighbor used duct tape to secure the crack in their trash can lid, but they assumed he was marking the bin with their apartment number.

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They decided to continue the trend and it’s actually not a terrible idea.

Starbucks

As much as we love Starbucks, we can’t help but enjoy these advertising faux-pas. For a multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves and the world’s largest coffeehouse chain, it’s nice to know they also make mistakes.

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If only their Baristas could try a little harder when writing down our names when taking our order. Is that too much to ask?

A for Effort

It’s always a good thing for people to be involved with the maintenance of their cars.

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That, however, is not the way to go about it.

Minimalist Architecture Taken Too Far

Good thing that door is there, hey? After all, you need privacy when you go to the bathroom. But walls? Walls are so last season. It’s all about openness now.

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The trick is to just imagine the walls are there when you’re using the bathroom. All the cool kids are doing it.

Fishing Isn’t Easy

Fishing is an art that requires trickery. However, fish often outsmart the fisherman.

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In this photo, you can see that this fish swam right up to the poles and in front of the fishers, almost as to say to them “in your face buddies.” Well, the joke is definitely on the fishermen.

Hold That Pose

You look great, but unfortunately, your dinner is going to be missing a little something.

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When did taking pictures of food actually become more important than eating it?

Extreme Parking

The first person must have thought this was a clever parking space and everyone followed suit.

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Things were fine until the sun came out.

Cookies to Die For

Are these the cookies of choice at wakes and funerals or do you eat them and then die?

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Either way, we’ll take a pass, thanks.

Dysfunctional Balcony

The upper balcony looks pretty sweet, right? But the lower balcony? If you’ve ever played Sims, this kind of setup will look familiar.

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We were unapologetic indulgers of that evil pastime of putting sims in a room or on a balcony and then taking away the door to see what they do. But it’s not the kind of thing we ever expected to see in real life.

The Snowmobile

The owner of this convertible either forgot to check the weather forecast or this snowstorm was extremely sudden.

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Yikes! That’s going to be a hard one to clean out!

Square Peg, Round Hole

While we appreciate this guy’s tenacity, that is never going to fit.

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Someone give him the number for U-Haul.

Where’s the Lid?

This guy decided that the warnings at gas stations are for lesser men.

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Those bags will definitely keep it safe, don’t worry.

Bath Time With Kitty

Cats are not known for enjoying bath time.

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That being said, why did this guy think it was a good idea to share the bath with his cat, naked?

Keep Off the Glass!

Someone took the message from this ad a little too literally and decided it was time to break some glass and cause a real mess, a real ‘glass’ act if you ask us!

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At this rate, advertisers should be very careful what they post on their signage, there might be some ‘glass’ warfare next time.

Not so Sweet 16

Sweet 16th birthday. It doesn’t get any better than that. Well, actually, it does. There’s news, and politics, and student loans and having to earn your own money.

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So basically, sweet 16 is our way of trying not to cry when thinking about the loss of our childhood. Anyway, happy birthday darling! I made you a cake… Oh lord…

A Bone to Pick

We understand the sentiment, but would definitely recommend removing this from your car before anyone takes it too literally.

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We appreciate the pun, but we’d start scratching off that sticker, ASAP!

Never Lose Your Keys Again

This is a great way to keep track of your keys, it’s just too bad that you can never unlock this lock again either.

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Next time just try your regular old key finder, guys.

Shiver Me Timbers

This is just all kinds of bad. These people have obviously never carried wood in their car before; isn’t it obvious that if the pieces are that big and that close to the window, you need to put something to protect the glass? Guess not.

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Next time just secure your wood, guys!

A Pool of Blood?

It’s always a good idea to bring more attention to worthy causes, and Breast Cancer Awareness is one of the worthiest, but it seems like they didn’t quite achieve the pink color they were going for…

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We wouldn’t want to be the maintenance staff of this building.

Pumping Gas Zoolander Style

If no one ever taught you how to properly fill up your tank, please ask for help.

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Otherwise, it will not end well, for you or for anybody else in the vicinity.

Blocking the View

The best and worst thing about modern-day technology is that everyone has a camera within reach. Professional photographers would probably describe it as too many chefs in one kitchen.

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All those other cameras would otherwise be fine to have around, but one of them is tactlessly blocking the view from the camera that matters most.

A Watched Pot

We all know the famous saying “a watched pot never boils,” but it most certainly won’t boil if you put it on the wrong burner.

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But honestly, this happens to everyone, especially when you are really hungry and discover that you’ve been heating air for the last ten minutes.

A Small Glitch

Good job building that deck, and hey, you’ll also always have a saw around for any unexpected needs that may arise.

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We can’t even imagine the frustration this person must have felt when they realized what happened.

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Saying we were never self-proclaimed adrenaline junkies would be an understatement. We would much rather stay indoors. Indoors is where solid ground is. Solid ground is good.

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There once was a time we thought we could be persuaded into trying kayaking but a single glance at the sheer horror on these women’s faces and we know those days are over.

Let Me Out

This delivery person must have been sure that if he knocked someone would answer, otherwise this doesn’t make any sense.

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Or maybe he knew someone was home and not answering and decided to make them pay.

Ohhh, Icing

That looks delicious but turns out, it isn’t icing, it is melted plastic, and not only do you have to somehow clean your oven, but your house is also going to smell like burnt plastic, forever!

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Next time you feel like baking, please make sure you put the food on an oven-safe plate, folks. Otherwise, get ready to buy a new oven.

Coffin Security Comes First

We’ll say it again people, please tie things down.

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Nobody wants to meet your dead relative on the freeway.

Tap Shower

There is no use for water to run onto the handle of a faucet. Think of all the crazy watermarks and just the general pointlessness of it all.

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We’ve seen some real fails when it comes to bathroom designs, yet it seems that this one takes the cake for creativity.

Uh-Oh!

This does not look good.

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Hopefully, this story has a happy ending, which includes everyone in the vehicle getting out safely.

Copy Screen?

That’s an interesting idea but looks like it didn’t exactly pan out.

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Just use the print screen feature next time, OK?

It’s Going Down

Sadly, we think it’s time to get your valuables out of there, cause that thing is not coming out.

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It’s a car, not a boat people, it wasn’t designed for this.

Withdrawal issues

Is this one of those new designs that force you to get a workout to get what you want out of it? That’s a pretty decent climb and solid squat you have to engage in to get your cash.

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It may not be the most comfortable or convenient ATM in the world, but your glutes will thank you.

Those Don’t Look Right

Somebody must have had too much Jack Daniels before baking these babies.

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Guess what, they’re not going to magically roll themselves in the oven.

Traveling by Van

Some people will do just about anything to save on transport costs.

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Hope they don’t have to brake unexpectedly…

Twist On, Twist Off

Knowing how to use a wine opener is a really important life skill, except when the bottle is a twist-off.

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Oh well, at least we’re sure there was a happy ending to it all, because how can there not be when there’s a bottle of wine involved?

First National Bank of Peppa

She must really love jumping in muddy puddles, or be raising a toddler to believe Peppa Pig belonged on the five-pound note.

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One of the cutest fails on this list, without a doubt.

Anything But Water

Apparently, when the groom said ‘I do’ to the part where the priest says ‘in sickness or in health’, that didn’t include rescuing your bride from falling in a pool of water.

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Even though it looks like he’s trying to reach for her, it still looks like he’s not willing to bend more than that to save his falling bride. Just jump in the water, man!

Hiding in Plain Sight

This must have happened after the consumption of some other type of alcohol because the corkscrew is literally right next to the knife they were using.

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Have they never seen an army knife?!

Should’ve Stayed in the Shade

If it was only his back, he could blame someone else, but this poor guy clearly did this to himself.

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He should sell this as a warning ad for sunscreen on a stick.

Touch the Sky

In man’s centuries-old quest to tame the skies, this is the first time a step stool has been used.

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Maybe there’s an invisible thread hanging from the sky that only she can see?

Too Hot to Handle

Waiting for your shirt to come out of the dryer can be annoying, but it seems like the quick fix of microwaving it instead backfired.

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Hope that wasn’t his lucky shirt. Oh well, he can go back to the Salt Lake Community College student store and get another.

Where There’s Smoke

Someone forgot to teach this kid not to play with fire, and also to be more culturally sensitive.

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Putting your face in front of an exhaust pipe is never okay kid!

I Can Finally Charge My Phone, or Not…

Those plastic wrappers are the worse. Just looking at this, we can truly feel your pain.

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Guess somebody’s heading back to the store.

Real Life Looney Tunes

It definitely seems like Bugs Bunny will stick his head out from behind this car and say “what’s up doc.”

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We would love to know how this piano landed on this car. I mean, where did it even come from?

A Christmas Miracle

Did you really think the neighbors wouldn’t notice if you dropped your old tree into the yard?

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We know it’s hard to drag it down the stairs, but come on…

You’re Not Doing That Right

Although this is very inventive, it is not the right way to carry your basket and it must also be pretty heavy and uncomfortable.

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There’s a reason there are wheels at the bottom of that basket ma’am…

The Big Prize

This girl got sick of those claw machines taking her money and getting nothing in return and decided to get her prize at any cost.

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Unfortunately, she is now stuck inside, and it’ll take more than a quarter to get her out.

Pot Calling the Kettle

Oh yeah, then how did you snap this shot, buddy?

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Technology really is making us less sociable by the second.

Construction 101

Do not put the doorknob on the side of the hinges!

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We hope this was a DIY project and no one was paid for this debacle.

“Killed by Nail Biting”

Out of all the ways people cope with stress, nail-biting seems like it would be one of the least harmful.

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But here, just as this stressed-out woman is biting her nails, a news headline screams: “Killed by Nail Biting.”

One Use Closet

According to the contractor, these closet doors are perfectly fine.

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Yeah, let’s fill it up with clothes, and then close the door. What do you do now?

Dumb and Dangerous

It’s unclear how this came about exactly. The whole car is free of snow except for the windshield.

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What was this guy thinking?

Free Bike!

Either this person didn’t think this through, or they really wanted a new bike.

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It doesn’t matter, it will certainly be gone by the time they get back.

Please Read Carefully

Let’s just say this together people: please read the instructions before returning the item.

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Aren’t customer service jobs the best?

Half Toilet

Is this some kind of art installation?

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If not, we would love to see a demonstration from its creator of exactly how you’re supposed to use the thing…starting with how in the heck you’re supposed to get into the insanely narrow room in the first place.

Stuck in the Middle

This was some poor planning on her part, but hey, the floor looks great.

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Guess she gets to discover if watching paint dry is really as boring as they say.

Mom Brain

Parents and electronics simply don’t mix. Headphones, chargers, they all look the same to them.

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Kids, be kind, help mom charge her phone.

Safety First

There’s a reason that you have to wear a hairnet before operating heavy machinery, or in this case, a beard net.

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We hope this guy wasn’t too attached to his facial hair.

Nailed it!

This woman clearly had a very developed artistic styleץ Either that or she’s on the run and trying to disguise the getaway car.

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In any case, she should have gone to a professional.

One Head Nodding

It’s not easy to be a court reporter, and people who don’t follow clear instructions make it even worse.

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To be fair, it is really difficult to “take down a nod or a shake”.

In Pursuit

This state trooper was apparently in a big hurry.

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He ripped the gas nozzle out of place in his hot pursuit of a… Big Mac and fries.

Safe and Secure

Who thought this was a good idea?

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It is unclear which vehicle will crash first, but we’re pretty sure they both will.

Cement shoes

She is definitely having a bad day.

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We hope she wasn’t too fond of the shoes she was wearing.

Artisanal Jeans

Doodling can definitely help you think, but you should have thought before doing this with the cap off.

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Guess you’re going to be labeled the artistic type from now on.

He’s Sunk

This is what happens if you don’t read the road signs and also if you’re a big jerk.

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Talk about karma…

Sleeping Beauty

The groom should have followed his bride’s lead and grabbed a cup of coffee. Then again, it looks like he really needed that rest.

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He looks so peaceful and sound asleep. We hope he’s not under the impression that the rest of his marriage will be this easy.

Tightly Wound

That snake just loves its owner so much it is giving her a really really tight hug and kiss.

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Makes you want to go out and adopt a snake, right?

It Was Nice Knowing You

It would be pretty safe to assume that you would rather be reading this on a beach somewhere. But we aren’t here to make you feel bad about not being somewhere sunny and sandy.

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One look at those two girls will have you thanking for dry land hoping that they know how to hold their breath for a long time.

Pee-A-Boo!

What is the point of the doors on the stalls if you could practically see people on the toilet doing their business?

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We hope that this is at least the men’s restroom because they could simply use it as a urinal. Women, on the other hand…there would be a lot more “exposing” involved. Sorry men, if it were up to us, you’d have to take this one for the team.

Where Did He Get His Boating License?

A lot of people say that there aren’t many differences between driving a boat and a car.

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While in a car you might be able to get away with driving over a pothole, in a boat, driving over rocks is a little less maneuverable.

Lash Attack

Look at this shot and heed the warning.

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Pay attention when you are curling your lashes, or you’ll be sporting a bald eye.

Tetris Door

What do you do when you and your house don’t agree on where there’s room for a door? Just force the issue. What’s the house going to do about it?

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Here’s a beautiful example of this Tetris mentality: a zig zag-style door that subtly fits around an obstruction that would make most people think “hey, maybe a door doesn’t belong here.”

Not Toilet Wipes

This packaging seems like it could actually be dangerous.

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The words surface wipes should be in bold red letters and they should stamp not toilet wipes everywhere else.

A Tight Fit

We know that finding parking is hard, but apparently, so is reading.

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You do not have a small car, and someone will probably hit it because of the way you parked. Come on, people!

Is He a Mailman or a Comedian?

So, I guess the real question is, do you want that package enough to dismantle your mailbox for it?

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Was the mailman actually trying to be funny? Or did this happen by mistake?

Protecting Your Screen

This is actually kind of cute. This woman thought the plastic that was covering the screen protector was the screen protector.

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Taking care of your phone is important, but so is seeing what you’re doing.

I Wonder What Would Happen If I Pressed That?

Turns out that’s the button for the sunroof, or, we guess, the snow roof.

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At least you’re wearing your hat, right?

The Cereal Conundrum

Kenny may have just come up with a million-dollar idea.

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Who wouldn’t want a bar that when it touches milk, breaks up into cereal? Monsters, that’s who.

Not Feeling It

This gives a whole new meaning to helicopter parenting, and this dad sure doesn’t seem happy about it.

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If he gets a bald spot, that mini copter is going to be out of commission for a long time.

Amateur Baker Alert

We don’t know who gave this person access to an industrial kitchen, but they clearly did not know the first thing about bread.

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Literally the first thing: It rises.

Filling Your Tank, of Trash?

It’s hard to come up with a worse idea than this.

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It is not only irresponsible and messy; it is actually an accident waiting to happen. One spark and this guy and his truck are toast.

Above the Law

This guy must be in a bigger hurry than the rest of us.

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That must be the reason he decided that he could use this closed-off lane. Well, he’s not going anywhere for a while.

Moving On

We’d keep it going right on to the next stall if we had to pee in this bathroom. That just looks so…raunchy.

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Who thought that was a good idea? Gross!

A Bigger Trunk

Ikea products do come disassembled, but it is still unclear how they thought they were going to get that box into the trunk.

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Really guys, how in the world did you ever expect that box to fit?! Did you forget you weren’t driving a pick-up truck?

The Liquid Soap Haters

We have a lot to say about this. We’ll start with, whaatttttt? It seems like the maids at this hotel had something else on their minds while they were at work that day.

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To be fair, they did put soap inside the soap dispenser.

Learn How To Fish

When you first learn how to fish, you’re taught how to cast out the line and what position to place your arms in.

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This guy apparently wanted to cast his line very far out into the water. But, he forgot the important rule of only following through with his arms, and not his entire body.

Mentos and Soda

Have you ever seen this on YouTube before? Don’t try it. Especially on a plane.

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It’s like a train-wreck waiting to happen.

Game of Walls

“And for just an extra $10 per ticket, you can forego watching the game and just stare at this concrete wall for three hours.” – Cleveland Browns

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Let’s put it this way, if these are the only seats available, we’ll save ourselves the effort and watch the game on TV, from the comfort of our recliners, with no giant, view-blocking wall.

A Whole Lot of Bounce

This seems like a solid plan, but just in case, they should probably step back a bit.

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So many ways for this to go incredibly wrong…

TV for everyone!

We can’t believe that anyone in their right mind would install a television in this manner. Who’s benefiting from the half screen? Do the residents have to call through the wall to let each other know what’s happening on the side they can’t see?

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Whatever prompted this strange creation, it seems they at least had good (if terribly misguided) intentions.

Nice View

Here’s another painter with some bad planning skills.

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Guess he’s going to hang out and enjoy the view.