Some days, you might bask in the glow of pure happiness, feeling like the luckiest person alive. But then, there are those days when you question just how much worse things could possibly get. Whether you attribute it to a higher power, bad luck, a curse, karma, or the alignment of the stars – the fact remains: misfortunes and failures are an inevitable part of life’s unpredictable journey.
Coming to terms with this reality can make navigating life’s sour moments a little less daunting. After all, when life throws you lemons, it’s essential to learn the art of making lemonade.
While it’s not polite to find joy in the misfortunes of others, some people willingly share their mishaps online. On the “Well, that sucks” subreddit, individuals post both hilarious and not-so-funny accidents, serving as a reminder that even on our worst days, there’s often a silver lining to be found.
Scroll down and enjoy yourself. All photos are linked and lead to the sources from which they were taken. Please feel free to explore further works of these photographers on their collections or their personal sites.
#1 Had An Air Purifier Running For Over A Year With The Filter Covered In Plastic The Whole Time
Image source: coloradopowpow
#2 I Was Cruising About 50mph, Then The Plastic Snapped
Image source: GardenGnome25
#3 Do You Know When People Ironically Say They’re Allergic To Work? Apparently, I’m Allergic To My Own Sweat
Image source: yamarho
#4 My Puppy Ate My Passport
Image source: reddit.com
#5 “Time To Go To Bed. What Are Those Dots On My Wall? Oh. Oh No”
Image source: captainbluebear25
#6 Neighbor Just Got A Supra A Few Weeks Ago
Image source: wykdtr0n
#7 This Dog Ate My Neighbor’s Food Delivery
Image source: Gumpyyy
#8 Someone Left Their Bike Under The Wrong Tree
Image source: Nordic_Plant_Lover
#9 Drove Three Hours To Go To The Grand Canyon
Image source: Hey_Its_Me_23_
#10 Recently Tried An Expensive Rental Clothing Subscription. UPS Threw The Package Of Clothes/Bags Into My Backyard. I Have Two Puppies
Image source: Mckinzel
#11 When The Road Wants To Finish You
Image source: Marko_90
#12 Scaffolding Smashes Into Big Ben Just Days After £80 Million Makeover Was Revealed
Image source: Godley2
#13 Paramedics Be Like. Nope
Image source: geoffshackelford.com
#14 In NSW Australia This Poor Woman’s House Burnt Down In A Flood
Image source: Sacktimus_Prime
#15 Owner Leaves Car Running To Defrost, Man Steals Car, Crashes It
Image source: eReadingAuthor
#16 Consequences Of Working In A -10°C Lab Where I Have To Wash My Hands 40 Times A Day
Image source: sizzle-cream
#17 My Friend’s Apartment Got Shot Up At 2AM By A Random Hoodlum
Image source: Zehaldrin
#18 Someone’s Laundry Day Was A Bummer
Image source: Cannabace
#19 After A Grueling Day At Work Without Food Where I Had To Wait 4 Hours For A Sample To Arrive Which Got Canceled, I Come Home At 7PM To Find All My Stuff In Garbage Bags
Image source: km1180
#20 Moved To Australia And Was Warned About The Snakes And Spiders. I Give You A Single Ant Bite
Image source: NefariousMuppet
#21 Was Washing A (Very Sharp) Greasy Piping Tip At Work. Slipped Right Onto My Finger Before I Could Stop It
Image source: abby_petty
#22 Why Is My Watch Stopped? Oh
Image source: darthtankerous
#23 What I Asked For vs. What I Got. $400 And I Feel Like An Idiot
Image source: Vegemiteonpikelets
#24 When The Boss Thinks He’s A Comedian
Image source: orangebob999
#25 Was Getting Ready For Bed, Walked Into My Bedroom To This
Image source: Imterrifiedofsharks
#26 I’ve Been Looking For My Glasses For 3 Days. Found Them
Image source: sh4ggyguy
#27 My Essay Got A 0 Because The Person Thought I Copied From The Internet. Turns Out It Was My Own Post Which I Posted Some Hours Later
Image source: DaniDan257
#28 Welp, I Almost Fell Into A Sinkhole Under My Porch. I Caught Myself On The Edge Of The Hole, From My Chest Down Was Just Dangling Beneath Me
Image source: Punk_Chachi
#29 The Only Path Back To My Room Blocked By Cute But Incredibly Angry Sea Lions
Image source: NanoArowanaTank
#30 There Was A Blizzard Last Night So We Decided To Check On Our Car
