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  • A side-by-side view showing a poster that reads “Feed your community” above an illustration of a bowl of food and open hands, and a purple sign that reads “Make crime pay. Be a lawyer.”

    14 Photos of Typography Attempts That Missed Their Mark

    Oftentimes, splendid displays of typography seems not long for this earth while the worser instances of shallow typography shout out loud. These photos capture the certain kind of brand of typography attempts that just missed their marks altogether. 1. What…

  • A side-by-side view of a set of concrete steps leading to nowhere on a blue wall, and a toilet positioned directly under a wooden staircase.

    15 Staircase Design Fails That Defined Poor Foresight

    Some projects will up and climb the staircase design ladder. Others though, they go ahead and fall face-first on the first rung. These staircase fails are equal measures a balance test, and also a cautionary tale. This collection of 15…

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    15 Packaging Fails That Overnight Shipped Humor for Laughter

    Sometimes the joke is ready to pack itself up and ship it out, all on its own, and that’s where we get packaging fails. Packaging can actually turn a mere unboxing right into a whole standup comedy bit. This roundup…

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    17 People Who Should’ve Been Held Back in Driver’s Ed Class

    Parking isn’t an easy feat. In fact, for some people, parking takes on this true Myth of Sisyphus, push-the-boulder-up-the-hill, kind of difficult quality. It’s wild. It’s like some of us for whatever reason just don’t get the whole spatial awareness…

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    20 Electrician Mishaps That Could’ve Dismantled Homes

    People never slow down to think twice about the hidden wiring involved within walls until the fire starts. Electric work by its very design is intended to preserve homes and their functionalities. However, when it’s carried out in careless fashion,…

  • A ball of burrata cheese topped with pickled onions sits on a piece of toasted bread, served on a plate with cherry tomato wedges.

    15 Restaurant Mishaps That Made a Mess of Things

    Sometimes people botch their attempts in the kitchen so bad, all we can do is wonder, truly wonder, how things went so far south as they did. It’s ridiculous. These restaurant fails in particular are their own perfect examples of…

  • A police tweet clarifies a youth vaped in front of a water service vehicle, not a police car. The youth kneels by the vehicle. A reply boasts about a high IQ, comparing themselves to Einstein and calling others stupid.
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    20 People Who Tried to Seem Cool Online

    Look, we’ve all tried to seem cool online at one time or another. But there are some people who take the clout chase way too far. In a desperate attempt…

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    18 Design Ideas That Worked Better in Theory

    Laugh along with 18 design ideas that worked better in theory, featuring hilarious typography fails, awkward graphics, and confusing packaging.

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    17 Staircase Designs That Created Some Unusual Practical Problems

    Laugh at 17 staircase designs that created unusual practical problems, like dead-end steps, confusing carpet illusions, and awkward fails.

  • A blue Dodge sedan is parked over two handicapped parking spaces on a cloudy day. Other vehicles are properly parked nearby. The area looks like a public parking lot with trees and buildings in the background.

    Simple Instructions: 18 Times People Did the Exact Opposite

    Simple instructions clearly ignored: 18 real-world moments when signs, labels, or rules were impossible to miss.

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    19 Public Places Where Common Sense Took the Day Off

    Public places where common sense took the day off: 20 baffling design choices, signs, and public-space situations caught in real life.

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    25 Bad Decision Photos That Got Worse by the Minute

    Bad decision photos where one questionable choice led to another, from cars and kitchens to public fails worth a second look.

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    19 Cooking Attempts That Looked Nothing Like the Recipe Picture

    Enjoy 19 hilarious cooking attempts that looked nothing like the recipe picture, featuring kitchen disasters, ruined pies, and funny food styling flops.

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    18 Baking Attempts That Ended Up Being Hilarious Failures

    Enjoy a good laugh with 18 funny photos of baking attempts that turned into hilarious failures, featuring burnt treats and overflowing batter.

  • A large pile of carp fish lies on the grass outdoors. Text above reads: “I’ve got a pile of carp here. They fry up just like a crappie. $1. Athens, GA.”
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    24 Odd Things People Actually Tried to Sell Online

    Discover 25 odd things people actually tried to sell online, from bizarre listings to items that seem almost impossible to believe.

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    21 Repairs That Somehow Made Things Even Worse

    Enjoy a laugh with 21 funny photos of terrible repair jobs that made things worse, with wild DIY hacks, duct tape fixes, and chaotic handiwork fails.

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    19 Construction Mistakes That Make Zero Sense to Anyone

    Laugh along at 19 construction mistakes that make zero sense to anyone, with useless staircases and bizarre architectural blunders.

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    19 Times People Had One Job and Still Messed Up

    Enjoy a good laugh with 19 times people had one job and still messed up, featuring funny packaging fails, design blunders, and public sign mistakes.