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When it feels like the world is against you, a few things can make it somewhat better. A bucket of choco chip ice cream is one, binge watching Community with your therapy dog is another. But the most potent antidote known to man is a bittersweet one, and it’s knowing that someone is having a day even more vile than you are.
Whether it’s a spilled coffee or “as luck would have it” moment, get ready for a barely legal therapy list down below as compiled by Bored Panda. Be sure to check out our previous posts with bad, worse, and 100% evil days here, here, and here and don’t forget to let us know how your day is going so far in the comment section.
Even if there’s no skip button for those 24-hour hell on earth benders, at least we can all have a laugh at them.
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#1
I Am An Asian That Finally Used The Iris Recognition Technology On His Phone
Katharine Rudden 3 years ago
I hope you seek justice. That product software needs to go all the way back to the drawing board!!
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#2
Door Was Jammed Form Inside So Phoned A Guy To Repair It. He Managed To Open It, Left His Tools Outside, Came Inside And Shut The Door. Now We're Both Stuck
Previously, Bored Panda reached out to Vasia Toxavidi, a counselor and accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), to find out about ways of dealing with mishaps and developing psychological resilience.
According to Vasia, even the smallest mishaps like “throwing our morning coffee on us or even getting a text or an email we don’t like can affect the rest of our day.” A typical reaction is “Oh, great start to the day!” but according to the counselor, the negative bias can directly affect the course of events.
Scientists say that the reason we are all wired for ‘negatively biased’ thinking is because negative events and emotions have a greater impact in our brains than the positive ones. Even the smallest things that generate negative reactions can snowball into the forecast for the rest of the day, or even the week.
#3
I Spilled 50,000 2mm Glass Beads On The Ground And I Now Have To Sort Them By Hand
#4
When The Tiger Shark You're Photographing Swims Off With Your Camera Rig
According to Vasia, we end up creating a self-fulfilling prophecy because we look at the world through lenses triggered by anger, fear, or the expectation that something will go wrong. And in that sense, the reality is only how we perceive it.
So as humans, we tend to not only forecast things to go badly because of otherwise meaningless mishaps, we tend to fixate on virtually any negative moments. Whether it’s recalling insults better than praise, reacting more strongly to negative stimuli than to positive, thinking about negative things more frequently than positive, it all contributes to our behavior.
#5
Just Lost Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Product At Work. Most Likely Getting Fired
UPDATE: It's bell pepper, about $250 a kilo and we lost 20 kilos in total. What happened was I was discharging the product inside the container and I thought I was completely done because none was coming out. I undo all of the screws, lift it up, and a shit ton poor's out. It turned out that the valve closed due to the vibration of the pump motor and there was a lot of leftover. No one will see it, hopefully. Most of the employees only use Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
UPDATE: I didn't get fired! But I do have to go back to that order and make another 20 kilos which will be a long day. They were really understanding and forgave me for my mistake. Thank god I didn't lose my job!
#6
Are We There Yet?
#7
Yesterday
#8
My Boss Didn't Realize That There Was An Envelope Of Cash On Her Desk Before Using The Shredder
#9
My Mom Accidentally Printed Her Divorce Papers On Stickers
This bias toward the negative leads you to pay much more attention to the bad things that happen, making them seem much more important than they really are.
It is thought that the negative bias comes from our ancestors who’d pay attention to bad, dangerous, and negative threats in the world. It was literally a matter of life and death. Those who were more attuned to danger had higher chances of survival.
#10
Oh No
#11
Someone Accidentally Set Off The Fire Suppression System In A Military Hanger
#12
I Just Found Out This Isn’t Me. My Parents Never Took Out The Stock Photo And It’s Been There For Like Ten Years
#13
I Got This Bread From Whole Foods. More Like Hole Foods
#14
Went Camping, Set A New Bug Bite Record
But that doesn’t mean that we cannot escape the negative bias trap. On the contrary, once you are aware this is how your brain works, you can make a conscious effort to stop it.
For example, a great start is cutting down on negative self-talk, which we all secretly are into. Instead of fixating on your past mistakes, consider what you have learned and ways to apply your newly acquired knowledge. In this way, you approach the same situation from a positive outlook.
#15
My 12 Year Old, Allergic To Nearly Everything
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
OMG, I have had this test and it is awful. What is worse is mine was done on my back so I couldn’t reach around and scratch and I too am allergic to an insane amount of stuff.
#16
Good Morning
#17
You Ever Mess Up Burgers So Bad That Even Your Grill Is Surprised?
#18
Don’t Leave Your Kayak Out In The Sun
#19
My Multi-Million Dollar Health Care Company Said They Were Getting Us A Present For Being Essential Workers. We Got A Baggie Of Masks
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)
I know one hospital gave their essential workers a banana as a thank you gift. https://au.sports.yahoo.com/hospital-mocked-for-strange-gift-for-frontline-workers-091103282.html
Secondly, make sure you catch yourself drifting into negativity. At this moment, you may want to go for a walk, do other things that make you happy, and listen to your favorite song. In this way, newly established patterns will not let you fixate on negative emotions.
#20
When Your Cabinet Decides It’s Time To Break Lose And Come Crashing Down The Day You Install Your Brand New Glass Top Stove
80 Van 3 years ago
That’s awful. But it’s interesting to see what it likes like under the glass!
Lucas 3 years ago
Household insurance maybe? Depends on your policy. I have separate insurance on my glass hob.
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Malcontent 3 years ago
This is just one reason why you don't/can't install cabinets directly above an oven.
Lucas 3 years ago
May end up with plans to phase them out in the same way as gas boilers in the UK. Glass hobs are so much easier to clean as well.
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Pansexual Duck's alt 3 years ago
me: hmmmm...where did i see this.... *looks at a nother thing* oh right
Josephina Minutolo 3 years ago
Well, Samsung, when I opened the box, it was already broken....?
Christine M Quigley 3 years ago
Wow, I hope you could get homeowners insurance to help pay for it...
Catherine Spencer-Mills 3 years ago
We have a glass top stove - I hate the sucker. If you do anything more than heat water on it, you cannot get it clean. Special cleaners supposedly just for the stove don't work. Cleansers you aren't supposed to use don't work. Now I understand why my grandmother-in-law ruined two of them by using steel wool on them. I will never buy another one.
Allison Woodfill 3 years ago
Yikes. I always wondered what those glass topped stoves look like underneath. Thanks for sharing. Sorry for your stove loss.
Diana Hilliard 3 years ago
It's a Samsung just like mine. Don't feel too bad...it is a dreadful stove. The temperature markings at the back knobs will wipe off with Windex, the letters SAMSUNG will first lose their colour and then fall off. The oven fan breaks regularly and the oven temperature isn't to be trusted. The elements are absolutely horrible: the temperature fluctuates wildly. For example: "medium" seems to be achieved by alternating blasts of glowing red (AKA burn) and low (AKA off). I have never hated a stove like I hate this one...and I have been chief household cook for 50 years now. Sorry it broke, but you would have felt like doing this to it yourself within months.
Polly Culberson 3 years ago
Yeah, who would know what was under the glass if you didn't try an experiment like this?
Jill Bragdon 3 years ago
I have the same stove and now I know what is looks like under the glass top that never looks clean. Love the oven, but not a fan of glass tops.
Judith Wilson 3 years ago
the counter next to it indicates that you need all new cabinets and counters
Ole Peder Amrud Hagen 3 years ago
What is really horrible here is the stove itself... what's with the American need to have mega-super-oversized appliances?
Damon Hill 3 years ago
Knew someone who shattered their by wiping it off with a cold wet rag.....while it was still hot and honestly couldn't understand why. I tried explaining the laws of physics to them to no avail.
Catherine Brady 3 years ago
Hope it had a warranty or you have home owner's insurance. Give them a call after you stop crying.
enjoyinglife 3 years ago
This is one way to get a new stove. I've been wanting one for years and the old one just won't die!
James F. Wilson Jr. 3 years ago
Sounds like you did-it-yourself on installing the cabinet. Next time call the professionals..
April Caron 3 years ago
Well, someone screwed up that cabinet installation... by not screening it up and leaving it to fall instead!
Valley Girl 3 years ago
Maybe it was a blessing in disguise. That insulation in there doesn't look too safe.
Roxy Eastland 3 years ago
That's why people have insurance, I guess (although I'm not shaming anyone that doesn't have household insurance)
WildBerry 3 years ago
You can have insurance with a high deductible and then still have to pay out of pocket. Replacing a cabinet and a stove doesn't have to be that expensive and might be less than the deductible.
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Michele Kelly 3 years ago
That is what you get for installing a glass top stove. It is a gift so you can get rid of that piece of ...
Lucas 3 years ago
Hobs of the future though. Gas will eventually be phased out as it is not considered a viable long term option.
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#21
Prepared Cinnamon Toast Crunch In The Dark. It Was Cheez-Its
#22
So Much For Changing The Battery
#23
This Vet Trip Is Off To A Bad Start
#24
When You Come Home And Your House Doesn’t Smell Like Pot Roast
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
Oh nooo, I would have been devastated. I have done similar but instead of the slow cooker, I forgot to turn the oven on.
In a previous interview with Vasia Toxavidi, a counselor and accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), we found out that psychological resilience is also key in dealing with negativity.
“Although there has been a debate whether resilience, mental and emotional, is innate or something that can be developed, for me, it’s an innate condition that all humans have but needs to be developed and modeled well for it to come to the surface," she explained.
“All humans are wired for survival, so resilience must be an innate trait for everyone for this to happen, but if it’s never developed, then it may not come out as a trait for someone."
#25
Just Set Up New Monitor, Chair Slipped Under Me And I Hit The Desk, And Monitor Fell And Broke. Happy Friday
#26
Long Story Short, I Saw A Cockroach
#27
No Explanation Needed
#28
Dropped My Full Can Of Tuna In The Drain
#29
Someone In Australia Was Tying Their Shoe When A Fire Bombing Plane Had To Drop Their Load Due To Turbulence
She added that humor can help us reframe problems that we would otherwise interpret as "overwhelming and damaging." Not only that. Toxavidi told Bored Panda that humor can loosen you up, energize your thinking, help you take hardships less seriously, and manage disappointment better.
"Another important key to resilience is to be part of a community and have external support from family, friends and others. As humans, we’re social animals so without having a strong sense of belonging, we cannot thrive or be resilient," she concluded.
#30
We Spent Two Hours Walking To A Famous Cave Expecting It To Go Underground And Everything. This Is The Cave
#31
2020 In One Picture
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
I would say that is the result of an extremely disgruntled employee or an earthquake.
#32
Didn't Realize One Of My Glove Fingers Broke Until I Was Done Dyeing My Hair
#33
I Found Out Someone Cut Through The Convertible Top Of My Unlocked Car, Then It Rained Inside. I Was Let Go From My Job An Hour Later For Some Extra Spice
#34
My Friend Forgot To Check His Underwear Before Putting It On
#35
I Do Calligraphy. I Misplaced The Circled In Character, Which Is Part Of A 300 Word Scroll That I Almost Finished After 5 Days Of Work, 200 Characters In
#36
My Tenancy Ends Tomorrow After 2 Years In This Flat. Today, While Cleaning And Getting Everything Ready To Move Out, I Hit The Oven's Door And Broke The Glass
#37
After Losing 1/3rd Of My Weight, I Finally Didn't Feel Too Fat Anymore. The Toilet Disagreed
#38
I Got This Question Wrong
Couldnt_Find_A_Good_Name 3 years ago
Is this a test? If so, then your teachers should check the paper themselves and not rely on AI.
#39
Gas Station Toilet Paper About The Width Of An iPod Shuffle
#40
Last Week, I Asked A Local Bookstore To Add The "Local Author" Section. They Did. Everybody Made The Shelf But Me
A while ago, I published a kid's book and talked the local book store into their first EVER book signing. Many other authors followed since then <...>
#41
So I Found Out That My Shoes Have A Hole In Them. At The Urinal At Work
#42
So, How's Your Day Going?
#43
My Bathroom Cabinet Gave Up On Life At 5 Am This Morning And Nearly Gave Me A Heart Attack
#44
Lamborghini Huracan Flooded Due To Rain In São Paulo. It Was Not Insured
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
Why, why, why would you have such an expensive car and not have insurance. That is just stupid.
#45
My Mom Is A Beekeeper, And She Accidentally Spilt 10kgs Of Honey On The Floor
#46
When You Are From Arizona And Think 70 Degrees On The Beach In Cali Doesnt Require Sunscreen
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)
Often people who get burnt on cloudy days etc are not actually wind burnt as some suggest. It can be a cool day and you can still get sunburnt so always best to check the UV rating for the day and if you are in the elements all day then it is always best to protect yourself.
#47
My Mom wanted to Surprise Me With A Delivery Of My Favorite Pizza & Ice Cream From Ohio To LA For My Birthday. UPS Lost The Package For 2 Days And Delivered On The 3rd - Refused Refund
She packed it in a cooler on ice & shipped via UPS for $350+ so it could be delivered next day during my birthday party.
#48
My Girlfriend Opened Her Jewelry Making Box Upside Down
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
Put the lid back on and flip it, most of the stuff will end up in the correct place and you will only have to sort some of it out.
#49
The Worst Pain Imaginable
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Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 3 years ago
I downvoted your comment... it's just getting worst MUUUAHAHAHAHAHA (Just kidding, upvoted)
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Mark Fuller 3 years ago
Love and sympathies to all of you!! This post has made my day/week/month. Maybe even the whole of 2021. Laugh out loud funny and helps bring some perspective to a miserable 18 months, courtesy of Covid! Thank you!!
Wandaluzt 3 years ago
None of them posted these here. They're months and sometimes years old ripped off from posts on Reddit mostly. So none of them are going to see your comment.
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Francesca Annoni 3 years ago
I ordered my new smartphone.. after a week , the day they should deliver it , I received an email, the phone was out of stock .. I receive a refund, order it from Amazon.. another week of wait.. yesterday the courier rang the door bell and shout "I leave here your parcel!!!" And run away..I couldn't check the box with his presence and say something. The box is smashed..the phone screen is in thousand pieces! I closed the box and sent back at postal office within 30 minutes.. i don't know if it's my destiny saying "don't buy this model!change!"
Billy The Kid 3 years ago
Sad about others misfortunes but it gave me something to do in work.
Freya the Wanderer 3 years ago
Next time you have a s****y day go through this post and you won't feel so bad anymore. A lot of this I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.
CheshireMitsu 3 years ago
a guy i knew in my choir class got his first phone when he turned 17 on his birthday, he saw the case and tried to open it too fast..... it got thrown outta the box and broke too bad for him to use it before it was even used
sylvantic 3 years ago
and i thought the smoke alarms going off at 10:50 PM for no reason (no fire, these don't check for carbon monoxide, the battery was fine...) was bad. also smoke alarms don't work well. it woke me up, but my first reaction wasn't "we're on fire", it was "what is that dreadful noise... who cares i'm going back to sleep" and it didn't even wake my mother somehow. my alarm clock does better, it went off and i thought the house was on fire.
Sori 3 years ago
Yesterday spilled an entire paint gallon donated to a project I am working on as I was loading it in my car... all over all my tools trunk parking lot pretty dress my whole life. Also got judged by the mean girls version of a nine year old student... I felt every one of these post so hard
Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 3 years ago
I downvoted your comment... it's just getting worst MUUUAHAHAHAHAHA (Just kidding, upvoted)
Load More Replies... Mark Fuller 3 years ago
Love and sympathies to all of you!! This post has made my day/week/month. Maybe even the whole of 2021. Laugh out loud funny and helps bring some perspective to a miserable 18 months, courtesy of Covid! Thank you!!
Wandaluzt 3 years ago
None of them posted these here. They're months and sometimes years old ripped off from posts on Reddit mostly. So none of them are going to see your comment.
Load More Replies... Francesca Annoni 3 years ago
I ordered my new smartphone.. after a week , the day they should deliver it , I received an email, the phone was out of stock .. I receive a refund, order it from Amazon.. another week of wait.. yesterday the courier rang the door bell and shout "I leave here your parcel!!!" And run away..I couldn't check the box with his presence and say something. The box is smashed..the phone screen is in thousand pieces! I closed the box and sent back at postal office within 30 minutes.. i don't know if it's my destiny saying "don't buy this model!change!"
Billy The Kid 3 years ago
Sad about others misfortunes but it gave me something to do in work.
Freya the Wanderer 3 years ago
Next time you have a s****y day go through this post and you won't feel so bad anymore. A lot of this I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.
CheshireMitsu 3 years ago
a guy i knew in my choir class got his first phone when he turned 17 on his birthday, he saw the case and tried to open it too fast..... it got thrown outta the box and broke too bad for him to use it before it was even used
sylvantic 3 years ago
and i thought the smoke alarms going off at 10:50 PM for no reason (no fire, these don't check for carbon monoxide, the battery was fine...) was bad. also smoke alarms don't work well. it woke me up, but my first reaction wasn't "we're on fire", it was "what is that dreadful noise... who cares i'm going back to sleep" and it didn't even wake my mother somehow. my alarm clock does better, it went off and i thought the house was on fire.
Sori 3 years ago
Yesterday spilled an entire paint gallon donated to a project I am working on as I was loading it in my car... all over all my tools trunk parking lot pretty dress my whole life. Also got judged by the mean girls version of a nine year old student... I felt every one of these post so hard
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