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People make mistakes, and while they say we should try to forgive others, sometimes you can’t help but laugh at silly blunders. Especially when the person just had one task on their to-do list at work. Imagine installing a bathroom mirror at a height that only NBA players can comfortably use.

Or painting a parking spot for a car that’s so small that only a motorcycle can fit in that space. Whether employees were having a bad day or didn’t really care about the task at hand, these hilarious work mishaps have people screaming, "You Had One Job!".

We at Bored Panda have compiled some of the best examples of a job (not) well done. Keep scrolling to see how people manage to bundle things up in the most entertaining ways possible.

#1

Sure, Right After You Write It

Sure, Right After You Write It

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Making silly mistakes at work is quite common. Sometimes you are in a rush so instead of writing "shifts" you end up writing "shits" in your presentation. While showing the slide to the client, you realize it reads, "4 shits a day, 7 days a week". Occasional typos and grammatical errors can be embarrassing but make for a good laugh sometimes.

Similarly, imagine someone installed a staircase but it was upside-down. These silly errors not only raise some pressing questions but sometimes also result in wasted time and money. In the world of marketing, brands, even popular ones, sometimes make blunders that can lead to heavy losses.

#2

I Used To Read

I Used To Read

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#3

Oh No, Not Germans!

Oh No, Not Germans!

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Many companies put a lot of time and effort into making unique advertisements. In the last few years, the amount businesses allocate for this has increased significantly. In 2023, an average of 9.1% of overall company revenue was spent on marketing compared to just 6.4% in 2021.

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The packaged goods industry spends around 25% of their earnings on making creative commercials to attract new consumers. The pharma business spends roughly 12.83% and the real estate industry spends around 10.61%. The banking and insurance sector has a budget of approximately 9.49%.

#4

Looks About Right

Looks About Right

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#5

Didn't Fit In The Mailbox

Didn't Fit In The Mailbox

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#6

That Wasn't Supposed To Happen

That Wasn't Supposed To Happen

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#7

Jesus Was Working Today

Jesus Was Working Today

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#8

Some One Told Me To Put This Here Soooo

Some One Told Me To Put This Here Soooo

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#9

No Wonder I Was Struggling

No Wonder I Was Struggling

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Online advertising in the United States generated a whopping $2.225 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023. With advancement in technology and fewer geographic restrictions, brands are able to reach a larger audience. Which means their mistakes are viewed if not by millions, then at least thousands of people worldwide.

#10

That's One Short Cord

That's One Short Cord

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#11

Food May Contain Human Flesh

Food May Contain Human Flesh

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#12

I Mean

I Mean

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Sometimes the essence of an ad is lost due to translation mistakes, making it tricky to impress new users. While launching in Italy, Schweppes, a British brand known for its ginger ale and tonic water, translated their name to “Schweppes Toilet Water”. Italians were left confused and the sales took a hit. The company had to rebrand to rectify their error, assuring people they weren’t selling bathroom products.

#13

I Wonder If They're Hiring

I Wonder If They're Hiring

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#14

This Bike Sign

This Bike Sign

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#15

Very Relateable

Very Relateable

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In another instance, HSBC Bank allocated a huge budget to translate its 5-year-old “Assume Nothing” ad. However, it was mistranslated to mean “Do Nothing” in many countries. Later, they changed their slogan to “The World’s Private Bank”.

It’s not just monetary losses, sometimes accidental mistakes can have major impacts.

#16

Ah !! The Starbucks Drive - Thru (9 3/4) For Hogwarts Students

Ah !! The Starbucks Drive - Thru (9 3/4) For Hogwarts Students

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#17

An Honest Mistake, But I Can’t Help But Feel Bad For This Guy

An Honest Mistake, But I Can’t Help But Feel Bad For This Guy

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#18

Job To Censor This Guy's Face

Job To Censor This Guy's Face

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A major oversight that occurred in 2009 was when NASA taped over the original recordings of one of the most historic events in human history - the moon landing. In this case, the officials had newly restored copies of the original recordings of this momentous event.

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Another blunder that can have long-lasting consequences is getting the wrong design tattooed on your body. Imagine the words “No ragrets” inked on your body instead of “No regrets”. The irony, right?

#19

They've Been Mowing For The Past Month

They've Been Mowing For The Past Month

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#20

Finished Labeling The Package, Boss

Finished Labeling The Package, Boss

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#21

Goddamnit Bruce!

Goddamnit Bruce!

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While some of these accidental failures could occur because people are lazy or incompetent, it could also be possible that they are overworked or stressed. Many workers believe that being burned out negatively affects their job performance. Also, sometimes, to protest against management, employees purposely neglect their responsibilities.

#22

My Mom Found A Whole Potato In The Bag Of French Fries Tonight

My Mom Found A Whole Potato In The Bag Of French Fries Tonight

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#23

You Had One Job

You Had One Job

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#24

Dammit, You Had One Job

Dammit, You Had One Job

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Quiet quitting, a popular trend in today’s work culture, could also be a reason why employees only do the bare minimum. They usually lose interest in their jobs as they are dissatisfied with the lack of work-life balance.

While silly mistakes are funny, it’s always better to know and understand the reason behind it. Which one of these slip-ups made you smile? Have you made a stupid mistake at work recently?

#25

I’m Sure He’ll Be Happy With This Gift

I’m Sure He’ll Be Happy With This Gift

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#26

Someone Really Hates Kids

Someone Really Hates Kids

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#27

Visible Confusion

Visible Confusion

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#28

How Does This Happen?

How Does This Happen?

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#29

Don't Worry Boss, I Wrote

Don't Worry Boss, I Wrote

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#30

Give Cyclists Space

Give Cyclists Space

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#31

Have A Good Die!

Have A Good Die!

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#32

He Probably Meant It

He Probably Meant It

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#33

Anti Vaccine Protests, Today In Toronto. They Ain't Too Bright 😬

Anti Vaccine Protests, Today In Toronto. They Ain't Too Bright 😬

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#34

"World's Most Helpful Error Message" (Captured From A Ltt Video)

"World's Most Helpful Error Message" (Captured From A Ltt Video)

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#35

Safety First

Safety First

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#36

I Am So Confused

I Am So Confused

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#37

Posted The Sign, Boss

Posted The Sign, Boss

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#38

That's... Not A Fox

That's... Not A Fox

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#39

I Feel So Safe

I Feel So Safe

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#40

Ah, Scohol. Those Were The Days

Ah, Scohol. Those Were The Days

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#41

Found This Gem

Found This Gem

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#42

"Do Not Double Stack"

"Do Not Double Stack"

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#43

Legend Has It That It's Still Good To This Day

Legend Has It That It's Still Good To This Day

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#44

Perfect Bench Placement

Perfect Bench Placement

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#45

Nope

Nope

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#46

Who Went Through With This?

Who Went Through With This?

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#47

Somewhere In Australia Maybe

Somewhere In Australia Maybe

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#48

Why Stamp The Expiration Date On The Bag When You Can Just Mark The Bun Directly?

Why Stamp The Expiration Date On The Bag When You Can Just Mark The Bun Directly?

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#49

A Genius Baker

A Genius Baker

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#50

You Had One Job!!

You Had One Job!!

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