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Design is meant to eliminate problems. To make our lives easier. However, that's not always the case. Even though safety should be a key component when making any type of product, sometimes it falls out of the manufacturing equation and the consumer gets a hazard instead. And something to submit to the subreddit r/DangerousDesigns.
Created in 2014, this online community now has over 140K members, constantly sharing pics of exactly what its name suggests. Whether it's a questionable architectural solution or misleading packaging, over the years they've amassed quite the collection! Continue scrolling and check out some of the most popular posts on the subreddit.
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#1
Cursed_airbag
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#2
Was Looking For A Budget Mattress When I Saw This...
Jo Johannsen 3 years ago
1. Shouldn't have used fiberglass filler, and 2. State on the label WHY you shouldn't remove the cover.
One of the subreddit's moderators told Bored Panda they would describe it as "light-hearted."
"Dangerous staircase designs are by far our biggest collection of content, so much so that I've had to make a rule so they can only be posted once per week," the person who chose to remain anonymous said.
"Being a non-specific image subreddit, I wouldn't say there's much of a 'community' in the traditional sense," they explained. "However, there are plenty of users who are dedicated to helping me and the other mods manage this subreddit and keep it of a higher quality than most subreddits with over 100K subscribers."
#3
Similar Design, One Can Kill And One Tastes Good
#4
Guess It’s Back To Good Ol’ Drunk Driving
According to the law firm Carr & Carr, many products can be dangerous if the consumers dismiss their warnings and use the items incorrectly. Just consider the cleaning products available at your grocery store or the power tools you use for lawn maintenance.
"[But] when it comes to product liability lawsuits in which consumers seek compensation for harm caused by a particular product, one of the key factors is proving whether the product in question is unreasonably dangerous," Carr & Carr write on their website.
"Since there's no way to anticipate every way in which a consumer might interact with a product, it’s impossible to design and manufacture a product that is entirely free from risk. However, consumers have a right to expect that a given product is safe when used as directed for its intended purpose," Carr & Carr explain.
#5
May Have Been Posted Before But This Is Pure Insanity
An unreasonably dangerous product is one that poses greater risks than an ordinary user might reasonably expect when using the product as intended. "This definition makes a distinction between products that are dangerous—such as drain cleaners or chainsaws—and those that pose threats beyond their intended purpose."
"In general, drain cleaners and chainsaws are not unreasonably dangerous because most come with detailed instructions for the proper use and warnings about their risks. The unreasonable danger in product liability cases is characterized by a flaw in the product's design, manufacture or marketing," Carr & Carr note.
So which of these pictures do you think feature unreasonably dangerous designs? Upvote them and let's see!
#7
Children’s Playground In 1912
#8
Seems Legit...
Samantha PandaNotBored 3 years ago
Please don’t tell me, that’s people there ready to use it 😳🙆🏼♀️
#9
Staircase Beautified With Loose Boulders And A Broken Pelvis
Saint Thomas 3 years ago (edited)
This one seemed so over the top I did a little reverse image search : it's an art installation by French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot. It's called "Chorégraphie". - https://slash-paris.com/critiques/celeste-boursier-mougenot-a-la-galerie-xippas
#10
We’ll See
#11
Branding Is Everything
#12
Almost Did It, Too
#13
Bruh
#14
This Hair Bleach...
#15
Couldn’t Get A Good Seat? Risk Your Life Trying To Watch The Game!
#16
I Love My Country, But Sometimes...
#17
Sorry, Wheelchair Users!
#18
This 1930s Design Let You Hang Your Baby Over The Side Of A Building In A Cage
#19
Almost Pulled A Michael Scott While Delivering Groceries Today
#20
This 1955 Device For Smoking A Whole Packet Of Cigarettes At Once
#21
I Mean The Potential Is There
#22
Warning Label Inside A Helmet I Received When We Rented 4-Wheelers
#23
The Cannonball Loop Waterslide, A Slide So Dangerous It Was Shutdown Almost Immediately After Opening
#24
Every Chair In This Resort Fits Through The Deck, And The Majority Of People Who Stay Here Are Seniors
#25
Step Out Of A Bathtub Down A Flight Of Stairs, Anyone?
#26
This Architect Accidentally Built A Death Ray That Melts Cars And Fries Eggs... Again
#27
This Will Probably Work Out Just Fine For Bicycles...
#28
In The 1930s You Could Buy Artificial Snow Made Out Of 100% Asbestos
#29
Get A Bone Broken Every Time You Slide Down
#30
Poor Guy
#31
On The Floor Of Doctor's Office. If You Trip On It, You're In The Right Place
#32
It Looks Nice Sure, But I Didn’t Even Know That Was A Real Extinguisher
Demi Zwaan 3 years ago
Yeah, totally illegal. Fire extinguisher are never allowed to be part of the decor, they need to stand out, however ugly that is.
#33
That's How I Broke My Leg
#34
Food Aid Packages And Cluster Bombs, Both Dropped On Afghanistan In 2001
Aski Markup 3 years ago
Sick f***s. Cluster bombs are one of the most disgusting things used and they used them. On civilians without a care in the world.
#35
That Would Explain Why My Ankle Hurts
Jo Johannsen 3 years ago
Not for use as object it appears to be is apparently a trend in China-manufactured goods?
#36
It’s Fine, Nothing To Worry About
Bender Bending Rodríguez 3 years ago
Because, They can. They shouldn't but they can so here it is.
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Dave In MD 3 years ago
It's still being built. The center core is poured first and the floors are made at ground level and then jacked up into position. and then tied together. When completed it is very structurally sound.
bryguy 3 years ago
Do you just make this up? Considering the building was completed in 1971 something tells me they are not still building it. Look it up Astra Tower, Hamburg.
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Virgil Blue 3 years ago
"Phil wants to see you in his office, but Gladys has to come to take your spot to keep it balanced.
Esther Marquardt 3 years ago
Astra is a German beer brand. This was a high-rise building in Hamburg. It was supposed to take up the shape of a "Pilstulpe" (a beer glass).
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 3 years ago
That's the saddest example of a "beer glass" I've ever seen. Wouldn't have been my first (nor second or tenth... or last) guess. (More like that it was the beer that made them have the idea ;-) )
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BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 3 years ago
I would absolutely not enter that building under any circumstance.
Puppy squad 3 years ago
and also not approach it closer than it's height.
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Elizabeth Gardner 3 years ago
until the first tremor or and unsound base starts to shift or just plain bad design!
Lou Herout 3 years ago
In this case, it depends entirely on where this is located, whether I'd love the opportunity to visit or run for my life
Daryl Lemans 3 years ago
I know, you're going to tell me they thought this one through. Well, I guess as long as its not along a fault line it'll be fine.
Hilary Anderson 3 years ago
Seen a few buildings constructed this way in Central London. The central support is key to the buildings and everything hangs off it. Think point is to have clearance at ground level in congested cities for storage/equipment. Very odd to see during construction and demolition
Ilia Andreev 3 years ago
Another example. Maybe there is some reason they build them in that way. I don't know. I'm not architect :) sgradi003-...ed915a.jpg 
Santiago Broide 3 years ago
The IBM tower in Buenos Aires has the same concept. The idea was to look like an old ibm computer.
King of the potato's 3 years ago
if you look at the crane and the building and then dominos, yea thats not good
B Hobbit 3 years ago
I remember that when we were kids in the 70s, our "imagine what cities will look like in the future" assignments always had buildings on stilts for some reason (the Jetsons maybe). Of course, we all grew up and felt this was a poor idea. I guess this architect didn't have that revelation.
Dinonerdnuggets 3 years ago
"We did some budget cuts during construction, as you see, its not that bad."
Charlotte Bednard 3 years ago
we have a similar one here is Vancouver Canada. the design is good for earthquakes i believe. https://www.albrighton.ca/the-qube-1333-w-georgia-st
John Braines 3 years ago
There was one like that in London in the 70's which stood for years part finished. There were structural issues apparently. It was finished eventually. The whole building hangs on the core even when it is finished.
Ryan-James O'Driscoll 3 years ago
There is a similar building near me, though with a slightly bigger central foot. You can't use the lifts on windy days because it sways too much.
Krazy Onion (KJ) 3 years ago (edited)
This is the kind of building the stupid cartoon character would put their hand on and say "This is safe...whoops!"
GnudunG K 3 years ago
Germany, Hamburg Church in the background is the St. Michaelis Kirche
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Leaving Your Child In The Car Here
#38
Dangerous-Design
#39
Time For A Nice Refreshing Drink Of... Oh
#40
Dear God...
#41
Not Sure If Its Dangerous But I Think It Is
#42
Does This Count
Kirsten Kerkhof 3 years ago
It's like one of those annoying clicker balls that are in every office. Only this one doesn't click, just scream.
#43
Not A Fan Of That Projector
#44
This Bike Track In Zagreb, Croatia
#45
You Cant Quite See But Right Above It There Is A Wall
#46
Go Ahead, Spend The Taxpayers’ Dollars On A “Decorative Circle” In The Middle Of An Intersection. What Could Go Wrong?
#47
I Love The New No Stop Exit They Put Up At Our Corner Gas Station, You Don't Even Have To Stop To Exit
#48
God Forbid You Have A Baby Or A Little Dog
#49
This Train Track
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Monday 3 years ago
Modern medicine and technology has been combating natural selection too well...now those folks that would have been out of the gene pool are in charge of building, packaging and manufacturing by the looks of things.
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Paul Aguilera 3 years ago
When i got to the end of this list, i was expecting to see the trump border wall honestly.
Soggy Crumpet 3 years ago
Pretty sure some of these are either captioned in a way that doesn’t represent reality (a sea wall is not a handicap ramp) or just photoshopped (major corporations do not fly planes that low). Don’t believe everything you read here.
Hugo A-niro 3 years ago (edited)
All I saw were stuff built by peoole are people whi just did not give a damn . I liked the wet bathroom and tent with two trucks though
Dorothy Cloud 3 years ago
I have never, never seen so many absolutely idiotic, crazy and dangerous items/situations!!!!
Suzanne Haigh 3 years ago
I thought it was a sensible question, not everyone is a railway enthusiast
Weird Gaming Emo 3 years ago
Who tf said these were american? A lot of them aren't
Load More Replies... Monday 3 years ago
Modern medicine and technology has been combating natural selection too well...now those folks that would have been out of the gene pool are in charge of building, packaging and manufacturing by the looks of things.
Load More Replies... Paul Aguilera 3 years ago
When i got to the end of this list, i was expecting to see the trump border wall honestly.
Soggy Crumpet 3 years ago
Pretty sure some of these are either captioned in a way that doesn’t represent reality (a sea wall is not a handicap ramp) or just photoshopped (major corporations do not fly planes that low). Don’t believe everything you read here.
Hugo A-niro 3 years ago (edited)
All I saw were stuff built by peoole are people whi just did not give a damn . I liked the wet bathroom and tent with two trucks though
Dorothy Cloud 3 years ago
I have never, never seen so many absolutely idiotic, crazy and dangerous items/situations!!!!
Suzanne Haigh 3 years ago
I thought it was a sensible question, not everyone is a railway enthusiast
Weird Gaming Emo 3 years ago
Who tf said these were american? A lot of them aren't
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