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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
#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
Watching 3 years ago
Thank you for your dedicated research, before I committed myself.
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Gregg V 3 years ago
Polish Student Art Project gone terribly wrong - kills student in fatal rock slide. Polish Parents keep project to her room in her memory until Mom slips and dies. Luckily, Dad divorced stupid wife and daughter living happily in a condo with an elevator and not rock slides.
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Kimberly Greenock 3 years ago
This one is an art installation. Can't remember where. I think Belgium?? Not sure.
Zin Nyan Myint 6 months ago
feels like minesweeper irl. One wrong step and you would break a bone.
Anja Schmidt 3 years ago
when you have the time to go up in complete harmony - as slowly as a snail ... in total mindfulness ...
Anke Dieken 3 years ago
Well, the boulders *do* look nice, but there are way too many for this stairs.
Maureen Peters 3 years ago
You certainly need a lot of imagination to decorate such a staircase!
Matthew Rasanen 3 years ago
Notice there is no railing to save yourself when you start to fall.
Arran Walker 3 years ago
My pets would move them around, and we would all end up with broken bones.
Paige Garberding 3 years ago
Where's the pelvis!? Someone forgot to put the pelvis out! It should be in front of the lowest rock.
HammerzToe 3 years ago
When I started reading this thread I didn't realize I was reading about the winners of the "Where's Your Stupid Sign?" awards
Edweirdo Contagious 3 years ago
Should have put some pretty broken green glass amongst them rocks for some color!
Kelly Hartle 3 years ago
You accidentally roll down the stairs, and the stairs roll down with you!
Lisa Chambers 3 years ago
I can imagine my pets climbing these stairs. They would definitely cause a land slide daily.
gracefullikeagazelle 3 years ago
After someone trips on your stairs and breaks their leg you use an insanity defense in the case against you 🤪
Kimberley Gayle Thomas 3 years ago
Even though Saint Thomas found out it's an art installation, I still feel the need to ask "Is this a real life version of Mario Bros without the lava?"
Trent Hanson 3 years ago
Okay, imagine if you're hungry at 3.am and you have to go through this.
James souder 3 years ago
what to do at home to try and make sure it looks like an accident when i push the other half down the stairs , this looks good
Kris “ADHD_Carrier” Dudoich 3 years ago
I mean, it is lovely to look at but yeah, I feel a twisted ankle coming on!
Marie Kapluggin-Holtham 3 years ago
I hope they don't have a medical event or accident upstairs and expect the Paramedics to carry them down stairs!
Krazy Onion (KJ) 3 years ago (edited)
I would assume that person memorized the first name of every doctor in town.
Katie Fink 3 years ago
I just see spiders hiding everywhere. The staircase should NOT be able to support its own ecosystem!!
Apachebathmat 3 years ago
Just going to pop my cleats on before I ascend the rock face to bed, bring the carabiners as we’re gonna have to abseil back down in the morning love.
Phantom Captain 3 years ago
Imagine coming home from a night of drinking...that would be pretty rocky.
Bobert Robertson 3 years ago
As someone who cannot go up stairs without running, this is a broken ankle guaranteed.
H Edwards 3 years ago
It's an art installation, according to the top comment.
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Some Cool Guy 3 years ago
I just can't imagine the mind of a person that thinks this is a good idea
H Edwards 3 years ago
It's literally an art installation. Why does nobody read the top comment?
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#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
#37
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
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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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