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Mistakes are inevitable. No matter how prepared you (think you) are, no matter how lucky you were born, at some point in time, you’re going to get into an accident that might set you back a lot financially. It hurts. It’s embarrassing. It’s devastating. But the silver lining is that you’re far from the only person to be in this predicament—lots of people can empathize with you.
Our team at Bored Panda has collected some of the most expensive fails to ever be shared on the internet, from smashed phones and broken home appliances to damaged cars and wrecked homes. Scroll down to check out the pics below. Remember, no matter how bad you think things can get, they can get a lot worse—and that, ironically, makes you more grateful for what you already have.
We wanted to learn how we can all become more financially and emotionally resilient no matter what may come, as well as how we can resist the temptation to keep upgrading our things to the latest models. Personal finance expert Sam Dogen, the founder of Financial Samurai and the author of Millionaire Milestones: Easy Steps to Seven Figures (out May 2025), was kind enough to share his thoughts on this. You'll find Bored Panda's interview with him below.
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#1
This Is A Prime Example Of Why You Don't Park In Front Of A Hydrant
🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking 9 months ago
I've heard that they make a point of doing it, which I applaud.
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Offbeat Quinoa 9 months ago (edited)
Good, they shouldn’t! Lack of common sense is not insurable 😊
Load More Replies... Marla Singer 9 months ago
I never understood this. The hose could be draped over the top of the car instead of through the car, without losing much length. I think they break the windows to make a point.
Jrog 9 months ago
When pressurized they move and can exert a lot of force. But yes, they do it for fun, it's not a real necessity.
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Wang Zhuang 9 months ago
Yep, that's an expensive lesson for the owner of the car. I wish I could read about the aftermath of this
Jake Bertz 7 months ago
Those warning signs are for your benefit, not the firefighters. If your car is in the way, they will go through it.
"Financial shocks are inevitable—it’s not if they’ll happen, but when. The key to resilience is preparation, adaptability, and having the right mindset," Dogen explained to Bored Panda via email.
"The best financial defense is a cash cushion. Having 6–12 months’ worth of living expenses in a liquid account gives you breathing room when the unexpected happens. It’s not exciting, but cash provides options, and options reduce stress. At the same time, diversifying income streams is just as crucial. Relying on a single paycheck is risky, so whether it’s rental income, dividends, or a side hustle, having multiple sources of income makes you far more resilient when financial storms hit," the personal finance expert advised.
It's also essential to distinguish between the things that are within your control and those that you can't affect while also being active rather than passive. "Beyond financial preparation, controlling what you can control is just as important. You can’t prevent market crashes, layoffs, or recessions, but you can manage your spending, continuously build new skills, and make sure your investment portfolio is structured to withstand downturns. If you stay proactive instead of reactive, you’ll always be in a stronger position," Dogen said.
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#2
Looks Like I Won't Be Listening To My New Vinyl Record. Thanks, USPS
Regina Holt 9 months ago
That is painful, especially if it was a hard-to-find classic. They should be packaged better. The USPS doesn't pay attention to labels that say "do not bend"
Nika Strokappe 9 months ago (edited)
Thank the problem is usps, not the packaging
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Riley Quinn 9 months ago
You take a photo of your smashed package inside the too small box, go to the PO, with the evidence and file a complaint - probably can do this online nowadays. Since the postal worker didn't follow directions, they are liable for replacement. The postal worker should've left one of those notes telling you to pick your oversized package up at the office, not cram it into the box.
Upstaged75 9 months ago
After I went away to college my mom put my record collection in the non-airconditioned attic. The summer heat made them melt/warp. :( They looked like tacos the next time I saw them.
KatWitch57 2 months ago
When I worked at the vets, the college sent us a set of x-rays through the post, clearly marked "x-rays - do not bend". Some wag at the post office folded the envelope and wrote "oh yes they do"!
Rich Black 9 months ago
remember, there's a rigorous civil service exam to land a job as a mail carrier !!
Cathy Carey 9 months ago
You should have paid extra for the one with the undetectable extension charm.
Jayeff Vee 9 months ago
Hmm. If they had left it leaning against the pole, the vinyl would probably have warped to the same shape,
#3
When You Live In Svalbard, Norway And Forgot To Close The Window To The Home Office
Microwaved Robot 9 months ago
Does left your car windows down (twice!) in Florida during Hurricane Season Count? My car smelled like....Seriously.....Old Man Stinky A*s Feet. There is no other way to describe that odor. Drown the seats and floor mats with Vinegar, roll the windows up, let it STEAM for a few days. Open the windows and let the car dry out and you will not smell a thing. (TWICE PEOPLE I DID IT TWICE❗‼️‼️❗
Shoe 9 months ago (edited)
Looks like someone I knew's office back in the 80s if you get my drift.
Nads 9 months ago
The 80s really were like that? Everywhere or just in the us?
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"And when setbacks do happen, reframing them as temporary is key. No financial hardship lasts forever, and history has shown that recoveries always follow downturns. Hence, if we're talking about a big stock market sell-off, dollar-cost average in and stay the course. The people who win are those who keep a long-term perspective and use tough times as opportunities to learn, adapt, and even invest when others panic," he said.
"At the end of the day, resilience isn’t about avoiding financial hardship altogether—it’s about being prepared enough to navigate it with confidence and come out stronger on the other side."
Owning the newest models, makes, and gadgets might sound cool, but it can be a (bigger) drain on your finances. And if you feel compelled to keep upgrading everything all the time, you can feel like you're no longer in control. Bored Panda asked personal finance expert Dogen about resisting this temptation to keep buying the newest things.
"Some people are driven to own the newest, most expensive gadgets, cars, and status symbols because of a mix of psychological and social factors—fear of missing out (FOMO), the thrill of novelty, and the belief that these upgrades signal success. Marketers are brilliant at making us feel like what we have is suddenly outdated, nudging us to spend money unnecessarily," the founder of Financial Samurai explained.
#4
My Mom Accidentally Left Her Mirror In Front Of The Window Over The Day. After Coming Back She Found This
Dog Mom to Zoe 9 months ago
Knew a gal that came home to firetrucks in front of her house. She had a mirror facing an open window (no drapes) and the sun hitting the mirror caused a fire burning that burned just about her entire living room.
Joe Reaves 9 months ago
This is also why you don't leave crystal balls uncovered unless you're putting them in a box or cabinet.
camomooey 9 months ago
I left mine on the bed for 5 or 10 minutes while I was dusting my dresser, and it burned a little hole in the blanket. I'm very careful now to make sure it's completely out of the sun.
Load More Replies... Cathy Carey 9 months ago (edited)
That mirror's not going to get any sun on it from that window.
Carl Roberts 9 months ago
This pic has been posted dozens of times, always with a different title. Sometimes it's a college roommate , sometimes it's a sibling, other times it's a dude who went to walk his dog.
Nina 9 months ago
But it's always about the danger of a mirror and sunlight
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#5
Long Story Short, I Saw A Cockroach
Nads 9 months ago
Just as reasonable would’ve been: Locking the front door and leaving forever. Calling your mother so she gently calms you down until you gather strength to fight the monster. Screaming until a neighbor shows up.
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Brian Droste 9 months ago (edited)
Ìf you see one coach roach you probably have hundreds if not thousands.
Nads 9 months ago
No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no nooooooooooooooooo 😭😭😭😭😭😭
Load More Replies... Riley Quinn 9 months ago (edited)
There are more efficient ways to kíll a cockroach, but hey, you do you. (up yours, BP)
LongFang 9 months ago
Found as a teen that effing cockroaches can fly ! And AT ME !
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#6
Facade Wall Contractors Used A Drill Too Long For The Job
Was showering for 10 mins, when I realized, two rooms were in this state...
Riley Quinn 9 months ago
Could be, but I've seen improperly trained workers do inept work in Massachusetts, so I think it's a problem everywhere.
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"But if you step back and ask, Is my current phone, car, or gadget still doing its job? The answer is probably 'yes.' The trick to resisting the urge to constantly upgrade is shifting your mindset from chasing to appreciating. If you focus on functionality over hype, you’ll realize that holding onto something longer—especially when it still works just fine—is an underrated wealth-building move," he said.
"One of the most important personal finance ratios I’ve developed is The House-To-Car Ratio. If you want to build more wealth, aim for a ratio of 30 or higher. The reasoning is simple: a house is generally an appreciating asset, while a car is almost always a depreciating one," Dogen told us.
"To improve your ratio, either buy a less expensive car or hold onto your car longer. As your car’s value declines over time, your House-To-Car Ratio naturally increases—letting depreciation work in your favor instead of against you. The longer you resist the temptation to upgrade, the more your wealth compounds where it truly matters."
#7
Put Them In Oven On Purpose To Hide Them From Kids. Forgot About Them
Bill Swallow 9 months ago
You don't have to worry about hiding the controllers from the kids now. NOW, you have to worry about hiding *yourself* from the kids!
Offbeat Quinoa 9 months ago
My parents store things in the oven and then constantly forget about them. So far they’ve melted several cheese graters (with plastic handles) and a half dozen cutting boards 😂 it’s been decades of this and they still do it.
Microwaved Robot 9 months ago
My now X-Husband did something similar: Two plastic storage bowls with left over food put in the oven to eat later. (this was way back in the 1980's Newfoundland) Yes, we had a fridge BUT growing up his family did not and with 11 Children leftovers were far and few-someone would eat it - Muscle Memory. So, not knowing this, a few days later I preheated the oven to bake bread. After a few minutes, I checked on the the oven and Yup, there they were. Our Dog now had two feeding bowls which had been melted together! HONESTLY...Dog used those bowls for years!
Riley Quinn 9 months ago
I've lived in my flat for nearly 5-years and haven't used my oven once. Not even by accident.
#8
Flooding Inside Duke Hospital In Durham, North Carolina Due To A Burst Pipe
Upstaged75 9 months ago (edited)
My SIL spent 2 years working on a research study at a hospital in NYC. And then Hurricane Sandy flooded the hospital and all their data was lost. She handled it way better than I would have.
Dj-Branco Official 7 months ago
auwesome this video can they use for a new ship movie that going sinking. Is amazing that water
Laura Mitchell 8 months ago
I'm retired but I used to be the night shift supervisor for Women's and Newborn Services. Labor and Delivery was on the second floor. Below, they were installing an MRI. As part of the process, they had to drill holes in my labor deck's roof. It was winter in Southern California, and the contractors said they covered the holes in my L&D unit's roof. We got one of those atmospheric rivers one weekend. I get a text telling me it's RAINING in the educator's office. And I had waterfalls outside of two of my labor rooms. I told them to call security to open my office as well as the educator's office and move as much stuff from her office to mine. We also had a large TV that we used as a patient tracker. It took it about a month to dry out, and it was never the same way again. Fun times.
Rich Black 9 months ago
try the main shutoff valve. it might prevent the destruction of millions of dollars of medical tech gear
#9
Before You Ask, It's A Jackfruit
Upstaged75 9 months ago
I've heard about it and seen people make BBQ. Not brave enough to try it myself.
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Kira Okah 9 months ago
Spiky fruit that is often mistaken for a durian but has shorter spikes, multiple lobes that you eat, doesn't reek, and tastes quite nice.
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🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking 9 months ago
They look similar. A durian's spikes are longer, slightly above fingernail height.
Load More Replies...According to Dogen, another great exercise is to calculate what you would save by delaying unnecessary upgrades and investing that money instead. "Put $1,000 into the market instead of a new phone, and in 20 years, that could be worth $5,000 or more. Small decisions like this compound over time and can mean the difference between financial independence and being stuck on the hedonic treadmill," he said.
"I used to think I’d upgrade my car after 10 years, but after driving my dad’s 28-year-old beater in Honolulu, my decade-old car suddenly feels brand new. Perspective is everything. The key is learning to enjoy what you have rather than constantly craving something new. That’s how real wealth—and contentment—is built."
#10
Friend Of Mine Posted This Photo Of The Job Site Today
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 9 months ago
Break out the shovels and buckets and work fast before it sets. I've been there.
Riley Quinn 9 months ago
Had an employee who dropped a full 5 gallon container of white paint on a customers relatively new driveway. We scrubbed up as much as we could while it was still wet and finished cleaning with a pressure washer. But we initially wasted precious seconds standing there with our mouths dropped open staring at the mess.
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#11
Taking A Shower For The First Time In The House I Just Bought 🤡
My first ever house! The tiles hit me on their way down. I got out of the shower and simply walked away to make/have a coffee because I can not mentally handle this yet.
Ashtophet’sRevenge 9 months ago
They slapped them on an old, janky wall. Looks like the wallboard should have been replaced. I shudder to think what else they found later!
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Angela Corvaia 9 months ago
There is no waterproofing as well. Shouldn't the inspector have caught the moisture? I live in Florida, they do that here.
Nads 9 months ago
I never heard of inspectors where I live. I don’t think this job exists here.
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Orysha 9 months ago
If the house actively tries to k**l you, I suggest moving out as fast as you can.
Upstaged75 9 months ago
Whoever installed the tiles is trying to k**l them. Or is one of the laziest people ever.
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Mary Kelly 9 months ago
oohhh, they didn't use waterproof backer board...you'll need to take it down to the studs...good news though?...your insurance will buy you a bew shower upgrade for your new home!
#12
Phone Slipped Out Of My Pocket While Go Karting And Became Wedged Under The Kart. This Is What I Found At The End Of The Lap
You cannot allow yourself to live in constant fear and paranoia that something bad will happen, because all that chronic worry will destroy your health. Naturally, many things will inevitably go wrong in your life. Over and over again. Mistakes, accidents, and rejection are a part of life. How you react to situations that you can’t control, despite your best preparation, is what matters.
On the one hand, you can blame yourself and/or the world for your bad luck, and stew in your misery. On the other hand, you can see failure as an opportunity for growth, flexibility, and improvement. (You get bonus points if you can laugh and stay optimistic in the face of adversity.)
Some mistakes are going to cost you more money, time, and energy than others. Spilling your morning coffee on your shirt during rush hour can be embarrassing and yucky, but it’s likely not going to break the bank. Having your car, home, or expensive new gadget wrecked due to a run of bad luck, meanwhile, is going to set you back immensely.
#13
30 Inch Water Main Break Caused By Contractor Work
Riley Quinn 9 months ago (edited)
How can you become a contractor and not know about Dig Safe, a national program in all 50 states? All nümbnüts had to do was call 811 to reach the underground utility marking service program. I hope Blue House owners had all their windows closed!!!
Rich Black 9 months ago
thats a surprisingly high amount of water pressure. i don't get that when i turn on the tap, or flush the toilet . . . .
#14
How To Lose Almost Half A Million In 24 Hours. [oc] Porsche 911 Gt3 Rs Put In A River The Day After It Was Purchased
Libstak 9 months ago (edited)
The most exciting thing I would do with a 1/2 million dollar car is drive up and down the driveway and polish the rims for about a month before I dared drive more than a block at Min speed.
Nicole Weymann 9 months ago
I admit I'd sell it and spend the money on the house, travelling, and saving for possibly non existant retirement. Maybe buy some presents.
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Shannon Donnelly 9 months ago
If I had half a million dollars, you better believe I’m not spending it on a car
Auntriarch 9 months ago (edited)
Oof, I'm not showing this to Mr Auntriarch, he'd be terribly upset.
Heras buddy 9 months ago
This is what happens when people "think " they can drive. It's way more powerful than your Kia.
Matt Blakeley 9 months ago
Unfortunately, most of the people with that much money are that dúmb.
#15
I Accidentally Dropped My Perfume Bottle
Mike F 9 months ago
My mom did that except it was in the BRAND NEW toilet. I had just installed it and she dropped a bottle trying to put it in a bathroom cabinet.
TheReader19 8 months ago
Oh my gosh, this happened to me; wondering if it was Vera Wangs princess by any chance? 🤣
Rich Black 9 months ago
they don't make them like they used to. wait - isnt a sink supposed to a porcelain veneer over metal?
Your ability to weather the storm is going to depend on your character (i.e., how you respond to immense stress) and your finances (whether or not you have enough resources to replace the loss).
Broadly speaking, the better off you are financially, the more of a safety net you have when it comes to unforeseen events. If your income is bigger than your expenses, if you’ve got enough savings and investments, then you can quite easily pay to repair the damage done without compromising your lifestyle. Not everyone is as lucky, though.
On the other hand, if you’re living paycheck to paycheck, every additional expense can be a major headache that forces you to sacrifice important aspects of your life, whether that’s paying for food, fuel, bills, clothes education, etc.
Repairing a damaged phone, appliance, or car isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s now a question of survival. That’s why it’s so important to have some sort of emergency budget that you can fall back on when times get tough.
#16
Driving Into Your Garage With Your Bike Still Attached To You Cars Roof
Toothless Feline 9 months ago
Reminds me of a dialogue exchange from a Babylon 5 episode. Person 1: "They can't be that stupid!" Person 2: "Always bet on stupidity."
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BookFanatic 9 months ago
Neighbor did that with his van. Totally forgot his work ladders were on the roof. He was in a hurry and...Zooom...CRASSHH! Drove one ladder into the siding above the garage door.
#17
A $5,000,000 Oops
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 9 months ago
LMAO I love this one. The M in MRI is for MAGNETIC. You don't want to have so much as a steel nail in the same room with one of those when they're on.
🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking 9 months ago (edited)
My friend is building a hospital. He's had to double the power supply for just one of these is being added!
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Apatheist Account2 9 months ago
Your husband is stuck in the MRI. We don't think he'll pull through...
Pheebs 9 months ago (edited)
I had to get an MRI once. A very helpful (troll) friend sent me a bunch of links to articles and pictures of things like this happening. One of the more common idiocies are people allowing oxygen tanks near the machines, which can mean death if someone is in the machine - either due to blunt force, or oxygen o******e. Edit: I love that you can read death in my post, but not 0verdose.
AnnaB 9 months ago
A child was killed while undergoing an MRI due to an oxygen tank being left right outside the exam room. Someone opened the door and the tank flew directly into the machine.
Nads 9 months ago
Someone here took a gun into the room. 🤦🏻♀️ News said that the MRI caused it to fire by itself. The man who owned the weapon died.
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Cristina Alves Moreira 9 months ago
I came into the MRI room wearing only the robe they give us to wear during the exam and holding the locker key where I left my belongings. Opened my hand to ask the assistent where should I leave the key and it flew right out of hand to get stuck on the MRI machine.
Disgruntled Pelican 9 months ago
MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging so the machine itself is essentially a giant magnet when in use (I'm not in the medical field so just going off experience here). You're told prior to entering that you CANNOT have metal anywhere on or in your body as there's the potential for it to be ripped out which is being displayed here, except in this case, the equipment wasn't appropriately removed from the room.
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#18
Ever Make A $100,000 Mistake?
Recently moved to shipping for a ink making company. While unloading a dark trailer, I punctured a 2000# tote of water based ink. The entire thing emptied in a matter of seconds. The entire trailer, dock door, and outside was turned blue. Even thou its water based it still had water pollutants in it so EPA had to be called in due to it getting into the sewer. The specialty company that was called in to clean up has spent the last 3 weeks digging up the sewer and surrounding ground that had been contaminated. A few days of heavy rain hasnt helped the clean up at all. Needless to say I had a nervous break down and missed 2 days of work. Got a call asking if I quiting, which would possibly lead to criminal charges. Being close to 3 weeks out I can finally think back and sorta laugh at this situation.
Jeffery B Jones 9 months ago
My semi slowly leaked diesel while I was parked overnight at a shipper. Gravel lot. California. By the time a contractor dug all the contaminated stuff out and redid half the lot per EPA, it was over $100,000. Fortunately it was the fault of the shop who replaced the fuel tank…. And yes, I always do a complete pre & post trip inspection
Tom Brincefield 9 months ago
At the local Walmart, an idiot trucker who had spent the night in their parking lot apparently realized he had water in one of his diesel tanks. So he drained it, right there in their lot. Then he left without mentioning it to anyone. They had to do the entire hazmat cleanup, EPA, everything. Apparently incredibly expensive. The bad news for the driver was the security cameras Walmart has in their parking lots. The CRST on the truck was easy enough to read. Between that and another driver who needed to take a dump but couldn't be bothered to walk into the store, they no longer allow semi parking at the local Walmart.
Load More Replies... Offbeat Quinoa 9 months ago
Negligence, breach of contract, abandonment of duty, etc. Depending on the nature of the mistake and the employee’s contract, or company policy, the company could have plenty of reason to sue for damages.
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Bobert Robertson 9 months ago
My coworker lost a master key to our million square foot facility. That was a $50,000 key after redoing all the locks.
Any emergency fund is better than having nothing, but obviously, the bigger it is, the more flexibility you have when you have to replace an expensive item, transition between jobs, deal with sudden illnesses, etc.
That being said, you also want to enjoy yourself, eat well, invest in your health and fitness, take care of your family, travel, and spend time on your hobbies.
So you have to find a balance between saving enough money each month to forge a sizeable emergency fund (and, ideally, also setting aside another part of your savings for investing) and actually spending your money to make the most of life.
HSBC notes that your emergency fund is the money you save and put aside to cover a financial shock without going into debt. This fund, hopefully, gives you some peace of mind that you can weather the storm.
According to the bank, you should aim to have between 3 and 6 months’ essential expenses covered. The fund should be enough for you to pay your rent or mortgage, groceries, and utilities.
#19
Cable Guy Drills A Hole In The Side Of House, Into A Closet, Through A Guitar Case, And Right Through A Martin Hd-28v
#20
Driving My Wife's New Car (Still On The First Tank Of Gas) When This Happened
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 9 months ago
I has something similar happen years ago. Riding by a construction site and a freaking nail went in teh bottom and out the sidewall. The tire was completely ruined and it was less than a week old.
Angela Corvaia 9 months ago
You can ask the site supervisor - give them your receipt for new tire and they will replace. We had that happen SEVERAL times. Most accept it as business.
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April Pickett 9 months ago
There's a road I won't drive on anymore because every time I did, I got nails in my tires.
Kay Valentine 6 months ago
My car had 51 miles on it when I got rear-ended by an unlicensed teenager on her cell phone, wrapped in a blanket (while driving) an uninsured car - $8,000 damage to my brand new car..
Michał Osiecki 7 months ago
my friend recently found a nail in the new tires he just bought, while returning from the service where he installed it
Heras buddy 9 months ago
Know someone who had a screwdriver go through the tire and rim at 60 mph.
Libstak 9 months ago (edited)
That's not expensive, especially not immediately if you have a spare, which a new car should and you replace the spare with a retread.
Offbeat Quinoa 9 months ago
Sadly a lot of new vehicles come with “tire repair kits” rather than spare tires these days 😅 I work for an auto group
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A Truck Carrying A Tank Of White Paint Dropped It On The Road
Hippopotamuses 9 months ago
It looks like an art installation, intended to show the blandness of our modern lives.
trixiefly11 9 months ago
At least it looks like the jeep was stopped at the yield and not driving. That would be terrifying to suddenly not be able to see while moving.
Rick Claussen 6 months ago
If I haden't seen this in 2009, I would swear it was AI. (aka: plagarism software)
A large part of figuring out how big your emergency fund should be comes down to being honest with yourself while you look through all of your expenses. It can be uncomfortable, but you have to figure out what you can back on in case of a financial shock.
For instance, getting a cup of coffee in town and going for dinner at a nice restaurant are, obviously, things many people enjoy, but they aren’t essential.
Other areas where you can cut back when things get tough include paying for streaming and other services, expensive food deliveries, vacations, shopping for random things online, etc.
Furthermore, you can always consider replacing your damaged gadgets and appliances with (hopefully) more physically resilient and budget-friendly variants. The freshest upgrade might not always make the most sense economically.
#22
Guy Dropped A $40,000 Pallet Of Glass On His First Day
#23
Gonna Be A Long Day
🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking 9 months ago (edited)
I get the general idea, but does anyone have a more exact idea of the scenario and sequence of events, please? I see two pallets of paint, not set exactly together, but both seem to have had tins knocked off with great force, almost akin to a split strike in bowling.
Pferdchen 9 months ago
From the Daily Mail: "Among the photos is one that shows gallons of paint splashed all over the road, after the crane that was carrying them apparently dropped them all." Looks like too much carnage to be dropped from a low height. Makes me wonder if they were trying to lift them over a building.
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#24
Forgot I Was Heating Oil For French Fries
whiterabbit 9 months ago
Went to load a new bowl and got sidetracked watching cat videos
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Ashtophet’sRevenge 9 months ago
My Mom always said “you can’t cook if you’re out of the kitchen”…
bookbuddy 9 months ago
Looks just like the kitchen in Final Destination 2 where the guy gets his hand caught in the disposal and sets fire to kitchen
Load More Replies... Jay Scales 9 months ago
Was this the classic: Came home from the pub, fancied chips, fell asleep on sofa?
Microwaved Robot 9 months ago
Unless you are drinking🥃or🥂are🍾 drunk and have the munchies, THIS is something that One CAN not forget! Let a🍕go to charcoal, in the oven but.., never Hot Oil.
Nikki Angulo 4 months ago
There’s a reason why my brother was never allowed to leave the kitchen when it was his turn to make supper. To prevent something like this from happening!
However, not everyone agrees with the idea behind the fund worth 3 to 6 months of expenses. For many families, this is a lofty goal that is very difficult to reach.
Economist Emily Gallagher from the University of Colorado Boulder told CNBC Select that low-income American households should aim to save $2,467. This amounts to roughly a month’s worth of income if you’re earning around $30,000 per year in a family of four. This is a more realistic target, according to Gallagher.
#25
Played At Topgolf For The First Time Yesterday. This Is What I Found When I Got To My Car
Apatheist Account2 9 months ago
I don't think both mirrors are damaged, but you've definitely got a hole in one.
Jan Moore 8 months ago
When my father was station in the Panama Canal Zone our house was right on the 6th hole. We got hit by golf balls all the time. No windows were broken while we lived there but we found a lot of golf balls. Back then they were made with rubber bands inside. Our dogs liked to chew the covers off and the balls would unravel all over the place.
Hippopotamuses 9 months ago
I'm actually quite impressed with the accidental precision of this.
#26
Couple Accidentally Roll Into River While “Getting Busy” Inside Their Car
Lousha 9 months ago
If you have seen The World According to Garp, you know what I'm thinking here about the moment the impact... might've had an impact.
#27
Someone Broke My Friends Bass In Half
Just Another Karen 9 months ago
The person who did it must've thought they were playing at a rock show
Kathy Sinclair 8 months ago
A guy we knew years ago, drove over someone's double bass by accident, and it looked like this.
CNN reports that American shoppers may be “starting to tap out” as their spending slows. Retail sales rose just 0.2% in February compared to January 2025, as per the Commerce Department. This was lower than the 0.7% increase that was projected and expected. In other words, Americans are becoming more cautious of their spending as they’re becoming more stretched.
Spending in February declined the most at department stores, restaurants, bars, and gasoline stations. On the flip side, spending rose online and at health stores.
#28
My Kid Poured Candle Wax Down The Drain
mandy the capibara 9 months ago
Corkscrew in it and pull it out is quicker. Been there, done that ;)
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Daniel Atkins 9 months ago
that isn't too bad it solidified when it touched the water in the p trap soo heat it up like deejak said.
#29
My Wife Said She Had Something Crazy To Show Me After We Ate Lunch
Earonn - 9 months ago
Unfortunately, that can happen. We had a whole glass door at our office just shatter one afternoon. Sounded like a gun (to my non-gun-experienced ears) and the whole door was gone.
Upstaged75 9 months ago
One day I got in my car and slammed the door. And my entire back window imploded. It sounded like ice breaking. There were no cracks or anything, it just shattered and all the glass fell inside my car. It's been 2 years and I still sometimes find tiny pieces once in a while.
Load More Replies... Susan Raskin 9 months ago
had a glass table in an enclosed porch. Came home to find it shattered.
Fat Harry (Oi / You) 9 months ago
Fairly easy to replace the door, and not terribly expensive.
#30
Lawn Service Used The Wrong Herbicide On My Neighbor’s 1 Acre Yard
Wij 9 months ago
You mean the guy in the whitehouse taking orders from the kremlin?
Load More Replies... Nicole Weymann 9 months ago
OT, but outside of lawns grass is considered an actual weed - and once you start breeding it for a lawn you "need" pesticides to "protect" it?? Whoever came up with the idea that green deserts (labour intensive, to boot!) are pretty? Or at least prettier than a colourful living carpet of grass, moss, daisies, dandelions, clover, and a thousand other flowers?
What is the most expensive thing you’ve ever had to repair or replace in your entire life, dear Pandas? What exactly happened? Did you have an emergency budget to help you back then or did you have to scrimp and save for months to afford the replacement?
How do you typically react when things go very, very wrong? Do you tend to panic or are you always as cool as a cucumber? We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments below.
#31
My Cat Decided To Share Her Lunch With Me Via My Headphones
Skogsrået 9 months ago
If that is cat vomit then it sounds about right, they always find the most special places to vomit on.
Earonn - 9 months ago
Really? Remind me to give my cat extra treats - she normally chooses the old carpet in the hallway. Thank you, O Mistress of Cat Puke!
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Nads 9 months ago
Poor cat isn’t feeling well! 😢 if it doesn’t seem like a regular hair ball, taker them to the vet! And always keep an eye on their litter box and their food and water intake. They might show ZERO signs of pain, so you always need to know if they are eating, drinking, peeing and pooping. And a disease can get worse really fast. Keep an eye on your little angels.
Pam Wilson-Walter 9 months ago
When one of my Beagles got sick, she would run UNDER the bed to vomit! Had to remove mattress and box spring so I could shampoo the carpet!
#32
Someone Reversed Their Boat Trailer Into My Rental
whiterabbit 9 months ago
Doesn't your existing car insurance (if you already have a car) cover your rental?
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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 9 months ago
At least it's just a rental. I hope they paid for insurance.
#33
Yesterday I Forgot To Bring My Arm Down While Driving A Crane Inside
Rob D 9 months ago
Yup. And TBH knowing how heavy and dangerous this machinery can be, the operator should be paying enough attention to avoid this. Period. No excuses.
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Paul C. 9 months ago
Many years ago I worked at Lydd Airport in the UK. A guy was building a pillar with bricks on one side of the road about 2mtrs high. Then went and started doing the same on the other side. Another worker was going back and forth all day on a fork lift. Late in the day brick guy for some reason put wire across at the top(no idea why). Fork Lift guy came ploughing along hit the wire and bought the lot down. Cue about twenty blokes rolling round laughing.
#34
Plane Crashed Into Newly Built House
Hippopotamuses 9 months ago
In fairness. The look of this one has been improved with the addition of a plane wreck.
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John Mosley 9 months ago
They're fine, stepped out onto the roof before the plane hit.
Load More Replies... Bill Swallow 9 months ago (edited)
Well, if you build it, they will come. Never said anything about them coming by air, though.
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 9 months ago
I can't really tell but it looks like the only house for miles.
Apachebathmat 9 months ago
They should leave it as an improvement to what otherwise is one ugly house
Allen Konkolesky 5 months ago
Doesn't look real. The tail section looks like it's made with cloth. The bend looks wrong. The houses have no front doors. How do you get in? Do you have to open the garage every time you go in and out?
#35
I Was Tightening The Last Bolt At The Roof Edge Of The Construction When The Spanner Slipped From My Hand And Fell On The Solar Panel On The Adjacent Building
Riley Quinn 9 months ago
When I was in theater, I had to dangle from catwalks adjusting lights. I always tethered my tools to a belt around my waist so that if I lost my grip I could pull it back up and not worry about it bouncing off someone's head or a set piece. I continued to use this method in construction later on.
nottheactualphoto 9 months ago
As any sensible person would. Yes, I've been up in the grid hanging lights.
Load More Replies... Offbeat Quinoa 9 months ago (edited)
C R A C K E D, ffs 😂 I can’t talk about c*****d glass on BP but I can talk about p**n all day apparently
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#36
My Friend Arrived At His House And Left His School Backpack In His Car, Moments Later Heard A Breaking Sound And Returns To This With All His School Notes And Books Gone
That is why you never leave something important in your car but the city where we are (Quebec City) this is super rare.
🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking 9 months ago
Thank you. I was wondering why on earth anyone would want to steal school books!
Load More Replies... trixiefly11 9 months ago
And they left the instrument case which probably was actually worth more.
#37
This Is At Least $700k Worth Of LED Video Wall, According To People In The Know
#38
Just Bought This Underwater Protective Case In Thailand And Went Swimming With It
Ace 9 months ago
User error. You're supposed to roll the top part down over itself before fastening.
Papa 9 months ago
When I'm on a boat I generally put anything I don't want to get wet in a ziploc bag.
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DC and S 8 months ago
Yes! It's in the directions when you buy it to try it in the sink first. And it looks like they didn't even close it.
Load More Replies... Nads 9 months ago
No, it doesn’t work, it’s not advised to do this.Turn it off and let it dry.
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#39
WCGW By Grilling Next To Your Siding?
Pernille 9 months ago
Then stop covering your house with plastic, it wouldn't have happened with a real house.
SirWriteALot 9 months ago
"real" houses are still insulated with foam and using a grill next to those would also result in unwanted melting of that foam.
Load More Replies... Bill Swallow 9 months ago
That is MUCH worse than when it happened to me. In my case, it was just a bit of minor warping on the vinyl siding.
Hippopotamuses 9 months ago
Seriously. How do people not see this coming. Heat/fire & plastic. Doh!
Daniel Atkins 9 months ago
That looks like something caught fire. My grill is fairly close to my house and it hasn't even warped the siding.
#40
I Think I’m Going To Need A Bigger Bucket
April Pickett 9 months ago
Move that computer and components NOW before the ceiling collapses.
Saphyre Fyre 9 months ago
I mean; instead of standing there taking the pic, GO GET THAT BUCKET!!!
#41
Was Out Desert Riding And Went To Check The Time Just To Find This
Pferdchen 9 months ago
I was going to say the same thing, but with a "ba da boom" rim shot to boot.
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#42
Tech Repair Client Did This To ‘Combat Overheating’
#43
Someone's Insurance Company Isn't Going To Be Happy
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 9 months ago
Ahh but smashed Cyber Trucks make me happy. I'm willing to give a pass on the Tesla owners who bought the car before Musk lost his d**n mind but the Cyber Truck debuted AFTER he went nuts so no sympathy.
Offbeat Quinoa 9 months ago
I’m from BC, Canada - the hugely popular Vancouver International Autoshow, which starts today, asked Tesla to withdraw from the show because they don’t want to deal with any Tesla drama 😂 made me very happy this morning
Load More Replies... Multa Nocte 9 months ago
Are they angry because someone was dumb enough to buy a piece of junk like this?
Bill Swallow 9 months ago (edited)
SURE they will! Now they have an excuse to drop him as a client w/o paying! Or at least jack his rates through the roof! (*LOVE* the message on the side of the ramp...)
Pferdchen 9 months ago
I was thinking it's kind of tone deaf for a vehicle that might be hauling cars involved in fatal accidents.
Load More Replies... Riley Quinn 9 months ago
Insurance company may not be happy, but this image gives me profound pleasure. More smashed Teslas, please.
Hippopotamuses 9 months ago
I thought that type of damage couldn't happen to Cyberdumptrucks. On the plus side. The salvage company trusts in god? I guess you need all the help you can get in that profession.
#44
Recently Tried An Expensive Rental Clothing Subscription. UPS Threw The Package Of Clothes/Bags Into My Backyard. I Have Two Puppies
Earonn - 9 months ago
Forget the puppies, how dare they just throwing parcels around? If you don't like your job, do it properly until you get something you like better, fuckwits.
🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking 9 months ago
Rather than buying new clothes, wearing them twice and throwing them away, rental subscriptions allow you to return clothes and receive new ones.
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#45
Aluminium Pots And Pans Can Melt On An Electric Stove If All The Water Is Gone And It's Left On For A Long Time
Riley Quinn 9 months ago
I accept your one-upmanship, but too many of my former housemates were imbeciles nevertheless.
#46
Daughter Left The Garden Hose Running Outside All Night And It Managed To Flood My Basement
matthew kite 2 months ago
I did that once at a garage I used to work at took me six hours to get rid of the water 😂
Riley Quinn 9 months ago
I had my hoses attached to soaker hoses and would let it run for extended periods, but I also set a timer specifically so I'd remember to shut them off.
#47
Crashed Stealth Bomber
Hippopotamuses 9 months ago
Probably in the US, so F. But -1F is -18C, which doesn't seem right. I'm guessing that the temperature function on the device isn't working.
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My Mom Left Her Car For 2 Months, Came Back To It Covered In Mold
Just Another Karen 9 months ago
Nine years ago, when I was in college and living with a friend, we went on vacation. Two months later, I was the first to return, and I found MY WHOLE HOUSE MUSTY, including clothes, shoes, bed, pillows, microwave, walls, wardrobe, plates, remote control, books. Seriously, everything.
Heras buddy 9 months ago
Need to clean the car more often. That mold is from things on her hands. Keep alcohol wipes in the car and clean your touch points.
Offbeat Quinoa 9 months ago (edited)
That doesn’t explain the mold on the seats though. It’s more likely due to moisture. I work at a couple dealerships and an old vehicle became moldy while sitting for a few weeks because the owner had left two open beverages inside, and when the liquid evaporated during a heat wave, it turned the interior into a steam room.
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Less Than 10 Minutes Ago, A Delivery Guy Forgot To Use His Handbrake On Our Steep Driveway. His Car Rolled Over The Ledge And Garden And Then Fell In Front Of Our Living Room 3-4 Metres Down
Upstaged75 9 months ago
My mom did that once in the driveway at my parents' house. Which is on a hill. In the woods. She went inside and a moment later heard a massive crash. When she came back out she saw that her car was now wrapped around a tree at the bottom of the hill. :)
Nikki Angulo 4 months ago (edited)
My new vehicle automatically engages the parking break when I put it in park. Still have to sometimes remind myself since it’s habit reach out and put the parking break on after 25+ years of driving!
Offbeat Quinoa 9 months ago (edited)
You mean the brake you’re supposed to use when parked? 😂 he forgot to engage it when he parked and the car rolled backwards because the driveway is steep. It doesn’t say that he used the ebrake as a system for stopping.
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In Ten Seconds I'm Going To Discover The Value Of Lifejackets And Renter's Insurance
Kira Okah 9 months ago
From what I could find on the OP: it was a flash flood, seal wasn't perfect, water sprayed in through the window and he and his wife were bracing against the flow with towels to try and stop it, basement was flooded in about 3 inches of water, they made makeshift sandbags wth sod due to more forecast storms, family was fine, basement carpet apparently reeked like death when they got the water clear and pulled it up.
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#51
My Dad Said He Would Make Dinner Today And Grilled The Expensive Bullet Steak I Bought. This Is The Result
Earonn - 9 months ago
He meant well. Lesson for us: if you have expensive food, check that it's prepared properly, if someone offers to do it for you.
AsylumWalker 9 months ago
Nah, thats BS. If youre gonna offer to cook expensive food, learn how to do it properly
Load More Replies... Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 9 months ago
I just learned about Bullet Steak recently. It's supposed to be very good and not cooked to hell and back.
#52
Spent 10 Minutes Looking For The Drip Tray For The Forman Grill, After I Turned It On
#53
Fire Inspector Accidentally Set Off My Ansul System
Hippopotamuses 9 months ago (edited)
Whoever developed that product is laughing their ārse off over the name. Pun intended.
Load More Replies... Learner Panda 9 months ago
The Ansul Kitchen System is a pre-engineered, automatic fire suppression system that can tackle large, hazardous fires without human intervention. In case you were wondering.
#54
Phone Slipped Out Of My Pocket At About 9 Thousand Feet While Skydiving. Found It Shattered On The Runway, But Somehow It Is Still Semi-Functional
Bill Swallow 9 months ago
Contact the manufacturer, and ask for a new phone in exchange for a testimonial, a la the old "Timex - Takes a licking and keeps on ticking" wristwatch commercials.
Naomi van Nijnatten 9 months ago
Be thankful it didn't hit someone, that would have been fatal probably...
Offbeat Quinoa 9 months ago
First photo is hilarious, can you imagine just seeing your phone floating in the air next to you while skydiving 😂 “aww c**p”
Offbeat Quinoa 9 months ago
Maybe OP was too far away. Don’t always assume everyone is just stupid 😂 people are so quick to judge and feel smug lmao
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This Is My 2nd Set Of Ipods That I Have Idiotically Left In My Pockets And Washed. Please Mock Me
Bill Swallow 9 months ago
NGL, not an Apple fan, but accidents like this are always a shame. Better luck in future.
Upstaged75 9 months ago
A long time ago I had the Shuffle version of the iPod, which is small and can clip on to your clothes. I threw it in the washer with my workout clothes more than once....
Offbeat Quinoa 9 months ago
Hahaha good ol thumb drives 😂 I ran over one once in my driveway and it still works like a champ
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#56
Forgot To Let The Faucet Drip
#57
Candle Was Super Fragrant Last Night... Now I Know Why!
Nikki Angulo 4 months ago
My former mother in law did that under her over-stove microwave/oven fan. It was a bit droopy after that, lol
#58
My 5-Year-Old Son Got Upset That It Was His Bedtime And Threw A 50-Cent Yo-Yo At My 77" Sony Oled. The Yo-Yo Won, And The TV's Done
Blue 9 months ago
And did the child got grounded for a year? would definitely not deserve anything during that point after this.
Earonn - 9 months ago
I mean, it's a 5 year old. I'm not a parent, I don't know if at that age they can ALWAYS know and control themselves to not throw something.
Load More Replies... Heras buddy 9 months ago
Learn his lesson by the time he's done paying for a TV. Allowance? What Allowance?
General Stukov 9 months ago
"This is why daddy went to the store, it wasn't for milk, it was to buy a new tv..."
#59
Plumbers Broke Through This Foundation To Add Pipes, Compromising The Structural Support Of The Home
Skogsrået 9 months ago
Holy crâp, those plastic pipes are made in all kinds of forms and shapes. Breaking through walls to fit them in is totally unnecessary and unacceptable.
Hippopotamuses 9 months ago
This really does defeat the purpose of the pipe's design. Also, it would have required far more effort to break the concrete.
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For All Pedernity 9 months ago
This isn't an accident, this is a severe lack of skill and competence.
#60
Diaper Got Mixed With Laundry And Went Into Washing Machine. Everything Is Covered In Absorbent Hydro Gel
Toddler loves hiding things. Put used diaper in laundry basket, we didn’t notice and put clothes in washer. Diaper expanded, exploded and covered everything with hydro gel.
Upstaged75 9 months ago
Yeah I know someone who accidentally threw a poopy diaper in with the laundry. :(
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#61
GF Accidentally Spilled Hot Wax On Ps5
Kira Okah 9 months ago
It was a complete accident, it was beneath a shelf with a candle on it, gf accidentally knocked the candle over when moving it.
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A. Br. 9 months ago
Are you sure it was a mistake? She might be wanting to spend more time with you.
Kira Okah 9 months ago
Yes, it was an accident, he knows, he saw it happen.
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Just Set Up New Monitor, Chair Slipped Under Me And I Hit The Desk, And Monitor Fell And Broke
Regina Holt 9 months ago
Are you sure nobody pulled the chair out from under you as you were attempting to sit down.
#63
New Airpod Fell Into Paint
#64
Tried To Dry My Running Shoes
So, yesterday I ran in my new-ish running shoes (50 miles) in the pouring rain. Washed out all the mud and left to dry, but today they were still soaked so I put them near the fireplace. Apparently, TOO near.
Dog Mom to Zoe 9 months ago
A hack if you will; If you want to dry sneakers, put them in your car that is parked outside. Unless it's snowing or raining, the shoes will dry within 3 hours.
#65
My Wedding Ring Slipped Off And Fell Down The Gap Between The Sink And The Wall. The Gap's Very Deep. This Is In A Bnb And Checkout Is In 11 Hours
Only way to get a visual on the ring was to use the selfie camera, hence the second picture is so out of focus
#66
It's My First Summer In Arizona. Left My Laptop In My Car. Lesson Learned
Nosirrow 9 months ago
As as child, I was stunned to hear people live in the desert. How can anyone handle such heat?
Offbeat Quinoa 9 months ago
My body can’t handle heat - I get heatstroke incredibly easily, as I learned in both Florida and California, USA 😂 my Canadian a**e can’t imagine living in the desert either
Load More Replies... trixiefly11 9 months ago
I live in a northern state and still can't leave anything in the car in the summer if I don't want it to melt.
#67
I Was Mowing The Lawn And Found Some Money :(
Bill Swallow 9 months ago
Unlike many of the incidents shown here, this is potentially recoverable.
Petra Peitsch 9 months ago
It's just 10 euro ... doesn't really worth the trouble.
Load More Replies... Nancy Lynch 9 months ago
Take all pieces to the bank. You can get it replaced. That is if you were in the US.
#68
I'm Glad I Paid For The Deluxe Room Upgrade In This 4 Star Hotel. And Yes, My Back Is To The Wall
#69
Apparently There's A Staple Sticking Upon This Bench
Bill Swallow 9 months ago
The rare case where there is at least a faint hope that it might buff out.
#70
Had A Leak Develop In Our Laboratory This Morning. Nobody Was On Campus To Catch It So There Was 4 Inches Of Standing Water And Countless Ruined Pieces Of Equipment
Bill Swallow 9 months ago
I once ran a data center located in our building's basement, about 110 or so servers. Friday afternoon before a holiday weekend a user needed a new monitor. There was a spare in the server room. I went to get it; when I bent down to pick it up from the floor, I glanced through a cutout in a raised-floor tile and saw a movie - 'A River Runs Through It'. First call was to the building facilities people, second was to the boss to contact the clients and tell them we were going down NOW! Then I started powering down servers as fast as I could before the water got to the electrical junction boxes under that floor. A line carrying chiller water to an air handler was rubbing on a motor housing & wore through. We didn't lose a thing, and were back up in a few hours. Since we were in the basement, the water alarms were up at the ceiling, "since water could only leak in from heavy rain". I told the guy I thought that water runs downhill. His grin said someone else was due for a bad day.
Pferdchen 9 months ago
Wow! I managed a dinosaur pen (old style computer room) with raised tile floors. That sounds like a horrific nightmare and I would have been tempted to cut the power over a managed shutdown. I'm amazed you didn't have water alarms down there. They're actually not bad to have around a house, too, especially laundry rooms.
Load More Replies... Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 9 months ago (edited)
Worst I ever saw was a coworker who left a valve open overnight. 30gpm (roughly 7 cubic meters per hour) pardon my freedom units) overnight for about 6hrs. 6*60*30 = 10,800g. Again pardon my freedom units.
#71
Slipped In The Shower, Landed On The Toilet
Multa Nocte 9 months ago
One should never laugh at accidents like this that could have turned out very badly, yet . . .
BookFanatic 9 months ago
And always go get checked out if you hit your head. Even if you think you're fine.
Load More Replies... Sarah 9 months ago
The worst especially as you likely had no clothes on so no cushioning. I’ve been there- prepare for the worst bruises of your life. Mine were ginormous. Mind you- I enjoyed sending pics to friends for the shock value. Some were almost twice the size of my hand. Bra area/ face/ thighs ( I fell face down)
Earonn - 9 months ago
Glad it seems to have looked worse than it was, since you could enjoy sending the photos. Hope you got all the shocked responses you could have wished for (and that your friends did something nice for you).
Load More Replies... Upstaged75 9 months ago
I did that once but was saved by the toilet as I landed sitting on it. Pulled the shower rod out but thankfully didn't fall any further.
#72
Overnight Coworker Sent Me This Last Night
Upstaged75 9 months ago
I'd quit and move to another country rather than deal with cleaning that all up.
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 9 months ago
Oh suddenly I'm feeling too sick to come in and I have a fever. Yeah, I would totally blue-flu that.
#73
New Photos Of The $80 Million Mars Ingenuity Helicopter, Showing A Blade Completely Broken Off And Lodged Into A Martian Sand Dune
Bill Swallow 9 months ago
A sad occurrence, true, but it truly served above and beyond its design specs.
Pferdchen 9 months ago
For sure. Was designed for five flights over 30 days. Flew 72 times over three years. I'm not a big fan of this decade, but at least we have Ingenuity and the James Webb Space Telescope.
Load More Replies... Riley Quinn 9 months ago
Absolutely no valid reason for this snarky post. Ingenuity went way beyond expectations. Save the snark for real government waste.
Earonn - 9 months ago
No, it worked very well for a long time before this. It also didn't explode, or gave it a Sieg Heil.
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My Kids (Age 3 & 5) Decided To Paint My Switch With Tattoo Ink
I had a home tattoo kit in my closet on the shelf (about 7 feet of the ground) don't know how they got to it. They stole the ink and rubbed it all over the house while my spouse was cooking lunch. (I was at work) But I'm pretty sure my switch is toast.
Anonymous Fox 9 months ago
If they don't mind the casing and controllers being covered in ink, they should just be able to replace the screen.
Kira Okah 9 months ago
Won't need to do that, it's fully washable, it will easily come off.
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Left The Stove On Accidentally For 5 Hours, Noticed When I Came Back Home. There Goes My Gas Bill… At Least I Didn’t Burn My Place Down
🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking 9 months ago
But apparently take a photo first before turning it off. I think it's a fake story, as the plastic handle on the lid would have melted by now.
Earonn - 9 months ago
Isn't the lid on the back of the stove? But totally agree - what's the photo for? To prove it was on?
Load More Replies... Fat Harry (Oi / You) 9 months ago
It happens. Nobody died, the house is still standing. Came home to my daughter in tears because she'd been boiling her breast pump to sterilise it and had fallen asleep. The water had boiled dry and the pump melted. But like I said to her: she was OK, the baby was OK, the kitchen was smoky but undamaged, the house was still standing, and the dogs were out with me so were fine. What else matters? Things can be replaced, but people and animals cannot.
#76
Pricey Chew Toy
#77
Paint Lid Wasn't Closed Properly By The Store
Naomi van Nijnatten 9 months ago
Am I the only one who always puts things like this in a closed garbagesack to transport it home?
#78
Ever Left Your Fuel Door Open And Gas Cap Off, Then Driven Home? Well Then, This Should Make You Feel Better
Fat Harry (Oi / You) 9 months ago
I can't do this in my 2009 car. I need the car key to open the fuel cap, and the key can't be retracted until the cap is locked back into place.
#79
My Wife’s iPhone Was Dangling From Her Pocket While Karting
Bill Swallow 9 months ago
That'll buff out. (At least it's not down to the circuitry / battery like the other poor phone.)
Hippopotamuses 9 months ago
Not sure about two of the camera lenses, but the rest of it should be okay.
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Don’t Buy The Cheapest Carport On Amazon
Sheri Lytle 9 months ago
when there is a big snow storm you should take the snow off asap.....those things can only hold so much weight.
#81
Someone Without Insurance Hit My Neighbors Ferrari
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 9 months ago
Well I assume the Ferrari had full coverage. That's kind of what it's for.
Dar Mal 9 months ago
The company will find some way to weasel out and then either jack the rates or cancel coverage
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Witnessed This Crash! Db12
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 9 months ago
looks like someone wasn't were they were supposed to be and it's not the tram because they can only follow the tracks.
Joe Reaves 9 months ago
Right? If only you could somehow tell where trains and trams were going to be and look out for them ....
Load More Replies... Offbeat Quinoa 9 months ago
If I had a friend named Frederik, this is how I would tell him to explain things. “Frederiksplein!”
#83
Imagine Rear-Ending A Car Worth Over 1 Million Euros
Kiss Army 9 months ago
What kind of car is that? (I'm not a car person and it does not look familiar to me...)
#84
My GF's Mirror Melted My Monitor
#85
Knocked A Candle Onto My Brand New Boots
Bill Swallow 9 months ago
Well, people used to wear waxed cloaks as protection against rain...
Sarah 9 months ago
They still cost a fortune though. And necessary if you live in snowy cold climate
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Was On My Way To Work And Accidentally Wrecked My Truck Today. Physically I Got Lucky, But Financially I'm In Trouble
Bill Swallow 9 months ago
Good Luck! I suspect that truck was essential to you being able to stay employed?
Offbeat Quinoa 9 months ago
Or they’re still paying it off and now have a big loan with no truck 😅 insurance companies almost never give you what you paid for a vehicle if it gets wrecked. I just bought a $16,000 vehicle and my insurance straight up told me they think it’s only worth $12K to replace, despite the actual market value 😂
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Accidentally Stepped On My Glasses And They Went Half. Don't Have Money For New Ones
Nikki Angulo 4 months ago
Might actually be covered by warranty if they are new. I got hit in the face with a hockey stick once, and the lenses were covered (the frames were ok, though)
BookFanatic 9 months ago
I broke three pairs of glasses this way as a kid. Stepped on a pair, and sat on the next two pairs. By the fourth set, my parents garnished my allowance and gave me extra chores so I would learn the value.
#88
My Upstairs Neighbor Dropped A Quart Of Milk And It's Dripping Into My Apartment
For All Pedernity 9 months ago
One litre and in seeps through the floor!? That must be some real half-assed construction work...
Skogsrået 9 months ago
Maybe just this time you could cry over spilled milk (swedish saying: don't cry over spilled milk).
Offbeat Quinoa 9 months ago
We have that saying in English too, and yep this is definitely a good occasion to cry over it 😂
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Family Member Gave Us A Cubby House For Free. This Is How They Dropped It Off
#90
New House New Stupid Expenses I Guess
#91
Got Up At Night To Get A Glass Of Water, Accidentally Dropped It At The Counter, Didn't Notice It Had Hit The Stove. Woke Up Today To Find Out It Made A Huge Crack On It
Nikki Angulo 4 months ago
I hate glass top stoves. I prefer gad stoves, and barring those, just regular old electric stovetops.
trixiefly11 9 months ago
My son broke one of our glass top stoves. he was getting something out of the cabinet and dropped a glass measuring cup on the corner. It was time to replace it anyway.
#92
It Was A Sad Morning…
Ever accidentally dropped $200 down the sink? This bottle was new. If anyone has recommendations for other serums that aren’t as expensive I will gladly accept them!
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 9 months ago
I don't feel bad about this one. I looked up the company on the label and it's not medicine, it's very expensive snakeoil. They do average $200 per bottle though so that's accurate but the company website for this product reads like a late night informercial from the '90s.
Amy 9 months ago
I don’t personally use this, but it is skin care, rather than “snake oil”. They have a patent for the vitamin c formulation that runs out this year, so many will copy it, but that’s why it’s so popular and priced as so (I don’t personally agree with the price) - because it’s proven effective for people.
Load More Replies... Upstaged75 9 months ago
I use a very similar vitamin C serum that I get on Amazon for $20. It has over 150,000 positive reviews too. $200 is a waste of money - you're just paying for a brand name.
Offbeat Quinoa 9 months ago
Honestly price is not a great way to judge cosmetics 😂 my absolute favourite brand ever, that works better than most higher-end brands, is super affordable.
Load More Replies... Sarah 9 months ago
Paula choice : C15 Super Booster with Ferulic Acid and Vit C or Medic 8: SUPER C FERULIC™
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I Lost My Phone On A Festival, A Few Hours Later I Found It Burning Next To The Campfire
#94
90° And Another 6 Hours Until High Tide
Bill Swallow 9 months ago
Six HOURS? Couldn't that damage the hull / keel? (Great balance, BTW)
martin734 9 months ago
Probably not. Most boats that size have a strong hull and keel to allow the boat to be stored and transported on a trailer.
Load More Replies... Upstaged75 9 months ago (edited)
My dad once got a rowboat stuck in the Chesapeake Bay during low tide. We all laughed because my mom told him it would happen and he didn't believe her. So she sat outside with a drink watching him for over an hour until the tide came back in. :)
#95
My Girlfriend’s Perfume Fell From The Medicine Cabinet And Broke Our Sink
#96
Next Time I Won't Park Next To A Softball Field
trixiefly11 9 months ago
We did years of baseball with our kids and first rule is always park the furthest away. Even in little league where they can barely hit a ball two feet. Every once in a while, they get lucky.
#97
Accidently Dropped An Expensive Bottle Of Cologne That I Used Only Twice
Highly recommend though! I get a lot of compliments from it.
camomooey 9 months ago (edited)
Yuck. I hate perfume. I don't like it on me, or on anyone else. Most people don't know how to use it sparingly, and they practically bathe in it.
Upstaged75 9 months ago
I often wonder if those people have a poor sense of smell or something. So gross.
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#98
It's The Only Thing He Hit All Day
#99
Well, It Happened. I Accidentally Pressed My Joke Amazon Dash Button That Orders A Kia Sorento
Kiss Army 9 months ago
I thought this had to be BS so I looked it up. While Amazon did in fact have Dash Buttons to order a variety of items, they released the following in 2019 and this "bogus" order was supposedly placed in 2022. "Amazon is constantly evaluating our product and service offerings to best serve our customers. We are now offering customers more ways to shop than ever before, such as Alexa Shopping, smart reordering with an increasing selection of Dash Replenishment devices, Subscribe & Save, and virtual Dash Buttons. Because of the growth of these exciting new ways to shop, we are no longer supporting Dash Button devices. Beginning August 31, 2019, you won’t be able to use your Dash Button devices to reorder items. You can continue to order your products through the Amazon mobile app and Amazon.com, or by using your free virtual Dash Buttons."
Load More Replies... Bill Swallow 9 months ago (edited)
What are the odds that they deliver a Chinese knockoff of a Smart ForTwo instead?
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