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That lovely German word 'schadenfreude' describes the pleasure that one gets in witnessing another person's misfortune. While we don't necessarily condone this slightly evil feeling, it can be useful in putting one's own struggles and unfortunate events into perspective.
For example, you're not having a good time of things. You didn't get much sleep, the car won't start, and you're late for work. Seems like you're having the worst day ever! It's easy to feel grumpy and full of self-pity; you might even bring the people around you down as well, with your crappy mood.
However, one look at this list, compiled by Bored Panda, will immediately make you realize how much worse things can be. These people are having a really bad day, and it's sure to be worse than yours. Does that make things better? Yes. Should it really? Probably not. But somehow it does, so who are we to argue?
Scroll down below for your daily dose of schadenfreude, whether you need it or not, and feel free to tell us about your own funny accidents in the comments!
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Keys Inside Armored Truck
Benderong 5 years ago
Actually in the test they threw 2 rocks and the second one broke it. So jus throw 2, problem solved!
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Karen Klinck 5 years ago
Eventually called Dispatch and endured the laughter.
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OTTER 5 years ago
And I thought I had it bad when very early one morning I drove a few miles from my house to drop off some paperwork. I ran up and dropped off the envelope. Upon returning to my car I found my keys locked in my running car... as I stood there, in the cold and snow, in my jammies and cow slippers. And yes, I’m blonde. lol
Judith Wilson 5 years ago
A client arrived for her appointment in the pouring rain. I ran down the stairs with umbrella opened, rushed to her car door, waiting for her to get out and under protection. She proceeded to leave the engine run , wipers going full on, blast out of the vehicle, slam the already locked door with intense strength, and caught the sleeve of her very large sweater in the door - in some magical way that she could not release herself from said sweater. I continued to just stand there in abject amazement, transfixed, in the rain, face scrunched up. Newer cars do not allow that "activity" - can't be locked from inside - especially with keys in ignition - engine running. But I gotta tell ya, that sure was some fun to watch.
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ForkNBeans 5 years ago
"Uh, hello police dept? Would you please send us your most prolific car thief?"
Josh Hamilton 5 years ago
I can't see this really happening considering that a guard is suppose to be inside the truck at all times.
Karen Klinck 5 years ago
"Supposed to be'--more honored in the breech than in actuality.
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Miranda Reubish 5 years ago (edited)
Years ago I worked for a company that handled the service work on all of our municipality's vehicles (fire trucks, dump trucks, police cruisers, and the SWAT truck). The SWAT truck was old and only had 1 key. The door was so heavy it often closed itself. We had to take it to the dealership one time and I made sure to personally drive it there so I could inform the shop manager, AND the technician they said would be working on the radiator, about being sure to NOT lock the key IN the SWAT truck! Got back to my work and not 30 mins later I got a call from the dealership...keys locked in truck... Don't worry, I found a way to get the key out!!! I had half the guys in the shop running around finding me the items I needed to pull it off! LOL
Molly Kennington 5 years ago
I saw this happen with a hook-and-ladder truck. Luckily, they weren't on a call (nor were they called during the dilemma)--they'd stopped in front (yes, THE VERY front) of a grocery store to buy groceries. Much embarrassment was experienced. Poor guys!
Corrine Gurry 5 years ago
Had a rental car from airport (miles away from my relatives) with four children in it 5, 7, 10 and 14, stopped for lunch at a place they liked and we all locked our doors, with the key inside AND THE MOTOR RUNNING. My brand name rescue service took 2.5 hours to get to us (car ran out of gas during that time and fortunately the rescue truck came with a gas can full for me) getting the rental car open took an inordinate amount of time, and the restaurant bill was astronomical. Then we went to the mall to go shopping.
Roy Phillips 5 years ago
Could try like hell, or just hide and wait for an experienced car thief to come wandering by to do the job for you....
Weatherproof 5 years ago
Elon Musk needs to find out where they source their bullet-proof windows.
Bill Taylor 5 years ago
Always remember, security guards are the wanna be cops that couldn't pass the background check...
Karen Klinck 5 years ago
Payback is sweet. When I was still driving,one of those things parked *across* all three handicapped spots at a store, leaving me trying to stagger from the farthest spots in the lot. Then the driver*sneered* at me , saying they could park 'anywhere they liked'. I LOVE it!
Joan Churton 5 years ago
Oh this is so funny. These guys are the epitome of helplessness. How did they ever get out of this one.
Bettye McKee 5 years ago
A lot of head-scratching as they wonder if they'll be able to find another job.
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Two Brothers Won The Lottery On The Same Day
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Probably The Greatest Picture Of Myself That’s Ever Been Taken
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Just Married Couple In Front Of Their Burning Car
Toujin C'Thlu 5 years ago (edited)
At least they're okay, and seem to have good sense of humor about the whole thing. It'll make an interesting story to tell the kids years later.(if they choose to have any)
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Well That Sucks
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Sucks To Be You, Tom
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Spent $11.75 Growing Tomatoes This Year. Here's My Whole Harvest
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Scene Outside My Apartment Today
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This Girl Was Bleaching Her Hair And Put A Plastic Bag From Walmart Over It To Help The Heat Stay In And It Printed The Ink Onto Her Hair
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Not Dead
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I Give Up
Dorothy Parker 5 years ago
Their phone is devoutly religious and could no longer allow such behavior.
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Lanyard Caught On The Handle And My Keys Swung Inside The Door As I Closed It. Stupidest Way To Lock Yourself Out?
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So I Started Work As A Beekeeper Last Week
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Control + V
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Well, I Guess I'm The Chandelier Now
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Someone At Porsche Is Getting Fired Today
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It's A Me A-Marioooo ...oh
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Rude Awakening
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Jonah Hill Dropping His Coffee
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I Received This Gift From My Crush
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Still Better Than a DUI
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The Moment You Realize You Used The Wrong Spray
WilvanderHeijden 5 years ago (edited)
And realised you now have a perfect reason to turn the boring lawn into an amazing flowerbed.
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When You Ignore The Foul Taste Of Morning Tea
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Got A New Printer. The Old One Didn’t Go Out Without A Fight
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Apparently The Kids Were Too Distracted To Shut The Door
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Picked My Car Up From The Mechanic Yesterday After Having A Bunch Of Things Replaced Totalling $2100 Just To Have Burst Into Flames On Me This Morning. I'm Too Poor For This S**t
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Looks Like I’m Not Getting My Bluetooth Earbuds Back For A While
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Imagine Getting Your Name Excluded Like This In A Movie Credit Scene
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When You Forget Your Friends
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Chinese Man Chops Off His Own Finger After A Snake Bite ‘To Save My Own Life’, But Doctors Say It Was Totally Unnecessary
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Took Mac And Cheese To A Different Level
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Home Alone Cleaning The Roof And Gutters When I Heard A Loud Bang
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Avital Pilpel 5 years ago
I find it ironic one of the authors of this "some people just have bad luck" post is named "James Caunt".
Carla Yvonne Noomen 5 years ago
I often try to see more pressing the know see 80 or so more, and it doesn't work... why is that?
Everleigh 5 years ago
The topic of these is kinda dumb cause people can way worse days than these pics.... Trust me cause I have!
Carol Roeder 4 years ago
Oh Bored Panda, I needed a laugh so badly and you sure came through with these. Thank you for making my day!
SilvaSkies 5 years ago
Many of these people posted on their own accord, perhaps to feel better about their situation and share some cheer around too
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I find it ironic one of the authors of this "some people just have bad luck" post is named "James Caunt".
Carla Yvonne Noomen 5 years ago
I often try to see more pressing the know see 80 or so more, and it doesn't work... why is that?
Everleigh 5 years ago
The topic of these is kinda dumb cause people can way worse days than these pics.... Trust me cause I have!
Carol Roeder 4 years ago
Oh Bored Panda, I needed a laugh so badly and you sure came through with these. Thank you for making my day!
SilvaSkies 5 years ago
Many of these people posted on their own accord, perhaps to feel better about their situation and share some cheer around too
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