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If you’re having a bad day, just remember, it could always be worse. In difficult times, I often tell myself this as well. But my favorite piece of advice on staying motivated comes from Scottish comedian Limmy. He once said, “If this has been the worst year of your life, that means next year will be even better. If it gets worse, then congratulations, this hasn’t been the worst year of your life.”
Served in true Scottish fashion, it’s a blunt but honest way to encourage yourself. You’re probably not going to see Limmy’s inspirational words on Pinterest boards any time soon though. Maybe it’s better to frame your situation against others. Yeah, sure, you had a bad day but was it as bad as smashing a brand new phone that wasn’t even taken out of its box? True story — we’ve got the pics to prove it.
Here’s our compilation of people who probably felt like they were having the worst day ever. It makes us realize that maybe we don’t have it so bad after all. But if you’re looking for motivational quotes after all, there’s some from Bored Panda here, here, and here to help you get by.
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#1
Went Into My Attic Looking For A Water Leak Coming Into My Living Room And It Appears That I'm With Whatever Monstrosity Left This Behind. It's Soft To The Touch So I'm Assuming It's Still Around
Hailtobaphomet 4 years ago
Feed it mice and name it Jeff, that's what I did and Jeff is my favorite snake now.
Juniper Taylor 4 years ago
Awwww that’s sweet. I love snakes. What kind of snake is Jeff, do you know?
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What does a Foxxxy say? 4 years ago
I'd be off to a hotel faster than you could say, "f**k this noise."
Erin Bladzinski 4 years ago
Oh hell no!! I'd be sleeping in my shower tonight with my dog and cat, with duct tape all around the edges of the sliding glass door and over the drain and faucet!!
Anna Repp 4 years ago
Yeah, especially the drain - because it can climb out of the drain!
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Emma Lyons 4 years ago
Be happy it’s taking care of the mice and/or rats in your home.. I feel like snakes are the “pit bulls” of the reptile world.. they are not out to “eat” you.. they want warmth, a shelter, and a bit of food every 3 to 4 weeks depending on the size of the meal.. That shed means that is a well fed well misted/watered snake. It looks very much like a ball python to me.. But I also don’t know where you’re from and if snakes are everywhere.
NMN 4 years ago
Nice! She's probably a beauty! I wouldn't rest until I caught it, wouldn't want to accidentally hurt it nor for it to hurt my cat. Then release it in nearby woodland
Susan Mercurio 4 years ago
Only if your woodland is in a climate where Br'er Snake can survive... Otherwise put it in a cage.
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Ryan Baker 4 years ago
Call animal control, make sure it’s not poisonous, if it isn’t then maybe you can have a new pet, and no mice/rat problems!
Danielle Holder 4 years ago
Venomous, not poisonous. Poison - you ingest Venomous - injected into you Most animal control will murder it
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Kathy Baylis 4 years ago
Why haven’t any herpetologists out there, professional or amateur, come forward to ID what kind of snake shed this skin? I’m genuinely curious and know I’m not alone in that.
Tracy Leigh 4 years ago
Black rat snake. Notorious for living up in trees, barn rafters, attics, etc. harnless to humans and great for pest control
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Stephanie Sloan 4 years ago
Totally agree with NMN! I would love to find her! It's most likely a female due to the length, but sometimes a male will be an exception to that rule. Either way, you didn't know she was there until you found the shed, which clearly proves that the snake is not bothering your daily life. I would keep the sock, super cool!!
Cheryl Fontaine 4 years ago
Snakes are valuable. Why does everyone assume a snake is out to get them? It isn't. Protect...he's probably just looking for a way to get out.
Sinkvenice 4 years ago
To quote Indiana Jones "Snakes, why'd it have to be snakes?" I really wanted a snake when I was a teenager but my mum is unbelievably terrified of them, she can't even look at a picture of them.
Kris Milochik 4 years ago
Rodent control for sure! If it's there, it's eating something. Better than a mousetrap because you don't have to dispose of 'bodies'.
Courtney Harris 4 years ago
Oh Hell No!!!! I had an anxiety attack just looking at the picture. I'd sign the deed and be out!!!!!
Roger Bird 4 years ago
I am as happy as a clam at high tide being quarantined, so everyone else is having an equal or worse time than I am. You whiners are merely people who can't adapt and whose hurry-hurry consciousness refuses to slow down.
Susan Mercurio 4 years ago
I'm an introvert anyway, so this is my ummm... "normal" life.
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Christel Nellemann 4 years ago
Aaaah! Quarantine version of “snakes on a plane”.. you can start filming your own thriller / horror movie w your phone. Also a possible thing to do to make time pass now btw.
Naomi Griffiths 4 years ago
That is the skin of a black snake (a good kind). They shed and go back outside.
Ginny Swart 4 years ago
Hw could become a pet if you treat him right...everyone needs a friend at this time..
Marianne Stolp 4 years ago
be honoured with such a visitor. she will take care of vermin for you. No rats and mice will bother your Household. Snakes are useful and beautiful. you are blessed
Connie May 4 years ago
I have several in my attic, which is why I have no mice in a 100+ yr old log home. Be grateful! Its just a black snake and probably left its winter home to go outdoors.
Yugan Talovich 4 years ago
If there's nothing for it to eat, it won't stay. It was just looking for a quiet changing room.
Carolina Reid 4 years ago
Snakes get in everywhere --even in a clean house as rodents get in, they are tiny and snakes can come through a tiny weep hole. I just don't get how it got into the attic? thats a surprise! I find them in the window wells by the basement but never in houses that don't have basements.
Terri Rowland 4 years ago
Snake skin.. Watch out when going to the toilet, and don't use the waste disposal unit until you find the snake who left it there.. 😕🐍🚽😎
Fred Bigox 4 years ago
Its only probably a corn snake. Its skin stretches as it comes off so dont worry its only a little one. On the plus side you wont have any mice.
Robyn Wilson 4 years ago
Someone told me judging by scale size looks like a corn snake...might be helpful in keeping the rats at bay
Susan Mercurio 4 years ago
Inside? Where the snake is? Are you getting bored, being shut inside with your family and pets?
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Tracy Leigh 4 years ago
$5 says black rat snake. They are notorious for living up in trees, barn rafters, etc. get up to 6ft easy. Harmless to humans...great for pest control
Cold Contagious 4 years ago
A single snake can only feed so often. It's not like it eats everyday, they just don't usually. You should hope also that it's not a female getting ready to have some babies 😉 or you'll have a lot more company. So, in between snacks it's in search of stimulating enrichment for a snake, whatever that involves, LoL 😂
NMN 4 years ago
Herpetology is not my specialty, but I'd guess if it's a female it wouldn't be pregnant, since it has just molted
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Catherine A.M. PA1970 4 years ago
NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE!!!!!!! RUUUUUUNNNNN.....JUST RUUUUUUNNNNNN!!!
Bettye McKee 4 years ago
That looks like a few sleepless nights, About six feet long, you think?
Chantal Sylvie 4 years ago
You've just quantified all of my irrational fears in one picture. You don't live there any more. It's the snake's house now. Shhhhhhhhhh.
Laura Pantazis 4 years ago (edited)
Good news is something that long without a wide girth is likely non-venomous. It's helping his rodent problem that is apparently in his attic. I'd rather have a snake in my attic than mice.
NMN 4 years ago
Some cobras would disagree with your opinion. And some others too
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Pol Macqueron 4 years ago
They will make a horror movie based on that, and that will be the most horrifying movie ever
Hailtobaphomet 4 years ago
Snakes aren't that scary, it's just what movies want you to think
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Hailtobaphomet 4 years ago
DONT! It hasn't hurt you, why should you attack it? (Respond I actually want to know the answer
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It’s ok, everyone has a bad day from time to time. Maybe you were late for work or school and everything just went downhill from there. It feels like one small mishap can set off a chain reaction to ruin the rest of your day.
It’s even worse if you wake up on the wrong side of the bed and don’t even know why you feel down — you already know it’s going to be a tough one. Although many might think of this as just an expression, it’s a real phenomenon and scientists believe it has a detrimental effect on our well-being.
#2
Do Not Order Your Toilet Paper From The Wish App
A study was completed by Pennsylvania State University looking at how these feelings in the morning impact our performance for the rest of the day. Their results were published in a paper aptly titled Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed: The Effects of Stress Anticipation on Working Memory in Daily Life.
The two-week study involved 240 adults completing reports on their emotional well-being at different times throughout the day. These reports (known as ecological momentary assessments) aimed to capture how an individual was feeling in the moment, especially in regards to stress. The reports were to be completed at random times throughout the day. The only exceptions were the morning and end-of-day ones which also asked participants if they were anticipating being stressed ahead of time.
#3
Can’t Explain To My Cats The Gravity Of What They’ve Done
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
You're in quarantine with absolutely nothing to do. The cats changed that.
#4
These Guys Managed To Get Into A Crash On An Empty Street Next To A Closed Gas Station
After the participants logged their states, they were asked to complete a small ‘working memory’ test. An example of this could be trying to recount numbers that flashed on a screen briefly. The results from their study highlighted what anticipating stress in the morning does to people.
“Waking up on the wrong side of the bed” (or being ready to feel stressed) appeared to have a knock-on effect on participants’ working memory tests throughout the day. Although being stressed normally had an effect on their test performance, reporting negative feelings from the start of the day influenced their behaviors far more than anything else. So, science has confirmed that having a bad day isn’t completely the universe throwing you a curveball.
#5
That Online Session Didn't Go Well Then. Not Surprised At All, These Next Few Weeks Are Going To Be Hell For Teachers & Parents
#6
Poor Kid
Staying motivated can be tricky, but there’s always a way to get through. According to Bo Muchoki, a motivational speaker, being optimistic is tantamount to getting through difficult times. He said, “You can’t control the painful situations that life puts in your path. All that you can control is your mental response to the painful situations that you find yourself in.”
#7
Governor Just Ordered All “Non Life Sustaining” Businesses To Close, Including Construction And Contractors. This Is The Current State Of My Only Bathroom
littlesaresare 4 years ago
One would think functional plumbing would be considered an essential service...
#8
My Kiddo Cut His Hair Yesterday, Then Agreed To Let Me Have A Little Fun With It Before We Fixed It
#9
My Husband Has Been Home 24/7 For A Whole Three Days And My Dog Is A Full On Traitorous Bastard. It’s Like I Don’t Exist. This Is Crap
“Your mental response to the tough situations that you find yourself in is huge,” he continued. “Whether you choose a negative mentality or a positive mindset to interpret your pain determines how well you fare in life.”
“The only difference between those who crumble into sadness, helplessness, depression, hopelessness, and defeat in tough times and those who rise above their pain is a positive mindset.”
#10
Today My Partner Learned That You Shouldn’t Put Off A Haircut Until The Only Person Left To Do It Is Your Girlfriend
I have never even trimmed my own ends. He calls this look “Cambodian garbage Hitler.”
Bitch Cassidy 4 years ago
Cambodian Garbage Hitler is an amazing name. I might name my next kid after you!
#11
The Dental School I Was About To Visit Has Been Shut Down For The Next Month. Wish Me Luck
chi-wei shen 4 years ago
His situation is already bad enough, but what would happen if someone gets a heavy or excruciating toothache and there is no dentist available?
#12
So My Fridge Doors Just Fell Off
Whether it’s meditation or motivational quotes, everyone has their own ways of changing their mindsets. Our loyal readers tell us that Bored Panda always helps to lift them up when having a bad day. Of course, we love to cover inspiring stories, but at the same time, reflecting on the difficult times helps us to stay focused on the better ones. Just remember, it could always be worse.
#13
Switch On TV. It Decides To Just Die
#14
My Plumbing Is Fine, Thanks For Asking
#15
Can You Spare A Square?
#16
Girlfriend's Grad Cancelled, So She’s Picking Up Her Degree From The Student Desk
#17
Bought 60 Doughnuts For The Office Today To Celebrate My 20th Birthday, Only To Be Told Not To Come In For The Next Week
#18
Lost His Blueberries
Becky Moore 4 years ago
He's so sad! Plus his shopping cart is almost empty so he was probably already sad :(
#19
HS Teacher Remote Teaching. Our Platform Generates Unique Classroom Codes For Each Course. For My Course, I Have To Screenshot And Send "Jizzin' To God" To All My Students
#20
Bathroom Flooded And I Lost Four Good Men
#21
My Buddy Was Cleaning Out His Desk And Found A $50 Gift Card From Another Era
Becky Moore 4 years ago
Haha! I used to work at Blockbusters. Best job ever! $50 would have bought you a shitload of stuff! :P
#22
Angry French Noises
#23
We Were Getting Our Kitchen Redone When The Workers Just Left. We Currently Are Living With A Toaster Oven And A Sink
Cathelijne van Weelden 4 years ago
Order a camping stove online! I did this when my kitchen was being renovated
#24
As A Single Man Who Has Eaten Out Pretty Much Every Day Since I Was 19, This Whole "Fend For Yourself " Plan Is Utter Crap
You see this? This is instant oatmeal and I messed it up. There is no hope for me. Stay healthy, folks.
#25
I'm Regretting Panic Buying $100 Worth Of Legos To End Up With My Children Ignoring Them And Instead Playing With A Cardboard Box And A Can Lid For The Last 2 Hours
#26
Had To Say Goodbye To An Old Friend Today. I’ve Had It For About 11 Years And It Finally Gave In. Rest In Peace, Buddy, And Thanks For All The Incredible Memories
#27
I Didn’t Partake In The Toilet Paper Panic. Maybe I Should Have?
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago (edited)
I'll let you in on a secret. Water is cheaper, cleaner, more hygienic and better for the environment. Win win win win situation.
#28
Dropped My Charger Cable Behind The Desk To Then Go And Plug It In - It Landed On The Power Strip. And Turned It Off. My Computer Was On That. And So Was My Work
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
Don't trust Trust. Never trust Trust. It's the only company in the world that can be accused of false advertising by just showing their name.
#29
Someone Forgot Their Bag Full Of Groceries
Lucky Lola 4 years ago
Funny how people’s first instinct nowadays is to take a photo rather than assume it’s a bomb... growing up with the IRA has lasting effects for some of us lol
#30
Someone Threw A Rock Through My Front Window At 4 In The Morning
#31
My Friend Went To The Apple Store Today Because He Broke His iPhone XS Both Front And Back. They Told Him That Because Of Corona The Repair Service Was Temporarily Closed. He Then Chooses To Buy The 11 Pro Which He Then Dropped When Opening The Box
#32
Behold, 125 Kazoos With Our Wedding Date On Them That Arrived At Our Door The Day We Emailed Everyone To Tell Them The Wedding Was Postponed
#33
Never Ordered Groceries To Be Delivered. I Just Wanted Three Bananas
#34
That Was The Last Bottle
#35
We Had One Roll Left. Kids...
#36
My Door Was Being Repaired When The Repair Man Suddenly Left In A Panic
#37
My Son Clogged The Toilet. Then This
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
Another way is to boil water and pour it in, wait 1 min roughly then try flushing agn (worked when my kid did an enormous one!)
#38
It's Better Than Nothing
#39
Can't Get Anyone To Get Our New Kitchen Fitted. No Oven, Stove, Nothing
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littlesaresare 4 years ago
The fact that people are being left without plumbing, missing locks, broken windows, etc., is ridiculous. How are these not considered essential services?
Melissa Nunya 4 years ago
Especially considering how many states are considering liquor stores and weed dispensary's essential.
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bryguy 4 years ago
Some of these have nothing to do with quarantine. Mashed potatoes turning out runny? Baby threw up? Overcooking oatmeal? ...Do these not happen unless there is a pandemic?
Melissa Nunya 4 years ago
People just trying to have a little fun while they are stuck at home
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Celeste Grant 4 years ago
My shower stopped working 12 hours after the U.K. shutdown, and I've decided I'm going to live without it being fixed as I'm in a high risk group for Covid-19. I don't want to risk someone bringing it into my home. I guess I'm having baths for a couple of months!
C Hypercube 4 years ago
This is a great time for the people to learn not to take everything for granted.
Lara Mig 4 years ago
Or to learn that they don't actually need some of the things they thought they needed.
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Petra Schaap 4 years ago (edited)
our stove top broke down when the "lockdown" was going to happen (we dont have full lockdown here) and then had to drive to 4 shops to find one, (3 shops were closes, we didnt go in) spend more money and pick the only model they had. Next day all shops closed. Fel a bit sorry for ourselfs but these are way worse!!! (and also happy that we had the money to buy it and that we have one, ofcourse)
Christel Nellemann 4 years ago
Yes it sucks, but as you say, in the greater scheme of things, sommuch to be gratefull for. Great attitude.
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Tobias the Tiger 4 years ago
During quarantine, our sink AND refrigerator stopped working. The sink has been replaced and the fridge is still working a little, but still.
Marnie 4 years ago
Worse quarantine than you. This one is not funny. People realize how many small businesses have already closed permanently?!!! The small business loan that is coming is weeks too late. My own son didn't even pay himself from his business except to literally buy food and gas to pay a new marketing guy. Things were going so well they were going to start expanding soon. He's sacrificed so much in the past 5 years getting to this point. He shut down voluntarily and now it's likely he'll lose it. He put more money into it than he got out. It was going to be all worth it. Now what? He has to start over from scratch. F**k people and their "bad quarantines". Tragic things are happening all over the world.
Freya the Wanderer 4 years ago
There were some horrible storms in the Atlanta area last night. No electricity for a few hours, no wifi till Friday. My problems seem small next to many of these.
ZombieGirl 4 years ago
Any Bored Panda folks having similar experiences right now? Let's talk about it:
Alex Bailey 4 years ago
Loo won't flush so having to use a bucket to flush it - far worse things that can go wrong though.
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Herbie Kawaihau 4 years ago
Thank you so much I haven't had such a much needed laugh since.... I don't know when.
Mad Mar 4 years ago
Working through this because apparently no one told my boss. Because why pay unemployment. Why?!?
Soggy Crumpet 4 years ago
What? You would rather be jobless? Please quit and let someone who lost their job have it.
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littlesaresare 4 years ago
The fact that people are being left without plumbing, missing locks, broken windows, etc., is ridiculous. How are these not considered essential services?
Melissa Nunya 4 years ago
Especially considering how many states are considering liquor stores and weed dispensary's essential.
Load More Replies... bryguy 4 years ago
Some of these have nothing to do with quarantine. Mashed potatoes turning out runny? Baby threw up? Overcooking oatmeal? ...Do these not happen unless there is a pandemic?
Melissa Nunya 4 years ago
People just trying to have a little fun while they are stuck at home
Load More Replies... Celeste Grant 4 years ago
My shower stopped working 12 hours after the U.K. shutdown, and I've decided I'm going to live without it being fixed as I'm in a high risk group for Covid-19. I don't want to risk someone bringing it into my home. I guess I'm having baths for a couple of months!
C Hypercube 4 years ago
This is a great time for the people to learn not to take everything for granted.
Lara Mig 4 years ago
Or to learn that they don't actually need some of the things they thought they needed.
Load More Replies... Petra Schaap 4 years ago (edited)
our stove top broke down when the "lockdown" was going to happen (we dont have full lockdown here) and then had to drive to 4 shops to find one, (3 shops were closes, we didnt go in) spend more money and pick the only model they had. Next day all shops closed. Fel a bit sorry for ourselfs but these are way worse!!! (and also happy that we had the money to buy it and that we have one, ofcourse)
Christel Nellemann 4 years ago
Yes it sucks, but as you say, in the greater scheme of things, sommuch to be gratefull for. Great attitude.
Load More Replies... Tobias the Tiger 4 years ago
During quarantine, our sink AND refrigerator stopped working. The sink has been replaced and the fridge is still working a little, but still.
Marnie 4 years ago
Worse quarantine than you. This one is not funny. People realize how many small businesses have already closed permanently?!!! The small business loan that is coming is weeks too late. My own son didn't even pay himself from his business except to literally buy food and gas to pay a new marketing guy. Things were going so well they were going to start expanding soon. He's sacrificed so much in the past 5 years getting to this point. He shut down voluntarily and now it's likely he'll lose it. He put more money into it than he got out. It was going to be all worth it. Now what? He has to start over from scratch. F**k people and their "bad quarantines". Tragic things are happening all over the world.
Freya the Wanderer 4 years ago
There were some horrible storms in the Atlanta area last night. No electricity for a few hours, no wifi till Friday. My problems seem small next to many of these.
ZombieGirl 4 years ago
Any Bored Panda folks having similar experiences right now? Let's talk about it:
Alex Bailey 4 years ago
Loo won't flush so having to use a bucket to flush it - far worse things that can go wrong though.
Load More Replies... Herbie Kawaihau 4 years ago
Thank you so much I haven't had such a much needed laugh since.... I don't know when.
Mad Mar 4 years ago
Working through this because apparently no one told my boss. Because why pay unemployment. Why?!?
Soggy Crumpet 4 years ago
What? You would rather be jobless? Please quit and let someone who lost their job have it.
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