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Failure isn’t always a bad thing. Without it, we wouldn’t learn, grow, or have nearly as many things to laugh at.

And if you need proof, just take a scroll through There Was An Attempt, the iconic subreddit dedicated to efforts that didn’t quite make it. It’s no stranger to Bored Panda, and for good reason—people keep failing in ways that are way too funny not to share.

So, enjoy this fresh batch of attempts that didn’t go as planned, and don’t forget to upvote your favorites!

#1

To Isolate & Belittle Ukraine. One Of Norway's Largest Marine Fuel Companies Just Announced That They Will No Longer Refuel Us Navy Vessels After Trump’s Treatment Of Zelensky

Norwegian company halts fuel supply to U.S. warships in response to Ukraine policy changes, highlighting dissatisfaction.

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    #4

    To Run The Us Government

    Confusing message about hiring and firing in a humorous attempt on government efficiency.

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    Steve Sharpe
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    23 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know what B³? I appreciate you making that comment. I am not always a massive fan of america or americans in general, I tend to be quite vocal about it, and I do have my reasons for it, not all of which are kind and inclusive (I am not an angel). With everything that's going on in the white house those feelings are magnified a hundredfold, and despite being a much kinder person now that I'm older (we are all products of our environment to some degree) it's easy to get "caught up in the moment". Seeing you say that is quite grounding, and a reminder to try to treat people as individuals a bit more. Not really sure where I'm going with this, but thank you all the same.

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    ninjaTrashPandaBoom
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    14 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And just when you think it cannot possibly get any worse, Trump hosts a f**king Tesla infomercial in front of the US White House

    Ms.GB
    Community Member
    12 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah didn't you hear? It's illegal to not buy a Tesla. 🤡

    Ms.GB
    Community Member
    12 hours ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh so many of us have been embarrassed for such a long time and very scared as well. I hate, HATE that anyone would lump me into the same group as the Trumpers. I feel like I'm living in George Orwells 1984.

    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
    9 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Steve, I'm an American and *I* am not always a massive fan of America or Americans in general. The sh!tshow that is happening right now in my country is an excellent example of this XD Quite a few of us absolutely did NOT want this situation to come about (especially after 2016) but unfortunately, there weren't enough of us who felt the same. And right now I exist in a constant state of being ashamed to be American, because I feel like what's happening is partially "my fault" (even though I'm not a cultist and I didn't vote for the Orange Thing.) But, as an American, I appreciate your comment; it made me smile and feel a little better today <3

    Kat Alison
    Community Member
    7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m USAian, and I’m ashamed of my country. I hate it here.

    BarfyCat
    Community Member
    12 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Embarrassing and frightening. You never know from one day to the next if you're going to still have a job when you wake up in the morning. You wonder when the jackbooted thugs are going to haul you away because you said something they didn't like. Etc. etc.

    Roni Stone
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    1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree. I'm mortified and terrified at the same time. Idiocracy has *nothing* on trump and crew.

    Steve Sharpe
    Community Member
    22 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not american, but trump's utter f*****g stupidity and incompetence is directly affecting my family, along with billions of other people. I'll get plenty of hatred for saying this no doubt, but by acting like a petulant child the orange ayatollah has reduced the amount I'll be able to leave my family to support themselves with when I'm gone (which may be *much* sooner than I hoped) by ~£9,000 ($11,800US) in two weeks - and he's only just getting started. Who else saw the 30 minute Tesla commercial Starring the president of america and filmed at the white house? Or sleepy Donald falling asleep in a press conference? Or his claim that Europe only exists because of american funding, even though we've been here around one and a half million years, while "U!S!A! NUBMER WON!" started about two weeks ago - by Europe? Guys I know I shouldn't rant, but it's a lot.

    Lady Eowyn
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    15 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am American, I don't think a lot of people realize that what Trump is doing is not only destroying everything the U.S. should be, but affecting the world at large. I knew it would be bad, I just didn't realize it would get this bad this fast.

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    Tamra
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    8 hours ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go ahead and rant. It's entirely justified. I live in the US, and there isn't a day that passes that I'm not utterly enraged and appalled. His bull$hit with the tariffs has tanked the stock market, so anyone who was depending on investments that they were hoping to sell off in the near future...well, they're f*cked. Tens of thousands of people are now out of work. DOGE just killed off $1 billion dollars for affordable housing, so the homeless population will increase. But yeah, let's show Donny checking out the g*ddamned Teslas.

    Nikole
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    4 hours ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read about the $1 billion too!! They also cancelled another $1 billion for a program that had been used to provide food to schools and food banks, and local farmers used be the ones the food was being bought from. They’re destroying not only livelihoods, but LIVES! I have such hate in my heart now.

    Tamra
    Community Member
    3 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too. And we're only three months into a four year stint. JFC.

    Nikole
    Community Member
    2 hours ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I honestly wonder if we’ll ever recover, economically, environmentally, everythingly. I was listening to “Ohio” yesterday while doing the dishes, and I feel like that’s not too far off… Internet hug!

    Nikole
    Community Member
    4 hours ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’d like to believe that most people here in the U.S. feel the same way. I certainly do. My parents in their mid 70s do. There are still SO many people who still support him though (look at the downvoted comments on this article), which is terrifying and baffling.

    superfluous
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    23 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is no attempt being made to run the US government ...unless it is into the ground. They are MAKING IT UP AS THEY GO. We'll try this. How about that? Don't know what this does - get rid of it. And congress just watches.

    Kat Alison
    Community Member
    7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fvck Elon Musk. Fvck Trump, and fvck everybody who voted for him. Fvck the Republican Party for getting us into this mess.

    Rednose
    Community Member
    8 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But don't forget, all of this is to make us "great" again! /s

    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leon Muskputz is an illegal alien, lied on his visa application, and should be deported immediately!

    Shelli Aderman
    Community Member
    16 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    @BP, you are NOT blue sky. STOP STEALING, and STOP PUTTING YOUR WATERMARKS ON OTHER PEOPLE’s IP!

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    #6

    To Forget About The Little Thing Known As The Great Depression

    Text exchange about 1928 politics followed by a comment questioning awareness of the 1929 events, highlighting a humorous attempt.

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    #7

    By A Cowardly Thug To Intimidate A President

    A tweet discussing a comedian's adaptability and experience, emphasizing humor and resilience under challenging conditions.

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    superfluous
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    23 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do you expect from a draft dodging disrespectful (to everyone, but especially veterans - RIP John McCain, 'loser prisoner of war') p.o.s?

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    #8

    To Attack A Canada Goose

    Eagle and goose in an icy standoff, showcasing an attempt at dominance in nature without a follow-through.

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    1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shh, don't let Trump see this, or he'll impose new tariffs on Canada for insulting Freedomland

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    #9

    To Mask The Usernames

    Social media exchange where attempt at criticism gets dismissive responses.

    Pedro Pascal responding to hate comments under his post supporting the trans community

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    #11

    By Elon Musk To Indirectly Suggest That Social Security Is “Running Out Of Money.”

    Debate on social security benefits and taxes in a Twitter exchange.

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    #12

    To Isolate Zelensky On The World Stage. All These Tweets From World Leaders Were Within An Hour Of Zelensky’s Meeting With Trump Today

    Social media posts showing attempts at diplomatic support for Ukraine.

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    #15

    By Elon To Launch A Rocket

    Elon Musk's tweet about Starship launch attempt sparks taxpayer funding critique.

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    Stannous Flouride
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    19 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    New name for the body of water between the US and Mexico: Gulf of Starlink Failures.

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    #17

    To Make A Coherent Argument On Foreign Affairs

    Twitter exchange about Ukraine, featuring a message about international support and criticism.

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    Multa Nocte
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    23 hours ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sometimes cannot believe the depth of my hatred and disgust for this fetid pile of c**p. Edit: Sorry. C R A P

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    #21

    To Remember She’s A Federal Employee

    Politician speaking at a panel, discussing federal jobs and their revenue contributions.

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    Blah Blah Blah
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    1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She definitely does not deserve her job! The s**t she's done/said/says is appalling to say the least.

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    #23

    To Call Zelenskyy Ungrateful

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy tweets gratitude for US military aid packages announced by President Joe Biden and Congress.

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    ninjaTrashPandaBoom
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    13 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least 33 times, up to 94 times, depending on the source. Trump is an idiot.

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    #24

    To Disguise A Tesla

    Mazda CX-5 at a traffic light with a humorous emoji covering the license plate, depicting an attempt at privacy.

    A Tesla owner reportedly trying to avoid all the backlash by putting Mazda badges on his vehicle!

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    Nina
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    17 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, if people starting to m****t cars that are already paid for (and will need to be repaired with parts that they again will pay Tesla for), I can imagine you try to hide.

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    #25

    To Pretend To Want To Stop Bloodshed & Bring Peace

    Tweet by Mark Wallace about satellites and intelligence sharing effects, with response from OSINTtechnical.

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    KatSaidWhat
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    11 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happened immediately and then Donnie Dumbo was "outraged"...

    #27

    To Be Untouchable

    Tweet from Elon Musk about ongoing cyberattack, mentioning large group or country involvement. Protests, Tesla impacts noted.

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    Multa Nocte
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    22 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to take personal credit for it. I can't, of course, but I would LIKE to.

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    #28

    By Elon Musk To Increase Congress Pay While Laying Off Tens Of Thousands

    Tweet by Quiver Quantitative quoting Elon Musk on increasing compensation to reduce corruption in Congress.

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    Blah Blah Blah
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    1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Each congress member gets paid the same in one MONTH what someone on social security gets paid in one YEAR! That means Bob, a paramedic who worked for 15 years at a private ambulance company and volunteered at his local fire department gets diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease and can't work. Bob has no choice but to get on disability, a program he's been paying into his entire working life. Bob is now paid less than $1400 a month. That's just under $17,000 a year. Every member of congress is currently paid $176,000 a YEAR. That means Bob's income for the entire YEAR equals close to the same as 1 MONTH of pay for each congress member. Read that again and give it a good think!

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    #31

    To Fire Air Traffic Controllers

    Elon Musk tweet about air traffic controller shortage, urging retirees to consider returning to work.

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    Verena
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    19 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't know how that works in the US. But where I live, certain jobs have an age limit due to the nature of the job. These are physically and/or mentally challenging, and require 100% fitness on all levels.

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    #32

    To Attack A U.S. Congresswoman Using Her Daughter

    Twitter post humorously disputing mistaken identity, involving Ilhan Omar.

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    Earonn -
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    16 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not an error. It's intentional disinformation. But that never disqualifies anyone for right wingers. They don't want a better life for their fellow countrymen. They only want to win and have power. Goes for the USA, Britain, Germany and many more countries.

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    To Have Convenient High-Speed Rail In America

    Tweet about an unsuccessful attempt at transparency in Federal Railroad Administration firings.

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