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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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    #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?

    Queen Boudicca
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    10 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not to mention President MuskyBoy's military service record? Using his Canadian citizenship from mommy to avoid serving in South Africa's military.

    Queen Boudicca
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    10 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check out Muskyboys military service record. He used Mommy's Canadian citizenship to evade South African military service.

    Steve Sharpe
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    19 hours ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    B-but he wasn't v-very nice! H-he didn't say please and thankyou like a good little boy! It's ironic how the mighty EWE!ESS!HAY! have spent quadrillions of dollars and eighty years trying to oust dictators and install democratic governments in countries across the globe only to end up where they are today - funny how the "world's most powerful military force"🤣 get the b*****d living f**k kicked out of them by malnourished flipflop wearing peasants armed with hundred year old Soviet weapons and pointy sticks unless we come and do the wetwork for them. Dear reasonable americans: Please enforce a regime change. Please do not make us do it for you - we are not like you, we do not lose, we are not cowards, we do not run away from the fight. Ask the IRA how things worked out for them, even with you giving them weapons, money, asylum, and political support against us. Look what we did to the Argies when they got ideas above their station and tried to call the Falkland Islands by a s**c name. They were constantly supplied with weapons, missiles, fuel, ammunition, money and political support by the US govt, who tried to strongarm us in to letting another country take our sovereign territory and allow Great British citizens to be forced to speak a different language. The combined might of their army, navy and airforce were operating in their own back garden with all the luxuries you can imagine. Meanwhile, we knocked the cobwebs off a few old boats, hijacked a passenger ferry, and went to the far side of the planet to inflict old testament levels of violence on those who wronged us. Look how strong and healthy the fish in the South Atlantic are with all those nutrients and minerals. Look how lush, thick, and green the grass on Goose Green grows to this day from being drenched in so many gallons of liquid iron oxide. We do this because of some islands, but trump is endangering the entire planet. Please fix this before we are forced to do it for you, because it will not be pretty, and it won't be just us.

    Nikole
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    3 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it will have to come from the outside. I predict a new Kent State will happen in a few months, but worse.

    Rosecrucian Roeth
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    9 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What little respect, if any, that the US had left, went out the window that day.

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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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    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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    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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    #35

    To Have Convenient High-Speed Rail In America

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

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