ADVERTISEMENT

Sometimes people just have one job to do and they still manage to screw it up. In fact, they manage to screw it up so bad it's even difficult to believe they didn't notice. Luckily, when you're not the one who messed up it can be pretty funny.

Keep on scrolling to take a look at Bored Panda's list of people who had one job and failed so miserably it's hilarious. To be fair, everyone makes mistakes, but these mistakes... They just bring up one question: WHY?!

#1

College Of "Planning"

Failed job example: sign reads "COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING," with missing letter C for "COLLEGE."

pirateotter Report

Add photo comments
POST
Jef Bateman
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was done on purpose as a joke that demonstrates the need for careful planning.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
RELATED:
    #2

    They've Been Mowing For The Past Month

    Traffic cone near patch of untrimmed grass on a lawn, showing a failed job task.

    dwarvenhammer Report

    #3

    Jesus Was Working Today

    Wine bottles misplaced under a "water" sign, highlighting a humorous job fail.

    CMikeHunt Report

    #4

    You Had One Job

    Flooded park with misplaced drain illustrating a job fail.

    ChocolateCurry Report

    #7

    This Is Annoying

    Misaligned pavement tiles with a red line failing to meet seamlessly.

    Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Awkward dog
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone else have the strong urge to either paint that correctly or take a sledge hammer to it? I sure do.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #9

    Good Job, Africa

    T-shirt fail with Africa's map labeled as Asia, highlighting a classic job error.

    imgur.com Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, well, they both start with an "A", you can easily get confused. ^_-

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #15

    Perfect Bench Placement

    Water fountain misaligned, spraying directly onto a wooden bench, showcasing a clear job fail.

    Ulysius Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #17

    Well Done

    Ice cream cone with a packaging fail, showing mismatched product and wrapper design.

    Report

    #18

    My Work Is Done Here

    Failed job example: a yellow line painted over debris on a sidewalk and tram track.

    Giovani_Salami Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I'd do the same, I guess. No, actually, I'd just not paint that one part.... Ewww....

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #20

    Nice Job

    Car with a misaligned yellow road line painted over it, illustrating a funny failed job.

    Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Tracy Beggs
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well the headlight assembly doesn't have paint on it, and neither does the windshield wiper .. details details Photoshopper!

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #22

    The Easter Bunny Is A Master Of Disguise

    Chocolate figure fail: Santa wrapper reveals a chocolate bunny inside.

    taylorstanley Report

    #24

    Back To School? Just What I Need!

    Display of kitchen knives under "Back to School" sign, highlighting a product placement fail.

    Jalaliep Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #26

    You Had One Job

    Medal reading "3st" in a hand, showcasing a failed job execution.

    Report

    #27

    Even More Than You Would Expect

    Store sign error reading "Open 9 Days a Week" above a retail display, highlighting a humorous job fail.

    Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Dave Nelson
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually this makes sense if you know the motto, for the 99 cent only store: 99 cents only, 9 days a week, from 9-9. Just part of their original motto.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #28

    Hey Joe, Did You Get That Urinal And Toilet Installed? "Sure Did, Boss"

    Bathroom fail with toilet and urinal awkwardly placed together, illustrating a job not done right.

    Social_Hazard Report

    #31

    A Friend Of Mine Ordered A Picture Cake And Gave The Woman A Thumb Drive With The Picture She Wanted To Use

    USB cake fail with photo of the USB drive printed poorly on the cake's icing.

    just_leave_it Report

    #32

    Tried To Surprise My Mum For Mother's Day. Put This In The Special Requirements And They Print It On The Box

    Delivery fail: package with instructions for surprise party visible, hand partially covering label on cardboard box.

    NicoleDaviess_ Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Ieva Idonga
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Order/packaging instructions are for the people who actually pack it. They don't even look at the delivery instructions are those are for the delivery driver so need to be put on the box for them to be able to read it.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #33

    Happy Valentine's Day To All The Single Ladies

    Store display of cucumbers with a Valentine's Day sign, highlighting a job fail.

    followthehippo Report

    #34

    We Have 3 Sinks. We Need 5 Paper Towel Holders

    Bathroom sinks with paper towel dispensers poorly placed above each sink.

    imgur.com Report

    #38

    You Had One Job

    TV news graphic displaying a suspect for dentist assault with placeholder names, highlighting a job done poorly.

    DorkMasterFresh Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    M... Maybe it's a privacy policy thing...? Yeah.... It's definitely privacy keeping... ^_^"

    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #39

    This Is Confusing

    Backpack with Superman image labeled as Batman, illustrating job fail.

    adocuradomundo.blogspot.lt Report

    #40

    Just Following Instructions

    Birthday cake fail with humorous message instead of correct greeting.

    darkplane13 Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Ema Sklepic
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hahaha xD well, maybe somebody would want exactly that on a cake, and then they would get mad is she/he didn't do it xD So i get that logic hahahah ;D

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #41

    My Dad Hired A Company To Install A Fence After Extending The Driveway. This Is Their Handy Work

    Misaligned white fence panels, illustrating a job failure.

    korosuzo815 Report

    #43

    Take A Left And Then Bunnyhop To Your Destination

    Bicycle lane blocked by a metal barrier, illustrating a construction fail.

    reddit.com Report

    #45

    Ready Meals

    Supermarket display mislabeled as "ready meals," showing shelves of alcohol.

    imgur.com Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Danusha Kuchtová
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    take 5 spoons of fermented grape concentrate and 6 cubes of water (frozen). - I'm a good housewive.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #47

    Hey, Can You Put This Shirt On That Mannequin?

    Mannequin with a tie and shirt on its chest, incorrectly assembled, in a clothing store display; failed job execution.

    JFK_NOSCOPEZ420koosh Report

    #49

    Eh, Close Enough

    Restroom signs mix-up; men's sign misplaced on women's door, showcasing job fail.

    xNobody_Specialx Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Susanna Fairchild
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This mush be what transgender people feel like when they're not sure where to go.

    Grace Walsh
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a stupid(and joke) question but do non binary people beat the system here?

    Ashlee Kuhnel
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't trust the door ones it looks like a prank was tried but failed I would go by the hanging signs

    Dina Lubman
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which one am I?...Am I me? What am I? This would put me into an identity crisis.

    Rye Axel Daniel Balintucas
    Community Member
    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like there would be screaming and slapping every second in that bathroom...

    Marc Dennler
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Left is Female identifying as a male and the Right Male identifying as Female and if you are neither just use the bush around the Corner. 🤣

    Allison O'Brien
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its kind of unfortunate because now you cant use either of them - you might walk into the wrong one.

    Mya Lugar
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems like a lot of these workers come to work stoned. I hope this is minimum wage work.

    Sophie Whitbread
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're a girl just go through one of them. If it has urinals in it, then just run out and go to the other door.

    Over Opinionated
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope it's a well used spot I'd have to wait for someone to leave one so I'd know

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #51

    All The Best For Your Baby. Really?

    Store display fail with baby section sign over alcohol shelves.

    Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Danusha Kuchtová
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    back in the good ol times everything was classier. and everything was found in the cough medicine section.

    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #52

    Who Was In Charge Of Moving The TV?

    Clock display mounted incorrectly, showcasing a common fail.

    amir786mavia Report

    #54

    You Had One Job, Phone

    Phone submerged in a fish tank beneath a "floats on water" sign, illustrating a job fail.

    sambianchetto Report

    #59

    Watermelon? All My Life Was Wrong, Apparently

    Package labeled 'watermelon' with corn inside, illustrating job fail.

    imgur.com Report

    #60

    Let's Go Out On The Balcony .......Oh Wait

    Apartment building with misplaced balconies, illustrating a notable job failure.

    check-meow-t Report

    #61

    Trust Me I'm An Engineer

    Door handle misalignment example of job failure.

    Report

    #63

    You Had One Job

    Yearbook page with mismatched names, highlighting a job fail.

    Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    ugaas wiilhoog
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you don't have enough minorities in a company so reuse the one you got as many times as possible and hope nobody notices or there is a glitch in the matrixx.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #64

    Animal Planet, You Had One Job

    Toy packaging mistake showing a cockroach labeled as a tarantula.

    CarlDrogo Report

    #65

    You Had One Job, Cheese

    Burger with cheese slice misplaced halfway outside the bun; a humorous example of job failure.

    imgur.com Report

    #67

    Walmart Never Fails To Fail

    Blue baby outfit with "Happy Hippo" text and a rhinoceros graphic, highlighting a design fail.

    wickedlovley328 Report

    #69

    You're Clearly Going To Go Far In This Job

    Cake with Sesame Street theme but incorrectly decorated with "CK-543C" on top.

    Febtober2k Report

    #70

    Found In A Newly Renovated Middle School

    A misplaced door high up on a tiled wall, illustrating a job fail.

    poopdikk Report

    #72

    This Is Not Cool

    Pink toilet paper roll with a misaligned center, showcasing a funny fail.

    Report

    #76

    Someone Please Just Fix It With A Sharpie

    Sign with phrase "Stressed spelled backwards is dessert" in a dessert shop.

    Mycd Report

    See Also on Bored Panda
    #81

    Toothbrushes And Toothpaste

    Toothpaste displayed under toothbrush sign in a store aisle, illustrating a job fail.

    ISSYYY Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Cassie
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who wants to bet when the perpetrator of this mishap is made to fix it, he takes down the entire displays to switch them instead of just switching out the sings?

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #82

    Strawberries

    Box of blueberries mislabeled as strawberries, highlighting a packaging error.

    kwansolo Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Geek In the Blue Toolbox
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the packaging was too tight, and the strawberries turned blue from the lack of oxygen?

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #84

    Translator Ain't My Damn Job

    Packaging text error, "Decorative items not included," repeated unnecessarily.

    Mancaveaccount Report

    #86

    Ordered Cheeseburger With Only Ketchup

    Burger buns with poorly placed ketchup, illustrating a humorous work fail.

    imgur.com Report

    #87

    Thank God, My Feet Were Getting Tired

    Bench enclosed by a fence with autumn leaves on the ground, highlighting a humorous job fail.

    conspicuousaf Report

    See Also on Bored Panda
    #90

    I Don't Think I Am A Perfectionist But This Is Very Annoying

    Light switch panel incorrectly labeled, showing a failed job with mismatched positions: Centre, Left, Right.

    qewrty Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Katinka Min
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, it's ordered alphabetically from left to right - totally logical! ;-)

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #92

    This Tile

    Tactile paving misaligned on sidewalk, illustrating a failed installation job.

    imgur.com Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Martin
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a mistake, a port for something and done on purpose by the photographer or a lazy worker.

    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #93

    You Had One Fucking Job, Gate

    Parking lot with misplaced barrier blocking sidewalk; a classic job fail.

    evan274 Report

    #97

    Smarty Pants

    Staircase with misaligned railings showcasing a job fail.

    imgur.com Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Lily
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always had funny flipping on those rails as a kid, now I have an excuse.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #98

    Upside Down Fanta

    Fanta can with upside-down label on a table, illustrating a typical fail.

    imgur.com Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Stella Pajukallio
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think it's a fail, isn't this the new campaign? I've seen quite a few of those

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #100

    Someone Needs To Read More Comics

    Hot Wheels packaging error featuring The Flash image with Batman Hot Rod toy.

    Seiyorah Report

    #101

    I Was Only Paid To Put Back The Pavements, Not To Put Them Back At Their Right Place

    Failed road markings with mismatched lines on a sidewalk, showing a poorly executed job.

    Absooh Report

    #102

    They Probably Don't Need To Get In There Anyway

    Manhole cover misaligned after road paving, illustrating job failure.

    henx125 Report

    #103

    Lime Juice, Lemon Juice

    Lemon juice bottles in a lime juice box and vice versa, supermarket packaging fail.

    mdrnart Report

    See Also on Bored Panda
    #110

    He Had One Job

    Wall-mounted TV with power button inaccessible, highlighting job fail.

    gizzy2008 Report

    #112

    Meanwhile In Hungary, Budapest.

    Text on a wooden wall with Hungarian and English translation error, illustrating a job fail.

    Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Markus McCloud
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The worst part is "Same in English" is written *in English*. (Or are those words spelled the same in both languages?)

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #114

    To Whomever At Warner Bros Was In Charge Of The Dvd Case Design For Deathly Hallows Part 2

    Stack of Harry Potter DVDs with incorrect order in a display showcasing a job fail.

    pelagren Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Sirius
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they couldn't find a decent photo of Harry in the Part 2 = D Or maybe it is trying to tell you that Harry Pottey died in it. hehe

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #115

    Cherry And Green Apple

    Slushie dispensers mislabeled; cherry shows green, green apple shows red, illustrating a humorous job fail.

    magicteddybear Report

    #116

    So My Son Fixed Our Shower

    Plastic bottle used as a showerhead, demonstrating a DIY fail.

    dontknowbuthello Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Awkward dog
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel as though that's really clever of him to think of something like that!

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #121

    Best Employee Of The Month

    Car with a paint stripe across it, showcasing a failed job attempt.

    johnraider Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    .gas.
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that the whole tire is also painted makes me think this is a passive-aggressive revenge stunt.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #122

    Hot Dog Buns

    Packaging error with hot dog buns incorrectly inside hamburger bun bags in a grocery store.

    FoxXix Report

    #124

    You Had One Job, Burger King

    Burger missing patty exemplifying job fail, with lettuce and tomato on a bun.

    Sasquatchfl Report

    #125

    Whoever Typed The Description For #78.... You Had One Job....

    Whoever Typed The Description For #78.... You Had One Job....

    Report

    #128

    You Had One Job, Grandpa

    Balloon labeled "Princess" with "Connor" written below, highlighting a job fail.

    thatronspecial Report

    See Also on Bored Panda
    #129

    You Had One Job

    Misaligned bathroom tiles with floral patterns illustrating a design fail.

    weallknowitall Report

    #130

    They Missed The Most Essential Part Of The V-neck

    A V-neck shirt with "THE ESSENTIAL V-NECK" label, featuring a hang tag that mistakenly obstructs the view.

    Report

    #134

    No Description Needed.

    Public restroom with misplaced WC sign above windows; a display of a job fail.

    Report

    #136

    You Had One Job

    Condiment bottles on a table with one upside down, showcasing product alignment failure.

    Pheon809 Report

    #138

    These Watermelons Taste Different

    Oranges placed in a box labeled watermelons, showcasing a funny one job fail.

    Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Eric Lambrecht
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The creators got into a fight. One said they were actually one giant eagle, and the other said they were watermelons. Too bad nobody knew they were oranges :(

    View more commentsArrow down menu
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #140

    I'm A Painter Not A Meteorologist

    Building with window cleaning failure, water streaks visible on glass, highlighting a job not done properly.

    AngryEthnicDownUnder Report

    #150

    U Clear On The Concept, Much??

    Downspout misaligned, water pooling ineffectively on gravel, highlighting a job fail.

    Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Ice Queen
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Builders do this when the yard is still being planted so it doesn't erode the seeds. Once the grass grows in you flip them around.

    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #152

    Looking For Pyjamas? Better Go Somewhere Else...

    Store sign reads "childrens nightmare" instead of "children's nightwear," overlooking a rack of kids' clothing.

    Report

    #153

    My Job Was To Pave The Street, Not To Solve A Puzzle.

    Failed road marking job on a sidewalk at night, misaligned tiles disrupting the pattern.

    Report

    #154

    Meanwhile In Bucharest...

    Misaligned paver installation with uneven edges and gaps, showcasing a paving job fail.

    Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Joseph Mage
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is actually normal, it reduces the cost not removing the old ones.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu