Failure is universal. No matter how hard we try, there are moments when things go spectacularly wrong—and instead of frustration, all we can do is laugh. These 33 attempts prove that sometimes the harder you try, the funnier the fail. From food experiments gone wrong to epic DIY disasters, each of these moments shows that effort doesn’t always equal success.
Let’s walk through them one by one.
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1. Attempting to Have a Drink at Lunch
Imagine opening your can of Diet Coke, ready for that refreshing sip, only to realize the pull tab is completely missing. The drink is sealed shut, leaving you with nothing but thirst and frustration. A classic fail before the first gulp.
2. Attempting to Make Grilled Cheese in an Air Fryer
Air fryers can do many things, but grilled cheese might not be one of them. Instead of a gooey masterpiece, the bread came out dry, burnt, and unrecognizable. A sad fate for such a beloved comfort food.
3. Attempting to Rob a Bank With a Knife
Some plans are doomed from the start. Walking into a bank with nothing but a small kitchen knife? That’s not intimidating—it’s laughable. Needless to say, the attempt ended in failure before it even began.
4. Attempting to Ride Without a Seat Belt
A passenger decided seat belts weren’t necessary. But when the car braked, their makeup smeared across the headrest, leaving a perfect, ghostly face print. A fail—and a reminder of why seat belts exist.
5. Attempting to Protect You From Cancer
Years ago, Kent cigarettes advertised asbestos filters as a “healthier” choice. Yes, asbestos—the stuff linked to cancer. The irony is painful. An epic fail in public health messaging.
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6. Attempting to Make a Baked Potato
A simple task went wrong when someone tried baking a potato and ended up with something closer to charcoal than dinner. Not even butter could save that rock-solid spud.
7. Attempting a Fun Halloween Decoration
Spooky decorations should scare people just enough. But one attempt was so poorly designed it terrified people in all the wrong ways. Think creepy instead of fun—and not in a good way.
8. Attempting to Appreciate Coworkers
A workplace sign meant to celebrate employees read: “You make a difference. We love our team.” But the design was so awkward that it came off as forced and insincere. Appreciation turned into awkward laughter.
9. Attempting to Do Math
Someone left a restaurant tip by drawing the mathematical symbol for pi instead of actual numbers. Clever? Maybe. Helpful? Not at all. The server probably wasn’t amused.
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10. Attempting to Stop Unwanted Uber Eats Deliveries
A customer tried everything to stop getting food they never ordered. Despite repeated attempts, the deliveries kept coming. Apparently, even tech fails sometimes.
11. Attempting to Scare Away a Prankster
A sign was left on a door reading: “To whoever keeps adding ‘of’ to my door sign—stop it.” Of course, someone immediately added another “of.” Fail.
12. Attempting to Hide the Price Tag
We’ve all tried removing a price sticker. One person just stuck a new sticker over the old one, but the original price was still peeking out. A lazy cover-up that fooled no one.
13. Attempting to Keep Tourists Away
Spray-painted graffiti on a wall shouted: “Tourists go home!” Unfortunately, graffiti itself became a tourist attraction. The fail here? Making the problem even worse.
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14. Attempting to Be Employable
A resume fail for the ages. Typos, poor formatting, and maybe even a photo that should never have been included. Instead of looking professional, it screamed “Do not hire me.”
15. Attempting to Stop Browser Downloads
Someone tried blocking users from downloading new browsers at work. Instead, the warning screen told people exactly how to do it. Instructions disguised as prevention—a total fail.
16. Attempting to Thank Someone
A thank-you card was meant to be heartfelt, but the message was so awkwardly worded it became confusing. The sentiment was there, but the execution made it funny.
17. Attempting to Draw a Front-Facing Horse
Drawing a horse from the side? Easy. Drawing one from the front? A nightmare. This attempt ended with something that looked more like an alien creature than a majestic animal.
18. Attempting to Shave a Cat
Cats are unpredictable, and shaving one is risky. The poor animal ended up looking patchy and ridiculous. Instead of sleek, it resembled a badly done haircut.
19. Attempting to Celebrate Father’s Day
One cake decorator wrote “Ha Fat” instead of “Happy Father’s Day.” Imagine presenting that to dad. A celebration turned into an insult in icing.
20. Attempting to Thank Workers
A company gave out mints with notes saying, “Thank you not with mint.” The wording made no sense. Instead of appreciation, workers got confusion.
21. Attempting to Build a Nest
A bird tried building a nest but failed miserably. Twigs fell apart, the shape collapsed, and the result looked more like a pile of sticks than a home.
22. Attempting to Teach Kids Math
Someone teaching kids arithmetic made the problem so unclear that instead of learning, the children were more confused than ever. Education fail.
23. Attempting a Cute Panorama Picture
Pet owners love panoramas, but one cat panorama turned into a monster with too many limbs. Instead of cute, it was terrifying.
24. Attempting to Mock a Bird
A knitted bird was supposed to look cute. Instead, it looked deformed and bizarre—more scary than funny. The attempt to be clever failed spectacularly.
25. Attempting to Eat a Mozzarella Stick
The dream of a gooey cheese pull ended with disappointment. The cheese broke too early, leaving only sadness—and crumbs.
26. Attempting to Prove Bad Fashion
Someone tried to show how ugly oversized jeans were, but instead, they accidentally made them look even cooler. Fail for the critic, win for the jeans.
27. Attempting to Save a Slug
A kind-hearted soul tried moving a slug to safety. Unfortunately, the little creature didn’t survive the rescue attempt. Noble idea, failed execution.
28. Attempting to Impress Grandma
A kid rode a four-wheeler to impress grandma. Instead of looking cool, they wobbled, nearly tipped over, and looked anything but skilled. Grandma probably wasn’t impressed.
29. Attempting to Hide a Package
Delivery drivers sometimes get creative. One tried hiding a giant package under a doormat. Of course, it was completely visible. Worst hiding spot ever.
30. Attempting to Eat a Prop Apple
Props look real—until you bite into them. One poor soul actually bit into a fake apple and instantly regretted it.
31. Attempting Step 1: Buy a Man
A sign read “Step 1: Buy a Man.” Likely missing a second part, but the fail made it sound bizarrely straightforward. Advertising gone wrong.
32. Attempting to Hide a Parcel
Another delivery fail. This time, a package was shoved somewhere obvious—like half-sticking out of a mailbox. Out of sight? Not really.
33. Attempting to Go Green With Paper Straws
A business replaced plastic straws with paper ones—but wrapped each straw in plastic. The irony canceled out the good intentions. A green effort that failed at the very first step.