We have all gone through terrible days, and some would say that it all comes down to luck. We are talking about those unlucky situations like tripping and falling in a pit of mud on your way to a job interview or the bigger things like accidentally setting a fire that burns down your house. Fortunately, for most of us, we live through these moments of ill-fortune and leave them in the past.
A select few have had the misfortune of having those awful moments documented in photos. One way to look at it is that these photos serve as reminders that they made it through tough situations. On the other hand, these photos made their way online, giving the rest of us a sense of appreciation of the fact that often, our terrible days barely scratch the surface. Here is a list of folks who had their worst moments captured on camera.
Can't Handle The Heat In The Kitchen
While we all need food for sustenance, we are not all good cooks. Some of us survive on TV dinners, but we try to whip up something from scratch on occasion. When you finally get a meal cooked and ready to serve, it all goes down the drain.
We feel for this lady because it looks like she was carrying the pot of sauce to the dining table with her bare hands when the heat forced her to drop it. Her cat isn't sympathetic to her plight, and it's going to town on the spoils. Worse yet, she still has some cleaning waiting for her and another meal to whip up.
A Sly Outfit
Most people universally fear snakes, but for some people, the slithering serpents serve as an inspiration. Just like zebra stripes and leopard or cheetah spots have inspired several fashion designs, some designers saw it fit to come up with snake-skin themed pajamas.
This woman regretted the decision to buy herself a pair of pajamas because it proved a costly mistake. Her husband mistook her foot for a real-life slithering serpent and sprung into action, slamming down. She ended up with a fracture, and hopefully, she trashed the pajamas after this incident.
Taking The Heat
Landing tickets to your favorite game is one thing, but getting floor seats deserves some bragging rights. You get an unobstructed view, and you may even get the chance to rub shoulders with your sports heroes. These folks, however, got more than they bargained for.
The front row seaters ended up being collateral damage when Dwyane Wade toppled over them. Their facial expressions say that this isn't the way they expected to mingle with a celebrity, and the fact that it is Wade doesn't serve as a consolation in any way.
Not A Boy's Best Friend
Dogs are considered man's best friend, but this snap tells us a different story. Here is a boy who was ready to dig into a piece of cake. When walking back to his table, he might have stepped on this pup lying on the ground.
The dog retaliated and fought back with a hind kick. The boy's expression shows how painful the kick was, but we have to give it to him for holding onto his plate throughout the ordeal. We hope that he didn't drop the plate after this photo; that would simply add salt to the injury.
Fast Car Fail
We've all eyed those flashy fast cars on the road, and some of us even dream of owning one someday. Now picture this scenario; you get enough cash to hire a McLaren for the day, and while cruising in the vehicle, you get into a fender bender.
Even if you owned the vehicle, the repair must have cost an arm and a leg. We wonder if insurance companies would pick the tab and, in the case of a rental, what it would mean for the lessee. Either way, this person was not having a great day.
Wish Come True
Our parents always have the best intention, but when we outgrow certain things, we start feeling like they are not the coolest people on the planet. For instance, birthdays soon become a time you want to spend with your friends doing things you like instead of the regular day spent indoors eating cake with your folks.
This 15-year-old who was turning 16 learned that sometimes wishes do come true when things came crumbling down. Best yet, he managed to capture it on a photograph, and for any teenager, this looks like a hilarious moment they would share with their friends.
Shortchanged
What we see here is the equivalent of the lemon of fruits. Most of us try to include fruits into our diets as a way of leading healthier lifestyles. Lemons provide the dose of fiber and Vitamin C we need, but you would barely get any from this one.
When they tell you to make lemonade out of life's lemons, you can barely squeeze any juice out of this one. While it's a figurative saying, this lemon gives us a different perspective on things. Let's hope this was the only one.
Burning Hot And Dry
In a dystopian future, the machines will eventually fight back. This photo gives us a glimpse of the chaos that could erupt if this reality came to pass, but in this case, it's just an isolated case of an electronic malfunction.
It looks like someone who doesn't do their laundry often tried to tinker around with the dryer. There's no self-destruct button that we know of on any dryer machine, and it's still a mystery what could have sparked this flame. Needless to say, this person had their laundry burnt dry.
When The Key Fits... Too Well
You get back home and fumble around for your keys. The process takes you a few minutes because you are balancing the groceries you bought and fighting through fatigue from the day. Finally, you get a hold of the keys and stick them in the door with more force than you should.
That just about sums up what this unlucky person went through, and be thankful if you've never been locked out of your house in a similar situation. Help doesn't always come through quickly, and we imagine they had to wait for a while before the locksmith turned up.
Child's Play
Little boys have a reputation for getting in trouble, and parents know too well of all the trouble their sons get around the house. The rule of thumb is that when your toddler is out of sight and especially quiet, then they are up to no good.
This boy got a hold of the hose that he's probably been told not to play around with, and the force of gravity did its work. It looks like the jet of water knocked him off his feet after this photo was taken, and we know that this experience must have served as a long-lasting lesson.
Poor Reflexes
This is a representation of what it must feel like to see your life flashing right before your eyes. The poor photographer was caught up in the moment of taking the perfect shots of the ice hockey game. In a split second, a puck was heading his way, and he managed to snap this photo.
As the puck headed in his direction, he momentarily became the center of attention in a twist of events. Judging from the fact that this photo exists, we want to believe that it's his equipment that suffered the damage, but the way life is set up, he must have taken the hit.
The Bait Must Have Been Tasty
When taking a trip to the wild outdoors, fishing is one of the activities that come in handy pass the time, and as a bonus, can get you fed. It can take hours to reel in a fish, and the great pay-off is getting the big catch of the day.
This guy had the pleasure of reeling in the biggest catch yet, only that it isn't the type you would want to fish out of the water. He ended up baiting a shark, and hopefully, he managed to let it go without any event.
Lost In The Moment
If you are a lady, you know that this photo captures an embarrassing moment we all hope never happens to us. Fortunately, there's a convenient way to switch up your look as you please and a good solution to make it through a day when your locks are posing nothing but problems.
When you take to the dance floor to break a move, it should be a given that twirling moves are out of bounds. This is the case, especially if you haven't secured your wig. This lady must have learned her lesson after this, and we can imagine the embarrassment that followed when she had to retrieve it.
Art Finds A Way
This looks like a new-age art installation, but it's just the outcome of an accident. An unlucky person rode his bike along the regular route back home when he suddenly got stuck. In the shadow of darkness, they may have thought it's mud, and they decided to ditch their bike and continue the rest of the journey on foot.
Unless someone sees the beauty out of it, this must have been yet another costly mistake. It would mean breaking the cement down and laying it all over again. Let's not forget that the culprit also required a new bike.
When Sitting Presents A New Problem
We've all had those days when your chores get the better of you, and those public benches offer some much-needed comfort. Before you know it, several minutes or even an hour can pass as you sit on the bench, observing passersby.
This lady's weary feet didn't give her the time to observe her surroundings, and at the first sight of this bench, she plopped herself down. That's how she missed the sign warning that the bench had just been freshly painted. At least some of her clothes match the paint color!
Bathroom Nightmares
Using public restrooms presents psychological challenges for most of us. Those who brave the facilities have to navigate their way around the peculiarities contained therein, and this picture supports our statement.
The toilet paper ran out on this guy, who then must have had to awkwardly ask other strangers using the facilities for a helping hand. The thought of it makes our skin crawl because the tissue paper has rolled its way through all manner of germs on that floor, and we don’t see how anyone would want to use the roll after that. This is truly a nightmarish experience.
The Worst Last Day
We don't talk too much about death, but we can't escape it in the grand scheme of things. There's even a show that explores all the possible ways that we can kick the bucket, and we are talking about 1000 Ways To Die. This photo looks like a screengrab from that show.
This person looks like they had a terrible last day starting with being caught up in what looks like falling debris. It also looks like they got buried beneath the rubble for many years before their skeletal remains were discovered.
The Biggest Fan Ever
If we saw our favorite star walking down the street, we imagine that we would also fall victim to a bloody nose like this little boy. He happened to spot Egyptian soccer player Mohammed and bolted towards him. The only problem is that a lamppost came between him and his path to the soccer icon.
Regardless, he still ended up with the photo op he was going for, and despite the blood gushing down his nose, he mustered a smile. This is undoubtedly a story he'll always have to share, and best yet, he has a photo to prove it.
Stuck With The Worst Seat In The House
Being the biggest sports fan involves rooting for your favorite team at the stadium. You don't always get tickets on time or get time off work to catch a big game at the very last minute. That leaves you at the mercy of the ticket scalpers, and you'll be lucky to get in at all.
If you do, that's where your luck ends because you make your way to your seat and discover that it's the worst in the house. The pillar obstructs the view, and this guy probably would have had a more enjoyable experience catching this game in the comfort of his living room.
Bad Day At Work
Before the Internet took over, having exclusive control over the TV remote was bliss. You could watch all your favorite shows and flip between channels as you pleased. Imagine if you have the TV all to yourself only for this message to pop up on your screen.
ABC News had to go off the air because they were having technical difficulties. They ran a message explaining that a fire broke out at their studio. We imagine they had quite a day at the office on that occasion, and it goes to show that ill-luck can befall anyone.
The Great Escape
This has to be one of the most epic photos we've seen, foreshadowing what looks like a great escape. It also serves as a symbolic representation of how life can throw you over the edge. Cattle, in general, have trouble perceiving the color red.
Bulls are typically isolated even though they are herd animals, and this has a hand in making the creatures aggressive. When confronted, they resort to aggression in attempts to intimidate and establish their dominance. These two escaped narrowly, but the bull showed them who the real boss was.
It's All Up In The Air
People gather to make merry on numerous occasions, and that includes weddings that celebrate the union between two people. Most customs hold a bachelor party for the groom, and in this case, the Russian celebration involves literally tossing the man of the hour up and down.
On this specific occasion, the groom went up, and his head broke through the ceiling. Let's hope that he didn't end up with any bruises on his face because he would have had to live with wedding photos that remind him of the unlucky moment.
Vicious Sports
Sports can get vicious, and this photo proves the statement true. Sports follow certain rules, but it doesn't mean that athletes abide by them at all times. Things can get out of hand at any instance, and accidents happen.
You don't expect a friendly female sport to turn into a catty affair with athletes going for low blows. This photo managed to document the moment that kickstarted a series of events and left these two players with nasty injuries. According to the NCAA, 53.2% of field hockey injuries affect the lower limbs, while 13.6% affect the torso and pelvis.
Who Is Abby?
If we were to list the number of things that break up relationships, autocorrect would rank high up on the list. It's happened to all of us at some point when we typed a text and hit send only to be mortified at what the sneaky auto-correct delivered.
This guy looks like an innocent victim of an auto-correct mistake, and he now has to answer some serious questions. If he had been caught in a couple of misdeeds before this, he would have had his work cut out for him trying to lay the blame on his phone's auto-correct feature.
Even Celebrities Have Bad Days
Sometimes we forget that famous people are human like the rest of us and also have bad days. Jonah Hill had one such instance documented when walking down the streets busy enjoying music from his AirPods. Dressed in all black, he almost looked unrecognizable, but someone took note and snapped this photo.
The perfectly timed photo shows the moment when the lid of the cup Jonah was holding came off and liberated him of his beverage. Knowing that celebrities don't often enjoy such leisurely beverage runs without the paparazzi swarming around them, it's truly a sad situation.
Aerial Photobomb
When vacationing, the itinerary includes lots of sightseeing coupled with taking lots of photos. Historical monuments are a hit with tourists, and they are also good backdrops for photos to document your trip.
People are kind enough to take your photos, but sometimes nature gets in the way of things. This couple looks like they had a couple of minutes before heading off to their next sightseeing destination. They had a photo taken at the monument, but it wasn't until later that they realized that an aerial photobomber stole the spotlight.
Right On The Nose
This picture is painful enough to look at, and it makes us squirm to imagine what this poor guy felt in the moment. Throwing frisbees can end in a number of different ways, and this photo vividly shows how it could go wrong.
For those of us who've ever suffered the pain of nursing nose injuries, we know that even the slightest bump aches like no one's business. It also takes anywhere from a couple of days to weeks for a noise injury to heal, depending on the degree of the damage.
Snakes Do Bite
There are things no one needs to tell you, and one of them is that snakes do bite. Some people still love the cold-blooded serpents for some reason, and they'll even brave holding them just for a photo op.
The perfectly-timed photo caught the moment when the slithering creature bit this unlucky guy who perhaps never thought anything wrong could come from handling a snake. Judging from the scenery in the photo, they were miles away from a hospital, and let's hope that they didn't run out of gas in the middle of the trip.
Losing Grip
Fishing demands a great deal of patience. Several approaches can help you reel in the big catch when out fishing, but the experience always ends the same way. No matter how many fish you catch, you go home with bragging rights of trapping these aquatic creatures.
This photo depicts an educational moment showing you can lose your catch if you don't maintain a good grip. This was a great catch, but this guy only had this photo to reminisce about it. The fish slipped right through his hands and escaped back into the water.
The Start Of A Circus Career
Cycling can present several unforeseen problems, as seen in this picture. This guy didn't bother to wear any protective gear when cycling, and for some reason, he even didn't wear any shoes. That's when his bicycle transformed into a unicycle.
Unless he's handled unicycles before, it must have sent him off balance, and we don't see how he could have avoided hitting the ground. The lesson here is that prevention is better than cure. Wear shoes and all the right protective gear when cycling to be adequately prepared in the event of a mishap like the one above.
Missteps
These days there are all kinds of toys that help in the development of your child. From STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) toys to simple items like skipping ropes, your child gains a lot from gameplay that engages their motor skills and encourages them to embrace their creativity.
This photo shows a little girl happily skipping away moments before she possibly fell over because the rope is entangled around her feet. Hopefully, her parents had quick reflexes to save the situation; otherwise, this day would have been completely ruined afterward.
Head-First
Anyone who doesn't particularly like swimming pools can thank their lucky stars that they are unlikely to be caught up in such a situation. Backflips may seem fun, but they require much thought accounting for height and distance. This guy looks like he got caught up in a miscalculated move.
He might have asked a friend to take a photo of him doing a backflip, only that it looks like he got caught up in the moment. What happened next was possibly excruciatingly painful and may have landed him in hospital.
Not Exactly Showers Of Blessing
We firmly believe that there's a conspiracy by the universe to make sure that you are never prepared for the weather. When you are armed with an umbrella, it never rains, but the one day you forget your brolly at home, it rains cats and dogs.
When you think that you've beaten the weather and have an umbrella to shield you from the rain, the wind comes sweeping in and snaps your umbrella away. That's just the way the universe is wired, and you can never win against mother nature.
A Terrible Way To Start Your Day
We envy people who can wake up and get going without turning to a cup of joe. The rest of us have made peace with being coffee zombies, and all it takes is slurping down a cup of our beloved brew to fuel us for the day.
There are forces in the universe that don't want us to prosper, and this photo proves it. You fix a cup of coffee, and just when you've downed half of it, you notice a foreign object in it. We choose to look at it as a coffee cup half full because it could have been worse.
Trouble Maker
Contrary to the belief that cats and dogs don't get along, these animals cohabit harmoniously in households worldwide. Their relationship involves a couple of catfights, pun intended, but overall, they can share a roof, and some even become inseparable.
These two, however, were caught in a moment when the claws came out quite literally. Often, their owner intervenes before things get out of hand, but this time around, they were busy capturing the moment. This looks like the second before this pup started what must have been a nasty fight.
A New Paint Job
We all go through those moments where we suffer from a lapse of judgment. It doesn't have to be the biggest things; it is often the little things that escape our mind, and we find ourselves dealing with a problem that could have been avoided.
This car owner faced a similar issue when the paint they bought and placed on their vehicle's back seat left them with a costly mess. If only they had buckled the tin in place, placed it on the floor, or inside a bag of sorts, they might have avoided the problem.
A Terrible DIY Task
We all get excited at the prospect of making use of new electronics we purchase for our home. Getting a brand new TV is a cause for celebration for most of us, but the first order of business is to get it mounted up on the wall. To save a few bucks, we even consult YouTube and do it ourselves.
This photo tells us why we should leave the heavy lifting to the professionals. Sensitive tasks like mounting a TV isn't a good DIY project, and this must have been an expensive consequence.
A Cold Serving Of Justice
Being a kid is a rough time for most of us because we have to deal with moms who won't let us have our way. They stock up treats that they won't let us enjoy when we want to. Well, this kid tried to enjoy a scoopful of ice cream secretly, but things didn't go as planned.
Gravity fought back and expended a cold serving of justice to this naughty boy. He not only had to deal with a scolding from his mother, but he also wasted all the delicious ice cream that he could have enjoyed only if he was patient.
Machines Fight Back
Still, on the subject of machines fighting back, you've never known a terrible day until you have to deal with electronics that have malfunctioned. Vending machines are prime examples, and we have all had to deal with one that takes our money and won't dispense our snack of choice.
This vending machine looks like it got a beating from the person who wasn't ready to let their money go to waste. The machine looks like it wouldn't budge after all that, and the next person who'll use it will still face a similar problem.
Bottoms Down
Any event that brings people together often involves indulging in some alcohol. Both men in the photo are wearing lederhosen, so we guess they were at a German-inspired event. Drinking helps you unwind in such events, and it also cleanses the palate to let the words flow freely in social settings. Moderation is key in everything, and this snap shows why.
These two were making a toast, and they went overboard. It didn't end well, and they must have been hurt. Let's not forget about the wasted liquor, and the stroke of bad luck must have also soured their spirits, at least for a while. Many would laugh it off and continue making merry as if nothing had happened.
A Real Puzzle
Puzzles still hold a special place for those of us who enjoy games and activities that engage our concentration, memory, and learning skills. Some also transform into works of art that you can display around the house. It all starts with putting them together.
Now, this person received a new puzzle board, and upon unboxing, they were surprised. All the pieces are a pale hue, and that's not exactly what they ordered. It looks like a manufacturing error, and hopefully, they returned it for the correct one or at least got a refund.
Dogs Have Ruff Days Too
If you thought that bad luck is exclusively experienced by humans, that isn't the case. This dog had what looks like an especially rough day, and this might have taught him a lesson to keep its nose out of places he shouldn't explore. However, dogs have short term memories, and he is likely to find himself in a similar pickle again.
It looks like this dog couldn't resist going after a treat inside this glass jar. The quest for the delicious treat came at the cost of getting its head stuck in the jar, and it might have also left the dog's owner with an unexpected vet bill.
Lost Luggage
Everyone has a different experience flying. Regular flyers know how things can go wrong, and it often has to do with lost luggage. You get to your destination only to realize that your bag didn't turn up, and they can't locate it.
Let's hope that in all those instances that this situation happened: the bag simply fell off on the way inside. We also hope that this bag didn't have any valuable essentials or other crucial documents someone needed for a meeting. Hopefully, the airport staff discovered it on time.
Licking The Face That Feeds You
Your beloved four-legged furry companion doesn't always have the best timing. This photo perfectly captures a split second in a time of that unfortunate reality. We don't know the backstory, but we imagine it all comes down to bad timing and a lot of good old affection.
The pup was probably going for an affectionate lick. At the same time, the man had his mouth open for some reason or another. The look on the man's face is probably one of shock and surprise, and he received a dog kiss.
Moms Don't Always Keep A Watchful Eye
When out playing at the park or even your backyard, you expect your mom to keep a watchful eye on you. However, there's usually a lot happening around, and something might catch their attention. In that split second when they take their eyes off you, all hell can break loose.
This little boy took a nosedive to the ground just when something had caught his mom's attention in the distance. Even if she had a keen eye on him, she wouldn't have managed to get there on time to cushion his fall. Someone still managed to take this photo.
Sticky Situation
This is another instance when someone set out to do some maintenance around the house only to find themselves in a sticky situation. Painting is one of the popular, but not entirely easy, DIY tasks most of us have tried.
All it takes is having a can of paint and a brush to get the job done. The process requires a given level of preparation, like laying down groundsheets securely to avoid paint spills messing the floor. You also have to be prepared for when you drop the brush inside a can of paint. Getting it out will be messy regardless of how you approach it.
Watch Your Step
We often think that if thieves decided to put their efforts into a legitimate business, they might make it big. The problem is that the prospect of get-rich-quick schemes often lures them, and they'll try everything as long as it promises them a big payday.
Take these burglars, for instance, who made away with this homeowner's porch. It looks like a task that took a considerable amount of effort and time, which also meant that it was a risky business. They made away with the porch, and the homeowner must have gotten the shock of their life when they witnessed the aftermath.
Toppled Over
This is yet another case of an animal that had a particularly challenging day documented. Tortoises are known for their slow pace, and you don't imagine that they can get knocked off balance. When it happens, the poor creature can stay immobile for who knows how long.
Their muscle coordination doesn't help them flip back upright with ease. Tortoises are popular pets because they don't shed fur, and they can live for a considerable amount of time. On the other hand, it also means that they require a lifetime of care in their 50 to 100-year lifespan.
Cleaning Problems
Most of us go through the high of moving into our own place. In the first couple of months, we diligently keep the house clean. The thrill soon ends, and house chores soon become activities we would rather avoid altogether.
When having company over, we often haul out the vacuum cleaner to try and get things back in order. This person faced a problem when their cleaner, which is not too modern, picked up a loose thread in the carpet. It serves as a wake-up call to clean more often.
Domino Effect
Mountain bikes are some of the most expensive in the market, and one of these bicycles can cost as much as $10,000 or higher. They include features like handlebars, carbon fiber, and suspension that drive up their price.
When racing, you have to keep your eyes on the finish line, and that's when your chance at the win can vanish before your eyes. We see a cyclist who is just about to lose control and fall. His proximity near other cyclists also means that it might have resulted in a domino effect.