This article was originally published on SmartCelery
There are times in life when the odds are stacked up against you, and the drama never seems to end. Fate has a wicked sense of humor, and it's the unlucky ones who pay the price. The following photos show just how cruel the universe can be and how people are singled out and embarrassed. Making it through tough times can be challenging, and all you can do is pick yourself up and dust yourself off. Despite all the criticism, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, and if they start to think positively, good things will happen.
A Bicycle Taking up Essential Space
Parking is hard to come by these days, and when you have been driving around for a while and finally see an open spot, you get excited. However, your excitement is short-lived when you see a motorbike or bicycle parked in the parking space. But this motorist was having none of it and quickly got out of his car to toss the bike up a tree!
He swiftly parked his car and went on with his day. However, we would like to see what happened when the cyclist got there and found his bike in the tree!
Sarcasm Is a Great Form of Advertising
Yelp has turned your average person into a food critic, and some people take that title way too seriously. They will complain about the tiniest detail, which can become really annoying for restaurants. So, when this eatery received a bad review stating that they had the slowest service he had ever experienced, they used it in their marketing strategy.
This is a perfect example of turning lemons into lemonade, and their brutal honesty, topped with a bit of sarcasm, paid off. People found it funny, and their turnaround doubled!
There's Nothing Like Going Out for a Nice Long Stroll
It's happened to all of us; you are out walking, minding your own business, and all of a sudden, a car drives past and splashes you with dirty water. It could be a tiny splash, or you can land up drenched from head to toe. However, the poor person in the picture below experienced this on a much bigger scale. Just look at the outline of their silhouette!
It doesn't even look like they were splashed by water; it must have been pure mud! You might laugh at this scenario, but Karma will bite you in the butt eventually.
Someone Thought That House Needed a Serious Cleaning
This house received a good pressure wash when a water main burst right in front of it. But, not only did it clean the house, but it also broke every window and flooded the entire house! Water causes some serious damage, and we are sure this family had a serious insurance claim to repair and replace everything that was damaged.
No matter how bad this situation was, it could always be worse. They could have been standing outside when it happened or entertaining family and friends.
Can Rivers Change Position?
The Choluteca River bridge in Honduras was built in 1935. However, when Hurricane Mitch hit in 1998, the bridge was made obsolete as it rerouted the river. So now, the bridge stands deserted without any purpose. It looks like they started building it but never finished the project. Who knew this was physically possible? And are they planning on building a new one?
We wonder if anyone ever uses it as a diving board? But in situations like this, you should always focus on the positives, and the fact the bridge is still intact shows how well it was built.
You Should Pay More Attention to the Sign
Well, we can't feel sorry for this guy. The sign did warn him to keep walking. Geese are known for their aggression, and many people actually keep them as "guard dogs." So, here we can see one deranged goose attacking this unsuspecting pedestrian. We do think they need to change their sign to "Aggressive geese, avoid this area at all costs!"
But whether people will take a second to read the sign, we don't know. Hopefully, this guy managed to get away in one piece, and we are sure he will pay more attention next time.
All That Hard Work Is Ruined!
People were excited when they heard a new walking path would be paved in their neighborhood. If you have ever worked in construction, you know how tough the job can be. The laborers put in a lot of sweat, blood, and tears to pave this path, and minutes after all their hard work, a tortoise decided to take it out for a test drive.
But unfortunately, the paving was still wet, and this shy little critter completely destroyed it. And the worst part is, he never veered off the path; he just kept going!
How Dare They!
If you pay close attention to the credits of the movie, The Interview, you will see a segment with "Korean Girl: Yuna Song" and "Hot Korean girls: Michelle Kim, Peenkay Tang, Lia Lam, and Hazeltine Gariza." So, you automatically think that they purposely left Yuna Song out of the hot girls club. But, it's ok, if you watch the movie, you will see that Yuna Song is a little girl who sang the North Korean National Anthem.
Luckily, they didn't include her under the hot girls' title because that would have been offensive! So now we want some popcorn to watch The Interview!
Next Time, Ask Someone Else to Take the Photo
People train for years to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, and that's exactly what this guy did. In addition, he took time off work to achieve his lifelong dream. Not only that, he raised over €300 000 for charity! Needless to say, this is one dedicated and passionate person. So, when he finally reached the summit, he wanted to take a photo that he could cherish for the rest of his life.
But the tour guide is no photographer and accidentally put his fingers in front of the lens, blocking the adventurer's head. Hopefully, he took another photo, and if not, maybe his friends and family can recognize his legs.
Never Cheat on Emily!
If someone catches their partner cheater, it's normal to get angry and harbor a bit of hate for their significant other. But Emily took it to the next level when she saw a videotape of her husband being intimate with another woman. So she got her revenge by taking out a giant billboard right in the center of town, telling the whole world what a scumbag her husband is.
But she didn't stop there; Emily even admits on the billboard that she paid for it using their joint bank account. You go, girl!
Even Trees Can Experience Bad Luck
Have you ever heard of a tree being placed under arrest? In Pakistan, there is a Banyan tree that was officially arrested in 1898. But, you're probably wondering, what the hell? It all started when British Officer, James Squid, was convinced the tree was moving towards him after having a few drinks. But, unfortunately, the tree could not defend itself because it's a tree!
Hanging from the tree is a sign stating, " I am under arrest. One evening a British officer, heavily drunk, thought that I was moving from my original location and ordered mess sergeant to arrest me. since then, I am under arrest."
Be More Responsible, Abby!
There will always be those employees who show up late for work. Being punctual is a skill all people should learn. So, when Abby continued to ignore the warnings from her employer, they took action and showed the world how disrespectful she was. This is a good idea, but whoever put up the sign should check it before leaving. The B's are upside down; how did they miss that?
Abby needs to step up to the plate; otherwise, she will probably get fired from every job she acquires. Hopefully, the sign gave her the wake-up call she needed.
The Cat's Out of the Bag
Crime is rife in today's day and age, so it's up to law enforcement to ensure the streets are safe and the criminals are put behind bars. But this law-breaker was chased down by the police he didn't realize that he would be used as a bed. Cats are naturally curious, and while they are usually more reserved when it comes to strangers, this cat has no problem making itself comfortable.
This brave feline made his way over to the criminal and decided to make himself comfortable on his back. So it actually looks like the cat is helping the police keep him at bay.
Monster-In-Law
There is a real stigma around mothers-in-law. Usually, they are depicted as cruel women who don't believe anyone is good enough for their sons. Of course, you might be lucky and have a fantastic inlaw; however, there are many women out there who struggle to find common ground. So, when this daughter-in-law joined her husband's family for a birthday celebration, she was horrified when her mother-in-law cut her this slice.
The word " Die " is written clearly on the cake, and we can only imagine it was all a coincidence. However, you never know with some people.
People With OCD Hate Dustpans
Cleaning your house can be therapeutic or frustrating, depending on what type of person you are. And after making sure every surface is wiped down and sweeping every nook and cranny, you have to use a dustpan to collect the pile of dirt. But there is always a fine line of dust left over when you pick the dustpan up. This is probably the most frustrating thing after every other part of your home is clean.
The best thing you can do is invest in one of those hand vacuums to suck up that last bit of dirt and throw away that old, disappointing dustpan.
The Nurse With Nine Lives
Violet Jessop had a fair share of tragedies in her life. She was a ship nurse with a knack for working on cruise liners that sank. When she was on the Olympic, it hit a warship and was close to sinking; however, it managed to stay afloat. Next, she found herself on the biggest ship known to man at the time; the Titanic. Violet was one of the few on board who survived after the ship hit an iceberg.
And lastly, she was on board the Britannic that hit an underwater mine and was plunged into the dark, icy waters, but Violet managed to survive once more,
Alice Roth Be the Unluckiest Person in the World!
It's exciting heading to a baseball game, the atmosphere is always so electric, and you always hope you will catch a foul ball to keep forever as a cherished memory. But, at a 1957 baseball game, Richie Ashburn had no idea that his foul ball would cause so much trouble. Alice Roth was in the audience that day and was hit in the nose by Ashurn's rogue ball.
And to make matters worse, she was struck again while being carried out! Ashburn felt so bad and even visited her while she was in the hospital.
Illegal Chickens for the Win
These days we put our whole lives on social media for everyone to see. We brag about the good times,, and rant about the bad. While we have no idea who Richard is, we think he might be one of the neighbors who snitched to the HOA. But whatever the complaint was about, it looks like this guy got to keep his illegal chickens.
Richard, you should have had more patience because now you are the only neighbor who did not get fresh eggs and soap.
Politicians Can Cause Just as Much Damage as a Hurricane
Hurricanes are one of the most damaging natural disasters that wreaks havoc on any town it hits. This is why Australian Meteorologist, Clement Wragge, used to name them after politicians he disliked. Unfortunately, politicians can sometimes be just as damaging as a hurricane; they come in and tear down all the hard work of others, which can have a severe impact on the economy.
But there are so many bad politicians out there; there would never be enough hurricanes to name them all. So today, most hurricanes are named after women.
Death Will Eventually Come for You
There is an age-old tale that if you escape death, it will find another way to claim you. And this was proven when a man survived the sinking of a ship in 1871. He wasn't supposed to make it to safety, but luckily for him, he was rescued. Obviously, he was left traumatized from the ordeal and stayed away from the ocean for 40 years!
But, in 1912, when the Titanic made its first voyager., he couldn't resist the urge to take the journey across the Atlantic. And we all know what happened next; unfortunately, death came for the poor man, and he perished in the tragedy.
Some People Are so Unlucky
When you have a long plane journey ahead of you, it helps to book your favorite seat to make the flight more enjoyable. So, that is why this woman specifically requested a window seat. She enjoys looking out the window at the vast landscape below. However, she was shocked to learn that your seat didn't come with a window. What are the chances?
Let's just say that she was extremely unhappy and felt that it was unfair that she paid extra for a window and got stuck in the one "window seat" with a solid wall.
This Man Survived Not One, but Two Atomic Bombs!
A Japanese marine engineer named Tsutomu Yamaguchi was working in Hiroshima when the first atomic bomb was dropped on the city. He managed to make it out alive and sought out his employer in Nagasaki 3 days later. When he described what had happened to Hiroshima, his employer thought he was crazy. There was no way a bomb could take out a whole city.
However, a second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, and Tsutomu survived the ordeal again! His boss should have listened to him.
When Advertising Your Marketing Strategy Goes Horribly Wrong
Coca-Cola thought they had a genius idea with a promotion that paired randomly generated English and French words. However, it backfired when a woman got one that said, "You Retard." Unfortunately, it chose a French word that has meaning in the English language as well, and when translated, is offensive. In French, the word means "delay," but Canadians didn't find it amusing.
Next time, if there is a next time, they should check every lid to ensure there is nothing offensive underneath it.
When You Can't Catch a Break
Ian Jones was born and raised in the Isle of Wight decided to go to India to do some charity work. However, his trip was anything but relaxing, and he experienced the worst luck imaginable. After contracting and surviving dengue, Covid-19, and malaria, he was bitten by the deadly Black King Cobra and rushed to hospital. Seriously, he is the unluckiest person in the world!
What was Karma thinking? He was there to help the poverty-stricken people and landed, fighting for his life on several occasions.
Finding Humor in the Smallest Things
A teacher decided to assign his students a group project creating a roadside sign. One of the groups decided to make a "Men Working" sign; however, one of the members, John, didn't feel the need to help out, and the group did not take this lightly. They didn't want John to get credit for their hard work, and decided to call him out on their sign.
We are sure that John learned his lesson and put in more effort to help his classmates the next time around. If not, we are looking forward to more signs throwing shade at him.
Angry Birds 10. 0
This poor guy was minding his own business when this crazy bird flew straight into his face, cutting open his left eyebrow. It was such a strange experience; he had to take a selfie. But even in the photo, the bird looks angry! We bet he was thinking, why were you standing in my flight path? Luckily, the bird was not hurt and flew off in a rage.
However, the guy probably needs to go for a tetanus shot and, from now on, will always be on the lookout for rogue brids.
The Need to Reconsider Their Format
Imagine being told that you are making the front page for the newspaper as a loving couple on Valentine's Day and then seeing this! We are sure they told all their families and friends to buy a copy, how embarrassing! The newspaper should have picked this up immediately. How could they highlight the sex offender story right underneath a massive photo of the couple?
The way they formatted the two articles makes it look that the couple in the picture are the arrested sex offenders and not a loving couple enjoying their Valentine's Day.
The First Day on the Job Is Stressful
Ben Sliney was just appointed the US Federal Aviation Administration's Nation Operation Manager. Unfortunately for him, his first day on the job was September 11, 2001. Imagine getting into your new office, and all hell breaks loose. As if your first day on the job wasn't stressful enough! Poor Ben had to work like he's never worked before while witnessing one of the most devastating tragedies in US history.
It turns out he was well equipped to handle the situation and held his position until he retired in 2018. But he will never forget his first day.
In the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time
As we mentioned before, finding parking is tough at the best of times, so when you find a space, you take it no matter where it is. But his person had the worst luck when parking his car in a private lot. We are not too sure what happened here, but it looks like the roof caved in, and icy water poured all over the back of his car.
The point of parking under a roof is to keep your car safe and clean, so he was furious when he walked into this scene. Who wouldn't be?
Throwing Shade at Her Mother
Toddlers do crazy things all the time, like licking the floor or scribbling on the walls with permanent markers. However, this mother was deeply offended that her daughter mysteriously ran out of waffles at her pretend restaurant after serving everyone else besides her. Being cheeky can be cute, but this was taking it one step too far.
It's not every day your toddler throws shade your way, so try not to take it so personally. In 5 minutes, they will be cuddling up next to you on the couch.
When You're a Bad Winner
You get those competitive people who, when they win, still throw shade at their opponents. And that's exactly what happened here. While on a game show, Brad couldn't answer one question correctly and was still on 0 when the scores were erased off the board. But while Alex Trebek was trying to explain that their previous scores will be added to their total, one of the contestants took the chance to point out that Brad's score didn't need to be erased because he was still on 0.
Even though he had a reasonable score on the board, he felt it necessary to berate poor Brad. As if he was embarrassed enough!
A Good Excuse to Give Someone the Finger, or Two
The following person on our list avoided breaking any bones until the age of 28, when a giant stone slab fell on his hands and crushed his two middle fingers! What are the chances of the slab only damaging his middle fingers? He was raced to the hospital, and the attending doctor did a great job of treating his injuries.
But how ungrateful is he? Minutes after the doctor patched him up; he flipped him off! Ok, we know he had no choice, but still!
Where Are the Beans?
Come on Heinz! You can do better than this! Baked beans are a classic addition to any meal, and there is nothing better than opening the can and seeing it packed to the brim with juicy beans. So, when this customer opened the can and only saw sauce, they got suspicious. They immediately got a bowl and poured it out to see where the beans were.
But to their disappointment, there was not even a single bean in the can! We hope that Heinz stepped up to the plate and generously reimbursed them.
How Can This Happen to Someone With Such a Big Heart?
Dr. Jared Burks put his life aside to assist the people suffering from Covid-19. He spent months away from his wife and child because he had a duty to help out the people of Arkansas. But, sadly, his house was completely destroyed by a tornado. Luckily, no one was hurt, but it's not easy losing your home and all your cherished items that can't be replaced.
However, the community stepped up and helped the doctor and his family by setting up a GoFundMe account, and in just two days, they managed to raise over $113,000!
Elephants Never Forget, and Neither Does This Guy
We all have embarrassing moments at school, and kids can be cruel. So, when this poor girl read out orgasm instead of organism, the whole class started teasing her. Luckily, she had a good teacher who managed to convince her that it would all blow over in a few weeks. However, one of her classmates would not let it go, even after 9 years.
This guy really needs to get a hobby. Thriving off other people's misfortunes is not a good look at all! Everyone else has moved past it; he should too.
What Is Wrong With the World?
There is no easy way to describe this situation. It is not often that someone survives a plane crash, but one girl lived after an ASIANA aircraft plummeted to the ground and was completely destroyed. However, her luck changed when one of the rescue fire trucks mowed her down en route to the crash site. How did they not see her?
Well, paramedics laid her on the ground and left her unattended after covering her in firefighting foam. So, it's not really the firefighter's fault because they didn't see her.
Why Didn't He Fly Away?
It just wasn't the wasps day. He landed on the train tracks and, for some reason, didn't fly away when the vibrations started. Instead, he just sat there and waited for the train to squish him. Do you think wasps can be suicidal? Maybe one of his legs got stuck somewhere, like every plot to a bad movie.
But if this were a movie, the wasp would blow back up like in children's cartoons. Unfortunately, that was not the case.
Never Touch a Royal! Not Ever!
England is not the only country that has royals. Thailand also has a monarchy, and there was a time when touching a royal was considered a capital offense, and the punishment was death. But in 1880, this rule backfired in the Queen's face. She was on her way back to the royal palace on the royal boat when it capsized.
The Queen drowned because no one would touch her to save her life. All they could do was stay by and watch. Maybe this would have turned out differently if the Royals were more humble.
Where Is the Professional Etiquette?
We really feel sorry for this poor woman. How can a company tell you that your CV is lovely, but they don't want you working there? Where is the professionalism? They really could have conveyed their message differently, like, "Thank you for submitting your lovely CV; unfortunately, at this time, we don't believe you are the right candidate for the job."
Nadine should have a serious look at other CV and make the appropriate changes if she doesn't want to receive a message like this in the future.
Maybe He Should Start Taking Calcium Supplements
It's normal for children to break a bone while growing, but this poor boy seemed to have broken every single bone in his body! Either he is extremely unlucky, or he seriously needs to start taking a calcium supplement. We can't imagine the pain this child has had to endure and think his parents should keep him in a plastic bubble.
But what you don't know is the kid was actually Jackie Chan! Luckily, he made it to adulthood and has entertained us for decades. In addition, he has broken more bones since then,