This article was originally published on SmartCelery
Have you ever had one of those days where nothing goes right? It just seems that there are problems around every corner. Maybe your car wouldn't start, and you were late for work, or you received some bad news. Sometimes, it's enough to make you want to get into your car, drive home and get back into bed.
However, some circumstances far outweigh the average bad day, events that can only be described as horrifying yet fascinating at the same time.
While you might have seen some pretty tough days in your life, the people on our list definitely need some sort of medal for what they have been through. From cooking catastrophes to dangerous close encounters, every story will make you glad your day isn’t as bad.
Some people tend to be more unlucky than others, and below are their stories to prove this theory.
However, some circumstances far outweigh the average bad day, events that can only be described as horrifying yet fascinating at the same time.
While you might have seen some pretty tough days in your life, the people on our list definitely need some sort of medal for what they have been through. From cooking catastrophes to dangerous close encounters, every story will make you glad your day isn’t as bad.
Some people tend to be more unlucky than others, and below are their stories to prove this theory.
Don’t Mind Me, I’m Just Returning a Phone
Losing a phone can really mess up your day. In today's day and age, a phone is a lifeline. Everyone stores all their essential information on their phones. But one young lady took losing her mobile to the extreme.
She dropped it into a crocodile exhibit, and the cheeky croc picked it up and walked it back to its owner.
She dropped it into a crocodile exhibit, and the cheeky croc picked it up and walked it back to its owner.
Needless to say, she denied the crocodile's advances, and an experienced team was brought in to retrieve the phone. Couldn't this have happened over the rabbit exhibit?
It’s Going to Be a Long Flight
Have you ever flown economy on a long-distance flight? It is not a pleasant experience. But, at least they offer an array of movies, series, music, and games to help pass the time. But what would you do if you were seated on a 10-hour flight and your screen was broken?
This is precisely what happened to one unlucky passenger.
This is precisely what happened to one unlucky passenger.
It is not known if the person that took this photo was relocated to another seat or the screen was fixed, but having to endure such a long flight without any form of entertainment is absolute torture!
Not a Pretty Sight First Thing in the Morning
What's your first thought when you walk into the kitchen and see this? Mine would be that I definitely have too much stuff and that cleaning this up will be a nightmare.
How did this even happen? Was there an earthquake? Or was the cabinetry just really old and finally decided to give in? Whatever the reason, this is definitely the start of a bad day, one that cannot be fixed with coffee.
How did this even happen? Was there an earthquake? Or was the cabinetry just really old and finally decided to give in? Whatever the reason, this is definitely the start of a bad day, one that cannot be fixed with coffee.
But, on the bright side, now this family can renovate what is clearly an outdated kitchen, hopefully with much sturdier cabinets.
Those Are Some Seriously Strong Ropes
Imagine getting ready for a beautiful day out on your boat, just the sea and sky to keep you company, but when you arrive at the dock, you find this:
It's enough to reduce anyone to tears. But, unfortunately, a simple mistake can lead to a horrific day, one that's bound to only get worse. Instead of some dramatic scene where the boat hit a rock and floated to the bottom of the ocean, forgotten drain plus were to blame for this tragedy. Here's to hoping they figured out a way to save the vessel.
An Experience You Will Never Forget
Now you wouldn't be at a theme park if you weren't seeking thrills, but this is a bit extreme. Being stuck for an infinite amount of time on a severe incline is not anyone's idea of fun. In a second, a day of fun and laughing came to a screeching halt.
Luckily no one was hurt, and the passengers were successfully removed from the situation, but they will forever carry the scars of this frightening experience.
Luckily no one was hurt, and the passengers were successfully removed from the situation, but they will forever carry the scars of this frightening experience.
As you can imagine, these daredevils do not intend to brave a rollercoaster any time soon.
Denied
Smart fridges are all the rage these days. But what happens when technology fails us? This lady wanted some ice cold water to quench her thirst after a long run, but she was denied this luxury due to her fridge undergoing an upgrade.
We all know that upgrades generally take a long time, and this was indeed the case on this hot day.
We all know that upgrades generally take a long time, and this was indeed the case on this hot day.
Although modern technology is convenient and has a lot of benefits, sometimes it can be frustrating and cause a lot of chaos. But, on the other hand, sometimes it's the simple things in life that make you happy.
Clean up on Aisle 5!
If you think you were having a bad day, take a look at the following picture. This is the worst nightmare for any employee; not only is oil hard to clean up, but it is also a danger to anyone walking around in the retail outlet.
This would have taken hours to clean up, and not just that; they would need to ensure that floor is polished correctly, so no one slips and injures themselves.
This would have taken hours to clean up, and not just that; they would need to ensure that floor is polished correctly, so no one slips and injures themselves.
The last thing they want is a lawsuit on their hands.
Do You Mind? I’m Sleeping Over Here!
Exploring the unknown can be a thrilling experience, one that makes you happy. However, not all adventures end on a high note like this explorer found out the hard way. Imagine crawling around in the dark, in a confined space, and all of a sudden, you shine your light on this:
The outcome of this photo is unknown, but it looks like everything turned out ok, since the image was published online. However, this man and the photographer must have gotten an enormous shock and will probably rethink ever crawling into a tiny space without an escape plan ever again.
What a Dilemma
Isn’t it ironic how companies package items like scissors in packaging that needs scissors or blades to get into? Unfortunately, this is precisely what happened here.
While trying to open a new pack of scissors with her old ones, it broke, leaving her without a solution. Imagine how frustrated this person must have been at this very moment.
While trying to open a new pack of scissors with her old ones, it broke, leaving her without a solution. Imagine how frustrated this person must have been at this very moment.
Many people struggle to get scissors out of their packaging, and you can’t help wonder why no one has ever figured out a solution to this problem. One thing's for sure, this person was having an awful day.
A Lesson Was Learned Here
We all forget things from time to time, but sometimes this causes havoc! This poor driver was left dumbfounded when a freak blizzard hit their tiny town, and they had left their car window open. Their bad day was made worse because they were not able to get to work on time.
Upon opening the door, the snow did not budge, basically acting like a giant ice block.
Upon opening the door, the snow did not budge, basically acting like a giant ice block.
Cleaning the vehicle was a challenge and a half. Luckily there was no extensive damage done, but the owner will never forget to roll up their windows again.
It's Not Just Halloween Candy You Need to Be Weary of...
You know how back in the day, parents wouldn't let their children eat unwrapped candy given out at Halloween for fear of them being stuffed with razor blades? Well, beware of fruit as well.
While this situation wasn't on Halloween and this piece of fruit was not distributed to any child, it still looks like a scene straight out of Saw or Squid Game.
While this situation wasn't on Halloween and this piece of fruit was not distributed to any child, it still looks like a scene straight out of Saw or Squid Game.
What really happened was, this poor guy wanted to slice his apple into even slices with his state-of-the-art cutter, but the force was too great, and it broke mid slice.
No Passengers Allowed
This driver got the fright of his life when trying to transport a group of friends to a party. One of the happy party-goers attempted to open the passenger door, but it was stuck.
After using some force, the door was eventually pried open, and to their horror, they found that the inside panel had dislodged, blocking the entire doorway.
After using some force, the door was eventually pried open, and to their horror, they found that the inside panel had dislodged, blocking the entire doorway.
Talk about having a bad day; not only is this extraordinarily unlucky and rare, but it is also a costly repair. Let's hope the insurance paid out.
Whatever You Do, Don’t Pop It!
People arrive home to water leaks all the time, but this is just ridiculous. A severe leak in the bathroom upstairs landed up being a much bigger problem. What I want to know is what paint they use? It is the most robust paint I have ever seen!
Isn't it really tempting to want to pop this mass of water?
Isn't it really tempting to want to pop this mass of water?
I really hope they ran for a bucket as soon as they saw this; it looks like it is a drop away from exploding. Nobody wants to deal with a wet carpet and extensive water damage.
Can You Be More Unlucky?
Every person's dream is to win the jackpot, envisioning what they will do with their wealth. For many people, winning the lottery could solve so many of their financial woes.
Well, this person had an awful day when they checked their ticket after the draw. They were one number away from every ball drawn! What are the chances? This unlucky hopeful could have kicked herself; she was so close!
Well, this person had an awful day when they checked their ticket after the draw. They were one number away from every ball drawn! What are the chances? This unlucky hopeful could have kicked herself; she was so close!
It is safe to say that this lady will never forget 3 May 2013 and when she purchases lottery tickets now, she consciously picks numbers that correspond with her original choices.
Didn’t She Smell Her Hair Burning?
A birthday should be a happy day, full of surprises, laughter, and love. During a celebration of her birthday, this unsuspecting woman was surprised, but not in a good way. While attempting to blow out her birthday candles, her hair caught alight!
Now you would think that she smelled the pungent odor of hair burning, but she didn't, and before they knew it, the majority of her hair was on fire.
Now you would think that she smelled the pungent odor of hair burning, but she didn't, and before they knew it, the majority of her hair was on fire.
It doesn't seem like anyone was trying to help her and instead opted to take photos.
Oh the Irony
When there is a fire, your first thought is to call the fire department. Once they arrive, it makes you feel a little more at ease, knowing there are professionals there to help you. But what happens when the protectors become the victims? This was indeed the case in the following image:
While trying to help, firefighters found themselves in quite a peculiar predicament. The very vessel that is used to put out fires was burning! If this is not a bad day at the office, I don't know what is. Here's to hoping these heroes found a way to put out this fire.
The Best Example of a Bad Day
It’s in every funny movie; at some point during a spiral of unfortunate events, the unlucky victim gets defecated on. Some people say it's good luck, but does it count if the target is your laptop?
This fellow found out the hard way; that it is, in fact, not good luck at all. Cleaning the screen might be impossible without damaging it, and the whole thing would probably need to be replaced.
This fellow found out the hard way; that it is, in fact, not good luck at all. Cleaning the screen might be impossible without damaging it, and the whole thing would probably need to be replaced.
This is definitely not what the owner had in mind when he decided to get some fresh air and inspiration while working.
You Better Buzz off!
Do you ever have one of those days that seems like it can't get any worse? Unfortunately, it can always get worse, just like this following victim found out. They were late for an important appointment, and when they got to their car, they were stopped dead in their tracks.
The car was covered in Bees! What would you do if you stumbled across this site? What can you do?
The car was covered in Bees! What would you do if you stumbled across this site? What can you do?
Needless to say, this person did not make it to their appointment and probably needed a massive glass of wine to settle their nerves. But why did this happen? Usually, bees swarm like this when their queen is in danger, and they have to help her.
An Unexpected Visitor
Usually, when you have an unexpected visitor, it is a pleasant experience. However, this unsuspecting woman was left a nervous wreck after being surprised by this intimidating reptile.
In the winter, it is very common for snakes to climb up into car engines for warmth. That is probably what happened here, but the snake decided to make a swift exit once the engine fired up and the car started moving. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to know what happened next.
In the winter, it is very common for snakes to climb up into car engines for warmth. That is probably what happened here, but the snake decided to make a swift exit once the engine fired up and the car started moving. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to know what happened next.
The driver freaked out and nearly crashed their vehicle! They later found out that the snake was not venomous, but it was still a terrifying situation.
Oh Photocopier, Thy Old Foe
Photocopiers are notorious for being problematic. It is easy to ruin someone's day with a good old-fashioned paper jam. Well, one disgruntled employee decided to take the photocopier on, and this was the result.
Photocopier: 1, employee: 0. Wouldn't it have been great to be a fly on the wall for this battle?
Clearly, the employee was defeated and probably needed to throw away the clothes they were wearing that day.
Photocopier: 1, employee: 0. Wouldn't it have been great to be a fly on the wall for this battle?
Clearly, the employee was defeated and probably needed to throw away the clothes they were wearing that day.
What do you take away from this? Never engage in battle with a photocopier; you will lose! Call a professional instead.
Was the Handbrake Up?
If you think you're having a bad day, take a look at what this car salesman had to go through. Every good salesperson knows that you have to keep the customer happy in order to seal the deal. That was the case here when a customer requested to start the ignition of this gorgeous Porsche.
At first, it seemed like a reasonable request, but when the client tried to rev the car, it leaped forward, and unfortunately, there was no barricade to stop it from rolling over the edge.
At first, it seemed like a reasonable request, but when the client tried to rev the car, it leaped forward, and unfortunately, there was no barricade to stop it from rolling over the edge.
You can see the embarrassed driver climbing back onto the platform to face the music. I wonder if Porsche has the “you break it, you buy it” policy in place.
Mc Donald's, Anyone?
Not another food disaster! This time an unreliable pot is to blame or is it? Some containers are not made to withstand scorching temperatures, and this is indeed the case here. Upon being exposed to a high heat, this pot cracked under pressure (excuse the pun).
Dinner was ruined, and the cook felt defeated; not only were their stomachs empty, but now they had to spend their evening cleaning up instead of relaxing after a grueling day at work.
Dinner was ruined, and the cook felt defeated; not only were their stomachs empty, but now they had to spend their evening cleaning up instead of relaxing after a grueling day at work.
On the positive side, a quick call to their favorite take-out spot cured their hunger.
Where Were the Editors?
What a blunder! When this man agreed to have his photo published, he thought it would be anonymous as his identity needed to be protected; however, his reflection was overlooked, and the article was published for everyone to see.
How was this missed? It's as clear as day. Someone was not doing their job, and this is the result.
How was this missed? It's as clear as day. Someone was not doing their job, and this is the result.
There could be severe repercussions for releasing Mr. X's identity, but hopefully, this hiccup didn't cause too much damage. So what's the moral of the story? Always double-check your work!
When You Realize Something’s Wrong With Your Tattoo
Getting a tattoo is an important decision. It is permanent and, depending on where you get it, very hard to hide if anything goes wrong. This young man was very excited to show off his favorite cartoon character tattooed on his arm.
While the tattoo is very well done, his friends couldn't help but point out that Mario has two right hands.
While the tattoo is very well done, his friends couldn't help but point out that Mario has two right hands.
The youngster immediately realized he had made a colossal mistake, but it was too late; nothing could be done unless an expert removed it, which is very costly and painful.
Hopefully, They Have Insurance
This poor Mac user was just trying to get some work done with a little bit of ambiance. Little did they know that their day was about to get turned upside down. Tip: never place anything of value close to an open flame.
You would think that the owner would smell the burning plastic, right? They did eventually, but by then, it was too late; the damage was done.
You would think that the owner would smell the burning plastic, right? They did eventually, but by then, it was too late; the damage was done.
Let's just hope they have insurance because these repairs won't come cheap. Next time, maybe consider using a light.
How Did This Even Happen?
This unfortunate woman was going about her day and decided to buy some ice cream to go with the movie she would watch later that evening. So she started heading home when all hell broke loose. She had to brake suddenly, and the tub flipped over, spilling all its contents onto the car floor.
What I want to know is, why would she put a tub of ice cream on the driver's side floor?
What I want to know is, why would she put a tub of ice cream on the driver's side floor?
Also, how did the tub flip out all the contents and then land back in the upright position? Regardless of how it happened, it still ruined her night and messed up her car in the process.
Now, Who the Hell Did That?
Work has its ups and downs. Everyone experiences good and bad days throughout their careers. However, there are bad days, and then there are BAD days. As you can see in the picture below, this is a horrific day for these construction workers.
Whoever is responsible for this mess must have gotten a severe tongue lashing from their colleagues. Construction work is physically tough on the body, and after a long day of hard work, this is the last thing you would want to happen.
Whoever is responsible for this mess must have gotten a severe tongue lashing from their colleagues. Construction work is physically tough on the body, and after a long day of hard work, this is the last thing you would want to happen.
Instead of going out for some drinks, they now have to stay behind to clean up. Not the best day on the job, that’s for sure.
Just Your Typical Day in Africa
You wouldn’t think that a bad day would be on the cards when enjoying a relaxing holiday in the bush. What's better than being surrounded by nature while sipping away on an ice-cold beer? What's the worst that could happen?
Well, maybe a pride of lions spying on you in the darkness will do the trick. Just looking at the photo, you can tell that both the man in the frame and the photographer had no idea they were meters away from one of Africa's deadliest predators!
Well, maybe a pride of lions spying on you in the darkness will do the trick. Just looking at the photo, you can tell that both the man in the frame and the photographer had no idea they were meters away from one of Africa's deadliest predators!
Although the lions look pretty calm, those glowing eyes and massive statures are enough to make anyone run away in fear.
Don’t They Have a Spare?
Have you ever locked your key inside your car? It is not a fun experience, and the spare key is not always nearby. What do you do in this kind of situation?
This was the question that these three guards were asking themselves when this picture was taken. How are you supposed to break into a car designed to keep criminals out?
This was the question that these three guards were asking themselves when this picture was taken. How are you supposed to break into a car designed to keep criminals out?
Not only is this embarrassing, but it is also a security risk. Hopefully, they didn't get into too much trouble and were able to find a spare key.
When Your Fortune Is Unfortunate
When you crack open a fortune cookie, you expect to find an inspirational message about your future or who you are as a person. You look forward to unrolling the little scroll and reading your fortune.
When this unlucky customer decided to tempt fate with two fortune cookies, they were shocked by the message.
When this unlucky customer decided to tempt fate with two fortune cookies, they were shocked by the message.
The patron opened the first cookie to find a comforting and heartfelt message inside. However, when he snapped the second cookie open, his excitement faded and was replaced by laughter instead. What were the odds of this message being in the second cookie he opened?
Not Just a Bad Hair Day
Dying your hair is like painting your nails these days. People get away with the most outrageous colors and styles. While this lady wanted to shock everyone with her new color, she didn't intend it to go this far...
While waiting for the dye to take effect, she covered her hair with a plastic bag from Walmart. Little did she know that this decision would ruin her day.
While waiting for the dye to take effect, she covered her hair with a plastic bag from Walmart. Little did she know that this decision would ruin her day.
Once she rinsed out all the dye, she looked up in horror. The print from the Walmart bag had made a lasting impression, and it wasn’t a good one.
Expressive Art
Oh, the lifestyles of the rich and famous. They have huge sprawling mansions and several employees to maintain their cushy life. But not all employees are reliable, and this was proven when the man of the house arrived home to find his garden looking like a piece of art created by a five-year-old.
We're not sure if the employee was drunk or maybe seeking revenge, but one thing's for sure, they didn't hold back.
We're not sure if the employee was drunk or maybe seeking revenge, but one thing's for sure, they didn't hold back.
This must have caught the attention of every airplane that flew overhead. It actually looks like a secret language; maybe there is some kind of coded message among all the squiggles.
You Are the Chosen One
The last thing you want on your first day of military school is to stand out. So at first, you just want to blend in until you familiarise yourself with the people and procedures. But, unfortunately, this wasn't the case when a young boy was surprised by a relatively high pressured sprinkler during orientation.
The poor teen was minding his own business when a gush of water hit him straight in the face, soaking him from head to toe.
The poor teen was minding his own business when a gush of water hit him straight in the face, soaking him from head to toe.
One thing's for sure, he will never forget his first day, and he will have a great story to tell his grandkids in the future.
Seriously Misleading
Buying items in bulk can save you some serious cash; that's why this unsuspecting granny jumped at this bargain! But when she was enjoying a warm cup of coffee, she noticed that the milk tasted funny.
When her granddaughter took a closer look at the label, she discovered that her sweet grandma had purchased glue! Admittedly the label was very misleading, it had a big blue cow on it, but you have to wonder if she found the fact that the bottles weren't in the refrigerator section suspicious?
When her granddaughter took a closer look at the label, she discovered that her sweet grandma had purchased glue! Admittedly the label was very misleading, it had a big blue cow on it, but you have to wonder if she found the fact that the bottles weren't in the refrigerator section suspicious?
Luckily for them, the glue was non-toxic.
Guess You’re Ordering Pizza Tonight
The worst thing that can happen at the end of a long day is complications in the kitchen. Cooking in itself is a tiresome chore for some people, and when the food is ruined right at the end of a long, hard cook, it can break you.
That spaghetti bolognese looked good too! This poor soul, we can only imagine all the love and work put into this delicious dish, only to be pulverized by the glass from an unreliable lid.
That spaghetti bolognese looked good too! This poor soul, we can only imagine all the love and work put into this delicious dish, only to be pulverized by the glass from an unreliable lid.
Better get that take-out menu ready; there is no salvaging this meal.
Not the Best Time for a Wardrobe Malfunction
Wardrobe malfunctions happen all the time, but typically no one sees them, and they are repaired before any damage is done. Unfortunately for this young soldier, this was not the case. Talk about having a bad day; does it get any worse than this?
What do you do in this situation? Do you carry on as nothing has happened and hold your head up high, or do you run and hide for cover?
What do you do in this situation? Do you carry on as nothing has happened and hold your head up high, or do you run and hide for cover?
Whatever this unlucky man did, it is probably something he will remember for the rest of his life. On the plus side, at least he was wearing underwear.
The Dangers of Flying
Many people feel uneasy flying. There is always that thought in the back of their minds that something might go wrong with the plane and they will crash. Who can blame them? It has happened so many times.
That's what makes this picture so insanely terrifying. A passenger captured this snap mid-flight and thought they were going to die!
Luckily, no one was hurt during this flight, and the plane landed safely, but the passengers will never forget this experience for the rest of their lives.
That's what makes this picture so insanely terrifying. A passenger captured this snap mid-flight and thought they were going to die!
Luckily, no one was hurt during this flight, and the plane landed safely, but the passengers will never forget this experience for the rest of their lives.
Many of them said they would never fly again, which is totally justifiable.
When You Need to Go Badly, and This Happens
You know you are having a bad day when simple tasks like going to the bathroom go wrong. Have you ever thought that there is nothing worse than sitting on the toilet and realizing that there is no toilet paper left over? Well, what if you have the last roll of toilet paper and you accidentally drop it in the bowl?
When you look at this photo, you just know that the person taking it is in pain. What is the chance of the last roll getting destroyed in one single slip? I guess it's safe to say that this person will always keep the toilet lid down when handling toilet rolls in the future.
If You Thought You Were Having a Bad Day, You Have Nothing on These Poor Container Ship Employees.
Working on a ship is not for the light-hearted. Long hours, extensive periods away from your family, and the cold heart of the ocean make this profession challenging to say the least. Container ship employees really have their work cut out for them, even on a good day, so there was a loss for words when this happened.
How do you even begin to try and fix this situation?
How do you even begin to try and fix this situation?
Were the containers saved, or did most of them find themselves at the bottom of the ocean? Whatever the outcome, one thing is for sure; this is the epitome of a bad day.