Mildly Infuriating Things in Everyday Life
Ever had a mild inconvenience that ruined your whole day? Just those small, infuriating things that make us scrunch up our noses and think “urgh, COME ON!”. Maybe your computer crashed before you saved, you missed the last bus by one minute, they ran out of your favorite soda at the bodega, or there’s only one ice cube left in the tray. There will always be days when one or more of these little things happen, and it just drives us absolutely bonkers. Fortunately, none of us have to suffer them alone, these things can happen to anyone and everyone.
We’ve compiled the most mildly infuriating things that everyone can relate to — has anything from this list happened to you?
60. This Box is a Liar
Don’t you just hate when packaging lies to you? It’ll say something like “Easy installation”, yet you’ll spend hours and hours trying to figure it out. Why can’t instructions be a little more honest? It’d allow us to adjust our expectations and avoid getting as frustrated. What this box should’ve said was “handles will break at the slightest amount of pressure”.
Whatever is in that box must be super heavy. Whoever’s moving it will have to pick the whole thing up now, what a (literal) pain. We hope they’re not in the middle of a big move, it’ll only make the process even more stressful and annoying than it already is!
59. Once You See It…
You can pick up a deck of ordinary playing cards just about anywhere. Maybe you enjoy passing the time playing solitaire, or perhaps you’re trying to figure out some new magic tricks. Regardless, you’re going to be pretty disappointed once you notice this unfortunate flaw. It might take you a moment to figure it out…
But once you see it you cannot unsee it. There are only 9 diamonds on this playing card, something a seasoned card player might notice at first glance. Either there was a factory error or this manufacturer just wanted to irritate people. Think you could get your money back if you went to return this?
58. Not Quite as Pretty
Who doesn’t love a little flair on top of a cake? The taste is what matters in the end, but a few frosting flowers on top can really take it to the next level. The only problem is that these confections are delicate and prone to breaking. You’ve got to be careful when transporting them, otherwise, you end up with something like this.
On the bright side, you can always scrape the flowers off the top of the box. They’re perfectly edible, they just won’t look quite as nice. They thought of putting a little plastic wrap around the periphery but didn’t think of a way to protect the flowers. What a shame.
57. Once You Notice It…
Imagine buying a nice winter jacket at a store, bringing it home to try on, and then discovering this. It’s hard to notice if you don’t pay close attention to details, but once you see it you won’t be able to unsee it. We suppose this could go undetected if you wore it unzipped, but that would defeat the purpose of getting a jacket in the first place.
Hope this guy kept the receipt so he can return this and buy one without an annoying mistake like this. If he can’t take it back to the store then we feel REALLY bad for him. Oh well, we guess he could always wear it around the house.
56. Intentionally Inconsiderate Roommates
Here we can see a person who has gotten completely fed up with their roommates’ carelessness when it comes to keeping the apartment stocked. These comments may read as passive-aggressive to some, but we have a hunch that this was brought on by one too many conversations about being low on milk.
Imagine pouring yourself a bowl of cereal and reaching for a jug of milk that only has a few drops left, that’s enough to ruin anyone’s morning. This is a classic case of inconsiderate behavior that leads to roommate interventions, and sometimes even people being kicked out of the apartment. People’s carelessness can lead to more work for others, which is something no one wants to put up with.
55. When You Can’t Find The One Thing You Need
This man went to the store hoping to pick up one of those numbered candles for his son’s fourth birthday. And wouldn’t you know it, they had absolutely every number in stock except for the one he needed! The man who took this photo claims that his son specifically requested a number candle, and he would be looking forward to a tantrum when he returned home empty-handed.
Like Alanis Morissette famously said in her song Ironic – “It’s like 10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife”. We’re sure that’s the song his dad put on once he got in the car to drive back home with no number 4 candle. Maybe he could someone trick his son into thinking he was turning 5?
54. Not All Dishes are Dishwasher Safe
There’s something clearly wrong with this glass measuring cup, there are no labels to be found on it! It’s nothing but a glass pitcher now, and a small one at that. How exactly did this come to be? Well, it wasn’t purchased in this condition. The owner of this cup thought it was dishwasher friendly, only to discover that it wasn’t.
Apparently, when it was taken out of the dishwasher they found that it had washed off all the numbers and lines that would’ve made this cup useful. Now it basically has no function. Perhaps you could use it as a gravy boat, or maybe you could grow plants in it. But most likely they ended up tossing it and buying a new one.
53. (In)efficient Packaging from Amazon
This man ordered 27 books from amazon, expecting a large package to arrive, only to receive 27 individual boxes with a single book in all of them! We bet he’s regretting that late-night online shopping spree now, or at least he will once his living room is covered in packaging materials. Beyond being incredibly wasteful it’s going to be a huge hassle to unwrap each individual book.
What was the thought process behind this inefficient packaging? It’s such a ridiculous sight that you almost expect some Amazon worker was playing a prank on this dude. Then again, it was probably a huge pain in the butt to deliver all these boxes in the first place. Who was really behind this absurd packaging?
52. Just Ice
When you first get a slushie, it’s always the perfect ratio of ice, slush, and flavoring. But if you drink the beverage too fast, you end up with the problem pictured below. The liquid gets sucked out too quickly and you’ll have nothing but a snow cone at the bottom. You’ll either need to wait until the whole thing melts or find yourself a spoon.
What sucks is that there’s really no solution to this problem. Once it happens you’re stuck. Instead, you have to work to prevent it. But that’s easier said than done. The perfect slushy consistency is hard to maintain. Maybe that’s why buying the drink always seems like a good idea that you end up regretting!
51. Incompetent Cashier
There are many different kinds of supermarket cashiers. There are the ones who take a million years to scan each item, the ones that don’t want to be there and close up early, and the ones who completely disregard your food and throw it around during the checkout process. Situations like this have us going to the self-checkout just to save our baguettes!
This cashier should win an award for stupidity. The whole point of a baguette is its long shape. If you fold the whole thing in half it defeats the purpose. It’s the equivalent to placing tomatoes at the bottom of a bag filled with canned goods. Baguettes will never fit perfectly in a bag! That’s why you leave them sticking out the top.
50. Cross Contamination
Even though peanut butter and jelly go well together, that doesn’t mean you want cross-contamination in your jars. Bringing the two ingredients together should happen on the bread, only not before. What if you needed only one of the ingredients for some other food combination? Because of this carelessness, you’d have to waste a whole scoop of Jif.
What’s annoying is that it’s easy to avoid this dilemma. Just clean the knife before you dip it into the jar! That doesn’t mean you need to take out a sponge and soap, just a clean paper towel. The fact this could’ve been easily prevented makes it all the more irritating to find.
49. Follow The Pattern
Looking at this tile pattern naturally gives you a headache. The tiles are so small and the pattern looks like a wild web. But what makes it ten times worse is the fact that someone made a couple of mistakes when they set it. There are two places where the design is disturbed and it makes you want to throw the whole floor away. This would ruin the whole house for someone with OCD.
Though this pattern looks quite busy, it’s not that complicated. How a professional managed to mess it up so many times is quite surprising. Even an amateur should’ve been able to lay this without any major mistakes. The worst thing is that if you wanted to fix it, you would have to redo the whole floor!
48. A Fake Upgrade
Candy bars are already small enough as is. When you eat one fun-size Snickers or KitKat it’s never enough. You always need at least one more before you’re satisfied. It seems like Cadbury was attempting to fix this problem, but instead of actually making the bar bigger, they just tried using a psychological trick instead. But all this does is make you feel worse about craving a second.
It’s so lame when businesses advertise a change and then don’t follow through. Did Cadbury really think they wouldn’t get caught? Even if they immediately stopped manufacturing the old wrappers, someone was sure to notice the size wasn’t different. It’s a dirty way to try and push sales. Next time just tell the truth!
47. Vending Machine Nightmare
Everyone dreads something like this happening with a vending machine. People only use them when they’re having a serious craving, they also usually use loose change. When the machine ends up getting stuck, you often don’t have the cash or patience to try again. And instead of getting your craving satisfied you end up frustrated and hungry.
The only upside to this infuriating problem is that the next person who comes to the machine for a Snickers bar will get two for the price of one. Even though it’s only $1.25, getting it for free makes the candy bar ten times more valuable. One person’s bad luck ends up being someone else’s good luck! Does that make it more or less infuriating for the first person?
46. Obvious False Advertising
Below is an example of some obvious false advertising. The company didn’t even try to hide it. There’s clearly no snowflake pattern anywhere in the machine. Honestly, if someone was stupid enough to buy it after seeing this photo it’s on them. If they missed a detail that big, it’s hard to blame the manufacturer.
False advertising is the worst. If you can’t trust an ad or a picture of an item, how do you confidently shop online? The whole premise of catalogs and shopping websites is to give people the option of buying without going to the store. If you lie in those, you lose all customer loyalty. You would think stores would WANT to tell the truth!
45. A Faulty Can
This kind of issue is so irritating. No one expects these to not open properly. The whole point of drinking something from a can or bottle is easily drinking on the go. If this happens, it defeats the whole purpose. Plus there’s not a whole lot you can do to fix it. Unless you’re okay with the risk of cutting your finger, you have to give up.
It’s annoying when the simplest things go wrong. The only solution is to find a cup and transfer the liquid. If you drink out of the can like this, you’ll end up spilling soda everywhere. What an irritating inconvenience.
44. Ratio Problems
When you get a mixed bag of candy, you expect a pretty even combination. That’s the whole point of getting a mix, you want to get a little bit of everything. But apparently at Starburst, they want to create rare flavors to maximize allure. What they’re actually doing is pissing customers off.
Everyone has their preferred flavor. Hopefully, this person’s favorite isn’t pink. This ratio is honestly obnoxious. It’s not like someone’s creating the bags by hand, there are probably machines in charge. How hard is it to fix that process? This ridiculous ratio is inexcusable and quite annoying. Taking a consistent number from each color shouldn’t be that hard.
43. Russian Roulette Of Candy
The people that do this are one hundred percent psychopaths. Without a doubt. Skittles and M&Ms have such different flavors and textures, you can’t substitute one for another or combine the two. Can you imagine picking up a handful of m&ms, popping them into your mouth only to realize half were skittles?
These two candies don’t even go together. You have one when you’re craving chocolate and the other when you’re craving something fruity and sweet. Those flavor combinations don’t mix well! Whoever created this kind of bowl is probably trying to play a prank. It’s hard to imagine anyone in their right mind thinking this is a good idea.
42. One Slightly Larger Book in A Three-Book Series
This is definitely a case of miscommunication between the designer and the print house. We can see what they were trying to go for in this three-book series with a color-blocked design. However, one book ended up coming out just a little bit larger than the other two, completely ruining the aesthetic of people’s bookshelves. Anyone who purchased this set probably wanted to remove it from their shelf the second they put it up!
Perhaps there was just a lot more to say about the cultural revolution than “Mao’s great famine” or “The Tragedy of Liberation”? Maybe the book could have been a little thicker to try and save the design, but instead, it looks like someone majorly messed up.
41. A Staircase of Confusion
At first glance, it’s hard to tell what exactly is wrong with this staircase. But we’re sure you’d eventually notice that the arrows on these flights don’t match up, especially if you were walking up them! Not only is this stairway infuriating to look at, but we’re sure it’s caused a lot of annoying collisions between people going up and down the stairs.
These flights need a new paint job before there’s some kind of serious accident. It’s difficult enough trying to go up or down a busy staircase, whoever did this job has definitely made it a whole lot harder. If we came across this we would elect to take the elevator.
40. Refusing To Use The Last Ice Cube
Refusing to use the last ice cube in order to avoid the responsibility of refilling the tray is absolutely infuriating. Anyone who’s lived with inconsiderate siblings or lazy roommates will be able to relate to this kind of annoying situation. And when this kind of thing happens at the office? Well, it’s enough to make you snub your coworkers for the rest of the week.
We can’t understand why anyone wouldn’t take the two seconds to refill the tray. Are they thoughtless or just can’t be bothered? The refrigerator and the freezer are shared spaces with rules that need to be respected. Don’t eat other people’s food, close the lids on all containers, and always refill the ice cube tray!
39. The Illusion of Choice
We all feel better eating in a restaurant that offers recycling options for our trash. This bin appears to have very organized instructions for people to sort through their garbage. Unfortunately, it would seem that these two different openings go to the exact same place, making all these rules and regulations totally useless! This must’ve been a pretty disappointing thing to discover.
Perhaps the person who set up this bin was too lazy to put in separate bags, or maybe they never intended on separating the stuff in the first place. We don’t want to sound too cynical, but there’s always a chance they just put this fancy recycling lid up to trick people!
38. Why We Hate VGA Cables
Everyone knows how annoying it is to connect a VGA cable. You’ve always got to wiggle it around after plugging it in, and you’ll probably still need to deal with it disconnecting. But something like this? This is just beyond our level of patience, we would probably just check the computer and the cable out the window at this point.
Though we suppose there’s some kind of tiny screwdriver that exists to fix problems like these. We hope to never come across another one of these outdated VGA cables again, there’s just something about them that can make anyone’s mood go sour. Best of luck to the person who took this photo, they’re going to need it!
37. A Misunderstanding At The Print House
Ordering things over the phone can be frustrating enough, there’s always room for error when describing exactly what you need to the person on the other line. However, this is a mistake that outshines any typo out there. Looks like this very unlucky person is now stuck with 700 pens that are absolutely useless for any kind of advertising.
We hope there was no big conference coming up that required this kind of promotional material, otherwise, this guy is totally screwed. Hopefully, the printing company who messed this up will give him a refund or at least send him a new shipment of pens with the correct logo on them. Considering this terrible job we’d check to make sure the pens can actually write!
36. Back Medication On The Lowest Shelf
Another one of life’s cruel jokes. Just imagine going to the pharmacy to pick up something for your aching lower back, only to have some store employee point out that it’s on the bottom shelf. Cringing with pain, you bend down to get it all the while cursing the irony of the situation. Of course, the reason they’re on the bottom shelf is that they’re not “high selling” items, but that doesn’t make the situation any less painful!
Better grab a bottle of the pain medication and maybe even a tube of Bengay on one of the higher shelves, you might end up needing them. Hopefully, those items won’t be on the bottom shelf as well!
35. The Worst Grocery Store Etiquette
Some people are plain inconsiderate in grocery stores, but this lady is taking it to a whole new level. Forget about not putting items back where you found them, this person is using the bread as if they’re knee pads! She could’ve always called a worker over to help her if she has bad knees, but instead, she decided to pull a bizarre stunt like this.
Now those loaves have been totally smashed, we doubt anyone is going to want to use them for sandwiches. The worst part of it is that she didn’t even put the bread away when she was done! This guy only happened to catch her in the act, how many times has she done this before?
34. This Prank Outlet Sticker at the Airport
You’re waiting around at the airport with a low battery on your laptop. You run around frantically trying to find somewhere to plug it in before it dies on you, and then suddenly you spot this. You think you’ve been saved, but such is not the case. Upon closer examination, you’ll find that this is merely a sticker, and you’ll probably end up swearing while shaking your fists.
The goal of this prank is to make you feel despair, and also gullible for falling for it in the first place. Who would think to pull such a terrible stunt like this, and at one of the most stressful places in the world no less? This prankster has got to be pretty twisted.
33. Infuriating and Totally Ironic
The irony of this situation is almost too perfect not to laugh at. We’ve all been here at some point, trying to unpack a new item and having trouble with the packaging. The only difference is that in this case, the piece that ripped off literally says “easy open” on it. What a way to make an already infuriating situation so much worse.
It’s almost as if the packaging is mocking this person. We’re assuming this person immediately went for the scissors when this happened, and we don’t exactly blame them. The only difficult part is unwrapping your item without breaking it, which can be easy to do if you’re angry enough!
32. The Family that Never Finished a TP Roll
Okay, we’re all guilty of reaching for another roll of toilet paper before completely finishing the last one. However, the bathroom crimes of this family extend far beyond that! It looks like they might be incapable of ever finishing an entire roll, resulting in a TP basket that’s more than a little bit crowded. This is way worse than not replacing an empty toilet paper holder!
There’s got to be some ground rules enforced, otherwise, this is a problem that will continue to pile up (literally). If they end up throwing all those almost-done rolls away then they’re seriously flushing their money down the toilet. Someone has to step in and teach this family how to be less wasteful.
31. His Enemy: The Sun
Whether you’re sitting in the driver’s or passenger’s seat, you know how annoying it can be to get a glare in your eye on a sunny day. That’s the reason these visors exist, that and for the little mirror that lets you check whether you’ve got something stuck in your teeth. But, as you can see in the photo below, they’re not always foolproof.
We think this man’s expression says it all. That little gap in the visor ended up being his downfall, now he’s got to deal with a little ray of sunshine invading his eyeball. We can imagine after that day this guy became the number one critic of the sun. The ball of light would forever be his foe!
30. The Worst Eraser Ever
At one point or another, we were all encounters with these erasers from hell. Maybe you had to redo a math problem, or you simply misspelled your name on a piece of paper. You turned your pencil over and instead of the pencil lead being erased an ugly pink smudge appeared on your paper. It somehow was able to create a bigger mess than the one you were trying to remove.
What is the point of having erasers like these at the end of pencils? They don’t get the job done at all, in fact, they make things much worse. We think it’s better to not have any eraser at all than one that creates disasters like these.
29. A Perfect New Notebook Ruined
Anyone can relate to the excitement and anticipation that comes with taking something new out of its packaging. A new book, new pens, new clothes, or in this case a notebook is always satisfying to open for the first time. However this time, someone opened their brand new notebook to find that the first few pages are already dog-eared because it was packaged wrong.
This is one of those things that can really ruin your day, but you can’t exactly complain about it. There’s nothing technically wrong with it but it just doesn’t have that same “new notebook” feeling. You wish you could somehow get a refund but, in the end, it isn’t worth the hassle.
28. Some Rooms Aren’t Meant for Carpet
Carpet feels good when you want to walk on the floor barefoot, but there are some rooms that should never have it as flooring. The number one place you never want any kind of carpeting is a room where all kinds of smelly business are done, not to mention a place where water splashes are basically inevitable. If you’re a fan of having damp floors that reek, then maybe this would be a good idea for you.
Whoever moved into this home is in for a rude surprise as soon as they check out the bathroom. Not only is this carpet super impractical, but it’s also terribly ugly. We can’t imagine who chose this color, but they must’ve been colorblind!
27. Leaving Perishables Out In The Open
Ack! How disgusting! Anyone who’s worked in retail can understand the frustration of careless or simply wasteful shoppers like these. There’s nothing wrong with changing your mind about the items in your cart at the supermarket, but at the very least you should put the food back where you found it. Especially if those items are perishable!
When people leave perishables like dairy products or meat out in the open they not only waste the food but it makes the day infinitely more difficult on the workers of the supermarket who have to go looking for these products around the store. Not to mention it will make the aisle reek of spoiled chicken or sour milk, anyone passing by is sure to get an unpleasant whiff.
26. Not Having Enough Pocket Space
There isn’t a woman in the world who doesn’t relate to this predicament. Ladies, do you remember the surprise you felt the first time you tried to put your cellphone in your pants pocket? It probably didn’t fit, but you didn’t understand why because you’ve seen a number of guys fit their cellphone, keys, wallet, passport, and sometimes even a sandwich in there.
How can it be that men’s pants pockets have all that extra room inside them, but women’s pants can scarcely fit a phone or a wallet? It’s got to be some kind of fashion industry conspiracy to keep selling women purses. If ladies’ pants only had bigger pockets then purses would become totally obsolete!
25. Neighbors Set Up Deck Right Outside The Window
Talk about uncomfortable! This person’s neighbors set up a balcony right in front of his window. While not technically illegal, it’s unbelievably rude, inconsiderate, and downright bizarre. Now they’re going to have front row seats to everything their neighbors do inside their home, but maybe that’s the kind of nosy people they are?
Perhaps the solution to this problem would be to scare them off. Some people on Reddit suggested hanging a projector showing scary movies all day in order to spook them away, or even blasting loud heavy metal music. Maybe simply buying blackout curtains would do the trick. They’ll probably be cursing their neighbor’s name the entire time they’re finding a solution to the problem.
24. You Can Bring The Scratching Post to The Cat But You Can’t Make Him Scratch
Cats, much like babies, can be adorable but also very difficult. This photo really needs no explanation, and cat owners everywhere will immediately recognize this predicament. The person who bought this scratching post must have wanted to preserve their vintage sofa- tough luck however because their cat was in a take-no-prisoners kind of mood!
If this is what your cat does to your sofa we’d hate to see the state of the rest of your furniture. Cats are simply unpredictable creatures, you hear stories of a cat refusing to play with its $300 scratch toy in favor of the box it came in, so this story is nothing new. We wonder what the owner of this cat felt like when they returned home to this horrific sight.
23. Intentionally Misleading Test
We think absolutely everyone can relate to the frustration of an intentionally confusing multiple-choice test like the one pictured. The kind of sadistic teachers who create these kinds of monstrosities ought to be fired. If the answer is C you must choose option A, but is it pipe C or option C? Many erasers must have been worn down during the taking of this test.
Often teachers write these tests to confuse tired students or to prevent them from peeking at each other’s exams. However it usually just leads to students getting the answer wrong because of a small slip-up. Better to have the questions test the students’ knowledge on the subject rather than intentionally trying to trip them up.
22. If Only He Could’ve Given Him More Stars
This person was clearly acting with kindness in their heart when they left this review. Unfortunately, they don’t especially understand how the rating system works, or perhaps they’re just not very good at using the computer. In their review, they wrote that Sami has the best coffee in town and that, if he could, he would rate his food truck at ten stars!
Quite a complimentary statement, but there’s just one problem; he gave him a four star review instead of five! Maybe he didn’t notice that there was the option to put down the fifth star? We wonder what he might have done if there was the option to put down ten stars, would he have only selected nine?
21. Somewhere, an Electrician is Getting a Bad “Yelp” Review
This particular photo came from a restaurant, but it would be enough to make anyone tear their hair out at the sight of it. We can imagine how the owner of this restaurant must have felt when they looked up at their newly installed chandelier and noticed the electrician completely ignored common sense when installing it. You’ve got to be pretty bad at your job to overlook something like this.
We’re guessing this electrician got a bad review or at the very least an angry phone call demanding they redo the shoddy job! There’s no way anyone’s going to be able to sit in that room for more than a few minutes, it’s just too unsettling to look at that thing.
20. A Quality Controlled “Quality” Mug
You have to appreciate the irony of a poorly constructed mug that advertises “quality”– This seems like one of those things that is a lot funnier when it doesn’t happen to you. Though we’re sure all of us can relate to a frustrating yet ironic situation like this. This is the kind of thing that’s bound to ruin someone’s morning.
Picture this: you get up earlier than your alarm, with five minutes to spare, completely awake. Your hair looks incredible, you appear to have no morning breath; you make coffee and sit down to read your morning paper. You settle into your chair and go to pick up your coffee — and the cup snaps and spills all over you.
19. Poorly Designed Impossible-To-Use Sink
You’d probably end up in a screaming match with your contractor if this is how you found your new sink installed. No matter which way you try to use this sink, you will end up with water all over the place. How could someone possibly overlook something this obviously wrong? We’re no experts, but we think it’s quite clear that this sink is screwed.
Hopefully whoever noticed the mistake caught it before they tried to wash their hands. Otherwise, they probably got sink water all over the floor, their shoes, and who knows what else! If this is how the sink is left then this person will need to have a mop permanently stationed in their bathroom.
18. A True Tragedy
We’re guessing more than a few tears were shed when this display shelf came crashing down. To be honest, this scene is making us a little emotional, too! These are the types of Lego projects that take days, weeks, even months to complete. Now, all that work has been undone in a matter of seconds because of some faulty shelving.
Just goes to show you should put as much effort into the shelves for your Legos as you do the projects themselves. We can’t even imagine what this person was feeling when they heard the loud crash coming from their display room. Truly a tragic sight to lay eyes on. RIP this Lego Star Wars set.
17. We Can All Relate to This
Here’s an infuriating moment that’s probably happened to everyone in the world. You’ve definitely experienced this at one point or another; innocently trying to leave a room when something snags your clothing and stops you in your tracks. The worst part is how sudden it is, you don’t even realize what’s going on until you’ve been pulled backward.
Sometimes your feet can even fly out from under you! This might not be the worst experience in the world, but those moments of inconvenience are enough to make us fly into a rage. In fact, if an article of clothing is constantly getting caught on doorknobs then you might just want to burn the damn thing.
16. These Kids are Monsters
Children are known for being messy little creatures. This fact makes the image below unsurprising, but it’s still not a pretty sight to see. All those neat little containers of playdough are totally ruined. What was once separated nicely by color is now nothing but a bunch of grey globs. No one is going to have any more fun with this playdough set.
Someone is going to have to go out and buy a new one, and we’re sure they won’t be very happy about it! We’re cringing just looking at this photo, despite the fact we’re not at all involved in the situation. Some things are unpleasant all around, and mixing every color of playdough together is definitely one of those things.
15. Not Returning Things To Their Original Places
This man loaned out his wrench set only to get it back in this condition. We’re guessing that whatever “friend” he lent it out to is no longer within his close inner circle. Who needs friends who are this inconsiderate? There are few things more frustrating than having your generosity taken for granted, and when it’s someone you trust it makes the situation even worse.
It couldn’t possibly have taken that much extra time to return all the pieces to their original position, which adds insult to injury. We can be sure that this person won’t be lending out any more of his gear anytime soon. It’s hard to trust people with your belongings after having a disappointing experience like this.
14. One Small Pill Out Of Place
We all feel a little ridiculous calling this frustrating, but we’re positive that we’re not alone in thinking so. On the one hand, It doesn’t affect your everyday life in any way. On the other hand — why put only one pill out of place? It’s just so unnerving to look at. If this is headache medication then it might make the pain worse!
Whether this is the work of a machine or a man, everyone can relate to the feeling you get when just one little thing is out of place. This was probably the work of a machine, but even so, it’s an annoyance that you can’t do anything about. Better to remove the pills from the packaging and put them in a bottle so you don’t have to look at them anymore.
13. That’s Not What “Entry-Level Means”
This one is going to hit hard for anyone who ever had to look for a job right after college, or perhaps even during it. You search every listing that states the position is “entry-level”, but then your hopes fall as soon as you read the laundry list of requirements. We would like to ask the company behind this job listing how exactly an entry-level job can require 5 years of experience.
So many companies use the term “entry-level” and we don’t think it means what they think it means. This is enough to shoot down anyone’s motivation during a job hunt, but hopefully whoever found this listing was able to move on and eventually find employment elsewhere.
12. The Woes of Being Left-Handed
Left-handed people, this is for you. It’s hard for right-handers to understand the frustrations that come with being left-handed. We’re so used to everything working out in our favor. We’ve never needed to think twice when using a pair of scissors or a can opener. Another common complaint is pencil smudges when writing. Better get a fast-drying pen.
Of course, this is only a problem with language that goes from left to right. In Hebrew and Arabic, you’d actually have an advantage as a lefty! Which begs the question, how are they dealing with all the pencil and ink smudges? Those of you who write in those languages, how are y’all doing?
11. Now Their Hula Hoop is Useless
When the electrician came by to install this cable he must have been feeling very nervous. He saw the hula hoop standing in the way of his work and broke into a sweat, would he be allowed to move it? In the end, he decided it would be best not to touch what didn’t belong to him and installed the cable right through it.
At least, that would be a very charitable explanation! The most likely case is that the guy couldn’t really care less. Now this family has a hula hoop that’s purely decorative, there’s no way they’ll be able to move it without cutting the wire or breaking the hoop. We hope they didn’t have any hula hoping competitions coming up!
10. Please Don’t Do This
There’s being inconsiderate, and then there’s this. It’s almost as if every person who frequents this gym is a huge jerk or there’s one person who uses every single dumbbell for some reason. Is it really that hard to put them back where they came from? Now whoever wants to use them will have to search to find a matching set.
Not to mention the safety hazard. Imagine someone tripping or stubbing their toes on one of those things. The last person you want to piss off is a gym-goer, they might be strong enough to literally throw you out of the place!
9. Frankenstein Was the AUTHOR?
You’re perusing aisles of perfectly lined up books, then you catch this embarrassing mistake. It ruins the entire shelf! We all know people who are super particular about reminding everyone that Frankenstein was the doctor, NOT the monster. Too bad they weren’t around when this book was going to the printer. Maybe this is an undiscovered tale about Mary Shelley…
…that was somehow written by a fictional character she made up. That’s a pretty freaky concept for a fiction novel, don’t you think? Whoever screwed this up is probably kicking themselves. And the person who caught this error probably had to give away their entire collection of books. They’re all ruined now!
8. The Cheese is Mightier Than The Sword
All this person wanted to do was slice some nice aged cheddar, but they ended up with this mess instead. Whether it’s the too-hard cheese or too-old of a knife, this poor person had to learn the same lesson twice when both of his best knives snapped. Making a charcuterie board isn’t supposed to be THIS complicated! One could argue that that isn’t the right knife for cutting cheese, but how hard does a block have to be to break it?
We know cheddar is a hard cheese but you wouldn’t think it’s hard enough to break a knife. But there’s the proof right there, there’s really no denying it. Better stick to a nice soft brie or mozzarella next time!
7. Careless Mail Carriers Ruining Your Package
The smushed package in this photo was supposed to be a vinyl record, and the sight of it destroyed like this probably makes any music fanatic shudder with fear. There was probably a “do not bend” sticker on this package, something that’s a must-have for the delivery of anything delicate. Unfortunately, the mail carrier didn’t pay attention or just didn’t care, when he put this package in the mailbox.
Obviously, the record was completely unusable at that point, and this guy was forced to re-order it. Even with a full refund, imagine the frustration of waiting weeks for a special package only to have it be ruined when it arrives. What a major let down caused by a negligent mailman.
6. Just a Heartbreaking Sight
People who collect vinyl records are serious about their hobby. They usually have their collection lined up in alphabetic order, plus sorted by genre. They’ll keep them free of dust and grime, and have their precious record player in a safe place. You can only imagine what this dismal sight would make them feel. Music lovers, don’t stare too long at this one!
It would suck to wait weeks to get this in the mail, only to find it broken and useless upon arrival. We feel this person’s pain. Every crack in the record is like a break in their heart. Hopefully, they got a refund and a new record in one piece.
5. This is NOT How You Put Groceries Away!
Grocery shopping is an annoying chore that someone in the house always has to get done. From making the trip to the store, carrying the bags, loading and unloading them into the car, it’s quite the task. You might ask your significant other if they could do you a teensy weensy favor and just pack the food into the fridge.
And they might agree to help, only to do something as infuriating as this! How could anyone just stuff the groceries in the fridge while they’re still in their plastic bags? Not to mention, it looks like they’ve put a few things that don’t even belong in the fridge. Those Doritos aren’t going to taste better if they’re chilled, now they’re just taking up precious fridge space.
4. Hours to Untangle
Ladies, you might want to look away from this one. You know how annoying it is to have two or three necklaces stuck together, just imagine having this many to untangle! The person who shared this photo mentioned that this was what they had to deal with one particular workday, we have to say we don’t envy them.
Working in retail can be difficult enough without having to deal with disasters like this. We wonder how many hours (or days) it took to finally separate each and every one of these necklaces. We also hope that whoever delivers the jewelry to this store is a little more careful next time! No one should have to untangle a pile THAT big.
3. A Convoluted Way to Create More Shade
Someone wanted the sidewalk to have a little more shade during the hot summer months, and they figured out the least practical and most unappealing solution to provide it. Instead of keeping the trees and allowing them to give natural shade (not to mention oxygen) to pedestrians, they severed the trees and put up an ugly metal roof. Where’s the common sense?
It’s worth noting that this roof will probably provide less shade to the sidewalk than the trees would have, not to mention it probably cost a considerable amount more to make and install. Whoever signed off on this decision should have consulted someone to get a second opinion, maybe then the trees would’ve been able to stick around.
2. Confusing Showers Make Bathtime Unbearable
There are always challenges that come with using a shower that isn’t your own. Whether you’re house sitting or staying at a hotel, the biggest downside is always having to adjust to a new bathroom. Every shower or bath has its own quirks and functions, but we don’t think we’ve seen any as confusing as this one.
We can’t even imagine what all those different handles are supposed to be for. Presumably, there’s a single knob that turns the water on, but this shower appears to have six! We wonder if any of them do something a little more exciting, like dispense hot chocolate. While you might have fun experimenting with this contraption you’d probably end up annoyed that your shower is taking so long to start.
1. Something’s Off with the Counting Here
The person who posted this photo said they have a hard time looking at it at work every day. Once you notice the mistake it’s just something you won’t be able to unsee. How long did it take you to notice it? In case you didn’t catch it, the order of the hands in the photo is all wrong. The four is on the three, the five is one the four, and the three is on the five!
What were they thinking when they printed this poster? Maybe the person who worked on it was low on sleep and wasn’t paying attention when they sent it off to the printers. If it’s not too much trouble they should consider getting it redone!
“Security” Ladder
Landlords will often put up security systems to prevent nonresidents from entering the building. Gates are commonly used in these situations, the kind that requires a key or number code to get in. The idea of this gated entrance is pointed in the right direction, but something was clearly off in the execution. Anyone who has the capability to climb a ladder would easily be able to get past this useless gate.
Perhaps they thought this was a sleek, modern design that would add to the building’s aesthetic appeal. But the end result would keep any potential tenant from renting here unless they had absolutely zero security concerns. Either way, the gate is totally unnecessary, might as well remove it!
That Doesn’t Feel Good
Searching for a new job is a tiresome task that feels neverending. You might’ve sent your resume out to hundreds of companies and sat through dozens of interviews, but you’ll still come home to nothing but rejection emails. It’s a competitive world out there, but don’t let that get you down. At least your CV is getting noticed, right? Well, maybe not at Verizon.
This clearly wasn’t a great placement for the trash bin. Isn’t there anywhere else they could put it? This unfortunate juxtaposition is only going to make job-seekers feel even more discouraged. And we all know they don’t need more of that! Put that trash can at the other end of the room ASAP.
Do You Have a Keen Eye?
Only a true perfectionist will be able to figure out what’s wrong with this image. No, your experience doing track and field isn’t going to help you here. you just might need to be a graphic designer to spot the mistake, and once you do you won’t be able to unsee it. It’s one of those insidious little details that’s really easy to miss…
Take another look at the 3, notice anything wrong with it? That’s right, it’s upside down. We know it’s hardly noticeable, but a keen eye will spot it a mile away. Did you catch this mistake before we pointed it out? Let us know in the comments! a
Worst Sprinkler Placement
The downside to lush green grass in dry climates is the water waste that comes from sprinklers. Despite being on a timer, it always feels like these things go off at the worst possible moment. Who among us hasn’t gotten sprayed by one of these at an inopportune moment? Come to think of it, is there EVER a good time to be hit by a sprinkler?
This surprise placement definitely caught some unsuspecting pedestrians off-guard. Not only will the water not get to all the places it needs to, but anyone on this bench will get a stream of water right up their seat! That’s not a very pleasant experience at all.