People Who Experienced a Stroke of Good Luck
Luck is just one of those things that some people have and some don’t. However, sometimes even unlucky people catch a break. The universe decided that their bad-luck streak was due to end, and threw them a bone to switch things up. Having things unexpectedly go your way is always exciting. You had low hopes, but by some strange miracle everything turned out in your favor. These people were going about their day when they struck gold. Whether it be avoiding danger by a millimeter or simply getting an extra bag of chips from a vending machine, the satisfaction is the same.
Even the most unlucky person will feel hopeful after seeing these photos!
Before Phones Were Waterproof
We’ve all been in this situation, only most of us didn’t get so lucky. Most people who accidentally drop their phone in the toilet hear that dreadful “plop” that confirms their mobile is a goner. Whoever dropped this probably had a mini heart attack when it slipped out of their fingers, but then let out a huge sigh of relief when they saw it comfortably sitting on top of the water.
The chances of something falling into a toilet and coming out dry are very slim. We all hope this is the outcome for everyone who loses their grip in the bathroom, but that’s asking too much. At the very least we hope everyone else can salvage their wet phone once it’s been submerged in toilet water.
No Seeds In Sight
You might only expect something like this in your dreams. Anyone who enjoys a good watermelon will appreciate this photo. Those pesky seeds are useless and only hinder the eating experience. Not only did this person get a completely seedless watermelon, but the peel also seems to be thin as well, maximizing the amount of sweet watermelon goodness.
It looks like this watermelon went through the best skincare routine and came out the other side looking like this. No matter how many times the grocer will tell you the fruit is seedless, you’re always bound to find at least one. We’re thinking this is a bonafide miracle of vegetation!
Straight To The Brain
In the morning we all act like zombies. Our brains allow us to go from task to task subconsciously without even thinking about it twice. This guy was about to stick this q-tip into his ear when he noticed that the cotton tip wasn’t there. If he was just a little bit out of focus, this would’ve ended badly. We’re not even supposed to be sticking these things in our ears, but most of us do anyway.
Imagine having to explain to the doctor at the hospital why you stuck a q-tip with no tip inside your ear. Just thinking about having this in our head is enough to convince us we should just leave our ears alone.
Hole In One
What are the chances? Golfers will tell you that this kind of aim is pretty impressive. Does this count as a hole in one? It’s not the designated hole, but this is better! Anyone who ever thought golf was boring is probably rethinking their stance. Add an obstacle like this in the mix, the game will get a lot more interesting.
This guy probably packed all of his things and stopped playing after this. This is his peak, it’s not going to get any better than this. Anything after this will be sorely disappointing. He’ll have to try and find other ways to keep his sports as thrilling as this.
The Shirt Saved His Life
If you’re going to have an encounter with a bull, you better hope it turns out like this. Out of all of the awful things that could’ve happened, this is surely the best-case scenario. It’s easy to go to the store and buy a new shirt, it’s a lot cheaper than replacing an organ. Those horns could’ve ripped right through this guy. After untangling his shirt from the horn this man probably ran as fast as his feet could take him.
We can imagine him complaining about the hole in his brand new shirt. Not to mention the stains on his pearly white pants. Sometimes people don’t realize how lucky they are if they’ve been inconvenienced.
Avoided A Cold Chill Down His Spine
Dumping Gatorade on players is a famous tradition in sports, but this guy wasn’t having it. Even though this looks like it’s just water, he didn’t feel like getting soaked. Most people wouldn’t even be quick enough to dodge a gallon of water being thrown at them, but he has ninja-like reflexes. Anyone who was standing anywhere near this guy probably got soaked.
The player throwing the water was definitely disappointed. He always dreamed of the day he could get back at his teammate, but this just wasn’t his moment. That’ll teach players not to waste perfectly good water. We need to conserve our freshwater, not dump it on people!
When The Good Gets Better
We love a good manufacturer mess-up when it’s in our favor. This person opened this box of frozen pizzas expecting there to be only two but had a pleasant surprise. Instead of having dinner for the next two nights, he had it for three. What a bargain! It’s safe to say this person is too busy to cook dinner, or doesn’t want to waste money on Ubereats.
This is something a Karen would complain about. She would call this company and tell them she’s very disappointed that they would lie. The box clearly said only two but she received three! How dare they!
All 10 Toes Are Intact
When using sharp objects it’s best to make sure you are in control, and not the other way around. This woman seems to have let the knife slip from her hand but didn’t lose any fingers or toes in the process. This was a very close call though. If she were to panic only slightly, this would’ve had a very different result.
This is reason enough as to why you should always wear shoes. The knife would’ve sliced through a shoe as well, but it’s better than nothing! The wooden floor also played in her favor. The knife could’ve bounced onto her foot if it were any other type of floor.
That Clementine Was Pregnant
Imagine peeling what looks like an ordinary clementine and finding this treasure instead. Sounds like the start to a great day. You thought you were opening an ordinary fruit but this one was special. We wonder if the small one tastes the same, would you expect it to be sweeter or more sour? This would be the perfect clementine to share with a baby. You can have the big pieces, and you can give the tiny bite-sized pieces to your child.
It looks like this clementine is seedless, that’s double the luck! Spitting out seeds isn’t the best part of eating fruit. You always end up having sticky fingers from having to hold the seeds in your hand.
Gloves Were A Tad Too Big
This guy avoided losing some of his fingers. If you’re going to use gloves with heavy machinery, you better make sure they fit properly. The number one rule with sharp equipment is to make sure nothing gets caught in the blades. This could’ve been much worse if the machine decided to drag this guy’s hand along with the glove. He managed to walk away from this with some cut-up gloves and all of his fingers intact.
We wonder if he would’ve been better off not wearing any gloves at all. Probably not. Normally, we’re a bit more careful if our bare hands are near sharp objects. Next time he’ll be cautious and avoid having any loose objects near the machine.
24 Turns Into 25
This person opened a 24-pack of Corona to find an extra one inside. Anyone would be excited to see an extra beer they weren’t expecting. The people who packaged this probably made a mistake, but a pleasant one! It’d be great if they did it on purpose though. Imagine someone was having such a good day, they wanted to do the same for some random stranger.
They didn’t know who would buy this specific box, but they wanted them to have a little extra booze. We need more mistakes like this in the world! They don’t hurt anyone. It’s not like this one free beer will bankrupt the company.
Not A Scratch in Sight
This tree has a mind of its own. It didn’t want to harm its fellow green friend so it did its best to fall slightly above it. The greens have got to stick together. We’re sure the owner of this car freaked out. That is until he saw the space between the tree and the car and went into complete shock. There seems to be barely a millimeter between the branch and the car.
After this miracle this guy probably became a big fan of trees. To show his appreciation, he started recycling, using less paper, and gardening. It’s now his goal in life to save the trees. He did him a solid and he owes them.
Got Out with Just a Bite
Sharks have no reason to attack humans, but sometimes they do anyway. This young girl managed to get away with only some bite marks on her back. Humans aren’t a part of a shark’s diet, so one bite out of this girl left the shark unsatisfied. She didn’t taste like his normal fishy food. We’re sure that’s why he let her go.
If this doesn’t prove that sharks don’t want to eat us, we’re not sure what will. This small girl would’ve been the perfect prey for a shark this size, yet she wasn’t eaten. The girl is probably scared to go swimming now, but we hope she’ll get back to it soon.
What Came First, The Egg Or The Egg?
There’s so much going on in this photo. Not only are there two yolks in this egg, but also another egg! If you thought finding a double-yolked egg was rare, imagine this. This is why you always crack eggs into a separate bowl before you put them in the pan. To be fair, most people wouldn’t expect there to be a tiny egg inside of another egg.
How is this even possible? Does the smaller egg also have yolk in it? It seems like it’s an egg from a different bird. Maybe this is what happens when a chicken and a pigeon mate. It goes against all the laws of nature, so naturally, the result would be something as strange as this.
The Neverending Curly Fry
If you love fries you’re probably feeling a bit jealous right now. Fries are great in all shapes and sizes, but curly fries are just more fun. This person found the ultimate fry while eating their lunch. We’d like to know the name of the place they ordered from, we want to test our luck at getting one like this. This restaurant should have a competition that involves finding a giant fry.
This fry is so long they can turn it into a necklace. Like those beaded candy necklaces, only made from potatoes. It’d be a great alternative to kids whose parents don’t allow them to eat candy, but still want to wear edible jewelry.
Real Madrid Saves His Key
If you don’t have a keychain on your key, go put one on right now! There are plenty of options to choose from, but anything will do the trick. This person’s keychain fell at the right angle. If it were turned a bit to the left, the key would be long gone. They had to be careful when picking them up. If they slipped from their fingers again they might not get lucky again.
We bet they’re glad to be a soccer fan. If it weren’t for their love for the team, they’d be trying to fish their keys from the dirty, wet sewer. Their bare keys wouldn’t stand a chance if they fell into this muck.
This Is Now A Lucky Mug
You know how people have lucky items that they keep through the years? Well, this mug is now one of those. It was an ordinary mug that was rarely used, but now it’s special. It saved this person the trouble of having to clean up tiny ceramic shards. Cups like these always break into tiny, almost invisible pieces. You always end up finding some on the floor a week later, no matter how well you think you cleaned.
For that reason, this flowery mug is now a good-luck charm. The owner of the mug keeps it with them at all times to ensure only the best things happen to them. When this mug breaks, it’ll be the end of their lucky streak.
No Bones Were Harmed
Ouch. It may seem like a pain to have two nails in your foot, but imagine them in your bones! This person avoided a long recovery and could’ve hindered their ability to walk. This X-ray should be in the Guinness World Record book for the luckiest accident in the world. Those nails fit exactly in the space between the two bones. For an accident, this sure is good aim.
Police officers train for months to be able to aim perfectly, and this guy randomly shoots two nails into his leg and manages to avoid any major damage. This painful endeavor should be a lesson to never leave nail guns laying around.
The Most Beautiful Avocado
By some miracle, this avocado has no seed. Unless you are a seasoned chef or deal with avocados every day, you’ve struggled with those giant slippy pits. Sometimes they come out smoothly, sometimes they’re so slimy that they slide across the room, and sometimes they refuse to come out at all. All of those struggles are irrelevant with this avocado. All you have to do is enjoy it. Sounds like a dream.
With the avocado craze that’s been going on the past few years, scientists should find a way to make a seedless variety. It seems pointless to have a giant pit inside. Most of us aren’t planting avocado trees in our backyards, so the seed provides no use.
Stepped In The Perfect Place
This reminds us of that dumb game we’d play as kids with a needle. You know the one. Kids love to test boundaries and do stupid things, just because they can. It’s covering your hand with glue just to pull it off. It was pointless, but very satisfying. This seems like an accident, but it brings us back to our youth.
This guy is lucky that the nail didn’t actually go into his foot, otherwise, he’d have to worry about an infection. Dirty nails carry all sorts of nasty bacteria that we’d like to avoid at all costs. This photo makes us glad we have layers and layers of skin protecting us. Though it’s still a good idea to wear closed shoes!
A Freakishly Close Call
All of our fears of driving behind trucks are validated by this photo. While the woman didn’t get hurt, it was a very close call. We want to know what brand of car this is because the windows are amazing! This axe should’ve shattered it completely, but it went through it as if the glass were actually rubber.
This woman might’ve come out of the situation unscathed, but the guy in the car in front of her should’ve been a lot more careful! He should face some serious consequences for not taking better precautions with his equipment. Luckily, he can learn his lesson without having injured anyone. Though he’ll probably still need to pay to fix her windshield!
No Tourists No Problem
Getting a decent photo of a tourist attraction sounds like an impossible task. Not only was this person able to capture the beauty of the Great Wall Of China without all of the tiny humans in the photo, but they also got a shot where only half the ground was covered in snow! It’s not every day where you see such an unexpected phenomenon.
We all wish we could be this lucky when we try to take photographs of such famous landmarks. Although we have things like Photoshop to remove unwanted things from our photos, it’s more exciting when the picture is natural. We wonder if this person had more luck on the rest of his trip.
The Dangers Of Playing Darts
You have to be extra careful when you play with real darts. The magnetic ones are harmless, but these are extra sharp. It looks like somehow someone completely missed the bullseye. He could’ve been hurt if that dart landed slightly to the left or right. Maybe this is a sign that we shouldn’t be wearing flip-flops around people with darts. Or we should avoid throwing sharp objects to begin with.
Whoever invented this game was surely just a little sadistic. They enjoyed seeing people yell ouch as a pointed dart stabbed them now and then. At least this game of darts was played outside, and no expensive vases were shattered.
A Friendly Bathroom Neighbor
We’ve all been in this situation. You didn’t notice there wasn’t any toilet paper before you sat down, and then as you reach for the roll you discover that it’s devoid of any paper. It’s one of the most frustrating feelings. If you’re home while it happens, and someone else is there, you can always yell for help. But this person was in a public restroom! Either someone left the toilet paper hanging really close to the ground in the other stall, or a friendly person shared.
Now this person has to be extremely careful when they pull the paper. Pulling too hard may leave them with less toilet paper than they need. This is why you should always double-check if there’s toilet paper.
Always Check Your Stove For Hidden Cats
If you’re in a rush to get dinner going after a long day at work, it’s easy to make some mistakes along the way. This cat owner avoided a tragedy when they spotted their black cat hanging out on the stove. They were just about to turn on the gas when they heard a faint meow. If you have a black cat, everything in your house should be light-colored. Black cats tend to disappear into black backgrounds in an instant.
We wonder how long the cat could’ve stayed there without anyone noticing. We wouldn’t put it past a cat to test their owners like that. They could sit in the same spot for days just to prove that they can.
The Perfect Sized Hole
This car must be a transformer or something because this seems impossible. If you drive straight into a hole, logically, you should fall in. This person must’ve been driving at a supersonic speed to drive right over it. The front of the car is firmly lodged in the cement, what a save. Considering the trauma that it’s just been through, it looks nearly brand new!
It’d be fantastic if this person was able to keep driving the car after all of this. Eventually, when they want to sell the car, they can tell the new owner that this car saved their life and lived to tell the story.
Try Not To Hit The Plane
These two acrobats were having fun and doing tricks at the beach when a plane nearly knocked them over. You wouldn’t even think to check for planes if you were doing this on the beach. Maybe you’d turn around and make sure a shark or an angry seagull isn’t around, but not a plane! Planes shouldn’t fly this low. This girl should get a medal for not falling when she saw it.
This photo is probably still her profile picture on social media. You can’t get any better than this. Because of this couple, there’s probably a sign on this beach that says “no gymnastics”.
Two Is Always Better Than One
Banana lovers will be jealous of this photo. One just isn’t enough. This lucky person didn’t have to feel bad about eating two bananas, because they were all in one peel! They can’t help it if their banana is mutated. It’d be a waste to only eat one of them. Who knew bananas could come in pairs like this?
With all of the technology to genetically modify food we surely can make all the bananas look like this. It’d save us the trouble of feeling shameful after wanting to eat two bananas. Maybe we shouldn’t mess with nature though, it’s already backfiring on us.
Avoided A Stinky Situation
We all drop our phones all the time but some of us don’t get this lucky. Whether we crack our screen or drop our phone in the toilet, the outcome of our clumsiness is never positive. The phone screen was saved by the snowy cushion, and just narrowly avoided being dropped in doggy doo. It must’ve fallen out of their pocket when they were reaching for the bag.
It JUST missed the stinky business by a millimeter. The sigh of relief this person let out could be heard from miles away. Having to clean your phone from feces has got to be on the list of worst chores in the world.
That’s Why You Always Eat Two
You never know what you’re going to get with fortune cookies. If you’re a superstitious person, reading a fortune cookie might upset you if you get a negative prediction. This person wanted to make their own luck by eating two fortune cookies. The first one made them sad, so they tried again and got the result they were looking for. How did the second cookie know that this person would eat two cookies? Usually, people stop at one.
Those cookies aren’t that tasty. We can all agree that we open them, read the fortune, and just barely enjoy consuming the cookie. Now this guy can take a deep breath knowing that his luck isn’t gone forever.
Lady Cheeto
This person had a once in a lifetime experience! What are the chances of finding something like this? Usually these snack bag contests are impossible to beat. It’s a known tactic to get people to buy more snacks. But someone finally succeeded! After finding this lady liberty their days of eating Cheetos are over. They must’ve gotten sick of eating so many.
Plus, how many contests do you really need to win? Winning once is enough, you’d stop buying lottery tickets from then on. It’d just be greedy to keep trying to win again. We can imagine this Cheeto covered in resin sitting on a mantle in this person’s house. It’s their pride and joy.
Is That What Those Ridges Are For?
When you get a flat tire because of a nail, it’s a slow and painful experience. The air doesn’t fully escape the wheel, so you only discover the hole hours or even days later. This person drove perfectly over the nail without any damage! This is the equivalent of dropping your phone face down and picking it up without a scratch on it. The satisfaction of having avoided an accident is unmatched.
You expect the worst and then the best happens instead. We hope this person didn’t just throw the nail back on the street. It’s easy to forget how lucky you are sometimes. But we have a feeling he wouldn’t wish anyone a flat tire, so he threw it away properly.
Would You Like Some Ranch With That?
Morning coffee is the thing that gets some people through the day. Not being able to drink that cup before starting your day can determine how the rest of the morning goes. Luckily this person discovered that they were about to brew themselves a nice hot cup of ranch. Instead of finding out after the fact, they were able to spare themselves the disgusting experience.
We can think of a few things worse than tasting hot salad dressing instead of your usual brew. This would’ve ruined the machine too, making their coffee mishap into a full-fledged nightmare. They’d have to wait till the machine was fully cleaned out. No coffee for days!
Those Parking Lines Are Crucial
Some people think that those lines at the parking lot are suggestions, but this is why they aren’t. This is obviously a coincidence, but you can’t help but commend these drivers for parking where they should be. There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing someone taking up two spots. When you park in the lines, you’re rewarded with not having your car smashed by a lamp post.
When you do good, the world smiles at you. These two car owners were probably very happy to see this. You’d think they would be upset about the obstacle in their way, but they probably just cried tears of joy. Who do you even call to deal with this?
A Very Happy Little Girl
Jackpot! As children, we spent hours at the arcade and still didn’t have enough tickets to buy the toys we wanted. This girl played one game and managed to get this giant stash. She was probably able to buy the giant stuffed animal that’s always sitting behind the prize counter. Or maybe she preferred to get a bunch of smaller toys. Either way, this girl was having the best day ever.
It looks as if someone just told her that the tickets will buy her unlimited ice cream for life. We’re sure after this she didn’t want to play anymore. Her parents were also lucky because they didn’t need to spend more time at the arcade!
That’s Why We Wear Protective Goggles
We’re not sure what this shrapnel is a part of, but it could have taken this guy’s eye out. If you’re one of those people who doesn’t think anything bad can happen to you, take a look at this photo. Safety equipment is always important. This guy probably works with goggles all the time, not thinking they’ll be useful. That day he swore to always wear them no matter what.
He wears them everywhere. The world is a dangerous place, and your eyes are vulnerable. We can see him wearing these in the shower, to the grocery store, and everywhere else. You never know when something pointy will make its way toward your face!
A Tall Guys Paradise
Plane rides can be a nightmare when you don’t have leg space. Children have it best because their limbs are so tiny. But this full grown adult hit the jackpot. We hope this was a long flight, just so he could revel in his legroom. If he flew for 3 hours or less it would be a waste.
Not only did he have enough room, but he could’ve been a foot taller and still have room to spare. If this were us, we’d take advantage of every extra inch. We’d lay down a blanket and sleep on the ground. It’s better than sitting in those uncomfortable plane seats.
Saved By The Drain
Rings are common items to lose. Married couples spend thousands on those tiny accessories only for them to slip off their fingers. The person who dropped their ring on this drain probably had a mini heart attack. It’s like in those slow-motion scenes where you anticipate something dramatic, but then it doesn’t. Hopefully, now they’ll be more careful.
Playing with your ring while walking over a drain is risky business! This kind of save won’t happen for most of us. If that’s real silver then a magnet won’t be able to save it. A long stick with a piece of gum at the end is more likely to work.
Looks Can Be Deceiving
Always check your toothpaste! This lucky fella managed to avoid a mouthful of YUCK. Usually, we barely look at the toothpaste before we use it. Not sure why this person keeps things he puts in his mouth and foot cream in the same place. We’re just glad he found out in time. They really should make the packaging different for these things.
This cream looks like a travel-sized tube of toothpaste. This would make an awful but hilarious prank. Most people wouldn’t think twice if their regular tube was replaced with this one. But don’t go around switching people’s toothpaste with other creams, karma is real, and will eventually get you!
Not Quite Over The Edge
The truck driver was probably relieved that there was a barrier between him and the open water. Otherwise, he’d be swimming with the sharks within seconds. What material is this railing made out of anyway? If it was able to withstand the force of an entire truck at full speed it must be pretty sturdy.
If this mudslide had just a bit more mud, this truck wouldn’t have even smashed into the railing, it would’ve flown right over. Some would say this is pretty unlucky considering mudslides aren’t very common, but we prefer to see the positive side of things. What really matters is that they made it out in one piece!