Learning how to follow directions is one of the first lessons you learn growing up. While some people have no problem doing what’s asked, others always seem to rebel… and oftentimes in hilarious ways.
In some cases, people follow directions too literally. Sometimes people just overthink a simple instruction or fail to miss the sarcasm. Here are 14 moments where people did what was asked of them too literally.
Be warned: The results will have you rolling on the floor with laughter.
1. There are cheese fries, and then there are fries with cheese.
My note on the cheese fries said: extra cheese on the side
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2. Apparently these engraving instructions weren’t clear enough.
3. Someone needed to brush up on their editing skills before hitting submit.
4. Not even Sherlock Holmes would be able to find that suspect.
5. I’d expect a few printer jams in the near future.
6. If it takes that long to describe it, you probably shouldn’t eat it.
Printed the sign, boss.
byu/No_Dana_Only_Zuul inNotMyJob
7. That egg is going to be tough to take down in one bite.
“my BF ordered an egg and cheese bagel…”
byu/OMGLMAOWTF_com inNotMyJob
8. These slices are definitely getting logged in MyFitnessPal.
9. Starting to feel queasy just looking at that dessert.
Pretty sure that’s supposed to be on a label, not the dessert
byu/Saaaammmm05 inNotMyJob
10. To call that fashionable is a major stretch.
Spotted in Target. Next level fashion.
byu/EkkoWan inNotMyJob
11. Legal stuff couldn’t be more specific.
12. At least the paper towels are protected from the sink splatter.
13. Never leave a chocolate chip behind.
When they said “chocolate chip muffin”, I didn’t take them literally… but should have
byu/62302154065198762349 inNotMyJob
Searching for that lone chocolate chip will be a mission in itself. That takes some dedication!
Have you ever experienced someone taking instructions too literally? Following the orders too specifically?
Tell us about your funniest facepalm-worthy moments in the comments below! We won’t judge… much.
