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32 Photos of people having a pretty lousy day

No matter how much we hope for a seamless journey, life tends to throw unexpected obstacles our way—setbacks and hardships are almost unavoidable.

Looking at this, it’s obvious these people are facing some tough moments and navigating a particularly difficult day.

They’re Going To Be So Sad When They Notice

upside down pizza in box on pavement
Photo Credit: Reddit / YungWolly

This unfortunate sight probably happened because someone set their pizza on the roof of their car, completely forgot about it, and drove off…

Now it’s left behind, a sad and saucy casualty right in the middle of the road.

The Timing Is So Cruel

PS5 controller held by a person with a broken thumb
Photo Credit: Reddit / Ta2punk

After weeks of anticipation, this person finally received their PS5 delivery.

Unfortunately, it arrived on the very same day they broke their thumb, meaning a few weeks of recovery lie ahead.

Sorry, Kids, But Happiness Is Canceled!

little girl standing near orange cone in empty playground
Photo Credit: Reddit / maaalicelaaamb

The woman who took this photo shared that she brought her daughter to the park for a special day out, only to discover the entire playground had been removed.

That’s definitely a heartbreaking moment for any child.

Bet They’re On The Way To The Embassy

passport balancing on the handrail in a public bathroom
Photo Credit: Reddit / czmax

The person who took this photo shared they found this passport in the restroom.

Checking the boarding pass revealed that the flight had already departed two hours before.

A Lesson In Not Ignoring Your Dog

Dog sitting happily looking at his owner holding a glass of beer with a tennis ball in it
Photo Credit: Reddit / OggerNogger

No matter how much you adore your furry friend, there are times when you try to ignore their playful demands.

For this guy, that strategy didn’t work—his dog simply refused to be overlooked.

Her Father Sat On Her Makeup Bag

makeup bag with spilled liquids and smashed bottles of product
Photo Credit: Reddit / Hayersy

I’m no makeup pro, but after tagging along to Sephora with my wife, I can tell one thing for sure—it’s definitely pricey.

That looks like a $50 disaster and one huge mess.

He Did Not Get The Memo

kid standing outside closed school doors
Photo Credit: Reddit / binthewin

Imagine waking up to your alarm, dragging yourself out of bed, getting dressed, and eating breakfast…

only to show up at school and discover it’s closed.

I Mean, At Least You Know His Style…

man holding folded new dress shirt that is the same as the one he is wearing
Photo Credit: Reddit / BJK5150

On Christmas morning, this guy unwrapped a gift that turned out to be the very same shirt he was wearing—leaving the gift giver feeling a bit embarrassed.

Classic!

No Soup For You!

tab of can of soup broke off while trying to open the can, which is barely open
Photo Credit: Reddit / memedemon890

All they wanted was to enjoy some soup, but this is what happened when they tried to open the can.

So, how are they supposed to get the soup out now?

The Picture Quality Is Unparalleled!

tv screen is horribly distorted and damaged
Photo Credit: Reddit / Edban

This person treated themselves to a brand-new 4K television, only to have it arrive looking like this the moment they turned it on.

No doubt, it’s going back for a return.

This Burger Looks So Sad

two pieces of bread, breaded chicken patty, and a piece of romaine lettuce
Photo Credit: Reddit / FreestyleReddit81

Imagine shelling out actual money to buy a chicken burger and, once you actually get it, this is what you receive.

I would probably call Visa and report it as a fraudulent charge.

Love Can Really Suck Sometimes

painting of a black cat
Photo Credit: Reddit / gonzofakenstein

As a gift for his girlfriend, this guy hired a local artist to paint her favorite pet cat.

But she broke up with him just one day before the painting was finished.

Well, They’re Totally Ruined

black pants and shoes stained with bleach
Photo Credit: Reddit / that1legend

This person had the misfortune of spilling bleach onto their brand new pair of black pants.

Unfortunately, there is no coming back from that damage—time to make another trip to the mall.

Someone’s Got A New Laptop!

boxed delivery sitting on someone's front porch near door
Photo Credit: Reddit / kvoyhacer

A man was thrilled to get a notification that the laptop he ordered had been delivered to his home.

The only issue? The delivery confirmation photo showed a place that’s definitely not his house.

She Is Going Through It

note held onto car windshield says: Hello, Please do not two my car. Obviously it has already been a pretty rough day (see two slashed tires). I am waiting on AAA and need to get a snack before I have a total emotional breakdown. BRB!
Photo Credit: Reddit / beardsnflannel

I love when people are honest in the face of a bad situation.

Like, yes, tell us that you’re on the verge of a full breakdown and only a snack can keep it at bay!

Good Luck Getting Home!

car on blocks with all the wheels taken off in a parking lot
Photo Credit: Reddit / Numbdeezy

After a long day on the job, this person stepped outside, ready to head home—only to discover that every single wheel had been stolen from their car.

Talk about turning a rough day into a nightmare.

Sweet, Cherished Memories

framed photo of boy wearing sunglasses hung on wall
Photo Credit: Reddit / Pugrito-815

After more than a decade of having this photo displayed at home, this guy discovered it wasn’t actually a picture of him—

His parents had never replaced the stock photo that came with the frame.

Goodbye, Money 🙁

shredded money in little strips
Photo Credit: Reddit / Flying-Tilt

The person who posted this photo explained that their boss was shredding some confidential documents, and, without checking, put an envelope full of cash through the paper shredder as well.

That sucks.

Tragic Timing

woman in London at Westminister Abbey with Big Ben encased in construction scaffolding
Photo Credit: Reddit / tornado_toot

This woman booked a trip to London, and one of the things on her bucket list was to see Big Ben in person.

However, when she got there, it was under construction.

James Cameron Would Like To Cast Your Hand In Avatar 2

person with one finger entirely blue and all the others are fine
Photo Credit: Reddit / fibbybritches

This woman decided to make a drastic change to her appearance and dye her hair blue on her own.

It wasn’t until she had finished that she realized there was a hole in the finger of one of her latex gloves.

Uhhhhh…

screwdriver stuck under the screen of the copy machine
Photo Credit: Reddit / 5_Frog_Margin

This office had better hope that they saved the information of the copy machine repairman because, soon after he left, they realized that there was still a very big, new problem with the machine.

Oops.

I’m Convinced That Australia Isn’t Real

outdoor lights in someone's yard are bent out of shape
Photo Credit: Reddit / disnerdbeth

Everything I read about Australia makes it seem like it’s some dangerous hellscape—filled with snakes, spiders, and dangerous birds…

And now the temperature was so hot that this Australian citizen’s outdoor lights melted.

This Is A Toxic Workplace

Photo Credit: Reddit / gachunt

This guy, on his way to work, stopped at a shop to buy a dozen donuts for a family event later that day.

He left them on his desk, and, after taking a lunch break, came back to find out one of his coworkers stole them.

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

elevated box on front lawn with books scattered all across the ground
Photo Credit: Reddit / MK64_Master

In order to do something nice for the community, these people put up a “take a book, leave a book” box in their yard for neighbors to use.

They came out one morning to see this.

The Circumstances Are So Tragic

engagement ring on finger with diamond missing
Photo Credit: Reddit / Blueskittle101

The woman who took this photo explained that she looked down at her hand only to see that the diamond had fallen out of her engagement ring. Luckily, the ring came with 10 years of warranty.

Unluckily, she and her husband shared their 10th anniversary a couple of days earlier.

The Big Day Horribly Ruined

man in suit and tie with large group of furries in the background
Photo Credit: Reddit / nooooobers

This man and his entire wedding party showed up for their wedding reception only to find out that the venue had accidentally double-booked them on that day with a furry convention.

Maybe he’s into that kind of thing?

I’m Sure The Mechanic Doesn’t See This Often

ninja star stuck in tire of a car
Photo Credit: Reddit / blackjacketset

This guy noticed something had damaged his tire while driving, so he stopped to check if he had run over a nail only to see that, by some stroke of terrible luck, he had run over a ninja star.

He never saw the ninja, obviously.

Children Are A Menace To Society

off-white coat with marker scribbles drawn on it
Photo Credit: Reddit / Idcaster

This woman had received this brand new down coat, which is not cheap, as a Christmas present only to go to wear it one day and see that her kids used it as a canvas.

They went to bed without dessert.

The Boss Will Not Be Happy About This One

group of construction workers looking at several huge containers of paint spilled on the ground
Photo Credit: Reddit / MRairden

I’m not exactly sure how all this paint, which was meant to cover the interior of a whole condominium building, ended up like this in the middle of the street.

I do know that no one is happy.

There’s A Reason That Digital Cameras Became Popular

photo is mostly covered by thumb of taker
Photo Credit: Reddit / JasonLDB

While on a trip with his girlfriend, this guy noticed he only had one photo left on his film roll as asked her to snap a photo of him on the mountaintop of a hike.

This was the result.

This Qualifies For A Rage Quit

trays of burnt baguettes spilled on the floor
Photo Credit: Reddit / hekailin

This person was working the morning shift at a bakery only to burn a whole set of baguettes and drop all the trays onto the floor at 6 a.m.

Not a great start to the day.

This Is A Sign To Quit Music

guitar with neck snapped
Photo Credit: Reddit / neumond88

After years of wanting to try it out, this person decided to finally take up the guitar.

However, after only five days of owning this bad boy, it literally fell apart in his hands.