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16+ Times We Took Matters Into Our Own Hands

Sometimes there is nothing better than taking an issue into your own hands and doing a job yourself! I mean, I never do this as I am fairly useless at DIY — and most other things — but still!

With this idea in mind, please enjoy these hilarious 16+ times we took matters into our own hands!

"Issues that really matter."

Reddit | Josie02

This guy isn't the hero that we deserve, but the one that we need. Can we also get a sign that warns people to not leave their decorations up for ages after Christmas is over?!

"Because I'm tired of the 'It doesn't matter.'"

Reddit | OceanSlim

Wow, this would really solve a lot of problems now that I think about it! I think I might have to steal this idea.

Stop Judging The Coffee Maker!

Reddit | Mortivoreeee

It's what's on the inside that truly matters, coffee maker. Don't pay any heed to that first note!

"My dad keeps turtles. I started the training. Soon I'll have my own personal bodyguards!"

Reddit | Mr_Summerbird

They just need to get a little rat to take over the training, and make sure that they're only eating pizza and they should be ready in a few years!

"In 1994, I told my dad I wanted to be an ear for Halloween. He really came through."

Reddit | mm620

I love that their dad went out of his way to somehow sort this out even though it is one of the daftest ideas for a costume I have ever heard! Guess their dad was all ears to the idea.

"If it's stupid and it works, it ain't stupid."

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I bet that it reeks of pizza underneath that impromptu sombrero! Although, I guess there are worse things for you to have to smell all day.

"If we all just work together..."

Reddit | jesslees24

"Hi, I'm looking to get a BMW."

"Oh, amazing, I just need you to fill out this form about how much of an asshat you are while driving, and if you score high enough you can buy one!"

"Great!"

"Found this in the bathroom at work this morning."

Reddit | ZombieLibrarian

If you've got people in the office who are clogging the toilet so badly that you need one of these, you need to get an office dietitian!

"I told them they misspelled their sign."

Reddit | judokitten

Would it even be worth going back in to try and correct them again? I think at this point they're beyond helping. Just leave them to it.

"When you get told you can only use one side of piece of paper to write formulas for the final."

Reddit | sansix

What if the planet is one giant Möbius strip? That is way more fun than the idea of the earth being flat. Why doesn't someone start that ridiculous movement?!

"Nice save...?"

Reddit | Mia9394

Well, they've certainly tried to fix it at least. Although, dear lord, that tattoo was far from a good idea in the first place!

"The city wouldn't fix a large pothole in my town so a local woman took matters into her own hands."

Reddit | therealtomgreen

I don't think that I've ever heard of a single city anywhere actually going out of their way to fix a pothole. It's like city councils love potholes!

"Gonna have to call that repairman back."

Reddit | HairySquid68

Someone pointed out that at least the engineer who fixed this didn't become a surgeon instead!

"My grandma packs her own bacon because she feels like the restaurants never put enough on her BLTs..."

Reddit | tuzr

Someone asked why they don't just make their own sandwiches, but this person responded by writing, "[We] said the same thing. Her reply, 'I am 83 years old, just let me live my life'."

"My friend finally saved up enough for his own house."

Reddit | okilldoitagain

Wow, how expensive were your friend's clothes that all he had to do was sell them all to buy a new house?

"DIY low profile tires."

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I've heard that you can also just paint on more tread if the tread gets too low on your tires.

(Disclaimer: Dear Lord, don't actually try this!)

"I work in IT, finding this in the server room made my day!"

Reddit | Kimentor

"You okay, Allan? You're looking a little sickly!"

"I've got a bit of a toothache."

"I'll go get the hard reset and we'll have that fixed in a jiffy!"

"Save us, Cheesus!"

Reddit | hawkin712

If you're finding that the world is getting a little tough, try praying to Cheesus for guidance. And if that doesn't work, just eat a bloody big lump of brie!

"Passed by a math book example today."

Reddit | sealowtilt

Thanks to the comments on this photo, I learned that melon buses are actually a semi-common thing, but couldn't find out why. There's just a lot of watermelon fanatics, I guess.

"Crotchety old van."

Reddit | Dankaay

I can really appreciate this. Sure, it's a little harsh, but at least it's direct!

"Well that's one way to remember."

Reddit | yoru

I got halfway through thinking "it must be annoying to redraw that every time you ride" before realizing it's probably a tattoo.

"Neighbor's tortoise escaped and walked almost a street away. At around 250 pounds, this was their solution to get her home!"

Reddit | sweetsugr25

I know tortoises are very smart and destructive but the thought of one managing to escape is still funny to me. They're surely not doing it quickly.

"I took grad photos with my boyfriend of the time, and after learning about our breakup, my aunt 'fixed' my photos."

Reddit | paatiencew

I just want someone to look at me the way Channing Tatum didn't actually look at this girl.

"The person who suggested this must be an absolute [god]."

Reddit | joshi

But who is there to correct the department of corrections? And then who is there to correct them? How deep does this go?

"Old roommate punched a hole in the door. New roommate fixed it."

Reddit | morbidhoagie

At least the new one has a sense of humor — and hopefully lacks the destructive tendencies.

"A truck I saw while in traffic."

Reddit | onlyasouthpaw

But I like stuff... I can't just go without my stuff!

"My 6ft tall son (13) thinks it’s funny to put things just out of my reach."

Reddit | Tom_QJ

I was tall as a kid, but not that tall that young. The power he wields is unmatched.

"Farmers in South Africa are getting serious about security."

Reddit | MnrGiggles

See, this is a good threat because it makes you read between the lines. Leaves something to the imagination.

"Told my wife that I don't care what my coworkers think. I want this lunch bag."

Reddit | nowhereiswater

Good for you! Not only are you expressing yourself, but it is a very cool lunch bag.

"Mechanic wanted $900 for a new horn, but I fixed it myself!"

Reddit | captainmagictrousers

Fixed and replaced with something that's probably way more effective, if not for the drama alone.

"If you can't fix it. Make it work for you."

Reddit | EthanYouIdiot

This is good for the time being, but I hope they fix it before it becomes Hungry Howie's Car Hammer.

"I made a Guy Fieri sock puppet today. No, unemployment is going great, why do you ask?"

Reddit | trash_sac

During times off work or between jobs, some people delve into new, creative hobbies and discover a talent or a new passion. I think this counts as that.

"Work smarter not harder!"

Reddit | kevin_the_cub3

Now all he needs to do is set up a pulley system attached to a motor so that he doesn't even have to hoist it up and then he's all set!

"[The] power button on the tv broke. [This] is how my dad fixed it."

Reddit | shd4807

I think a TV remote would fix this problem better but I guess some people just love getting up!

"No seats [on] the bus? No worries I will bring my own chair."

Reddit | Vladazard

I like that they haven't even brought a collapsible chair. Instead, they have carried on this solid wooden chair! I bet it weighs a ton!