11+ Times A Mistake Was Made Somewhere Along The Way

Updated September 7, 2021

We all make mistakes. I made one on purpose just now, but I guess the editors probably fixed it.* Thanks a lot, y'all.

But although there are big mistakes that definitely happen, most of ours are day-to-day stuff. At least once I week, I walk five minutes back to my apartment because I'm not sure I locked the door. Every single time, I totally locked it.

On the other hand, we're gonna see some situations here that definitely had something drastic take a left turn at some point. This stuff doesn't just happen on its own.

Let's do this.

*Editor's note: Spelling errors are no joke.

1. Before we get into this, just remember that mistakes can sometimes make things better, far enough down the line.

DumpaDay | DumpaDay

Sure, someone could've angled that tree in the other direction when it was younger, but then you wouldn't have an objectively cool fence.

2. On the other hand, there's a reason they're called "mistakes" in the first place.

DumpaDay | DumpaDay

This is how all tweezers look to kids who are about to get a splinter out.

I don't know what you did to make them break these out, but...I'm so sorry.

3. Sometimes you can spot the telltale signs of a mistake from a mile away.

AcidCow | AcidCow

And I guess sometimes that sign tells you exactly what the mistake was — and offers you a great deal on some dude's Xbox.

4. You don't always need a literal sign to let you know that there have been some shenanigans recently.

Reddit | Reddit

Gee, I wonder if anybody ever speeds through this intersection. I would like to know how many different people are responsible for watching these, though.

5. Luckily, mistakes for one of us can be hilarious for the rest of us.

From start to finish, this dog is acting out my mood every week from Monday to Friday.

6. Living with the consequences of our mistakes can be tough.

AcidCow | AcidCow

Frankly, I'm just really impressed this still works.

Who needs the iPhone X when you can reuse your ex-iPhone?

7. "Uhh, no I don't have to pay for them. These are my children, Wally and Mel."

The Chive | The Chive

Somewhere, someone is poking a baby to see if it's ripe or not.

8. Um...I'm not sure you know what gluten is.

The Chive | The Chive

Actually, now that I think about it a little more, I'm not sure I want to know what you think gluten is.

9. Some consequences are easier to live with than others.

AcidCow | AcidCow

Like, a cracked iPhone doesn't need a tow truck to come by every time you wanna send a text.

Ugh, can you imagine if a tech dude answered out-calls though? Yasssss.

10. Looks like someone took the same nutritional science program as the gluten expert.

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Also, if you pronounce "cauliflower" as "CALL-flower," you are not allowed to read the rest of this list.

OK fine. Just this once.

11. This. This is my life now.

AcidCow | AcidCow

Serious note: The mistake made along the way here is humans messing up bees with chemicals. Not cool. Bees are true friends and they communicate by dancing. Bee nice.

Ugh, I just love bees. They get a bad rap, but they're good people.

I know that Oprah understands too. Oprah always knows what's up. What an absolute legend.

12. You know, I always thought I had a hard time during puberty. Maybe not.

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So unless I just got really lucky, I guess my only question is, "Who hired this artist?"

13. This is definitely a guitar player problem only.

The Chive | The Chive

This mistake is bad for the player, but everybody else at the backyard party is secretly sighing in relief.

14. Who approved this?

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I feel like "the burger has cute cartoon eyes" and "the stool is a burger" were written on two different brainstorming pages, and someone combined them without thinking. Creepy.

Well, if there's one thing I'velearned from burgers — which is to say,Bob's Burgers—its that even creepy burgers deserve a chance.

So get out there and make mistakes, you weirdo sandwiches, you.

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