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45 People Who Learned The Hard Way

As we make our way through life, there are a lot of obstacles that we all have to overcome. Some of these obstacles are incredibly difficult ones, while others are simply learning that the laws of cartoons do not work in reality!

So, please enjoy these 14+ people who learned life lessons the hard way!

"I think she learned a lesson here."

Reddit | Bmchris44

Ah, the laws of cartoons claim yet another unsuspecting victim! When will people learn that Looney Tunes isn't the same as reality?

"Local doggie daycare learned a valuable lesson about leaving a Roomba in the reception area."

Reddit | jacksonkeirmclean

That Roomba-riding puppy looks like it's trying to draw a feces pentagram! That's one hell of an evil puppy you've got there.

"To young to learn..."

Reddit | mynameiscourtney

Guys, always check your tattoos for typos before getting them. That's a lot of money to spend on a typo on each arm.

"Found in the bathroom at work. Someone learned a very hard lesson."

Reddit | TheUnbeliever

I'm sure that this mistake was incredibly unpleasant for the person who made it. However, I'm very glad that the "Not for butts" sign was on the Lysol wipes and not the spray can next to it!

"My hungry Dad just learned that when your devout wife makes this for Good Friday dinner DO NOT say 'He Pied For Our Dins.'"

Reddit | christpie

There are a surprising amount of Christ-based pie puns that people were coming up with. Let me know your best one in the comments. My favorite so far is Passion Of The Crust.

"Goodbye everyone. It's been good knowing you."

Reddit | Hot_Karl_Rove

There would be no hope for me if I did this. I'd maybe be able to live on cold beans for a while, but that would get old very quickly!

"This guy's about to learn a valuable lesson in grammar."

Reddit | thehemperorr

I, much like a lot of other people, I imagine, assumed that they were trying to get us to embrace the caramel way of life!

"Not the layers she asked for. She learned the hard way not to hire a cheap barber from craigslist."

Reddit | Maklo_Never_Forget

There were a lot of people saying that she should have looked for a hairstylist, not a "barber." However, I think there is a lot more going on here!

That's How Drains Work...

Reddit | Simz101

"So, you know what you're doing with the shower, yeah?"

"Oh, yeah, I'll have that fitted in no time! Just a quick question, does our house abide by the laws of gravity?"

"... What?"

"The new apprentice is learning about recycling."

Reddit | iSlingShlong

Look, making sure that places aren't wasting sparks is an important business. Those sparks that he is catching can later be used to start fires and such.

"Friend got a book called 'Crap Taxidermy' this is my favorite."

Reddit | PureBlonde

I know that everyone has to start somewhere with a hobby, but this is just something else. I can't stop hearing a goofy, guffawing laugh when I look at it!

"Where can I sign up to learn how to do this?"

Reddit | ItsBlare

I don't think that there is anywhere you can learn how to do this, unless... Nope, actually, there is absolutely no way I want to encourage more people to try this.

"My brother learned to be wary of cats from a young age."

Reddit | Loolander

I would love to know what that cat has done to that baby to make him so suspicious of it! This looks like a still from a cartoon about a baby genius and his feline nemesis!

"What I Learned in Elementary School 101: Don't Wear a Green Shirt on Picture Day."

Reddit | giveawayguy99

"Sorry sir, I can't let you into the school with this ID."

"Why not?"

"Well, you have a body, and the person in this picture is clearly some sort of magic floating head."

"You learn from your mistakes."

Reddit | NickWills

Well, that is certainly a mistake they won't be making again. It's an oddly judgmental tone from this label though if you ask me!

"I forgot this pizza in the oven about a year ago."

Reddit | MamiPauk

Wow, it looks like you could use that to knock in nails. I didn't think it was possible to mess up a frozen pizza this much!

"Wait... So, Where Do I Go?"

Reddit | POZNAKED

All I can hear when I look at this picture is terrified screaming in the distance coming from that gray car clearly barreling towards a dead end.

"How to literally scare the crap out of someone."

Reddit | Sommat

I know exactly what I'll be doing to my partner tonight after work. I just need to find somewhere that sells Pop-Its at incredibly short notice!

"The groomer told me not to laugh at him. I've failed."

Reddit | mmmel

I think that everyone on the internet has also failed in not laughing at him! I'm hoping that you never took him back to that barber again!

"So my grade 5 son had his 'the birds and the bees' lesson at school today. Needless to say he wasn't impressed."

Reddit | grd601

I think that the phrase "I've learned enough" says it all. That kid is definitely not impressed by the whole affair!

"Walmart on point with the sticker placement Egg."

Reddit | abhyasispn

I love a good bit of Egg Man... Coo coo ka choo. I'm sorry, but you can't not make that Beatles reference every time it is possible to do so!

"Please don't buy me this crap."

Reddit | giddyup523

Just look at how despondent that cat looks! There is no way that it enjoys this food. Could they really not have used another picture for the package?

"Two telephone boxes after the redevelopment of the main road, no one can even use them."

Reddit | lukedaloop1

"HELLO! CAN YOU HEAR ME? I'M SHOUTING THROUGH THE GLASS, YOU'LL HAVE TO SPEAK UP A BIT!"

"So... taking a wild guess here, they stopped choosing them?"

Reddit | churro_luvin_milf

Putting up a sign like this is just asking for trouble. Also, it looks tacky as hell frankly, just saying. *Sassy finger snap

"My new watch face. Sorry not sorry."

Reddit | ixnine

This should be banned, effective immediately. And to think that I didn't think it was possible for the Apple Watch to become a more hideous commodity.

"Instant karma, Front yard Frosty with tree trunk base teaches KY driver a valuable lesson."

Reddit | Rallie1379

That's what you get for trying to heartlessly destroy someone's snowman! I love that the snowman's face is displaying such a smug grin!

"By popular request: a larger photo of a young me learning a hard lesson. 'Do Not Feed the Animals.'"

Reddit | al666in

I mean, feeding the animals yourself is always a big mistake. If you're really going to try and feed them, try giving them some proper food.

"Who thought that silver text on yellow packaging was a good idea? I guess its a mystery serum!"

Reddit | WickedAmbiguous

"Behold! My ultimate serum!"

"But... Doctor, what does it do? Is it safe?"

"Mmnyes but of course! Muhahhahahahaha!"

"My family got a new house and this is where they put the Light switch for the stairs."

Reddit | MeIancholics

This way it'll be safe from people bashing against it unintentionally."

"But, isn't it going to be a little difficult to..."

"I said, now it'll be safe from people bashing against it unintentionally!"

"Work perks!"

Reddit | NeedMoneyForVagina

What is it with soap manufacturers trying to make soap that looks like the most delicious stuff on the planet? Stop trying to get people to eat soap, you weirdos!

Unfortunate coincidence.

Reddit | [deleted]

This is a warning. Not even here, in Elk City, noted bird sanctuary, is any bird safe from the colonel.

"My brother(10 yrs old) had a cast made of his face in school. When he showed it to me I immediately thought he looked familiar."

Reddit | 1017Nauj

I mean, you are right, but it took seeing a cast of your brother's face to realize this? Instead of just seeing his real life face?

"You thought your jail could stop me?"

Reddit | KungPow_BaDong

Even though he destroyed his confines, he remains inside as a sign of power and intimidation. He will go where he pleases. You will not stop him.

"He's just not that into you."

Reddit | ishuah

Wait, that's why he hasn't been replying to my texts? Man, I wish he had just told me instead of ghosting me, but oh well.

"My favorite photo of my grandfather, the time he decided to try and walk my cat for me."

Reddit | clockworkoften

The cat is looking back at the camera like, "You see this right? And you're not going to help? Thanks, real helpful."

"My gf works in an OB/GYN clinic. She found this amazing little picture chart and thought I should share it."

Reddit | ii-V-I

I suppose the later down the chart it goes, the more of an issue it can potentially become, so it's good to identify the symptoms early.

"I am a lawyer, my son told me he had to tell me something, but first wanted me to sign this."

Reddit | nileyp

I understand the desire to teach them young, but I think you're teaching him too much too young. This is about to be a real handful for you.

"My first victim."

Reddit | owenatorbessette

You're lucky your first victim only ended up melting the socket. This could kill someone! If that's the point of your prank, I think it's a bit too extreme of a prank.

"My friends mother thought that the croissants would just roll themselves up while cooking."

Reddit | Papaspartan05

I, too, wish the food did most of the heavy lifting in the oven, but alas, it falls upon us to do all the work.

Keep them close.

Reddit | SirDabbington-

Obviously no one wants to or is trying to lose their kids, but in case you needed the extra motivation to keep an eye on them, this place has you covered.

"A page in this math book."

Reddit | St3zus

So that's why they always wanted us to wear those wrist straps on Wii remotes, they really can take an eye out!

"I was running low on hair ties and asked my mom if she could pick some up next time she goes to the store. She said "Clean your room, first," so I did. Touché, Mom, touché."

Reddit | The_Izzmeister

Congrats, you've now given your mom a huge ego which will likely last the next few days. It's warranted, though, she was right.

"I thought I could trick my dog into eating food she didn't like by mixing it in with food she does like. I was wrong."

Reddit | TheGuestDJ

That'll teach you to ever underestimate her again. She's smarter than you'll ever know, and she will not tolerate this food you keep giving her.

"I always thought they just used different colored bricks."

Reddit | WeinerCircle

At least you got to learn firsthand. I had to learn by seeing this post. And anyone who learns this by reading this article had another layer of separation. It could go on forever!

"Our friend got a Snorlax plush and we thought it looked like one of our other friends."

Reddit | AndersonLittle

Unfortunately, of all the Pokémon to be compared to, I think Snorlax has to be one of the worst. I hope he recovers from this devastating blow.