There are tons of great ideas in the world, from small fixes and life hacks to plans for fighting climate change and poverty.
But no matter how good an idea is, if the wrong person is tasked to execute it, then things get awkward. At best, you just want to facepalm at their mistakes; at worst, serious harm could be caused.
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Mixed messages
Going paperless with your mail is a small, easy way to cut down on waste, but if an organization is going to promote the practice, maybe they should rethink their strategy.
It’s the thought that counts
This was shared with a caption explaining that their mom tried to make a cane for their dad.
Emphasis on the “tried”.
Apparently, this won a design contest
“Do drive safely. Don’t die while you drive” is already a really awkward message, but the first thing I saw with this design is “DO DIE SAFELY”.
You WHAT?!
There are so many better ways to say this! “We plan to cut homelessness in half by 2025.” There, I fixed it and even saved you a word.
Not quite right
I mean, I love Toy Story and the idea of an Andy tattoo is cute, but unless it’s on the bottom of your foot, it just looks lazy.
No, you shouldn’t leave your babies on the beach
But they also don’t belong in the bin. Definitely chose the wrong stock image for this one.
Poor execution
(I’m sorry.)
The gaps between multiple TV screens can cause some weirdness, but this is the first time it’s resulted in some seriously awkward giggling. It’s so wrong.
I’m not even sure what the idea was here?
Like, what did they think would happen? Even if people tossed their trash perfectly, public garbage bins are disgusting and no one would want to sit with them behind their heads anyway.
Pro tip: Don’t use green on bread packaging
You could maybe get away with it in a big block of color, but this brand succeeded in ensuring customers won’t even pick up the loaf to look closer.
One step forward…
One whatever side of the plastic straw debate you may be on, I think we can agree that if you’re cutting down on single-use plastics, then this is counterproductive.
Sending the wrong message
Standard school pencils may seem like a great way to get a message out to kids, but you need to remember that pencils get sharpened and the message may change.
That tat doesn’t say what you think it says
This should be a lovely memorial to a lost relative, but instead it’s making that relationship seem very, very wrong.
It’s only polite
Maybe this place is acknowledging that everyone uses the fire exit day and night and yes, it’s noisy. But you know… fire exit.
Always keep your hood up
Or, when designing a hoodie or jacket with this sort of slogan, always put the “anti” on the same line as the thing it is linked with.
Poorly thought out street art
Music does connect people and there’s nothing wrong with this message, but maybe don’t make it look like the couple just committed mutual suicide.
How could you?!
English is read left-to-right, top-to-bottom. Please keep this in mind when creating motivational images like this one.
Up, down, or straight to hell?
I kind of want to press that second down button, but out of sheer, morbid curiosity.
Not lazy, just dumb
It’s not actually that much easier to cut the carpet to perfectly match the arc of the door’s swing, but it’s definitely the dumber way to deal with this situation. Just trim the damn door!
Why is Braille so confusing for people?
Yes, this is an online ad entirely in Braille. You know what visually impaired people use to navigate the internet? Text-to-speech apps, which this won’t work with.
At least this Braille is raised
However it’s a dark, metal plaque sitting in direct sunlight where it’ll get good and hot and ready to burn fingers.
Confusing comma
Am I or am I not allowed to have food on the patio? Between the comma and the choice to put “is allowed” in red, I am so confused!
Neat idea, poor execution
I’m actually not against the idea of using an old mantel to add some visual interest to a plain bathroom sink, but this is not the way to do it.
You wouldn’t even see the top of my head in that mirror.
Mirror finish
Do shiny floors make a space feel clean and fresh? Sure, but sometimes a dull finish is preferable to being able to see the reflection of people pooping.
Accessibility
I don’t even have a pithy joke or comment about this. Just…why?
Sink or urinal?
The answer is sink, but if the question needs to be asked, then you need to rethink the design of your public bathroom.
Um…no
I thought the floor in my bathroom being carpet was bad, but this is just mold waiting to happen. Yuck.
Time to buy curtains
Not all frosted glass is created equal and you may need to install some extra privacy curtains.
Egg tray with only 11 spots
Keeping eggs in the door isn’t a great idea anyway due to temperature fluctuations, but if your fridge is going to have a built-in tray, the least it can do is hold a standard dozen.
Worst view in the house
I give this theater credit for making a spot less desirable than the front row.
No cat required
The air vent placed below the toilet paper holder does a great job of unrolling it all on its own.
Difficulty mode: nightmare
Whoever thought loose gravel was a good idea for mini golf landscaping was very, very wrong.
Rolls right off the tongue
Thee sorts of things are supposed to make things snappier or at least easier to remember.
Some of the letters in the acronym stand for another acronym!
High class crystal furniture
It’s not only so uncomfortable to sit on that no one will ever want to, but it also looks like raw meat.
For women’s pants and skirts: all red or no red
Any attempt to add red patches like with this one will end in no one buying your product because it reminds them of that one time in middle school when they got their period suddenly.
At least they’re safety scissors?
It’s hard enough to keep kids from sticking things up their nose. Can we not encourage them to sniff their scissors?
Privacy problem… solved?
The Redditor that shared this said that they’d asked for a door to be put on the men’s locker room due to the lack of privacy without one. This was the response.
Accidental racism is not a good look
It’s trying to raise awareness to the lack of clean water many African communities struggle with, but this is sending a very different message.
Fire hazard
While uncommon, heat lamps can be really nice in a cold bathroom, but maybe not installed so close to the door.
