Ikea seems to be the place to go for anything related to furnishing your home. Not only is it reasonably priced, but it also has lots of options, especially when it comes to customizing your furniture pieces.
But as wonderful as it seems, there are challenges when it comes to shopping there. Those who ventured out to the maze that is Ikea will understand the trials and tribulations others have faced.
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1. This Emergency Sign
Um, no! If I don’t know my way back to the kitchen area there’s no way in hell I would find the emergency exit. LOL!
2. This Tough Decision
If someone could enlighten me and tell me what the difference is between these two things, you will win a prize. Ha, ha. Just kidding.
3. This Reality
Does that happen to everyone who shops at Ikea or just me? I know you do it too, so just admit it. We all fall for it.
4. This #Ikeafail
Apparently, this guy is not the only one with Ikea delivery problems. A friend of mine has gone through this like a dozen times. No good.
5. This Useless Helper
Well, you might as well get a dog to help you assemble that Ikea piece because nobody can actually understand those directions. So true. Ha, ha.
6. This Bold Artwork
Ikea always has a ton of cool and unique art for sale, but what were they thinking with this design? I definitely had to do a double-take.
7. This Hot Dog
Shopping for five hours at Ikea sure does make you hungry. Unfortunately, you won’t get too full with this misleading item. Gimme five of those now!
8. This Realization
This is exactly why we hardly ever shop at Ikea. Just getting a good parking space is an adventure. And then comes the assembly part. True dat.
9. This Regrettable Decision
OMG, can you imagine this? I mean just how many pieces are in this piano for crying out loud? I don’t envy this sucker one bit. Thankfully, Ikea doesn’t actually sell pianos, but if they did, it would be a nightmare.
10. This Statement
You know what? I actually thought of going to an escape room with some friends. Now, I might just go to Ikea instead. Makes sense.
11. The Ikea Product Names
You gotta give it to Ikea to come up with the most inappropriate product names known to man. Hey, at least they’re memorable. LOL!
12. This Last Resort
Ha, ha, ha. I gotta say that’s pretty clever. I’ve never seen anyone do that but if it ain’t broke, why fix it? Nice.
13. This Oddly Specific Activity
If this is what you do for fun, I feel sorry for you. But at least you’ve got a place to go. That’s gotta count for something.
14. I Feel Like There’s A Story Behind This Sign.
All I can think about is the poor Ikea employee who innocently stumbled upon some horrible scene in one of the display toilets, and how that experience led to this sign’s existence.
15. When Ikea “Jumped The Shark”.
Someone clearly had a lot of fun putting this display together. I love it, too!
16. Who Can Resist Posing These Figures?
It’s almost like an Ikea tradition to pose these figures into a hilarious scene. I’m digging this zombie apocalypse one.
17. This Sad Reality
It’s so easy to load up your cart with Ikea goodies, but the real challenge comes with getting those purchases into your car. This poor woman was not successful with that second task.
18. The Porcelain Throne
If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, I bet you’ll love this display. I bet Ikea employees had fun putting this together, and I’m sure shoppers got a few chuckles out of it, too.
19. When You Just… Give Up.
Shopping at Ikea is exhausting and there comes a point where you just can’t do it anymore. Thankfully, there are beds where you can rest and put your feet up.
20. The Great Panda Escape
Even these pandas have had enough shopping at Ikea and are confused as to how you actually leave the store. They have the right idea: Just do what you can to get out.
21. This Curious Find
“I’m not sure what game this is, but if Windows Solitaire taught me anything, I just won,” said this Imgur user. OMG, lol. What the heck is this?
22. When Adults Go To The Kid’s Section
Kids, look away! Otherwise, you risk re-living this traumatic scene from The Lion King all over again.
Do you have a love and hate relationship with Ikea?
If you do you’re definitely not alone. There’s plenty of us suckers out there waiting for the next Ikea trip.
