Optimism can be a good thing. After all, most of us would rather smile through the tough times than just break down completely.
But things can happen that challenge the outlook of even the most positive-minded optimist. These things, I dare say, might just make an optimist empathize with a pessimist .
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“Yesterday our neighbor’s 80-foot locust tree gave us some live edge sky lights, a great view of the stars, and that Rainforest Cafe atmosphere that our living room had just always been missing.”
I like how the person who posted this kept a chipper tone, even though most of their house is now ruined.
“My sister’s art project’s waste, all brand new printer paper.”
Couldn’t she have just, like…put a bunch of photos on the same sheet of printer paper? It doesn’t seem that hard.
“Company sent mismatched pieces of my new couch today. They don’t make the couch anymore.”
This is frustrating, yes. But the true optimist would see this as getting a (one-armed) love seat and a bonus fainting couch for the price of one sectional.
“My fiancée was in charge of getting my back.”
I’m going to put equal blame on this guy for not noticing that she barely even touched his back while applying the sunscreen.
“He said he got a standing desk and was so happy with the way it looked.”
Setting up a workstation usually entails a battle with all kinds of cables. Some of us just give up and embrace the chaos.
“My fiancé’s family farm after a windstorm last night.”
I’m not sure exactly what kind of structure this is or what purpose it might serve, but I’m pretty sure it isn’t supposed to look like that.
“I would HATE having this door.”
If you want that whole “house that appears to be sinking, Titanic -style, into the ground” vibe, this is clearly the door for you.
“My pizza was delivered on its side.”
Maybe the delivery driver thought that pizzas were like LPs: you appreciate them horizontally, but store them vertically when not in use.
“Was at Walmart and somebody stole all of the bike tire repair stuff I had in a little pouch. Not even 5 minutes later on my way to get some boba, my tire popped.”
Sometimes the universe sends you a sign. Sometimes, that sign indicates that the universe absolutely does not want you to enjoy your bike.
“Found this today in a park and ride. Someone is gonna have a bad time when they get back to their car.”
Most cars carry a spare tire in the trunk. That means this driver is already one quarter of the way to being able to drive home.
“A lovely paint job.”
When you don’t have masking tape, nor do you have the will to paint around the outlets, fun things like this can happen.
“My poor thermometer can’t move any closer to the temps of hell. Life in Las Vegas.”
We have to start taking global warming more seriously. After all, temperatures are literally outpacing what our thermometers were designed to indicate.
“Accidentally saved a video file as a .jpeg and computer froze.”
Back in the day, it was really easy to make a computer freeze. Nowadays, you need to think outside the box to do it.
“When you finally win family bingo and your prize is gefilte fish.”
I’ll bet some smart-mouthed family member told this poor kid that he’d win a delicious treat if he could beat everyone at bingo.
“I’ve never seen Jaws so I went ahead and online-ordered the three movie collection.”
Whoever made this Blu-Ray has some explaining to do. When you want to watch Jaws , you’re not usually talking about Jaws 2 , Jaws 3 or Jaws: The Revenge .
“Neighbors hired someone to cut some trees down.”
If they only specified that they wanted the trees down, and didn’t explain that they didn’t want them down on their house , this one’s on them.
“Left my one-month-old bike for one night on the street.”
Just about every urban cyclist knows what it’s like to feel the joy of getting a new bike, followed by the despair of having it immediately reduced to this.
“California…land of zero safety inspections.”
This car looks like it needs a bit of body work, yes. But the driver needs to fill up the tank first.
“Day 1. My roommate hasn’t cleaned this stain, even though I see him in the kitchen all the time. Let’s count how many days it will be until he cleans it.”
From my experience with roommates, I do not fancy this person’s chances of this getting cleaned up any time soon.
“How Walmart shipped a folding chair.”
It is almost as though there is a clue in the name as to how they could package it easier!
“This was left as a tip at my restaurant.”
Why give someone a monetary tip when you can judge their immortal soul!?
“Well… At least she offered.”
Knowing my luck, a discman-wearing thief would happen to be walking past while whistling songs from Oliver.
“My steak sandwich I ordered from Panera. I normally hate Panera but my friends wanted Panera.”
One person did also add, “This is why I’ve always been cautious of ordering food from Panera Bread. I’ve always assumed that they only sold bread and here [you have] confirmed that this is the case.”
“Two cops in the middle of the street chatting. Road is open, cars have gone by, including a bus that had to maneuver past. Been there 15 mins.”
To be fair to these officers, maybe they just had to discuss some pressing police matters…in the middle of the street.
“A sign written with Braille, but it’s printed on paper and laminated.”
They really, really tried their hardest to be accommodating, but they just missed the mark!
“A store that could be open but could also be closed.”
This shop gives off a real, “We’ll be open when I can be bothered opening it” vibe, which I really like.
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This is just like when they tried to convince people that Creme Eggs weren’t getting smaller! It’s all lies!
“Bit down on a bite of blueberry pancake.”
Hey, look on the bright side, it’s not like blueberries cause crazy stains that are impossible to lift out or anything.
“At least it arrived, I guess…”
I hope that whatever was in there wasn’t in any way delicate, valuable, or generally needed.
“Received this today. Kinda resembles my mental state.”
Okay, this is somewhat even worse than the previous one! How do they even manage this level of destruction?
