Comedy and tragedy, or so the saying goes, is a matter of perspective. You falling into a well is comedy, me getting a papercut? Tragedy. Fortunately for most, through the magic of the internet, it’s possible to find and display moments right before (hopefully hilarious) unfortunate events.
We’ve gathered some wonderful examples of moments captured seconds or even milliseconds before disaster. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the best ones, and feel free to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.
#2 Can Never Get A Good Picture Of My Hiking Pals Together So This Is The Best I Can Do

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#8 My Lumberjack Brother-In-Law's First Time In Finland Making An Ice Hole. A Good Example Of How Not To Do It

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#9 Halloween 1989. That's Me On The Right. My Sister Is Behind Me And About To Have A Really Bad Day

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#15 When My Husband Thought It Was A Good Idea To Pick Me Up While Standing Dangerously Close To The Creek After Our Wedding

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#16 Caught My Puppy Right As He Discovered Why He Shouldn’t Run On Ice To Get To His Best Friend

No puppies were harmed in the production of this photo.
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#19 The Exact Moment My Brother Got Punched In The Face By This Cheeky Little Lady

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