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50 Times People Spotted Stupid Design Decisions In Public Places And Just Had To Share

50 Times People Spotted Stupid Design Decisions In Public Places And Just Had To Share

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We often form our opinion of a city by judging the quality of its public spaces. If they give us a hard time, most likely we won't be too psyched about returning to it.
And unfortunately, there are plenty of ways urban planners and interior designers ruin our everyday life and force us into dreadful anxiety-inducing situations.
They make us sit on uncomfortable benches, walk around trippy floors, and go number two in bathroom stalls so revealing, others are able to see our facial expressions.
To show how ridiculous it can get, Bored Panda has put together some of the worst public space "solutions" ever created—we deserve better!

#1 Gas Station In Nebraska. The Station's Color Scheme Was Red. They Tried To Get Artsy

Gas Station In Nebraska. The Station's Color Scheme Was Red. They Tried To Get Artsy
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#2 Ballroom Where Everyone Downstairs Can See Up Your Skirt

Ballroom Where Everyone Downstairs Can See Up Your Skirt
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#3 As If Public Toilets Didn’t Give Me Enough Anxiety

As If Public Toilets Didn’t Give Me Enough Anxiety
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#4 This Fountain That Looks Like A Perfect Place To Sit Down

This Fountain That Looks Like A Perfect Place To Sit Down
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#5 The Chairs Waiting For You In The Laser Eye Clinic's Reception

The Chairs Waiting For You In The Laser Eye Clinic's Reception
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#6 At First Glance, I Didn’t Recognize This Restaurant Mural As The Sun

At First Glance, I Didn’t Recognize This Restaurant Mural As The Sun
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#7 The Design Of My School - This Is The Place Where Every Hallway Intersects

The Design Of My School - This Is The Place Where Every Hallway Intersects
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#8 This Is Not Rust. “It’s The Design”

This Is Not Rust. “It’s The Design”
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#9 Designed For Dissuading The Homeless. Literally Just Uncomfortable For Everyone Else

Designed For Dissuading The Homeless. Literally Just Uncomfortable For Everyone Else
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#10 Went In To A Bathroom In Airport And Was Surprised With This. Almost Turned Towards Exit Before Realization

Went In To A Bathroom In Airport And Was Surprised With This. Almost Turned Towards Exit Before Realization
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#11 "I'm Sure You're All Wondering Why I've Gathered You Here Today"

"I'm Sure You're All Wondering Why I've Gathered You Here Today"
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#12 No Words Needed Here

No Words Needed Here
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#13 No Broken Legs I Know Of

No Broken Legs I Know Of
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#14 Flat Carpet In A Hotel In Cologne, Germany Imitating A Curvy Surface

Flat Carpet In A Hotel In Cologne, Germany Imitating A Curvy Surface
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#15 Fake Hope Escalator

Fake Hope Escalator
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#16 Two Windows Of My Workplace Are Constantly Fighting For The Honor Of Being The One Who Is Going To Be Opened

Two Windows Of My Workplace Are Constantly Fighting For The Honor Of Being The One Who Is Going To Be Opened
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#17 The Single Worst Clock I Have Ever Seen. I Actually Said Aloud "Whyyy"

The Single Worst Clock I Have Ever Seen. I Actually Said Aloud "Whyyy"
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#18 They Built This School Like One Month Ago

They Built This School Like One Month Ago
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#19 I Love Eating At Restaurant Logo Here

I Love Eating At Restaurant Logo Here
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#20 This Fancy Staircase Leads Directly Into A Wall

This Fancy Staircase Leads Directly Into A Wall
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