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64 Times An Attempt Was Made And Ended With An Embarrassing Fail (New Pics)
Funny,FailsDEC 11, 2025

64 Times An Attempt Was Made And Ended With An Embarrassing Fail (New Pics)

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“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky made this quote famous, and it has transcended the sporting realm. 
It’s an inspiring message that encourages people to take action despite the risk of failure. After all, you never know whether or not success is around the corner unless you try.
However, not all the shots you take deserve recognition, especially if you’re trying to push a particular agenda or pull another person down. It’s the kind of attempts featured on this subreddit, where we lifted the photos you’re about to see as you scroll through.

#21 To Spell

Salt shaker labeled Parma Jawn placed on wooden table, showcasing a funny and awkward moment attempt gone wrong.
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63points

#22 To Bribe A Juror

Juror left with $120,000 cash in an awkward moment during a high-stakes case that didn’t go as expected.
59points

#23 To Show Diversity

Group photo of people at a stadium with funny and awkward moments when an attempt didn’t go as expected.
52points

#24 To Identify The Motorcycle You Are Posing With

Person striking a peace sign pose on a Kawasaki motorcycle in a parking garage, capturing a funny and awkward moment.
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52points

#25 To Be Patriotic For D Day Remembrance

Soldiers wading ashore during a wartime operation, depicting a funny and awkward moment where an attempt didn’t go as expected.
51points

#26 To Claim 25,000 People Were In The Crowd

A large crowd gathered in a park around a stage during an outdoor event capturing funny and awkward moments attempt.
50points

#27 To Blame Women For Not Watching The Marvels

Screenshot of a social media post discussing funny and awkward moments when an attempt didn’t go as expected.
48points

#28 To Put A Mattress Into A Toyota Lexus Sedan

People struggling to fit a large mattress into a small car, depicting funny and awkward moments of failed attempts.
48points

#29 To Chat With Comically Inept Customer Service

Screenshot of a chat showing funny and awkward moments when attempts didn’t go as expected during an online conversation.
47points

#30 To Run For Public Office

Canadian man makes history in awkward election moment after receiving zero votes in unexpected attempt.
45points

#31 To Score

Couple posing awkwardly near horses with one person’s pants wet, capturing a funny and awkward attempt moment.
40points

#32 To Cook Brownies As A High Altitude

Close-up of a failed baking attempt showing a dense, cracked chocolate dessert on a plate, a funny and awkward moment.
Made from scratch brownies following Martha Stewart and snoop dogs bow wow recipe. Forgot I was visiting my sister in the mountains of Colorado.
40points

#33 To Cheat In Peace

Man caught in a funny and awkward moment on a flight, an attempt made but didn’t go as expected.
40points

#34 To Be A Rebel

Screenshot of funny and awkward moment with a social media user confused about Parler on Facebook.
38points

#35 To Be A Responsible Company

Three bags of apricot seeds labeled California, South African, and Organic Turkish Select, highlighting a recall issue.
37points

#36 To Manage Cables

Server racks with tangled red cables spilling onto the floor, illustrating a funny and awkward attempt that didn’t go as expected.
37points

#37 To Open A Gay Club In A Muslim Country

Man's awkward attempt to open Pakistan's first gay club, met with unexpected consequences by authorities.
36points

#38 At First Class Privacy

Airplane cabin interior with passengers and a dark curtain partially blocking the aisle in an awkward moment.
36points

#39 To Seperate Church And State

Holy Bible with a silver cross necklace on top, illustrating an awkward attempt that didn’t go as expected.
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33points

#40 To Compare President To Jesus

Tweet showing a funny and awkward moment with a controversial statement that didn’t go as expected.
31points
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