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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.

#41 To Have A Rewards Program

Xbox notification showing points earned from purchasing Fallout 4: Nuka-World in a funny and awkward moment attempt.
29points

#42 To Make An American Flag Cake. (Candy Bar To Prove The Photo Wasn't Flipped)

Fruit tart attempt with raspberries and blueberries arranged like an American flag, but part is smashed and messy.
27points

#43 To Play The Victim

Text post describing a shocking and awkward family moment when an attempt to stay together didn’t go as expected.
26points

#44 To Pick An Anniversary Gift For My Girlfriend From Hallmark

Black sign with white text saying girlfriends are the sisters we choose for ourselves, in a funny and awkward moment setting
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26points

#45 To Clarify A Misunderstanding

Man holding baby with surprised expression, capturing a funny and awkward moment that didn’t go as expected.
24points

#46 To Be Democratic

Headline text on a black background discussing Kansas Constitution and a state Supreme Court majority ruling on the right to vote.
23points

#47 To Break Into The Washing Machine At My Apartment Complex

Laundry machine coin slot with a drill bit stuck inside, a funny and awkward moment when an attempt didn't go as expected.
20points

#48 To Be A Team

Presentation slide in a conference room showing next steps with a focus on funny and awkward moments when an attempt didn’t go as expected.
19points

#49 By The New York Times To Be A Semi-Respectable Publication… Instead It’s Publishing Lies As Opinion Pieces

Screenshot of a social media post and article images showing funny and awkward moments with voting attempts that didn’t go as expected.
18points

#50 To Be The Last Arabic Style Mosque In China

Two images showing funny and awkward moments when an attempt to build mosque-like structures didn’t go as expected.
16points

#51 To Speak Under A Democracy

News headline about Israeli teachers being removed and jailed for criticizing the war, highlighting awkward moments when attempts failed
10points

#52 To Maintain Composure

Man in New York City holding a funny and awkward "Free Father Teresa" sign during a public event or protest.
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10points

#53 To Stop Making Star Wars Videos

Elmo puppet with Star Wars video thumbnails depicting funny and awkward moments when an attempt didn’t go as expected
5points

#54 To Apologize For Committing Crimes Against Humanity

Screenshot of a Twitter exchange highlighting a tragic mistake air strike that did not go as expected.
3points

#55 To Make It Illegal To Collect Rainwater

Screenshot of a search result highlighting restrictions on Palestinians collecting rainwater, illustrating a funny and awkward attempt gone wrong.
3points

#56 At Leaving A Review For A Dr.’s Office

Screenshot of a funny and awkward failed attempt at writing a complaint with multiple spelling errors.
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2points

#57 To Stay Secret

Protesters using orange smoke at Stonehenge during a funny and awkward moment when an attempt didn’t go as expected.
2points

#58 By An Israeli Youtuber And His Family To Lie About A Vietnamese Cafe Being Antisemitic

Screenshot of a harsh and awkward online review exchange showing an attempt that didn’t go as expected.
-2points

#59 To Follow The Train

Man in a green shirt and black hat taking a selfie on a train platform with a train approaching in the background.
-6points

#60 To Condemn Hummus

Tweet discussing unexpected changes in perception and awkward attempts at understanding complex issues online.
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-9points
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