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47 Times People Made Terrible Decisions And Paid For Them Instantly (New Pics)
Funny,FailsMAR 16, 2026

47 Times People Made Terrible Decisions And Paid For Them Instantly (New Pics)

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Hindsight is always 20/20. But unfortunately, we don’t have time machines, so everybody’s going to mess up every now and then. It is possible, though, to prevent plenty of errors if we simply use our brains first. Unfortunately, it seems like some people haven’t figured that out yet…
Below, you’ll find a list of photos from What Could Go Wrong?, along with pics from various other Reddit communities, featuring hilarious fails. As it turns out, plenty of things can go wrong, and many things did! Enjoy scrolling through this list that might give you secondhand embarrassment, and remember to always think through your decisions before rushing into them. Better to be safe than sorry.

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Pizza slice spills on white bedding and wooden floor, illustrating people forgetting what could go wrong disasters.
18points

#42 My Daughter Decided To Cool Off Her Hot Pot Of Pasta On Our Deck

Faded circle stain on wooden deck showing a disaster from forgetting what could go wrong during outdoor activities.
17points

#43 Didn’t Completely Cover My Feet In Sunscreen. Got A Nasty Burn. You Can See Exactly Where My Fingers Stopped

Feet with unusual tan lines showing a clear disaster from forgetting to think about what could go wrong.
Went to the beach, got some sand on my feet as I was applying sunscreen. As a result, I didn’t completely get the tops of my feet. The non burnt areas match perfectly with my fingers. I didn’t burn anywhere else and haven’t had a burn like this in years. Now I’m stuck with these stupid tan lines
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17points

#44 "Use This Tempered Glass Floor Mat!" Mom Said, "Never Have To Replace It Again!" She Said

Office chair on carpet with severe damage and cracked flooring underneath, a disaster from forgetting what could go wrong.
16points

#45 Chicken Stuck In Freezer Door

Frozen bread stored in a freezer door compartment, illustrating a disaster from forgetting what could go wrong.
14points

#46 WCGW Kicking Snow

Shoe sinking deep into mud and another shoe left abandoned in thick mud showing disaster aftermath.
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7points

#47 Wcgw Throwing A Card Next To A TV?

Hand holding a playing card throwing it at a TV screen, causing a disaster with the card stuck on the broken display.
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