Life Gave These People Way Too Many Lemons…And They Tried Their Best To Roll With It
They say when life gives you lemons, make lemonade—but sometimes the lemons pile up, and maybe lemonade just isn't your style. Setting the metaphor aside, life can be challenging.
These people faced serious hurdles and had no choice but to adapt and keep going.
But They Did This For What?
While the parents slept soundly through the night, their four-year-old son kept passing open packs of baby wipes to his one-year-old brother, who happily pulled every wipe out.
In total, that's the equivalent of five whole packages of wipes.
So Close, Yet So Far
I'm convinced that coming close to winning but falling short feels worse than not getting near it at all.
Honestly, I’d rather fail spectacularly than just barely miss out on the ultimate victory.
It's Their Backyard Now
This person woke up in their South African home, ready for a peaceful morning swim—
But that plan took a sharp turn when they noticed a pride of lionesses relaxing right in their yard.
Great Start To The Work Day
Living in Svalbard, Norway, this person made the crucial error of leaving their home office window slightly open during a snowstorm.
The result? This is what greeted them the next morning.
School Photos Never Cease To Be Cursed
Most people escape the misery of school photos that never quite turn out after they turn 18.
But teachers don't get off that easy—they’re still stuck with awkward snapshots like this in the yearbook.
A Whole Harvest
This person spent the whole summer taking care of a patch of potatoes only to produce this singular, pathetic potato.
She put in months of work for a single bite.
That Seems Like An Omen
This person accidentally dropped their wedding ring, causing the band to break into two parts.
I'm not usually one for superstitions, but that definitely seems like a bad sign for the marriage, right?
Their Dreams Literally Went Up In Flames
After months of searching, moving in, and decorating their dream home, this couple faced a devastating loss—the entire house was destroyed by the California wildfires just two months after they moved in.
We're All In This Together
The cat's owner had a rough day and was looking forward to coming home for some comfort from their furry friend. Sadly, the cat was feeling down too.
No Coke For You!
Given how flexible and fragile they are, it's surprising that an ordinary fast food plastic straw managed to pierce through the bottom of a cup like that. Yet somehow, this one defied expectations.
Sorry, Winter Sports Are Canceled This Year
An outdoor enthusiast ordered a new pair of ski boots, only to receive two right boots. After returning them and expecting the correct set, they were surprised to get two left boots instead.
So Many Places To Sleep And He Chose There
The person who shared this says their new cat has a daily habit of emptying the trash can—just to curl up and nap inside the bin.
What A Nice...Tortilla?
This person was having a terrible day at work, but the one thing getting them through it was the thought of a microwavable burrito waiting at home.
Unfortunately, when they heated it up, they discovered it was completely hollow inside.
"Your Package Has Been Delivered!"
I get that packages can occasionally take a hit and end up with a dent or two.
But seriously—what could have possibly happened for this box to arrive looking this wrecked?
Never Trust Wish.com
This woman's dad made the classic mistake of being lured in by the unbelievably cheap prices on wish.com and decided to order a drill.
Let’s just say his excitement didn’t last long once the package showed up.
Well, It's Their Laptop Now
This person was thrilled to get a notification that their laptop had been delivered, along with this photo as proof.
The only issue? It's not their house.
Gravity Was The Only Winner That Day
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but I think this one can be summed up in a single sentence:
"Someone had a rough fall down the stairs."
Well, That's Crappy
The person who shared this story mentioned that, feeling a bit off in the middle of the night, they stumbled to their cabinet and took three Aspirin.
Well, that's what they thought they took, anyway.
Film Cameras Are A Dangerous Game
While on a trip with his girlfriend, he asked her to snap a photo of him on the mountain for their last shot on the film.
This was the outcome.
Online Ordering Is Hard
Due to the pandemic, this person started pre-ordering their groceries for pickup.
Unfortunately, she accidentally ordered a single brussel sprout instead of 1 kg.
At Least It's Not Dry
This person spent almost an hour preparing and mixing their ingredients, only to forget the bottom of the pan.
This is why we buy ours from the grocery store.
This Is Why Siblings Don't Trust Each Other
This guy reluctantly let his older brother borrow his laptop and he definitely came around to regret it.
When he got it back the screen suddenly started looking like this.
Is She Allergic To Life?
The mom who posted this explained that her daughter had been having some allergic reactions but they couldn't figure out what.
She took her for an allergy test only for her to be allergic to everything.
Her Husband Is Sleeping On The Couch Tonight
This woman got all dressed up and did her makeup and asked her husband to take some maternity photos for her.
Instead, all the photos were focused on their dog babies.
Never Trust Your Children
This mom was out grocery shopping, so she called her kids to ask how many eggs were left in case they needed more.
The kids said there were "plenty" left only for her to come home to find this.
The Mechanic Will Have A Laugh At Least
When you're driving down the road and you feel your tire get punctured, there are a few standard things you might suspect it to be, like a loose nail.
No one would expect to run over a ninja star.
Guess It's Sleep For Dinner Tonight
This person came home late from work, dropped their sandwich in the parking lot. They went to make pasta, and the first pot slipped and spilled all on the ground.
They made a second pot and only for the handle to break and the pasta went everywhere. They didn't eat—just cried.
That "I Told You So" Is Going To Hurt
Before he headed to the store to pick up a door, this guy's wife told him he should measure first just in case.
He said that all doors were the same size and so it didn't matter. He was, in fact, wrong.
Nailed It!
I don't know exactly how fake nails work, but I do know that you're not supposed to get them stuck in elevator buttons.
Her one sad fingernail is going to stand out from the rest.
This Drill Has What Waldo Wants
The person who took this photo spent over 30 minutes tearing apart their house trying to figure out where they left their drill.
Then she realized it was camouflaged on her duvet..
That's One Expensive Mistake
After returning home from a trip, this guy ended his multiple-hour drive by absentmindedly trying to enter his garage.
Of course, he was completely forgetting about the $5000 bike attached to his roof rack.
Alexa Play "Suddenly I See" By KT Tunstall
This woman spent over a week looking for her glasses!
It was an exceptionally hard task considering she couldn't see all too well using her old glasses, which had a much weaker prescription.
Time To Head Back Inside!
This guy's wife sent him to the grocery store to pick up some sugar.
Things were going smoothly enough until he went to put the groceries in the car and realized that the bag of sugar had been leaking the whole time and was now almost empty.
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