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67 People Who Are Making Me Reconsider The Meaning Of "Having A Bad Day"

Angelica Martinez
11 min read

1. This downstairs neighbor who came home and found a rather unforunate package addressed to the apartment above them:

Box labeled "Vigorliving Portable Tap Dance Floor" with black dog partially visible in front
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2. This person who I know wanted to drop kick their phone out of a 21-st story window after it suggested using AI to "imagine" *checks notes* their dad's two-month-long life expectancy due to cancer:

  28e9293 / Reddit / Via reddit.com
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3. This person, who got themselves a well-deserved fried cheese-y treat, and EVERY! SINGLE! ONE! was completely void of mozzarella:

Empty mozzarella stick shells in a takeout container
Dainty_Days44 / Reddit / Via reddit.com

4. This employee who found a, uh, real surprise in the office bathroom:

Public restroom toilet seat with numerous hair strands on it
Sheepherder-Optimal / Reddit / Via reddit.com
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5. This person who was just trying vibe on their subway ride home and was handed this ominous *** pamphlet:

Hand holding a pamphlet with an hourglass image and text stating, "This could be your last five minutes alive."
IndividualGround2418 / Reddit / Via reddit.com

6. According to OP, they left the following instructions for the cake and got.......this: "Please write ‘HBD Clarence’ and (if possible) a doodle of a duck":

Cake with white frosting and yellow sprinkles reads "possible" in cursive. Top view in a takeout container
HanSoLowCarb / Reddit / Via reddit.com

7. This person, who is now a proud supporter of "Leave Blank":

A sports jersey with "Leave Blank" above the number 26, featuring a decorative pattern
ultranothing / Reddit / Via reddit.com

8. This student who ordered a latte on the way to class and realized way too late that they were actually given a plain cup of steamed milk, sans espresso:

Top-down view of a frothy cappuccino in a white cup with a black computer keyboard in the background
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9. This now-ex who woke up with a bunch of new messages (and counting):

Text notification screen showing spam messages about samples, a food cupboard, an opportunity, and a sign-up alert
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10. This person who received their cheeseburger sans-burger (for what is apparently not the first time???):

Two slices of bread with ketchup and cheese, each with a bite taken out, held in a person’s hand over a lap
AggravatingBox2421 / Reddit / Via reddit.com

11. This passenger who unfortunately seems to have stepped into that one Journey song and found themself on a midnight train going anywhere:

Train sign shows "Next station: I don't know," indicating confusion or error
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12. This person who ordered themselves dessert and decided to treat themselves by ticking the "extra banana" option, only to learn that it literally just means they charge you far too much money for a run-of-the-mill, unpeeled and un-chocolate-ified banana:

A clear plastic container with assorted desserts and a banana inside a brown paper bag
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13. This poor soul who lives with a S.O. who purposely loads the dishwasher like this, which is giving "weaponized incompetence final boss" vibes:

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14. This person, who happened to be waiting for the bus with someone who I can only assume is experiencing their first full day on Earth:

Two people standing on a stone pavement; only their legs and feet are visible, one in jeans and sneakers, the other in dark pants and shoes
lemoneyelobster / Reddit / Via reddit.com

15. The coworker who sauntered into the breakroom for a mid-day pick-me-up only to learn they share an office with somone who thinks it's socially acceptable to split a donut in half like THIS:

Box of glazed donuts, one cut in half with a knife beside it
Legend_of_the_Wind / Reddit / Via reddit.com

16. This person who eagerly went to get their package and probably thought, Wow, it fit perfectly! before realizing they had no idea how the hell they were gonna get it out of there:

A cardboard package labeled "eMAG" is inside a red and gray storage locker with a metal latch
fluffybottle21 / Reddit / Via reddit.com
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17. This person who was just trying to get themself a snack for the trip home and got ham sam scammed:

Sandwich in a box, consisting of two slices of white bread with a thin layer of deli meat
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18. This person who shelled out the extra cash for "direct delivery" on their late-night snack, only to learn that the company's definition of "direct" is...creative:

Chat with DoorDash Support about direct delivery concerns and timing
Gdany66 / Reddit / Via reddit.com

19. This testtaker who I know was ready to pack it up and take the F when this happened on question 2 of the exam:

Summary of quiz question: Calculate expected charity money from a spelling competition, with 30 students getting 20 words correct on average and 40 pence per word
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20. Allow me to give you the tea on this one. This person interviewed for a job, got it, and was given a start date. They received an email confirming they'd attend training for the job. The company claimed to be in the process of calculating this person's pay, and had been doing so for about two weeks. Well, this person emailed inquiring about that and the address of the aforementioned training...and got THIS email in response:

Job rejection email expressing gratitude for the interview and wishing success in the job search
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21. This person who is just trying to pay their god **** rent, but there is literally not a single option to do so without tacking on additional fees (and, somehow, paying in cash/in person adds on a $35!!!!):

Options to add a payment method: Bank Account ACH, Debit/Credit Card, or Moneygram, each with listed convenience fees
Remsforian / Reddit / Via reddit.com

22. This person who treated themself to a "creamy peanut butter egg" and was in for a real surprise:

MrBeast Feastables creamy peanut butter egg wrapper on a textured surface
CaLlMePeEp6490 / Reddit / Via reddit.com

23. The grieving grandchild who found this absolutely tasteless letter in the mail the day after their grandmother's funeral from someone who wanted to buy her house:

A letter condoles a loss, mentioning family support and nature's solace. An obscured photo of four people with trees in the background accompanies it
supra_nintendo / Reddit / Via reddit.com

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24. This person who really wanted (and paid for!) a ginger ale, and got a drink that wasn't even on the menu:

A can labeled "Doritos" is held in front of a vending machine displaying soda options like Pepsi and Mountain Dew
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25. The person who got this handwritten hate-mail after leaving a sign at their door saying "we don't want your solar panels, new windows, or religious pamphlets":

A handwritten note contains a vulgar message criticizing someone for their sense of entitlement and inability to handle being contacted
ParsleyNo69 / Reddit / Via reddit.com

26. This person who got all excited for sweet treat time and got absolutely crushed:

Ice cream tub marked "Amul Coffee," half-empty, showing remaining ice cream with a divider in the container
flamingolover7 / Reddit / Via reddit.com

27. This person, who went to pick up their "Happy birthday Ana!" cake and got one with...a bit of a different meaning:

Round cake with red and pink rose icing, and "Happy Birthday Ana!" written on top
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28. This person who got the wrong kind of "extra payday" from their boss:

Card with text: "All your Dedications deserves an EXTRA PAYDAY $" featuring a Payday candy bar image
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29. This person who probably will not be stepping on a scale again any time soon (and, honestly, I don't blame them at all):

Broken black object resembling a PlayStation controller on the floor, surrounded by shattered pieces
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30. This person who paid extra for an "ocean view" room at their hotel and got an "ocean glimpse" at best:

City street view with tall buildings, trees, and a distant glimpse of the ocean under a blue sky
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31. This mom who was gifted a box of chocolates from her daughter for Valentine's day...or, I guess, a box of chocolate :

Heart-shaped chocolate box with only one piece left, held against a beige surface; the lid with a rose design is nearby
caboomin / Via reddit.com

32. This person, who turned in their assignment on time and somehow, it was still "late":

"it was handed in on a last-minute basis which is the reason why you received a late penalty."
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33. This person who was 10 minutes away from their destination, but — due to one closed road — had an hour-and-a-half scenic journey, instead:

Map showing a driving route from Rauland to Vinje, passing through Arabygdi, Grungedal, and Åmot, with an estimated time of 1 hour 27 minutes
nxekcbeicneicneci / Via reddit.com

34. This person who was minding their business in the comfort of their own home and got their grippers paparazzi'd by the delivery person:

Person in a doorway receiving a package from a delivery person standing outside
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35. This driver who excitedly waited to capture this moment on their odometer...only to realize it was actually, like, way off:

Car odometer displaying sequential mileage: 123567
MyNameIsNotRyn / Via reddit.com

36. This person who got an email starting with "Good news!" to let them know that their PTO request had, in fact, been denied:

Email notification from Fingercheck showing an absence request status as denied for PTO on 8/27/2025
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37. This person who experienced the ultimate betrayal (and, in turn, probably spent the next twenty minutes trying to get the string back into their sweats:

Person wearing gaming-themed slippers standing in a kitchen with a phone charging on a counter using an extremely long cable
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38. This person, who got a ticket for "parking on the grass":

A car's tire parked in the snow
u/Disastrous_Living900 / Via reddit.com

39. This wife who asked her husband to hang the wet clothes and became yet another victim of the weaponized incompetence epidemic:

Clothes drying on a rack on a brick balcony, including shirts and pants
ahorasimeaborregue / Via reddit.com

40. This person, who asked for a burger without a bun at this restaurant due to a dietary restriction and was told that they couldn't do that because "the bun removal procedure has to be performed by the guest strictly for liability purposes":

"We feel very strongly about our burgers having buns and we can't be responsible..."
u/SnooDonuts1020 / Reddit / Via reddit.com

41. This person who needed to press the button at exactly 10.00 for free ice cream and was soOoOoOoO close:

Digital clock game display reading "10:01," next to signage encouraging players to stop at "10:00" for a prize. Large red button below
Akira4218 / Via reddit.com

42. This person who was looking forward to the fancy "Woo, we made it through the conference!" dinner with their colleagues and was given this as their vegan-friendly option:

A head of lettuce
u/mgntylr / Reddit / Via reddit.com

43. This employee who has to bring their own toilet paper to work, which feels like it should be illegal:

Hand holding paper towels near a paper towel holder in a bathroom, with cleaning supplies nearby
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44. This temp worker who made the trek out in the snow only to realize nobody told them the office was closed:

Snow-covered car in front of a building at night under a streetlight. Text states disappointment about shoveling and driving in snow to an empty building
Vossenoren / Via reddit.com

45. This person, who had to TEXT FIRST to learn that the job they were supposed to start THE NEXT DAY had rescinded their offer and simply hoped they wouldn't notice, I guess:

Screenshot of a chat: A caregiver and a senior care service discuss an orientation canceled due to hiring another candidate
crumblcoochies / Via reddit.com

46. This person, who graduated from "my dog ate my homework" to "my dog ate my Bachelor's degree":

Partially torn college diploma in Microbiology and Immunology on a bed, held by a person
bluefishes13 / Via reddit.com

47. This person, who was charged $34+ in a "failure to pay" penalty and interest on the money they "owed," which was *checks notes* ZERO DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS:

Billing summary showing $0.00 owed, with penalties and interest charges totaling $34.61, due by November 6, 2025
snowfarmvt / Via reddit.com

48. The person who was not close enough to see the faded wiring on this sign and learned the hard way:

Warning sign reading, "Water not for human consumption," with official seals
Pacos-Comfort-Human / Via reddit.com

49. This person who got provol-owned by these middle-less provolone cheese slices:

Sliced mozzarella cheese in a package, with a hand holding one slice. The slices have a hole in the middle, resembling large cheese rings
Taylorenokson / Via reddit.com

50. This person who went out for dinner on their birthday and were given a big ole plate of...nothing to celebrate their big day:

A plate with a small, unlit green candle stands upright. There's a red shrimp illustration and garnish designs on the plate
Lfren38 / Via reddit.com

51. This person who wanted to try out a new pickup line on a dating app and will certainly never be doing that again:

A text conversation with a wordplay joke about patience/patients, showing humorous back-and-forth banter
ZackHasURBack / Via reddit.com

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52. This person who was missing four screws from their IKEA order, so they ordered replacements...and very quickly learned they would be placing yet another replacement order:

IKEA cardboard package beside three screws on a textured surface
hun_nemethpeter / Via reddit.com

53. This person who got uninvited from their (ex, I hope) friend's holiday party WHILE THEY WERE ON THE WAY THERE:

Spring rolls with dipping sauce and stir-fried noodles garnished with vegetables in a foil tray
Any_Gap9612 / Via reddit.com

54. This person who ordered a pizza to their home and got it delivered like...this, for some reason. There are very few incorrect ways to place a pizza, but this is certainly one of them:

Pizza box on doorstep with autumn decor, including a small pumpkin and snowman statue, next to a welcome mat
Infekt129 / Via reddit.com

55. This wedding guest whose shoes simply decided to stop existing on their way to the wedding:

Broken chocolate shoe on the floor beside a seated person's feet in dress shoes, surrounded by small fragments
Srovium / Via reddit.com

56. The owner of this antique door handle, which — in a total **** move — some wise guy carved "*****" on:

Antique door handle on wooden door with the word "*****" scratched onto it
soapattack / Via reddit.com

57. This person who got a cake made by someone who takes instructions really, really literally:

Cake with icing text: "May the Force be with us, Joey Anna. Infinity symbol in between Joey and Anna with also a red heart." Decorated with carrots
Decent-Confusion1486 / Via reddit.com

58. This person, who got their driver's side door absolutely obliterated by some bird's digestive system in a way that certainly feels personal:

Car parked in lot with eggs splattered on the driver's side window and door, creating a messy, dripping appearance
HelgrindsKeeper / Via reddit.com

59. This person who — you guessed it — went to grab a keychain only to see their name was the only one out of stock, which lowkey feels worse than your name not being included at all, TBH:

Display of keychains with various names in alphabetical order hanging on racks
New_Guitar_2644 / Via reddit.com

60. This boss who tried to gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss their way into an employee covering their shift due to their own error:

A text exchange reveals someone asking for a work schedule change, but the punctuality phrases "communicate effectively" ironically remain visible
RestlessRazz / Via reddit.com

61. This person who snatched one of those little, foil-wrapped butter packets and put it in their pocket for later, only to forget about it until they reached for their keys which, unfortunately, were in there, too:

Close-up of keys tangled with melted and hardened plastic-like material, showing a mix of metal keys and colorful key tags
Aggressive_Grade6442 / Via reddit.com

62. This person, who is a reminder that the odds of your headphones falling out of your case and directly into a tiny hole on the bus floor are low...but never zero:

A hand holding open wireless earbuds with one earbud missing, and a red circle highlighting a hole on the bus floor below
bir3 / Via reddit.com

63. Our poor boy Michael, who started a new job, was given a uniform with his name spelled wrong , and was told that if he wanted it spelled correctly, he'd have to pay for it:

A name tag spelled wrong
u/GT227 / Reddit / Via reddit.com

64. This person who boarded a 14-hour flight and quickly learned that it was not going to be their day:

View of an airplane cabin showing passengers with screens on seatbacks, some displaying settings menus or initializing screens
LumpkinGeneration / Via reddit.com

65. This person who ordered themselves a little sweet treat, only for the delivery person to give up on a random street and mark them as delivered in the middle of the sidewalk:

Crumbl cookie box left on a sidewalk in front of a house at night
Prince_Marf / Via reddit.com

66. This poor kiddo, who was trying with all their might to find "heart" in this Valentine's day word search, and instead learned that day that life is, in fact, full of disappointments:

Word search puzzle with words highlighted: gift, love, heart, angel, flower, rose
Angrypeanut99 / Via reddit.com

67. And finally, this person who met a seemingly "nice" guy at a bar, gave him her number before leaving, and very quickly learned that he was actually a total creep:

Striking_Catch_5757 / Via reddit.com

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