Sometimes things in life backfire...heck, sometimes your whole life backfires and what seemed like a good idea at the time leaves you standing there, caked in that black powder that cartoon characters get covered in after an explosion. Anyway, just to make you feel a little better, here are 16 people who know that exact struggle!
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1. This relaxing bubble bath
2. The logo placement that spoke the truth
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3. The romantic gift that turned into a something a little more sinister
4. Saving money by dyeing your hair at home doesn't sound like a bad idea...
The irony is so strong in the next one, I can taste it...
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5. I don't have to explain this one to you guys, do I?
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6. This college hashtag campaign
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7. This person who thought they could actually build something from IKEA...what a chump!
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8. This sentimental yearbook quote...not in any way ironic...
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9. This first driving lesson in the parking lot
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10. This attempt at a Valentine's Day bouquet
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11. Cooking pizza drunk always seems like a good idea
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12. It turned out pretty well...until you started thinking...
All I can say about the next one is let's hope no one gets eaten...
13. This attempt to give a "stray dog" a new home
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14. This attempt not to drink and drive
15. That attempt to relive your childhood is always bittersweet
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16. Honestly, why would you ever think this was a good idea?!
The drunken hookup isn't the only regret in the next picture...
17. Red lipstick always seems like a good idea
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18. So you wanted an authentic nature experience...
19. "It'll be out before you know it..."
That's one way to pull a loose tooth.
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20. Have fun in the ER
Usually McDonald's after a night out is a bad idea...but not in the next girl's case...
21. Why not break in those new heels tonight?
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22. "Tell her how you feel, they said...What do you have to lose? They said..."
23. WOW. You should not have done that
