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A collection of stories where the best-laid plans went spectacularly wrong. From minor lapses in judgment to epic fails, read along as we document the times we were our own worst enemies.
I never use my parking brake, and today that habit ruined my sister's brand new house. While helping her move in, I parked on her sloped driveway and forgot one crucial step. Moments later, a loud crash revealed my car had rolled down, slammed into my parents' vehicle, and pushed both cars straight through the garage support.
It was an awesome city with highways and skyscrapers, until the lights went out. I tripped on a toy car at 2 AM and ended up in the emergency room with a broken ankle. If you’ve ever stepped on a LEGO or tripped on a toy train, this story is for you.
One file upload, zero ways to delete it, and a potential expulsion. I messed up by choosing the wrong video file for my film production final. Instead of a news segment, the entire class received a front-row seat to my private life. Now I’m failing the class and fighting the college administration to stay in school.
It was the early 2000s, the era of daily suits and weekly office lunches. When the Friday spread featured spicy Indian food, I didn't realize I was an hour away from a biological catastrophe. Before I could even get my pants down, the 'flavor explosion' hit. Suddenly, I was freeballing in a business suit, racing to the local Sears for a fresh pair of underwear before the 4:00 PM roundup meeting.
What happens when a panicked college student, a fake IRS agent, and $500 worth of Google Play cards collide? A very expensive lesson in common sense. This story of a "young and dumb" mistake involves crying on the phone, a diet of ramen noodles, and a permanent spot on every scammer's "suckers list" in existence.
