40 Things That Definitely Happened (But Shouldn’t Have)
Sometimes the internet serves us things that make us laugh, cry, and question all of our life choices—all at once. This is one of those times.
Welcome to a glorious collection of 40 moments that absolutely, definitely happened… but probably shouldn’t have. These are the kinds of incidents where you can almost hear the distant sound of a facepalm, or a slow “nooooo” echoing into the void. From baffling design choices to chaotic human behavior that somehow made it past multiple decision-makers, every post in this list is a snapshot of a timeline gone slightly (or completely) off the rails.
They’re the things you see and immediately want to show someone else, not just for validation, but because your brain simply refuses to process it alone. Whether it’s a wedding cake with the wrong name, a sign with a typo that dramatically changes the meaning, or someone trying to use a microwave as a washing machine (yes, really), it’s all here.
So buckle up, because you’re about to scroll through a rollercoaster of “Wait, what?” and “Why was this allowed?” You’ll laugh. You’ll cringe. You’ll maybe lose a little faith in humanity—but at least you won’t be alone.
#1 He forgot to resurrect their grandparents.
Source: BraneTianai
#2 Lesbians
Source: QamasiaZari
#3 Ice cold…
Source: K0mb14n
#4 Oh!…oh.
Source: Fhoxyd22
#5 I hate the future
Source: Atsukiri
#6 Dayum those are some juicy churros
Source: thekappa27
#7 I think we might need a second opinion
Source: wonkey_monkey
#8 Oh Wow
Source: konformista1
#9 “Damn, I’m gonna need to make the good chimken nuggets.”
Source: SirRipOliver
#10 KO
Source: beat-my-meat-bbq
#11 Keep your friends close & your enemies closer.
Source: virgoslostdreams
#12 A hardworking teacher!
Source: Stray_Jet
#13 The magicians’ secret
Source: an-redditor
#14 If you insist… mlem
Source: SirRipOliver
#15 If you insist… mlem
Source: Stray_Jet
#16 Maybe he is
Source: Andromedian_66
#17 You guys are smoking what now?
Source: SirRipOliver
#18 Aww, so sweet… what
Source: _no_bozos
#19 Not regular boots
Source: You-dogwater
#20 Poor kid
Source: 4wheels4lives
#21 Look into the mirror
Source: Nintendophile79
#22 Touchdown!
Source: Tony_CZARk
#23 Please don’t meet again!
Source: ImSoFrickinPissed
#24 Bro got his priorities
Source: Ferg0202
#25 Wait a minute….
Source: Lucknroller
#26 Ah yes…everyone’s favorite cricket brand
Source: MK_Gamer_1806
#27 Atleast they let the wonton soup alone
Source: chilld22
#28 I love animals 🫶🏻
Source: Stray_Jet
#29 The scrutitny needs to stop
Source: EUNEisAmeme
#30 What in the absolute f?
Source: Difficult_Actuary_98
#31 Grandma?
Source: You-dogwater
#32 how old is my sister?
Source: DarkKnightOfRevenge
#33 Type of hairstyle for every Zodiac Sign
Source: Stray_Jet
#34 Childhood Couches
Source: PeterPutman
#35 to be a lifeguard
Source: Thispersonthisperson
#36 Healthy Sugar
Source: The_new_Black_Guy
#37 He thinks that she’s cheating
Source: whyamihere999
#38 You shouldn’t have to bury your own son
Source: EndersGame_Reviewer
#39 Sport brief
Source: HoneyBadBabby
#40 They make perfect sense
Source: dooatito
And there you have it—40 moments that genuinely, undeniably happened… and probably should’ve been stopped at the brainstorming phase. Whether it was a design fail, a questionable decision, or a cursed creation that somehow made it into the world, each entry on this list reminds us that just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should.
But hey, at least we got some entertainment out of it, right? If you’re still shaking your head, welcome to the club. See you in the comments—where more things that shouldn’t happen are probably already happening.
