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How The Universe Conspired Against People - Hilarious Moments From This Week

by Damjan

Life has a funny way of reminding us that things don’t always go according to plan. Whether it’s a minor hiccup or a colossal blunder, sometimes the best response is to chuckle and move forward.

This week, we look light-heartedly at some of the most amusing mishaps shared on r/thatsucks, where the universe seems intent on showing its mischievous side. In unfortunate events, few things rival the spectacle of epic car troubles.

Picture this: you’re cruising along, everything seems fine, and then—bam!—your car decides it’s had enough, leaving you stranded in the most inconvenient places. The scenario can turn a regular day into an adventure you didn’t sign up for.

Then, there are moments involving children and expensive gadgets. Parents, beware: that shiny new tablet or smartphone might not be child-proof.

From unexpected dives into pools to impromptu experiments in gravity, these incidents remind us that children possess a unique talent for finding creative ways to test the durability of our most prized possessions.

While these stories may elicit a sympathetic chuckle from those who have experienced similar setbacks, they also serve a deeper purpose. They remind us that life’s unpredictability is universal.

Whether you’re grappling with a malfunctioning vehicle or the aftermath of a toddler’s artistic exploration using a permanent marker, there’s a shared camaraderie in facing these challenges head-on and finding the humor amidst the chaos.

For those fortunate enough to read these tales from a safe distance, they offer a moment of respite—a chance to laugh with empathy rather than sympathy. It’s a gentle nudge from fate, reassuring us that no matter how meticulously we plan, there will always be factors beyond our control.

Sometimes, the universe throws a curveball to keep us on our toes. So, if you’ve ever found yourself uttering the phrase, “Well, that sucks,” you’re not alone.

These anecdotes from the trenches of everyday life illustrate the resilience of the human spirit. They showcase our ability to adapt, to find silver linings in the most unexpected places, and to laugh not at but alongside the challenges that unite us all.

15. “I ordered this ‘ottoman’ for my wife… Should have double checked the dimensions”

15.  “I ordered this ‘ottoman’ for my wife… Should have double checked the dimensions”Reddit

31. “Found out that my boyfriend is on Bumble”

31.  “Found out that my boyfriend is on Bumble”Reddit

14. “Box truck hauling a classic car hit a bridge.”

14. “Box truck hauling a classic car hit a bridge.”Reddit

23. "So at 6am I was very rudely awakened to the sound of my beautiful reclaimed, but as yet unsecured, art deco basin crashing onto my newly tiled floor. Barbara the cat scarpering out as I reach the bathroom "

23. Reddit

17. “If you know…”

17. “If you know…”Reddit

22. “Didn’t realize I left stove top on.”

22. “Didn’t realize I left stove top on.”Reddit

7. “Just because it ‘fits’ doesn’t mean you put it in the locker”

7. “Just because it ‘fits’ doesn’t mean you put it in the locker”Reddit

26. “I wanted to get the wrinkles out of my jacket, but I left a bar of dark chocolate in the pocket”

26.  “I wanted to get the wrinkles out of my jacket, but I left a bar of dark chocolate in the pocket”Reddit

9. “Busted radiator hose 22 miles from home. My road side assistance covers 20 miles of towing.”

9. “Busted radiator hose 22 miles from home. My road side assistance covers 20 miles of towing.”Reddit

11. “Dude that’s mine”

11. “Dude that’s mine”Reddit

2. “Well that’s one way to start the morning. Toaster burnt down.”

2. “Well that’s one way to start the morning. Toaster burnt down.”Reddit

19. “Was on the top step when it suddenly gave way. Attic access ladder.”

19. “Was on the top step when it suddenly gave way. Attic access ladder.”Reddit

5. “Can’t even have some ice cream these days :/”

5.  “Can’t even have some ice cream these days :/”Reddit

24. “Transmission has left the chat”

24.  “Transmission has left the chat”Reddit

16. “My pillow exploded in the dryer”

16. “My pillow exploded in the dryer”Reddit

32. “Bought a used car a couple days ago and opened the center console for the first time this afternoon. Not even a hint at the code anywhere I could find.”

32. “Bought a used car a couple days ago and opened the center console for the first time this afternoon. Not even a hint at the code anywhere I could find.”Reddit

29. “My dad celebrated his 60th last night, a majority of his ‘friends’ brought bottles of wine as a gift. He’s been sober for over 26 years…”

29. “My dad celebrated his 60th last night, a majority of his ‘friends’ brought bottles of wine as a gift. He’s been sober for over 26 years…”Reddit

25. “Well I guess I have to move now.”

25.  “Well I guess I have to move now.”Reddit

35. “My whole headlight assembly just straight up disappeared and I have no idea how it could have happened.”

35. “My whole headlight assembly just straight up disappeared and I have no idea how it could have happened.”Reddit

34. "Not sure why the gp of teenagers are that excited and noisy, yelling at one another across the aisle on a 6 am flight. Old ppl like me just want to sleep, sit tight and avoid being sucked out the plane midair. "

34. Reddit

27. “Not quite how I wanted my morning to start :(“

27. “Not quite how I wanted my morning to start :(“Reddit

20. “Wall gave way at Morton Salt Co. in Chicago”

20. “Wall gave way at Morton Salt Co. in Chicago”Reddit

12. “Hmmm wonder if I need knew clothes when I get there..that’s my case”

12. “Hmmm wonder if I need knew clothes when I get there..that’s my case”Reddit

21. “Hired a local contractor to fix a leak under my kitchen sink a few years ago. I never inspected his work. Installing a dishwasher today and this is how he repaired it.”

21. “Hired a local contractor to fix a leak under my kitchen sink a few years ago. I never inspected his work. Installing a dishwasher today and this is how he repaired it.”Reddit

13. “Custom Window Tint vs Oil Change Sticker”

13. “Custom Window Tint vs Oil Change Sticker”Reddit

28. "That mug "

28. Reddit

3. “Three year old + my wife’s Switch + a glue stick”

3.  “Three year old + my wife’s Switch + a glue stick”Reddit

1. “My boyfriend broke up with me and took the toilet with him.”

1. “My boyfriend broke up with me and took the toilet with him.”Reddit

8. “Let’s just say that we ended up with very clean laundry room floor…. And yes I’m an idiot.”

8.  “Let’s just say that we ended up with very clean laundry room floor…. And yes I’m an idiot.”Reddit

18. “Wear gloves…” they said “then you won’t superglue your fingers together like a numpty…”“If you know…”

18. “Wear gloves…” they said “then you won’t superglue your fingers together like a numpty…”“If you know…”Reddit

33. “I stayed at a BnB with bed bugs and had a huge allergic reaction”

33. “I stayed at a BnB with bed bugs and had a huge allergic reaction”Reddit

4. “Bought running shoes online — got 2 lefts.”

4. “Bought running shoes online — got 2 lefts.”Reddit

30. “I guess I’ll move out and just let him live here”

30. “I guess I’ll move out and just let him live here”Reddit

6. “Sprinklers left on in the cold”

6. “Sprinklers left on in the cold”Reddit

10. “Not a great start to the day…”

10. “Not a great start to the day…”Reddit

In the end, perhaps the most significant lesson these tales impart is one of perspective. What may seem like a disaster today could become tomorrow’s cherished story, recounted with fondness and a twinkle in the eye.

After all, life isn’t about avoiding the bumps in the road—it’s about learning to navigate them with grace, humility, and a healthy dose of humor.

So, the next time life throws you a curveball, remember: it’s not the end of the game, just a quirky plot twist in your ongoing adventure. Embrace the laughter, share the stories, and know that even in our most awkward moments, we’re all together, making our way through the unpredictable journey called life.

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