21 People Whose Day Was Supposed to Be Normal but Took an Unexpected Turn

We’ve all been in situations that left us feeling defeated no matter how small and insignificant they were. But when we run into troubles and experience an unpleasant plot twist, it’s all too easy to fall into a trap of self-pity and lose perspective. That’s why it feels so reassuring to know that you’re not alone and there are people out there who might be having an equally challenging day.

Bright Side collected 21 photos of folks who were brave enough to share their misfortune with everyone on the Internet.

1. ’’’Forget about the arctic cold and surf the lake,’ they said. ’It’ll be fun,’ they said.’’

2. ’’Sorry class, my dog ate everyone’s homework.’’

3. ’’So this just happened.’’

4. ’’In-laws invited us over for dinner; it was a trap.’’

5. ’’’Bake bread,’ they said. ’An overnight rise will taste so good,’ they said. ’Put it in the fridge,’ they said.’’

6. ’’Found on my way home — someone’s day got a little bit worse this evening.’’

7. There’s nothing worse than ruined dinner plans.

8. ’’I guess I’m not getting into my car today.’’

9. ’’So the cake box lid isn’t rainproof after all…’’

10. ’’Ordered a new phone…box arrived completely empty.’’

11. ’’My toddler and I walked to the park…just to find that the whole playground has been removed.’’

12. ’’Literally bought this lamp last night (thankfully it was only $30), and this happened in the morning.’’

13. ’’I asked to have it edged up so my bangs would be straight. Proceeded to cut all my bangs off and my entire widow’s peak.’’

14. ’’Oops. That morning commute just got delayed.’’

15. ’’I picked the ladder up, forgetting the paint was on top.’’

16. ’’Someone managed to lose their new box of…lost-item trackers.’’

17. ’’Some random guy walked up and smashed my window with his skateboard.’’

18. ’’Got up in the middle of the night to get a drink of water, and when I opened the fridge, the door fell off in my hand.’’

19. ’’My…toothbrush…’’

20. ’’Guess which one I accidentally put on my yogurt this morning?’’

21. ’’The wife bought a new plant pot and put it on the shelf over the toilet. An hour later, we heard a crash.’’

Do any of these situations resonate with you? Would you say you’re good at dealing with unexpected setbacks? Share your thoughts (and pics) with us in the comments.