35 Funny Times People Got The Signal The Universe Hates Them This Week (June 12, 2024)

Doesn’t like have funny way of reminding us that things can go wrong when we least expect it?

Whether it’s a minor mishap or a major fail, sometimes all you can do is laugh it off and move on.

This week, we’ve rounded up the funniest fails from r/thatsucks, showcasing those moments when the universe decided to throw a wrench in the works and let you know it pretty much hates all of us.

From car trouble of the epic variety to kids ruining expensive electronics, these unfortunate events will make you feel a little better about your own bad luck.

Unless of course one of these people is you, in which case, sorry.

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

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

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

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

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

6. “Sprinklers left on in the cold”

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

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

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

10. “Not a great start to the day…”

11. “Dude that’s mine”

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

13. “Custom Window Tint vs Oil Change Sticker”

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

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

16. “My pillow exploded in the dryer”

17. “If you know…”

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

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

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

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.”

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

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24. “Transmission has left the chat”

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

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

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

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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…”

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

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

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.”

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

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




Jason Mustian

Jason is a Webby winning, Short-Award losing humor writer and businessman. He lives in Texas with his amazing wife and four sometimes amazing kids.