It’s a cliche we’ve all seen in a million movies and TV shows. The characters find themselves in some awful spot and one of them moans “How could this get any worse?” or “At least things can’t get any worse.” Then BOOM, it starts pouring rain, or a siren goes off, or shots start firing through the air.
The lesson this trope has taught us is that no matter how bad things are, we should never assume they can’t drop yet another level.
Check out these ten examples of how a normal-to-bad day can suddenly get worse in the most unexpected of ways.
10. All natural
The machines have already begun to mock us. Their takeover is imminent.
9. Hush puppy
From puzzled to muzzled in a single snap.
8. Wash it out
Plumbers be like “Well there’s your problem right there.”
7. Testing my patience
Well, at least you learned how to drive yourself up a wall.
6. See food
Oh come on, that’s just cruel.
5. Bespectacled spectacle
It’s just a prank, bro.
4. Wide open spaces
I guess at least you don’t have to worry about social distancing.
3. For the record
Getting a vinyl delivered by postal service to some kind of farm. What year do you live in?
2. Why so salty?
She’s either having a very bad day or a very good one.
1. Like tears in rain
I’ll have what he’s having?
So before you go asking “How could things get worse?” use your imagination a bit. Odds are, there are lots of ways. Lots. And you probably don’t want to invite them.
What’s been your big fail moment recently?
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