50 Instances When The Universe Responded “No” To People

Sometimes, no matter how you plan your day or life, the universe seems to disagree with you.

Do you consider yourself lucky? Perhaps your answer would be, "Not all the time."

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There are instances when the stars do not seem to align in your favor, and there are also times when you might ask yourself: "What have I done to deserve such favor?"

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Some of you have been fortunate enough but still ended up unlucky at the same time. Let's take, for example, this guy who finally reached the summit after climbing Kilimanjaro for seven days.

He asked his friend to document the remarkable event, only to see an improperly taken photo afterward. The photo showed only his lower body because, unbeknownst to them, the camera was partially covered by the photographer's hand.

There are also instances when people miraculously escape death not just once or twice, but three times. Certainly, their time to leave this world has not yet come.

Some people view unfortunate events as not that unfortunate because they see certain occurrences as opportunities instead. It can mean that one is brought to the limelight in a humorous way, which brings them instant fame.

If this event is not that severe, then find ways to correct it. After all, the saying that 'life is what you make it' still holds true.

1. It seems that you're not meant to be in any bar, Dennis!

1. It seems that you're not meant to be in any bar, Dennis!Bmangall20
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2. Clap your... Oops, sorry.

2. Clap your... Oops, sorry.reddit.com
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3. This kitty finally found the best resting place.

3. This kitty finally found the best resting place.reddit.com

4. This man is so unlucky to get a mud splash.

4. This man is so unlucky to get a mud splash.reddit.com

5. So, for what purpose was this bridge built?

Honduras built a bridge over the Choluteca River in 1998. But look how Hurricane Mitch rerouted the water.

5. So, for what purpose was this bridge built?reddit.com

6. Was Joe the bearer of an omen?

6. Was Joe the bearer of an omen?reddit.com

7. Oh no, Gregg. Here's a serious accusation.

7. Oh no, Gregg. Here's a serious accusation.reddit.com

8. It's like lightning striking the same person twice.

8. It's like lightning striking the same person twice.reddit.com

9. Trail of destruction.

9. Trail of destruction.reddit.com

10. Divorce coming right up!

10. Divorce coming right up!reddit.com

11. A historic climb deserves a historic shot too.

This guy finally reached the summit after climbing Kilimanjaro for seven days. He asked his friend to document the remarkable event (before his iPhone's battery drained) only to see an improperly taken photo afterward.

The photo showed only his lower body because, unbeknownst to them, the camera was partially covered by the photographer's hand.

11. A historic climb deserves a historic shot too.reddit.com

12. Nobody wants you, Poland.

12. Nobody wants you, Poland.reddit.com

13. All for revenue, revenue, revenue, and nothing else.

13. All for revenue, revenue, revenue, and nothing else.runolgarun

14. This Banyan tree has been arrested since 1898.

This was after the British officer, James Squid, thought the tree was actually moving toward him after drinking alcohol.

14. This Banyan tree has been arrested since 1898.reddit.com

15. And just like that... Back to zero.

15. And just like that... Back to zero.reddit.com

16. Is there anyone luckier than Violet Jessop?

This ship nurse worked on the Olympic, Titanic, and Britannic. She survived all the incidents while onboard each of them: first, when the Olympic nearly sank after colliding with a warship; second, when the Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg; and third, when the Britannic sank after hitting an underwater mine.

16. Is there anyone luckier than Violet Jessop?reddit.com

17. Would you eat this piece of cake that your mother-in-law served you?

17. Would you eat this piece of cake that your mother-in-law served you?reddit.com

18. "Sorry, no waffles for you this time, Mom."

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19. The garden path was stolen, literally!!!

19. The garden path was stolen, literally!!!reddit.com

20. The biggest WTF?! of all time.

Touching the Queen was a capital offense punishable by death in Thailand. So when the Queen's royal boat capsized in 1880 while on its way to the palace, no one dared to touch her even if she was drowning.

20. The biggest WTF?! of all time.reddit.com

21. Lucky yet still unlucky.

The diamond in my ring fell out today. It came with a 10-year workmanship guarantee. Yesterday was our 10th wedding anniversary.21. Lucky yet still unlucky.reddit.com

22. LOL!

22. LOL!reddit.com

23. Is this soap and chicken obsession?

23. Is this soap and chicken obsession?reddit.com

24. Truly insane facts.

24. Truly insane facts.reddit.com

25. She paid extra to sit by the window and ended up in that one seat on the plane with a wall.

25. She paid extra to sit by the window and ended up in that one seat on the plane with a wall.reddit.com

26. That's what you call DESTINY.

This man was traumatized after surviving a sinking ship in 1871. Forty years later, he finally overcame his fears and sailed again. Sadly, he died on the Titanic.

26. That's what you call DESTINY.reddit.com

27. Just one guy on Yelp.

27. Just one guy on Yelp.reddit.com

28. The lone survivor of two atomic bombs during WWII.

This is Tsutomu Yamaguchi. He was in Hiroshima working when the city was bombed but survived it. Three days later, he went to his employer in Nagasaki to report the incident. While being scolded by his employer after informing him that a single bomb destroyed Hiroshima, the second atomic bomb was dropped over Nagasaki. Again, he survived and is the only known survivor of both bombings.

28. The lone survivor of two atomic bombs during WWII.reddit.com

29. Landed perfectly on the spot.

29. Landed perfectly on the spot.reddit.com

30. Now, how can you remain anonymous, Tom?

30. Now, how can you remain anonymous, Tom?reddit.com

31. Somebody lost his job for sure.

31. Somebody lost his job for sure.reddit.com

32. Paging Abby!

32. Paging Abby!reddit.com

33. We don't want to call you a hospital magnet.

33. We don't want to call you a hospital magnet.reddit.com

34. Just keep walking!

34. Just keep walking!reddit.com

35. Poor John.

35. Poor John.reddit.com

36. Destined to be unlucky.

36. Destined to be unlucky.reddit.com

37. This bird flew into his eye and crashed to the ground.

37. This bird flew into his eye and crashed to the ground.reddit.com

38. “Hey babe, we're going to be on the front page tomorrow.”

38. “Hey babe, we're going to be on the front page tomorrow.”reddit.com

39. You picked the wrong parking spot, dude!

39. You picked the wrong parking spot, dude!reddit.com

40. It looked intentional, but it wasn't.

This guy injured both of his middle fingers after a giant stone slab riddled with wood screws crushed and impaled them. Please enjoy this picture of me freshly bandaged.

40. It looked intentional, but it wasn't.reddit.com

41. Poor ordinary girl.

41. Poor ordinary girl.reddit.com

42. Can anyone get unluckier than this?

42. Can anyone get unluckier than this?reddit.com

43. LOL, Danielle!

43. LOL, Danielle!reddit.com

44. Bless the Burks.

44. Bless the Burks.reddit.com

45. Is there anything worse than this?

45. Is there anything worse than this?reddit.com

46. It's a big "NO" for Nadine.

46. It's a big reddit.com

47. This wasp met its fate after being run over by a train.

47. This wasp met its fate after being run over by a train.reddit.com

48. A water main broke. What if this happened near your home?

48. A water main broke. What if this happened near your home?reddit.com

49. Plastered for life.

49. Plastered for life.reddit.com

50. It's a triple kill.

Seven months after his death, Pope Formosus was removed from his tomb and put on trial. After being found guilty, his corpse was stripped, and three fingers were removed. He was reburied but dug up again, weights were tied to the corpse, and he was thrown into the river.

50. It's a triple kill.reddit.com

Each of us has different destinies, and unless we're dead, we still have the power to change those or correct whatever misfortunes come our way.

It takes only willpower and a number of people around us to provide the kind of support we need. Be thankful you're still alive.

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