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.
Some people seem to collect bad luck in the most ridiculous ways, and this roundup is full of those moments. From awkward photo fails to jaw-dropping accidents, these are the kinds of scenes that make you wonder how the universe keeps saying no at the worst possible time.
The people in these images are not just having a rough day, they are dealing with everything from bad timing and strange coincidences to total chaos. A few of the moments are funny, some are painful, and others are so unlucky they almost feel unreal. Read on.
1. It seems that you're not meant to be in any bar, Dennis!
Bmangall202. Clap your... Oops, sorry.
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4. This man is so unlucky to get a mud splash.
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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.
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The timing could not have been worse.
6. Was Joe the bearer of an omen?
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7. Oh no, Gregg. Here's a serious accusation.
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8. It's like lightning striking the same person twice.
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9. Trail of destruction.
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10. Divorce coming right up!
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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.
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12. Nobody wants you, Poland.
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13. All for revenue, revenue, revenue, and nothing else.
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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.
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15. And just like that... Back to zero.
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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.
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17. Would you eat this piece of cake that your mother-in-law served you?
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18. "Sorry, no waffles for you this time, Mom."
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19. The garden path was stolen, literally!!!
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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.
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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.
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22. LOL!
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23. Is this soap and chicken obsession?
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24. Truly insane facts.
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25. She paid extra to sit by the window and ended up in that one seat on the plane with a wall.
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That upgrade did not work out at all.
Speaking of “no” moments, this is similar to the historical moments that show the past was anything but boring.
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.
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27. Just one guy on Yelp.
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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.
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29. Landed perfectly on the spot.
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30. Now, how can you remain anonymous, Tom?
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31. Somebody lost his job for sure.
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32. Paging Abby!
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33. We don't want to call you a hospital magnet.
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34. Just keep walking!
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35. Poor John.
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36. Destined to be unlucky.
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37. This bird flew into his eye and crashed to the ground.
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38. “Hey babe, we're going to be on the front page tomorrow.”
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39. You picked the wrong parking spot, dude!
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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.
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41. Poor ordinary girl.
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42. Can anyone get unluckier than this?
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43. LOL, Danielle!
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44. Bless the Burks.
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45. Is there anything worse than this?
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46. It's a big "NO" for Nadine.
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47. This wasp met its fate after being run over by a train.
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48. A water main broke. What if this happened near your home?
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49. Plastered for life.
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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.
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Some days really do end with a hard no.
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.
Want more “logic spinning” chaos like the bridge Hurricane Mitch rerouted, check these 81 visual anomalies that prove daily life isn’t normal.
