13 Times People Instantly Realized They Were in “Epic Fail” Moment

We’ve all had those moments when the sinking feeling hits “oh no, I really messed up”. From small slip-ups to life-altering mistakes, these stories show just how quickly things can go wrong. Some are funny, some are painful, and a few will make you grateful it didn’t happen to you.

1. DIY fail.

2. You ever mess up burgers so bad that even your grill is surprised?

3. “I accidentally ripped out my eyelashes an hour before I got married.”

4. “My husband got a little carried away with the new vacuum sealer. This is a dozen croissants.”

5. Fighting an ant infestation in my kitchen the last couple days. Didn’t think to check my cereal box. Realized the small brown things are ants 6-8 bites in.

6. “Wife bought a new plant pot and put it on the shelf over the toilet. And hour later we heard a crash...”

7. “Had to throw out 2 kilos of food cause we accidentally used cream that was expired apparently.”

8. Friend’s dad made some cayenne rolls from scratch tonight. He thought he was using cinnamon. The rolls had no cinnamon.

9. Coworker thought my mug warmer was a charger.

10. “So I made some pesto...”

11. “Accidentally froze my finger with subzero leaking refrigerant at work.”

12. “I’m the only person in my entire office of 30 people who dressed up today and I’m in a full body banana suit.”

13. Would anyone care to guess which one is currently lining my mouth?

Mistakes may sting in the moment, but they also make for the best stories later on. These photos are a reminder that everyone has their share of epic blunders — and sometimes, the only thing you can do is laugh and learn.