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20 Times We Didn’t Get What We Were Hoping For

Life can just be full of disappointments. While that may not seem like the most fun topic, some of those disappointments can lead to hilarious consequences!

The pictures on this list are living proof of this fact! So, please enjoy these hilarious 16+ times we didn't get what we were hoping for!

They're Clearly Not Working Hard Enough!

Reddit | AA_Batteries28

I dread to think how bad the flooding would be without their measures being in place!

"Apparently we've adopted the Koolaid Man."

Reddit | HTOP_THOR

Wow, that dog's face looks like it's saying, "If you're planning on locking me in again, you had better get some better damn doors!"

"My attempt to get a new trash can without making a phone call."

Reddit | tromax64

As adorable as this attempt is, I doubt that it actually worked! Still, you have to admire their dedication to their craft!

Why So Disappointed?

Reddit | cabbagesu

"How do you like the tattoo? I think it might be some of my best work! Wait, why are you crying?!"

They Were Trying To Be Helpful... Sort Of?

Reddit | Steamstrange

The effort was there for them to be courteous to people with prams and disabilities, and yet they've undone all of that right at the last hurdle.

The Cake Of A Thousand Nightmares!

Reddit | EsuAteivis

This cake has inadvertently ended up looking like Ron Perlman dressed up as a British courtroom judge!

"I hope the Fish Fry is first..."

Reddit | Whambacon

I have been trying to work out what they actually meant by this sign for ages now and I simply cannot figure out a normal answer. I'll never be going to Godfather's Lounge Games, that's for sure!

"Local Pizza Place's Attempt at Marketing..."

Reddit | danrunstheworld

This is a complete travesty! I always expect my pizza to be handed to me hidden within a series of dishwashers of increasing size!

"The Real Heroes!"

Reddit | maggiam

Well, you can tell that they spent a lot of time writing essays like this by the fact that they missed so many basic capitalizations!

"Saw this on my way home from work..."

Reddit | Empire-Maker

I bet his friends told him that he would be able to pick up anyone on that motorbike when he got it! This probably wasn't what he had in mind... Although at least she has a helmet on!

Trying To Demolish A Water Tower Safely...

Reddit | Nightstar95

The person who posted this wrote, "in São Paulo, Brazil, an attempt to demolish a water tower failed miserably, resulting in the tower toppling over and rolling down a hill. Thankfully nobody was hurt, but the same can't be said about all the cars."

"My sister's attempt at making a bagel."

Reddit | BigBoy756

Yeah, that definitely doesn't look like a bagel. Whatever they did wrong here, I'd want to make sure it doesn't happen again.

This YouTuber's Attempt To Do A Giveaway!

Reddit | chocolat_ice_cream

The shadows and reflections will always expose you! Someone give this poor guy a phone, preferably by throwing it really hard into his infuriating, grimacing face.

God Help The Kids Who Use This To Learn To Count...

Reddit | Pojomofo

I wouldn't be surprised if this book was written by a person who absolutely hates children and just wants to mess with their brains from afar!

"Was told my hotel room had a courtyard view. Was not disappointed. 10/10 would view again."

Reddit | Tudar87

Ah, yes, so picturesque! I bet that this hotel has some absolutely top notch reviews on Trip Advisor! People are always so lenient on that website!

"When you try to open your eyes in the morning, but the sand is holding them together..."

Reddit | Cinema7D

This is just like your car asking you, "Look, Dave, are you really sure that you want to open this door? Just making sure!"

"We were really excited to use a lime from our lime tree for the first time."

Reddit | hehatesthesecansz

Well, when life gives you limes like this, cut them open and squeeze the lime juice into life's eyes! What? You're just going to take this from life like some sort of sucker? Hell no!

"Tried to retrieve my basketball with the one thing I brought with me..."

Reddit | SarcasticSeagull

So they not only went home without their basketball, but they went home very, very thirsty as well! It's actually harder to make that shot with a water bottle!

"She tried to hold the doors with her dinner in her hands. She missed the train, but her dinner didn't."

Reddit | old_gold_mountain

Believe it or not, the person who posted this actually waited for the next train to come along and reunited the girl with her food. That guy has some seriously good karma now!

"She Only Wanted To Befriend This Frog!"

Reddit | DiosMioMan2

I mean, it looks like she managed to befriend it quite successfully actually. It's just trying to hug her after all!