'Grandma got bit by a pelican': 35 People who are having a much worse day than you

Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor

Jan 22, 2024 5:00 PM EST

If you think you're having a bad day, just wait until you see what these folks are going through. From tiny annoyances to giant messes, these people have been going through it.

It's normal to have an "off" day or two. No one's life is perfect. And just because one little annoying thing happens, like finding a stain on your favorite shirt, or someone cutting you off in traffic, doesn't mean your whole day has to be ruined.

These people below really did have some rough days, though. Several different people found their articles of clothing and shoes getting stuck in escalators! Others attempted to cook themselves a nice dinner, only to then drop the whole thing on the floor. After spending hours chopping veggies, cooking, and cleaning, the last thing you'd want is for that dish to wind up on the kitchen floor.

Check out these unfortunate moments (maybe it'll make you feel better about your own day! At least you haven't dropped dozens of eggs on the ground, right?). Then, read about these folks who have been bamboozled by common household items, like one group of people who aren't sure why their compasses aren't pointing north after they moved the compass around.