40 People Who Made Mistakes That The Word ‘Fail’ Doesn’t Begin To Cover

Every single day, we find our efforts aren't up to certain tasks or luck isn't on our side. That is to say failure — whether it's as big as letting a friend down or as small as putting your shoes on the wrong feet — is a natural part of everyday life. But not all failure is created equal. That's what happened in these photos: fails that redefined failure and transcended into a realm of impossibly hilarious mistakes!

40. Do You Feel A Draft?

The anchor for this ABC News affiliate thought he had the game all figured out: Wear a pair of comfy shorts, he told himself; they'll be hidden behind the desk anyway. But then there must have been a change of plans, courtesy of the producers, and, well...

39. Painted Into A Corner

Painting a roof by yourself can be rewarding, albeit backbreaking, work. Painting yourself into a two-square-foot box that forces you to literally watch paint dry might've taken away the reward of it, though.

38. Unwanted Delivery

The UPS guy thought leaving this package in a spot where it couldn't be missed would be nice, but he didn't account for the fact that the residents were actually home. By jamming the package under the door handle, he trapped them inside the apartment!

37. Bath Time Catastrophe

You hate to wish agony on anyone, but really, this guy should've known what he was getting into when he got naked, grabbed his cat, and tried washing her in the bathtub. Hell hath no fury like a spooked (and wet) kitty cat.