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Sometimes, good ideas just don’t come along all too easily. When we think of a good idea and someone happens to beat us to it, we usually end up kicking ourselves and drowning in regret. That’s why when we have an idea we can’t seem to let go of, it’s better to act fast. But there is also such a thing as acting too fast. These good ideas can lead to major idiotic fails that end up doing more harm than good. <\/span><\/p>\n So we’ve scoured the internet for <\/span>horrific stories<\/span><\/a> about “good” ideas that ended horribly. Whether it’s picking up stubborn hitchhikers, eating an immense amount of spicy horseradish, or making homemade ziplines, these ideas took a turn for the worst. They ended up being some of the most horrific ideas that have ever come into existence. Next time you think of a grand scheme that seems like it’ll end well, think again. There’s a lot that can go wrong with an idea that’s out of the norm. <\/span><\/p>\n When we’re kids, we don’t have a very accurate understanding of how the world works<\/a>. That’s why being a kid is so thrilling and feels freeing. We don’t have any worries of the world that come with being an adult. This one kid, in particular, had one of those good ideas that only a youngster would think of. <\/span><\/p>\n Because he misunderstood how gravity works and how far away space really is, he thought he could pee into space. When he attempted this grand plan, his pee came straight back down and straight into his face. Because he’s a kid, it’s forgivable. If an adult did this, it’d be a little bit<\/a> different. At least he learned quickly (via <\/span>Reddit<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When we’re sick, all we want to do is feel better. We eat soup, drink tea, and sleep as much as we can. Sometimes, other good ideas pop into our heads that seem like they’ll work faster than any medicine will. This is especially true when we’re 12 years old and don’t know any better, just like this internet<\/a> user told us. <\/span><\/p>\n After suffering from a severe sore throat, he thought that by swallowing hot candle wax, it would soothe his throat. Even though it momentarily worked, it’s not something he recommends doing, and is something he’ll never do again. Having hot wax stuck in your throat doesn’t sound pleasant. To be honest, that’s not the first thing we’d try if we were sick, but it’s fascinating it semi-worked <\/span>(via <\/span>The Brainy Penny<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Having an indoor pool is everyone’s dream. Imagine never having to worry about the weather or season, and being able to swim any time of the year. If only it were that easy and affordable<\/a> for the general public. It seems like there are some people out there who’ve tried to save money<\/a> by building their own indoor pool, without any of the supplies or knowledge it takes to build an actual pool. <\/span><\/p>\n This Reddit user told the internet one of their good ideas that ended up being a disaster. It was raining outside, so they decided to make an indoor pool in the kitchen. By the looks of their post, it seems like it didn’t end very well and probably ended with a flooded kitchen (via <\/span>Reddit<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As humans, we need to protect ourselves. We wear seatbelts in the car<\/a>, lock our doors at night, and, according to this internet user, carry air pistols to scare off dogs. This is one of those good ideas that seem like it’ll work until you mess with the wrong person. <\/span><\/p>\n One person on the internet was spotted shoving an air pistol gun into their bag on campus, which they carried around to scare off dogs that would chase him on his bike. The stranger called 911, and the entire school campus was put on lockdown. He made the front page and was charged $50 for carrying a firing device <\/span>(via <\/span>The Brainy Penny<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ovens have timers built<\/a> into them to make sure nothing burns. Without a timer, life’s distractions<\/a> can get in the way, and you could very easily end up with a blackened piece of brick, unrecognizable from what you were trying to cook in the first place. <\/span><\/p>\n This Reddit user purposefully didn’t set a timer when they put a cheesecake in the oven. It seems like it was one of those good ideas that stem from having too much confidence. They were roaming the infinite pages of Reddit, when, suddenly, they remembered their cheesecake. Let’s just say, they didn’t have edible cheesecake anymore (via <\/span>Reddit<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unfortunately, bullying in high school is all too common. There are good ideas that spring up when you’re that age that are just plain horrific. For some reason, things seem funnier at that age, but it’s only when you grow up do you realize it wasn’t funny at all. <\/span><\/p>\n An internet user shared their experience in high school biology when one of their friends stole a potato during an experiment. After class, he went into the hallway, waited for it to fill up, and then chucked the potato into the air to see where it would land. Suddenly, they heard, “who the heck threw that potato?!” It hit someone in the head and broke into pieces, leaving chunks of potato in their hair (via <\/span>The Brainy Penny<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n We’ve all heard the wise saying, “don’t sh*t where you eat.” It holds so much weight and can be applied to many different aspects of life. When these college<\/a> roommates decided to sleep around, despite the fact they were all going to be college roommates the following year, they failed to recognize the disastrous ripple effect it would eventually have.<\/span><\/p>\n Now, they’re all paying for those fun nights that seemed like good ideas at the time. Even when we’re caught in the act of passion, it’s better to think about the repercussions before it’s too late. Because once it happens, there’s no going back (via <\/span>Reddit<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n There’s a reason driver’s ed exists. The teacher, sitting in the passenger seat, has their own personal brake, which prevents kids from crashing the car. It’s nerve-wracking to teach a new driver how to drive your own car, especially because you don’t have any control over where they’re going, unlike the driver’s ed cars.<\/span><\/p>\n This internet user shared one of their good ideas when they allowed their 14-year-old cousin to drive the family car. He told the youngster it was easy, similar to driving a go-kart. Unfortunately, this isn’t true at all. After shifting the gear to D, the car started moving, and before they knew it, they hit a tree. Even though they weren’t seriously hurt, it still ended up being a major fail<\/span> (via <\/span>The Brainy Penny<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sitting in front of a buffet takes a lot of self-control. Some can control their impulses, and some cannot. Most of us fall into the latter group, and it always ends up being one of those good ideas that we never learn from. <\/span><\/p>\n This Reddit user shared their experience at the company buffet BBQ when they ate every type of food<\/a> imaginable. Eventually, they realized they’d eaten too much and spent the rest of the day with their pants unbuttoned. We’ve all been there, even though it’s usually not at work (via <\/span>Reddit<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nowadays, self-expression is welcomed and admired. This includes dying hair, getting tattoos, and piercing various parts of your body. Oftentimes, it goes well, but sometimes, these good ideas end up being a complete fail. <\/span><\/p>\n This Reddit user admitted to the internet that they tried to be edgy in high school by shaving their head. Unfortunately, this didn’t end up going so well, and everyone thought she had cancer. Even though this isn’t the case, it’s still a grim turnout (via <\/span>Reddit<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Everyone wants shortcuts. This is why we buy microwaves, toasters, and waffle makers. Why would a donut maker be any different? That way, we wouldn’t have to go to the nearest donut shop, stand in line, and buy a donut. It conveniently cuts out the middleman. <\/span><\/p>\n This Reddit user admitted one of their good ideas when they bought an $18 donut maker. They quickly realized it takes up tons of counter space, only makes seven micro donuts, makes a huge mess, and the donuts deflate when you take them out of the oven. Suddenly, that trip to the donut shop seemed like a better idea (via <\/span>Reddit<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Back to the Future movie is an all-time classic. With a futuristic car, action-packed entertainment, and characters we adore, there’s just no stopping fans from falling in love with the movie series. <\/span><\/p>\n This Reddit user took their love a little bit too far and thought of one of those good ideas that never seemed like it would be successful. He held onto the back of a car like the skateboard scene from “Back to the Future.” It doesn’t sound like it ended up very well, considering hanging onto the back of a moving vehicle is never a good idea (via <\/span>Reddit<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When we fall in love, it’s the most incredibly invigorating feeling in the world. There’s nothing like it. It’s incomparable to anything, and we lose our appetite, sleep, and become immensely distracted. That’s why falling in love feels so good, and allowing ourselves to fall in love seems like one of those good ideas that’ll never fail. <\/span><\/p>\n This internet user shared their story<\/a> about falling in love with a woman. He decided to intensely seduce the woman and tried to win her attention by gifting her a potted plant. Instead of leaving it on her doorstep, he gave it to her roommate. The girl came home early from work, and he “had to settle for ducking down behind the counter that separated the kitchen from the living room.” She immediately found him and an awkward exchange followed. He handed her the plant. She asked why he didn’t just leave it on the doorstep. This guy quickly learned there is such a thing as trying too hard (via <\/span>The Brainy Penny<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Even though bringing a tree home is stressful, once you get it in your house, it feels like a major success<\/a>. This internet user shared one of their good ideas during Christmas when she and her husband decided to tie the Christmas tree to the roof of the car using twine. <\/span><\/p>\n They accidentally tied the doors shut. Instead of going through the entire process again, they climbed through the open windows of the car in the Home Depot parking lot. She admits she was four months pregnant during the entire escapade. Kudos to her for sticking through (via <\/span>The Brainy Penny<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nicknames bring people<\/a> closer together. They’re endearing and create a sort of intimacy that other people don’t share<\/a>. This Reddit user fell into the habit of calling people “Big D” whose first letter in their name was D. <\/span><\/p>\n When a large woman named Donna entered the workspace, he began calling her “Big D” without thinking of the repercussions. This is one of those good ideas that go right over our heads if we’re not thinking too much into it. Donna grew to dislike this Reddit user and we can see why (via <\/span>Reddit<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In Kindergarten, we don’t think about the repercussions of lying<\/a>. We don’t have a true understanding of what it means to lie, and what happens when we do. It’s part of the beautiful<\/a> innocence of being so young.<\/span><\/p>\n This Reddit user remembers one of their good ideas when they were in Kindergarten. They lied to their friend by telling an untrue story about a bunch of students trying to offer him cigarettes. Well, that idea quickly went South when his friend freaked<\/a> out and told the principal. Then, he had to tell his parents<\/a>, the daycare workers, and a cop. Surprisingly, he never told the truth and stuck to his lie (via <\/span>Reddit<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hitchhiking is one way to travel<\/a> around for free. Even though it comes with risks, it’s still a fun way to save money<\/a> and meet interesting people. This Reddit user admitted the complete failure of one of their good ideas when they played hooky from school and hitchhiked in their sister’s truck. <\/span><\/p>\n Not only did he manage to end up two towns over, but he had to walk back, hitchhiked with a tranny, and still got caught by his parents. Even though it was an idiotic, epic fail, at least he has an entertaining story to tell (via <\/span>Pee Into Space <\/span><\/h2>\n
Hot Candle Wax <\/span><\/h2>\n
Kitchen Pool<\/span><\/h2>\n
Air Pistol Violation<\/span><\/h2>\n
Burned Cheesecake<\/span><\/h2>\n
High School Jerks<\/span><\/h2>\n
Be Mindful Where You Eat<\/span><\/h2>\n
Learning How To Drive<\/span><\/h2>\n
Unbuttoned Pants <\/span><\/h2>\n
Shaving Head <\/span><\/h2>\n
Mini Donut Maker<\/span><\/h2>\n
Back To The Future <\/span><\/h2>\n
Seduction Story<\/span><\/h2>\n
Climbing Through The Windows <\/span><\/h2>\n
‘Big D’<\/span><\/h2>\n
Big Lies <\/span><\/h2>\n
Hitchhiking And Hooky <\/span><\/h2>\n