It is a scientific fact that women live longer than men for many reasons. Apart from scientific fact, men are just prone to having poorly planned ideas. From extreme window cleaning to not thinking before doing something, it is a surprise that men have made it this far. We have collected these hilarious yet scary photos of men in dangerous situations that will make you question why they thought that would be a good idea.
1. Who Gave Him A Bow And Arrow?
You must be wondering how they got themselves into this situation, and we were thinking the same thing. Even the nurse looks confused.
Never, ever, give a young boy a bow and arrow because he might just use his father as target practice.
2. He Was Not Thinking About Saftey
It is ironic that he is hanging a sign up about safety yet there were no thoughts about safety running through his mind
Maybe he is taking the sign down because the company decided to make safety a second priority.
3. “Let’s Put A Trampoline On The Roof. It Will Be Awesome.”
They had finally managed to drag the trampoline to the roof and get it outside when their mom caught them.
They were just seconds away from the thrill of a lifetime or an untimely death.
4. The Headline Says It All
The city wants to know if this is their dumbest policeman. People are in disbelief that an officer would do something so idiotic. The newspaper says, “Even if the gun was made safe, mistakes can happen.”
Don’t officers go through training on how to handle a gun? Was this man fired from the force? Also, what was the reason he sat on it like this in the first place?
5. Protect Your Hair
While protecting your dreads may be important, protecting your head on a construction site is the whole point of a hard hat.
He has priorities and they include protecting his luscious locks. Clearly, his brain is not as important
6. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
We see potential instability in this ladder’s future. What was he planning to do when the tree falls and the saw is still running?
Where is the woman is his life to tell him this is a bad idea? Let’s hope he is ok and not cutting any more trees down.
7. “How Do I Get Down From Here?”
He managed to get up there to change the lightbulb, but how does he expect to get down?
Who designed this building, and how did they expect someone to change the lightbulb? What would you do?
8. This Looks Like Great Idea, No Danger Here
This man thought it would be a nice present to wash his mother’s windows for Mother’s Day even though she lives on the 30th floor. Why would he do this without thinking about falling?
In one gust of wind, he could have ruined Mother’s Day forever. This was a nice idea but not well thought out.
9. Defying Gravity…For Now
“Hey, Brad, watch this!” “Ok, Chad, but let me get my beer first.” Brad and Chad didn’t think this idea through but decided to try it anyway.
Let’s hope the broom didn’t hit the side of the pool or else he is in for a world of pain. Maybe he was trying to be like Harry Potter, who knows.
10. “What’s Going On Out There?”
Those icicles look very sharp and close to his head. One even looks like it about to go into his ear!
So maybe it is a depth perception thing, and he isn’t in any kind of danger. Still, it would be dumb for someone to willingly put their head out of that window.
11. Innovative
This is a pretty creative (and dangerous) way to transport a ladder without a car. What would happen if the man in front sped up just a tiny bit?
Also, the man in the back is not wearing a helmet, but he probably wasn’t thinking about safety, to begin with.
12. At Least He Has His Rubber Boots On
What happens when there is water that has electrical wires running through it? The water can electrocute you. Maybe he thought it would be smart if he wore rubber boots.
Ok, so the power must be turned off if he was playing with it because no one can be that dumb, right?
13. “Must Reach This One Spot”
First of all, how did he climb up there? Second, what happens when his wife comes home and tries to move the door?
This guy must have been a cat in a past life because that is the only way he could have managed to get on top of the door on his own.
14. When Shipping Charges Are Too Expensive
The one time you decide to drive your bike and the store happens to be having an amazing sale.
Sometimes risking your life to get your new tv home is worth the deal. He should at least be wearing a helmet.
15. He Is Auditioning For Cirque Du Soleil
Out of all the dangerous situations on this list, this has to be the safest. The worst thing to happen would be that he falls in the pool which he seems prepared for.
Out of all the things he could pick in his house, it is funny that he chose to stand on a rocking horse.
16. A Bucket For His Head And A Helmet For His Handle Bars
Why would you put a bucket on your head when there is a proper helmet sitting right in front of you?
The bucket also looks too small for his head, so how did he get it on? That is the biggest question.
17. Seems Like Good Pretection
Does this man not know that plastic melts quite easily? One of those sparks can hit his face an easily melt the bag to his face.
How do these people function in life when they make such dumb decisions for simple tasks.
18. That Is Not How It Is Supposed To Work
There is supposed to be a proper machine that controls the scaffold. While this may seem safe, there is always the possibility that one of the weights shifts and then it is all over.
The Occupational Saftey and Health Administration would not approve of these working conditions.
19. Jesus Take The Wheeeeelll
Young boys are notorious for doing dangerous things. Take this picture, for example. One of them thought that that small ramp would be a big enough jump to make it over the boy lying on the ground.
Also, the kid in the background looks like he knew none of this would work, but no one wanted to listen to him, so he decided to keep quiet and enjoy his ice pop.
20. He Is Very Trusting That They Won’t Drop Him
“Don’t worry, we are holding onto you.” He must really trust his coworkers to hold onto him and not let go.
If he slips, there is no way they will be able to hold onto him by just his sweater.
21. When You Can’t Find A Ladder, Make One Out Of People
“Sorry boys, there have been budget cuts so we can’t afford to get you a ladder.” What are they supposed to do now? They should make a human ladder of course.
How did the top person climb up there? This is an impressive human ladder and we want to know how they managed to perfect it.
22. This Is Scary Just To Look At
This man and his friend went cycling on the Cliffs of Moher. They don’t seem to be afraid, but what if they lost balance or their tire slipped on some lose gravel?
Wouldn’t you be scared to even walk on that small ledge? It looks like it is just barely wide enough for the tire, let alone a person’s foot.
23. When You Refuse To Carry Something Up The Stairs
When you hear a knock on your window and it is the delivery man. You must be wondering why they are at your window and not your door.
The phrase, “can you give me a lift” was somehow lost in translation here. What could possibly go wrong?
24. Supportive Friends
That is one way to make sure the person doesn’t fall off the ladder. It is comforting to know that he has such supportive friends
What is he even doing that requires him to stand on a rusty old ladder being supported by a plank of wood?
25. “Dude, Hold My Beer”
We can imagine that this stunt didn’t end the way he expects. There are a few possible outcomes here. First, he hits the pile and flies off into the stairs.
Second, he lands on the pile of mattresses, and they all pop, leaving him injured and without a place to sleep.
26. He Didn’t Want To Ruin A Perfectly Good Shovel
This man is a workplace safety legend. What would make you confidently stick your leg into a wood chipper?!?! He is holding a shovel which could have been used instead of his leg!!
He must be thinking, “handle of shovel or leg…well I have had this trust shovel since the winter of ’99. My leg will go in instead.”
27. Shopping Carts Are Good For More Than Just Shopping
This would have been smart if he had put stoppers behind the wheels of the cart, but no, that would be too smart.
He looks like a professional so why does he only have a small ladder and a shopping cart, of all things.
28. Accident Waiting To Happen
The guy in the middle knows this is a bad idea and he is holding his eyes closed praying nothing goes wrong.
Did someone tell them to start messing with a warhead? They must have miss understood when their commander told them to “knock it off.”
29. Just An Average Day In The Neighborhood
Flipflops, check. Inside out basketball shorts, check. Doing something stupid and dangerous, check. All these things add up to a dumb plan made by teenage boys.
What was he trying to accomplish by standing on the moving car and holding onto the fridge? There has to be a good explanation.
30. “No Drinking Or Eating”
There is a sign that clearly states no eating or drinking is allowed. So what do these men do? Let’s throw a party in here with food and drinks.
Even though the signs are for the room behind the door, it probably isn’t one hundred percent safe to be eating and drinking that close to it.
31. When The Yoga Classes Pay Off
“Mike, you have been taking those yoga classes right?” “Uh, yeah.” “Ok, can you get into a tabletop position, I need to stand on your back.”
Let’s all pray that he is keeping his core tight so he doesn’t let the other man fall.
32. Now Slide To The Left…
This is the painter’s version of the cha-cha slide. It is highly advanced. They are skilled painters and dancers, a useful combination.
They just have to be careful they don’t close their legs too tight or else that is going to be a pretty painful fall.
33. Did They Run Out Of Real Obstacles?
When you are playing poker with your buddies, and you have nothing left to bet, but you refuse to give up hope, so they decide what happens if you lose.
The guy on the left seems to find this dangerous stunt pretty comical. Wouldn’t you like to know the context behind this picture because we want to.
34. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
It is nice to see that he is upcycling, but this is still not the proper face protection for this job. It is slightly better than the guy with the plastic bag at least.
If he is on a worksite, why didn’t they provide him with the proper gear to do this job?
35. Forklifts On Forklifts
How many forklifts does it take to get lift this to the top floor? Did the boss approve of this method?
Sometimes ideas may seem great in your head and they should stay in your head instead of becoming a hazard to your life.
36. You Can See The Sparkle In His Eyes
Unlike the past two men, this guy gave up on any kind of facial protection. Does he not realize this is extremely dangerous?
This is a great way to lose your eyebrows, eyelashes, and eyes. That must be painful.
37. Who Is Supposed To Be Controlling This?
Is he sure he wants to trust an unattended machine to hold that piece of cement over his head? Instead of anyone helping him, someone decided to take this picture instead.
Hopefully, no one comes along without seeing him and thinks that the block was left up by mistake, and tries to put it back in its place.
38. “Think Safety, Work Safely”
Was he thinking of safety? No. Was he working safely? Also no. Despite the drill in his hand, he does not look like he is supposed to be up there.
Where is this and what is he trying to fix without any other tools or assistance.
39. “How’s It Hanging?”
Why is the man on the left just hanging out like there is no work to be done? Also, the water looks like it could take the ladder away at any moment.
While it looks like a fun place to hang out, there must be a better use of his time than sitting around watching someone else do dangerous work.
40. The Mighty Thor
At that moment, he knew he shouldn’t have let his friend throw the hammer. Seconds later, his teeth were all gone, probably.
His friend is mighty Thor, and he is going to be mighty thor tomorrow.
41. He Might Be Wining After This Fall
He just had to have the wine bottle in the back of the top shelf.
Why couldn’t he take the wine he was able to reach? He is making his life so much more difficult.
42. Is That Fire?
We have so many questions regarding this picture. Are these the boys from earlier all grown up? Did they still think this would be a good idea? Also, why is there a fire?
It’s also amazing that he is riding a bike that has a basket on it. It would make him that much cooler if he pulled off this stunt.
43. At Least He Harnessed Himself To The Ladder
Is someone giving away all the Ikea furniture for free? Also, if he is harnessed to the ladder and the ladder falls, what protection does he have?
Isn’t it also dangerous to be holding onto power lines? What is this man thinking? Probably nothing.
44. There Has To Be A Better Way To Do This
“Ok, I’ll hold onto your legs while you finish the job. Don’t worry I got you.” The person holding him looks so disinterested that if he got a text, he would probably let go of the other guy.
The only other way to do this would most likely be with a ladder, and we all know what happens with men and ladders.
45. “I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends”
“Hey Pappaw can you bring your tractor down the road to help me and Cletus out real quick?”
This looks like a dangerous game of human Jenga. How many people does it take to change a lightbulb?
46. Seems Sturdy
This looks like an accident waiting to happen. While paint cans may be made out of metal, and seem sturdy, it probably isn’t safe to put it on top of a ladder and stand on it.
If he wobbles even a little, he will be tumbling down. And, that paint will be over his clean floors and freshly painted walls.
47. Use Your Friends Wisely
Do you trust your friends enough to not drop the ladder that is holding you up? Would you even put yourself in this position?
The guy on the ladder doesn’t seem to be nervous about his friend letting go. Hopefully, his friend’s arms don’t get tired, that would be bad.
48. “Take My Picture, I’m Going To Use It For My Tinder”
Well if smoking doesn’t kill you, doing this might. He seems to have done this before based on his missing eyebrows.
Probably not the safest decision considering he is in a room full of gas tanks that are probably flammable.
49. He Forgot How To Use The Ladder
Maybe this was a genius idea or pure stupidity. Who knows? We are pretty sure the ladder is supposed to be used the other way around, but we aren’t experts.
He had to be creative to figure this one out. Although, the top of ladders aren’t for standing, so they probably shouldn’t be used as a base to hold your weight.
50. Creative Cleaning Strategy
How did he manage to get up there? Did he slide from the other side? It must be hard to slide backward on such a thin ledge.
This must be normal because no one seems to be looking at the strange man mopping the ledge.
Hilarious Prom Photos That Nobody Will Ever Forget
Brenda Miller
This article was originally published on 24/7Mirror
Prom night: the excitement is palpable, the music is loud, the hormones are… definitely making everyone awkward. As much as we love to imagine that prom night is some magical and romantic night that you’ll never forget, the reality often clashes with the dream. After putting out a request for the most embarrassing and hilarious prom photos out there we were rewarded with prom photos that will make you switch between hysterical laughter and a pound of cringe. We know that these photos will transport you back to your high school “golden days,” all while giving you the biggest laugh of your day.
A Little Too Much ‘Young Love’
Isn’t it just wonderful to be young and in love? Quite nothing in this world compares to it, so it’s always important to remember and enjoy every single second of it. Even if that means taking an awkward photo or two, who cares? Clearly, this young couple doesn’t, since they can’t keep their hands off each other.
And though we’d like to say that there is a time and a place for things to get a bit steamy, they seem to be up for showing their love for each other the same second their profile picture was taken. As awkward as they are, they look kind of cute though.
Try Explaining This One To Your Parents
This funny couple certainly took their originality to a whole other level. Instead of choosing to take just another regular prom photo, you know, the typical side-by-side picture, they chose something else.
Either that, or she is actually trying to send out a message with the pose she chose, as it seems like she is pretending to be about to slap the guy, and he is seriously scared. In any case, they both look stunning and will forever have an original prom photo to reminisce about.
He Cannot Keep His Eyes Away
Sometimes, we can just not take our eyes off the person we like. And this guy is one of those people. In the hilarious picture, he was caught staring at his date, without being able to hide his awe for the girl sitting next to him.
But he did so in a way that became a little bit much, and we’re guessing that many people felt uncomfortable about it, including her. Seriously, if you absolutely have to look, then at least try to make it less obvious, you know?
Photobombed In The Creepiest Way
We can’t really point out if one of the girls in the picture was the date of the guy in the back, but there is no doubt that he wishes he was in that photo too. Instead, he is standing behind them while holding a bouquet of flowers and looking real disappointed and even creepy.
Looking at the bright side though, at least the girls seem to be having a good time.
A Strange Carpet Ride
We don’t really get what is happening in this picture, but let’s just go with the flow for the sake of the awkwardness in it. The two teenagers certainly deserve to get props for how much effort they both put into this photo.
They certainly decided to think outside of the box for this one, and well, they easily succeeded in creating one of the most original prom photos we’ve ever seen! That’s not to say that their pose isn’t weird though, because even though we’re not there, it kind of makes us a little bit uncomfortable.
Can We Get Some Context Please?
The guy in this picture looks so happy while he poses on his prom day. For some reason, he is also holding a random sewing machine, as if his background didn’t look bad enough.
He seems completely oblivious to the fact that someone was just in an accident, only a few moments before he is posed for his photo. One thing’s for sure, the entire thing makes for a sadly great photo.
Incoming!
When prom night comes, we get all dressed up and seriously look forward to the wonderful evening ahead of us. In many ways, we can’t even believe the moment is there since we have waited in anticipation for so long. But then, when the time comes to take the magical photos that will always remind us of these special moments, just imagine someone ruining it?
How annoying. And that’s exactly what this guy in the back did. He simply decided to photobomb his friends’ photo by making an unforgettable face, and that is literally all anyone will remember about this photo.
The Staring Game Is Strong
Well, that’s just not a nice thing to do young man! We understand, his prom date looks absolutely stunning, and is wearing a dress that he can’t simply stop looking at. But his staring game is so strong that it might be making others slightly uncomfortable. But we all know how those teenager hormones are killers sometimes, leaving young boys and girls going completely crazy whenever they see a bit of cleavage or some very prominent muscles.
Good thing this cameraperson caught the entire inappropriate moment on camera, and this guy will be forever reminded of the moment he couldn’t keep his eyes away from his date’s cleavage. But looking at the positive side of things, at least he only had eyes for her!
Pick-A-Boo Dad
It is always so scary when dads have the quirkiest sense of humor. We never know when they’re going to use it, and unfortunately for this girl, her dad was ready to strike as soon as she was ready to go to prom.
Out of the blue, her dad decided to play pick-a-boo and to create a photo that would become so cringy in the end. We can only imagine what this girl felt when she saw the photo afterward.
Blink And You’ll Miss It
Closing your eyes at the exact moment that a shot is taken is the absolute worst! Seriously, it’s never fun to take an important photo and to realize too late that your eyes were actually closed. That’s what this poor guy experienced on his prom day.
At least these days we get to take several photos as soon as we realize that our eyes were closed. Imagine back in the days when we only had one or two chances, and if we ruined it, our prom photos would be ruined and unchanged forever!
When You’re Supposed To Choose Between Two Dates But Find A Third Option
For a love triangle, these three are totally rocking and owning theirs! The guy not only decided to take two stunning girls to prom, but he also wanted to make sure that they both knew he was dedicated to both of them equally.
The solution for that? To wear perfectly colored outfits – each of the girls wore a colorful dress to which the guy matched with each half of his outfit.
Equally Awkward Attire
There is nothing any of us can say that will take away the fact that these two couples look incredible in this photo. Their matching outfits really worked out for them. Even though ’70s clothes aren’t always a favorite by many, these plaid outfits were probably amongst the few things that were awesome back then, and these two teenagers knew exactly how to rock them.
It’s also really cool that the girl decided to defy traditional rules and went on with her cool suit instead of a fancy prom dress.
Riding A Llama In Style
Who on this earth thinks about including a llama in their prom photos? These guys. We have no idea what they had in their minds, what we do know, is that they wanted to make their prom night special and so they went and did it.
And how did they do it? Well, instead of choosing to make an entrance with a fancy vintage car or a limo, they chose something a little bit more unusual, a llama. Yes, folks, these teenagers literally posed for their prom photo with a llama in the middle, and we’re certain that no one will ever forget it.
An Unfortunate Event
Oh man, if this is not one of the most unfortunate pictures we’ll be seeing on this list, then we’re not too far from it. Someone had the not-so-brilliant idea to get everyone standing on a bridge for a group photo. Sadly, they didn’t consider the fact that the added weight could possibly become a problem, which it did.
The inevitable happened when the entire thing tipped over, and one by one, the prom kids began falling into the water. Though the moment must have totally sucked, at least they can laugh together about it today.
Wearing Shorts To Prom
Feeling like wearing a pair of shorts to prom, why not? Clearly, this guy saw no boundaries out there when he decided to wear a pair of wonderful shorts to the prom. We’re assuming it was hot or something, or he simply wanted to defy prom culture.
His date looks absolutely stunning next to him, and she doesn’t seem too bothered by the guy wearing shorts. While it may be kind of inappropriate to wear them to prom, props to him for doing whatever he felt was right.
The Superhero Prom Dates
Now here’s a pair of very creative guys who were like, “Why don’t we wear some superhero costumes to prom?” And though some may say that that was going a little bit overboard, Batman and Spiderman here seemed to be very pleased with their decision.
And their dates obviously look stunning and seem to find it cool to go with superheroes as their dates to prom. They for sure had a total blast that evening!
Every Possible Color
Now, how cool is this? The group of guys thought together about the most creative thing they could do to make their prom day even more fun, and we’re guessing that they got to the perfect solution.
Instead of wearing a suit, they decided to go for some really colorful outfits perfectly contrasting with one another. Their color coordination definitely flies on this one, and they get to have this awesome photo to remember the big day.
Another Photobomb
It’s inevitable that a few prom photos will have a person or two photobombing. But this guy’s photobomb skills are so sharp that we are close to believing that they are some of the best we’ve ever seen!
He is literally hiding behind the bushes while the clueless guy is happily smiling at the camera as he poses for his memorable prom photo.
A Fish As A Prom Date
It’s impossible not to feel a little bit bad for this guy. We’re not sure if this was a joke, but if it wasn’t, the poor kid probably didn’t deserve to stand there alone with a huge fish as a date.
Many of us know how hard it can be to not be the popular kid in school, so it is somewhat painful to see the lonely guy. On the other hand, if this joke was his own doing, then props to him for rising up and not caring about what others think.
The Devil Goes To Prom
This is pretty creepy, that’s for sure. I mean, we’ve seen people wearing so many different costumes to prom, but nothing was ever like what this guy is wearing.
Who on earth would think of going to prom wearing a devil costume? At least the couple was in sync, as they both wore their fair share of devilish stuff, and all that matters is that they’re happy, right?
When You Come Wearing The Same Thing As The Room
You know how things go. You just wake up at your regular time in the morning, look for your favorite dress, do everything in your power to look really nice, and then boom!
You look at the curtains in your house and realize that what you’re wearing is exactly the same color as the curtains and even the same material. So well done to this girl for owning the outfit and taking a photo right in front of the embarrassing curtains.
So Many Prom Dates, How To Choose?
Well, good for you, man! The guy is surely making an impression, or at least he is feeling himself posing next to so many dates! Clearly, he managed to snag not just one date to prom, nor two, he actually convinced three young women that he was the right date for them.
And as cool as it looks, we hope the girls don’t let the guy break their hearts with all of his “coolness.”
Taking Mrs. Robinson To Prom
So, something about this picture is a tiny bit weird. Okay, maybe it’s more than a tiny bit, the photo just confuses us a little bit. The boy is so adorably dressed in his grey suit, which is not so awkward and tacky like many prom suits out there.
But then it seems like he is either taking one of his teachers to prom, his mom, or a much older date. They do look adorable though.
The Dad Is Not Happy
Many dads love showing just how unhappy they are with the entire prom date situation, and so they do their best to make sure their daughter’s date knows where they stand.
And this dad made sure that the guy knew his little girl was very precious to him. We guess that it can take a little while for dads to realize the fact that their daughters eventually get all grown up.
A Cardboard Date
Here’s another idea for when you realize you don’t have a date to prom but you still want to take those cute photos. You can always just create a cardboard person the size of a real one, and do the photoshoot exactly how you want it.
Take this girl for example. She is probably a fan of Doctor Who, so she took matters into her own hands and created her own date made of the series’ main actor.
The Wonderful Stormtrooper
Take a look at this guy who also decided to dress up in a completely different outfit for his prom night. We are even starting to suspect that maybe some girls really do love to have a date as unusual as this one for their prom night.
The stunning girl looks so good in her bronze dress and really fancy hairdo, and her date, well… her date is apparently a storm stopper.
Challenging Gender Norms
Nothing like taking every opportunity to challenge some societal rules, right? They are all just socially constructed anyway. So these teenagers totally rocked their “reversed” outfits when the guy decided to go for that wonderful corsage and dress, and the girl went for the suit.
And the best thing of all is that they did it all together, rocking it in the best ways possible.
Is That Barney?
We always suspected that Barney had a bit of a way with the ladies, and this photo is definitely proof of that. But what motivates someone to dress up as Barney for their prom is really beyond our understanding.
One thing’s for sure, everyone will certainly remember the guy/girl who decided to dress up as Barney for their prom, so at least there’s that. Whether they want it or not, the attention is all on them.