Disappointment meets hilarity in this jaw-dropping roundup of architectural and design disasters. From wonky staircases to impractical furniture, these snapshots highlight how even the best intentions can lead to baffling outcomes. While some may elicit gasps, others spark laughter, proving that creativity sometimes misses the mark entirely. Lean into the humor of these questionable choices and let them remind you that bad design can be just as memorable as good design.
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"I can't charge my phone without the switch being on but the switch also turns the lamp on."
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CHAMPS!
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"A hay bag… with velcro"
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Life 40 begins at! Sure does!
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Just wow.
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"This isn't food. this is one of those slime/sand fidget things."
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"My local skatepark put SPONGE PADDING on the top of every ramp."
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"$1800/mo 1 bedroom apartment in NJ."
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That's just a jumbled mess, isn't it?
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"A combination no one has ever wanted. So awful I had to make my first post."
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"GO ALS!"
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"Opening aids for the ham that do not help with opening"
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"Sprinkle scented wax melts that look like sprinkles"
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OPEN THE DOOR!
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Nike really has socks that look this manky.
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"It Took Me a Year to Find the Switch For My Bathroom Fan."
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"A client's new stair rail that can't decide what style it is and where the handrail should have been. ( It's in a modern cottage Hamptons beach house)"