Epic fails abound. We’ve all experienced failure (most of us, I assume), we all try to avoid it and some of us actually find it funny when others fail. Whether it’s a portrait that didn’t work out or bad luck on an ambitious venture, failure reminds us that we are not invincible.
This cluster is a look at the blunders that some innovators have made in the past. Some are funny and some make you ponder on just what went wrong.
51 Epic Fails
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Professional Photoshop Fails
Bodies Butchered, Contorted & Given the 'Twilight' Treatment
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Photoshop Fails
Complex Magazine Forgets to Digitally Touch Up Kim Kardashian
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Epic Ink Fail Comparisons
Bad Tattoo Pictures are Funny for Us
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Holiday Portrait Fails
These Awkward Family Christmas Photos are Just Plain Ugly
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Haute Couture Fails
10 Memorable Celebrity Wardrobe Malfunctions
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Freaky Facettoo Fails
Kimberley Vlaminck Sues Tattoo Artist for 56-Star Mistake
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Warning Sign Fails
These Signs Beg More Questions Than They Answer
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Internet Advertising Fails
Nonsensical Facebook Advertisements will Make You Laugh
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Failbooking
A Blog That Dedicates Itself to Mocking Social Media Mishaps
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Photoshop Cover Fails
The Vogue November 2009 Cover is Poorly Put-Together
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Fix-It Fails
Unsuccessful Attempts at Resourcefulness at 'There, I Fixed It'
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Failed Sexvertising
Matthew McConaughey's Film Made $36,497, Despite Gratuitous Nudity
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RED Failure
Massive Hype for (RED) Products Yields Only $11 Million?
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Retro Innovation Fails
Life Magazine Gallery Shows Inventions That Didn't Make the Cut
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Paternal Fashion Fails
The Dads in Short Shorts Blog is a Faux Pas Flashback
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Heinous Hair Fails
The Comb-Over Gets Its Own Site
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Abbreviated Fail Branding
Companies Named WTF, OMG & STD Could Give the Wrong Idea
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Smuggling Fails
The Creative Ways Dealers Import Their Substances
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Pregnancy Privacy Fails
London Fog Admits to Nixing Gisele's Baby Bump Out of Fall '09 Ads
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Intelligent Ad Fails
'Bad Contextual Ads' Captures Tragic Pairings of Ads & Context
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Viral Facebook Fails
Lamebook Brings Epic Wall Posts 'From Lame to Fame'
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Marriage Proposal Fails
Shimansky Jewelers Ad Campaign Caters to Gold-Diggers
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Television Caption Fails
Computer Mistakes Make for Viral Laughs
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Futuristic Auto Fails
10 Cringe-Worthy Concept Cars
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Celeb Endorsement Fails
Designers Get Michelle Obama's Vote (But Not the Public's)
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Fast Food Ad Fails
Pizza Hut Seafood Print Ad Has People Confused
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Search Engine Fails
Gmail, Google Ads & Google News Down Worldwide, Panic Ensues
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Publicity Stunt Fails
Balloon Boy Saga Becomes the Falcon Heene Hoax
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Viral Commercial Fails
Ask.com Ad Asks Who Wants a Deal, and the Answer is No One
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Epic Tanning Fails
Ridiculous Sunburns That Makes You Want to Reach for Aloe Vera
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Selling With Failure
Oprah Winfrey Dishes On Her Dramatic Weight Gain
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Cross-Promotional Fails
Burger King Un-Friends Facebook Over 'Whopper Sacrifice' Snafu
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3G iPhone Failure to Launch
Retrospective of Jobs' Epic Fail
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Shoes Inspired by Failure
The Reebok Struccess Sneaker
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Hilarious Print Fails
'Regret the Error' Helps You See Humor in Newspaper Gaffes
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Supercar Modification Fails
RicedExotics.com Proves Money Can't Buy Taste
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Test Flight Fails
Triboelectrification Prevents the Ares I-X Rocket Launch
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Funny Commute Fails
The 'Modes of Transportation Science Forgot' Photos Are Hilarious
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Algorithm Fails
Facebook Reconnect Feature Suggests Contacting Ex-Lovers & Dead Friends
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Live Television Fails
The Nintendo Wii Owns the Shopping Channel Host
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Compound Word Fails
Brunch Plus Lunch Does Not Equal Blunch
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Failed Kitsch
Ninja Disco and Kitty Snow Globes Rejected For Their Tackiness
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Failed Chandelier
'Always Wanted to be a Chandelier' Hanged Floor Light
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Legal Writing Fails
Texas Makes Massive Error That Accidentally Bans All Marriage
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Soccer Robot Fails
Hajime Sakamoto Puts a Ball in Front of a Robot & Hits the Walk Button
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Colossal Crowdsourcing Fails
Kraft Abandons Vegemite iSnack 2.0 Name
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Viral Mom Fails
Video Demonstrates How Not To Use a Leash for your Child's Safety
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Blackmail Fails
Late Show Producer Tries to Profit From David Letterman Affair
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Phone Fail Compensations
T-Mobile Sidekick Customers Receive $100 for Microsoft Error
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Creative Failures
The Telephone Tree
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Stimulus Check Fails
Social Security Administration Sends Money to the Deceased
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Filmic Curated Closets
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Vibrant Distressed Shoe Silhouettes
Converse and ADER ERROR Launched a Second Collaborative Drop
Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines
HVÓYA's Beauty in Chaos Capsule is Unique and Chic
AI Outfit Search Engines
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Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
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Falling-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
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Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits
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Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
France-Inspired High Jewelry Collections
Louis Vuitton Launches Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds
Globally Influenced Perfume Books
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70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Excuse-Providing Mock Cans
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Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs
Fendi and MAD Architects Join Forces on a Futuristic Capsule
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces
A Long-Lost Work from Gustav Klimt Will Embark on a Global Tour
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Fantastical Hyper-Utility Fashion Liness
Outlier's Fall 2024 is Titled IDEAS 7 - Dirty Dirty Jobs
Film-Inspired Whimsical Rental Homes
Airbnb Adds the Latest Addition to its Icons Program
Beauty Crime Mockumentaries
e.l.f.'s Cosmetic Criminals is a True Crime Parody Documentary
Artist-Created Luxury Beauty Packaging
clé de peau Beauté Taps Artist Florence Blanchard
Artful Beauty Metaverses
The Lancôme Happiverse Offers an Immersive Exploration of the Louvre
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
AI Headshot Generators
Airbrush Studio Can Create Professional Headshots from Selfies
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
Narrative-Driven Fashion Lines
The Outlier by Willie Norris Spring/Summer 2024 Theme is ‘Escape’
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Upcycled Tutu Couture
Aelis FW23 Repurposes Tutus from the Paris Opera
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Limited-Edition April Fool's Lines
Chamberlain Coffee Debuts the Oops Collection on April 1st
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Ukrainian Folktale-Inspired Fashion Collections
FROLOV Presents the Spring 2025 Collection
Snack Artwork Auctions
Inspired by a Viral Art Sale, Cheetos Listed Mischief by Chester on eBay
Sophisticated Technical Fall Fashion
Kaptain Sunshine Presents its New Range for the FW23 Season
Luxe Fall-Centric Fashion Capsules
mfpen Unveils its Latest Capsule for the FW23 Season
Surrealist Pink Pop-Ups
Hourglass Cosmetics is Hosting the Unreal Pop-Up Shop in NYC
Textile-Transformed Parisian Lofts
Isabelle Heilmann Transforms a Workshop to an Open Home
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Computer Symbol-Inspired Watch Designs
Anicorn Watches Releases the Spinning Beach Ball Watch
Philosophical Beauty Products Expansions
A.P.C. Drops a Skincare Range Inspired by a Special Quote
Meme-Inspired Sauces
Heinz's Limited-Edition Sauce Drops Revisit Fleeting Moments of Fame
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Collectible Circular Design Exhibitions
Isola Presents Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles
Christopher Kelly Explores Crochet with the Interwoven Project
Hand-Painted Collaborative Fashion
Sessions Art Club Joins Toogood on a New Collection
Feng-Shui Satirical Home Products
Yoojin Chung Introduces its Capturing Qi Collection
Artful Skateboard Deck Collections
Kraftwerk and Beautiful Losers Unveils the Kraftwerk Collection
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion
ERL Presents a Look at its FW24 Collection of Retro Themes
Sporting Moment-Inspired Fall Fashion
Admiral Sporting Goods Presents its New Capsule for FW23
NYC-Inspired Fall Fashion
Studio Nicholson Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Album-Inspired Clothing Capsules
Pacsun x Paris Hilton Present the Infinite Icon Collection
Avant-Garde Fall Apparel
Ahiri's F/W '23 Collection is a Fusion of Timeless Elegance & Modern Edge
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Visual Poetry Creation Tools
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Artful Custom Mirror Collections
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Artful Illusory Ads
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Flying Umbrella Prototypes
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Instant Photo Roast Generators
Zinger Turns Your Photos into Funny Roasts for Online Sharing
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
One-of-a-Kind Experimental Design Objects
Origin Made is Launching Experimental Editions
Collectible Phygital Sunglasses
Weekday & The Fabricant Created Two Artifact 001 Colorways
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear
Forét Presents its Latest Collection Designed for FW24
Second Chance Campaigns
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Functional Militaristic Fall Apparel
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Revamped Monolithic Galleries
The Revamped National Portrait Gallery Emphasizes Public Space
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
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Snacking Mishap Campaigns
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Nostalgic Collaborative High Fashion
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Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Professional AI Photo Studios
Business Portrait AI Creates Stunning Headshots in a Few Clicks
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Pixelated Furnished Eyewear Stores
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Stylized Portrait Generators
Face to All Can Create Oil Paintings and Whimsical Cartoons
Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions
Keita Miyazaki Unveils the Keita Miyazaki Exhibition
Ice Factory-Transformed Galleries
Malik Architecture Designs the IF.BE Gallery and Event Space
Kitchen-Inspired Chair Designs
Phillippe Starck and Alberto Alessi Design the Poêle Collection
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Inflated-Illusion Ceramic Capsules
Toykyo and HOme Studyo Join Forces on the Blow Up Collection
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Fantastical Tale-Inspired Fall Fashion
HERESY Unveils the Ground Work Collection for FW23
Job-Themed Obstacle Courses
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Parisian Eatery-Inspired Streetwear
L'As du Fallafel Gets its Own Collection of Merchandise
British Youth-Culture Photography Books
Alasdair McLellan Unveils his HOME and AWAY Photo Book
Image-To-Poetry Generators
The Data Poets Turns Images into Poetic Expressions
Coastal France-Inspired Fashion
Vilebrequin and Highsnobiety Join Forces on a Capsule
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Horizon-Inspired Fashion Capsules
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AAPI Heritage-Honoring Exhibitions
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AI-Powered Local Recommendations
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Growth-Inspired Spring-Ready Fashion
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Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
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Celebratory Odd Designs
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Inclusive Try-On Programs
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Wasp Perspective Beauty Campaigns
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Wedding Day Emergency Kits
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Novelty Polling Websites
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Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Artistic AI Photo Captions
PikPoet Bridges the Gap Between Imagery and Words
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Playful Dynamic Furniture Capsule
Another Human Presents the New Galliforms Collection
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection