Whether you think schadenfreude is moral or immoral, the innovations in this cluster prove that this emotion exists beyond a reasonable doubt.
Schadenfreude is an emotion that is essentially delight from disaster. It can come from poking fun at the poor image retouching done for a magazine or a spin through Failblog.org.
Many of the schadenfreude innovations featured below involve celebrities. That’s because many of us would love nothing more than to knock these famous faces right off of their exalted social pedestal personally.
Click through the slideshow and see what I mean. Are you guilty of experiencing schadenfreude?
40 Schadenfreude Innovations
Proof That People Delight in the Misfortune of Others:
Marissa Brassfield — May 3, 2009 — Pop Culture

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Professional Photoshop Fails
Bodies Butchered, Contorted & Given the 'Twilight' Treatment

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Disastrous Uber Editing
Famous Photoshop Bloopers

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Photoshop Fails
Complex Magazine Forgets to Digitally Touch Up Kim Kardashian
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Extreme Digital Makeovers
The Photoshop Diet
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10 Photoshop Disasters
From Missing BellyButtons to Giant Heads
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Photoshopped Normalcy
‘Less Idol' Shows Famous Faces Sans Famous Features
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Robot A-List Actresses
Photoshopped Celebrity Cyborgs
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Digital Dress Up
Celebrity Photoshopping Contest
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Blogs About Bad Image Editing
PhotoshopDisasters.com
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Photoshopped Body Commentary
If Tattoos Told the Truth
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Belly Button Airbrushing
Photoshopping Karolina Kurkova's Mystery Navel
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Reverse Photoshopping
Celebrities as Zombies
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Getting Fat for Publicity?
Was The Jessica Simpson Weight Gain Scandal A PR Stunt?
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Governmental Fun with Photoshop
More Iran Tech Pix Revealed
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A-List Monsters
Photoshopped Celebrity Ghouls
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Skewed Celebrity Schadenfreude
Unfoxing Megan Fox Photos
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Viral Celeb Weight Wars
Is New York Post Cartoon With Super-Obese Jessica Simpson Cruel or Comedy?
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Racist Photoshopping
L'Oreal Denies Whitening Beyonce
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Body Builder Photoshopping
Pumping Up The Stars
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Celebrity Curve Supporters
Curvy Jessica Simpson Supported By Heidi Klum, Nick Lachey, Carmen Elec
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Brand Killing Cross Promotions
Photoshop Marketing Fun
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Controversial Photoshopping
Modified Tom Cruise Contest
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Fighting Photoshop Rumors
Kim and Khloe Kardashian Defend PETA Ad
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PhotoShop Time-Lapse
Aging Angelina Video
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Sinister Super Villains
Photoshopping Celebrities' Dark Sides
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Photoshopping Pranks
Yearbook Employee Alters 30 Students, Hillarity Ensues
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Photoshopped Amputations
Tatler Magazine Cover is Totally Borked
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Anti-Republican Photoshopping
Technology to Advance the Agenda
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Capitalizing on Misfortune
Store Uses Jennifer Hudson Tragedy to Sell Gun Racks
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Animal Schadenfreude
Dogs With Cones Gallery
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Virtual Accident Gawking
Truckspills
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Photoshopped Concept Cars
Chrysler GEM Peapod Contest
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Anti-Republican Photoshopping
John McCain as Warmonger
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Schadenfreude on the Green
9 Golf Cart Crashes
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Digitally Doggified
Celebrity-to-Dog Photoshop Fusion
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Photoshopping Blunders Made Viral
Washington Post Embarrassed on Reddit
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Calling Earthquakes Acts of Karma
Sharon Stone Calls China Disaster Payback
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Chronicling Catwalk Disasters
Videographers Compile Collections of Vicious Runway Wipeouts
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Playfully Serious Designs
Nik Bentel Studio Pivots from the Whimsical to the Playfully Serious
Playful Pet Accident Campaigns
IKEA Unveils the Don't Worry, You Can Afford It Campaign
Unexpectedly-Amusing Treats
Liquid Death's 'Misfortune Cookies' are a Parody
Sound-Focused Ice Cream Ads
Magnum Ice Cream Ads Bring the Ultimate Sensory Experience to Life
Merit-Based Shareable Chocolates
Cadbury's Made to Share Packaging Rewards Acts of Kindness
Humorous Brand Campaigns
The Ikea Rewards Program Embraces Its Late Arrival with Humor
Collectable Wellness Products
The SpoiledChild X Jeremy Scott Drop 2 Offers the Future of Wellness
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
Spooky Film-Inspired Stationery Boxes
The Beetlejuice Be Happy Box Features Limited-Edition Goods
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Mischievous Nail Polish Collections
The Sally Hansen x Despicable Me 4 Collection is Playful
Exaggerated Seating Solutions
The Ode to Chair 14 by Jiri Krejcirik Honors the No. 14 Chair
Creative Online Social Networks
BuzzFeed Introduces the New BF Island Social Network
Anti-Theft Phone Cases
JOAN London Created an "Unsnatchable" Phone Case to Deter Thieves
Film-Inspired Condiment Ads
GUT New York Forms the Heinz Smiles Campaign to Celebrate Joker 2
Stress-Relieving Snack Booths
I Scream for Yasso Rewards People for Releasing Frustration
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Ketchup Dispenser Billboards
'Smack for Heinz' Helps Fans Complete Meals with a Favorite Condiment
Beer-Proof Ponchos
Heineken's Pint-cho Protects Sports Fans from Spilled Beer
Next-Gen Bourbon Campaigns
Worth the Envy by Angel's Envy Challenges Bourbon Culture Perceptions
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs
The Alchemist by JDO Satisfies Consumers' Desire for the Unexpected
Pool Slide Heeled Sandals
MSCHF Grabs Attention with the New Flipped Flop Shoe
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Kind Gardening Pop-Ups
Mrs. Meyer's Compassion Store Trades Generous Acts for Garden Essentials
Humorous Fun-Forward Ads
Six Flags Rolls Out Its 'Funsultant' Campaign to Prove Fun Is Serious
Spoof Wine Merchants
Aldi's "Justin Youraldi" Made Affordably Priced Wines Seem More Expensive
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Whimsical Film-Based Clogs
The Wicked x Crocs Collaboration Reinterprets the Witches of Oz
Personalized Entertainment Discovery Apps
Jim Lidestri's MoxieJam Focuses on Music, Movies & TV
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Whisky-Filled Stockings
Fireball's Slappable Whisky Stocking Helps to Alleviate Holiday Stress
Imperfect Cooking Campaigns
Knorr's #EffortIsEverything Campaign Celebrates Kitchen Mishaps
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Curated Design Initiatives
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Launches The Curious 100 List
Smile-Focused Running Campaigns
Goody's® Pain Relief Debuts Positivity-Focused Smile 20 Campaign
Curated Neurobeauty Sets
selfmade's Neurobeauty Bundle Brings Ease to the Skin and Mind
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Unconventional Awkwardly Seated Tables
The Uncomfortable Table by Capitalism Has 34 Legs
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Spooky Mashup Mayos
Heinz [Scarily] Good Monster Munch Mayo Features a Pickled Onion Flavor
Fun Insurance Policies
M&M's Ice Cream & Lemonade are Protecting Summer Parties with "Funsurance"
Sickness Survival Kits
The Halls Man Cold Relief Kit Helps Sufferers Get Through Cold & Flu Season
Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts
The Mio Smart Mirror Encourages Self-Motivation
Shareable Golden Biscuits
Nutella's #BiscuitsNBesties Celebrates Social Activity Groups
Innovative Foot Care Products
Barefoot Scientist Emphasizes Comfort and Relaxation
Feel-Good Ad Campaigns
Pella’s 'Make Life Brighter' Campaign Celebrates Home and Comfort
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Football-Based Chocolate Bar Campaigns
SNICKERS Presents the 'SatisFORTUNES' for NFL Fans
Surreal Eyewear Collections
Schiaparelli's Fetish Sunglasses Capsule Represents a Bold Evolution
Spoof Sparkling Water Cans
Liquid Death's Can of Art Pokes Fun at a Controversial Work of Art
Graphic Luxurious Accessory Collabs
Anti Social Social Club's SS24 Boasts Premium Collaborations
Fun-Centered Social Platforms
BuzzFeed Island Makes Internet Experiences Joyful & Quirky Again
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Clean-Label Macaroni Meals
Goodles' Deluxe Mac and Cheese is Indulgent & Exceptionally Nutritious
Pet-Protecting Holiday Insurance
Figo Pet Insurance Unveiled Thanksgiving Counter Surf Insurance
Viral Criminal Merchandise
'I Can Fix Him' T-Shirt Design Goes Viral on Social Media
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
Social Content Creators
SmilesFlow Lets You Create Unique, Interactive Content for Sharing
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Humorous Energy Drink Campaigns
Lucky Energy Debuts the Shangry Campaign
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Bean-Filled Chocolate Eggs
UKSnackAttack Shares Imaginative "Snackfishing" Content on Instagram
Cookie Gifting Campaigns
Last Crumb Wants to End "Garbage Gifting" with #DestroyMediocrity
Playfully Patterned Adventurewear
TNF x Yinka Ilori Inspires Optimism No Matter the Weather
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Comedic Christmas Parodies
'Reinfell' Ad Brings Rudolph’s Downfall to Life in Hilarious Spoof
Do-Good Pizza Taste Tests
The Good Tastes Better Social Experiment Sees Purpose Impact Perception
Upifting Floral Fragrances
5 SENS' Happy Tears Eau de Parfum Shares "Serotonin in a Spray"
Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns
Corona's Emojiless Pledge Fights Digitization & Celebrates Reality
Internet Humor News
The Daily Snoo Turns Hilarious Reddit Trends Into Satirical News
Eerie Film-Inspired Apps
The 'Welcome To The Afterlife Generator' Transforms Selfies
Snack Artwork Auctions
Inspired by a Viral Art Sale, Cheetos Listed Mischief by Chester on eBay
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs
Muddycap Designs the Playfully Dynamic Zoom Chair
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Mood-Enhancing Aromatherapy Devices
The Memoraphy Device Concept Dispenses Scents Based on Mood
Furniture-Expressive Magazines
Flexform Creates the Somewhere Magazine to Highlight Designs
Nostalgic Taiwanese Dining Experiences
Taiwan's 'A Joy' Introduces a Menu with 300 Delicacies
Cheeky Recliner-Focused Campaigns
The Lovesac Company Changes the Social Image of the Recliner
Cheeky Refund Campaigns
Renault Introduces Relationship Breakdown Cover for Its Scenic SUV
Viral Face Generators
CrazyFace Generates Fun, Viral YouTube Faces from a User's Photos
Playful Structural Furniture Series
The New Palma Collection of Designs Boasts a Mosaic Design
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Rental App Holiday Campaigns
Airbnb Presents its Santastrophe Campaign Following Santa Claus
Instant Inspirational Quotes
Quotz Offers Quick Curated Inspirational Quotes for Businesses
Fan-Powered Reality Competitions
Little Caesars' Pretzel Crust Island Engages YouTube Viewers
Fashionable Wall Coverings
Designer Jenna Oritz and 'Schumacher' Team Up to Create Eclectic Prints
Satirical Girl Scout Cookies
The MSCHF Scout Cookies Spoof an American Tradition
Cookie-Inspired Vanilla Creme Tubes
Oreo Honors Broken Cookies with the Art of Kintsugi
Avant-Garde Theatrical Experiences
Coffee Oysters Champagne Hosts the 'Sweet Sorrow' Play
Branded Happiness-Focused Studies
Garmin and Researchers from Harvard University & Others Partner
Plug Socket-Cladded Armchairs
India Mahdavi and Arbel Join on the Smiley Chair Design
Biologically Shaped Musical Gadgets
The Balls in Concert Ad Brings Testicular Cancer Awareness
Career Reflection Journals
'Being Honest by Ignacio' Offers Real Advice for Work and Life Growth
Emoji-Based Mood Trackers
MoodTrack Helps Monitor Emotions in a Fun and Accessible Way
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Carefree Adventure Fragrances
Detour by NOYZ Fragrances Captures the Joy of the Scenic Route
Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences
Joelle Tindall Created the Unique Touch Egg Game
Charming Creepy Collectibles
Deddy Bears Unbox from Coffins with Autopsy Reports
Snacking Mishap Campaigns
The Other Hand by Cheetos Shows Snackers Who Refuse to Put the Bag Down
Spirit Brand Sick Notes
The Fireball Sick Note Service Gets Darts Fans Out of Work
Emotional Short Films
Johnson & Johnson’s New Emotional Film Sheds Light on Severe Depression
Auto-Centric Short Films
BMW’s 'Relax. We Care.' Campaign Turns Chaos into a Cinematic Ride
Polarizing Hard Candies
Malört Sucks Candies Began as an April Fool's Day Joke But Became Real
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Text Satire Generators
SatirifyMe Turns Ordinary Text Into 18th-Century-Style Satirical Wit
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Social Media Blockers
Antisocial Blocks Social Media, Increasing Focus With Financial Incentives
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Doodling Mental Health Apps
The 'Scribble Journey' App Encourages Art to Explore Emotions
Job-Themed Obstacle Courses
Mike's Jobstacle Course Challenges People to Experience "Easy" Work
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
Social-First Snack Comedies
Pretzelized's Hybrid Snacks and Comedic Series Sparks Fun Debates
Outrageous Toe-Like Sandal Charms
Crocs Introduces the Polarizing Toe Jibbitz for its Shoes
Personal Mood-Centered Entertainment
Moodflix Offers a Diverse Range of Content Based on Your Mood
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Self-Expression Docu-Series
e.l.f. Beauty's Show Your(s)e.l.f Shares Stories of Bold Disruptors
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Entertainment Tracker Apps
Flickd Lets Users Track, Discuss, and Get Recommendations on Media
Philanthropic Whiskey Campaigns
Misunderstood Whiskey Co. Introduces 'Have a Toddy, Help Somebody'
Disaster-Striken New Furniture Exhibits
Ben Willett Showcases the Future Perfect Exhibit
Heart-Shaped Decorative Pieces
Baccarat Unveils the Heartbreak Crystal Inspired by Emily in Paris
Humorous Losers-Focused Campaigns
Miller Lite Introduces the League Losers Billboards
Event Photo Solutions
JoyCapture Brings Disposable Camera Fun to Digital Event Guests
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Daily Inspirational Quotes
Models of Life Offers Real, Inspirational Quotes and Narratives
Personalized Visual Catalogues
With Jotly, users can streamline their online discoveries
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Enchanting Folklore-Inspired Hotels
Marcel Wanders Designs the Kimpton BEM Hotel in Budapest
Niche Number-Focused Community Forums
37 Heaven is a Place for Users to Celebrate the Number 37
Grey Scale Browser Extensions
AntiSocial Makes Webpages Seem Dull to Enhance Productivity
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Community-Driven Public Maps
Happy Face Local Updates Allows Users to Comment on Neighborhood Maps
Joyfully Curated Homepages
Curations.club is a Digital Platform to Share What You Love