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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IKEA Unveils the Don't Worry, You Can Afford It Campaign
Villainous Mobile Device Accessories
The Disney Villains x CASETiFY Collection is Vibrant
Unexpectedly-Amusing Treats
Liquid Death's 'Misfortune Cookies' are a Parody
Videography Smartphone Cases
The 90 Degree Instinct Case Transforms the Samsung Galaxy Flip
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
Collaborative Sustainable Footwear
Nicole McLaughlin and Marrell 1TRL Presents the Moc-Laughlin
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
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Comforting Ketchup Bottles
Heinz Created a Take-Anywhere Emotional Support Ketchup Bottle
Exaggerated Seating Solutions
The Ode to Chair 14 by Jiri Krejcirik Honors the No. 14 Chair
Beer Insurance Policies
HeineCare by Heineken Protects UK Football Fans Against Spills
Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs
The Alchemist by JDO Satisfies Consumers' Desire for the Unexpected
Anti-Theft Phone Cases
JOAN London Created an "Unsnatchable" Phone Case to Deter Thieves
Stress-Relieving Snack Booths
I Scream for Yasso Rewards People for Releasing Frustration
Film-Inspired Condiment Ads
GUT New York Forms the Heinz Smiles Campaign to Celebrate Joker 2
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
Expressive Smart Home Displays
The 'Smart Pad' Concept by Kai Xia Has a Comical Personality
Kind Gardening Pop-Ups
Mrs. Meyer's Compassion Store Trades Generous Acts for Garden Essentials
Pool Slide Heeled Sandals
MSCHF Grabs Attention with the New Flipped Flop Shoe
Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
Spoof Wine Merchants
Aldi's "Justin Youraldi" Made Affordably Priced Wines Seem More Expensive
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Whimsical Film-Based Clogs
The Wicked x Crocs Collaboration Reinterprets the Witches of Oz
Emotion-Regulating Mobile Apps
Feeling Great is a New Therapy App by Psychiatrist Dr. David Burns
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces
A Long-Lost Work from Gustav Klimt Will Embark on a Global Tour
Mood-Boosting Haircare
Happy Hair People Combines Expert Haircare with Uplifting Fragrances
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Curated Neurobeauty Sets
selfmade's Neurobeauty Bundle Brings Ease to the Skin and Mind
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Beauty Crime Mockumentaries
e.l.f.'s Cosmetic Criminals is a True Crime Parody Documentary
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Horror Film-Inspired Footwear
A New Collection of Horrific Crocs Celebrates Halloween Ahead
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Fun Insurance Policies
M&M's Ice Cream & Lemonade are Protecting Summer Parties with "Funsurance"
Spooky Mashup Mayos
Heinz [Scarily] Good Monster Munch Mayo Features a Pickled Onion Flavor
Sickness Survival Kits
The Halls Man Cold Relief Kit Helps Sufferers Get Through Cold & Flu Season
Meticulously Crafted Rye Whiskeys
Fortune's Fool Recently Announced the Launch of The Overture
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
Condiment Spill Insurance Campaigns
Heinz Introduces the Ketchup Insurance Initiative
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
Graphic Luxurious Accessory Collabs
Anti Social Social Club's SS24 Boasts Premium Collaborations
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
Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs
Muddycap Designs the Playfully Dynamic Zoom Chair
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Dragon-Honoring Fortune Cans
MUJI Reveals a New Collection of Dragon-Themed Fukukan Charms
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Peanut Butter Dessert Jars
Jar Joy's Peanut Butter Cup Jars are Viral TikTok Desserts
Senior Noodle-Gifting Campaigns
A Shanghai Temple is Giving Free 'Longevity Noodles' to Residents
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Patient-Created Sneakers
The Doernbecher Freestyle XIX Collection Shares Six Storytelling Designs
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
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
Whisky-Filled Stockings
Fireball's Slappable Whisky Stocking Helps to Alleviate Holiday Stress
Complimentary Soup Trucks
The Good Humor Soup Truck is Sharing Free Soup in NYC
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
Villainous Board Game Campaigns
The Monopoly All is Fair Campaign Leans into Competition
Relatable Genderless Fragrances
NOYZ Makes Fragrances Inspired by Real Stories & Raw Feelings
Whimsical Premium Eyewear Collections
Gentle Monster Unveils the New Artful 2024 Collection
Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns
Corona's Emojiless Pledge Fights Digitization & Celebrates Reality
Artful Skateboard Deck Collections
Kraftwerk and Beautiful Losers Unveils the Kraftwerk Collection
Eerie Film-Inspired Apps
The 'Welcome To The Afterlife Generator' Transforms Selfies
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Furniture-Expressive Magazines
Flexform Creates the Somewhere Magazine to Highlight Designs
Mood-Enhancing Aromatherapy Devices
The Memoraphy Device Concept Dispenses Scents Based on Mood
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys
This Fortune Teller Squish Ball Reveals Answers with a Squeeze
Cheeky Refund Campaigns
Renault Introduces Relationship Breakdown Cover for Its Scenic SUV
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Polychromatic Paint-Splattered Cases
Brazen Introduces Its Mason60 Schizatto Keyboard Cases
Fashionable Wall Coverings
Designer Jenna Oritz and 'Schumacher' Team Up to Create Eclectic Prints
Champion Tax Ads
H&R Block's Ads Claim All Users are Tax Champions
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
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
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
Panadol Hosted the Art of Release Experience
Playful Designer-Made Objects
Yinka Ilori Objects Launches the Ojukokoro Collection
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Emoji-Based Mood Trackers
MoodTrack Helps Monitor Emotions in a Fun and Accessible Way
Work-Ditching Video Game Campaigns
Call of Duty's "Ghost Your Boss" Invites Players to Skip Work
Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences
Joelle Tindall Created the Unique Touch Egg Game
Snacking Mishap Campaigns
The Other Hand by Cheetos Shows Snackers Who Refuse to Put the Bag Down
Sunset-Sharing Apps
Sunshare is a Tool for Sharing Sunset Photography Around the Globe
Playful Design Exhibitions
Dina Adlouni and Tarlan Vaziri Farahani Presents Mushy Exhibit
Reality TV Show Collections
Dumbgood Debuts a New Jersey Shore-Inspired Apparel Collection
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
Caribbean-Inspired Canned Cocktails
Seagrams Escapes Jamaican Me Happiness Collection is Tasty
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Rapper-Backed Happiness Journals
Intelligent Change and Prince EA Release 'The 3x Happier Journal'
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
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
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
Mystery Search Engines
Mystery Search Shows You the Question of the Person Before You
Social Housing Unit Blocks
Joan J Fortuny & Alventosa Morell Arquitectes Forms 54 Social Housing
Cheese-Themed Entertaining Guides
'That Cheese Plate Wants to Party' Inspires Tasty Creations
Self-Expression Docu-Series
e.l.f. Beauty's Show Your(s)e.l.f Shares Stories of Bold Disruptors
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Emotive Cinematic Experiences
Movies Of Mood Selects Films Based on Your Current Feelings
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Heart-Shaped Decorative Pieces
Baccarat Unveils the Heartbreak Crystal Inspired by Emily in Paris
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
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
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Connective Daily Email Groups
Glory Morning Connects Like-Minded People Via Email
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Daily Stoic Wisdom
Stoiczone Sends Daily Philosophy Quotes to Your Inbox
Randomly Generated Wisdom Websites
Bottled Wisdom Helps Users with Motivational Quotes
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
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