People Who Cut So Many Corners They’re Basically Working With Circles
There are proper ways to go about solving problems. They involve taking the necessary steps to make sure all of the rules of engineering are thoroughly followed. These people did not go through any of those steps or follow any of those rules.
Keep reading to see a makeshift shoe dryer, a pair of Crocs that are more than just a comfort item, and a homemade wheelchair. Some of the items on this list are absolutely insane.
How Are They Supposed To See This?
If someone needs help with blindness, they probably can't read the message or the phone number on this pen. I wouldn't trust someone who can't put braille on a pen to help anyone with blindness.
A Plank For A Steering Wheel
This person broke the steering wheel on his lawnmower, so he attempted to make a new one out of a plank of wood. At least now he can say that he drives a stick.
How Not To Fix Broken Glass
Someone broke a pane of glass in this school window, and instead of installing a new pane of glass, the maintenance team just put a plank of wood in front of it.
A Homemade Wheelchair
We've seen all kinds of wheelchairs, but we've never seen a wheelchair that looks like this. This is just a lawn chair sitting on a wheelchair frame. Is this even safe?
A DIY Water Spout
This water spout broke off, so whoever lives in this building decided to make one himself with a bunch of water bottles. I mean, it's not pretty, but I guess it's working.
Holding The On Button
This washing machine likes to turn itself off, so the person who owns it came up with a creative solution. All you need is a clamp and then you don't have to buy a whole new washing machine.
That's Not A Nest
This mother pigeon didn't try very hard to make a nest for her eggs. She basically just threw some sticks on the ground. This is what we in the business call "phoning it in."
Turning A Hammer Into A Mallet
This person needed a mallet for some reason, but he didn't have a mallet. All he had was a hammer and a few elastic bands. Well, it turns out that that was all he needed.
A Clock On A Clock
The bigger clock hanging from the ceiling is broken, so instead of fixing it, someone just strapped a smaller, working clock on top of it. Talk about cutting corners... This is not a job well done.
How Not To Heat A Pool
There are lots of legitimate ways to heat your outdoor swimming pool, but this is definitely not one of them. There's no way that the water in that pool is clean now.
This One Is Actually Pretty Good
Okay, I know this student was just trying to get his homework done while doing the least amount of work possible, but this might be the best haiku I've ever read.
When You Don't Have A Lock...
This person didn't have a lock that was big enough to fit their shed doors, so they made a lock out of a smaller padlock and a wrench. It seems to be working.
Keeping The Dog In
This dog could probably maneuver his way through the bars on this gate if he didn't have that wooden spoon through his harness. It's not a pretty solution, but it is a creative one.
He Caught A Mouse
This cat somehow managed to catch a mouse while putting in the least amount of effort possible. The mouse was already caught, and he thought that he could take credit for catching it.
Who Put In These Bricks?
Where did the person who put in these bricks learn how to build anything? This can't be how anyone teaches anyone to install anything. They're so uneven it's making me sick.
Some Extra Holes
This laptop kept getting overheated, so the person who owns it decided to fix the problem by drilling a few extra holes in the bottom. It's not exactly a conventional repair job...
He Did What He Was Told
This guy's boss told him to put a sign up, so he put a sign up. He did exactly what his boss told him to do—nothing more and nothing less.
He Made His Own Level
Okay, we have to admit that we have some mad respect for this guy. He might not have a proper, industry-standard level, but he's doing his best to make sure those sticks are straight.
Turning On The Brake Lights
This car's brake light broke, so the car's owner figured out a way to fix it. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to hook up the brake light to the brake pedal.
When There's Not Heat
This guy was kind of forced into MacGyvering a heat source for his apartment after his landlord shut off his furnace. It may not be pretty (or safe), but it's working for the time being
Why Bother Untangling Them?
You could spend an hour untangling your Christmas lights, or you could just leave them tangled and put them up anyway. I mean, the lights are technically up. Is this a job well done?
Salting The Driveway
Well, here's an innovative way to salt your driveway. You can just tape some salt shakers onto the backs of your Crocs and walk around. For some reason, this feels like it would take more effort than just spreading the salt around with your hands.
When The Hose Is Broken
This kitchen normally has a hose so that the bucket in this photo can be filled up with water more easily. On this day, the hose broke, so the kitchen staff had to improvise.
A Shoe-Drying Contraption
This person got their shoes wet while they were out climbing, so they came up with a way to get their shoes dry rather quickly. It involves a hairdryer and some PVC pipes.
Seems Accurate
Back in 2020, on January 1st, the light on this sign burned out so it read "happy ew year." Back then, we didn't know how true that statement would become.
Just Put A Stick In It
This refrigerator shelf broke, and instead of fixing it properly or getting a new one, this person just shoved a stick in there to keep his Powerade and hot sauce in place.
This Is Infuriating
Reddit user adam_philip posted this photo online along with the caption, "My girlfriend likes to cut my sandwiches into weird shapes just to watch me suffer." Well, now we're all suffering.
Those Aren't Grill Marks
This person didn't bother actually grilling his hamburgers. He just took a Sharpie and drew some fake grill marks on them. Now they're pretty much inedible. Is it weird that now I kind of want hamburgers?
A Hidden Satelite
In the UK, if you have a satellite, you have to pay for a TV license. This person tried to camouflage their satellite so they could get out of paying a fee.
Cruising Down The Road
This cube van is missing a wheel, so instead of calling a mechanic or putting on a new tire, this driver just decided to stick a trolley under there. Not smart.
Something Is Impossible
What's really is impossible here is any reasonable interpretation of the order of this sign. Unless it really is trying to say "no everything im is possible," which would also be confusing. There's no winning.
Fashionably Late
It's safe to assume from here on out that people who are chronically late have a legit excuse, and it's because they relied on a clock that would take at least ten minutes to read the time from.
Where Are You Trying To Go Again?
And the most useless chart award goes to...this elevator. You would literally need to get out on every floor before finding your destination since the legend indicates everywhere as "school" or "education."
Ahead Of The Game
This young man is so ahead of the dating games that he managed to get a girl's number to call her on it to ask her for her own number. She complied without asking questions.
Predicting The Future
Although World War 11 might be likely if not inevitable, we just can't wrap our heads around the math. If it already happened in the 1940s, then did we live through it already and just not realize it, or...is it a time war?
To Stir Or Not To Stir?
That is the question. Clearly, when Hamlet was asking himself that whole "being" question, he wasn't thinking deeply enough. He should've rather debated which of these label instructions to listen to.
Nothing Goes With Electricity Like Water
Let's hope the electrician knows the sprinklers' schedule; otherwise, they're due for an unpleasant surprise. Especially because it looks like the sprinkler was positioned intentionally to hit the metal so that the water gets spread everywhere.
To Welcome You In
This home has a half bathroom on the ground floor. It is conveniently positioned to be seen right from the front door so that you know what you're walking into.
Teeth Cleaning So Good You'll Grow New Teeth
Imagine going for a teeth cleaning and coming out with double the number of teeth that you went in with.
You'd hope your dentist knows the very basics of how many teeth your mouth holds.
Saving The Environment, One Book A Time
They say it's the thought that counts, but when the thoughts themselves work against the desired outcome, then maybe you're completely missing the point.
It would be interesting to see how well this book did in sales...
