37 Photos Of People Learning Things In The Funniest Way Possible

Sometimes it feels like life is just one long lesson teaching us things again and again. Thankfully, not all of the things life teaches us are boring. In fact, some are PRETTY DAMN FUNNY!

Animated character with glasses and a mustache, arms crossed, saying "YOU NEED TO LEARN A LESSON."
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So here are 37 hilarious lessons people learned by just living their lives:

1.These school girls learned there is a second purpose for traffic cones:

Two students playfully balance on large orange traffic cones in an outdoor area, engaging in a lighthearted activity
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2.This worker at Fox learned that it's best to reread your work before putting graphics onscreen:

TV screenshot of a news anchor in a pink coat discussing TikTok's shut down in the U.S.; "Titkok" typo circled
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3.And this restaurant worker also learned the importance of proofreading:

Sign on a restaurant door reads: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, the dining room will be closed this evening. Sorry for the inconvenience!"
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4.This mom found these drawings by her 4-year-old and learned A) she should stop getting dressed in front of her kid, and B) it was time to shave:

Child's drawing of three mermaids with smiling faces and detailed fins
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5.This linguist learned how to say "Hi!" in Mandarin:

Oranges arranged to spell "HI" on a dark surface
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6.And this person learning English took a course that was VERY thorough:

A page with two anecdotes humorously discussing unexpected romantic encounters, featuring playful language
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7.This person learned in a very painful way what these wipes are — and aren't — for:

Lysol Dual Action Wipes container with humorous label "Not for Butts" on a shelf next to a cleaning spray can
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8.This guy is still learning how to get over his ex:

Sticky notes on a car dashboard read: "Don't look at her Instagram," "Don't message her," and "Just go home." Caption: "bro going thru it."
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9.And this person learned that some fast-food workers are barely paying attention (I imagine they said something like, "Can I get burger with a coconut shake and some ranch?"):

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10.This person learned how to perpendicular park, LOL:

A car is humorously parked perpendicularly on a curb along a road. The text reads, "Learned how to perpendicular park today."
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11.This person learned firsthand the old saying, "Life will lead you exactly where you should be":

Car partially crashes into a driving school building beneath the "Learn to Drive" sign
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12.And this person learned why you should NEVER wash a wool sweater in hot water:

Person holding a small red child's sweater indoors, wearing a quilted jacket
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13.This traveler saw this sign and realized that some people urinate in cooler ways than the rest of us:

Bathroom sign showing a figure with a red X, indicating not to urinate standing far from the toilet
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14.This kid learned that if you're going to forge a fake note from your teacher, you gotta make it look more real than this:

A hand holds a note with a sad face and "No School" written on it, placed on educational worksheets
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15.And the person who sent out this email is probably learning the same lesson:

An email claiming to be from a bank accountant offers a $11.5 million business proposal, promising a 50/50 split
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16.This woman learned the hard way that lily pads aren't as strong as they look:

A person attempts to step onto large lily pads from a wooden plank, falls into water in a garden setting
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17.This fifth-grader learned how to write a three-paragraph letter in the funniest/laziest way possible:

A child's letter requesting help with a school project about Missouri, specifically needing information and photos. The letter is polite and enthusiastic
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18.And this third grader really, REALLY needs to learn their proverbs:

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19.This person figured out the best way to get rid of your broken, old flatscreen TV (just bait some porch pirates):

Person carrying a large box down snowy steps at night. Text reads: "Thank you for taking my old and damaged TV, my strategy of packing well worked ?"
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20.This kid is learning — slowly, LOL — to control his emotions:

Two notes with child-like handwriting. One says "You're the worst dad in the world. I don't even like you." The other says "Sorry, I did not mean to be mean to you."
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21.And this person learned it is a mistake to try to sneak out a fart near this indoor air quality monitor at their friend's house:

Indoor air quality monitor displays "Poor" with high volatile organic compounds and carbon dioxide; recommends opening a window for ventilation
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22.This middle-aged man learned that eventually mom — even 25 years later — will find your stash book (and not be happy!):

Open book with a cut-out section. Nearby pages have text and a small photo of a person. Two colored push pins are on the top edge of the page
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23.This grandpa had his kids over when he learned the hard way that his smart TV keeps a record of his previous searches:

TV screen showing recent search history, including terms like "nudist" and "Nintendo Switch 2 leaks."
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24.And this pub made it their mission to teach octogenarians to read the fine print:

Cafe sign offers free meal for those over 80, if accompanied by both parents
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25.This grandma learned that "Merry Christmas" can be rearranged into something, shall we say, less festive:

A garage door with humorous holiday decorations reads "CREAMY SHITS." A person, partially visible, appears to be reaching toward the door. Caption: "Sorry grams."
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26.This person learned firsthand the old chestnut, "ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer":

Amazon page for Umbra Conceal Floating Bookshelf, featuring customer question about suitability for a child's room
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27.And this person was walking through their park, learning about the local flora, when they stumbled upon this curious plant called a "lamp post":

Sign describing a "Lamp Post," noting a long, straight trunk, few branches, non-deciduous nature, and easy identification at night
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28.This husband — upon discovering this pile — realized his wife is her workplace's official pen thief:

A collection of various pens and mechanical pencils arranged horizontally on a wooden surface
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29.This middle-aged couple is going to learn that not ALL products should be bought in bulk (unless they are really, really, REALLY irregular):

Several bottles of laxative placed on a kitchen counter alongside tissue boxes and tea
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30.And anyone who reads this will learn why men maybe shouldn't write advice columns:

Image showing a humorous advice column exchange where both spouses mistakenly suspect infidelity due to car issues and regular visits to a neighbor
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31.The person responsible for this sign probably should learn some more math:

Sign on a chain-link fence reads: "Sportsplex Track. 1 Lap = 1/3 Mile. 3 Laps = 1.2 Miles."

32.Anyone who read this sign learned the TRUTH:

A sign humorously suggests that replacing coffee with green tea may reduce joy by up to 89%, with a smiling face drawn at the end
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33.And this sign-maker learned that different age groups need different messaging:

Two humorous posters: one with cartoon art and slang about dishes, the other shows Tom Hanks with text, "Tom Hanks washes his own dishes. You should be more like him!"
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34.This person learned their dog is obsessed with carrots:

Dog eagerly looking at a person holding a carrot in a kitchen
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35.This person learned that a towel and some makeup were enough to anthropomorphize their washing machine:

Top-loading washing machine with a control panel, a towel draped over the back, and a lipstick mark on the front
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36.This boss learned he should really lock his truck after this prank:

A skeleton is seated in the driver's seat of a parked military vehicle, with its arm on the steering wheel, in a playful pose
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37.And lastly, this one will teach YOU something (it's wild how this actually works!):

Image of a duck with a blue dot; the text prompts staring at the dot to see color changes based on mood, with moods listed below: sad, jealous, mad, etc
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