17 Good-Hearted People Who Tried Their Best But Failed Epically

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Vote up the attempts you respect.

"When you try your best, but you don't succeed..."

- "Fix You" by Coldplay

 

Everyone is trying their best on a daily basis, and although we wish things would always go the right way, sometimes they don't. You can try to cook a new recipe, decide to take part in a new activity, or endeavor to get away with something sneaky, but your attempts may fall flat. Here's a bunch of times that /therewasanattempt... but it didn't pan out.


  • 1. This Little Girl Tried To Out-Stretch Stringy Cheese

    This Little Girl Tried To Out-Stretch Stringy Cheese
    Photo: ZomZike / Reddit
    162 votes
  • 2. Collin Tried To Fake A Teacher's Note

    Collin Tried To Fake A Teacher's Note
    Photo: Kermanism / Reddit
    198 votes
  • 3. This Homeowner Tried To Decorate With A DIY Iron Man

    This Homeowner Tried To Decorate With A DIY Iron Man
    Photo: Ohshl / Reddit
    182 votes
  • 4. This Mama Bird Tried To Build A Nest For Her Little Birdies

    159 votes
  • 5. These Athletes Tried To Get Down A Stuck Basketball

    113 votes
  • 6. This Employee Tried To Mix A New Shade

    142 votes