epic failures

Our culture of failure drives America's competence gap

When competence is rewarded, you get more of it — and when the ability to play internal politics is what gets you ahead, more if it will result. 

Viral 'bro code' challenge puts befuddled fellas to the test: 'I have no idea what's going on'

The standard barometer for spotting a "bro" is no longer about their video gaming stats or beer-chugging abilities.

Taylor Swift fans outraged over 'no effort,' profanity-laden Fyre Fest of tribute shows: 'Worst concert I have ever been to'

Australian Swifties were feeling some serious bad blood following a "bizarre" and "terrible" Taylor Swift tribute concert where performers read from cue cards and swore in front of children.

Horrified passenger spots his suitcases left on tarmac before takeoff: 'I can't handle this'

Never leave a bag behind. An airplane passenger was aghast after spying his luggage on the runway right before takeoff.

Millennials accuse Gen Z of ruining the 'Macarena' by changing the dance moves

Zoomers have been accused of massacring the Macarena by adding their own moves to the iconic dance routine.

Would-be Trump assassin was spotted by cops twice 26 minutes before he wounded ex-prez, killed retired fire chief: report

Chilling video captured at the rally illustrates two minutes of failure behind the deadly botched security operation.

TikToker demonstrates how not to put out a grease fire in wild video: 'We are very embarrassed'

Her attempt literally backfired. Connecticut woman LaTeasha Brost is lucky to be alive after a half-baked attempt to extinguish a kitchen fire literally blew up in her face, as seen...

Candidate flubs job interview in seconds with the worst answer ever

They set a speed record for dropping the ball.

Tongue-tied groom flubs wedding vows in epic blunder: 'No one can forget or live down'

The knot was tied — and so was his tongue.

'Meth lab' Oompa Loompa actor at Fyre Festival-esque Willy Wonka ‘experience’ now selling $35 Cameos

She turned a fiasco into a golden ticket to online fame.

Actor hired for Fyre Festival-esque Willy Wonka 'experience' disaster says he felt scammed: 'It was an absolute mess'

Just like Ja Rule did in the wake of the Fyre Festival, he also felt "hustled, scammed, bamboozled, hood winked, lead astray."

Parents lured to immersive Willy Wonka experience by AI ads show up to near-empty warehouse with no candy

“Underwhelming was an understatement. I paid for Willy Wonka and got Billy Bonkers," one angry mom wrote on social media.

Man's gross prank goes horribly wrong after his pants catch on fire

In a viral video, the prankster is seen rolling around on a bed in a panic as he fervently pats his blazing bottom.

Influencer hoping for hot pic running with horses suffers epic fail: 'Dangerous and stupid'

Can we all agree that horsing around for social media clout isn’t a wise decision —Yay or Neigh?

Mom ordered Minion-themed cake — she was given 'ugliest f--king thing' instead

This cake is pretty crumby — and social media users agree. 

Learning from failure is what separates the good from the bad

A new book suggests that the concept of failure is significantly more complex than merely the polar opposite of whatever success might represent.

I had the bachelorette party from hell — it got ruined by a major storm and fire

This shingdig was lit -- and not in a good way. A bridesmaid recounted the prenuptial party from hell — in which their tent got destroyed by winds and the...

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