30+ Moments That Are So Awkward, It's Hard to Believe They're Real

This article appeared in thefunews.com and has been published here with permission.

Some pictures capture such hilariously unexpected moments that they seem too good to be accidental. But rest assured, these shots weren’t staged — they just happened at the perfect wrong time, resulting in some of the most awkward fails the internet has seen in a while!

What a Vision

The real problem here isn’t just the steep climb — it’s that this climber’s eyesight just took a nosedive… literally. His glasses are mid-flight, and we can only imagine the panic setting in as he tries to finish his ascent without them.

Let’s just hope the view at the top is worth the blurry struggle, because spotting those glasses on the ground? Yeah, that’s going to be a whole new challenge!

Cat's Out of the Bag

The real magic in this photo isn’t just the cat’s impressive balancing act — it’s that he managed to get up there without sending everything crashing down! Now comes the real challenge... and that's getting down without turning the shelf into a disaster zone.

Judging by his frustrated expression, he’s realizing that climbing up was the easy part. Meanwhile, his owner looks just as concerned, probably bracing for impact. Someone better step in fast before this curious kitty turns into a clumsy catastrophe!

About as Exotic as it Gets

Imagine a salad bursting with vibrant, rare veggies — something truly special. Sounds delicious, right? Now take a look at what Checkers calls an “exotic salad.” No joke, it’s just baby carrots and peas. That’s it.

What exactly makes this exotic? Maybe the fact that it was made at sea point, though we’re not sure what that even means. Honestly, the only shocking thing about this salad is how ridiculously plain it is.

Call Me Maybe

We’ve all misplaced our phones at some point, usually relying on a kind stranger to return them. But having a crocodile take on that role? That’s definitely a first.

Good thing this phone had a sturdy case, because without it, there wouldn’t be much left to recover. Hopefully, the owner didn’t have to get too close to grab it — retrieving a lost phone is one thing, but facing off with a croc to get it back is a whole different level of risky!