Cereal Mishap

The world is understandably in love with cereal. That's why it has been around for thousands of years. In fact, research shows that 50 percent of the American population starts their day with a bowl of cereal. This usually amounts to about  101 pounds of cereal consumed per person per year.

With this statistic, you can probably guess that the cereal industry is booming, and you won’t be wrong. Since there are so many cereal brands to choose from, it's important for brands to stand out. However, we doubt this was what this company was going for when the picture on their cereal box showed blueberries instead of cinnamon.

The Opposite Of The Lion King

"The Lion King" has been stealing hearts since Disney released it in 1994. The classic is a fan favorite and was inspired by a couple of things, including William Shakespeare's "Hamlet," the Biblical stories of Joseph and Moses, and Disney's 1942 film "Bambi." It was Disney’s 32nd  animated feature film and starred prominent actors like Earl Jones, Nathan Lane, and Ernie Sabella.

"The Lion King" is so popular that it has a worldwide gross of over $6.2 billion. Because of its popularity, many toys, writing materials, and clothing items have been created in its honor. Unfortunately, it's not every time this goes well, and this picture is proof.

Upside Down Fun

Coca-Cola grabbed the attention of many when it started producing Fanta. The company also grabbed the money of individuals too, as people cannot seem to stop consuming the orange-colored drink. With over 200 flavors of Fanta, it's interesting to know that the drink’s current formula was formulated in 1955. 

What began as an alternative to Coca-Cola due to the American trade embargo on Nazi Germany in 1940 is now so popular that it has annual sales of more than $12 billion in 190 countries. Over the years, it has undergone different branding processes, but we doubt being turned upside down was one of them.

This Taco Is On A Diet

Mexico may own tacos, but the rest of the world certainly has a soft spot for them. In fact, Americans eat about 4.5 billion tacos a year. In more specific terms, they also love Taco Bell. Research shows that half of the population of the United States visits a Taco Bell once every 11 days. 

In 2018, the chain that started as a burger stand in 1954 served over two billion customers. With the many nutrients in tacos, it's not surprising that the world loves them so much. However, it seems Taco Bell employees may love it more than the customers, as this taco is missing its meat filling.

Open Door Policy

Door locks are a necessity. If they weren't, we wouldn't have them in almost every building in the world. They help to provide security and privacy and can even serve as a decoration. Yet, this great invention was only made 136 years ago.

They were patented in 1878 by the inventor Osbourn Dorsey, and he was the first person to submit a suggestion to the United States Patent Office for a door-closing device. Thanks to him, we now enjoy the many benefits of the door knob. However popular door knobs are, one carpenter hasn't quite gotten the hang of placing one correctly, and this picture is proof.

A Play On Continents

When it comes to space, the Earth is not lacking at all. That's why it successfully houses seven continents filled with billions of people. Although Earth used to be a large landmass called Pangaea, things changed 200 million years ago, and now we have seven continents, with Asia being the largest.

Despite Asia’s size, Africa still has the most countries, with fifty-four. Most people learn all these in geography class, but as always, there are people who are just not good at geography or didn't listen while they were being taught. We can't decide which category the designer of this T-shirt falls into.

Billboard Disaster

One of the most popular ways of reaching a large audience is by placing your advertisement on a billboard. Depending on the location, a billboard can get thousands of views daily. Research shows that 71% of drivers stare at billboards while driving.

Although the average person only stares at a billboard for five to ten seconds, it is still very effective at informing people about a company's product or service. We need to find out if the people behind this advertisement cut their model in half to stand out from the 4,000 to 10,000 adverts the average person sees daily.

Short Of Use

The security industry keeps evolving over time. For example, in 1881, Fred W. Watson invented electric gates. His invention became the first electric gate opener designed for railroad crossings. About three years later, this invention rose in popularity.

At the time, some American newspapers reported that French railway companies had plans to start using the electric gate opener. It is used in estates, buildings, and many more places. Although this invention has been available for over a century, it seems some people do not understand how it works. Otherwise, we would not have a faulty gate like the one shown in the photo.

Reversing The Roles

When it was released in the early '80s, Walter Hill's film "48 Hours" was a big hit. It soon garnered a significant fan following due to its fantastic plot, showing Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy working together to put a significant criminal behind bars. While the narrative and characters were excellently executed, the advertisement team could have done better with their design.

Perhaps it was a simple mistake by the graphics designer mislabeling the primary actors on the placement, or it was a promotional ploy to draw attention. In any case, they must have had their hands full with fan complaints.

Working With The Wrong Blueprint

Because it is difficult to live without kitchen cabinets, they are a vital part of house decoration. They got their name from a situation in the early 1800s when former United States President Jackson Andrew's political opponents referred to his informal group of advisors as "kitchen cabinets." For centuries, the phrase has persisted and been employed in numerous contexts.

Despite their ease of construction, it is advised that you get a certified set of cabinets, ideally those accredited by the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association. Without yellowing or burning, these cabinets can weather stains, excessive humidity, and temperatures as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Wrong Two-For-One Toilet Paper Deal

Buying two for the price of one is a popular marketing strategy, with discounts and coupons serving as practical short-term sales tools. According to American economist Alex Tabarrok, the selling point of this method is that if a buyer is satisfied with one unit of a product, they will want another.

Consequently, getting two for the price of one would be a great deal, but this tissue roll didn't cut it. The approach, known colloquially as BOGOF, was developed in the late 1800s. It has been around for centuries and still has a record for some of the highest sales among various sales and marketing strategies.

The Wrong Galaxy Ice Cream

Although Galaxy Ice Cream is well-known for various reasons, including its taste and low prices, this product might be an imposter. The firm has been around since the early '60s, and its chocolate bar is the second best-selling chocolate bar in the United Kingdom, trailing only Cadbury Dairy Milk. Situations like these are rare, given their reputation for providing the highest level of client satisfaction.

Marc Inc., the producer of Lazy Snack Bars, manufactures and markets a range of frozen treats, including the Galaxy ice cream cone and a chocolate bar. They are available in more than ten countries, including the United States.

Sending Mixed Signals

Getting directions is vital, whether for sports or everyday activities like wandering around the mall. That is why there are signs strategically placed everywhere you go. Door signs, in particular, are one of the most significant ones utilized daily, which is why any business establishment can see the push, pull, enter, and exit signs.

Although they are rarely mentioned, they have existed for millennia. They have also evolved since their origin in 18000 BC in Rome. When positioned correctly, they may appropriately control the flow of people into and out of a particular location, but when done incorrectly, like in this photo, they can be confusing.

SOTP, Danger Ahead

The importance of traffic signs, like door signs, cannot be stressed enough because they significantly reduce road accidents and collisions. Since the Romans introduced the first road markers to measure distance in 18,000 BC, people have come to appreciate their significance.

With approximately 1.3 million deaths attributed to traffic-related incidents each year, these road signs are critical in reducing the hazards involved with driving. As a result, contractors are entrusted with constructing these essential signs on every major highway. However, placing them is one of many hurdles to overcome; placing them correctly is also required to ensure the life of road users.

A Good Way To Ruin Your Morning Coffee

Ceramic cups and plates have grown in popularity as pottery design technology has advanced. In comparison to their scarcity of 29,000 to 25,000 when they were originally used, they have become one of the most popular home items.

Despite their diverse evolution, their patterns have remained consistent across time, with the hand resting primarily outside the cup. That is perhaps why many people are wondering if this is a mistake or a marketing attempt to get attention. Sheepedia, a Chinese company that partnered with Ubisoft, apologized in 2020 for coming up with a similar concept; however, in their defense, the error was caused by a production problem.

A New Type Of Tarantulas

Stuffed and plush toys have gotten increasingly popular with each passing decade. They are not only one of the most popular children's toys but also serve as comfort items for many. That is probably why the global stuffed animal and plush toy industry has expanded since 2019.

Due to the rising sales of these custom-made toys, North America is expected to be the largest regional market by 2025. While they are trendy, putting a cockroach in tarantula packaging may be a bit much. They have similarities in species, number of legs, and body segmentation, but one can hardly be mistaken for the other.

The Wrong Direction Of Change For Milk Cartons Design

Although milk carton designs have been altered to maintain a fresh look on the counter, make handling simpler, and so on, the purpose of their creation has remained unchanged. The milk carton was patented in 1915 by John Von Wormer, an Ohio native. It was created solely to keep the liquid inside from becoming stale.

Even though Wormer received the patent in 1915, there is evidence of identical containers being manufactured commercially in California as early as 1906 and maybe even earlier. G. W. Maxwell is recognized for inventing the first milk carton, which saw commercial usage at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Getting In The Wrong Bag

A simple and more probable hypothesis for this scene is the high cost or scarcity of maize bags, which led to their replacement for onion bags, especially since maize demand has surged since 2016. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), worldwide maize consumption will reach 1.05 billion metric tons by 2050.

Because maize has a wide range of applications, its demand will continue to rise. Versatile on its own, it is used to make cereals, flour, tortillas, grits, and other foods. It can also be used in producing other products such as batteries, whiskey, glue, and ethanol.

Mixing The Mayonnaise Label With The Mustard

With mustard allergies being one of the most common food allergies, mixing the mayonnaise and mustard labels can be very detrimental when customers do not notice the difference. The outcome might be harmful as well since it is known to range from mild nausea and dizziness to more severe symptoms such as anaphylactic shock.

Those people on a diet would be included, too. Mayonnaise is known to have around 91% more calories than mustard in each serving. As such, getting a mayonnaise topping instead of mustard may be a nightmare for those hoping to consume as few calories as they can.

Not The Back To School Shopping Spree You Had In Mind

Back-to-school marketing strategies or sales usually include school-related items or products like pens, pencils, backpacks, books, and so on. This retail business certainly made an exception with its knife collection. This is certainly not the average back-to-school shopping binge that a parent might expect.

Knife ownership and knife-related offenses reportedly declined among high school students in 2015. However, in 2019, more than 20% of individuals who were cautioned or convicted of knife possession were aged ten to 17. With the rise of these statistics in recent years, labels like this, although unintentional, may be seen as tolerating the knife cultural issue.

Teresa Kennedy Would Not Take It Lightly

Yearbooks have been present since the early '80s and serve as essential photo archives for high schools and universities. The class of 1806 at Yale established it first, including information on the school year, instructors, and students. Institutions across the country have now embraced it.

When done effectively, it can always mean a trip down memory lane, which is why many individuals go out of their way to acquire the greatest photographs for their yearbook collection. Although there are just a few cases when the images are jumbled up, Teresa Kennedy's was one of them. Hopefully, she'll find it humorous rather than irritating.

Finally Working Together

Although the first publication containing superheroes was released in the early '90s, it was only later that the superhero genre was embraced formally. The Superman and Batman personas were added considerably later by Marvel and DC enterprises, resulting in a decades-long controversy about who was more powerful. For some, this labeling error would be a significant problem.

However, as depicted in the 2021 action thriller "Jack Snyder's Justice League," this may be the ideal answer to the unspoken rivalry between Superman and Batman followers - a terrific way to collaborate. It might serve as a model for future Marvel, and DC flicks.

Spicing Up A Regular Gender Reveal Party

Gender reveal parties have grown in popularity in recent decades. It is one of the few things that keep expectant parents engaged and enthusiastic. Although they are not necessary, their popularity has skyrocketed, with hundreds of thousands of videos uploaded on social media platforms each year. They've also become more common in the past decade due to the advancement of ultrasound technology.

The selection in this image might need to be clarified, considering the standard blue and pink colors assigned to the male and female genders. Pink has long been associated with the female gender and blue with males. With this combination, one has yet to decide what to anticipate.

Failed Swimming Class

Phones have been around for quite some time. In the 20th century, Eric Tigerstedt filed a patent for a "pocket-size folding telephone with a very thin carbon microphone" in 1917, and the rest is history, maybe not immensely, as phones have evolved. One of the unique phones that were marketed is the iFloat.

The phone's unique selling point was that it could float in the water at up to one meter for up to 30 minutes. Produced by Dick Smith, iFloat's feature set also includes a built-in torch and an FM radio. Yet, in a picture that made the rounds on Reddit, iFloat drowned.

This Medal Is Certainly Not For Any English Award

Medals have been a symbol of winning for a long time. However, they were first awarded when the High Priest Jonathan led the Hebrews to help Alexander Balas. In return, Alexander gave the honorary award to Jonathan. Over the years, medals have become highly coveted, with people going to many lengths to get them.

From the 16th century, it became common for medals to be made for people in power to present and for private enterprises to sell. However, we doubt the recipient of this medal will feel any honor from receiving it. They will undoubtedly have a good laugh after looking at it, though.

Access Denied

Staircase railings serve many purposes, including providing stability, protecting people from falling, and beautifying a home. They have different names in different countries. For example, in Britain, they are known as banisters. They also have different specifications in other countries.

In Britain, the handrail's height is between 35+3/8 and 39+3/8 inches, or 0.9 and one meter. In the United States, they are located between 34 and 38 inches. With this faulty railing, you can tell that none of the specifications recommended were taken into account, and even if they were, the person who installed them got a little carried away.

Newsflash: Someone May Be Getting Fired

There has never been a time when the news was irrelevant. That's why its dissemination has undergone so many changes in the past years. In several centralized empires, official government bulletins and edicts were occasionally distributed before the emergence of newspapers in the early 17th century.

In 1922, the British Broadcasting Company began transmitting radio news from London. Later, by the '60s, television had become the primary news source in countries like Britain and the United States. However accurate the news is said to be, mistakes do happen occasionally. For example, we bet this person's real name isn't "First name Lastname."

Can't Hold The Fortune In

Fortune cookies may not have a clear place of origin, but that has stayed the same how much people love them. Most believe that the cookies originated in the 19th or 20th century from cookies made by Japanese immigrants to the United States. The cookies are so popular that about 3 billion are made worldwide yearly.

Despite their similarity to Japanese cookies, most of them are consumed in the United States. One manufacturer, Wonton Food, Inc., makes over 4.5 million fortune cookies daily. The thrill of these cookies is finding the fortune written inside. However, this consumer will not enjoy that.

Camouflage? Maybe Not

Unlike some people assume, road markings aren't for decoration. They are used to pass across official information. Some countries, like France and Italy, use these markings as horizontal traffic signs instead of vertical traffic signs placed on posts. North and South America countries also have intermittent yellow lines to separate traffic directions.

Many techniques for achieving these markings include air spraying and high-pressure airless spraying. These techniques usually require much concentration, and from the look of things, this painter was so engrossed in what they were doing that they ended up painting even a car that was only a bystander.

Wrong Controls

What would watching television be like without a remote control? We imagine it would not be enjoyable. Thankfully, we don't have to find out, as the first remote control for television was made in 1950 by Zenith Radio Corporation. The remote was called "Lazy Bones" and was connected to the television by a wire.

Later on, in 1955, a wireless remote control, the "Flashmatic," was developed by Eugene Polley. Since then, remote controls have undergone different changes. In the 2000s, they were developed with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity and voice control, among other features. This remote control is unique, as it can't differentiate between left and right.