We all make mistakes. Sometimes instructions arenโt entirely clear.
However, there are other times when we simply donโt want to follow the directions as they are given.
Can you tell which is which?
Check out these 60 times people did what they were asked to do โ almost.
#1 โIโll have nothing for dessertโ
When the waiter asked what they would like for dessert, they responded with โNothing.โ
So, they got nothing, sort of.


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Douee via Reddit
#2 โPick up some frozen fruitโ
He asked his wife to pick up some frozen fruit while she was at the store. We wonder if she was able to keep a straight face when she brought this into the house instead.
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jtstronge
#3 โCould you get some sour cream and onion chips?โ
They asked their grandmother to pick up some sour cream and onion chips while she was at the store. She nearly got it right.
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spcmnspff335 via Reddit
#4 Never show uncertainty
Zack may have said a small โuhhโ before stating his name. Now, heโll always have a reminder of that moment.
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Issacxxi via Reddit
#5 When you donโt know the actual answer
Sometimes, you know youโre going to flunk the test no matter what. At that point, your best bet really might be trying to get the teacher to give you points for humor.
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TheImpundulu via Reddit
#6 Stop here
Yes, you should wait when the light is red. However, that might only apply to people in vehicles.
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Reddit
#7 Well, itโs a picture
They just wanted a Mercedes in their life. Instead, they now have this guyโs selfie.
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ckkohl via Reddit
#8 Joking around
In some parts of the world, we write โhahaโ while in other parts of the world, itโs written โjaja.โ It is written โjhjhโ absolutely nowhere, we promise.
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guadiocomplex via Reddit
#9 Extra sauce
The customer asked for as much extra sauce as they were allowed to receive. This was the result.
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ThreadedPommel via Reddit
#10 Good thinking
Always having to write out how you solved a problem can get annoying. Hereโs one solution.
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Imgur
#11 Watch your step
There is such a thing as taking everything a little too literally. Here is one example.
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nitsky via Reddit
#12 Probably
Have you ever been to the University of Probably? Me neither.
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sandipsych via Twitter
#13 Itโs all you
No one will ever ask him for ID at a store again. We wonder if he kept the card and used it anyway.
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Twitter
#14 Following directions precisely
This is what happens when things are done in a hurry. Did no one double check before they started?
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harps_joey
#15 โLean against the pole for a pictureโ
Her mom asked her to lean against the pole for a picture. Technically, she is leaning against the pole.
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xtionna1 via Reddit
#16 Time to write
We donโt think they got credit for this answer, not even a little. Letโs hope it wasnโt a part of the final exam.
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spicerldn via Reddit
#17 โIโd like a golden retriever for my birthdayโ
She told her boyfriend that she wanted a golden retriever. We donโt even know where he managed to find this.
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maddipotter28 via Reddit
#18 A sign
We hope Dave has a sense of humor. If he doesnโt, this employee might be out of a job soon.
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Rizzpooch
#19 โTake a picture of me in Spainโ
She asked her brother to take a picture of her. This is what he thought qualified as a picture of her.
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amaltedmilkshake via Reddit
#20 โSend sexy photosโ
He asked his wife to send a sexy photo. This was her response.
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MWolverine via Reddit
#21 โYouโre not using enough wet floor signsโ
Their boss complained that there werenโt enough wet floor signs. They may never complain again.
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SadGravel via Reddit
#22 Too literal
We donโt think thatโs quite the half she meant. Maybe it was her brotherโs twisted way of claiming every single grape as his.
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Jaaaaaymomma via Twitter
#23 Need coffee
We think the barista might need a coffee. In fact, maybe this one should be donated to them.
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SuperCub via Reddit
#24 โI would like extra frosting on my cinnamon biscuitโ
He asked for extra frosting. Now he has a new problem. The cinnamon biscuit can no longer be found.
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denimOwl via Reddit
#25 โCover upโ
There are still a few people out there who are uncomfortable with breastfeeding. When one of them asked this mom to cover up, this was her response.
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Carol Lockwood via Facebook
#26 โI want a 3DS for my birthdayโ
He wanted a 3DS. He got a 3D S. Itโs almost the same thing, right?
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lundah via Reddit
#27 โGive the menโs changing room a door for privacyโ
They got the door they requested. Weโre not so sure about the privacy.
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YonoJ via Reddit
#28 โInclude the word count in your essayโ
This teacher asked her students to include the word count in their essay. This is technically a word countโฆ
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hellomurwann via Reddit
#29 โPut pillowcases on the pillowsโ
She asked her husband to put pillowcases on the pillows. We get the feeling he was just trying to play dumb to get out of housework.
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BitchCobbler via Reddit
#30 Post no flyers
Someone with a sense of humor saw this request and had to do something about it. This was their answer.
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Yonderyeti via Reddit
#31 Passive aggressive sign
They did technically make a sign. Right?
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windrage2738381 via Reddit
#32 โIโd like a small frosty in a medium cupโ
Admittedly, it is a slightly confusing order. Who orders a small frosty in a medium cup?
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musicisevil via Reddit
#33 โI would like mayo on the top and bottomโ
We think they meant the top and bottom of the pattyโฆ What was the person who made this thinking?
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xcilx via Reddit
#34 โReplace the toilet paper rollโ
She asked her toddler to replace the toilet paper. This was the result. They got it mostly right.
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Stijnie via Reddit
#35 โName this plantโ
They probably wanted a scientific name. Hey, we bet George is the name of a scientist. Close enough.
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_teadog via Reddit
#36 Almost
Yes, the arrow is pointing at the floor, but the basket is so close. This is going too far when it comes to obeying instructions.
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danimalod via Reddit
#37 Egg McMuffin with sausage and cheese onlyโ
They got precisely what they requested. The question is, did they actually want what they requested?
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flavitz via Reddit
#38 โPeppers on the sideโ
When we ask for something on the side, this is not usually what we mean. However, they are on the side.
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VictorWardJohnson via Reddit
#39 Expiration date
Food requires an expiration date. However, itโs generally found on the container, not on the food itselfโฆ
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Saaaaammmm05 via Reddit
#40 A little confused
Sometimes, people ask for things that seem pointless, especially if they work for insurance companies. Itโs usually easier to give them what they want rather than argue about it. We can almost see how this mistake was made.
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mirandaasantos via Twitter
#41 An eggroll
They ordered an eggroll. They got an egg roll. Whatโs the problem?
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TamaJamFlux via Imgur
#42 In a bottle
She was having issues with getting her migraine medication out of the packaging, so she asked to have it put in a bottle instead. Now, she has twice the headache to deal with before she can get to her medication.
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Hperf0cused via Reddit
#43 A chocolate chip muffin
Yes, technically, it is called a chocolate chip muffin. Yes, โchocolate chipโ is singular. However, most of us still expect more than one chocolate chip.
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62302154065198762349 via Reddit
#44 โPut a big 50 on the cakeโ
They asked for a big โ50โ to be put on the cake. They got a โbig 50โ on their cake.
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addicakes via Reddit
#45 โPut the toilet paper under the sinkโ
she asked her children to put the toilet paper away under the sink. They took the instructions a little too literally.
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bert3r via Reddit
#46 More toilet paper
It turns out that husbands also get confused when it comes to putting toilet paper away. He was asked to put some in the basket.
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cosmicgeoffry via Reddit
#47 โA high fade and even out the topโ
He just wanted his hair to be a little shorter. This was the result.
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eddiecasillas via Reddit
#48 In a bag with rice
He got his camera wet. A friend suggested that he put it in a bag with rice. This is not what they meant.
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JoshClarke1994 via Reddit
#49 โAn egg and cheese bagelโ
He ordered an egg and cheese bagel. He got cream cheese and a hardboiled egg. He ate it anyway.
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ErinChack via Twitter
#50 โWrite from the perspective of a historical figureโ
This is technically accurate. Actually, this one might deserve bonus points for the extra effort.
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ElegantMonkeyMan via Reddit
#51 Circle 1
They followed directions precisely. We wonder why they lost points.
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Reddit
#52 โA glass of ice and some guacamoleโ
They asked for a glass of ice and some guacamole. This is what arrived.
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Carlee Boynton via Facebook
#53 โExtra cheese on the sideโ
The request was for extra cheese on the side. This wasnโt what they meant.
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s0kri5py via Reddit
#54 Refill the paper
It was a simple request: put the paper in the tray. How do you mess that one up?
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cnostaw via Reddit
#55 โJust a small beer, pleaseโ
They asked for a small beer. They got one small enough for fairies and elves.
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Krutang via Reddit
#56 โCut the sandwich into three piecesโ
Employees at sandwich shops are accustomed to cutting things in half. Do not ask them to cut three pieces, especially when theyโre in a hurry.
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nglister via Reddit
#57 โBring a potato dishโ
They were asked to bring a potato dish to a family gathering. Fries are technically potatoes.
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EditorsNotes via Reddit
#58 โWeigh the ingredientsโ
She told her child to weigh the ingredients before mixing them. They may not be a future chef.
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jkillen89 via Reddit
#59 โTake a screenshotโ
Her mom needed to take a screenshot. She had never taken one before. This was the result.
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soju_b via Reddit
#60 A trip
Going to Milan and Dublin sounds fancy. You might want to confirm which part of the map theyโre on just to be safe.
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Capittalism via Twitter
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