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25 Funny People Who Couldn’t Be More Overprotective If They Tried
Some people just really go the extra mile. ;)
Rozzette Cabrera
11.04.20

It’s natural for people to feel protective of the things they own or the people they love. It gives us a sense of security and safety. It allows us to take care of the things we value in life.

Unfortunately, some people are more protective than others that they start behaving unreasonably. Ans a result, they end up giving the people around them a good laugh.

If you’re looking for something to brighten up your day, take a good look at these 25 people being overprotective.

1. For safety purposes

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Goats’ horns can be beautiful but they can also be really dangerous. If you can’t stay away from them, you can do this trick. Just take note that your goat might end up looking really funny.

2. Space for cyclists

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Whoever did this probably wanted to make sure that cyclists can enjoy their own lane. Although the idea was good, the execution was a total failure.

3. Just securing the product

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If you’re sending a product to your customer, it’s natural to want to keep it safe, right? Amazon did an excellent job in doing that. The plunger arrived safely.

4. Anti-theft

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For sure, no one will be able to take this car away. No one can hack a lock like that.

5. Protecting the cash

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This grandma was just following most banks’ advise of not letting anyone see your password while using the ATM. That’s the kind of security you want when getting cash. Even the woman next to her had to look away.

6. Security Polaroid camera

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A polaroid camera working as a security camera? This must be the newest technology. It’s so modern that you can’t even see where the lines go.

7. Locked

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This shop must have had bad experiences when it comes to toilet paper rolls. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have to make this lock just to make sure no one steals a roll from them.

8. Securing the front gate

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You can’t visit this AirBnB without a key. There’s no app or card that will let you get inside it- that’s for sure.

9. A cop’s bicycle

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Just looking at this bike, you wouldn’t even feel tempted to get near it. The cuffs are enough to scare potential thieves.

10. Multiple access

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This system makes no sense. You can literally open it with one lock and it doesn’t matter which one.

11. Prioritizing his safety

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When you’re using such tools, you have to protect your eyes. In this case, a clear pail is better than nothing, right?

12. Taking it seriously.

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This guy’s quite relatable. With the threat of the virus and lack of vaccine, it’s easy to feel paranoid.

13. Just protecting the kids

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This tag is reminding parents not to wash the clothes while they’re kids are still wearing them. It might sound funny but it makes sense. You wouldn’t want your kids inside your washing machine, right?

14. Being cautious

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This person doesn’t want to run out of toilet papers. He made sure he had enough of them in his bathroom. They’re highly accessible, too.

15. Quite the opposite

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Whoever placed that sign there was just trying to protect his property and his trash. The bear doesn’t seem to take the warning seriously.

16. Bring it on!

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With so much going on these days, it’s a good idea to be prepared. In case a zombie apocalypse happen, this guy is more than ready.

17. Protecting the vehicle

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Hail storm? No problem. This vehicle is more than prepared to hit the road even when the weather’s bad.

18. Transporting sand

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The strap was so unnecessary in this case. I guess whoever’s transporting the sand wanted to be extra sure that everything’s safe and intact while he’s driving.

19. Modern door handle

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Although clever and creative, duct tape won’t be able to keep this home safe. No matter how much duct tape the homeowner puts on her doors, they won’t work.

20. No germs

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This person was just prioritizing his health and safety. Toilet bowls are full of germs, particularly those in public restrooms.

21. Keeping the glass

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This person was probably too attached to his glass. He’s still using it even though the stem’s broken.

22. Safety footwear

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In this case, the plastic gallons were supposed to provide an extra layer of protection. I’m just not sure how well they’ll work on mud.

23. The new lock

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That’s one tough locking system. Thieves will have a hard time figuring out how to unlock it.

24. Overprotective girlfriend

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He doesn’t look too happy about the shirt. Well, that’s totally understandable. His girlfriend’s level or protectiveness is way too high.

25. A barrier

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Their human decided to create a barrier to make sure they don’t destroy anything upstairs. They don’t look too happy about it.

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