6 Poor Guys Who Epically Drew the Short Straw
Curiosities
04/16/2018

The urban dictionary defines “drawing a short straw” as being picked out for something that no one else wants. And boy, the following list highlights this predicament perfectly!
You’ll be having a baby tire soon!
It’s a sign. A “Falling Rocks” sign, to be exact.
It was about time for a beard trim anyway.
At least the cat is happy.
This is my cousin, ashamed after building a chair from IKEA.
Maybe think harder about the wardrobe choice for picture day next time.
Which one of those made you feel better about how your day is going? We would love to hear from you in our comments section.
Please note: This article was updated in January 2023 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.
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