Ever heard the question “Why do bad things happen to good people?” It’s a valid question and one that people with chronic pain have every right to ask on a regular basis. Maybe you’ve even shouted that question at the top of your lungs on occasion. We understand.
One thing we’ve found is that sometimes it helps to use visualization and positive thinking. Along those lines, indulge as as we present to you five scenarios of people who are having a bad day, a worse day than you, perhaps. They are folks with bad luck — the kind of bad luck that results in some pretty crazy situations. Here are some examples of what we mean:
1. The Bus Door Victim
Let’s face it. Public transportation just isn’t for everyone. But there are some people that just never seem to figure it out. Have you ever been walking down the road and looked up at a passing bus to notice someone’s backpack sticking out of the door? It happens. Sometimes, it’s even their head or foot stuck in the door. Be glad that you aren’t stuck halfway on a bus today.
2. The Lobster
This is that person who falls asleep out in the sun at the beach or poolside, or maybe evan at the park. Everyone cringes at the sight because everyone knows that bad sunburns can be super painful. So be glad today’s to-do list doesn’t involve gallons of aloe vera and peeling skin.
3. The Person in the Paperless Stall
Maybe you’ve felt the sheer terror of realizing – after it’s too late – there is no toilet paper left in your stall. It’s a bad situation. Do you ask the person in the stall next to you? Do you wait until everyone leaves and switch stalls? These are the kinds of existential questions that happen to the person in the paperless stall.
4. The Stair Slider
Ever gotten to a lengthy staircase and knew you weren’t going to make it up or down with your dignity intact? Sometimes people can’t help but get the tip of their shoe stuck against a stair on the way up or down. Or maybe their feet slip right out from under them. At least you aren’t the person falling down the stairs today.
5. The Distracted Walker
We’ve all heard about distracted driving, but what happens when we are distracted walkers? It can be humiliating. Maybe someone was texting while walking and ran into a glass door. With a drink in their hands. In front of all their coworkers. Or maybe they walked right into a stop sign or a glass door that was so clean it just wasn’t visible. It happens. But, don’t worry. Today, that isn’t you.
Today, none of these people are you! And we hope you’ve had a good laugh!