23 Extremely Dumb Near-Death Experiences

Who amongst us hasn’t gravely mistimed a jaywalking and almost wound up as roadkill? Or let a stream of water get precariously close to an electric outlet while washing the dishes? And, of course, there are the very real dangers of cross-contamination for those with severe food allergies that make eating out a game of psychological Minesweeper. 

Near-death experiences happen every day, and although some may look like a scene right out of Final Destination, most are a lot less exciting and, quite frankly, dumb as hell. 

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The Redditors below certainly saw their lives flash before their eyes in the stupidest ways possible. Luckily, none of them ended up on 1,000 Ways to Die — instead, they ended up in a subreddit poking fun of themselves with their silly little stories...