27 Super Cringey Stories of Summer Misfortune
No matter what generation you're from, you probably have at least some affection for the classic summer experience. After all, there’s a special magic that comes with memories of hanging out by the pool, playing Pokemon (or the equivalent fad of your childhood) and the heavenly feeling of movie theater air conditioning.
But summer isn’t all puppies, rainbows and ice cream. Here are some of the best stories we’ve collected from Cracked readers about their crazy experiences at terrible minimum-wage jobs and the lies they told in the schoolyard once they returned from their summer breaks.
Bring back any memories?
We truly hope this camp legend is real.
Source: Tell Us Now: The Biggest Lies Kids Told About Their Summer Break
It's all about perspective
I want a big sandwich, please. BIG.
Permission to the save the building, sir?
A Nice Set of Bowels for $10
That's some toothbrush
Nope. Nope. Nope.
This is a brilliant move, actually
Truly gnarly
This definitely happened.
Source: Tell Us Now: The Biggest Lies Kids Told About Their Summer Break
Freddie's Brother
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SHOT THROUGH THE HEART!!
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The Axe haircut
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This isn't crazy for Action Park
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Bathroom Souvenir
Baked on the Job
Water Balloon Condoms
Commercial loops are a crime
Oh, gross.
Dishwashers Know The Secrets
Donny's their cousin! Really!
Source: Tell Us Now: The Biggest Lies Kids Told About Their Summer Break
Hangin' with the 'Formers
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We're still looking for Luigi
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The kid who had every Transformer
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Ah, the ol' twin scam
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This is too real.
Source: Tell Us Now: The Biggest Lies Kids Told About Their Summer Break
Camp Curfew is serious business
Source: Tell Us Now: The Biggest Lies Kids Told About Their Summer Break