Moving can be a stressful time, but for some people, it can also lead to some hilarious mishaps. From furniture getting stuck in doorways to moving trucks getting stuck in tight spaces, there is no shortage of moving fails out there. We've compiled a list of the 33 most hilarious moving fails that will have you in stitches. Whether you're moving or just need a good laugh, these fails are sure to entertain.
The Overloaded Truck
One family thought they could fit all of their belongings into one moving truck. However, they soon realized that they had seriously overestimated the truck's capacity. As they started loading their belongings, it became obvious that everything wasn't going to fit. In the end, they had to call for a second truck to come and finish the job.
The Uphill Battle
Mike and his friends thought they could save money by moving their furniture themselves. However, they soon found themselves faced with a steep uphill battle as they tried to carry a heavy couch up three flights of stairs. After several failed attempts and a lot of laughter, they eventually had to call in professional movers to help them out.
The Tangled Mess
When Sarah and her roommates tried to move a large area rug, they didn't anticipate the chaos that would ensue. As they attempted to roll up the rug, it became clear that it was too big to fit through the door. In the end, they had to cut the rug into smaller pieces just to get it out of the house.
The DIY Disaster
Emma and her husband thought they could save money by building their own cardboard moving boxes. However, their DIY experiment quickly turned into a disaster when the boxes started falling apart as they tried to lift them. In the end, they had to rush out and buy proper moving boxes to avoid any further mishaps.
The Stuck Sofa
When John and his roommates tried to move their old sofa out of their apartment, they soon realized it was too big to fit through the door. After much pushing, pulling, and twisting, they finally managed to get the sofa stuck halfway in and halfway out, leaving them scratching their heads about what to do next.
The Toppling Tower
One family decided to save money by stacking all of their moving boxes precariously in the back of their pickup truck. However, as they started driving to their new home, the boxes began to shift and sway, threatening to topple over at any moment. They had to pull over and reorganize the boxes before they could continue on their journey.
The Broken Antiques
Mark and his partner had carefully wrapped their antique furniture in bubble wrap to protect it during the move. However, during the move, one of the boxes fell off the truck and the antique vase inside shattered into pieces. They learned the hard way that sometimes bubble wrap just isn't enough to protect fragile items.
The Tipping Table
When Rachel and her friends tried to move a heavy dining table, they quickly realized that it was too top-heavy. As they attempted to carry it down a flight of stairs, the table started to tip and sway, causing a few heart-stopping moments before they were finally able to set it down safely at the bottom.
The Uncooperative Couch
David and his roommates struggled to maneuver a large couch out of their old apartment. Just as they thought they had finally managed to get it through the door, the couch suddenly became wedged in the doorway. They had to call in reinforcements and spend over an hour trying various tricks to free the stubborn couch.
The Tangled Tape
When Emily and her family tried to pack up their belongings, they quickly realized that packing tape was more difficult to handle than they thought. Instead of neatly sealing boxes, the tape ended up sticking to everything but the boxes, creating a comical mess that had them all in fits of laughter.
The Misplaced Mattress
Jack and his friends attempted to move a king-size mattress up a narrow staircase, only to find that it was too big to fit. After several failed attempts at bending and folding the mattress, they finally decided to give up and have it delivered to their new place instead.
The Disappearing Friends
When Greg and his roommates tried to move a heavy dresser, they quickly realized that they were short on manpower. As they attempted to lift the dresser, one of the friends disappeared underneath, leading to a chorus of laughter before they finally managed to free him and get the dresser to its destination.
The Stubborn Screw
When Lucy and her partner tried to disassemble their bed frame for the move, they encountered a stubborn screw that refused to budge. Despite trying various tools and methods, the screw remained firmly in place, leaving them scratching their heads about how to move the bed without taking it apart.
The Traffic Jam
As Samantha and her family drove their moving truck to their new home, they encountered a narrow street that was already congested with parked cars. After attempting to navigate the truck through the tight space, they ended up getting stuck, causing a minor traffic jam and a lot of frustrated honking from other drivers.
The Ceiling Scrape
When Tom and his friends tried to move a tall bookcase out of their old apartment, they didn't anticipate that it would be too tall to fit through the door. As they attempted to maneuver it through the doorway, the top of the bookcase scraped against the ceiling, leaving a series of comical marks that they had to try and explain to their landlord.
The DIY Movers
When Michael and his family decided to forgo professional movers in favor of DIY moving, they quickly realized that it was a decision they would come to regret. From dropped boxes to strained muscles, their DIY moving experience turned out to be more trouble than it was worth, leaving them all exhausted and vowing never to do it again.
The Unforeseen Water Hazard
When Ashley and her roommates attempted to move a heavy dresser up a flight of stairs, they didn't anticipate that a leak from a nearby plumbing fixture would turn the staircase into a makeshift water slide. As they struggled to keep their footing on the slippery stairs, they couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity of the situation.
The Case of the Missing Keys
As Patrick and his friends were about to leave their old apartment for the last time, they realized that the keys to the moving truck were nowhere to be found. After a frantic search, they eventually discovered that the keys had been left in the front door, causing a round of laughter at their forgetfulness.