When the memory kicks in just after the disaster does — these 20 forgetful moments from r/Wellthatsucks are painfully funny and hilariously relatable.
Some moments are funny. Some are painful. And then there are the ones that hit you with the crushing realization: you forgot something extremely important—but only after it was way too late. Welcome to the world of forgetful chaos, where brains go on vacation and consequences arrive right on time.
These 20 forgetful moments are the very definition of “too little, too late.” Curated from the subreddit r/Wellthatsucks, each image perfectly captures the hilarious (and sometimes heartbreaking) aftermath of pure human error. From missed steps to mental blackouts, these memes are a reminder that forgetting isn’t just human—it’s sometimes brutally funny.
1. 8 year old remembered to take the foil flavor packet out! She forgot to add water…

2. Ever left your fuel door open and gas cap off, then driven home_ Well then, this should make you feel better.

3. Forgot I was heating oil for French fries.

4. Forgot my headphones on the ground while the roomba was running

5. Forgot my wallet and Really needed gas… I had to be THAT guy, $11 in quarters

6. Forgot to check before I sat down

7. Forgot to take my ‘beer’ out of the freezer

8. Got this text just now… RIP

9. I forgot I took the guard off to clean it and went to touch up a spot I noticed

10. I forgot the Pepsi was in the back of my car, and it was -16 Fahrenheit night before last.

11. I forgot to take the old coffee pod out of the coffee maker before making cup noodles.

12. Just sat down for a 6 hour red eye flight.

13. My buddy lives next door to a car dealership and forgot his parking brake.

14. My roommate forgot a plate of pasta in the fridge

15. Put both on this morning to get wife’s opinion. Forgot to change before I left and was at work all day like this.

16. Someone forgot their rotisserie chicken in their cart at Costco.

17. Someone Left their phone on top if their Car

18. Walked to work in a thunderstorm, but my boss forgot to tell me we all have today off

19. When you live in Svalbard, Norway and forgot to close the window to the home office

20. Who forgot to check for cracks and damages_!


