Doing it Backwards
Holding a sign the wrong way is one of the most embarrassing mistakes you can make. Nobody misses it, and you look like a dummy for not noticing that you’re holding it incorrectly in front of everyone.
In fact, we would argue that the obliviousness of the person in such images is the most embarrassing aspect of all.. Being so nave and gullible, they don’t even realize that they’re making everyone laugh or even understand why.
Hang on Tight
Even though acrobats and gymnasts are often compared to figure skaters in terms of grace and poise on stage, they make mistakes too. Even though they make it look easy, the reality may be quite different!
Regardless of their level of expertise, gymnasts fall off the balance beam from time to time, but only a select few are able to re-establish their footing once they’ve fallen.