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With the current cost of living crisis in the UK, most people’s instinct is to scrimp and save where they can, which means bargain hunting, embracing DIY and improvising.
And, in many cases, significant savings can only be achieved by thinking creatively and daring to step out of your comfort zone.
But while sacrifices need to be made when trying to save, there will be times when you wonder “was it worth it?”
As well as these funny photos compiled by the program Bored Panda, the answer is sometimes a resounding “no.”
In one image, “cheap seats” take on new meaning when two men sit in front of a solid fence. They could be just a few feet from the field and it wouldn’t matter: their vision is completely obscured.
‘Cheap seats’ take on a new meaning here. The two men may be in the stadium, but the solid fence means they can’t see anything.
Another photo shows a woman who wanted to save on a haircut. She should have asked for layers, but her budget-friendly hairstylist took that look to a whole new level.
While a third image is the work of a very creative and brave person. Someone who thought about replacing their car’s broken side mirror not with a new part but with a hand mirror held together with duct tape.
Here, FEMAIL shares a selection of funny mistakes that will remind you not to take shortcuts.
![From 'cheap seats' to dodgy haircuts: hilarious fails that prove it's not always worth taking shortcuts 7 This woman clearly asked for layers, but it's unlikely she was expecting such a dramatic look.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1710033557_846_From-cheap-seats-to-dodgy-haircuts-hilarious-fails-that-prove.jpg)
This woman clearly asked for layers, but it’s unlikely she was expecting such a dramatic look.
![From 'cheap seats' to dodgy haircuts: hilarious fails that prove it's not always worth taking shortcuts 9 One brave person thought it would be wise to replace his car's broken side mirror, not with a new part, but with a hand mirror held together with duct tape.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1710033557_23_From-cheap-seats-to-dodgy-haircuts-hilarious-fails-that-prove.jpg)
One brave person thought it would be wise to replace his car’s broken side mirror, not with a new part, but with a hand mirror held together with duct tape.
![From 'cheap seats' to dodgy haircuts: hilarious fails that prove it's not always worth taking shortcuts 11 This hotel did not make it clear that a room for two did not have a separate bathroom.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1710033557_613_From-cheap-seats-to-dodgy-haircuts-hilarious-fails-that-prove.jpg)
This hotel did not make it clear that a room for two did not have a separate bathroom.
![From 'cheap seats' to dodgy haircuts: hilarious fails that prove it's not always worth taking shortcuts 13 Creative thinking helped a person fix his glasses by replacing the broken arm with a... twig](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1710033557_680_From-cheap-seats-to-dodgy-haircuts-hilarious-fails-that-prove.jpg)
Creative thinking helped a person fix his glasses by replacing the broken arm with a… twig
![From 'cheap seats' to dodgy haircuts: hilarious fails that prove it's not always worth taking shortcuts 15 It's not a good sign when a knife can't even cut through a block of creamy butter.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1710033557_887_From-cheap-seats-to-dodgy-haircuts-hilarious-fails-that-prove.jpg)
It’s not a good sign when a knife can’t even cut through a block of creamy butter.
![From 'cheap seats' to dodgy haircuts: hilarious fails that prove it's not always worth taking shortcuts 17 When a piece of wood warps your hammer, it's okay to blame your tools](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1710033558_509_From-cheap-seats-to-dodgy-haircuts-hilarious-fails-that-prove.jpg)
When a piece of wood warps your hammer, it’s okay to blame your tools
![From 'cheap seats' to dodgy haircuts: hilarious fails that prove it's not always worth taking shortcuts 19 Growing your own vegetables may seem easy, but it takes more time than you think to achieve even reasonable results.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1710033558_234_From-cheap-seats-to-dodgy-haircuts-hilarious-fails-that-prove.jpg)
Growing your own vegetables may seem easy, but it takes more time than you think to achieve even reasonable results.
![From 'cheap seats' to dodgy haircuts: hilarious fails that prove it's not always worth taking shortcuts 21 It could have been a cheap smartwatch, but it doesn't take being polite...](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1710033558_816_From-cheap-seats-to-dodgy-haircuts-hilarious-fails-that-prove.jpg)
It could have been a cheap smartwatch, but it doesn’t take being polite…
![From 'cheap seats' to dodgy haircuts: hilarious fails that prove it's not always worth taking shortcuts 23 This cheap kiddie pool seemed to be a decent size online, but it's no bigger than a show in real life.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1710033558_963_From-cheap-seats-to-dodgy-haircuts-hilarious-fails-that-prove.jpg)
This cheap kiddie pool seemed to be a decent size online, but it’s no bigger than a show in real life.
![From 'cheap seats' to dodgy haircuts: hilarious fails that prove it's not always worth taking shortcuts 25 If you're doing DIY projects, you won't want to skimp on a tape measure; This one is missing the 40 inch marker.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1710033558_971_From-cheap-seats-to-dodgy-haircuts-hilarious-fails-that-prove.jpg)
If you’re doing DIY projects, you won’t want to skimp on a tape measure; This one is missing the 40 inch marker.