20 Infomercial GIFs That Prove Real Life Is Hard

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Eric Larson
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20 Infomercial GIFs That Prove Real Life Is Hard

Let's face it: The real world is tough.

Mundane tasks like opening doors and putting on pants aren't just irritating -- they're downright difficult. For every new cardigan, it seems, there's a stubborn button or poorly stitched sleeve waiting to ruin our lives with inconvenience. And don't even get us started on cracking eggs.

Thankfully, countless consumer products exist to help us forge ahead through the war on motor skills. Check out a few of our infomercial favorites below.

Any good ones we missed? Share them with us in the comments!

1. It's like the spices are against me

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2. Don't you die on me, dammit!

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3. Thanks a latte, man. Who's gonna clean this up now?

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4. No quiero Taco Bell

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5. No! My Old Navy khakis aren't liquid-resistant!

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6. How do people at the gym make it look so easy?

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7. It's more common than you think, trust us

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8. One small step for Dorothy, one broken back for the rest of time

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9. Damn laws of physics -- work for me!

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10. Did you learn nothing from the sexual harassment presentation last week?

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11. Empty! Why does everyone keep abandoning me?

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12. Why doesn't somebody invent something to put stuff on?!?

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13. Just gonna measure the window real quick aaaaaaaand I'm hurt

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14. I call this move the "Teach Me How to Life"

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15. Why can't there be an easy, elegant chin strap for my Thursday dinners in the dark?

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16. I almost got a grass stain on my Lacoste button-up!

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17. Yes, I love you too, honey. Oh, son of a--! Stupid grandkids ruin everything

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18. When life hands you eggs, crack that crap open with a fork

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19. Walking: The number one cause of death in 2012

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20. Ugh, not again

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