It’s never a good idea to gloat.

And it’s really never a good idea to gloat or celebrate anything too early because if it backfires and ends up going south, well, you’re just gonna look like a big DUMMY.

And no one wants that…know what I’m saying?

Let’s all look at these important examples of “premature celebration”. I think we can all learn a few lessons here.

You may proceed…

1. I like how he’s broadcasting this to the world.

Dude, get a grip…Actually don’t, this is pretty entertaining.

That escalated quickly
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2. That didn’t end well.

Nice effort, though…

Meirl
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3. Sorry to hear about Bill.

He’s definitely NOT alive and kicking anymore.

Rip Gary F
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4. Are you sure about that?

Okay, if you say so…

Never obsolete
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5. You spoke too soon, Toronto Blue Jays.

Not a good look, guys.

The Toronto Blue Jays react to all the cancelled MLB games recently
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6. I don’t think that’s true at all!

It sure sounds good, though.

This showed up in my tech news feed
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7. Don’t start the party just yet.

But hopefully we can all do this sooner than later…

Celebrating too early
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8. Poor John Scripps, he didn’t know what was coming.

Well, ain’t that just the darndest thing…?

Does this count?
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9. I was just kidding! I swear!

Always make sure the paperwork goes through BEFORE you quit your job.

So… Can I get my job back or nah?
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10. Poor England fans, they just can’t catch a break.

Maybe sometime in the next 50 years they’ll get lucky…

No title needed.
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11. Was everyone really getting hilariously rich?

Sounds a little bit fishy to me…

The difference between Jan 13, 2018 and Aug 20, 2018
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12. This is why I don’t watch the NFL.

I don’t want to see a choreographed dance routine after every single play.

These guys acting like the they won after an interception
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13. Why are you leaving Netflix for Blockbuster?

Okay, maybe not…

Sick burn, Blockbuster.
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How about you?

Have you ever celebrated too early and then felt like a dummy?

Tell us your stories in the comments.

We can’t wait!