Inside the Fyre Festival Disaster: 18 Jaw-Dropping Promises That Exploded into Chaos
Ever wonder why some ideas burst onto the scene with fireworks and fanfare, only to fizzle out faster than your morning coffee? Launching something new—whether it’s a shiny gadget, a flashy store, or a “revolutionary” sitcom—is like rolling the dice in Vegas. You might hit the jackpot or end up with a full-blown flop nobody saw coming. And honestly, some of these spectacular misfires? They’re hilarious, unforgettable, and just too juicy not to revisit.
Redditors have been spilling the tea on the biggest, most hyped-up disasters that promised the world but delivered… well, not quite that. From Segways that made us all grin and cringe, to 3D TVs that tried way too hard, and even Google Glass — yes, that awkward $1,500 forehead decoration — these tales are a masterclass in how hype doesn’t always equal success. So buckle up and get ready to stroll down memory lane, where innovation met reality, and the results were pure comedy gold. Don’t forget to cheer for your favorite flops as you scroll!
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Launching a new business or announcing a big idea is always a gamble. As hard as companies try, they can’t always predict exactly how the public will respond. But even when ideas flop, they can never be forgotten…
Redditors have recently been discussing the most hyped up ideas that ended up being huge failures, so we’ve gathered some of their spot-on responses below. From streaming platforms to modes of transportation, have fun taking a scroll through this memory lane of unfortunate ideas, and be sure to upvote the flops you find most amusing!
For those old enough to remember: Segway was *MASSIVELY* hyped for months. It was meant to change modern mobility *forever*.
When they finally showed off that goofy thing, it basically became a proto-meme in the early internet era.
3d Televisions were presented as the next huge thing. There was a massive amount of hype being able to watch 3d movies and games from the comfort of your living room. It flopped when it launched due to the televisions being ridiculously expensive and the technology not being there during the era and being gimmicky once the appeal wore off for the people that bought them.
Google Glass was a huge deal when it was announced, and it was a real pioneer in the augmented reality category. It didn’t sell all that well though, probably because it was expensive, around $1,500 if I remember right, and I don’t reckon people found it very fashionable.
Target in Canada!
Heard so many people addicted to the store in the US, everyone was excited to have it here, but it flopped, stores opened being half empty, more expensive then the stores they replaced, limited selections… they only lasted a few years
Before it became a punchline people were worried that Battlefield Earth would be a dangerously effective recruiting tool for Scientology.
The American version of “Coupling”, which was being hyped as the next big NBC sitcom after “Friends” went off the air. When cast members were doing interviews to promote it, they were so assured that it would be a success that they were already talking about multiple seasons.
It was cancelled after four episodes.
