Gingerbread houses are that one holiday tradition that you can't fathom a Christmas without, but never really turn out like you intended (we're talking peak Pinterest fails, here). Too much candy, uneven cookies, runny frosting, and any sudden movements can mean the end to your edible dream house—but hey, at least a fully collapsed gingerbread house still tastes good, right? Check out these gingerbread house fails and you'll feel much better about that piece of roof you just ate. No shame.
1. Famous last words: "easy to assemble."
2. Frosting overload might be an understatement.
3. "We even tried duct tape."
4. If all else fails...
5. Time for a snack!
6. Plan B: build a gingerbread tent.
7. If only gingerbread houses were supposed to be 2D.
8. Hopefully the weather forecast doesn't call for rain.
9. We're trying to make flat houses happen.
10. Just haul it away.
11. When it's not even worth frosting it.
12. Blame it on the dinos.
13. Screw it, we're making s'mores.
14. Me at home in sweat pants vs. me when I run into my ex.
15. The abominable gingerbread house:
16. When in doubt, get literal with it.
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