It’s fair to say that our lives revolve around rules and instructions. Whether it be at school, at work or within our families, we seem to be constantly told to do things in a certain way. Of course, sometimes such rules and regulations are important for the your own safety and the safety of others, but other times you can’t help but feel annoyed at how unnecessary they are. Here we have a collection of images showing people that followed the rules and instructions given to them very literally. Take a look!
When you’re asked to put the cake in the oven at 120 degrees…
![taking rules literally 120 degrees](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-120-degrees.jpg)
When your company bans shorts and only allows skirts or trousers…
![taking rules literally arriva banned shorts](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-arriva-banned-shorts.jpg)
Those seals are outrageous!
![taking rules literally breaking this seal](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-breaking-this-seal.jpg)
Clever…
![taking rules literally cant sell water](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-cant-sell-water.jpg)
We wonder how many people in this world would actually put ‘Wisely’…
![taking rules literally choose wisely](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-choose-wisely.jpg)
A good effort!
![taking rules literally clean the bathroom](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-clean-the-bathroom.jpg)
Dogs beware…
![taking rules literally if your dog does a poo](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-if-your-dog-does-a-poo.jpg)
Curbs also need hugs.
![taking rules literally hug curb when leavin](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-hug-curb-when-leavin.jpg)
The weirdest looking sheep we’ve ever seen…
![taking rules literally how to draw sheep](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-how-to-draw-sheep.jpg)
‘Gimp boy’, love it!
![taking rules literally hang this out please](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-hang-this-out-please.jpg)
Be careful when you ask for a generic birthday party…
![taking rules literally generic party](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-generic-party.jpg)
Discrimination against walkers!
![taking rules literally golden gate bridge friendly](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-golden-gate-bridge-friendly.jpg)
The school these kids attend wouldn’t allow Halloween costumes…
![taking rules literally doesnt allow halloween costumes](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-doesnt-allow-halloween-costumes.jpg)
What a strange sign…
![taking rules literally indian writing](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-indian-writing.jpg)
There’s some really clever, hilarious and creative people involved in this list, and there’s also quite a few ridiculously stupid ones! We love seeing the different ways that people work around the rules. After all, life would be super boring if everyone did as they were told, right? We’ve got even more amusing images coming your way so keep scrolling if you want to see more! And, feel free to post any of your own rule bending images in the comments below!
We always wonder if baristas do this for fun…
![taking rules literally marc with a c](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-marc-with-a-c.jpg)
This could have been worded in a much better way…
![taking rules literally morality reminder](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-morality-reminder.jpg)
They thought they had everything covered…
![taking rules literally no riding](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-no-riding.jpg)
Your choice when you’re asked to wear a plain tie…
![taking rules literally plane tie](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-plane-tie.jpg)
Nailed it.
![taking rules literally please cover yourself](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-please-cover-yourself.jpg)
As requested…
![taking rules literally please put under mat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-please-put-under-mat.jpg)
Brilliant!
![taking rules literally write as a chinese person](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-write-as-a-chinese-person.jpg)
When you’re asked to take some photos with your new selfie stick…
![taking rules literally wife take picture with selfie stick](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-wife-take-picture-with-selfie-stick.jpg)
She stopped walking…
![taking rules literally when red light shoes](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-when-red-light-shoes.jpg)
When you joke that you want a small check…
![taking rules literally small cheque](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-small-cheque.jpg)
This genius was told he was not allowed outside…
![taking rules literally told he couldnt go outside](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-told-he-couldnt-go-outside.jpg)
We didn’t see this coming!
![taking rules literally remove sleeve and film](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-remove-sleeve-and-film.jpg)
Marcus got what he deserved…
![taking rules literally send a pic of you in a bra](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/taking-rules-literally-send-a-pic-of-you-in-a-bra.jpg)