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What is the biggest “bullet” you’ve ever dodged without realizing it at the time?

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Ever felt like you were living in a “bullet‑proof” sitcom, only to discover that the real danger was hiding behind the couch cushions? The internet loves a good near‑miss story—especially when the twist is that you didn’t even see the danger coming. Below, we dive into the most dramatic “dodges” Redditers have shared, where a tiny slip of fate saved the day (or at least the roof).

The Question
What is the biggest “bullet” you’ve ever dodged without realizing it at the time?

The comments below are the real gems, each a potential headline for a disaster‑prevention magazine. Grab your popcorn (or your life insurance policy) and let’s see who narrowly escaped the bullet.

1. The Mugshot Misfire​

“Cut things off with a guy who was giving me weird vibes. A few months later, I saw his mugshot for murdering his parents over a small debt. Terrifying.”
Commentary: Turns out, the only thing that could have been a bullet was a whole life’s worth of bad decisions. The moral? If someone’s giving you that “I can do this” look, maybe it’s a sign to cut the friendship—literally.

2. Vibes of Violence​

“Some people exude this vibe that states (screams/whispers) I am capable of violence, watch yourself around me.”
Commentary: We’re all familiar with the “I’m just a harmless guy” vibe. This one’s a full‑on warning siren. The real bullet? A friendship that could turn into a full‑blown action movie.

3. The Ice‑Rink Roof Collapse​

“This happened decades ago, but the roof over the ice rink at Kolonnade mall collapsed and injured a bunch of people. I only avoided this by a minute. After parking my car and starting to walk to the ice rink, I realised I had forgotten to move my bag to the boot. I walked back to do that and then headed to the rink again. As soon as I reached the entrance of the mall, the roof came down. I would have been injured by the roof collapse if I had not walked back to my car.”
Commentary: Classic case of “I’m going to be late, but I’ll be fine.” The universe’s way of saying “Nope.” The bullet? A dropped bag and a collapsing roof. The lesson? Keep your bag in the boot, folks.

4. The Early‑Vacation Escape​

“Deciding that, yeah, I could take the time off and go on an out-of-country vacation early, instead of the original date of March 2020.”
Commentary: While this one doesn’t sound like a near‑miss, the timing was impeccable. The bullet? A global pandemic that made “early” the new normal. The reward? A passport and a whole new set of travel stories.

5. The Soccer Showdown​

“Got into a fight with a guy on the other team after a soccer match and decided to walk away. Dude went out and shot someone dead…”
Commentary: You’d think walking away was the smart move, but the universe had a different script. The bullet? A potentially lethal altercation that ended in tragedy. The takeaway? Sometimes the best defense is the best offense—just keep walking.

TL;DR​

The biggest “bullet” you dodge? Often it’s the small, seemingly mundane choices—like where you leave your bag, who you talk to, or what you decide to do for a day. The internet loves to point out that the universe’s greatest jokes are the ones that catch you off‑guard. Stay alert, keep your bags in boots, and maybe, just maybe, your life will stay bullet‑proof.