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Can't Have Nice Things

Comments expressing sarcastic frustration using the repeated phrase 'this is why we can’t have nice things' to mock foolish behavior, incompetence, or ridiculous ideas in the thread.

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Sample Comments

SoftTalker • Apr 21, 2025 • View on HN

This is why we can’t have nice things

philshem • Jul 9, 2019 • View on HN

This is why we can’t have nice things

outadoc • Oct 13, 2025 • View on HN

Your definition of fun is scary

nvr219 • Apr 18, 2019 • View on HN

It's a good thing with a bad name

xkcd-sucks • Apr 20, 2015 • View on HN

It's not a bug, it's a Quirk™

techslave • May 15, 2019 • View on HN

this is why we can’t have nice things

Pigalowda • Dec 20, 2022 • View on HN

It's turdles all the way down

baobabKoodaa • Aug 31, 2025 • View on HN

Kick 'em while they're down

dweinus • Jan 12, 2024 • View on HN

...and this is why we can't have nice things

chopsueyar • Mar 20, 2011 • View on HN

"What It Feels Like to Have to Read this Drivel"