When something does not go right, us Scots know how to make a joke out of a bad situation.
And the bungled demolition of Glasgow's Red Road flats saw the banter flow on social media after two blocks were left standing.
Here are the best reactions:
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I've just met the two demolition experts who rigged the #redroadflats that didn't collapse pic.twitter.com/duhtsXPZnL
— Paul Harper (@impaulharper) October 11, 2015
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#redroadflats Glasgow flats speak after failed demolition attempt. pic.twitter.com/KwBmD5Qk9v
— Sandra McGhee (@witchiedruid) October 12, 2015
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We shall not be moved! #redroadflats pic.twitter.com/1riFWNYmEu
— Davy (@DavyBhoy7) October 11, 2015
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Inventing steam engine and television no problem, discovering antibiotics easy peasy, dropping #redroadflats glasgow... shambles
— Eddie Butler (@edwardbutler67) October 12, 2015
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Jimmy? #redroadflats pic.twitter.com/uEhCiU4cVo
— Bricolage Collective (@bric_coll) October 11, 2015
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Top floor flat unexpectedly back on the market, windows need a clean, lean to included, some subsidence, knock down price. #redroadflats
— Tigertim (@asmallteaser) October 11, 2015
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#RedRoadFlats demolition didn't go to plan. #Elton #Demolition #Glasgow pic.twitter.com/axBG9l8RHv
— Joe Sober in October (@joebro1976) October 11, 2015
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#redroadflats growin up in Barmulloch lol pic.twitter.com/OoEoa4e0w5
— Karen Tennents girl (@karen_flynn) October 11, 2015
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I reckon wi another couple of goes, SafeDem could make a Red Road Bungalow 😂
— Davie Bhoy (@DavieH1888) October 11, 2015
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Shoulda got the wee guy from the kebab shop to demolish #RedRoad he woulda done it right.
— #root (@_cirrus_minor_) October 11, 2015
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I love the East End determination... even our buildings are stubborn. "Demolition? Will ye, aye?" #redRoad
— Carole Rennie Logan (@crgrieve) October 11, 2015
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Missed Opportunity? RedRoad Henge... pic.twitter.com/GiQU3oA40v
— SkyeDug (@DugSkye) October 11, 2015
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Given what's happened at the #redroadflats, I've a feeling that SafeDem are really, really good at Jenga.
— It's me, Jack (@Its_me_Jack_) October 11, 2015
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A Safedem spokesperson, Mr Wolf, has said that he, his wife and son Huffed & Puffed as hard as they could #redroadflats
— Alan McMahon (@Alzo_M) October 11, 2015
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I wouldnae trust Safedem to blow up ma armbands #redroadflats
— Walrus (@hologramwalrus) October 11, 2015
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Wee shout out to the lads @Safedem from Big Shuggy up the Red Road https://t.co/pgJ0gtQqov 😂😂😂
— Hoopy Hound Dug (@Hoopy_Hound_Dug) October 11, 2015
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All credit to Safedem: cutting the bottom half off two buildings while leaving them standing is really rather impressive. #redroadflats
— Citizen Lem (@CitizenLem) October 11, 2015
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#RedRoad Still waiting - SafeDem logo - 'it all comes down to precision' - aye right! pic.twitter.com/h6Vtvn33zz
— The Drouth (@The_Drouth) October 11, 2015
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If you seen a big cloud of dust over Glasgow today, I emptied my hoover for the first time in months #dusty #redroadflats
— emma lang (@emmasonfifth) October 11, 2015
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The hardest shot in the game, the old 7-10 split! #redroadflats #oops pic.twitter.com/DTko2BV4dZ
— Kev Vs Food (@mooreavcik) October 11, 2015
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#redroadflats Typical Glaswegians...we'll turn anything into a tourist attraction... #twopoundsapostcard pic.twitter.com/G0GnwkIV1R
— Jim (@JimArmstrong100) October 11, 2015
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Going house hunting tomorrow. Going to see a nice mid rise in springburn first. Fingers crossed #redroadflats
— gary doherty (@luvmeluvmapiles) October 11, 2015
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