The epic breakdown is the ultimate release for the person who just can’t take anymore. The breakdown is also the ultimate entertainment for all those lucky enough be in the same room as the person whose emotional sh!t is speeding head-on towards the proverbial fan.
Christian Bale and Bill O’Reilly are two obviously hilarious instances of when breakdowns go viral. But they are from the only examples we have to offer. From meltdown montages to parodies of breakdowns, check out all of the catastrophic acts of catharsis.
15 Epic Breakdowns
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Nakedly Deep Portraits
The Benoit Paille Stranger Project Strives to Break Down Anonymity
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Padded Wall Chair
'The Paddy' For Relaxation and Nervous Breakdowns
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Angry Anchorman Remixed
Bill O'Reilly Flips Out (Now With Music)
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Financial Meltdown Art
Nude Pinups from Torn Newspapers
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Viral Meltdown Parodies
Skyler Stone Dresses as Batman, Channels Christian Bale for Spoof
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Pop Up Books For Adults
Celebrity Meltdowns Pop Up Book
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Meltdown Montages
'Freak Out' by Marcel Haupt Unleashes Some Anger
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Reality Melt-Downs
Susan Boyle Checks Herself into Mental Clinic After Loss
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Epic Graffiti Meltdowns
Artist NUG Attacks Public Train Service With Territorial Pissings
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Viral Meltdown Remixes
Christian Bale Takes On Vintage Bill O'Reilly in Epic Profane Showdow
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Political Pundit Parodies
Lil' Bill O'Reilly
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Parodying Viral Breakdowns
Sobbing Sorority Sister The Target of Amateur Comedians
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Viral Coed Breakdowns
Sobbing Sorority Sister Just Wanted Snow
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Meltdown Chair
Big Ball of Rope Becomes Chair
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