This is why we can’t have nice things 

A phrase used when things go well but something ruins it

“You smacked your brother with your new toy, this is why we can’t have nice things”

This is why we can’t have nice things by Ricky8283828 January 16, 2018

This is why we can't have nice things 

No matter how nice of a thing you have, no matter how hard you may try, someone will always find a way to fuck it up.

Josh: Hey bro can I borrow your phone?
Me: I dunno man, I just bought this. I don't even have a case on it yet!
Josh: Chill dude, I ain't gonna break it. It'll just take a second..
Me: Okay...
Josh:*Immediately drops it on the ground, denting the corner*
Me: God damn it Josh, this is why we can't have nice things.

This is why we can't have nice things by re3ja April 25, 2016

This is why we can't have nice things 

What a mother yells whenever something gets broke

*CRASH*
Kids (in sync of course): "I didn't do it!"
Mother: "THIS IS WHY WE CAN'T HAVE NICE THINGS!"

This is why we can't have nice things by SAHM May 2, 2013

This is why we can't have nice things 

1.) The inability to possess quality goods or services.

2.) Shit we can't have.
3.) Used to describe the consequences of an asshole.

1.) "God dammit Schmidt, this is why we can't have nice things."
2.) "He pissed on my desk, this is why we can't have nice things."
3.) "You grabbed her ass, this is why you can't have a nice thing."

This is why we can't have nice things by Humping midget January 15, 2011

This is why we can't have nice things 

what do i need to say.

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This is why we can't have nice things by someone else thats not u March 3, 2021

This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things 

Track 13 of Taylor Swift's sixth album, Reputation. Also shortened to TIWWCHNT.

And here's to you, 'cause forgiveness is a nice thing to do...

HAHAHAHA!!! I can't even say it with a straight face!
This is why we can't have nice things, darling...

This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things by b_awkward92 January 19, 2018

We ain't rich! This is why we can't have nice things.

Phrase used to get an annoying person to quit bothering you. If it doesn't work the first time, say it louder and louder until they stop bothering you.

Annoying stepbrother: Lemme play SSBB with you!
Me: Go away kid. I hate you.
Stepbrother: No! I wanna play it!
Me: We ain't rich! This is why we can't have nice things.

We ain't rich! This is why we can't have nice things. by Thunder Chunky July 2, 2008