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Someone does something that puts them, or the people around them in a bad or unpleasant situation. Hindsight reveals that although they had good intentions, their actions were not in their best interests.
If questioned about why they did it, they'll often respond with the reason for everything that has ever been done by anyone at any time and any place: '''"It seemed like a good idea at the time!"
This is also used sometimes as an explanation for [[Chaotic Neutral]] or [[Chaotic Stupid]] actions. Contrast [[I Did What I Had to Do]], which does the same as in this case, but for [[Lawful Neutral]] or [[Lawful Stupid]] actions and their moral, rather than strategical, consequences. Frequently an explanation for winning (or at least qualifying for) a [[
Compare the situational trope [[Nice Job Breaking It, Hero]].
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