The exciting thing about live television is that it’s unpredictable. That uncertainty, however, can occasionally result in genuinely memorable accidents that make viewers wince and producers frantically. For all the wrong reasons, these incidents—from athletes experiencing wardrobe malfunctions to news anchors forgetting they are on-air—are ingrained in popular culture.

A reporter who mistakenly believed a serious situation to be a humorous story is one notorious example, only to awkwardly correct herself on air. Not only did the error cause the video to go viral, but the stunned silence that followed did as well. And then there are the award shows, where the wrong people have been named winners, leading to confusion and shame all over the world.

There are mistakes made at sporting events as well. Live sports frequently produce moments that athletes and broadcasters wish could be deleted, from players celebrating too early to commentators caught on hot mics saying inappropriate things.

Even though these situations are embarrassing, they serve as a reminder that live television is exactly that—live. No second takes, no editing, and no time for second thoughts. It’s honest, unvarnished, and frequently humorous. People in the spotlight may blush, but viewers are compelled to watch, share, and remember.