Shark Tank blends interesting personalities, cool innovations, and hard-core negotiating, making it a successful reality show. But let's be honest, it's entertaining to watch people freak out on national television. Some entrepreneurs, like Scott Jordan and Aaron McDaniel, come in with a closed mind, convinced the Sharks are wrong for not seeing their idea's potential. Jordan told the Sharks he didn't want to do business with them, while McDaniel insisted they just didn't get it. These moments provide some of the best meltdowns on Shark Tank. Below is a list of the most memorable ones since the show started seven seasons ago, featuring people crying, freaking out, and screaming with rage - all enjoyable meltdowns.
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Scott Jordan's arrogant attitude and angry meltdown cost him a $1 million deal. Things began well for him. Robert pushed harder. Jordan could not handle the criticism and fired back at the Sharks. Jordan decided which Sharks stayed and which left, stating he did not need Robert or Kevin. Robert yelled, "Learn some more respect!" as Jordan stormed out. You think?
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"I can do this!" Mikki Bey, an entrepreneur running an eyelash extension business, yelled at Barbara through tears. She said, "I did this by myself!" We live in an unfair society. Men can come on the show, cry, and their stories change a Shark's decision. A woman who cries like this gets criticized. Barbara told Bey she needs to "give up this crying stuff." When a woman cries, it hurts her credibility. No wonder Bey had a meltdown.
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Sometimes a pitch fails. You might believe in your product, but the Sharks see something else. This happened to real estate dealer Aaron McDaniel on the show. He tried to market his app, which changes how small real estate is bought, but he could not make the Sharks understand. They criticized him and accused him of shady dealings. McDaniel fought this claim. As he argued, things worsened, and he left without a deal. He told the cameras later that the Sharks simply "didn't get it."
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Stephan Aarstol did not have a meltdown; he froze completely.Shark TankAfter forgetting his pitch, Aarstol left him and the Sharks in a heavy silence. Stage fright is a major fear for people. Giving an important presentation on national TV must strain nerves. Flustered, stumbling, and swearing, Aarstol could not speak. Kevin O'Leary said, "Don't worry," he said, "It's only the biggest moment of your life."
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Touted as the worst fight inShark TankHistory has no problem living up to its name. After Laurie and Daymond invested in Scholly, an app helping students find scholarships, a major fight erupted among the Sharks. Mark and Robert attacked Laurie's choice, calling it just charity. Laurie replied they were jealous and it would make money. This forced Robert, Mark, and Kevin to leave, leaving Laurie and Daymond silent.
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Sometimes people stop knowing when to stop. Dan Cafferty of Coffee Brand Gifts grew hostile and agitated when the Sharks pointed out business flaws. Even then, he defended his product, stuttering that Kevin's view is wrong. Realizing he would not close a deal, he left. An annoyed Robert commented on how frustrating that was... and he was right.Watch the video of the meltdown here.
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Jocelyn Fine and Kelly Dineen had a tragic meltdown from feeling let down.Kelly Dineen could not hold it together.She pitched Fohawk, a line of safety helmet accessories. The two cracked when they saw their passion failed to close a deal. They spiraled, trying to deny facts showing the product failed. Kevin stated, "I want partners who deal in reality," before leaving. Everyone hated the product.
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Phillip Lapuz dissolves into tears when asked what motivates him. His sincerity and determination move the other Sharks to tears. Lapuz explains his fiancée lives in Japan, and moving her to the United States costs too much right now. Lapuz states through tears he would do anything to succeed and provide for her. This meltdown helped close the deal.
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Meltdowns often sink deals. A successful pitch quickly failed when Donna and Rosy Khalife could not close the deal with Robert. Pitching their subscription gift service, Surprise Ride, the women faced a surprise when Robert's offer declined returned and affected them. After the other Sharks left, they begged Robert to return, but the Shark would not change his mind.
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A meltdown is not just yelling. Ginelle Mills showed her Cool Wazoo, a 5-in-1 baby cover, but the Sharks did not bite. They dropped out one by one. Laurie said she was on the fence but could not invest. This broke Mills as she processed the results. Laurie jumped back in and invested after seeing Mills' reaction.
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Kevin yelled, "What do you mean, no!?" at Paul Watts, the entrepreneur who rejected an offer for graffiti removal. Paul clearly started to crack. His repeated "No" gave way to arrogance. Kevin sneered, "When you walk out of here, I won't even think of you again." Paul quickly replied, "Yes you will." Paul did not win back any Sharks.Watch the craziness go down here..
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Do not talk back to the Sharks, no matter how angry you are. This happened in the first episode of.Shark TankOmar Soliman and Nick Friedman tried to get a deal for their College Hunks Hauling Junk franchise. They left to discuss the offer, but returned with a firm no, shocking Kevin. They countered with an extremely high number, making Kevin angrier. Kevin berated them; one spoke back, and the outcome was bad.Watch it here.
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