Drunk, Smells and Work: Protip: Don't

Protip: Don't

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - Canada - Winnipeg

Today, I tried using hand sanitizer to mask the smell of my armpits at work. Not only did it intensify the stench, my boss thinks I have a drinking problem, because I vaguely smelled of alcohol. I was too embarrassed to explain. FML

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Today, I was fired from my job. My boss claimed it was because I smelled like alcohol, never mind the fact that my job was brewmaster at a beer company. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/08/2019 04:04

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By Anonymous - 09/07/2019 18:00

Today, my stress sweat overpowered my prescription strength deodorant 45 minutes into an 8-hour shift. I don't know who is more miserable, me or my coworkers. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/02/2021 02:01

Today, I felt sick at work and tried to run to the bathroom with my hand covering my mouth, but saw a garbage can and removed my hand to let it loose. I forgot to remove my mask. FML

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By Drunk - 13/09/2010 23:40 - United States

Today, for the first time, I decided to just be myself at work. My boss thought I was drunk. FML

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By k…… - 10/04/2024 02:00 - United States

Today, it’s extremely hot, so showering and deodorant does fuck all for my odor. I thought I could get away with having my arms pressed to my sides at all times, but instead, a boy I don’t even know physically lifted my arms above my head and loudly declared that I stank. FML

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By tukker - 17/07/2009 23:14 - Canada

Today, my brother replaced my cologne with whiskey. I have a job interview and I smell like a drunk. FML

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glittercookies 12

Saturday 8 September 2012 21:57

Go to the bathroom. Take off your shirt. Wash under your arms with the hand soap.

griffins33 4

Saturday 8 September 2012 21:56

Deodorant maybe?

Comments

BloodandIce 11

Thursday 1 November 2012 23:25

Well if I ever happen to be caught in that situation and am without deodorant, thank you for letting me know what not to do.

Nolonger 11

Wednesday 28 August 2013 0:11

Tell your boss that on your way to work someone was drinking and spilled alcohol on you as they stumbled past.

LifeTrolls 16

Thursday 10 December 2015 16:42

just say you spilled a bottle of rubbing alcohol/ hand sanitizer.

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