Work: Today, I told my boss I could handle running the floor buffer....

By rubberduck1 - 16/11/2012 05:04 - United States - Mattoon

Today, I told my boss I could handle running the floor buffer. Thirty seconds in, I lost control and became pinned to the wall by its force. In my state of shock and embarrassment, I didn't realize the only thing keeping me trapped was my grip on the accelerator. FML

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Same thing different taste

By master6 - 21/12/2018 04:00

Today, I was pulling in to my work parking lot gate, accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake pedal, ran through the gate arm. FML

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Slippery

By charliebravo77 - 09/12/2011 20:14 - United States

Today, I drove into the parking lot at work, and discovered too late that there were patches of ice everywhere. As I turned to enter my usual spot, I lost control of the vehicle, and despite my pleas, praying, and profanity, it glided straight into my boss's car. FML

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By NoPainNoGain - 05/06/2009 05:03 - United States

Today, while running on the treadmill at the gym, the girl next to me slipped and went flying back against the wall. Indecisive whether to get off and help her or to just keep going, I lost my focus and footing and flew back next to her. FML

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Sorry!

By Anonymous - 30/03/2012 14:42 - United Kingdom

Today, I got on the train with my bike, leaning it up against the wall. After a while, it began to slide down the wall and wobble, so I dashed out to catch it. As I ran for it, I slipped and crashed into it, knocking it into an old man and busting the rear brake. FML

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Fitness is overrated

By Frankie says relax - 10/12/2023 06:00 - United States

Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. As I was on the treadmill, I accidentally hit the emergency stop button. In my attempt to play it cool, I tried to pretend it was intentional and yelled, "I've reached my fitness goal for the day!" FML

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By lions214 - 11/01/2012 01:40 - United States

Today, at work at a store, I was sitting on the floor stocking a bottom shelf. A woman in a motorized cart did not see me, and ran over my hand. When I alerted her about what she had done she laughed. FML

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Impressive

By mikej1985 - 20/03/2009 17:11 - Canada

Today, I got to my underground parking garage at work and saw my boss pulling into a spot. I thought I would show him my reverse parking skills and decided to park beside him. As I was pulling in he opened his door to get out and I smashed into it, nearly running him over. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/10/2010 19:29 - United States

Today, I was at work, when I got bored and started spinning around in my chair for a little fun. As I was spinning, I went to grab my phone. I missed and sent my phone flying, hitting my coworker in the face. My boss witnessed the whole thing. FML

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By poop - 18/05/2009 17:25 - United States

Today, at work, I decided to try and impress this girl walking behind me by holding the door open for her. As she was walking through, I inadvertently pulled the door too hard. It slammed against the wall and ricochet back, hitting her right in the face. FML

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I deserve a raise and fall

By Anonymous - 02/09/2023 20:00 - United States

Today, I finally mustered the courage to ask my boss for a raise. I confidently walked into his office, ready to present my case, only to trip over the edge of a rug and fall onto his desk, scattering papers and stuff everywhere. FML

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LemonandLime 13

Friday 16 November 2012 11:52

The force is strong with this one.

perdix 29

Friday 16 November 2012 12:03

I guess you're not "ready to rummmmmmble!" No, wait, that's Michael Buffer . . .

Comments

TaffyMichele 9

Friday 16 November 2012 17:09

I don't think you deserve it. They don't look like they'd be hard to control, but I understand freaking out and keeping your hand on the accelerator. The first time a ride a quad, I freaked out when a bump sent me into some tall, sharp weeds and I was so scared I just kept my thumb on the accelerator until I made it out. Now you'll just know how to handle it better next time (:

DevinY1 15

Friday 16 November 2012 17:46

29, you would be surprised how hard those things are to control if you're not used to them.

SUPA_TOLL_CAL 6

Friday 16 November 2012 18:00

I once had something like this on my dirtbike, after a jump I landed went full speed and kinda lost control untill I released the throttle.

SUPA_TOLL_CAL 6

Friday 16 November 2012 18:00

I once had something like this on my dirtbike, after a jump I landed went full speed and kinda lost control untill I released the throttle.

florido_fml 10

Friday 16 November 2012 18:09

Whisky throttle

darkhakai 18

Friday 16 November 2012 19:09

I wouldn't worry about it too much. If you had to convince him you to let you use it in the first place, I'm sure your boss expected some sort of struggle. However, if you claimed to have operated one before then I think even you know you deserved it.

CrazyManCraig12 9

Friday 16 November 2012 19:19

I was a janitor for 4 years a local phone service provider, and when I finally quit was training some kid to run the buffer and he did the same damn thing as soon as I left the room. cept it tossed the buffer through the wall and broke his fingers where they hit the wall lol, so you got off some what luckier then him =P