Today, I was riding my bike to the local grocery store to pick up some supplies for dinner. On the way down, traveling down a hill, I hit a drain with no lid. I went to grab hold of the nearest object to soften my fall. That nearest object was a barbed wire fence. FML
I agree, your life sucks (34848) - you totally deserved it (1684)
On 08/06/2009 at 12:55am - misc - by Lawrence (man) - United States (Florida)
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Ouch, but YDI for not watching the road.
#1 - On 08/06/2009 at 6:09am by overkill_78
Stop being an idiot. You're the worst troll I've ever seen. A troll doesn't announce he's trolling, the whole point is so no one knows.
HAHAHAHA 22, you're a comment genius. I agree, do people have nothing better to do than to make themselves look like a moron on a very frequently visited site? I understand 'trolls' get a few giggles while typing it, but really? Three times in a row? Take up gardening or something, it's more productive than being an idiot.
you poor lonely idiot... i do have pity for your never seen the other side of your mom's basement face
Christ! Either way you'd be in a lotta pain O_o
Though, at least hurting your hands is better than possibly splitting your head open ^,^
But seriously, FYL
Um?
How was there a fence near an open drain?
I mean, how were you riding that fast TOWARDS A FENCE?
It must have been like parallel and REALLY close to the road or something.
#9 - On 08/06/2009 at 6:33am by tempaccount
I had to think about it too, but then I remembered we have a drain in our yard... two, actually (one open, one not).
So... I suppose OP was actually riding by a fence when he hit the drain...? Still sort of an awkward picture, but I suppose that's the character limit's fault.
I've had a nasty meeting with a wood fence laced with barbed wire while I was on a three-wheeler, myself. Not pretty stuff. FYL OP.
#52 - On 08/06/2009 at 1:07pm by DameGreyWulf
Ow.. that must have really hurt.
I've seen a similar story about this one person hiking up a mountain and he/she tripped and the nearest thing was an electric or barbed wire fence (I forgot which.)
TENTH!
#10 - On 08/06/2009 at 7:07am by xf0rg0tt3nx
Okay, I lol'd.
I might have to use that one...
But yeah, I've posted "I moderated this!" before, but I usually have something worth saying pertaining to that (ex: "I moderated this and I am glad it passed, because I really, really wanted to tell you that you suck.")
... I think I've only done it twice, maybe.
Yes it's nice that people agree with you about someone else's life being fucked, but really, some of these guys... I think they think they're the only ones moderating.
#53 - On 08/06/2009 at 1:12pm by DameGreyWulf
usually i cant stand u but i have to admit that this comment was hilarious as hell....i lol'd at its sarcastic simplicity... good job troll!
#54 - On 08/06/2009 at 1:23pm by perryscherry
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YDI for not having a car. unless ur obese and need excerise.
Regardless of whether they're obese or not some people like to work out to keep themselves in shape dipshit (it also saves on gas). You must not exercise that often either since you seem to think that all people who ride bikes are fat. It makes me think if lifting your fingers to type is the only exercise you'll ever get.
OP, good job for actually doing something that's healthy for you. FYL for grabbing the fence since you can't control reflexes.
#47 - On 08/06/2009 at 12:50pm by SiLveRStaRLIGHT
i'm pretty sure it's the obese people who drive to the grocery store. and then eat the food as they drive home. most of the cyclists i see are very fit.
#67 - On 08/06/2009 at 4:30pm by bethyb
^^some people want to be conservative of energy. helloooo, we're kind of in the middle of global warming here!
and OP...trust me, traveling downhill and falling off your bike can give you serious injuries, it could kill you even. a barbed wire saved your face; worship that wire.
#15 - On 08/06/2009 at 7:46am by triplethreat13
Sorry but I'm going to do a YDI for being an idiot about falling. When you fall (espically on bike) it's best to tuck in your arms and roll into it.
Stcking your arm out is a great way to break a bone. Try to catch yourself is a great way to dislocate a shoulder, tear a rotor cup or in your case rip your hand up on a barb wire fence.
#16 - On 08/06/2009 at 7:52am by intrepid00
I find there's not enough time to think when I'm about to get horribly injured.
#19 - On 08/06/2009 at 8:17am by electroboy
Sometimes It is good to put your arms out. I went over the handle bars on my bike once. If I did not put my arms I would have landed chin first and broke my jaw. I did break my arm and get some nasty cuts, but they are nothing compared to a broken jaw.
Make sure you contact the public works department in where you live. If that gave a person on a bike problems it can give a car problems.
No one can really say this guy deserved it. He was probably riding with traffic and was forced on the side of the road.
#37 - On 08/06/2009 at 10:17am by Pethegreat
Have you ever been anywhere that's not a city? There are frequently barbed wires very close to roads here... to keep the cows in!
pff, I ran into one once, didn't see it because some genius got the idea of making a maze out of it.
I was a kid and wanted to show the other kids how fast I ran and didn't see a tiny detour in the maze :P
I would have fallen over the fence but my face got stuck in it.
#30 - On 08/06/2009 at 9:21am by krissmundur
repeat FML there was one yesterday with an electric fence
#31 - On 08/06/2009 at 9:22am by hockey9797
I have a question for everyone. If you were in OP's situation would you have grabbed onto the barbed wire fence to save yourself?
FYL, OP.
#35 - On 08/06/2009 at 9:50am by iFruit
And troll (you know who you are) how do you know OP does all this stuff like eat double oreos and is fat? Do you stalk OP?
#36 - On 08/06/2009 at 9:54am by iFruit
At least you didn't fall into the sewer. That's where the mole people live you know. And they don't take kindly to yer types around thar.
#38 - On 08/06/2009 at 10:26am by Ub3r_Crippl3
I'm confused. like a stormdrain or a manhole? either way why would there be a fence close enuf for u to reach when in the street.
welll, your hands are cut. That sucks, but at least you didnt break anything
also, YDI for not watching the road more carefully.
FYL, the barbed wire was probly rusted.
get a tetanus shot
#42 - On 08/06/2009 at 11:58am by elchapin562
i read one like this last week but with an electric fence....hmmmmm sounds a little stolen to me but still sucks for you lol ahahaha
Trolling used to be funny, now the trolls are obvious and stupid. 4chan has better trolls than you noobs.
Uhm, ouch.
1.Yeah I think the genius idea is to grab onto a barbed wire fence. Okay I'm not saying YDI, but didn't you at least see the hole coming? Y'know the rule "Keep your eyes on the road."
2. There are fences that close to the road. I live in the middle of no where and there are fences everywhere to keep cattle, horses, donkeys, and yes (a few) ostriches in.
#49 - On 08/06/2009 at 12:57pm by marshmallow_x
um.. is this one even urs cuz i heard this one on this site a while bck y would u steal someone elses FML
#51 - On 08/06/2009 at 1:03pm by tina_xox
What kind of fucking dangerous neighborhood do you live in?
Open drains surrounded by barbed wire?
All thats missing is being chased by a pit bull strapped with dynamite.
You may need to move, or don't take the industrial shortcut to the grocery store.
weird this fml sounds A LOT like one from last week where a guy tripped and grabbed a wire fence...hmmm..i call shenanigans
#57 - On 08/06/2009 at 2:15pm by dtubbz53
If you're going down a street that has a drain, why would there be a barbed wire fence that close?
#58 - On 08/06/2009 at 2:26pm by GreenDaysGeekGrl
eh? barbed wire isnt a big deal if you just grabbed it
#59 - On 08/06/2009 at 2:29pm by Paige_Nicole10
That really sucks, but YDI for not watching the road and not having quick enough reactions. I cycle all the time on potholed streets and've never actually hit one.
#60 - On 08/06/2009 at 2:31pm by jollysnowman
Who are you, Wiley Coyote?
Turns out the fence was Electric, so I let go and jumped back, into the path of a bus. Then the bus driver didn't see me, and I was stuck to the front of the bus when he rear ended a Police car. I flew through the rear window into the back of the police car, and the Policeman took me to Jail where I was Homosexually Raped in the Shower...I Liked it...FML
Alright, WTF was there a drain doing without a lid? You could probably file a lawsuit for something like this. and what the hell is it with everyone assuming that this person is fat for riding a bike ratherthan driving a car? I don't drive because of the shitheads on the roads these days. Also consider the cost of insurance. unless you're a spoiled little brat who freeloads off of your parents or you have a college degree, that 250-600$ should be something that is flinched at...
#63 - On 08/06/2009 at 3:17pm by chuckrules1000
this is stupid.
i dont believe it for the fact that there already is a post like this one
so please dont give us bullshit.
we want real truthful shit that happened in people's lives!!
just as long as they're funny as shit
#66 - On 08/06/2009 at 4:29pm by lifesxmisery
So either there is an open drain in the middle of a sidewalk,
or there is a fence in the middle of the street.
I liked these when they were actually believeable.
You deserve for this to happen, but I doubt it did.
YDI for not watching where you're going, you clumsy bastard. Get glasses!
#74 - On 08/06/2009 at 8:45pm by epicFAIL_Sometim
Things can happen more then once. People fall, get stuff stolen, go to the mall more then once so why not this as well? Seriously people, think before you post something. Just because you've seen a post like this before doesn't mean a similar thing hasn't happened to someone else.
#82 - On 08/07/2009 at 5:55am by x_Life_Hater_x
Isn't there another fml like this except that it consists of an electric fence or something like that?
And it even used the words "to soften my fall"
You deserved it for stealing another persons fml.
#77 - On 08/06/2009 at 11:03pm by prone2_badluck
yes it is an electric fence. i'm tired of seeing repeats!
#78 - On 08/06/2009 at 11:24pm by whiskeyloverrrr
dude things can happen twice in this huge world it seems like all any1 says in the comments now adays i FAKE...well i've had the same shity things happen 2 me multiple time so who says it cant happen 2 2 different people?
#79 - On 08/07/2009 at 1:30am by sir_franklinp_jr
Ouch! LOL! I did that before but it was with a tractor and a grain feild.....jk! Haha but what if I wasn't???
#81 - On 08/07/2009 at 3:18am by pppokeyface
lol being similar to another one doesn't make it fake. But if it is similar who ever moderated it shouldn't of said yes. They ask you to say no if its similar to one already on the site
Fake!
No one is stupid enough to grab onto a barbed wire.
#85 - On 08/08/2009 at 4:01pm by This_is_funny
Ouch, that happened to a friend of mine, except we were on a bushwalk on camp, and she tripped and caught her hand right on a barb on a barbed wire fence. We then had to walk a further 2km with her hand bleeding all over the place. FHerLife
#86 - On 08/09/2009 at 4:53am by letsdance2joydiv
That happened to me, except there was no bike. I imagine the extra speed would make it SUCK!!!!!111oneoneone.
#87 - On 08/11/2009 at 10:21pm by Deathbreak
