Today, I was at my grandparents' house, when the power went out. Even though we were supplied with candles and flashlights, we still had to stumble around in the darkness. They'd left both the candles and flashlights in the pitch black, unnavigable basement. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my power went out due to a huge snow storm. I was in desperate need of candles and flashlights. I had to walk to the store since the roads were closed. I walked 4 miles in the blizzard. When I got home, the power came back on. FML
Today, after a power outage at my house, my 14-year-old brother was genuinely confused as to why our flashlights still worked if we had no electricity. FML
Today, I was the last to go upstairs, so I had to turn off the lights. My tired brain decided to use my phone flashlight to check if all the lights were out. FML
Today, I woke up to find my power was out. After taking a shower in the dark and being unable to make myself lunch, my power came on two minutes before I had to leave for school. FML
Today, I was in the shops and the lights all of a sudden went out. I got really scared for no reason because it was pitch black and grabbed onto my mum's hand. When the light's got turned on I was holding on to a random guy's hand. FML
Today, the power went out in my area. My wife and I were bored so I lit some candles, poured some wine, and left little to her imagination about what my intent was. We cuddled a while and as I leaned in for a kiss the power came back on. She was more excited that the WiFi was back than anything. FML
Today, there was a power outage at my apartment. I ended up deciding that the power wasn't going to come on any time soon, and that I should go to a hotel for the night. Just after I unpacked at the hotel, my neighbor called to say the power had come back. FML
Today, while cleaning up, I dropped a box of thumbtacks, spilling them all over the floor. As I fumbled to pick them up, the power went out. FML
Today, I was using a public restroom when the lights suddenly turned off. Panicking, I waved my arms around, trying to trigger the motion sensor, but nothing happened. I had to finish in the dark, and as I was leaving, the janitor noticed me, turned the lights back on, and said, “Yeah, I turned those off earlier to save power. Hope you were OK in there.” FML
Today, the power went out. Thankfully, it was early in the morning so I should've been able to sleep through it. Then I realized I have an impossible time sleeping during power outages. FML
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jillianmathers12 13
Use your phone to find the candles and flashlight!
spaerro 8
Why the ****?
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Comments (149)
Feklfekl2222 32
Well you never expect to use them do you m
skatingalyy 0
where's the rest of your comment?! you can't just leave us hanging like that! D:
Feklfekl2222 32
There wasn't a rest of the comment but I'll make one up: well you never expect to use them do you. My grandma doesn't even have any she just borrows off the neighbours.
lawlwhut 5
Oh no. Can't find candles. D:
Sushimomo 0
What's a candle? Arn't they like, old school flashlights?
nickdunbar 8
You don't have phones?
beklyon 7
Get a free flashlight app and use that. :)
rockyraccoon28 8
or just turn the brightness up? flashlight apps are unnecessary. they don't do much more than a white screen can do.
leadman1989 16
The led on my phone is WORLDS better than a white screen.
RebekahBrooke 9
....why...?
PunkSk8ter 0
why what?
skatingalyy 0
I think she's asking why they keep the candles and flashlights in the basement.
BloodyDraven 0
they still make candles? jeez when the power goes out I use the flashlight app on my phone, lol
TheSchizoPsycho 5
What if ur phones dead???? Then what, dumbass?
Serythvalker 7
Uh, duh! You charge it :D
ladylecter 0
not sure if stupid or just trolling......
IAm1AwesomeChick 7
77, I hope you are joking.
mjninety 9
Flashlight app might be nice for a power outage, but candles are a must for all things romantic. FYL for missing out on candle lit evenings.
MissBunnyWillEat 11
Of course they still make candles! What would we put on birthday cakes if they didnt?! D:
itssnotfunny 24
Yeah, until your phone died because you can't plug it in since the power is out.
AsiaRoxxUrSoxx 9
Uhhh wow uhmm ur screwed.. I guess u all can just sit in the dark and play truth or dare ..
skatingalyy 0
omg truth or dare haha so middle school but I love that game! :D
A100893 30
Use your ipod or phone to navigate? There's gotta be an app for that.
BraBrando 0
The default Maps app on the iPhone will solve that. Just punch in the address of your basement and you'll get dir- Wait, that wont work.I thought I could use that app for everything.
TheSchizoPsycho 5
Dumbass.
LarLar7695 5
Calm down
miserypoison 13
Use your ears and hands, problem solved Princess.