Miscellaneous: Blackout

Blackout

By itsgonnabealongnight... - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

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

I agree, your life sucks 24 678

You deserved it 3 137

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Snow Day

By iamlauraheremecry - 27/01/2011 05:11 - United States

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

I agree, your life sucks 31 019

You deserved it 8 511

By idiot bro - 06/07/2014 18:04 - United States - Brunswick

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

I agree, your life sucks 47 769

You deserved it 4 462

By Anonymous - 09/01/2017 23:42

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

I agree, your life sucks 5 090

You deserved it 1 207

By Samuel - 21/05/2010 19:12 - Canada

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

I agree, your life sucks 29 349

You deserved it 3 999

By Gina - 02/04/2010 11:33 - Thailand

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

I agree, your life sucks 26 372

You deserved it 9 615

Wifey

By Anonymous - 27/07/2012 02:55 - United States - Covington

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

I agree, your life sucks 28 955

You deserved it 2 550

Outage

By FUCKING POWER - 02/11/2013 21:41 - United States - Wixom

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

I agree, your life sucks 22 516

You deserved it 44 114

By Ouchies - 01/10/2009 22:31 - United States

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

I agree, your life sucks 50 305

You deserved it 3 800

I'm done

By Anonymous - 09/03/2025 20:00 - Canada

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

I agree, your life sucks 447

You deserved it 91

Brain fart

By jonjon - 13/06/2010 13:16 - United States

Today, after spending the evening with friends, I went home and realized that the living room light was on. Thinking someone was robbing me, I hid behind a bush. I got impatient and crept up to the door. Then I remembered that I'd left the light on before I left. FML

I agree, your life sucks 8 965

You deserved it 47 338

jillianmathers12 13

Sunday 4 September 2011 0:24

Use your phone to find the candles and flashlight!

spaerro 8

Sunday 4 September 2011 0:23

Why the ****?

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eatpussy 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 3:09

I honestly want to know how this is an FML. Your life isnt ******. Just wait it out. They dont last forever.

sadistmonkey 19

Sunday 4 September 2011 3:09

Oh no a power outage. What ever will you do? *Yawn* Next FML please.

LegitMaddie 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 3:17

FYL man that sucks!!

LegitMaddie 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 3:17

FYL man that sucks!!

ZeroKnights 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 3:34

That's odd. Our power went off too just an hour and a half ago, but I live in Tennessee.

ZeroKnights 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 3:34

That's odd. Our power went off too just an hour and a half ago, but I live in Tennessee.

ZeroKnights 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 3:34

That's odd. Our power went off too just an hour and a half ago, but I live in Tennessee.

Zac0311 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 3:39

There seriously needs to be a "who gives a shit" or "quit your bitching" option.

Buzzy123 7

Sunday 4 September 2011 3:45

Ima go on FML and type my Fml today with my cell phone that radiates light at I can use to see in the dark.

Sushimomo 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 9:27

Keyword: Was.

Buzzy123 7

Sunday 4 September 2011 17:56

Nowadays teens always have their cells with them its now rare to see them without one.

mikeysayhay 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 3:56

There is something called a cellphone that provides light!

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I agree, your life sucks 124

You deserved it 389

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Blackout

Same thing different taste

Snow Day

Wifey

Outage

I'm done

Brain fart

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