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My personal Gettysburg

By Earthboundb - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I just got back from a Civil War Reenactment in Virginia, my first big event in years. I spent over $200 on gas and food, and had to drive for over 10 hours both ways from Massachusetts. When I finally got there I realized I had left my uniform at home. FML

I agree, your life sucks 28 329

You deserved it 61 858

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By Red flag? - 22/09/2025 15:00

Today, I was all set to attend my first renaissance faire ever. I took forever customizing the perfect costume and I couldn’t wait. My boyfriend on the other hand was pissed that it was too revealing, so he left me standing at the front gate, refused to give me my ticket, and went in without me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 535

You deserved it 101

Long haul

By ripped off and blown out - 08/06/2017 00:00

Today, I was driving to visit my parents for the first time in two years. After spending about $4000 to make sure my car wouldn't break down on the journey, around the halfway point, the front tire popped and the engine blew out. I'm about 5 states away from both my parents and my home. FML

I agree, your life sucks 4 759

You deserved it 500

Non perishable goods

By Anonymous - 04/08/2023 03:00 - United States

Today, I'm on a road trip with my wife and in-laws. After 8 hours of driving we stopped at a hotel to rest overnight. I was elected to go to the grocery store to get dinner. While I was gone, they ate at a restaurant without me. I spent $80 on groceries for the trash can. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 002

You deserved it 144

By Caitlin - 10/06/2010 00:46 - United States

Today, I had to drive 300 miles to a town where I thought I'd forgotten my purse the night before. When I got to the hotel I had been staying at, I found out it was actually in the trunk of my car. FML

I agree, your life sucks 11 312

You deserved it 45 796

It was either an expensive event, or learn to manage your money.

By Bortenssen - 08/08/2019 10:05 - Australia - Perth

Today, I found out that the reason I couldn’t buy a commemorative jacket to wear at my rugby club's 50th anniversary was because the event had already happened. I paid in full for the event, and it cost me most of my savings. FML

I agree, your life sucks 826

You deserved it 1 502

By whoops - 11/04/2009 20:43 - United States

Today, I was on my way home from work and decided to stop at the grocery store. I purchased $200 in groceries and went to put them in my car. I then realized I drove my motorcycle today. FML

I agree, your life sucks 19 424

You deserved it 88 798

By sirensaresexy - 24/07/2012 13:54 - United States - Long Beach

Today, I got on a two hour train ride to go to a concert. I had been so caught up in handling the train tickets that halfway to the concert, I realized I had left the concert tickets on my dresser. FML

I agree, your life sucks 25 872

You deserved it 9 090

By Anonymous - 15/03/2016 05:55

Today, I had to drive down to my parents' house. On they way down, I needed to fill up on gas but unfortunately I'd forgotten my wallet at home with all of my cash and credit cards. I then had to call triple A and explain to them in all seriousness how I ran out of gas at the gas station. FML

I agree, your life sucks 17 208

You deserved it 3 325

Oversight

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I drove six hours with a friend to see one of her favorite bands in concert. We were turned away at the door because the online site didn't say we had to be 21 to enter. I drove six hours back with nothing to show for it but an empty gas tank and useless tickets. FML

I agree, your life sucks 44 001

You deserved it 9 591

Worth it

By Anonymous - 29/04/2012 19:26 - United States - Rapid City

Today, I drove for hours to attend a martial arts tournament, and then I waited ages for it to finally start. I lost in less than a minute. FML

I agree, your life sucks 26 780

You deserved it 6 691

nomadxx7 0

Monday 23 March 2009 20:23

To the people picking on him because he re-enacts the Civil War, wtf is wrong with you? Some of that stuff is pretty hardcore. Couple of my friends did that Roman Gladiators type stuff and they showed me pictures of an event where some guy got his arm broke by a 12 lb longblade and another where the guy was knocked out when some guy twirling a mace hit him in the face.

ummmyeahhh 0

Monday 23 March 2009 20:11

well, you're from the civil war. obviously you don't have cars. or express 24 hr shipping. lol

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latuka 0

Tuesday 24 March 2009 13:14

wow 53.. i def. snorted when i read that. lolz.

snoopy24_fml 0

Tuesday 24 March 2009 15:37

makes me remember going to Otakon (drove from pittsburgh - baltimore)...except that i was too lazy to bother putting together a costume/uniform for that and just wore my usual work clothes (black pants and purple top) as a sorry excuse for some random anime character (this character being something from my imagination)

sayayin 0

Tuesday 24 March 2009 16:20

your life is f**cked: not because you left your uniform at home, but because you drove 10 hours to go to a civil war reenactment

mrcarmine 0

Tuesday 24 March 2009 21:52

"hey guys, this is time from massachusetts, in the year 2009. we picked him up through a time warp to help us win the war."

0 3

Wednesday 25 March 2009 9:50

Tough call man. While this is a definite FML, that is the ONE thing that you should have remembered.

latuka 0

Wednesday 25 March 2009 16:36

this reminds me of the movie role models. lolz

MefBezTufel 0

Wednesday 25 March 2009 16:57

Hey, guys who call him geek. Look, he's got a hobby that's so goddamn interesting (and good for his health). And what do you do in you free time? Read fmylife.com, play WoW and watch ****? Who is loser then? But for you... Forget the most important thing? OK, sometimes such things happen, once I left my sporran at home (I reenact 17-th century Scotland), and it was terrible. But to drive 10 hours without double-checking...

Dave010897 0

Thursday 26 March 2009 2:45

ya that really sucks n was def. ur fault, but its the first REAL fml i have seen.

michelinax3 0

Thursday 26 March 2009 3:47

i'm agreeing with practically everyone who is not saying that civil war reenactments are stupid. i do them in my spare time and it's actually very interesting. you learn so much about the time period and the people who lived back then and we take it seriously (nerdy, i know ;]). dude, i've been in your shoes and have had to borrow things from the people i reenact with too, so join the party XD. and # 32, i agree... i'm a girl and i've been a soldier a few times and shooting blanks is fun... except i shoot them in the air, not directly at people ;].