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Special ingredient

By Laviolette - this FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - France

Today, I was preparing dinner for my in-laws for the first time. Nervous, I accidentally spilled the pasta into the sink. With nothing else to prepare, I quickly scooped it all back out. No-one would have been any the wiser, if the kitchen sponge hadn't shown up in the middle of the meal. FML

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bella_coza 0

Friday 24 February 2012 1:16

Can I just say how unsanitary that really is? Ew.

kelissa_fml 16

Friday 24 February 2012 1:16

Dip it in sauce and call it a meatball?

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marthamydear23 9

Friday 25 August 2017 15:29

how could you not see the sponge?

Wadlaen 23

Wednesday 25 June 2025 0:01

That's just bad luck! I hope they accepted your explanation and enjoyed the meal nevertheless.

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