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By Anonymous - 26/02/2021 07:30 - Australia - Geraldton

Today, I almost burned the house down while changing a lightbulb. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/12/2023 17:00 - United Kingdom

Today, whilst showing my kids how to replace a light bulb safely, I gave myself and electric shock, and dropped the bulb. Twice in a row. In hindsight I should have let my husband do all the DIY-based educating, since I now have a glass shard in my big toe. FML

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Shocking!

By Toasted - 29/04/2019 20:00

Today, in an attempt to be frugal, I tried to repair my own sometimes-faulty toaster. Turns out I unplugged the wrong kitchen appliance, which I only discovered by electrocuting myself while pulling it apart. Now it's definitely broken, will need replacing, and I have a burn. FML

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It's not THAT hard

By Anonymous - 14/11/2020 05:07

Today, I found out how hard it is to actually change light bulbs. I work with electricians. FML

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By I followed her orders! - 04/12/2023 07:00 - United States

Today, my boss told me to not burn the place down while she was outside. When she came back inside, I accidentally started a fire. FML

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Check before you wreck

By Kailey - 28/10/2009 00:37 - United States

Today, I was moving into my new house. While trying to turn on the light in the bedroom, I realized I couldn't reach the string on the fan. I got a chair, climbed up, reached over, and fell badly. While writhing in agony on the floor, I looked over to see a light switch on the wall. FML

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By Anonymous - 29/01/2012 05:50 - United States

Today, I was cleaning my room and set my burnt out light bulb on my computer chair without any second thought. Later, I sat on the chair, the light bulb shattered and I got a huge gash on my butt. FML

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By Burnt - 11/05/2011 01:21 - United States

Today, while changing a light bulb, I was electrocuted. I screamed before I blacked out. My entire family was home and heard me scream, but didn't come and check because they were too busy watching Glee. FML

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Testing, testing

By BubbaYoshi117 - 07/01/2020 20:00 - United States - Kirkland

Today, I was refilling my lighter. Afterwards, I gave it a test light. I must've spilled some fluid because my thumb caught on fire. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/05/2018 19:00

Today, I managed to electrocute myself on a plug socket while I was showing a group of trainee electricians how not to electrocute themselves while rewiring a plug socket. FML

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Shocking

By Anonymous - 02/08/2020 17:01

Today, I tried to hang up a light and, in my clumsiness, got shocked. My dad started screaming at me for yelling out. FML

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Regis Bent 12

Friday 26 February 2021 1:03

I've seen this fml twice now, is this the same guy? Learn how to change a light bulb and if you don't feel confident call an electrician. Better to spend 30 bucks then losing all your possessions because you can't change a light bulb.

BurnInDemonFire 33

Friday 26 February 2021 1:10

Faulty wiring, or did you knock over a candle?

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RichardPencil 30

Friday 26 February 2021 0:45

How many Aussies does it take to change a lightbulb? Without burning down the house, that is.

Regis Bent 12

Friday 26 February 2021 1:03

I've seen this fml twice now, is this the same guy? Learn how to change a light bulb and if you don't feel confident call an electrician. Better to spend 30 bucks then losing all your possessions because you can't change a light bulb.

BurnInDemonFire 33

Friday 26 February 2021 1:10

Faulty wiring, or did you knock over a candle?

rigb 7

Friday 26 February 2021 13:09

how the feck does that even happen

dasin 18

Friday 26 February 2021 16:00

dont use lightbulbs for meth pipes

peterblack67 9

Monday 1 March 2021 4:57

I don't understand how that's even possible.

OnReceivingEnd 17

Saturday 10 April 2021 22:43

***HOW????????***

randybryant799 20

Sunday 13 June 2021 7:25

We obviously need more details.

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