Work: Today, as I was making instant hot chocolate from the hot water... - FML

By Anonymous - 30/08/2011 22:38 - United States

Today, as I was making instant hot chocolate from the hot water dispenser in the break-room at work, a coworker informed me that it was industrial "recycled" wastewater that was only supposed to be used for washing tools. Thanks. I've only been doing that every day for the past 8 months. FML

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Today, one of my co-workers was fired after my manager discovered him pissing in the office coffee pot. I had three cups before I found out what had happened. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/02/2023 14:00

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Today, I noticed a thick layer of mold growing inside the straw of my water bottle. I use that bottle every day. FML

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By bs_happens - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I found out that a water pipe at my work had burst over the weekend. There is absolutely no water in the building, including the bathrooms. It's a 9-hour day, and I took a laxative this morning before I came in. FML

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By Kerry - 22/02/2021 20:01 - Canada

Today, I was running water for a relaxing bath. There have been some problems with the town's water for a while now, so I was pleased when the water looked so clear. Right as I thought that, however, the water instantly changed from crystal clear to shit brown. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/08/2025 23:00 - Australia

Today, the water cut out while I was showering, covered in soap and shampoo. I had to rinse with freezing cold drinking water from the fridge. As soon as I'd dried off, the water supply got restored. FML

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Mirorbo 26

Wednesday 31 August 2011 8:44

If you haven't gotten sick yet, I must bow down to you for surviving for so long.

dd809 9

Wednesday 31 August 2011 8:43

How do you not notice something like that after that many months?

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Sad4urlife 0

Friday 2 September 2011 6:38

U woulda thought ur freinds/coworkers woulda saw and said something to u.

StaigeJ 0

Friday 2 September 2011 6:38

When you heat water it cleans it it's fine, why you think people boil salt water to get fresh water

Tolerate 4

Friday 2 September 2011 6:47

... why is there a dispenser of recycled industrial waste water in your break room?

Ruler3000 17

Friday 2 September 2011 8:27

Doc doesnt earn your respect. He owns your respect.

wildmanjeff 0

Saturday 3 September 2011 2:20

Hot chocolate- Waste Water- Same Difference!

nstybtch 0

Saturday 3 September 2011 11:53

That is so disgusted

RaquelRox2299 0

Saturday 3 September 2011 20:08

Shouldn't u have noticed by then?? Doesn't it taste weird or make u feel sick??

PinkPiratte 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 1:38

LOL

paige99100 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 2:21

You survived !

piwikiwi93 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 4:56

Mutation here you come

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