Money and Health: Today, I attended a Buddhist prayer service for my religion and...

By don't pray, PAY - 23/03/2017 20:00

Today, I attended a Buddhist prayer service for my religion and philosophy course. When the service was over, everyone stood up. Unfortunately, my legs and feet had fallen asleep so much that I lost balance and tackled a monk into the shrine. I'm expected to pay for injuries and damages. FML

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By Noname - 17/03/2009 07:19 - United States

Today, I fell down a flight of stairs onto cement and had to get stitches in my knee. The class I was running to was Buddhist Philosophy where I was supposed to give a presentation on how we all need to slow down and stop rushing through life. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/03/2013 06:03 - Australia - Wantirna

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By Anonymous - 22/09/2011 03:41 - United States

Today, while I was on the bus, my foot fell asleep. When we arrived at my stop, I stood up and limped to the front of the bus. As I walked down the steps, I tripped, fell, and smashed my nose into the ground. The driver just laughed and drove away. FML

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By embarrassed - 04/01/2016 17:58 - United States - Garden Grove

Today, I was in church. During the prayer, I moved my foot and it pressed against the automatic button on my umbrella causing it to suddenly open. As if that wasn't bad enough, I screamed simultaneously at the shock. FML

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By damnbananas - 24/01/2011 20:38 - United States

Today, while at school, I slipped on a wet patch in the hall and fell over, smacking my head against the floor. I laid there for a good five minutes in agonizing pain while people literally walked over me. Not a single person bothered to help me up or ask if I was okay. FML

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By LassieToe - 30/03/2012 03:48 - Australia

Today, while on the train to university, I realized it was my stop and quickly stood up to get off. Or I would have, if my leg hadn't gone to sleep and caused me to fall, landing face first into the crotch of the old guy in front of me. FML

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Today, I was offered to attend a Buddhist ceremony by one of my regular customers. Not wanting to offend the couple, I made an excuse about have a project for oceanography. Surprise, the husband is an oceanographer and wants to help me with my imaginary project. Karma much? FML

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By kbartlett86 - 24/06/2010 20:02 - Canada

Today, after sitting for hours at my desk, my legs fell asleep. When I got up to go to the bathroom on my break, I couldn't walk properly and leaned against things so I wouldn't fall over. My supervisor then came over and started lecturing me about being drunk at work. FML

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By asshalf15 - 25/07/2014 20:19 - United States - Hacienda Heights

Today, I got expelled from school. I was walking down a flight of stairs when I tripped and bumped into a kid ahead of me by mistake. He fell forward and took half a dozen people down with him. The staff think I did it on purpose, and there's talk of charges being pressed. FML

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WeirdUS 29

Thursday 23 March 2017 20:54

Even if it was an accident in many cases if it causes significant damage you are still going to be expected to pay. The notion of I didn't mean to so I don't have to pay doesn't work.

Tripartita 44

Thursday 23 March 2017 20:26

Maybe these weren't thought monks. They could be standard monks.

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RichardPencil 30

Thursday 23 March 2017 20:06

They have a lot of nirvana asking you to pay for an obvious accident.

StarkWolf_fml 23

Thursday 23 March 2017 20:08

thought monks don't believe in money

Tripartita 44

Thursday 23 March 2017 20:26

Maybe these weren't thought monks. They could be standard monks.

tj4234 35

Thursday 23 March 2017 23:14

The monastery needs money for its upkeep. The monks themselves won't get a penny. The monastery will have a business bank account.

StarkWolf_fml 23

Friday 24 March 2017 2:01

of course

WeirdUS 29

Thursday 23 March 2017 20:54

Even if it was an accident in many cases if it causes significant damage you are still going to be expected to pay. The notion of I didn't mean to so I don't have to pay doesn't work.

EnderHorse 17

Thursday 23 March 2017 21:41

happened to me except it was into an old woman giving a presentation about her job at NASA

HappyPickles 11

Thursday 23 March 2017 21:55

That is the funniest thing I've read all week! Thank You :) ... Except the bit about having to pay for the damages - that's just monkey-business...

OhPuhleeze 23

Thursday 23 March 2017 21:57

Well, now you have a unique experience with Buddhists. Very rare if not unique. I have never heard of Buddhist monks asking for damages and injury costs. Were they monks or just regular visitors? Maybe you tackled a classmate.

Kaalschneid 21

Thursday 23 March 2017 22:51

Next time, get your land legs before moving after a meditation/prayer. And stay near a wall or chair to help you up. I honestly don't see how this happened, but hopefully you learned something. I'd be surprised if Buddhists were going to go after you for money... Not really our thing.

Sparx1_1 16

Thursday 23 March 2017 23:36

It sucks that it happened but these are still things that have to be paid for even if it was an accident.

tease_ftx 8

Friday 24 March 2017 1:02

wtf. it was an accident.

Sparx1_1 16

Friday 24 March 2017 23:48

No one says "I know you didn't mean to do it, so I'll be happy to pay for my own medical bills and eat the thousands of dollars in damage you just caused."