Today, I decided to go thrifting to save some money. Ironically, I ended up having to pay for an emergency trip to the hospital because somebody was too lazy to wash the cat hair off their clothes. I'm severely allergic to cats. FML
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Today, I bought a kitten. I've wanted a cat for years and decided to finally buy one now that I have my own apartment. It turns out I'm allergic to cats. FML
Today, I rang up a very rude customer. He was covered in cat hair and so were his reusable shopping bags. I’m very allergic to cats. FML
Today, after my landlord has refused to fix the bathroom plumbing problem in my apartment for several days, I had to buy cat litter for myself. FML
Today, I got home after a spending a week recovery from surgery. My neighbour had been feeding my cat whilst I was away. Exhausted, I went straight to my bedroom where I soon discovered that my cat had shat on my pillows, duvet, and pyjamas. FML
Today, at work I got an urgent message from my boyfriend that there was an emergency and I should come home immediately. I took my last personal day of the month and drove the half-hour home. The emergency? The cat had vomited on the comforter. FML
Today, I had to take my cat to the vet. On the way there, he managed to get out of his cage, climb into the front seat, onto my chest, and howl in my face as I tried to drive down the highway. I ended up with stitches and still got charged for missing my cat's appointment. FML
Today, like every other day for the past two weeks, the strange cat that has adopted me inexplicably made its way into my house and curled up next to my head while I slept. I'm horribly allergic. FML
Today, I went to the doctor for allergy testing. Apparently, one of my worst allergies is cats. I'm a "crazy cat lady" who loves anything cat-related and has 3 cats. Allergy shots, here I come. FML
Today, I bought a Halloween costume for my cat. FML
Today, I was running late for a job interview so I took what I thought was a shortcut through an dank alleyway. I ended up getting chased by a pack of stray cats and arrived at the interview covered in scratches and cat hair. FML
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marcranger 29
You don't bathe thrift store clothes in hydrochloric acid before you wear them?! Or am I the only one who's that afraid of other people's germs?
lolhailsatan 23
As a former secondhand shop worker, I will say that no, the store does not wash the clothes before they are sent out, big industrial size washers are mad expensive to buy and operate. However, if something has cat hair on it, we would lint roll the garment, or if it was completely covered, we would toss it. But anyway, i think it's common sense to wash the clothes before putting them on your body, so I'm saying YDI
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ThePez828 18
If you're that allergic to cat fur, YDI for not avoiding stores like that since there's always a chance for a rogue cat hair to be on someone's clothes. Sometimes all the washing in the world doesn't get all the cat hair off.
HedgeFox90 26
I tested that theory once, I have two Ragdolls (lots of very long fine fur), but gave up on a shirt after eight washes...
Miss_Moody23 19
It's annoying me how people keep saying "she might not have worn it, just tried it on." What's the difference? If you have an allergy to an animal that is commonly kept as a pet, don't try shit on at a second hand store! Sorry OP, but YDI.
BuckNekkid 22
Why wouldnt you wash it first? do that with any clothes you buy
1dvos_grl3 21
Regardless if they washed the clothes or not you definitely need to. Cause that's just gross. This is definitely a YDI
SammiixSue 13
I feel like this is definitely partly your fault, you should wash clothes before you wear them, especially if they're used. Sorry OP, but YDI.
PePziNL 20
Every time I read something like "paying for the hospital" I'm glad I live in the Netherlands where medical incurance is mandatory.
Miss_Mandi 29
Insurance does not always pay all of your medical expenses in America.
Miss_Mandi 29
Not only should you have washed it, but if you have any other allergies like the cat one you need to be carrying EpiPens with you.
SoWega 1
You're still suppose to go to the ER after injecting an Epi-pen. Just an fyi in case you ever have to assist someone.
Miss_Mandi 29
I'm aware. I've had to use one on my mom once.
Akerra89 14
Thrift stores do not wash the clothing prior to placing them on the floor. It takes too much time.
moo77_fml 20
Sorry .. But .. I'm gonna pop some tags just came to mind ?
DanielleD93 16
But shit, it was 99 cents!