Today, I knocked over a display case at a mall, shattering hundreds of dollars in goods. Embarrassed, I tried to scurry out of the nearest door without being seen. I scuttled right into the janitor's closet, the door automatically locking behind me. I waited for an hour to be let out. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, while trying on an outfit in the dressing room at the mall, I got locked in. I decided to take 5 minutes to try and get out by crawling under the door. After I got out, I realized I left my cell phone, my purse and my pants inside. FML
Today, I was in a store using the only bathroom there. After I was done, I realized I couldn't open the door. Panicked it locked me in, I banged on the door, and screamed for help. The security and a whole group of people gathered, only to find that I was pulling the door instead of pushing it. FML
Today, I walked into a glass door at a busy mall. Not only did I face-plant in front of a crowd, but I also left an almost perfect imprint of my face on the glass. FML
Today, I was accused of shop-lifting by an old lady in a supermarket. Having proven myself innocent, I tried to storm off to show my displeasure at the situation. In my haste to make a dramatic exit, I tried to go out of the entrance and walked straight into the automatic door. FML
Today, I was walking into my office building when I tripped over a doormat and fell flat on my face right in front of the security guard. As I tried to stand up, I kicked the door, slamming shut with a dramatic bang. I looked up to see that the entire building lobby was watching. FML
Today, at work, I tripped and fell face-first into a food display. As I picked myself up, totally humiliated, I tripped again and fell right back into it, earning a bunch of pitying looks from nearby customers. FML
Today, I was taking a placement test for the new college I am going to. After the test and picking up a few numbers, I left with great pride. I opened the door and started walking out. I then realized that I had walked into the closet. FML
Today, I tried to quietly leave a public toilet at work without anyone noticing how long I'd been in there. The automatic hand dryer turned on as I walked past, making me jump so hard, I walked straight into the door. FML
Today, I realized I'd lost my wallet when paying for groceries. I had to put all the items back and leave the store feeling so embarrassed in front of everyone. FML
Today, I walked into a public toilet and I opened a stall door, only to discover someone who had forgotten to lock the door sitting on the can. Instead of saying "Sorry," I panicked and said, "Nice shoes!" I then had to wait until they left because I was too embarrassed to face them. FML
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Stylux_fml 16
Favourited for use of the word 'scuttled'
Underbeard 6
Well now you can get a broom to sweep up the mess you made, OP.
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Comments (81)
graceinsheepwear 34
I don't think you were embarrassed as much as afraid you'd be held liable. And were you?
TKay916 15
Seems like things would have gone a lot smoother had you just admitted it and apologized.
Bandftw44 4
In what world does a door for employees lock while they would be standing inside of it?
sillyrosster 11
Sounds like you didn't get caught tho ;)
iwadasn 33
...He obviously got caught by the people who had to let him out of the closet after it locked behind him.
Jenn2021 8
Every time I read/hear the word "scuttle" I immediately think of Dr. Zoidberg. Anyways, did they figure out you made the mess?
birds_of_fire 9
It was probably caught on camera anyway. They're always watching... always watching.
ileenefudge 29
I was thinking the same thing. Even if OP didn't get caught at the time from the actual employees at the time, the cameras are sure to have caught OP. I don't know how easy it will be for OP to get off so easy on this one if the cameras did (and I'm sure they did) catch him. Next time just apologize and help clean up, OP! Would have saved you the embarrassment of being found a few hours later in the janitors closet.
0h_Boy 26
Question... did your forget about the cameras? Or, were you hoping they missed it, too?
xx000o 27
Were you texting, and not paying attention to your surroundings?
FaygoAndMiracles 18
Guys, maybe we shouldn't be too hard on OP. Even though it's not an excuse, they might have really awful social anxiety. I have trouble saying "no" when I'm asked if I need help looking for anything by store staff, having to stay there, explain the whole situation, and then either get scolded or having to clean up while standing beside a staff member would be awful. Like I said, that alone isn't an excuse, but, they might have been the type who might even pass out from a social situation, and know that they wouldn't have been any help anyways? I'm probably reading too much into this, but, this site really has a habit of assuming the worst of people.
pinkchocoa 15
Do you have to pay ?