Today, I learned that I have carpal tunnel syndrome. I got it from playing too much World of Warcraft. I got a disease in real life by living in a virtual world. FML
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Today, I had to buy a wrist splint for my carpal tunnel syndrome. Not because I'm a computer programmer or some hot shot web designer but because I spend ALL of my time playing Solitaire on my laptop. FML
Today, after years of being an avid knitter and typing for a living, I got carpal tunnel syndrome… from my wrists flopping around too much while I'm driving. I live half an hour away from the nearest city. FML
Today, I realized that every time I play video games, my wrist and elbows always end up hurting so badly from holding my controller/handheld games. I always have to apply bengay and wear braces. Arthritis is creeping up on me harshly, and I’m still young so this sucks. FML
Today, I got bored and decided to try World Of Warcraft. FML
Today, I had to buy a wrist brace for a repetitive strain injury. I got the injury because I was knitting too much. I'm 22. FML
Today, my social anxiety got so bad that I nearly had a panic attack when too many people joined my World of Warcraft party. FML
Today, I found out that the lump in my wrist that keeps getting inflamed and sore is caused by sketching and using my laptop too much. Good thing I'm in my fourth year of studying to become a designer. FML
Today, I found out that the stiffness I've been feeling in my hand is arthritis and that it's only going to get worse. Not only do I type for my job, I'm also 22. FML
Today, I woke up in the hospital. I had apparently overworked my heart so much that I fainted. What caused it? I was playing a racing game on my Wii and freaked out when I won first place. FML
Today, I woke up from surgery to find that the chronic warts on my right hand hadn't been removed. The doctor informed me that they'd grown into my radial nerve, so impossible to remove without permanent paralysis. My immune system sucks, so this is just in my hand forever. FML
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ohhboyy 0
you can't say "**** my life" if you don't HAVE a life
AngelRaven89 0
Remember to take all things in moderation, including World of Warcraft :)
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Flexin_the_Guacs 0
This FML is a great example of irony, getting injured playing in a virtual world, that sucks but I guess some people are more prone to carpal tunnel than others. I cant stand WoW myself, not enough action, FPS all the way. Also, #157, your an asshole, the real world will be better with less people like you, like lighten up a tad
nothingagak 0
#177, I'm referring to the people like 176 right above you, saying he should "go outside every once in a while" and stuff.
doll_face 0
that's what you get!
greeneyes019 0
btw carpal tunnel isn't a disease. Just FYI.
BrannFYR 0
Hi! This is my favorite thread by far!
naaah 0
It confuses me how people can be so into a GAME. life is so much more amazing.
BrannFYR 0
Hi! This is my favorite thread by far! I agree with #116, good call bro : ) To all the gfs and ex-gfs that "lost your bf to WoW" - YDI. If you were more interesting maybe he would have paid more attention to you. Next time, try doing something besides whining to warrant attention from your significant other. If you do not share interests it's probably for the best that you split ways. #162 nailed this perfectly! In the same vein, athletes train for hours a day to stay in peak shape for competition and are praised for this - I don't hear anyone calling them losers who need to get laid. Many of them wreck their bodies for their sport - show me a single runner who does not have shin splints or a knee/hip/leg injury of some sort. Just because this guy does something you do not find fun or enjoy doing is no reason to bash him... think about the activities you spend hours a day doing that you enjoy (for example, cruising the FML boards oO) does this make you a loser in need of a life? FYL bro :/ I hope you take proper precautions from now on, it is ill advised to play soccer without shin guards or football without a helmet. Get some supportive gear for your wrists, raiding is serious business! ; P FOR THE ALLIANCE!!!
AntiChrist7 0
You so deserve that. I Bet you weigh over 150KG
Madalena_fml 0
Can you say WOW ? HAHAHA
Hadley_fml 0
Not a disease. Also, ha ha.