Today, I ran for the first time in ages when I saw my bus coming. My loose shoe went flying into a shop doorway, and I tripped into the gutter. 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, I went for a run to get in shape for the first time in ages. I put on my running shoes and hit the pavement. Halfway through, the sole of one shoe came off, and I had to hobble back home in embarrassment. FML
Today, I was already late so I sprinted to catch the bus. Just as I jumped on, my left shoe flew off, and I practically tripped over my own feet, falling flat on my face in a bus full of strangers. The driver asked, "You OK Ma’am?" while stifling laughter. FML
Today, I ran to catch the night bus which passes every hour, when it unexpectedly passed its stop and turned right. I ran faster, only to trip on a roadwork sign and scrape both knees on the half-rebuilt road, ruining my new yoga pants in the process. FML
Today, I decided to start jogging again for the first time in months. I made it one block before tripping over the curb. I fell so hard, my phone flew out of my pocket and hit a parked car, setting off its alarm. I ran off when I saw house curtains all around me start to twitch. FML
Today, while getting on the subway, I tripped over the gap between the train and the platform. My flip-flop caught on the edge, and fell into the gap. I had to walk home with one flip-flop. FML
Today, I slipped while getting off a bus and caught myself dramatically on the handrail. As I spun around like a stripper, the bus driver stared as if I’d performed a stunt. I nodded like it was planned and walked away, limping slightly. FML
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
Today, I was waiting for the train. It arrived, I got on and the woman behind me stepped on the back of my shoe. My shoe came flying off and landed in the gutter between the train and the platform. The doors closed, the train pulled away. FML
Today, I was walking down the street when I saw a friend I hadn't seen in years. I was so excited to catch up with her that I ran across the street without looking and almost got hit by a car. I ended up stumbling out of panic and landed on a pile of trash on the sidewalk. FML
Today, I went outside for the first time in a week and ended up tripping over something, busting my lip and nose, and breaking a tooth. I ran away in a dazed and confused panic while dropping all my stuff. Not going outside again for a while. FML
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DocBastard 40
I hope someone caught it on video and uploads it to YouTube. You'll be the next viral Internet star like the Star Wars Kid or Tay Zonday or that other guy who did that other stupid thing. I'll be your agent. Call me.
theonex17 15
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BreathlessInk 15
At least the bus driver will have something funny to tell their coworkers.
Savner 16
I bet you won't run again for a while.
NINJAKITTY12345 11
Probably ages
asiannooooodle 7
This is why I don't run...or exercise. It's a totally legitimate reason!..right?
hgmegafan 10
Did you make the bus?
Thunderstruck14 30
Wow, its quite simple, just wear shoes that stay on. The only time you should wear shoes that fall off easily is when you wear flip flops at the beach or pool. Otherwise, chose your footwear wisely and pick something that will stay on your foot. If it falls off when you run, it is probably not an appropriate shoe to wear. I know some people might be tempted to wear tiny shoes that barely offer protection or shoes that slip on very easily, but that's not the point of footwear. Either way, its ultimately your decision, but when your shoes go flying, it could break something or hurt someone. That would not be good, YDI.
Paradoxxxx 16
Thats a bummer, remember to tie those laces :p
perdix 31
At least you saved your bus fare. Glass half full, right? Plus, you'll be able to tell your kids and grandkids how you pulled yourself up from the gutter.
FlickWaffle 30
that sucks, but it would have looked pretty funny if it happened to someone else
caitiebug1119 15
I'm sorry, I know that sucks. But just know, your pain and awkward moment of the year caused me to laugh really hard. I had a hell of a year and needed a laugh.
ASBriere 8
O man I wish I could of seen that. Even you can admit that's funny. Hope your ok
Gb1625 7
is the shoe fine. And did you finally catch the bus
littlekellilee 45
I imagine you asking these questions in a completely monotone voice because of your lack of question marks.