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By maryfaithh - 27/01/2012 16:30 - United States

Today, I tried to open a can with a potato peeler. For a minute I forgot what a can opener looked like. FML

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Same thing different taste

By Anonymous - 10/11/2010 17:14 - United States

Today, I tried opening a can for the first time using a manual can opener. I tried for a half hour to open a can of ravioli, mutilating the can in the process. Only after watching five Youtube videos on how to use a manual can opener did I notice the pull-tab on the top of the ravioli can. FML

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Cooked

By Anonymous - 21/04/2023 03:00

Today, I tried to make mashed potatoes but then went into another room to wait on them, then forgot about them, ruining my only big pot and a full bag of potatoes. FML

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By razordot - 28/02/2019 09:00 - Australia - Brisbane

Today, after complaining all my life that no one makes a decent can opener, I have realised that I have been using them the wrong way. I finally figured out that the cutting blade goes on the SIDE of the can not the TOP. I'm 57 years old. FML

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By missgayle319 - 15/03/2012 07:53 - United States

Today, I decided to finally try out the veggie slicer I bought a few months ago to make healthy homemade potato chips. Along with the sliced potatoes, I am now missing about a quarter inch chunk of skin from the side of my hand and quite a bit of blood. At least the chips were good. FML

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Great idea

By dumbbb - 27/12/2011 08:30 - United States

Today, I tried to open the door with my mouth because my hands were full. I chipped a tooth. FML

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Slicy slicy

By nessacadesa - 24/03/2009 04:47 - United States

Today, I was telling my younger brother and sister how important it is to know how to use a knife properly, all while slicing potatoes. Just as I was saying how stupid people can be with knives, the potato slipped on the counter. I sliced open my hand while talking about knife safety. FML

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Mush

By Tired Tater - 05/06/2023 20:00 - New Zealand - Christchurch

Today, I over-boiled some potatoes. I was having a bad day and this tipped me over the edge. I burst into tears and threw the potatoes all over my kitchen. I then stomped on the piping hot potatoes. The bottoms of my feet are blistered and still feel like they’re burning. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/01/2017 11:20

Today, I found out what rotten cooked potato both smells and tastes like. FML

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By dancincherrychic - 25/10/2015 19:00 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I was making sweet potato chips using my new slicer. I didn't mean to make a pinky finger chip as well. FML

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By Username - 16/04/2011 05:14 - United States

Today, I realized that potato chips are made from potatoes. I'm 26. FML

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that1guyyy 12

Friday 27 January 2012 18:46

That's uncanny

DocBastard 38

Friday 27 January 2012 18:48

You dumbass! The potato peeler is for mixing things, and the can opener is for slicing pizza. You're supposed to use the microwave to open cans. Everyone knows that.

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urmomshouse 0

Friday 27 January 2012 20:36

This shouldnt have made it to fml.

skyeyez9 24

Friday 27 January 2012 20:39

Let's hope you don't forget what a razor looks like and try to use the potato peeler.

JordanP9297 2

Friday 27 January 2012 20:47

stupidest fml i have ever seen

kemeyeoz 0

Friday 27 January 2012 21:03

oh!! we have a Facepalm winner

isis_morrigan 18

Friday 27 January 2012 21:24

wow, seriously? because they look so much alike??? how in gods name can one confuse a potato peeler and a can opener?

Yinyang98 3

Friday 27 January 2012 21:35

That's actually happened to me. Multiple times.

KiddNYC1O 20

Friday 27 January 2012 21:36

Do you try to make curly fries with a can opener?

giowu 0

Friday 27 January 2012 22:16

Were u high?

lahorasono 0

Friday 27 January 2012 22:18

What's a "can opener"?

KiddNYC1O 20

Friday 27 January 2012 22:26

A can opener is a can opener....

RyanMacVey 17

Friday 27 January 2012 22:52

It's a device used to increase pleasure during masturbation. You should try it!! (:

maryfaithh 4

Saturday 28 January 2012 3:42

go home.

lahorasono 0

Saturday 28 January 2012 5:04

I was sarcastically referring to the use of modern technology, that people start to forget what things are. Like a VCR, a tape, a CD, etc.

lantern 6

Friday 27 January 2012 22:19

Sounds like you were high

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