Today, I was at an amusement park with my kids. When we were on the Ferris wheel, I discovered my fear of heights. I hyperventilated, screamed from our seat "LET ME OUT! OH GOD LET ME OUT!!" I also began crying hysterically. They stopped the ride for me to get off. I'm a 45 year old man. FML
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Today, I went to an amusement park with my family and we all decided to ride the tallest rollercoaster. As soon as the ride got going, I realized I'd made a huge mistake and was too terrified to open my eyes. I spent the entire ride screaming, with my hands over my eyes, and afterwards my cousin called me a wuss. FML
Today, I tried to tackle my fear of heights by riding a rollercoaster. Once we were near the top, it malfunctioned, causing it to stop, and we all had to get out and climb back down. My girlfriend laughed at me for how scared I was. FML
Today, the rollercoaster I was on stuck upside down for a few minutes. I shat myself in terror. Then, gravity took effect. FML
Today, I went to the Grand Canyon with my family. Also today, I found out that I have a crippling fear of heights. My family left me on a ledge hyperventilating and having a mental breakdown, while they hiked for another 2 hours. They won't stop telling me how pretty it was and what I missed. FML
Today, I went on a rollercoaster for the first time in years. Almost immediately, I realized that my shorts were no match for the forces of gravity. I spent the rest of the ride clinging to my seat for dear life while trying to subtly cover my exposed ass. FML
Today, I went to a theme park with my friends. I was excited to ride the rollercoasters, but just as we were about to get on the biggest one, I realized I'd had left my glasses in the car. I can't see shit without them, but I decided to go on the ride anyway. I spent the entire time screaming in terror while my friends laughed, while I couldn't see a thing. FML
Today, I was on a roller coaster and this 13 year old sitting next to me was completely terrified. To cheer him up, I threw my hands in the air. While my hands were up, we hit a curve and I elbowed him in the face, making him cry. FML
Today, I tried being the 'cool parent' by taking my kids to a fancy, expensive amusement park, but ended up getting stuck on every ride and getting motion sickness. FML
Today, I went on a rollercoaster for the first time. I sat in the back, which was a bad idea. When it ended everyone in front of me turned around and stared. When I asked my friend what was going on, she said I had been screaming the Lord's Prayer the whole time. I hadn't even noticed. FML
Today, I embraced my inner child and went to a trampoline park with friends. I was having a blast until I attempted a somersault and ended up bouncing right into a group of screaming toddlers. I was escorted out by a concerned parent. FML
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moonsolomon 0
How do you get to be 45 and not discover that you fear heights?
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Dynoblaze 1
Even if you had a fear of heights you could have controlled it by telling yourself you're in a freaking car with a rail that prevents you from falling unless you jump off.
Nakedsquirrel 5
What a little bitch.
Addddam 0
Should have MANNED UP and stayed on the wheel. I kid, I kid. That's harsh. Although, how did you not notice a fear of heights for 45 years?
Pointy130 0
Ya Pansy, pull it together in front of your kids.
DameGreyWulf 1
Only way to get over a fear is to face it. OP, try climbing a high, slippery/sandy rock face with a pool at the bottom. That sure helped me. I also got to face a few fishes.
joethebiden 8
You're a 45 year old MAN? More like a 45 year old PUSSY. YDI.
DameGreyWulf 1
Ew, that sounds really gross lmfao I mean technically a 45 year old woman has a 45 year old pussy, but... It makes me think of expired pussy, like I dunno... a watermelon.
meganski 0
HAHAHAHA
cucumberfabulous 7
I don't blame you, ferris wheels get scary! But I wouldn't be screaming like you did ....hahah
DeadMansCrack 4
At least this didn't end like it did in the amusement park scene like in Final Destination 3. Now that would be a real FML.
margie4peace 11
I'm not afraid of heights but I'm terrified of ferris wheels. It's the fast movement coupled with the height...plus the total loss of control. They're scarrier than the steepest roller coasters IMHO.
glitchead 0
what does IMHO mean?
null_fml 11
In my humble opinion, I believe that IMHO means "in my humble opinion".
Aeval_Fae 0
or it can mean "In My Honest Opinion" Thats how ive always heard it anyway