Today, I was exhausted after a long day at work and didn't feel like cooking so I went to a drive thru. I placed my order, went to the window and paid. I then drove off without my food and didn't realize it for a couple of blocks. I was too embarrassed to go back and get it. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I ordered fries at a drive-thru, then drove away without paying. Realizing my mistake, I panicked and circled back, only to drive past the window again. The worker just stared at me as if I was pulling off the slowest robbery in history. 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 decided to work on my social anxiety by ordering some food. I waited in line, practicing my order in my head all the way. When I got to the front, I said my order with no mistakes. The cashier just stared blankly at me until I mumbled, "Never mind..." and left. FML
Today, I went through the Taco Bell drive through. The lady at the window handed me my food and receipt. In a moment of insanity, I threw the receipt at the cashier and yelled, "WOOHOO!" I attempted to burn rubber and get the hell out of dodge, only to remember my car was in park. FML
Today, I ordered a food delivery because I was too tired to cook. I tracked the driver on the app for 20 minutes before realizing I'd sent it to my old address. My former neighbor enjoyed my tacos more than I did. FML
Today, after a long and exhausting day at work, I had no energy to do much of anything, so with that in mind, I got Arby's on the way home. When I did get home and was trying to carry the bag inside, it ripped open and spilled my food all over the driveway. FML
Today, I ordered Chinese food. As I approached the restaurant to pick it up, I took out my keys and tried to unlock the front door. By the time I realized my mistake, everyone inside the restaurant had noticed and started laughing at me. FML
Today, I ordered DoorDash to my home. I sat outside waiting for it, starving, when my husband came out, laughing at me. The DoorDasher had called, I'd accidently sent it to my work. FML
Today, I ordered enough takeout for 3 people. When the delivery guy smiled and asked, "Family dinner?" I panicked and said, "They're parking." Even though I know that the delivery guy doesn't really give a shit, I stood outside my apartment for 5 minutes pretending to wait for imaginary relatives before going back inside alone. FML
Today, I walked two miles to the store, filled my cart with groceries, and got to the cashier… only to find I had forgotten my wallet. I tried to explain but got the nastiest stank-eye from the cashier, the manager, and everyone in line behind me. I walked two miles home, hungry and embarrassed. FML
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nikkipettyfer 24
You should've gone back for the food...
cOOkiEzRgOOd 22
After a long day of work, we've all done something like that. Hopefully it doesn't happen again, that could get expensive.
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Comments (56)
Tarlachia 33
I've done that before. I usually return with a "I'm a dumbass." commentary. I laugh, they laugh, and it was a good time.
D_as_h 19
how do you even forget your own food??
Tripartita 45
Years of practice and dedication.
Waschlappen 23
You should have gone back after your food. I'm sure it has happened so many times before. I work at a bakery, and you wouldn't believe have many people will pay for their bread and then just leave it sitting on the counter while the walk out.
DejaRenee 16
As someone that works in fast food and does the drive thru, people have done that before. But you know, that's just free food for us lol
XxDanno316xX 27
Op, you should have went back, remember you're not the first and you won't be the last to do that.
amberdea404 28
Feelings of embarrassment will pass, you could always call and get a rain check on the food. Places will usually do that to avoid conflict.
Tejanoswhy 19
Did you go back?
Tripartita 45
I get the feeling they were too embarrassed.
Badkarma4u 17
What did you think they would do to you, besides hand you your food and forget about it 30 seconds later. I'm sad to say most people really dont care that much about other people
SuperDani 27
I've don't that before. Just laugh at yourself with them. It makes the sting a little more bearable.
SecundusSecunda 27
Neuron mishaps happen, OP. Don't be embarrassed. Should've gone back to get your food.