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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Thanksgiving
Questions about your love life, a burnt turkey and the cousin who knows everything: Thanksgiving, a contact sport.
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)
EbyKat 16
I did 10 years of fast food. Plenty of people do it. We might giggle a bit about your space cadet brain but no one is going to think you're super weird.
ericp96 10
Why wouldnt you go back for the food You gotta eat man
allysodope 1
I work at bk and this happens way more often than you'd think!!
Korra_fml 23
hey me too
Waxwell 21
Do you drive a white car and live in Texas? I saw someone do this last night
NamelessGhoul 11
Was this at a Carl's Jr in SoCal a little after midnight? I think I saw this happen
worldclassrager 41
Sure hope it didn't cost too much...but you blessed someone with a free meal...karma should come back in a good way for you
Dominus101 20
I am Surprised you didn't go back, Set your pride aside as you have Nothing to be embarrassed about as you paid good money for that food and deserve to eat every Lil bit " Om nom nom "
classicsparkles 17
Well, I mean like they still know you forgot it. The only difference is now you don't get to have it.
Witchylady 18
Why were you so embarrassed? You should have driven back and made a funny joke about it. They would have laughed with you but not at you and probably given you a free coffee to go. There is nothing shameful about being forgetful. The only shame is that you think there should be.
Frid_Kun 7
Well, maybe the OP just doesn't like his food cold.