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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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)
sighlifeman 12
everyone is telling her to go back now....too late
gunnerblaster 21
Pride will be your downfall. Especially with such a misplaced pride.
ftloosenfanzfree 7
You're not alone! I walked to a pizza place on my lunch break, paid for a slice, and then walked out. I did go back for mine though. They laughed at me a little, but not maliciously and then I got to eat pizza which is a happy end to any story.
backoffuugly 11
I understand.
unclewilly 2
I use to live near twenty-five cents toll-booths. When tired or distracted I would hand the collector a $1 bill, then drive off...more than a few times :
Korra_fml 23
as a drive-thru cashier, let me tell you that while this isnt an every day occurance, it does happen quite a bit. one time, i had turned around just long enough to get the food and the lady was gone. about 20 minutes or so later, she called and said "so, this is gonna sound kind of stupid, but i drove off without my food" we just told her to come back with her receipt and we would make it fresh. people just have off days. nothing to be embarassed about. :)
AgentSkyeBarnes 16
Most of the employees aren't going to judge you. Especially if you have a receipt. However, we might have to remake it because at that point one of us has probably claimed and eaten it....
jvanevery 19
you should absolutely go back it happens all the time they're used to it I don't know how many times I've paid for something left it on the counter and walked away from it generally the clerk will yell at me you want your s tuff
shittykittymeow 11
I'm only saying you deserve it because you shouldn't have been embarrassed to go back and get it. I've done it multiple times and have gone back to get my food. It's better to be embarrassed and full then to be hungry in my opinion