Today, I was going to propose to my girlfriend. On our way to the Space Needle I was pulled over and promptly arrested. Apparently, I had recently purchased a car from a man who had robbed a jewelery store. The ring is now evidence. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my engagement ring was seized by the police, and my fiancé was arrested on larceny charges. Both in the same visit. FML
Today, I went to a jeweler's to buy a ring to propose to my girlfriend. When I was at the restaurant, in mid-proposal, with people watching, I realized I had left the ring in the store. FML
Today, I went to a jewellery store to sell my wedding ring, after a long and painful divorce. The shop owner took one look at it and called the cops because I tried to sell him a diamond ring that had been stolen from him 3 years ago. My ex-husband left the country a week ago. FML
Today, I proposed to my girlfriend with the cliché of the diamond ring in a champagne glass. Apparently there was an off-duty police officer across the room watching me slip the ring into the glass. He thought I was slipping in a date-rape drug and tackled me down before I could propose. FML
Today, I found out my boyfriend was going to propose. He'd bought me a beautiful white gold ring that I never got to see. His estranged mom stole the ring. FML
Today, I was out with my boyfriend, when he started browsing wedding rings. He found a ring, proposed to me right there in front of a crowd, and then was promptly denied a payment plan. We left without a ring. FML
Today, my boyfriend proposed to me with the prettiest, most simple ring I have ever seen. I called my sister to tell her the good news, and her response was, "I know. He had me steal the ring from Claire's." FML
Today, my boyfriend proposed. He said we’d go pick up the ring tomorrow. Then he asked to borrow $40 to get it out of pawn. He pawned it when his ex gave it back to him. FML
Today, I was trying to propose to my girlfriend when some scumbag snatched the ring and bolted. I chased him down, tackled him, and punched him until he gave the ring back. Now my girl is upset, crying, "What if he was hungry and needed to buy food? You didn't have to hurt him." FML
Today, I found out my fiancée has been sleeping with the salesman I bought her engagement ring from. He knew. FML
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tick_tock 0
Your life is awful. I'm really sorry, that is terrible. Well, I guess your girlfriend now knows you were going to propose... I hope she still said yes!
netfreak 0
If you have a receipt for the ring you're OK. Sure it sucks being inconvenienced.
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corbygray528 0
For those of you confused, I don't think I had any trouble understanding this FML. The OP bought a car from a guy, like most people often do when buying used cars. The guy he bought it from turned out to be a jewelry store robber. The police, though not believed to be involved in the OP's life as of now, recognized the car as the one that was involved in the jewelry store robbery. It is VERY likely that the police did not have the ability to get the tag number, or know the true identity of the thief when they learned of the robbery, thus associating the OP with the police now through the car. Having pulled the "jewelry thief" over and searching the car, finding a potentially very expensive engagement ring would be obvious evidence to a police officer who had no clue of the full situation. However, I do agree with everyone saying just show them the receipt. Surely they will let you go get it, or come with you to get it. If not, take it to court and milk it for all it's worth. FYL for sure.
greenltrn2003 0
I dont get what's so hard to understand. Most of you think you're so smart, it's bad for you. He bought a car from a guy that just so happened to rob a jewelry story. Ironically he was going to propose to his girlfriend so he had a ring....which is a piece of jewelry. Since most cops think they're Sherlock Holmes they figure the OP and the theif must be connected in more was than one (one being the car). So the OP got arrested and the ring is evidence which probably could be used in the trial against the theif for the store robbery. Maybe he has a receipt, maybe not but does it matter? I hate how people dont realize this is just a site for entertainment. There's no reason to come and analyze every story just to find holes in it. Obviously the OP wouldnt come to FML to say: "...The ring is now evidence. FML, but its ok because I have proof of purchase" relax jeez
bettyboo_x 0
Thank you :) At least some people can be helpful
zydrate 0
at least you can propose in front of the Eiffel tower instead of the space needle. you should have plenty of time to save up while waiting for the ring to be released. I mean come on the space needle? why not Fred Meyers?
Skynet1121 0
that REALLY sucks dude. Look on the bright side though, you have an AWESOME story to tell anyone and everyone, not to mention your future wife.
C2Ultima 0
I guess you're not in jail, otherwise you couldn't write this.
Badash28 0
just cause he wrote this doesnt mean its a lie cause he got arrested! Its called posting bail or they dont always hold someone until court. Get a clue people. That sucks though
coribear 0
Should have ask for a car fax. =)
metro_mello 0
you live in seattle? i live in tacoma. haha cool :)
ken328 0
show them the receipt fyl op D: