Dr_Gip
United States
Today, I was so engrossed in a phone call that I drove off without pumping gas after I'd prepaid $50. FML
Collection
Thanksgiving
Questions about your love life, a burnt turkey and the cousin who knows everything: Thanksgiving, a contact sport.
Same thing different taste
AbsentMindedGal
United States
Today, I stopped at the gas station to fill up my tank and get some snacks. I paid the cashier, then got back into my car, totally forgetting to pump the $50 worth of fuel I'd just prepaid for. Too bad I didn't realize until my car came to a sputtering stop about a mile down the road. FML
ChevRooon
United States
Today, I went to the gas station, paid the clerk, and drove off without pumping any gas. FML
Katelyn
Folsom, United States
Today, I was pumping gas, when my daughter called me. After I hung up, I put my phone on the car roof while I grabbed my bag. I completely forgot about it and only realized when it shot off the roof as I braked at a traffic light. FML
GodMemory_AbsentMind
Today, when paying for gas, I realized I'd forgotten my wallet back home. After a moment of panic, I managed to remember my card number. I paid, blowing the cute cashier's mind, and drove away, before my car started sputtering and slowed to a crawl. I'd used the wrong fuel. FML
Anonymous
Beep beep
Today, I took my partner’s car to fill with gas because mine was in the shop. Out of habit, I put diesel into the tank. We discovered it three hours later; the tow bill ate my weekly budget, the mechanic sighed through the repair estimate, and I spent the evening on hold with roadside help. FML
Anonymous
United Kingdom
Not the only the only thing that's empty
Today, my daughter called me panicking that her car died in the middle of the road. I had to FaceTime her to talk her through calling a tow truck. Turns out she ignored the warning lights telling her that the tank was low and drove it until the tank was empty. I had to pay for that, plus the tow fees. FML
Anonymous
Today, I had to drive down to my parents' house. On they way down, I needed to fill up on gas but unfortunately I'd forgotten my wallet at home with all of my cash and credit cards. I then had to call triple A and explain to them in all seriousness how I ran out of gas at the gas station. FML
MikeMoosey
United States
Another fine mess
Today, while pumping gas, I stopped to think about what a failure my life is, and how badly I've treated people in my past. While deep in thought, I accidentally pulled the gas pump out too far and covered myself with gasoline. FML
sorrygranny
This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff
United States
In this economy?!
Today, I was at the gas station with my grandma. After I slid her card and began to pump, I convinced her that it was a lot easier and more convenient to pay at the pump with your credit card instead of paying inside. She yelled as I realized I went $20 over what she had to spend. FML
mah
United States
You dipstick!
Today, while getting gas, a hottie pulled-up to the pump next to me. I finished filling my tank and started to drive away. As I was checking her out and paying no attention to my driving, I ended up taking the front bumper off her car with my truck. FML
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Miss_Lisaa 16
Lucky next customer. :-D
datoismyname 22
That's why you don't talk on your phone at the gas station.
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zenshu_fml 3
You deserve it for being a moron. Maybe had you not been talking on the phone right next to the sign that all gas pumps have telling you to not use your phone, and also not talking on the phone while driving then perhaps you wouldn't have wasted the money.
reelucy 0
you'd really be saying fml if you were so engrossed in your phone call that you forgot to pay attention to the road, which you probably did but were just lucky. hang up and drive. hang up and pump. 20 years ago people did just fine waiting until they were in a building to use a phone. you deserved it maybe now you won't risk the lives of other motorists.
Salem222 4
This happened to me the other day. I drove back so fast and luckily no one was at my pump :)
stitesy29 18
Facepalm
kalbrek009 20
WTF & WTH op, YDI! You're NOT supposed to talk on your cell phone any more than you're supposed to smoke a cigarette while pumping gas....you put your life, others' lives @ risk of dying from a fiery explosion...the (microwave) signals that travel to & from your phone can cause a static electricity buildup...that tiny charge is all it would take to set you & everything else on fire (possibly cause your fuel tank to explode )...people like you should either A: never be allowed to breed or B: get arrested on the spot for public endangerment. Just be thankful that $50 is ALL you lost & not your life or been in ICU with 3rd degree burns covering 90% of your body!
SwtCherryPie 26
I couldn't have said it better myself.
love_me_electric 20
I have NEVER heard of this happening so I decided to look into it. According to Snopes it's just a myth and has never actually happened.
Faeryl_fml 6
You shouldn't talk on your phone when you're driving anyway :P
aztecwarrior1983 1
Haha.. By the way thank you for the free gas.
183933 6
As the next driver in line thanked God for stupid people:)
katie887 2
Look at the bright side, u probably won't do it again, EVER!!!
twye 22
Dumbass