Geek and Shoes: Today, I was using my flashlight app in the driveway to avoid...

By RIP iPhone - 26/02/2017 06:00 - United States

Today, I was using my flashlight app in the driveway to avoid stepping in puddles, as my new shoes are untreated suede. I dropped my phone in the puddle instead. FML

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You deserved it 2 044

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By VelociTheRaptor - 23/05/2017 02:00

Today, I was leaving work after a storm. They're building some new offices outside, so I had to walk on an uneven path near the construction zone. I came to a big puddle and tried to jump across to what I thought was a piece of asphalt. It was mud. I slipped and fell backwards into the puddle. FML

I agree, your life sucks 4 241

You deserved it 784

By anonymous - 28/03/2011 18:48 - United States

Today, I dropped my Blackberry, but thanks to the protective gel case that I just purchased for it... it bounced and fell right into a sidewalk drainage sewer. FML

I agree, your life sucks 45 361

You deserved it 5 609

By AnAngryyGiraffe - 06/12/2016 04:46 - United States - Chatsworth

Today, after dropping my phone in the toilet, I left it dismantled outside in my backyard to dry hoping it could be saved. I forgot about the phone as well as the sprinklers that were scheduled to go off. FML

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You deserved it 3 982

By JakeHolmes - 17/11/2009 06:48 - United States

Today, I was in my hot tub with my brand new phone. I set it down and when I grabbed my towel I knocked it into the water. I quickly snatched it up and dried it off with the towel and suprisingly only one button stopped working. It was the unlock button, a perfectly good phone that I can't use. FML

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You deserved it 47 924

By Anonymous - 18/09/2018 22:10

Today, my fancy rubber phone case did its job and saved my phone from damage when I dropped it on the bathroom counter. Unfortunately, it was rather useless after the massive bounce it took before landing in the toilet. FML

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You deserved it 362

Butter fingers

By Anonymous - 16/10/2022 14:00

Today, I finally got my new car delivered to my home. After clicking some pics, I was walking around it, just admiring it, and tripped. Both sets of keys fell down the storm water drain. It rained heavily last night and this morning, so the water inside is still flowing. FML

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You deserved it 383

By jayscalaro - 21/04/2019 20:00

Today, it's raining pretty hard and there are a bunch of puddles everywhere. I’m in a full rain suit and great boots, so instead of walking around the puddles, I decided to walk through the biggest one, only to drop down 4 feet, all because the city didn’t cover up a massive manhole. FML

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You deserved it 1 012

By Anonymous - 12/11/2009 00:04 - United States

Today, I was texting while making dinner. I went to pour the noodles into the boiling water and I dropped my phone in. Not thinking, I went to retrieve it from the water. I now have a completely useless phone and a useless hand. FML

I agree, your life sucks 11 945

You deserved it 39 073

Soaking

By Dumbass - 19/11/2022 06:00

Today, I went to change my socks after I stepped in a puddle of water. As I walked out of my bedroom with a fresh pair of socks, I stepped in the puddle again. Three times. That's four pairs of socks ruined. God, I'm such a dumbass sometimes. FML

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You deserved it 1 142

By Poorphone - 08/12/2016 17:23 - United States - Denver

Today, my car got stuck in a foot of snow. I tried desperately digging around my wheels to see if it would help. I was finally able to get out 10 minutes later only to realize that I had dropped my phone in the snow while I was digging and had run over it. FML

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You deserved it 1 033

604 11

Saturday 25 February 2017 18:06

What'll it take to persuade you to be more careful??

Brandon1000 10

Saturday 25 February 2017 20:01

But have you tried turning it off and then on again??

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604 11

Saturday 25 February 2017 18:06

What'll it take to persuade you to be more careful??

species4872 19

Saturday 25 February 2017 18:18

Should have put a new scuba app on your phone.

Brandon1000 10

Saturday 25 February 2017 20:01

But have you tried turning it off and then on again??

CheekyRaccoon 27

Sunday 26 February 2017 0:57

Call 0118 999 881 999 119 725.. 3 and they might help you with your emergency.

shellzy 20

Saturday 25 February 2017 20:10

But are your shoes okay??

RichardPencil 30

Saturday 25 February 2017 20:40

The new iPhone 7 is water-resistant and now you've got an excuse to buy one.

jcash52426 5

Saturday 25 February 2017 21:37

Why the hell would you wear suede shoes when is raining out. Go to Payless and buy 2 pairs of crappy shoes 1 for the office and one for the car. So next time all you have to do is change shoes and put the good ones in a bag.

tj4234 35

Saturday 25 February 2017 23:04

This is the most middle class FML I've read all day...

Kitsi 14

Sunday 26 February 2017 2:37

Maybe don't wear dead animal skin on your feet next time? Water doesn't ruin my recycled plastic shoes.

Cali 54

Monday 27 February 2017 12:16

Found the vegan!

PaulieXP 16

Monday 27 February 2017 12:42

Oh oh honey lay off my shoes!

sasquatchius 3

Sunday 26 February 2017 12:24

A shoe that is ruined by water is a useless object. YDI because when you put fashion over practicality you're asking for this to happen.

TheDistance567 10

Monday 27 February 2017 17:24

People need to stop obsessing over shoes on this level. If you're pulling out your phone (a water-sensitive electronic device) in a wet environment to protect your shoes from a little water and dirt(two things shoes are specifically designed to come in contact with) then you need to reprioritize your life.