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By WarMachine68 - 06/06/2015 19:19 - United States - Shawnee

Today, just before a job interview, I coughed so violently that I lost my voice. FML

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By foxyreegan - 04/02/2012 05:22 - United States

Today, I choked on my saliva during a medical interview. FML

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By burntloyalty - 26/03/2011 20:54 - United States

Today, I had such a violent coughing fit that my stomach emptied itself all over the floor while at my sales job. FML

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You deserved it 3 225

By Anonymous - 13/12/2013 03:47 - United States

Today, I was in the middle of an interview; it was going great until I started coughing. That coughing led to an asthma attack, which led to nonstop gagging. I couldn't even answer his final question, "Are you okay?" FML

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You deserved it 2 842

By Anonymous - 29/11/2013 18:08 - United States - Parker

Today, I went to my first job interview in months. Just minutes in, a sudden huge, uncontrollable sneeze overcame me. A wad of snot flew out onto my shirt, which I didn't even notice until the visibly disgusted interviewer pointed it out. FML

I agree, your life sucks 42 297

You deserved it 3 921

That went well

By not on life, that's for fucking sure - 25/10/2014 18:27 - United States

Today, I went to a big job interview. As I walked in, I tripped and fell flat on my face. Other highlights include my voice cracking multiple times, sweating profusely and getting uncontrollable nervous giggling. The interviewer eventually stared at me in disbelief and asked if I was high. FML

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You deserved it 5 117

Did I stutter?

By Ally - 20/05/2022 14:00

Today, I had a job interview. I have a speech impediment and as much as I tried to keep it under control, it came out during the interview. I could tell the interviewers were trying to hold in their laughter. They ended the interview after 5 agonizing minutes, saying they’ll contact me. I left in tears. FML

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You deserved it 100

By Tiffer27 - 25/01/2016 18:02 - United States

Today, I went to a very important job interview. I was so nervous that I passed out right in front of the interviewer's desk. FML

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The trumpet of success

By interviewed - 16/09/2009 10:37 - United States

Today, I went to an interview for a job I really wanted and am qualified for. I've been looking for months. This job was perfect; close to home and great pay. Needless to say I spent quite a while preparing. Everything was going great until I had to sneeze, which forced out a loud, long fart. FML

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You deserved it 4 205

By urrrppp - 26/03/2010 09:44 - Netherlands

Today, I got through to the phone interview stage for a great job. When the phone rang, I answered and suddenly, spontaneously, burped really loudly. The interviewer hung up. FML

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You deserved it 11 032

In the bag!

By hiccups - 16/05/2021 14:02

Today, I had a job interview. I thought it was going pretty well, until I got the hiccups. The interviewer immediately said, "Yeah, I think we’re done here," and sent me away. FML

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You deserved it 84

RickySleeves 20

Sunday 7 June 2015 19:29

Now you can do your interview in Batman's voice!

Lorenzo1102 21

Sunday 7 June 2015 19:26

Unlucky OP. I'm sure the interviewer will understand and you can do your interview another time

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Lorenzo1102 21

Sunday 7 June 2015 19:26

Unlucky OP. I'm sure the interviewer will understand and you can do your interview another time

ScarredVox92 16

Monday 8 June 2015 3:07

Yeah, just tell him that you..... Oh, wait.

Lorenzo1102 21

Monday 8 June 2015 10:43

I think the interviewer could see that OP has no voice but whatever rings your bell

DreadedSamurai 17

Sunday 7 June 2015 19:27

I think now is a good time to bust out the charade skills OP. Sorry about your voice though FYL.

jessi_sunshine 26

Sunday 7 June 2015 19:27

Did you at least find it?

polariz 16

Sunday 7 June 2015 20:58

not funny

FitFriday 32

Sunday 7 June 2015 21:22

Yea, it was under the couch

ScarredVox92 16

Monday 8 June 2015 3:09

I, for one, thought this was funny.

mr_sarcastic416 29

Monday 8 June 2015 7:21

badum tssssss

Jake42100 17

Sunday 7 June 2015 19:28

Marijuana wouldnt happen to be involved here would it? If so hope they dont drug test you...

Lorenzo1102 21

Monday 8 June 2015 3:08

Do you honestly have some mental disability

HuskiesGrey 13

Monday 8 June 2015 6:45

He does.

dakatabg 31

Sunday 7 June 2015 19:28

Write on a note that you got sick and lost your voice so they reschedule it

RickySleeves 20

Sunday 7 June 2015 19:29

Now you can do your interview in Batman's voice!

vikky538 28

Sunday 7 June 2015 19:35

Or in Bane's voice.

mds9986 24

Sunday 7 June 2015 23:21

Did you not read it? OP had no voice at all.

shay_serendipity 29

Monday 8 June 2015 4:15

26, did you not see it? The joke just flew way over your head.

TheBelt 19

Sunday 7 June 2015 19:35

Sorry to hear O.P, maybe if you explain to them what happened they'll understand and reschedule.

darkstarrising 18

Sunday 7 June 2015 19:43

I hope the interviewr will give you another chance.

Miss_Whipped 43

Sunday 7 June 2015 19:53

If your job is being a mime, than you're golden!

sturschaedel 27

Sunday 7 June 2015 19:57

Drink warm milk and honey and/or sage tea and hopefully you'll get your voice back in time. Or whisper. At least you will stand out.

Jak0p 25

Sunday 7 June 2015 20:03

actually whispering is more stressful for your vocal chords than talking normal.

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Today, my girlfriend and I were outside tanning in the sun. I asked her if she could put some sunscreen on my back. Thinking it would be funny, she used the lotion to write "I Love Little Boys". I work as a children's swimming instructor. FML

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Same thing different taste

That went well

Did I stutter?

The trumpet of success

In the bag!

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