Today, on my way to work, I noticed a woman on the side of the road waving for help, her car appearing to be broken down. I pulled over, stepped out of my car, went over to her car, lifted the hood, and checked it. When I looked up to tell her what was wrong, she and my car were gone. FML
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Today, I was driving back home after hanging out with some friends. I drove pass a woman standing next to a broken down car. I felt bad, so went back and offered her a ride home. Turns out it wasn't her car and she was a hooker. FML
Today, as I was driving home, I saw a woman get hit by a car. I immediately parked on the side of the road to assist her. I called an ambulance and stayed with her until they came to get her, comforting her all the while. When I returned to my car, I found a parking ticket in my windshield. FML
Today, I pulled over to help an attractive girl on the highway in the middle of nowhere. When I asked if she needed help she told me she was going to try starting her car one more time. She then started to make fake engine noises and told me that she was good to go and that I should be on my way. FML
Today, my minivan broke down on the side of the highway. I'm out of work and can't afford a cell phone, so I resorted to standing at the back of my van holding a "HELP" sign. About an hour went by, in which time I was passed by a cop car, a firetruck, and a car that said "Roadside Assistance." FML
Today, my car broke down. I had a two mile, up-hill walk ahead of me. About half way up the hill, a car beeped. Thinking they were poking fun at my misfortune, I began to curse and use obscene gestures, only to find out that it was my neighbor asking if I needed a ride. She drove off. FML
Today, I saw a crash on the highway. The police weren't yet there, so I pulled over to help because I know CPR. No one needed CPR, but I had locked myself out of my car. My roadside assist won't come to highways, so I had to get towed away in front of everyone. FML
Today, I was walking to a meeting and saw two girls trying to jump start a car in the rain. Thinking I'd be a gentleman and help them, I offered to assist. The girl whose car is broken down looks at me, looks at her friend, and says, "I think we'd better call the police." FML
Today, my car broke down. I pulled to the side of the road to call a tow truck. After waiting what seemed like hours, the tow truck showed up, and then ran into the back of my car. FML
Today, a guy's car broke down in my street, so I helped him push it into my driveway, checked his car out, and gave it a jump start. He thanked me, then as he went to pull out, he instead smashed straight into my car. FML
Today, I pulled over to help a girl with her car. I thought my limited mechanic skills would help look like a hero. She only needed her coolant cap unscrewed. With top down, shirt off, I was confident as I got out of my car. 10 minutes later I left because I couldn't unscrew the f***ing thing. FML
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GTAmerc 2
That's part of the reason it's so hard to help people anymore.
timberwolf408 7
thats why cars have keys. take them with you and that cant happen!
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Comments (157)
RedPillSucks 33
Yeah. You get to be rescued by the pretty pink ranger... wait, that's power rangers, isn't it?
RedPillSucks 33
Welcome to the jungle, we've got stuff for free You can have anything you want but you better not take it from me. I guess she's your introduction to the jungle.
kiraleann 16
That's the sad part of today's world. You can't give anyone the benefit of the doubt. No one can stop and offer anyone help without fear that someone is trying to take advantage of their kindness.
Dante17 6
And that's why you have to lock your car completely before helping.
hateevryone 15
I seen this before on a TV show. You should be cautious when doing things like this. You played right into her hands.
CRC_101 31
This is too messed up to deserve it, but yep, my advice would be to get in the habit of at least taking your keys with you anytime you get out of your car in an area where it's exposed to other people, and consider locking it, also. Even if I'm putting a grocery cart away a couple parking spots over from my car, I've learned to do that. I feel stupid or overly mistrusting of people sometimes for doing it, but it's better than having my car or anything in it stolen. Hope you're able to regain your car! As others say, get the police on it immediately, if you haven't already.
Kristoffer 35
YDI for not using due caution when helping someone who appears to be in need. I always shut off my car and take my keys when I stop to help someone on the side of the road.
Arrawyn 12
I guess genuine hospitality and niceness isn't good for anything anymore. Just getting your car stolen.
delightfultwist 5
oldest trick
naomilyric1 0
You shouldnt have left the car open with the keys in there but then again she shouldnt have stole your car and she should have been more appreciative that you were trying to help her.