Today, our power went out due to some severe storms. My daughter, who is 18, asked me why the lights on the car still worked. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, after a power outage at my house, my 14-year-old brother was genuinely confused as to why our flashlights still worked if we had no electricity. FML
Today, I drove to a party after getting my car back from the shop. A thunderstorm started as I made my way there and upon arriving, the power went out. The guests decided to watch the storm from the front windows when someone mentioned how funny it would be if a tree fell on my car. Seconds later, one did. FML
Today, during a storm-related power failure, I jerry-rigged an inverter from my car to supply the essentials. In doing so, I managed to blow up the fridge, smoke and all. The power came back on 5 minutes later. FML
Today, the power went out at school. If it's out for more than twenty minutes, standard procedure is to let us go home. They came back on almost nineteen minutes later. FML
Today, I knew my wife and kid wouldn't be home until later, and I was excited to play video games and relax. The second I turned my computer on, the power went out. It came back on as my wife was pulling into the driveway. FML
Today, my power went out due to a huge snow storm. I was in desperate need of candles and flashlights. I had to walk to the store since the roads were closed. I walked 4 miles in the blizzard. When I got home, the power came back on. FML
Today, I woke up to find my power was out. After taking a shower in the dark and being unable to make myself lunch, my power came on two minutes before I had to leave for school. FML
Today, I was at my grandparents' house, when the power went out. Even though we were supplied with candles and flashlights, we still had to stumble around in the darkness. They'd left both the candles and flashlights in the pitch black, unnavigable basement. FML
Today, a strong storm knocked the power out at our office. I was dismissed five hours early, had my desk locked up and was walking toward the doors to leave when the power came back on. FML
Today, the power was out. I tried to explain to my boyfriend that he wouldn't be able to watch any TV until the power came back on. His response was, "But we have Netflix." FML
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NeonBlack 0
Say because it's plugged in.
Stonedmanalex 0
Damn not the brightest child
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Comments (274)
mea_iloveskiing 26
OP meant 18 months :D
slowlydying1234 6
It was probably just a blonde moment. Everyone has them.
Jazzalyn 10
Why is everyone being so harsh? Or could it somehow be that none of you have EVER said something stupid and illogical? Have you always meticulously thought out every word to ensure it made sense and maybe not spoke before you thought? I sometimes speak before I think - and then I realise that, I did say something stupid. It doesn't mean I'm stupid - it just means that I'm a regular person who makes mistakes. I think the same could be said for OP's daughter. (Of course - if this happens regularly...then maybe it's different...)
Wazilla 0
So...you don't understand why the car lights stay on during a blackout either? Dont worry OP your daughter apparently the only one doesn't understand electricy!
Jazzalyn 10
If this wasn't a reply to my previous post, then please ignore this. But if it was, then I would appreciate it if you didn't go and twist my words just to suit your own purposes. I never said I didn't understand. I may not know much about cars, but I do know that it uses battery as opposed to electricity. I was only saying that sometimes people speak before they think. Or are you just one those people who has never said something stupid or never spoken before you thought?
maddogbball 0
Hah that's something I would do... Haha was she blonde like me ??!!
outspokenDancer 6
is she blonde...?
cabo07 6
Some stupid daughter you got there ! Mama must be proud! :3
Misaru 0
U raised her
annagilbert 6
sounds like my best friend!
GabbyCharityM 0
If she's blonde, that explains it.
kaileigh10 2
You raised her. It's your fault.