Today, I got a ticket for being drunk in public. I was walking a couple of blocks from the bar to my house, because I didn't want to drive drunk. FML
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Today, I watched a drunk guy getting thrown out of a bar, then get tased on the sidewalk outside. He was our designated driver. FML
Today, I was arrested for drinking in public. It was my friend who was drinking; I was taking the alcohol from her so she wouldn't be arrested. FML
Today, I was pulled over for a DWI. The police officer was drunk. FML
Today, I went out drinking with my friends. Being safe as we were a little intoxicated, we took a taxi back. The cab driver was also drunk. FML
Today, I decided to be responsible and call a cab to take my drunk ass home from the bar. As I climbed into the cab, I was quickly pulled back out and had the shit beaten out of me by a group of drunk guys who thought they needed the ride more. The police soon arrived and arrested us all. FML
Today, after finishing work, my friend was having a party next door and my driveway was blocked. I parked six houses down and went to the party for 20 minutes. After coming out after three beers, I went to move my car back to my house and go to sleep. I got a DUI for driving 30 feet. FML
Today, I was the designated driver. On the way home with my drunk friends, they decide to give me a beer shower. I swerved, and was pulled over by a cop moments after. I was the only one arrested. FML
Today, I was drunk and broke my leg. I called 911, only for the cops to turn up and make me try to walk, with them saying that I was faking my injury. They arrested me for being drunk in public and hours later I finally got to an ER. I had to have surgery on my leg. FML
Today, I tried to keep a drunk girl from driving by holding her keys, but she had a spare set in her purse. She hit me with her car when I was walking home. FML
Today, I got charged with drink driving, without even driving my car. FML
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Top comments
zebra3_fml 7
Welcome to America 2016. The police don't want to help you, they just want to throw the book at you. Two decades ago, that cop would have walked you the one block to your house and told you to sleep it off.
vicfirthfan 11
that's the FSM's way of telling you that you should have stayed at the bar and gotten plastered
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Comments (111)
omgcyndaquil 23
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Better to be ticketed than arrested :).
FacesOfHumanity 14
Better to not have anything happen at all, OP did what was right.
KimJongCole 9
#14 Sadly what is right, is not always legal.
Frid_Kun 7
No. The right thing would be either not drinking to this point outside the house or to have someone to help you get home safely.
Helldemon 32
To bad you have no clue how drunk OP was.
MikaykayUnicorn 36
#89, **** off. Let people drink. I agree that you should have someone to drive you home, but sometimes your driver gets drunk and you're ******. OP did the right thing but got ****** over in the end. Thanks for not drinking and driving though, OP. It ruins lives.
friedpwnadge 25
Better than a DUI though. Their judgement is bad and they should feel bad!
Guy1009 15
Those who down voted you never watched Futurama
sassypenguinxox 15
How would someone get a DUI when they are not even behind the wheel?
Kitouran 30
Or we just didn't find it funny.
wolf12king 12
I feel like shit and this is something I needed
brezzyanna 17
That's the point. Op said he walked instead of driving, but still got in trouble. The comment is saying that at least the charge when walking is lower, so it was still a good idea to walk.
friedpwnadge 25
Wow, apparently some people on here as humorous as a box of rocks. Yes, I meant that a DUI is way worse than a public intoxication charge. I also believe that the cops showed bad judgement by enforcing a law which makes it illegal for you to choose an inexpensive alternative to dangerous drunk driving. Are we clear, now? Do I need to elaborate more?
MikaykayUnicorn 36
Killing someone because you're driving drunk is a thousand times worse than being ticketed for being drunk in public. I would just really like to press into people's minds how drunk driving ruins lives of people impacted by it. I know the original comment had truth and a joke in it but DUI's are serious shit. You're lucky if you just get a DUI; you could a DUI and possibly a murder charge.
CaptainCrow 13
Sometimes you just can't win
Frid_Kun 7
He could have drunk less, he could be drinking at home or he could have someone (at least a taxi driver) to take him home safely.
PrincessZelda_HR 22
Maybe they could still win; I bet if you go to the court and challenge it the judge would see that as reasonable
IamComrade 16
I'd fight it and get it dropped. That is pretty dumb
ashyash90 8
Speeding is also against the law and people fight speeding tickets and win all the time. There is a process put in place for people to appeal tickets so that the police ,theoretically, can't become all powerful. So actually OP probably could go before a judge and try and fight the ticket.
vicfirthfan 11
that's the FSM's way of telling you that you should have stayed at the bar and gotten plastered
sparkledoge 29
Better than having an accident with your car.
dont_touch_my_ca 8
While this is true, OP is implying that he drove to the bar a couple of blocks away in the first place haha. Lazy somber, responsible drunk.
sparkledoge 29
Well, we don't know what time it was when OP submitted this FML or how long after it happened did they get the idea to write it. For all we know they could have been coming from a friend's place or from work and stopped at the bar for a few drinks before going home.
it___happens 12
Better then a DUI!
lpfire61 14
Sooo better to have a public intoxication and then have a DUI? Or did you mean "than" as in a comparison?
Mike3258 18
I think we can assume what he meant smartass
lpfire61 14
Rather be a smartass then a dumbass! Oh, wait...
zebra3_fml 7
Welcome to America 2016. The police don't want to help you, they just want to throw the book at you. Two decades ago, that cop would have walked you the one block to your house and told you to sleep it off.
ScarletteEve 33
Reality is, that "some" is actually "most", but nobody talks about it. You go into that line of work to save people.
suprisebitch 20
or to exert power over others
Algorithm 24
People are downvoting 34, but both 34 and 13 are right. I've known a cop who was an abusive ex-husband and ex-stepfather; I've known a different cop who was a rapist. I've known a third who was a family friend and a good person, and a fourth who might've saved my life. The profession attracts two kinds of people: power trips and heroes. The problem is that you can't tell them apart until it's too late.
herecomestheboom 21
Actually, my dad was arrested and taken to jail over 20 years ago for public intoxication. He did the exact same thing as OP had done. I would much rather get a ticket than spend a night in jail.
heyLaddieHey 18
Rather risk someone's life and kill people. Makes sense.
ChristianH39 30
My dad's been a cop in NYC for 20 years. With drunk driving being the issue it is he'd be appalled to hear about someone getting a ticket for doing the responsible thing.
sempisaviour 17
No justice - no peace, right?
no_playa_hater 14
Two decades ago? Two decades ago the LA Rampart officers would have crippled you if you were black and drunk in public.
buckstop1 37
In 1996? Ha, I may not have been alive then but I highly doubt that was the case. Besides, my father is black, I'm sure I would have heard about racial issues of that severity by now.
no_playa_hater 14
Google Los Angeles Rampart Scandal.
gabechriswill 19
Maybe next time bring a friend so they can drive or walk with you. Sorry OP FYL
eyepuppy 31
Or just take a taxi the few blocks.
scyth3s 13
After spending money on booze, not everyone can afford a taxi... To a reasonable human not expecting a ticket, and only a few blocks from home, this should have been a good option!
BillysBurgers 5
Dude, that sucks. Hope you have a better day later.