Work: Today, the workplace evacuation bell sounded. Out of panic after...

By Anonymous - 26/08/2011 23:06 - United States

Today, the workplace evacuation bell sounded. Out of panic after the recent earthquake, I ran down 21 flights of stairs, only to find out it was a false alarm. My legs are on fire, and I can barely walk. FML

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Perhaps this is a sign to work out more. If you did that everyday you'll get killer legs :D

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