Food and Miscellaneous: Damned freshmen

Damned freshmen

By CRC - 23/11/2011 15:38 - United States

Today, a freshman set off the fire alarm in my dorm at 2 a.m. He tried to microwave Easy Mac without adding water. I had to stand outside for 45 minutes while the firemen moved the noodles to the sink and ran cold water over them. FML

I agree, your life sucks 29 327

You deserved it 2 431

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By wellhellothere - 17/04/2011 07:25 - United States

Today, the fire alarm went off in my dorm. Not only was it 30 degrees outside, but I was in the shower. FML

I agree, your life sucks 35 001

You deserved it 3 322

Fireworks

By Anonymous - 15/06/2025 03:00 - United States - San Diego

Today, I tried to microwave a leftover burrito. I forgot to remove the foil it was wrapped in. The microwave went into overdrive in a dramatic display of sparks, the fire alarm went off, and I had to convince the neighbors at my door not to evacuate their apartments. I still haven’t eaten. FML

I agree, your life sucks 58

You deserved it 618

By im_a_mocker - 28/01/2009 23:35 - United States

Today, I decided to make a toaster scramble. I thought it was bad enough when the pastry fell through the grate in the toaster over. Then it burst into flames. After 5 minutes of fanning the smoke away from the smoke detector, it still went off. Now my entire dorm building is outside in a snowstorm. FML

I agree, your life sucks 23 317

You deserved it 5 927

The dipshit in 4B

By DookDaSpook - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff - United States - San Francisco

Today, while I was in a very important meeting on Skype, my apartment complex was evacuated due to the fire alarm going off. The reason was that my neighbor put a fork in his microwave due to him being extremely drunk. FML

I agree, your life sucks 20 908

You deserved it 1 387

By Justaddwater - 09/01/2010 17:45 - France

Today, I spent an hour and a half trying to rid my house of smoke and burnt plastic smell because my little sister didn't know she was supposed to add water in the package of microwaveable mac and cheese. FML

I agree, your life sucks 25 560

You deserved it 3 253

By chinesef000d - 29/08/2009 05:38 - United States

Today, I was sleeping in my apartment when I woke up to the smell of smoke. Alarmed, I ran out to the kitchen to find my roommates trying to put out a fire on the stove. As soon as they saw me, they ran for it, informing me that it was my problem now. They used my good frying pan. FML

I agree, your life sucks 43 974

You deserved it 3 200

Doofus

By Pete - 28/09/2025 03:00

Today, I tried to make popcorn in the microwave but forgot to remove the plastic wrapper. The kitchen filled with smoke, the fire alarm went off and my neighbors came knocking to see if I was alright. When they asked what caused it, I had to admit that it was “Erm… popcorn.” FML

I agree, your life sucks 103

You deserved it 414

Weewooweewoo

By Anonymous - 19/09/2010 05:38 - United States

Today, I accidentally bumped into the fire alarm which set off a high pitched buzzing noise that could be heard throughout the entire dorm. It went on for at least two hours and none of the technicians could figure out how to turn it off. All the girls on my floor are mad at me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 25 030

You deserved it 7 071

Not so tech savvy

By Anonymous - 06/05/2025 21:00 - United States - Kailua

Today, in Home Ec, I struggled to open the microwave for almost 10 minutes in front of the whole class. FML

I agree, your life sucks 163

You deserved it 360

Make it stop

By Elephant1718 - 12/06/2013 01:16 - United States - The Dalles

Today, I was looking forward to my only day to sleep-in this month while I'm balancing school and work. I was rudely awakened at 6 am by my sister and her friend trying to make pancakes, burning them, and setting off the fire alarm in my house for half an hour. FML

I agree, your life sucks 46 906

You deserved it 3 076

RetardedChipmunk 7

Wednesday 23 November 2011 19:13

Damn FRESHMAN!!!!

schpanki 11

Wednesday 23 November 2011 19:13

Damn freshman, cant even microwave noodles...

Comments

bubo_fml 10

Wednesday 23 November 2011 19:45

Prospective employer: "So, what did you get out of your College education?" Freshman: "...Um...How to boil water?" ****...When I think of the future generations, I shudder with fear and apprehension...

StopDropNRoll 11

Wednesday 23 November 2011 19:46

At least you weren't in the shower when the fire alarm went off. Seen it happen funny shit, nothing but a towel in 40 degree weather.

lajaynay 15

Wednesday 23 November 2011 20:00

He was probably high. FHL though cuz now he's probably still hungry.

bad_chiquita 5

Wednesday 23 November 2011 20:12

You know what's worse? Having to do that when you've got finals in the morning. True story.

cdsmoongal18 0

Wednesday 23 November 2011 20:32

haha that happened to me my freshman year...one of the boys on my floor tried to microwave ramen noodles without water!

justanotherhuman 21

Wednesday 23 November 2011 20:41

Dear OP, This event was pretty much a microcosm of how society operates in general: the dipshits are throwing monkey wrenches around, while professionals are busy going about handling whatever the situation is this time; all the while a disruption on the people who had nothing to do with it. Welcome to the front. FYL.

mattorama 15

Wednesday 23 November 2011 20:47

It's amazing how dysfunctional some people are in college once they have to be on their own.

2dog 15

Wednesday 23 November 2011 20:56

LOL!

jackassiddy 8

Wednesday 23 November 2011 21:12

I guess for some people Easy Mac isn't all that easy..

docscientist 9

Wednesday 23 November 2011 21:16

So, how did this blatantly sexist comment get thumbs up? Men can cook, but this guy cant even add water to easy mac. Additionally, by 6's comment, one should then infer that women belong in the kitchen since we as a species somehow have to eat.