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PUSH

By whoops - 08/07/2015 16:30 - Taiwan

Today, while visiting family in Taipei, I came across a large button that said "PUSH" on it. I was curious and pushed it. A deafening alarm then sounded for the next 10 minutes, attracting concerned neighbours and finally a security guard who informed me that I'd pushed a panic button. FML

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By Virginy - 01/11/2014 01:26 - France

Today, I got stuck in my building's elevator. I pushed the emergency button, which made a ringing noise. After about half an hour, I heard someone yell, "Stop pushing that button, my kids are sleeping." FML

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By Anonymous - 31/03/2009 09:08 - Australia

Today, I accidentally pressed the panic button under the register at work. I didn't even know we had a panic button until the cops showed up. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/10/2025 20:00

Today, I walked up to what appeared to be an automatic door. I stood for a second, waved my arms, but nothing happened. Then a guy came from behind me, pushed a clearly visible button under a clearly visible sign that read "Push to open." He said, “It’s OK, happens to everyone.” It doesn’t feel like it does. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/04/2009 15:51 - Japan

Today, I was in a store using the only bathroom there. After I was done, I realized I couldn't open the door. Panicked it locked me in, I banged on the door, and screamed for help. The security and a whole group of people gathered, only to find that I was pulling the door instead of pushing it. FML

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How could you?

By 13th floor please - 16/07/2025 22:00 - United States

Today, I was in a big crowded elevator and had to struggle tried to press the button for my floor because no one close to the buttons bothered to ask me which floor I was going to. Instead, I hit the emergency stop button. The elevator stopped between floors for 20 minutes. Everyone stared at me like I was a movie villain. FML

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Time for a freakout

By Meg - 15/07/2011 22:24 - United States

Today, I was on the elevator at work. As it descended, a roach started scurrying about around my feet. I freaked out and started screaming, hitting the panic button without thinking. Now I'm facing a hefty fine for using the panic button when there wasn't a "real" emergency. FML

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Goober

By Anonymous - 25/02/2023 02:00

Today, at a local mini mart, I tried several times to open a door that clearly said "PUSH" by pulling it, much to the amusement to the customers and staff inside. FML

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Public freakout time

By Roode - 22/07/2011 17:36 - United States

Today, I was in a pool locker room, surrounded by semi-naked people. While changing into my clothes, I accidentally pushed a button on my phone, causing it to make the loud, unmistakable camera shutter sound effect. Everyone definitely heard it. FML

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By Crap - 12/04/2016 16:48 - Canada - Toronto

Today, I was taking a dump at work at a nursing home. While reaching for the toilet paper, I accidently pushed the emergency button. The nursing supervisors broke into the washroom to help. FML

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By OpenSesame - 09/05/2020 05:00

Today, at Walmart, I unknowingly chose the only non-automatic door to exit through. I stood in front of the door looking for the motion sensor while the greeters laughed at me for at least half a minute before I saw the "PUSH" sticker. FML

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MattStro 23

Thursday 9 July 2015 0:07

Never push a big red button.

dudeutookhrs 24

Thursday 9 July 2015 0:06

Did you panic?

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DoomSkuller 28

Thursday 9 July 2015 0:23

Should probably say PANIC on it instead..

saffy66 34

Thursday 9 July 2015 0:24

I hope nobody ever puts up a 'jump' sign as a joke near the edge of a cliff because we all know what will happen if YOU see it...

MrConcise 34

Thursday 9 July 2015 0:28

In fairness, jumping off a cliff is probably safer than pressing a big red button. Usually those things make something self destruct or launch.

leogachi 15

Thursday 9 July 2015 0:32

That's a good point.

wanted_2_want 40

Thursday 9 July 2015 0:31

No no no. You're doing it wrong... You are supposed to push the button ... and run like hell not wait for somebody. LOL

alfalfalaffa 17

Thursday 9 July 2015 0:37

THAT WAS (not) EASY.

MJS103 15

Thursday 9 July 2015 0:38

For science!

lil_vic_99 7

Thursday 9 July 2015 0:42

I would have done the same thing

ChinchillaLady 27

Thursday 9 July 2015 0:56

Curiosity killed the cat. But seriously who doesn't like pushing buttons?

Miss_Moody23 19

Thursday 9 July 2015 6:48

Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back... Going by the whole saying, the button should ALWAYS be pushed.

limegreenpoopie 31

Thursday 9 July 2015 1:10

Eh, happens.

EarlFug 19

Thursday 9 July 2015 2:01

I bet you're very good at getting in and out of stores and malls.

worldclassrager 39

Thursday 9 July 2015 2:02

Well now you know...at least the fire sprinklers didn't go off...

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