Work: Today, as I was making instant hot chocolate from the hot water... - FML

By Anonymous - 30/08/2011 22:38 - United States

Today, as I was making instant hot chocolate from the hot water dispenser in the break-room at work, a coworker informed me that it was industrial "recycled" wastewater that was only supposed to be used for washing tools. Thanks. I've only been doing that every day for the past 8 months. FML

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Mirorbo 26

Wednesday 31 August 2011 8:44

If you haven't gotten sick yet, I must bow down to you for surviving for so long.

dd809 9

Wednesday 31 August 2011 8:43

How do you not notice something like that after that many months?

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Baller_Bob 17

Thursday 27 February 2014 1:59

Man that sucks

AlexCanada77 13

Tuesday 15 April 2014 5:47

What kind of breakroom has a hot-waste water dispenser in it? I believe your coworker is joshing you.

worldclassrager 39

Wednesday 9 July 2014 22:35

Well you are still alright it seems now you know not to use that anymore...I just find it funny that it's in the breakroom

Joshnona 14

Saturday 3 October 2015 20:36

recycled water is safe to drink

kmk1998 15

Thursday 5 November 2015 4:59

You learn something new everyday....? Lol

Wolverine48Ga 21

Friday 2 September 2016 2:55

ummm if it's in the break room he could be potentially pulling your leg

Justin Allan Bannister 9

Wednesday 5 September 2018 22:12

mmmm chocolatey

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