Gamers, Pokémon and Work: On the down low

On the down low

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - Canada - Montreal

Today, at work, my buddy pulled up in his car. I handed him $40, and he handed me a bag. It must have looked like a drug deal, but he was actually just smuggling in the new Pokémon game for me. I'm 22, and a drug deal would probably have been less embarrassing to explain. FML

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You deserved it 8 169

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By Sudokori - 07/09/2017 01:30

Today, my coworker paid me back the $15 I let him borrow and we shook hands. Later, I was called into my boss's office, where he threatened to fire me for doing a drug deal in front of customers. The police are getting involved. FML

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By Ethan_18 - 14/12/2012 05:10 - United States

Today, as my 12-hour shift was about to finish, a young boy came in wanting to buy a $200 gaming device. His mom said he was purchasing it with his own money, which I found admirable. That is, until he took his piggy bank out of his backpack. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/09/2011 19:18 - United States

Today, while waiting in line at Gamestop, another customer and the cashier started chatting about how Pokémon is for kids, and anyone over 10 who's into it is weird. Embarrassed, I put the new Pokémon game back on the shelf and snuck out of the store. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/08/2009 05:05 - United States

Today, my brother found 100 bucks in his coat pocket. He was so happy he bought 2 new games for his x-box. He was borrowing my coat. FML

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Possession

By Katelyn_Louise - 01/05/2021 10:01 - Australia - Brisbane

Today, someone left their drug bag on the table in the lounge at my place, probably a friend, and probably a mistake. The next minute the cops knock on the door and force their way in. Immediately the cop spots the drug bag and cuffs me. It wasn't even my bag. FML

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Sneaky

By Anonymous - 03/02/2014 21:29 - United Kingdom - Ipswich

Today, my boyfriend gave me a teddy bear. I thought it was a sweet thing to do, until I saw him open a slit in its back while visiting later in the day and removing a bag of weed. He gave me a teddy bear just so he could smuggle drugs past my parents. FML

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By Man in car - 11/10/2024 12:00 - United States

Today, I got pulled over by a cop car. As I was fumbling for my license and registration, I handed the officer a half-empty bag of Doritos I’d forgotten was in my glove box. He thought I was trying to bribe him. FML

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You deserved it 317

By junkie - 18/12/2012 18:28 - Belgium - Antwerp

Today, I hid my weed stash in a bag from an expensive jewellery store. My sister walked into my room, went "Ooh, what's this?" and grabbed the bag. I grabbed it back and ad-libbed that it was her Christmas gift. Now I actually have to buy her expensive jewellery. FML

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You deserved it 64 416

By pissed off mother - 05/05/2016 17:55 - United Kingdom - Leeds

Today, I was out shopping with my son and unbeknownst to me, he had secretly added a bunch of expensive games he wanted to the trolley. I was too embarrassed at the till to make a fuss as there was a huge line behind me. I watched as my normal £50 shopping bill climbed to over £400. FML

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You deserved it 21 081

By Anonymous - 08/02/2013 00:28 - Canada - Hagersville

Today, I won $50 on the lottery. On the subway home, I checked my pocket to see if the money was still there. A very professional man in a suit yelled, "Hey, that's mine!" I got several dirty glares. I'm such a pathetic wimp that I gave him the money. FML

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You deserved it 56 004

OldMemoriesFade 8

Tuesday 9 October 2012 23:03

Hey now! Everybody must love Pokemon!

TrueTriage 16

Tuesday 9 October 2012 23:04

Gotta catch em all.

Comments

ohhhsnapple 14

Wednesday 10 October 2012 16:49

I find it funny that your FML is about how you'd be more embarrassed to admit that you like Pokemon than to get caught with drugs...but you're admitting it (unnecessarily) on this site. ?

Seethatguy 3

Wednesday 10 October 2012 18:15

I just found my Pokemon Stadium and my N64 is working again. I'm so happy, and I'm 20. Pokemon is not something to be ashamed of.

laden_swallow09 34

Wednesday 10 October 2012 18:29

Why so secretive?

syraxthered 5

Wednesday 10 October 2012 21:25

Smuggling in? If you're that embarrassed of playing it then stop playing

stonedfishies 10

Wednesday 10 October 2012 22:16

Pokemon is the shit! What's there to be embarrassed about?

doctorwhofan567 2

Thursday 11 October 2012 0:38

Don't feel bad I'm 19 and I bought both of them, I'm getting tons of Genesects :D

Ray_of_midnight 22

Thursday 11 October 2012 4:28

Could've been worse. Could've been a bootleg VHS tape of the Star Wars Holiday Special.

sevenbro007 3

Thursday 11 October 2012 4:38

Dang. Sorry, man. I play Pokemon, what's so wrong with that?

seriouslythat 6

Thursday 11 October 2012 4:49

THIS WAS ON REDDIT

AFEmoWifey 0

Thursday 11 October 2012 5:34

Can't wait to spend my weekend playing them I'm 33 and proud of my Pokemon habit, as well as being a cosplayer. Nothing wrong with having a little inner nerd/geek. Don't be ashamed OP!