Today, at the beach, I swam pretty far out into the ocean. I... - FML

By Username - 05/06/2019 20:00

Today, at the beach, I swam pretty far out into the ocean. I ended up getting pummelled by the waves and got a painful cramp in my leg. The whole beach watched me flail and scream, while my friends rolled their eyes as they dragged me out of the water. FML

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By paymeinhugs - 17/03/2009 01:04 - United States

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By The_HML - 24/03/2009 02:48 - United States

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By HateCelebz - 26/08/2023 00:02

Today, I went for a swim in the sea. It was early and I was the only one in the water. i swam out far, then my tummy rumbled big time. Next thing I knew, I'd shat my shorts. It went everywhere. I had to scoop the poop out with my hand and wash it off whilst swimming back to shore. I had to shower afterwards. FML

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By Zorah - 31/08/2023 04:00 - United States - Fort Lauderdale

Today, I went to the beach with friends. While splashing around in the ocean and waving to my friends who were sitting on the sand, I got caught in a strong current and had to be rescued by a lifeguard. They gave me a wristband that said, "Needs Adult Supervision". FML

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By StungAlot - 19/06/2012 10:32 - United States

Today, I got stung by jellyfish. As I was writhing in pain on the beach, my dad comes up and asks me to be quiet and that I'm embarrassing him. FML

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By onebadwave - 21/08/2009 07:26 - United States

Today, I thought it would be a smart idea to walk out on the pier while the waves were 6 feet tall. I was having fun getting "splashed" by the waves crashing over until one wave knocked me over and dragged me 20 feet across the hard concrete pier. FML

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Ainarr 29

Wednesday 5 June 2019 20:04

didn’t this happen in spongebob

ajh1800 25

Wednesday 5 June 2019 22:51

Where was the life guard? Be glad you have friends willing to run in and help you out, even if they did it with an attitude.

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Ainarr 29

Wednesday 5 June 2019 20:04

didn’t this happen in spongebob

bloopaloop 27

Wednesday 5 June 2019 21:08

That was dumb.

ajh1800 25

Wednesday 5 June 2019 22:51

Where was the life guard? Be glad you have friends willing to run in and help you out, even if they did it with an attitude.

bass_ftp 12

Thursday 6 June 2019 10:23

If it's in your lower leg, pull up your feet by your toes, as if you want to point them to your face. Standard course material for scuba divers.

mick3446 15

Friday 7 June 2019 13:18

You should swim alone more often.

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