Stuck, Neighbours and Transportation: Send help

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By Virginy - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - 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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You deserved it 2 662

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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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You deserved it 494

HeEeEeeEeeEeeeelp

By stuckinalift - 18/02/2011 01:31 - United Kingdom

Today, I got stuck in a small elevator. It started to violently judder up and down after I pressed the 'Help' buzzer. The man on the intercom wouldn't stop laughing at how my voice was jumpy from the juddering movements before he called for help. FML

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You deserved it 2 922

By Mylifesucks - 23/05/2013 05:11 - United States - Lexington

Today, I was stuck in my apartment complex's elevator. I was shouting out for help when a voice came screaming, "This is the fire department." I was relieved until he said, "Just kidding." FML

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You deserved it 3 433

By random875 - 07/01/2015 06:03 - United States - Owings Mills

Today, I got stuck in an elevator. I called the fire department and told them where I was. They said they'd be right there and not to panic. It's hour 6. FML

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You deserved it 2 488

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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You deserved it 11 130

Footloose

By Imnotfromhere - 16/06/2021 10:59

Today, my neighbor told me to stop pushing the elevator buttons and opening doors with my feet. I bitched him out, because he's been making a huge issue out of it for months. Right after, I realized I forgot my keys inside and he's the only person around who could let me back into the building. FML

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You deserved it 1 891

Introvert life

By CaBur - 19/02/2013 22:03 - United States - Los Angeles

Today, at work I got in an elevator to go upstairs. It wasn't until the doors opened minutes later and people stepped in that I realized I had zoned out and forgot to press the button for the floor I needed. I then promptly exited the elevator and waited for the next elevator to go up in. FML

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You deserved it 27 145

I'm a klutz

By Im so awkward - 12/11/2025 00:00

Today, I saw a woman struggling to hold the elevator. Trying to be helpful, I jumped forward and pressed the “close doors” button, thinking it was “open doors.” The doors shut right in her face. I had to awkwardly ride up ten floors in silence with three witnesses. FML

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You deserved it 358

Thanks, I guess

By Stuckism - 15/09/2009 17:16 - Malaysia

Today, I got stuck in an elevator. The help-line told me, "Don't touch the door. We'll be there soon". Two hours later, I had a headache, my legs were stiff, and my date must've thought I stood her up. The tech finally arrived, pries the door open, then rudely asked, "Why didn't you do that yourself?" FML

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You deserved it 3 594

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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You deserved it 43 776

gracehi 31

Saturday 1 November 2014 11:30

And not a single **** was given that day...

allie2590 31

Saturday 1 November 2014 11:31

Who cares about the damn kids... I would've hit the button more.

Comments

emmaaadotcom 20

Saturday 1 November 2014 12:23

Oh God! I would have held that button until the kids themselves were telling you to be quiet.

joe3_fml 15

Saturday 1 November 2014 12:56

Hold down the button until help arrives. I'd expect the guy who told you to stop, would be waiting for you outside.

Kyle1dc 17

Saturday 1 November 2014 13:11

it'd be funny if op sent this while still stuck in the elevator...

worldclassrager 39

Saturday 1 November 2014 13:15

Forget them...your stuck...unless you can climb out of the top...unless that's no longer in elevators

tiptoppc 19

Wednesday 10 June 2026 17:02

That’s actually quite dangerous to do because if you do manage to get up on the elevator and the elevator is not fully disabled a.k.a. service mode, something could happen where it moves and you could be crushed if it decides to go to the top and work again. The only time that is an option at least is if there is a fire in the elevator isn’t working or if you have it in service mode; you’re risking the fact that it could come back to life, whatever is causing the issue, and It could crush you and kill you