Health, Annoying and Furniture: Damn you, Ikea! - FML

Damn you, Ikea!

By xXrememberthisXx - 16/10/2023 06:30

Today, I attempted to assemble a piece of furniture that claimed to be "easy to build in minutes." Four hours and multiple arguments later, I realized I had misread the instructions, and half the parts were upside down. I'm pretty sure the furniture won this round. FML

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Today, I bought a flatpack, easy to assemble cot-bed for my baby. I spent 5 hours building it, but when it was done, I realised I couldn't reach into it because I'm 5ft and my arms can't reach and lift the baby. I'd have to throw him in. I'm suffering from back spasms as a result, and I now need to disassemble and return it. FML

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RichardPencil 30

Monday 16 October 2023 7:55

How much would they sell if they claimed to be "virtually impossible to build without weeks of training and special tools?"

HouseOfM 8

Tuesday 17 October 2023 19:36

I hope this is exaggerated, I find it weird anyone would have that much difficulty with office furniture

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RichardPencil 30

Monday 16 October 2023 7:55

How much would they sell if they claimed to be "virtually impossible to build without weeks of training and special tools?"

HouseOfM 8

Tuesday 17 October 2023 19:36

I hope this is exaggerated, I find it weird anyone would have that much difficulty with office furniture

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