Work: Today, I had to wave my arms like a maniac as I sat on the toilet...

By aziraphaleelle - 18/03/2014 08:10 - United States - San Jose

Today, I had to wave my arms like a maniac as I sat on the toilet at work, otherwise the faulty motion sensor/timer would turn the lights off after about ten seconds. I've had to do this for several days now. No one else has reported this problem, so management won't get it fixed. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/10/2024 17:00 - United States - Springfield

Today, at work, I was on the toilet for so long the motion lights turned off. I stood up, pants around my ankles and began waving my arms above the stall to get them to turn on again. At that exact moment, my boss walked in. FML

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By Bathroom Problems - 02/01/2010 19:24 - France

Today, while at work I went to use the public restroom because I had a severe case of diarrhea. All went well until the timed sensor lights went off and I couldn't leave my stall to get them back on. I sat there for thirty minutes in pure darkness. FML

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Afraid of the dark

By Katie - 12/09/2023 10:00 - United States - Birmingham

Today, I went to the restroom at work, but I forgot the press on the button/timer because the lights were already on, then the lights turned off while I was in the stall. I had to finish my business and exit the pitch-black restroom while trying not to bump into anything or anyone. FML

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I'm done

By Anonymous - 09/03/2025 20:00 - Canada

Today, I was using a public restroom when the lights suddenly turned off. Panicking, I waved my arms around, trying to trigger the motion sensor, but nothing happened. I had to finish in the dark, and as I was leaving, the janitor noticed me, turned the lights back on, and said, “Yeah, I turned those off earlier to save power. Hope you were OK in there.” FML

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Too late

By Kelly - 09/10/2025 09:00

Today, I stayed late at work to finish a project. The lights are motion-sensor activated, and they turned off while I was in the bathroom. I stumbled out in total darkness and screamed when I saw a shadowy figure. It was the janitor. He screamed too. We both apologized to each other for way too long. FML

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HELP!

By Anonymous - 23/01/2024 11:00 - United Kingdom

Today, I got trapped in the disabled toilet. When no one responded to knocking and shouting, I pulled the red cord. It still took a member of staff over half an hour to respond because he’d never heard that alarm before, and had to ring his manager to ask what it was. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/06/2014 02:45 - United States - Saint Louis

Today, I was going to the bathroom at work. When I stood up, I noticed a little button on the side. I pressed it and the toilet flushed. I've worked there for nine months and just found out today that our toilets don't flush automatically. FML

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By Crap - 30/07/2015 00:57 - United States - Seminole

Today, I had horrible diarrhea at work. When I felt the bubbling, I ran to the bathroom. An agonizing bowel movement later, I realized that there was no toilet paper in the stall. Just as I was about to ask a coworker who was in the bathroom for some, the fire alarm went off. FML

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By Sack - 10/11/2011 11:16 - United Kingdom

Today, I sat on the toilet and fell off as the broken toilet seat slid off. As I fell, I grabbed the light cord in an effort to stop myself, and pulled it out of the ceiling. Now I can't use the toilet, and have to shower in the dark. FML

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Gushing

By Anonymous - 11/03/2025 22:00 - United States

Today, we had to turn the water off due to a massive leak in the kitchen sink that the plumber was currently fixing. I managed to wait two hours before my uncooperative digestive tract said it couldn't wait any longer and I had to take a mega dump in the bathroom. I couldn't flush the toilet or wash my hands. FML

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nyancait 18

Tuesday 18 March 2014 11:31

I have the funniest mental image right now.

Drag0nb0rn 22

Tuesday 18 March 2014 11:32

They don't believe you because everyone knows that girls don't poop

Comments

worldclassrager 39

Tuesday 18 March 2014 19:48

Those are great things to conserve energy but the biggest pain ever

Scotticus117 11

Tuesday 18 March 2014 20:19

I'm sorry but this fml is just funny. Fyl indeed. But even you can't deny it is a little funny. Imagining sitting there doing that sounds funny

GRubi 17

Tuesday 18 March 2014 22:50

I kind of want to ask if you're black, but I'm afraid that most people will just assume I'm racist and not get the TV show reference.

DarthIronbat 5

Tuesday 18 March 2014 23:31

Then why don't you report it?

rybaby23 8

Tuesday 18 March 2014 23:49

Someone doesn't like to play games while taking a shit!

Agtthepw 21

Wednesday 19 March 2014 0:59

How come no one noticed? Are you the only woman?

Messeract 4

Wednesday 19 March 2014 3:16

Lol does management think you're lying about this problem?

Messeract 4

Wednesday 19 March 2014 3:18

Lol does management think you're lying about this problem?

TcheQ 12

Wednesday 19 March 2014 3:37

Dafuq you need the lights on while sitting down -.-

Nesticon 2

Wednesday 19 March 2014 6:01

Why do you need the lights to stay on? If you're sitting on the toilet, everything will go where it needs to. It's actually a pretty autonomous procedure.

blackonblight 32

Thursday 20 March 2014 6:00

Well, women have other reasons we may need to use the toilet, that require being able to see. Not to mention it may be difficult enough for some people to use a public restroom to begin with, add in a lack of sight and you only increase anxiety.