Fire and Kids: Idiots, idiots everywhere

Idiots, idiots everywhere

By Annon - this FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - Australia

Today, the recycling bin caught fire. My little brother was "experimenting" with his magnifying glass, set an egg carton on fire, and didn't realise you had to put it out before throwing it in the bin. FML

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Comments

starrnao 15

Monday 28 November 2011 8:34

poor kid probably panicked.. at least you caught it early

mariepastyglue 30

Friday 28 June 2013 8:35

I'm beginning to realise that I'm an illiterate idiot

Baller_Bob 17

Thursday 13 March 2014 14:09

How old is he?

Joefishonie 9

Saturday 3 October 2015 4:55

Is your brother mentally ill?

DLBL 20

Thursday 3 July 2025 19:12

I am relieved your whole house or garage didn't go up in flames.

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