Miscellaneous: Today, I ordered Chinese food. As I approached the restaurant...

By Eric - 27/02/2012 21:58 - United States

Today, I ordered Chinese food. As I approached the restaurant to pick it up, I took out my keys and tried to unlock the front door. By the time I realized my mistake, everyone inside the restaurant had noticed and started laughing at me. FML

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By a non e mouse - 10/11/2015 22:34 - United States - Valparaiso

Today, I tried to unlock my house's front door by hitting the unlock button on my car keys. It took me some time to realize my mistake. FML

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By Lauren - 19/02/2025 20:00 - United States - Miami

Today, I was in a rush to meet some friends for brunch, and I arrived first. The restaurant door was locked, so I knocked. A waiter opened the door and stared at me with confusion before saying, “This isn’t the entrance, ma’am.” It wasn’t until I walked around the corner and saw the correct door that I realized I had been standing at the employee entrance the entire time. FML

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By Tired Hungry Geek - 27/10/2015 04:40 - United States

Today, I was exhausted after a long day at work and didn't feel like cooking so I went to a drive thru. I placed my order, went to the window and paid. I then drove off without my food and didn't realize it for a couple of blocks. I was too embarrassed to go back and get it. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/09/2025 00:00

Today, I ordered fries at a drive-thru, then drove away without paying. Realizing my mistake, I panicked and circled back, only to drive past the window again. The worker just stared at me as if I was pulling off the slowest robbery in history. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/08/2021 08:01

Today, I ordered DoorDash to my home. I sat outside waiting for it, starving, when my husband came out, laughing at me. The DoorDasher had called, I'd accidently sent it to my work. FML

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By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - Canada

Today, I needed to relax, so I ordered room service at my hotel. When I was finished, I went to put the tray outside, not thinking about needing a key to get back in. I locked myself out of my room, wearing smiley face underwear in a $250 a night hotel. I had to go to the lobby to get a new key. FML

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By phonebaby - 18/11/2014 01:04 - United States - Stamford

Today, my friend asked me to order take out for him because he gets nervous on phones. I called a Chinese restaurant, only to get nervous, and hang up. FML

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By 暂不提供 - 02/08/2025 21:00 - Singapore - Singapore

Today, I realized I'd lost my wallet when paying for groceries. I had to put all the items back and leave the store feeling so embarrassed in front of everyone. FML

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You deserved it 104

By killmenow - 23/04/2014 14:54 - United States - New Orleans

Today, I locked myself out of my dorm room. I walked across campus, shoe-less and in nothing but my bathrobe, to find someone who could let me back in. Turns out I hadn't even shut the door properly and so it never actually locked. I can still hear the guy laughing at me. FML

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By Addigirl - 25/02/2017 08:00 - United States - Fort Lauderdale

Today, I ordered pick-up from a restaurant I really like. It was pouring, so instead of taking the long way across the pedestrian walk, I ran through a grass-covered area and tripped on tree roots. I was right in front of the restaurant, so everybody saw me. FML

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ElainaCutsYou 0

Tuesday 28 February 2012 2:05

Sum Ting Wong?

gonad_gobbler 1

Tuesday 28 February 2012 2:09

wow, everyone in the restaurant must adoor you now.

Comments

laurenmacias 0

Tuesday 28 February 2012 2:54

It's like if the remote isn't working for the tv were all too lazy to just go up to it and change the channel

XtraEzeee 8

Tuesday 28 February 2012 7:15

How at all is that even remotely similar?

zelda97 0

Tuesday 28 February 2012 2:59

You should have acted like you own the place, picked up your order like a boss!

chels1994 11

Tuesday 28 February 2012 3:05

I'm fairly sure you would have laughed too, had it happened to someone else (: no harm

DocBastard 38

Tuesday 28 February 2012 3:06

You should have strode in there and loudly announced "STOP LAUGHING AT YOUR NEW BOSS, AND GET BACK TO WORK!" Then you walk out with your head held high and everyone staring in amazement. And then slink off stupidly to the next Chinese joint for your General Tso's chicken fix.

The_Hitdude 12

Tuesday 28 February 2012 3:15

Waitor: But we just had a staff meeting with the new boss... OP: THAT'S NOT THE POINT DAMMIT!!! *throws chair, leaves restaurant and cries himself to sleep in car*

rubberduckie94 13

Tuesday 28 February 2012 3:17

I work at a psych hospital where you need keys to open almost every door in the building. I am forever getting my keys out to open doors when I am off the job. At least you made everybody laugh.

youngFOUREVER 3

Tuesday 28 February 2012 3:23

Things like this happen, no worries. (:

Honestly_Lainey 21

Tuesday 28 February 2012 3:32

Dont worry OP, it could have been worse. One time, I went for Chinese food with my friend and when we were ordering she asked the waiter, "Do you have chicken balls?" I've never seen some many people in a restaurant laugh at one person. Your wee mistake will be forgotten in no time :)