Today, at the supermarket, a man collapsed. I gave CPR while the cashier called for help. During this, the other patrons were complaining that no other register was open. Once the ambulance arrived, I returned to my cart to find items removed and 40 dollars taken from my purse. FML
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Today, someone stole my purse and phone while I was giving CPR to someone who had a heart attack on the subway. FML
Today, I went to the store, but after I'd selected my items, I saw that I'd forgotten my wallet. When I tried to explain to the cashier, he thought that I was trying to steal and called the cops. My roommate had to come to the store to save me. FML
Today, I was at the store when I saw that a cart in the checkout line next to me was starting to roll away and the owner hadn't noticed. I tried to help by reaching out to stop the cart from moving, but when the owner saw me with the cart, she began to hit me for trying to steal her purse. FML
Today, I went to the supermarket to buy my weekly groceries and only realized after a long queue at the checkout, then having the cashier scan my entire cart, that I'd forgotten my purse. I had to leave everything behind and walk out empty-handed, while everyone in line behind me gave me dirty looks. FML
Today, I saw an elderly man struggling to make it across a busy street. I jumped up from my table at Starbucks to help him, leaving my things behind. When I got back to my table feeling good, I found that my coffee had disappeared. So had my wallet. FML
Today, I fainted on the sidewalk. When I woke up, I was still lying on the sidewalk, people were stepping over me and my purse was gone. FML
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
Today, I passed out on the way to work. Some lucky passerby took this as an opportunity to help themself to my purse. FML
Today, I was grocery shopping when I left my cart to grab an item. I returned, and started pushing the cart again. Halfway through the store, a furious lady confronted me, demanding her cart back. I had to walk back in shame to find my own actual cart, which was now nowhere to be found. FML
Today, while at the mall, a lady dropped her credit card while in line to buy something. I came over, picked it up and gave it to her just for her to shove it in my hand and scream, "She's stealing my wallet! My wallet!" The police came. FML
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5sonic 22
Some people in this world. :/
Lizza330 28
Well on the bright side you might've saved someone's life. :)
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Comments (153)
falky_fml 3
That sucks!
5sonic 22
Some people in this world. :/
Ian7890 23
Report it to the police and if the store has cameras the thieves will undoubtedly get caught.
electrorange 13
That's America for ya!!
clever_name_here 7
True. But i guess 40 dollars to save someones life isnt bad at all. Actually great. I guess some people are just like that :/ what are you gonna do?
HaneenDixon 16
94- act a fool!
Lizza330 28
Well on the bright side you might've saved someone's life. :)
eMurpH 9
Yea, but it would've been nice to be saved from the negative aspects of others as well.
plum_lovin 28
At least you came back to a purse...
Jenn50 19
Not necessarily. Most people who require CPR in a pre-hospital setting don't survive. Sorry to be a buzzkillington.
SHAMUS_the_WITTY 18
ACTUALLY, 93, CPR is generally what SAVES the people. If not for that helpful samaritan, most people's heart would quit long before any ambulance shows up. Don't spew shit if you don't have a damned clue what you're talking about. That comment right there, that you in all your ignorance posted, could make the difference in whether or not someone decides to stop and perform CPR. Idiot.
slimjim8094 12
Unfortunately he's right. But the reason he's right is because people don't generally get it early enough, so if you see someone go down push hard and fast in the center of their chest, at least 100 times a minute. (I am a CPR instructor)
Jenn50 19
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, somewhere in the neighborhood of 4-6% of people who have a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital survive, if a bystander does CPR prior to EMS arriving. That is sadly, a pretty low number. I didn't say that OP shouldn't bother, just that they didn't necessarily save a life. They DID give that patient the only shot at survival they had, though, and that is to be commended. I'm not "spewing shit", "ignorant", or an "idiot", and I base that statement not only on statistics available to anyone who bothers to look it up, but on 20 years of experience in pre-hospital emergency medical response. And I didn't even have to call you nasty names.
dalink 24
Mortal Kombat voice: "#120 Wins! Flawless Victory!"
SHAMUS_the_WITTY 18
First, you say "most people who require CPR." Then, to try to make your point valid, you change it to "Most people who have cardiac arrest." There are more reasons than that that a person might require CPR. So no, sadly, there was not a flawless victory won.
easiertorun 1
Firstly well done OP, you gave that guy a shot at survival. Yes the survival rates are low but they drop significantly for every minute someone doesn't receive CPR, so bystander CPR can save lives it buys time for the paramedics to get there with the defib. As for many other reasons someone might require CPR, care to list them? Cardiac arrest is essentially the only indication for CPR.
pastispast 7
ignorance is bliss
imessedwithtexas 13
How does that even apply here?
pastispast 7
my bad mis-read the fml..ppl ignore my comment .thanks
ChenEighty 20
Isn't there a "remove comment" button for that?
andyyroxx 20
25- There ain't, at least not on any app.
therealslim 15
It cost you $40... It could have cost somebody their life. Focus on feeling good about your deed, fate will ensure that $40 gets back to you some other way :)
suboy 10
The supermarket should give her something.
ThatGuyWhoTalks 10
#43 yea like 40 dollars
Zebediabolical 43
The supermarket shouldn't be responsible for replacing the forty dollars. They should however cooperate with local law enforcement in finding the culprit. But a gift certificate to show their appreciation certainly wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility.
mdcdeve 10
@5. Just .. No.
SenselessPattern 12
98 - Just...why...the just.....no? I'll be confiscating your 'ellipses' and 'no's now. You can keep the 'just's as long as you promise to use them a bit more wisely in the future.
imyy 20
You should've gone a little "CPR" on the other patrons - **** Punch Rambo!
ambitiousnygrl 17
More like Choke Punch Repeat
DDCA 24
Karma's either a bitch or your friend, OP! You were a hero for your quick and selfless actions. You'll get your $40 back and then some when the time is right and you least expect it.
LeeCards 8
Or OP will get hit by a car.
DDCA 24
I'm sure you'll be at the wheel.
Ainarr 29
I hate commenters like this.
Wizardo 33
Don't worry OP, when those idiots are choking on karma no one is gonna help them. Revenge is asphyxiating.
Ambient25 24
Only the worst in humanity find an opportunity to steal no matter what. Hope they get hit by a bus.
roxxyfoxxy3 25
I always thought the worst are murderers...but everyone has their own opinions.
crazytwinsmom 25
The worst are child molesters. Even murderers look down on them in prison.
uoeno_fml 20
I still think Jerry Sandusky should be given the death penalty. But at least he has to live the rest of his life knowing everyone thinks he is the scum of the earth. Sorry for off topic
Zebediabolical 43
I don't think child molesters are the worst. They tend to have mental issues and never get the help they truly need, and carry the stigma around for the rest of their lives even if they do get the help.
Teddzz 19
wicked, wicked world.