Scams and Money: For whom the bell tolls

For whom the bell tolls

By Christina - this FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - Canada

Today, I noticed an old bell at the bar so I rang it. It turns out that when you ring the bell, you buy shots for the whole bar. FML

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thatssomeBS 9

Monday 5 December 2011 11:37

Never ring a bell without knowing the consequences. Especially at a bar.

Naitras 15

Monday 5 December 2011 11:38

That is a really good policy. Great for business

Comments

jackeechan 10

Monday 5 December 2011 21:56

How generous of you

2dog 15

Monday 5 December 2011 22:04

Did you?

SiriusBlack97 17

Monday 5 December 2011 22:38

Curiosity killed your wallet

cratontea 0

Monday 5 December 2011 22:38

At least you made a lot of people happy.

bittersweet25 3

Monday 5 December 2011 22:45

LOL that sounds like something I would do

iWoggle 6

Monday 5 December 2011 22:45

Curiousity killed the damn cat. xD

mbgirly7 0

Monday 5 December 2011 23:27

wow that sucks lol

la011 0

Tuesday 6 December 2011 0:11

Im thirteen dont drink my father is a cop and i know what that is duh

akempf6119 3

Tuesday 6 December 2011 1:12

sounds like you made some friends that day

nflevy 0

Tuesday 6 December 2011 1:27

Never!! Ring a bell located in a bar. U never no wat will happen

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