LadyGore
Canada
Today, I realized the $40 iPhone case I bought to keep my new phone from getting scratched, scratched my iPhone. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
sammarli530
New Lenox, United States
Today, after calling the insurance plan for my new iPhone a "huge waste of money", I promptly dropped it in the store while trying to put it into my pocket, cracking the screen. FML
hunter168647
United States
Today, I bought an otter box. While setting up my iPhone, I dropped it and it is now shattered. FML
eagerbeaver
United States
Today, I figured out that a $40 phone case does not protect your $500 phone from a five year-old throwing it off a fourth story balcony. FML
phoneless
Jordan
Today, I bought my first iPhone. Today, I broke my first iPhone. FML
bummed and broke
United States
Today, I bought an $80, "invincible" phone case. One test drop later, my phone had turned into an expensive paperweight. FML
anonymous
United States
Today, I realized that with all the money I've spent on repairs for my iPhone through the months, I could have bought a phone that doesn't die horribly whenever I so much as give it a mean look. FML
Anonymous
Canada
Mr Butterfingers
Today, I dropped my phone. I'd only just bought this new phone last night. It barely survived 12 hours. FML
Anonymous
United States
Today, I was showing my new iPhone case to my friends, saying how it was scratchproof, shockproof, and waterproof. I demonstrated it by dropping it on the sidewalk from about 5 feet. It bounced onto the road. Apparently, its not truck-proof. FML
Anonymous
Toulouse, France
Precision strike
Today, I helped friends move home, and since we couldn't all fit in their car I took the bus. While waiting, my new phone slipped and crashed on the floor. It now has a cracked screen right between my two overpriced phone protectors. FML
Anonymous
Hillsboro, United States
Butterfingers
Today, I dropped a bottle when moving my cat supplies. and just my luck it fell onto my iPhone and broke the screen. I don’t have enough money to replace it. FML
Top comments
shanemaximo 7
Because getting a new iPhone is so much cheaper.
IodineEnvy 0
Protection is over rated, just ask your mom
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Comments (165)
Saritazz 0
Never spend that much on a iPhone case -_- it doesn't matter
shanemaximo 7
Because getting a new iPhone is so much cheaper.
arttyruiz 7
That happened to mine as well. I took off the cover, and dropped it only to have the back cover glass break... So I'll rather have a scratched iPhone than a broken iPhone!
IodineEnvy 0
Protection is over rated, just ask your mom
gojira666 7
Oh the irony
crimsonprodigy 15
Mine has like 100s of scratches on the back, front doesnt have a single scratch. Don't see the point of the case unless you have a new generation double sided touchscreen...
DKParth13 5
You are slow as hell.
Gtaylorfication 0
Really because mine was 80 bucks and I can take my iphone in the pool and ride dirt bikes without worrying about breaking it
docscientist 10
I've had one for over two years, no cover or screen. But I've never dropped mine on a hard surface without me catching it for or sticking out my foot so it breaks the fall.
awesomemarcus 0
Correction your IPod right?
Jaxx66 21
I hope you learned that you must buy the Otter Box :) they work well. Sadly the ones for the iPhone 4 an 4s, aren't as water proof as the 3GS. :(
awesomemarcus 0
It's called a joke
heyred 11
The Commuter Otter Boxes are a joke. The Defender is pretty awesome though.
McDonaldsworker 4
I thinks it's worth investing in a case for your IPod/iPhone. I have a 64GB 4th Generation iPod Touch I also have the Otter-Box Defender series case for it, its saved my iPod more than once since I work at Mcdonalds, lol.
littlemissalex 3
I spent $50 on my iPhone's case. It really helped out when I accidentally ran over it with my truck. The case was a little beat up, but there was not a scratch on my phone. Spending good money on a case is worth it.
chocol8m 6
How do u "accidentally" run over ur phone?
littlemissalex 3
I was at my truck when I realized I forgot something inside, so I set my phone on the roof of my truck. When I got back, I forgot about my phone and started to drive off. My phone fell off the top of my truck, and I managed to run over it backing out of the driveway.
ladyLALAA 29
130, can you please share what type of case it was? :)
littlemissalex 3
137, it was an Otterbox Defender.
KickItHigh 32
Sometimes it's just not worth it.
thisiscat 14
First world problems at its finest.
thisiscat 14
It's ironic
bluebell707 13
That's why I like to go overseas and get like two cases for AUD $5 instead of 40...
Frijolero_92 1
Ifrogz.com great cases
leogirl95 12
Just keep the case on. No one will notice.
Awsumuzzie 12
57, you either pay shopping and handling or you pay for tickets.
Phyre24 17
Resisting the scratches is futile!!!
TrimKibbles 12
It's in the case anyway, why does it matter if it gets scratched?
SuperKnuckels 6
thats probably because like alot of stupid people you bought the plastic crap that dont do anything.
P3_LadyChaosGoW 0
Why would you spend $40 on a case? They sell good covers for $10-$20 each... Oh well~!
CockAsian 14
Because Otter boxes protect your iPhone incase it gets dropped or something. I love my otter box.
shadexilmaendu 4
The only time I ever had an iPhone break on me was when the case needed cleaned and I didn't put it back on before I went out somewhere... Dropped my phone once outside of the otterbox, and it was shot. Don't underestimate the power of a decent case ;p
BRLHP 24
Mophies are better -personal opinion.
horneyhic 15
My phone been thrown around and dropped alot go otter box
KMFiredancer 0
I have a zCover that I got for under $20... I drop my phone and it bounces amusingly and doesn't take damage...
partyfool2011 4
3- I think your "l" jizzed on your exclamation point.
Angitia 8
My Speck:Candyshell does enough for me. I find no need for those overly expensive pieces of rubber/plastic.
Gogetajh 3
i wanna play you in dbz budokai tenkaichi 3
kulebro13 5
Yea except I went on eBay and found a $5 knock off otter box that had no brand. I've dropped it multiple times and it hasn't broke, besides the built in kick stand
David199619 8
I've had that happen
xFluttershy 7
A protective case that scratches your phone. Oh the irony!
BirdieCurls 25
"Why is life so ironic?!"
desireev 18
Was it an OtterBox? Mine scratched my phone too! :( FYL OP! So much for 'protection'!
Sinamoi 18
Huh, funny. My dad says that last part all the time...
KiddNYC1O 22
Ba-dum-tss...
cradle6 13
You needed to put a screen protector under it. I've had an otterbox for 1.5 years and it's been fine.
M0rt 0
I can't condom these cheesy jokes
buck33 14
59 - what?
docscientist 10
76 - condone.
AngrehPirate 0
Or condemn :p
KiddNYC1O 22
I get it. Condom= Protection. Condone and condom... Yeahh...
JVVL 6
Idiot. I've had an otterbox ever since I got my iPhone. Absolutely nothing has happened to my phone. You can't blame it when you're not careful. Go ahead, thumb me down. Idc.
BirdieCurls 25
#162, just because you're not careful doesn't make you an idiot, and either way, OP never said it was an OtterBox.
Mannie27 0
Not your fault you were just stupid not to ask what's better
Tmania_fml 1
Well it's not fair to make that assumption. It could happen to anyone.
CDeCam 9
Oh trust me, you're just scratching the surface of all the problems there are with iPhone screens
Swiftly 0
Hahaha your punny!
yadisingh 5
His punny what?
Blue_berry_594 0
Scratches aren't even a big deal..you just buy a case so the screen doesn't crack
shanemaximo 7
Otterbox for the win. It's like secret service for your iPhone.
Saritazz 0
Shit still breaks in a otter box!!!
DJ_G11_SMITH 8
If you treat your phone like a tank. Treat like it is brand new and it will survive for years.
TheSmoothDude 10
Yeah the commuter is awesome.
Morgannnnuhhh 1
I have an otter box and it's the best.
studdmuffin1990 7
Irony can be a Bit**! Haha but really who cares Ur gunna get it scratched eventually anyway! All that matters is it still works like new!!!
TheDrudgeChild 4
*bitch, *you're, *gonna/ going to, and multiple exclamation points make you sound 12.
thisiscat 14
Ahhh grammar nazi's.
studdmuffin1990 7
#75- no one really likes u. U obviously have no friends and Ur sex life has yet to make a mark on Ur timeline. This isn't grammar school, ppl use text grammar and ppl understand just fine. Have fun being lame and jerking off to gay **** in Ur dark room while Ur mom tries not to hear in the other room ;)