Miscellaneous: Today, I laughed at a joke and it literally took me a minute...

By Nick - 10/05/2011 07:37 - Philippines

Today, I laughed at a joke and it literally took me a minute to realize that it was me they were making fun of. FML

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Been there, done that

By Anonymous - 13/11/2024 03:00 - United States - Houston

Today, I confidently told a joke at a party, only to completely butcher the punchline. Everyone still laughed… at me instead of the joke. FML

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By fakelaugher - 20/12/2010 03:41 - United States

Today, I found out that my friends have been "fake laughing" whenever I make a joke just so that the situation doesn't get awkward. FML

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Performative

By OliviaO - 24/12/2024 14:00 - United States

Today, I laughed so hard at a joke that I snorted, which caused me to choke on my Coke, which then caused me to fall off my chair. The joke wasn’t even that funny. FML

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Read the room

By Sarah - 11/02/2025 09:00 - United States - Austin

Today, I was at a family gathering and during a lull in the conversation I started to tell a joke to lighten the mood. Halfway through, I realized the joke was incredibly inappropriate. The room fell silent, and my grandma hasn’t looked at me the same since. FML

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Masterclass

By annoym - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I spent my day creating a new type of laugh, and performing it in my head. FML

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You deserved it 14 256

Brainrot

By Susan01 - 08/07/2025 09:00 - United States - Boston

Today, I was in a serious meeting with my boss and a client when I remembered a dumb meme my friend sent me last night. I couldn’t stop myself from snorting. Everyone stopped and looked at me. My boss said, “Is something funny?” Nope. Not anymore. FML

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All shook up

By Mike - 15/12/2010 11:57

Today, while giving a brief presentation at work, I blanked out on what I was going to say. I tried to make a joke and tell them I'd had a brain fart, but all I managed to say was, "I farted." Well, at least they all laughed. FML

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The best form of flattery?

By Fred - 28/01/2024 15:00 - Australia - Perth

Today, I mistakenly sent a voice message to my boss while imitating him in a comical way. The message contained my spot-on impression, complete with exaggerated jargon and phrases he frequently uses. I didn't realize it until I received a reply saying, "LOL, nailed it!" FML

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You deserved it 808

Slapstick

By That Dumbass Friend - 28/07/2025 12:00 - United States - Newport

Today, I laughed at my friend for tripping on the sidewalk. While imitating him to show “how stupid" he looked, I stepped on the exact same sidewalk, twisted my ankle, and fell over in front of a bunch of strangers. FML

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You deserved it 840

Treacherous smileys

By Steven - 29/08/2021 20:01 - Canada

Today, I added the wrong reaction to a Facebook post, using the laughing smiley instead of the hug, and only noticed two hours later, when my friend wouldn't talk to me because she thought I like found the fact that her dog died funny. FML

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iAmScrubs 19

Tuesday 10 May 2011 16:05

They weren't laughing with you, they were laughing at you.

mintcar 9

Tuesday 10 May 2011 16:21

By laughing you probably fooled them into thinking that the joke didn't bother you much.

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stillfedupfromla 3

Wednesday 11 May 2011 1:54

Are you a blond?

sblhaine 0

Wednesday 11 May 2011 4:43

laughing probs saved you

irokyoursox 6

Wednesday 11 May 2011 5:19

I love awkward moments

DesLovesA7X 0

Wednesday 11 May 2011 5:45

That's ok it happens to everyone at some point. Its more sad when they don't realize it I think.

mpoppe1018 2

Wednesday 11 May 2011 6:15

its never bad to laugh at yourself every now and then

Ololo_fml 16

Wednesday 11 May 2011 15:19

r you ginger?

sipher16 0

Wednesday 11 May 2011 18:15

well if you can't laugh at your self. lol

funnyfmfl 0

Thursday 12 May 2011 5:05

nice 43

nightrose0087 10

Friday 12 April 2013 13:24

I'd have more sympathy if you hadn't said literally.

RenoTheRhino 30

Thursday 21 November 2013 1:07

Even out the god damn YDI and FYL count!

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