Miscellaneous: Today, I found that I conduct so much static electricity that... - FML

By PangolinScholar - 25/01/2014 00:34 - United States - Grand Prairie

Today, I found that I conduct so much static electricity that I'm periodically given a shock by my headphones as I walk with them on. 5ML

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By Anonymous - 23/02/2012 18:01 - United States

Today, I picked up a warm blanket that just came out of the dryer. Despite wearing pants, the static electricity from the blanket delivered a shock straight to my crotch. FML

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By Attack of the Electric Dad - 19/01/2023 10:00

Today, my dad gathers so much static electricity from almost everything that he does that I've become paranoid and scared to touch him at all. He thinks I hate him now. FML

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Zapped

By Anonymous - 24/12/2020 11:01 - Germany - Olbersdorf

Today, I got the worst electric shock ever, touching a wire that was connected to the electric fence only by a plastic isolator, made specifically to NOT conduct electricity. I still don’t understand how it was possible. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/09/2024 16:00 - United States

Today, I was in a quiet library when I noticed a buzzing sound. I ignored it, but it kept going. I looked around, but nobody else seemed to notice. After 5 minutes of searching, I realized the buzzing was coming from my backpack. My electric toothbrush had turned itself on and was rattling around. Everyone watched me pull out a vibrating bag. FML

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Driving me mad

By Anonymous - 24/05/2025 12:00 - United States - San Diego

Today, I kept hearing a weird buzzing sound in my apartment. I turned off everything, unplugged appliances, and was on the verge of calling maintenance. Turns out, it was my electric toothbrush vibrating in my suitcase… for three hours. FML

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That's the power of love

By Sorry kitty - 15/10/2023 09:00 - United States

Today, I tried to pet my cat. By doing so, I accidentally shocked her with the static electricity in my fingers, and she slashed my face in retaliation. FML

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Queasy beats

By Bleh - 08/03/2019 22:00 - Canada - Brantford

Today, I found out that my new, expensive noise-canceling headphones trigger my motion sickness. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/05/2018 19:00

Today, I managed to electrocute myself on a plug socket while I was showing a group of trainee electricians how not to electrocute themselves while rewiring a plug socket. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/02/2013 07:32 - Canada - Campbell River

Today, I was running late for work and quickly grabbed my outfit from the dryer. I heard the crackling of static as I took out my shirt. I didn't think anything of it, until later when my co-worker pointed out I had a thong stuck to my back. FML

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Squeaking the day away

By Anonymous - 23/11/2025 12:00

Today, I wore new shoes to work, which turned out to be the loudest shoes on the planet when walking on the office lino. Every step echoed like a cartoon villain entering a room. My coworker asked if I needed some WD-40. I still had six hours left to walk around. FML

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WR4 10

Saturday 25 January 2014 12:30

That's probably not a healthy relationship to have with your headphones...

subwaysurfers 13

Saturday 25 January 2014 13:07

Okay, FML's 5th birthday. I'm sorry fml website. I forget my family's birthday sometimes so I hope we can put this behind. I really cannot go a day without you. Forgive me.

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mattatom17 10

Saturday 25 January 2014 14:16

Try lifting your feet higher when you walk.

Biden_fml 13

Saturday 25 January 2014 14:53

I moderated this!

weveallbeenthere 30

Saturday 25 January 2014 15:10

captain static to the rescue!!!!

Kholonie 9

Saturday 25 January 2014 15:23

Don't feel alone, OP. I get shocked while drinking from the water fountain, and I'm always thirsty...

grashopper8 7

Saturday 25 January 2014 15:54

Get new headphones. It's not you, it's them. Cheap headphones can do this.

uptightpansy 8

Saturday 25 January 2014 16:33

Some people do this. I can't wear watches, I destroy them within 24 hours.

horrorfield 6

Saturday 25 January 2014 16:34

The wires are probably broken someplace... Thats not static shock..

Zamazing 5

Saturday 25 January 2014 16:43

5YL indeed.

itsraquelponce 3

Sunday 26 January 2014 4:58

its for fmls 5th birthday

Dark_Stream 29

Saturday 25 January 2014 16:59

You have to stop wearing your girlfriend's nylons under your polyester pants.

Haberdashing 13

Saturday 25 January 2014 17:07

Pick up your feet. Why are you shuffling everywhere?

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