Miscellaneous: Today, while in the elevator with the girl from my office that...

By wilsmith - 01/02/2010 12:36 - China

Today, while in the elevator with the girl from my office that I've been crushing on, but never spoken to, I said "aren't elevators awkward?" After a long silence, she got off three floors before our office. FML

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By Lauren - 05/09/2025 09:00 - Australia - Melbourne

Today, I got into an elevator with a stranger. The silence was so awkward that I muttered, “Sometimes I pretend I’m on a reality show.” The stranger just stared at me until the doors opened. We work on the same floor. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/06/2025 00:00 - United States

Today, I was stuck in an elevator with my workplace crush for 10 minutes. Trying to break the silence, I nervously said, “I’ve always thought you were amazing.” She smiled and whispered, “I thought you were the new maintenance guy.” I work in marketing. FML

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By Jaled - 11/12/2023 09:00 - United States

Today, I got stuck in an elevator with a guy I have a bit of a crush on. Trying to break the awkward silence, I made a joke about our situation, saying, "Well, at least we're not on a desert island." He replied, "Yeah, but I'd still prefer the island; at least then I could escape." FML

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By Anonymous - 13/05/2025 15:00 - Australia

Today, I got into an elevator with a really hunky guy. We exchanged polite greetings, then, for some reason, I tried to break the silence by saying, "Nice weather today, huh?" He nodded, but then I awkwardly continued, “Too bad we’re stuck in here.” He gave me a confused look as the doors opened right on cue. FML

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By TuralSucks - 11/03/2009 01:10 - United States

Today, I was the only one in an elevator when an attractive girl came in, talking on her phone. She told her friend, "I have to go, there's a cute guy on this elevator." Before I could even react, she turned to me and said, "Sorry for lying, I really wanted to get off the phone with her." FML

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By Liam. - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff - France

Today, I was in an elevator, and the hot girl who lives in my building and who I have a crush on got in. She was in a wheelchair with a broken leg, I panicked and tried to flirt with her, and I said, "Nice chair." She replied, "Nice bruise" and punched me in the nuts. FML

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By Rob - 15/11/2024 03:00 - United States

Today, I tried to strike up a conversation with someone in an elevator by commenting on the "beautiful view." We were in a windowless elevator, heading for the basement parking lot. I then had to try and appear less psychotic to avoid freaking them out even more. FML

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By The Draught of Living Death - 17/07/2018 15:00

Today, I shared an elevator alone with an attractive co-worker. On our way up, she let out a loud, noxious rip. She covered her nose and mouth while giving me an accusing look, as I said with a straight face, "Excuse you." Later, I received a note from HR for harassment. FML

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It's the way I tell 'em

By Anonymous - 21/07/2024 09:00 - United States - San Diego

Today, I got stuck in an elevator with my boss and two other coworkers. To lighten the mood, I tried telling a joke. I forgot the punchline halfway through and ended up awkwardly trailing off. We still had 20 minutes to go before maintenance rescued us. FML

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I'm a klutz

By Im so awkward - 12/11/2025 00:00

Today, I saw a woman struggling to hold the elevator. Trying to be helpful, I jumped forward and pressed the “close doors” button, thinking it was “open doors.” The doors shut right in her face. I had to awkwardly ride up ten floors in silence with three witnesses. FML

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pepetto 0

Monday 1 February 2010 20:11

Guess she just wasn't on your level eh?

alexisthename 0

Monday 1 February 2010 20:10

What a rude ****. I would've totally made out with you.

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Morphs 0

Wednesday 3 February 2010 15:25

Well you gave it a try so compliments to you. Getting good with women takes practise.

whiskers946 2

Thursday 4 February 2010 2:41

hahaha she must be a bitch.

E1337ist 0

Thursday 4 February 2010 21:45

the irony is stunning

paulson0730 0

Thursday 4 February 2010 23:24

u can't use the word awkward in a conversation without making it awkward

VolleyballSMASH 1

Thursday 15 July 2010 7:53

couldn't even say weathers nice or nothing at all

ohsuzykuew 0

Tuesday 26 October 2010 7:41

Wow! People are grumpy and mean mother ******* tonight! Why's everyone so pissy???

Laura_CR 0

Saturday 20 November 2010 6:02

well, maybe that wasn't the best question!

Laura_CR 0

Saturday 20 November 2010 6:06

lol! though, it's kind of cruel! :P

luvluvEgla 5

Sunday 31 July 2011 5:13

Awww fyl u scared her away

Anglwrfish 17

Monday 12 September 2011 21:05

been there. It's desperately annoying when you're honestly trying to make conversation and people pretend they didn't hear you...

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