crippled shopper
This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff
Streamwood, United States
Help! I need somebody!
Today, I went shopping first thing in the morning to avoid the crowd. Having recently had surgery on my knee, I used an electric scooter to shop. The scooter died in the middle of the store. No one was around to help me. FML
Top comments
carry_on 19
Damn, where is that 'emergency boost' button when you need it?
UberNova 18
Yeah....electronics tend to have this thing called a "Battery indicator", you should try checking it sometime, helps avoiding these situations.
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Synapsky 10
The scooter may have died, but at least you were emotionally charged.
oj101 33
I'm genuinely sorry to hear that. Nothing could be much worse than having to depend on others, and not having help when you need it the most. FYL ps: If you happen to be an engineer, I guess you could convert the engine into bio-fuel, then run it on vegetable oil off the shelf.
chocolateisyum 12
At least people should be there sometime in the next couple of hours... Try calling a family member or friend for help. If not, just wait. I hope you don't suddenly need to pee...
nattynatters 14
Don't call a family member, call the store. I got trapped in an Office Max bathroom once. I called them on the phone and they got me out with power tools. Just call them.
cgchamp89 7
^really? That's a shitty situation. No, jk. Honestly though, that's an unfortunate set of circumstances if they needed power tools.
Fsvb 32
Why didn't you use a regular wheelchair instead? I'm thinking that you can walk again in maybe 6 months, max? Would you really buy a very expensive scooter for such a short period or am I missing something?
CheeseHater 23
Some stores have electric scooters for fat people. They aren't really for fat people but they are the ones who end up using them.
sonnyrosa 32
I choked on my coffee... Best reply ever
Rodville 28
As a fat person I resent that. But when you're right you're right. Why is it only fat people use them. And get mad at the store when a skinny person with a leg cast is in "their cart".
lhamil64_fml 5
Most big stores have a few electric carts at the front with the normal carts.
CheeseHater 23
I'd like to add, that I have only seen these in america. Never in Europe.
Fsvb 32
Ah. Well we don't have that where I live, as I live in Europe, so I was just wondering, not trying to insult. So, thanks for all the thumbs down! Just asking a question.
CheeseHater 23
Understandable, cheers.
SuperDanielNL 23
I hope you brougt crutches with you.
KiddNYC1O 22
"All senior citizens should have Life Alert!"
bushyyboy 11
Even with 3rd degree burns up my leg, I much rather crutch it. That way I don't feel fat and lazy. Laugh it off though, OP. You could have lost control of it and ran into a display somewhere.
xmaximusx 12
Thats terrible and embarrassing but still funny lmfao
Kyo22 5
Thats why i take a flaregun with me
kansah 25
That's evastating, OP! I'm sure you couldn't possibly feel any more helpless. Hopefully someone came to your rescue!
BongRipsForJesus 7
You forgot the D. I can give you one if you're out ;)