Today, my car wouldn't start because of the cold weather. Since I was at a friend's house, I asked him to jump-start it. After taking about ten minutes to start his vehicle and park it by mine, we found that both of our car hoods were frozen shut. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, after a snowstorm, I went to start my car early in the morning for work. The door was frozen solid, so I had to jimmy it open with a screwdriver. Then, as I started to drive off, my foot slipped off the clutch and the car stalled out. The battery was too weak to start it again. FML
Today, I went out to my car only to find my battery had died the night before. With the wind chill, it was -20°F outside. With the hood open, and jumper cables in one hand, I tried to flag down a passing motorist for help. A man in a truck slowed down, sarcastically waved at me, and kept driving. FML
Today, I took my car into the mechanic to have two tires and battery put in, all new. I later got a call saying they tried to start my car on the dead battery, which sparked and started a fire. It's gonna take two weeks to get the parts and it's minus 30 outside. FML
Today, I thought I’d preheat the car so I wouldn’t have to scrape the ice off the windshield and could start driving in a toasty vehicle. Turns out it’s a bit difficult to flip a switch on the dashboard of a car with the doors frozen shut. FML
Today, I got into my car and it wouldn't start. I noticed I had left the lights on and assumed the battery was dead. Then, I couldn't get my key out of the ignition. So, I called AAA only to have the guy put my car in park and start the engine. FML
Today, I locked my keys in my car at a gas station. A man stopped to help me with a wire hanger. After about 20 min in the freezing weather, he was getting close to unlocking it when I looked over at the passenger door to see that it was unlocked. All the doors were unlocked but the driver's side. FML
Today, I had to borrow my mom’s car to jump-start my battery-dead car. I got everything set up and it worked. Parked my mom’s car back into her spot, went into my car. And turned it off. Now I have to do it all again. FML
Today, I left my lights on in my car, which I only realized at lunchtime, so I made sure to turn the lights off, and tried to start it. The battery was dead, so I called my dad to jump start it before I got back from my game. I later came back from the game and the lights were on. He'd left the lights on after jump starting it. FML
Today, I looked outside and I saw that my new car had been snowed on. Sadly the snow had frozen onto the car, so I spent the entire day getting it off. I came inside. By 8pm, my car had snow all over it again, and this time I left the window open. FML
Today, I was doing some routine maintenance on my car when a radiator connector broke unexpectedly. I realized I'd rather walk 3 miles in freezing temperatures than call my nearest friends for a ride and have to listen to their drama. FML
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Slayerfan408 6
Just go on Facebook and make a picture that says. 100 likes and my car will turn on. That should work.
hahatofunny 20
Do you have some deicer? That could work.
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Comments (105)
PrincessCastiel 27
That's an icy situation
extrasnipes 22
That's a cold pun
Rainhawk94 27
Both of you...out
Welshite 40
#1: You made two of the "That's a ____ situation" comments here. I know you can do better than that.
\ 28
That was your first comment? That's cold, #1.
megstiel 16
although i approve of you username, i cannot say the same for your pun.
euphoricness 28
Everyone here just needs to chill, now.
whiteboy896 9
You people try way too damn hard, just shut up.
TheCanucklehead 22
Hi guys! I'd put a cold pun here. The problem is I'm not creative. Wek'll, just go look outside, chill with friends and have iced tea. Cool down the pool and you're set.
False_Stupidity 42
*gives #1 and #15 a frosty stare and points at the door.
JocelynKaulitz 28
Icy what you did there?-NOT.
TheOnlyMizLiv 22
Haven't we just gone over this 81? Lord.
onlychildFTW 34
81, you try wayyyy to hard. And it isn't working for you.
hahatofunny 20
Do you have some deicer? That could work.
xnyletak 17
Seeing as how its on FML, OP probably doesn't.
bigtaytay 13
Step 1. Go inside and get hot water Step 2. Bring outside and pour onto edges of hood
Tdrizzzzzly 19
46, what if their pipes are frozen?
Ambient25 25
Step 1: Pull down pants Step 2: Piss on hood
stripepanther 10
#46 Yeah and warp the metal while you're at it. use lukewarm water not hot.
MikaykayUnicorn 36
Vinegar also helps.
Xivion 19
psssh water.... psssh deicer... get a freaking flamethrower! duh everyone has one and its not like ull damage ur car or anything....
jococo7787 3
step 1: get flamethrower step 2: melt the crap out of the ice...and probably half of the car too.
carelessxdanger 9
use some kitty litter.
extrasnipes 22
That's the shittiest advice ever
cyttex 13
Kitty litter is for when your tire gets stuck not your hood....
carelessxdanger 9
i apologize. i meant to say: use garlic powder.
TourettesGuyFTW 26
Garlic powder?! OP isn't making chicken kievs!
perdix 31
#27, strike two, for a frozen car hood, use chili powder (or cayenne, in a pinch.) Like your Anthony Weiner reference;)
carelessxdanger 9
cayenne.... no wonder it wasnt working D:< dammit
Odis12 11
How has nobody recommended warm water yet? On this particular thread anyway.
TheHons 7
Warm water freezes and causes more ice in colder regions
Cadillac4427 8
Number 46 already did "Bigtaytay". :>)
RedPillSucks 33
Hot water will melt the ice. They'll be able to open the hood before it freezes
hotPinklipstick 24
Vinegar and lukewarm water usually works pretty well in these situations.
Odis12 11
That's the point I was going on 56. Yes I understand in colder regions that hot water will freeze, but it will temporarily melt the ice long enough to get the hood open.
romeonsingcross 15
Sounds like ohio weather.
Sports_guy3 28
You're screwed.
ballplaya52 10
That's a bad day... I guess the only thing to do is wait it out.
Rainhawk94 27
Did you try setting it in wumbo
Kiki242 19
Things like this make me happy that I live in South Florida.
SmuggletheBudgie 15
I'd love this kind of weather it never snows in Aus and we're in summer now .. my least favourite season.
MrRazzle 4
Just waiting for those 42c days.
B1ackthesun 31
That's a load of crap #32 we get plenty of snow in Australia just ask any one who lives near Mt Buller for one. You might not get weather like that where YOU live but you can't speak for the whole country.
Lasagnaa 24
#7 Same here. Except I live in San Francisco, California. Perfect weather all year round!
Falassalond 16
Try throwing a cup of hot water on it. Worked for me when I couldn't even get my car door open for work.
RLG4 20
Depending on how cold it is, that wouldn't work. It's been -30 (Celcius) around here lately, and a cup of water would thaw the hood slightly then freeze it even more. Not much you can do other than wait for the sun to come out, or for it to warm up.
carelessxdanger 9
#8 and #19
PrincessCastiel 27
That's a sticky situation
Cadillac4427 8
Sticky Situation ? You definitely used the wrong pun at the wrong time.
ktiskool 18
I think your solution is setting the cars on fire. That will solve your problem.