Today, whilst showing my kids how to replace a light bulb safely, I gave myself and electric shock, and dropped the bulb. Twice in a row. In hindsight I should have let my husband do all the DIY-based educating, since I now have a glass shard in my big toe. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I almost burned the house down while changing a lightbulb. FML
Today, I had a lightbulb over my head moment, by which I mean I was changing a blown bulb, which smashed, and I’m now half blind waiting for the surgery to remove the minuscule and yet still excruciating shards of glass from my right eyeball. FML
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
Today, I was replacing some outlets for work and I got surprise-electrified. I threw my wire strippers in the air while yelling, "Oh fuck me." The homeowner and his 2 kids were standing 3 feet away. He was not happy. FML
Today, I made the mistake of taking apart and fixing a malfunctioning toaster in front of my five year-old. Two hours later, he tried to take apart a lamp that was plugged in. He shocked himself, broke the lamp, and set the carpet on fire. FML
Today, I was cleaning my room and set my burnt out light bulb on my computer chair without any second thought. Later, I sat on the chair, the light bulb shattered and I got a huge gash on my butt. FML
Today, I tried to hang up a light and, in my clumsiness, got shocked. My dad started screaming at me for yelling out. FML
Today, in an attempt to be frugal, I tried to repair my own sometimes-faulty toaster. Turns out I unplugged the wrong kitchen appliance, which I only discovered by electrocuting myself while pulling it apart. Now it's definitely broken, will need replacing, and I have a burn. FML
Today, while changing a light bulb, I was electrocuted. I screamed before I blacked out. My entire family was home and heard me scream, but didn't come and check because they were too busy watching Glee. FML
Today, I found out how hard it is to actually change light bulbs. I work with electricians. FML
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Top comments
BurnInDemonFire 39
Dear OP, rubber-soled shoes/slippers are your friend. And so is making sure the light is switched off before replacing the bulb. At least the NHS is free, so there's one plus.
QueenSaru 28
I have soooo many questions. The only 'rule' I have ever been given when changing a bulb is 'turn it off so it's not hot, you moron'. I'm not even sure if or how changing a bulb counts as DIY?
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BurnInDemonFire 39
Dear OP, rubber-soled shoes/slippers are your friend. And so is making sure the light is switched off before replacing the bulb. At least the NHS is free, so there's one plus.
QueenSaru 28
I have soooo many questions. The only 'rule' I have ever been given when changing a bulb is 'turn it off so it's not hot, you moron'. I'm not even sure if or how changing a bulb counts as DIY?
009bouris 5
how do you mess up changing a light bulb turning off the power isn’t even necessary it’s only slightly more advanced than plugging something into a wall outlet
D J's MOM 17
if you can't change a light bulb then you should just stay away from everything electronic.. including your blow dryer just sayin
emmalou 19
no girl just watch a video tutorial before you try to teach it