Today, while running on the treadmill at the gym, I tried to wipe some sweat off my brow before it could make its way down into my eye. I ended up poking myself in the eye so hard that I yelped, stumbled and was thrown off the still-moving treadmill while trying to regain my balance. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, while on the treadmill, my iPod fell and shot out underneath my feet. I got off to get it, and when I tried to get back on, I slipped and fell on my face on the moving track. The whole gym watched me get beat up by a treadmill and clapped when I finally got back on. FML
Today, I was at the gym and I tripped on the treadmill. Not only did I fall off the machine, I also managed to knock over two other people's water bottles and send them flying across the room. FML
Today, I was running on the treadmill at my local gym when I saw a girl I like a lot. I called out to her to say hi. As she was coming over, I accidentally stepped on the belt with one foot, crashed down on the treadmill, and continued to slide down in front of her, emerging with a gashed knee and arm. FML
Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. As I was on the treadmill, I accidentally hit the emergency stop button. In my attempt to play it cool, I tried to pretend it was intentional and yelled, "I've reached my fitness goal for the day!" FML
Today, while at the gym, my boyfriend wouldn't stop texting me. I was confident enough to text while on the treadmill. Bad idea: I hit myself on the bar and tripped in front of everyone. FML
Today, while running on the treadmill at the gym, the girl next to me slipped and went flying back against the wall. Indecisive whether to get off and help her or to just keep going, I lost my focus and footing and flew back next to her. FML
Today, after the longest time, I went to the gym. I ran and ran and ran on the treadmill for an eternity, beating myself up for getting so overweight. Then I tripped and fell off, sweating and sobbing for being so useless. When I looked up, I saw I'd been on the machine for barely 2 minutes. FML
Today, I was doing my usual routine at the gym which consists of working out on the treadmills right in front of my ex boyfriend to make him feel bad. Whilst doing this, I tried to be cool and do that thing where as the treadmill slows down you turn around and just walk off the end. I fell. FML
Today, I was attempting to tame my bushy eyebrows, since I'm starting a new job in a few days and need to look somewhat presentable, when I poked myself in the eye. Hard. I thought I’d blinded myself for a few moments. Now it’s just red, sore and watery. FML
Today, I reached to pick out a booger stuck in my nose that had been irritating me, and ended up poking myself in the eye. FML
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DaniPandi 22
This is why we attach the clip-things to our waistbands.
KBurns207 17
Ahahaha I would love to have seen this. Just laugh at yourself and go about your day. Not much else you can do
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Comments (54)
DjMonroe95 11
It's all good gimp a long :)
Pesticides 19
ya could''ve just dealt with the sweat
Ambient25 25
I have to ask just how did that happen? When people wipe their eyes it's usually with the flat of their fingers, not exactly poke capable. I'm guessing OP was at a really high speed, bouncing around, and hit the tip. Shake your head next time there buddy.
evilscorpi 29
#24 I guess you dont sweat, because its not something you would eant to ignore, especially on a treadmill. also op story sounds like something you would see on YouTube
suboy 10
Well that escalated quickly!! PS- I know most of you hate this phrase now but cmon it fits so perfectly.
Megan639 16
Well, that's embarrassing. You have my sympathy.
boofgall 16
You're not alone op, pretty much the same thing happened to me too once!
KBurns207 17
Ahahaha I would love to have seen this. Just laugh at yourself and go about your day. Not much else you can do
tragicnightmare 15
Well OP, did you regain your balance? I'm also curious to know if anyone saw.
happylappy 21
It says at the gym. I'm pretty sure someone was close enough to see or at least see the aftermath of OP writhing on the ground in pain.
sirspankalot 11
If anybody did see I expect it would have a domino effect of people tripping in a similar manner over the treadmills...
DaniPandi 22
This is why we attach the clip-things to our waistbands.
VampireBiter 7
Ding Ding Ding. We have a winner.
kozzard 17
might I suggest a sweatband in the future?
MsFML_ 16
Not much of a multi-tasker, eh?
KTBulldog 10
At least people were there to help and, hell, maybe you'll end up on America's Funniest Home Videos or something.
Pesticides 19
yeah! you get money for being a joke ! better than just the memory
lennelleong 33
*Imagines a much worse scenario if OP was a girl with long nails, long hair & skimpy attire.* Count your blessings! :) But go for an eye check-up just in case your cornea was scratched...
dreamweeper370 10
Try the stationary bike next time. Way less dangerous for clumsy people.