Today, I was asked by my live-in landlord not to put too much water in the kettle because it made the utility bills too high. This is the same woman who takes daily baths. FML
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Today, I went downstairs to complain to my landlady that there was no water when I was trying to wash my hair. To which she replied, "No, of course there is water, it's just all going into my swimming pool." FML
Today, my mother told me to take a quick shower. When I got out, she told me I took too long, and now I have to pay the utilities bill. My shower was two minutes long. FML
Today, my boyfriend pointed out that the water bill is getting kind of high. I suggested that we shower together to save water. He said he'd rather deal with the high water bill. FML
Today, I confronted my 18-year-old daughter about her excessively lengthy showers. She said she didn't see the big deal, considering the water "comes free with the house." No dear, it doesn't. FML
Today, I was complaining to my boyfriend about our excessive water bill. He then says, "Don't look at me, I don't even shower." FML
Today, I found out my landlord is too cheap to turn up the hot water tank enough to have a comfortable shower. There's a huge padlock on the door, she won't budge, and I'm signed in until December. FML
Today, the city shut off the water at my house because my roommate thought that the water bills he had been hoarding were "suggestions." FML
Today, I came home to a flooded apartment and water still pouring from the ceiling. The woman who lives above me is shocked that I would consider her responsible for the damage and doesn't think she should have to pay for it. FML
Today, I work cleaning houses and a customer submitted a complaint about me to my boss, because he didn’t expect me to use his water from his taps, running up his water bill, which he saw as unfair. What was I supposed to do, bring a water tank with me on my back? Prick. FML
Today, my roommate bitched me out over my "OCD" driving the water bill up. She takes hour-long showers, but apparently me flushing after peeing "wasteful" and a sign of a neurological disorder. FML
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mariamilian 20
next time she asks you to stop, say you're boiling water to take baths the old fashioned way
Scarylizard1798 23
The world is full of hypocrites and its our job to deal with them lol
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Comments (66)
ztodaro 25
Who tf doesn't take a shower everyday
leogachi 15
@48 Most people I know don't take showers every day because it's simply not necessary unless you work up a sweat or get covered in filth every day.
Opheliae 22
It's been theorized that showering every other day is actually healthier for you.
MandieL 27
Most people I know shower every other day unless they need a shower because of a workout, or they got dirty. A quick shower everyday would not be the same as a bath everyday.
tomvertigo 17
Daily showers are an American invention.
ellerios82 8
Move out, if you can
aeryn97 17
I agree FYL BUT baths are more cost effective than showers and regular bathing is essential for health. filling up the kettle is not.
ScaredOfClowns 11
I'm sorry, but how are baths more cost effective? Are you filling it up just so it covers your feet? If so, you're doing it wrong my friend.
midnight333_fml 10
Baths use up significantly less water than a shower does. Even if you do fill it up all the way look it up
aeryn97 17
dear #80 next time you're in a bath/shower plug the drain. you'll be amazed at how quickly it fills up. most people do not take 3 min showers (especially girls). I've actually read the shower vs bath debate in an environmental science book. a standard 10-15 min shower can very well likely use more water than a bath.
aeryn97 17
why am I getting down voted? don't believe me? plug your bath during your next shower if you can. fills up quickly.
Love_L0ST 13
Who doesn't take daily baths? If you don't you probably stank!
Kristoffer 35
You don't bathe daily?
RememberSchlitz 9
Most Americans will not get this FML. It's custom in the States to bathe or shower every day, sometimes more than once per day. In the UK, Europe and for most of the rest of the planet it's 2-3 bathings per week with a cloth wipedown when necessary.
Jwaye2 7
We shower atleast once or twice a day in Aus too. But water is free for most of us so it doesnt cost us anything. Dont think i could go more than two days without a shower unless im out camoing or something.
soullyfe 33
@65: I wouldn't go as far as to say 'most' Americans. There are a lot of people who do not follow this 'custom'. Some would rather bathe/shower every other day, but it's really a matter of personal preference for most.
reborne 9
Am I the only one who thinks this isn't about the WATER, but is about the ELECTRICITY? You're using much more electric to heat a full kettle of water every time than you are heating just enough for a drink etc.... considering items with heating elements in tend to use more electricity, she kinda makes sense.
Crazynocatlady 22
Thank you!
rick159 12
Ummm....you don't wash daily?
interesting33 37
You can wash in a basin or have a shower but a bath uses a lot of water
pandalover69 26
It's actually not good for your skin if you bathe daily, every couple of days is fine.
quarterbird 18
A. Griping about the amount of water in a kettle is petty and nutty. B. What's wrong with daily baths? What kind of nasty ass DOESN'T bathe daily?
XtremeHeat 14
Thats why I only shower once every other week. Saves money and the environment!