Today, I held my bag of burger and fries out the window while driving, to preserve that new car smell. Not only did I hit a pothole and lose my lunch, I got pulled over by a cop who suspected I was either littering or tossing drugs when I saw him. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I got pulled over by a cop car. As I was fumbling for my license and registration, I handed the officer a half-empty bag of Doritos I’d forgotten was in my glove box. He thought I was trying to bribe him. FML
Today, I got pulled over for a broken taillight. When I rolled down the window, the cop asked me if I was smoking crack. When I told him I didn't do drugs, he didn't believe me since he could detect a foul odor coming from my car. I'd just passed gas big time. FML
Today, I made the decision to quit smoking while I was driving in my car. So I took my pack, crushed it and threw it out the window. I felt triumphant about this change I was making in my life, until the cop I didn't know was behind me gave me a ticket for littering. FML
Today, a cop car was tailing me. I was scared, and trying to avoid any tickets, I drove straight through a huge pothole rather than swerving to avoid it. The cop pulled me over and insisted I was intoxicated, because, "anybody in their right mind would've dodged that pothole." FML
Today, I drove a different work vehicle, one with the cupholder right behind the gear lever. After multiple accidental attempts at changing gears with my Coke bottle, I threw it out the window in a temper. I then got busted for littering. FML
Today, I was massively hungover and driving home. I had a strong suspicion that I was gonna ralph so I was smart and pulled over. I emptied the contents of my stomach into a shopping bag and was proud I didn't make a mess all over the car. Seconds later, the bottom of the bag gave out. FML
Today, I was pulled over for distracted driving. I'd been eating a donut. Let's just say the officer didn't appreciate being offered one. FML
Today, I was eating whilst driving. I tried to stop sauce from spilling on the console and instead smashed into a parked car. FML
Today, I parked next to a police officer's car in a bad part of town. When I got out, I saw a bag of pot on the ground between the cop's car and mine. When I pointed it out to him, he insisted it was mine and interrogated me to the point of tears. FML
Today, I was smoking while driving. A cop pulled me over and asked if I knew what I did wrong. I thought he could smell the tobacco, so I decided to just admit it. As it turns out, I was going well over the speed limit. FML
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Top comments
revan546 24
Why didn't you just open all the windows? It wouldn't smell that bad..
justtheotherguy 12
well at least your car is still smelling new & that's what matters
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Comments (161)
ermagherdaturdis 26
That's probably the stupidest thing I've ever heard. You definitely deserved it if you were the driver because that's just dangerous.
foxwasalamb 24
definitely a ydi. that idea seems really stupid in the first place
fleur_de_fevrier_fml 23
You are such an idiot...
ShadowlessSpear 21
When was this a good idea?
laden_swallow09 35
Never was. Hence the FML.
Razell 13
For future reference, that "new car smell" comes in a spray bottle and can be re-applied when you get the interior of your car detailed.
cryssycakesx3 23
is it just me, or do they never actually smell like "new car?" -the ones in the bottle, not from the detailer.
devildog562 33
I feel worse that you wasted food then I do for you !
sydneysays 15
This is just...what is wrong with you?
miracoria 10
Definitely a YDI. On so many levels. Why not put it in your trunk if you're so concerned about smell? That way it wouldn't be cold when you got home, either. The scent of food fades much quicker than that new car smell, trust me. I understand why you're concerned with the smell, I enjoy it myself. But it's going to fade eventually. Enjoy it while you can, but don't go so far out of your way to preserve it, or you risk things like this. p.s.- as someone who had previously worked in food service, I sincerely hope you weren't going to go home, find your food cold from hanging it out the window, then call whatever establishment you came from and complain about the cold food. Because those are the worst kind of people.
wang33334 12
New car smells toxic.
lishabear 21
That's because it IS toxic.
TommyG493 11
I'm addicted to you, don't you know that you're toxic
joopjoop 19
I am 100% sure they make air fresheners with the "new car" smell.
LisaDay 14
the new car smell comes in a spray can. i work in a new car dealership and we spray it in cars when they arrive at the store, and when we sell it.
noah_1234 24
i like to keep the new car smell but i would only go to certain lenghts
joopjoop 19
I've seen the pine tree shaped ones you hang from your mirror also