Today, after finally deciding to push past my extreme shyness, I talked to the person beside me in class. I was so nervous that when I went to take a sip of my coffee, it slipped out of my hand and splashed all over both of us. Not only did I ruin her white dress, but I also gave her mild burns. FML
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Wild Nights Out
Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Today, my colleague was wearing a beautiful dress. I decided that I had to go over and compliment her. As I walked over, my coffee cup flew out of my hand and onto said dress. She had to go home and change, and my boss had to cover for her. FML
Today, I was drinking coffee out of my favorite mug, when it slipped out of my hand. I caught it, but not before most of the hot coffee spilled all over my lap. In reaction, I dropped the mug again, shattering it. FML
Today, I was walking out of Starbucks when I sneezed, causing coffee to burn my nose. I screamed, dropped it, and sent scorching coffee all over my legs, while dropping everything else I was holding. FML
Today, I was walking with a friend after buying two cups of steaming hot coffee. While crossing the busiest street in town I tripped and fell, spilling the coffee all over me. My friend didn't notice I fell right in front of her and tripped over me spilling her coffee on me as well. FML
Today, I went to get myself a latte to make myself feel better after having a bad day. As soon as I sat down to enjoy it, I spilled it all over myself, another customer, and the floor. FML
Today, I took my crush to see a movie. During the movie, I made a move and put my arm around her. As I reached over, my hand went straight into the popcorn tub, and I knocked it over. It spilled everywhere, all over her lap, all over me, and on the floor. I spent the next 15 minutes trying to clean up, while she awkwardly avoided eye contact. FML
Today, I went on a date with someone I'd met online. Everything was going surprisingly well, until I knocked over my drink, spilling it all over my date's lap. In a panic, I blurted out, "Dude, did you piss yourself?" Needless to say, there will be no second date. FML
Today, I found out why my professor accused me of not handing in an important essay before the due date. Apparently she spilled coffee all over it and didn't dare to tell me. FML
Today, I went to a coffee shop to meet a potential client. As soon as I sat down, I knocked my coffee over, and it splashed all over my lap. I tried to play it off by making a joke, but I hadn’t brought a spare pair of pants, and the client turned up just as I was mopping my crotch with paper towels. FML
Today, I was late for class. I have extreme social anxiety, so I quietly slipped into the huge, packed auditorium, trying to be as quiet as possible. When I was almost to my seat, I accidentally kicked a teacher's coffee down the steps. The entire class looked at me and some clapped. FML
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Top comments
Moerighan 23
When you have social anxiety and extreme shyness, it is really hard to put yourself out there and push past it. Don't let one little hiccup stop you from continuing to get through it. It is really hard and I commend you for taking that chance OP. Good luck in the future.
zainman13 26
Don't be too hard on yourself. Maybe this might turn into a good thing.
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Comments (26)
blackrose1996 11
We I've had friendships start off worse
shadypalmtree 20
Sounds like the beginning of a new friendship. Some of the best start off like the worst. Like Emma and Regina
torrea 19
Aww that sucks. But it could've happened to anyone, just remember that hon. Keep L Don't give up, it'll get easier.
Lalala579121 28
That's one way to make an impression, at least she'll remember you.
alyssalol 2
Don't blame yourself that wasn't your fault good job for talking to her tho
that_guy31 12
that's actually horrible
pantsmaster 6
Good opening scene for an anime.
missa8604 26
Oh no- I'm sorry! I'm sure you felt awful but it could be the story you tell your grandchildren!
242795 6
Thank you all so much for the supportive comments. I did pay for her dry cleaning, though it took me quite a while to convince her to let me do so. She was really understanding about the whole thing. We've become friends so now whenever she sees me, she jokes about me staying away from new people when I have a hot drink. It wasn't the best way to make a new friend but it's a fun story to tell now.
deltax 8
Sounds like the beginning of a beautiful friendship.