Today, as I was making instant hot chocolate from the hot water dispenser in the break-room at work, a coworker informed me that it was industrial "recycled" wastewater that was only supposed to be used for washing tools. Thanks. I've only been doing that every day for the past 8 months. 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 watched a coworker use an electric milk frother, lick it “clean”, then put it back in the break room drawer with the rest of the utensils. I had no idea it was her personal frother. I thought it was for everyone’s use, like the spoons, and I’ve been using it for days now. FML
Today, my colleague heated 1,5 liters of water, waited visibly impatient the several minutes it took to boil, made himself one cup of tea, then poured the rest down the drain. Maximum amount of time and energy wasted in one go? Check. FML
Today, at work I had to spend two hours cleaning up stinky toilet water. Why? Because yesterday, I forgot to turn on the septic tank pumps. The tank overflowed, and so did all the toilets. My boss is not happy. FML
Today, I heard on television that a body was found in my city's water reservoir. Word is that it was dead for over a week. I've been drinking and showering with that water. FML
Today, a pipe leaked in the store I work at. I had to smell sordid waste for more than 8 hours. FML
Today, one of my co-workers was fired after my manager discovered him pissing in the office coffee pot. I had three cups before I found out what had happened. FML
Today, I noticed that my coffee mug has a 'dishwasher safe' label. I've been hand washing it for a year. FML
Today, I noticed a thick layer of mold growing inside the straw of my water bottle. I use that bottle every day. FML
Today, I found out that a water pipe at my work had burst over the weekend. There is absolutely no water in the building, including the bathrooms. It's a 9-hour day, and I took a laxative this morning before I came in. FML
Today, I was running water for a relaxing bath. There have been some problems with the town's water for a while now, so I was pleased when the water looked so clear. Right as I thought that, however, the water instantly changed from crystal clear to shit brown. FML
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Mirorbo 27
If you haven't gotten sick yet, I must bow down to you for surviving for so long.
dd809 9
How do you not notice something like that after that many months?
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Comments (136)
bubo_fml 11
Boil the shit out of it!
THE_A_TEEN 28
"hot water dispenser" moron. SMH read the fml
anthinyoli 0
I have the same ringtone
dixie1958 0
Why would they put that in a breakroom where people are EXPECTED to prepare food and drinks? Maybe OSHA should be asked if that is appropriate.
patacus 14
why would they put that in the break room? and not put a sign on it? you need to report that to some sort of labor board or something
EvilDave 13
Without more evidence I can't be sure, but I am doubting it. Yur co-worker is probably lying to you. I seriously doubt that non-potable water would be allowed in a break room without signage. That would definitely be a safety hazard, possibly a fatal one. It would also probably break OSHA and local rules concerning commercial food areas. Oh, and one more thing. depending on where you live, most of your drinking water might be "industrial recycled water" as water purification plants are industrial and all water is basically recycled.
KnucklesDeep 5
Congratulations on being one of the dumbest people on the planet. You truly are a ******* moron.
Friaza 29
There obviously wasn't a sign saying "This is recycled waste water."
commonusername 4
How the frig was he suppose to know that?? It's in a break room with no sign! Why would water for washing tools be in the break room?
BehindBlueEyes17 1
That was rather negligent of them not to have a label or memo saying that a water faucet in the break room, which would conventionally contain water for drinking, contained water unfit for drinking. They had a responsibility to inform you of that. If you're likely to have health problems from that, you'd probably even have a legal case.
mearakk 0
You are a dumbass if it was on the coffee machine. Think about this... Where does the water come from to make the coffee. Do you really think any company would do that without putting a sign or anything to tell the worker that it is recycled water?
HomeAl0ne 20
Do you work at Fukushima Reactor No 4?
THE_A_TEEN 28
Gee, I dont know. Under the fml says its from the united states, so my answer is NO.
THE_A_TEEN 28
Wow doc, you sure know how to insult both parties of an argument. You sir, earned my respect.