Today, at the pool, I decided to face my fears and go off the high dive. I slipped off the edge and did a barrel roll into the pool while screaming like a little girl. 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, we were hanging around the pool with a couple of friends and a crush of mine. Thinking I would be able to impress her with a well-performed dive off the diving board, I went up and attempted my best dive. I slipped as I jumped, hitting my head on the board. I had to be saved by the lifeguard. FML
Today, I went swimming with this guy I like at dammed river. While we were jumping off the dam, I decided to try to impress him by doing a front flip. I didn't jump far enough off, so when I went to flip, my face skidded down the concrete wall. FML
Today, I went swimming at a public pool. When I dove in, my speedos decided they’d had enough of me and slipped right off. I spent a minute underwater debating my life choices before realizing they’d floated to the shallow end, right next to a group of giggling kids. FML
Today, I tried to impress our swim team coach by doing a complicated backflip from the diving board. I landed face-first in the pool and had to be rescued by the lifeguard, so I guess I won't be going to the Olympics any time soon. FML
Today, I tried doing a backflip off the diving board into our hotel's swimming pool. Instead, I flopped into the pool so hard it sounded like a cannonball, and now my stomach is bright red. My friends will probably bring this up for the rest of our holiday. FML
Today, I thought I'd impress my friends with a backflip into the pool. I ended up smacking my back on the edge of the diving board and belly-flopping into the water. Now I have a bruise and a story that everyone is intent on retelling. I'm just glad no one was filming me. I hope. FML
Today, at the pool, I tried to impress the hot lifeguard by doing the perfect dive. Afterward, I realized my shorts were floating through the water. FML
Today, my friend pushed me into the swimming pool. Unfortunately, we were eight feet away from the actual pool, so I face-planted and rolled in. FML
Today, I went to the pool. When I hit the water the top of my swimsuit came off so I tried to put it on underwater. The lifeguard thought I was drowning and pulled me out in front of everyone. Topless. FML
Today, I nearly drowned. I was at a wave pool for the first time and stupidly swam out to the deep end. When the waves turned on, I discovered I can't swim in rough water. Despite my yelling, "Help!" and flailing around, the lifeguard paid me no attention. My friend had to save me. FML
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Top comments
Flaptrap 8
HEY. Look on the bright side, you kind of conquered your fear... At least you did a barrel roll :D
1tsmenoah 20
I know this sounds like a long shot but are that person from that video who backed out on the high dive and hit the smaller one on the way down?
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Comments (70)
neemajn31 6
YDI for doing something you know you would suck at
matdun101 19
NAILED IT!!!!
Flaptrap 8
HEY. Look on the bright side, you kind of conquered your fear... At least you did a barrel roll :D
Sandsh8rk 36
I'd love to see any footage of tuat on YouTube :D
baseballbv 17
Facing your fears is always a slippery slope. At least you're no longer wet behind the ears.
itwasthedognotme 14
Well... After the dive I'd say maybe he was, slightly. ;)
ItsATwinThing 9
My sister once conquered her fear and jumped off the high dive...she back slapped the water and couldn't walk properly and couldn't sleep on her back. It's hilarious every time we reminisce.
lunar999 23
I imagined the scream to be like that in star wars and it made the barrel roll that much better
incoherentrmblr 22
This sounds like something Will Ferrell would do...
wellthen7154 12
Maybe the screaming could pass as sound effects, I mean barrel rolls are hard, guys.
1tsmenoah 20
Did anyone else hear Peppy's voice from star fox when reading barrel roll?
Shan2510 14
Hope you didnt get hurt OP! Try using smaller diving boards to get comfortable with it first
MissSatan 16
Did it hurt when you fell from the diving board? Because you're a splash hit!
awesomedumplings 4
He's comfortable with the smaller ones dipshit. That's why they are trying the big one to conquer their fear
Memma_fml 14
Hahaha . That would have been funny to see. Hope you're not too hurt!
StillUsesMyspace 22
I don't see why this is getting thumbed down, I laughed my ass off when I pictured this FML in my head. I can't wait for the illustrated one!
1tsmenoah 20
I know this sounds like a long shot but are that person from that video who backed out on the high dive and hit the smaller one on the way down?
OhFuck_WHYME 8
oh god. wouldnt that be some shit?
1tsmenoah 20
That would be some shit
Godsofdracos 15
It'd be something, don't think it'd be shit though, let's ask the librarian from the other FML her thoughts on it.
LifeMD 14
As my professor would say, it's always better the next time you do it. So go out there and try!
jerryj 27
Never give up! Trust your instincts.
ArashiGirl 13
THIS tops the Pixies Stole my Penis FML. BIG TIME. XD BEST FML EVER!
foxwasalamb 24
no
Dozer1988 14
At least you can swim! I cannot, and am afraid of water. I got pushed in quite often as a kid and nearly drowned twice. Could've been worse, just start over and ace it next time! You can do it!
stephers444 17
Hopefully you didn't get hurt. At least now you that next time you try it to be more careful. It won't be as terrifying when you jump off instead of fall off
russfml 31
I think the only thing that was hurt was his ego for screaming like a girl