anonymous
United States
Today, I cracked a rib coughing. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
rachlette
Seattle, United States
Today, I coughed so hard that I fractured two ribs. FML
Anonymous
United States
Today, I fractured two ribs from coughing. My doctor told me to stop coughing, or I would fracture them more. I have bronchitis. FML
The Asseverate
Jingle Bells, Batman smells…
Today, I coughed so hard that I tore an intercostal muscle in my ribs. Now I can't cover my cough, as I have to cross my arms against my ribcage to stop the pain. FML, FML, F Me All Day Long (sung to the tune of Jingle Bells). FML
Atletic
Syracuse, United States
Today, I have three cracked ribs. I have also, for the first time in my life, developed a case of the hiccups that simply will NOT go away. It's been hours. FML
Anonymous
United States
Thanks…
Today, I had a violent coughing fit while at the store, which caused a lady to think I was choking, grab me from behind and start doing the Heimlich maneuver incorrectly. She broke two of my ribs. FML
Brittany Leighton
The joys of pregnancy
Today, I've had a cold for over a week, and I've been coughing so hard, I bruised my ribs. I'm also 8 months pregnant. Guess where my son likes to kick me. FML
ChestExploding
Greensboro, United States
Today, I tripped and fell, damaging my sternum and making it incredibly painful to breathe in or out too much. About ten minutes later, I got the hiccups. FML
KD
Wrong place, wrong time
Today, at work, I had an accident and cracked a rib. I got taken to hospital where I got checked over. The doctor said it was a good job I hadn't got a chest infection nor a cold. Funny you should say that doc, I have both. She replied, "Well, that's bad…" FML
burntloyalty
United States
Today, I had such a violent coughing fit that my stomach emptied itself all over the floor while at my sales job. FML
Anonymous
Holyrood, Canada
Sticky situation
Today, all was going fine until I had a tickle in my throat, which turned into a coughing fit. Only to cough for the last time and shart my pants. FML
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xskidmarksx 4
Somebody didn't drink their milk when they were younger
RedPillSucks 33
If your bones are that brittle, this may be a sign of something else. You need to see a doctor ASAP and not just for the broken rib.
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Razzle_Dazzle_5 11
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Do you happen to be a spawn of Satan?
BarDownDaily 12
Da ****? What would that have to do with cracking a rib coughing?
TOXICxANARCHIST 0
Are you dumb?
Razzle_Dazzle_5 11
Sorry, sorry I just watched the devil inside, must just be paranoia.
HairyPunisher 27
What the hell? Seriously man you need to work on your sense of humor.
Pentium_4 27
that movie is creepy...and i find a lot of 18's comments funny. relax guys haha
chanta24 10
That's ironic, OP. Exact same thing happened to me last week :/
xXxIracebethxXx 14
#116 - It's not ironic. It's coincidence.
AvengedSevenfold_fml_fml 12
Coincidental*
awwwyeah_png 4
Unless she meant the noun... d'uh...
jomo111 5
If your bones are that brittle, would die if you tripped and disn't catch yourself.... Just stating the facts.
xskidmarksx 4
Somebody didn't drink their milk when they were younger
markrs 0
If you can do that OP, I'd hate to hear what happens when you have explosive farts O.o
melchibr_fml 0
No. Somebody didn't drink their Robatussan!
ShroomsOnAcid 17
I'm not trying to start an argument, but milk/dairy does nothing for stronger bones. The whole thing was just a marketing strategy for the dairy industry. I'll leave it to everyone to research it for themselves. You can start by Googling osteoporosis and milk. Again, decide for yourself. There's no need to argue here.
cradle6 13
Right on 54. Milk isn't even that amazing of a source of calcium.
ShroomsOnAcid 17
71, It doesn't have much to do with the calcium content of milk. It's actually related to protein causing the release of calcium from your bones. This might sound outrageous to those brainwashed by the milk industry all these years, but again, if you'd research it, you'll find out. As I said, I have no intentions of arguing over this here, so if you think you have something to say, do yourself a favor and google it.
onlychildFTW 34
The OP should see a Dr. about that. If you crack a rib from coughing something else is wrong.
ArcadePie 10
I always thought milk was a good source of calcium but i'll believe you
fudawee 4
More like somebody is smoking the good shit.
JayBear14 11
I'm guessing OP did see a doctor if he knows its a cracked rib, unless he's exagerating.
buck33 14
I don't care if it takes away calcium... (though that's impossible) I still love milk. Especially of the chocolate variety.
aruam365 24
122- NOT what they were saying... learn to analyze and comprehend what you're reading before speaking/commenting.
baaimasheep 8
My childhood's a lie =O
HannahMarshall 6
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Must've been a funny ass joke
SoNotForYou 5
OP said coughing, not laughing.
missyj0 12
Yes because jokes make people cough.
bioboy725 10
If you say an awkward joke people may cough uncomfortably. Like saying racist jokes towards someone of the minority it's about.
GreenAppleDP 0
I've cracked a rib from laughing.. It hurt so bad that I laughed harder. "/
brunomars09 3
52 your comment goes with your picture *applause* c:
Smashhoof 15
9 I coughed so hard at your comment.
haloofduty27 12
Ouch, sorry. FYL
Jakesterk96 8
You say that like you caused his pain.
xvenom7 0
Lmfao maybe he did o.O
Spade606 6
I suck!
instnt1nfction 17
Gotta love the Moderators
RedPillSucks 33
If your bones are that brittle, this may be a sign of something else. You need to see a doctor ASAP and not just for the broken rib.
TPSerigne 9
Call him "the glass man".
Dracoboxer357 36
62- Damn, beat me to it. :p I was thinking of Mr.Glass from the movie Unbreakable, who had a form of Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Hope OP doesn't have any form of that, but he didn't actually say.....
agm77 9
He was born with glass bones and paper skin. Every morning he breaks his legs and every afternoon he breaks his arms.
Swiftly 0
Damn 82 beat me to it haha
nerobluerose 10
Why his arms every afternoon? Little early to be masterbating isn't it?
Dracoboxer357 36
Oh, my apologies, is "the glass man" an actual story or poem reference? If so, I had no idea. :(
hayyyyleyyyybaby_fml 14
it was probably just too big of a bong hit... chill out, it happens
ErinBeam 1
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Stop smoking.
ICATiger 13
You are very judgemental for a person with a duck face. (Not completely sure if one)
asiandude801 4
Did you eat paint chips as a kid #11?
Razzle_Dazzle_5 11
Why the hell would smoking affect your rib cage?
infaith 5
agreed with 33, are you that unintelligent?
PeteyPablo12308 20
You do realize that people cough sometimes even if they don't smoke??
ShroomsOnAcid 17
Actually, the comment is completely related. It's an assumption, so it's not a great comment, but it does make sense. Smokers tend to cough, and smoking is linked to decreased bone density and increase in osteoporosis. So, that's how it affects your ribcage.
liftedyoda 5
#33 if you would read it he said he cracked it coughing and coughing is cause from smoking so your the one whos wrong not her
karkid619 8
BANG! Don't worry I killed the duck.
Razzle_Dazzle_5 11
109 I had bronchitis for almost two years strait. I coughed like hell and my ribs are still intact.
musiciangirl591 16
yeah, i had amazing coughing fits when i had bacterial bronchitis (antibiotics cleared that up), i've never smoked a day in my life, so only smokers cough, hun?
awesomeamandas 37
What does smoking have to do with the fml? Do you really think that anyone who coughs smokes? I see someone skipped the Simon sense class in middle school.
ICATiger 13
Next week in the papers: Local man dies from coughing fit.
123josie123 11
Shortest FML ftw.
ICanSpellToTen_fml 1
That would crack me up.
cutielilangel 8
Wonder what happens when he sneezes.
tanneriscool 2
He poops.
GrammarNazzzzzi 6
Word of advice, don't sneeze while doing number 2, it will cause the poo to come out with force, leaving your butt hole sore for hours. True Story.
leogirl95 12
More calcium?