Today, I discovered that my freezer had died when I saw the contents oozing out the bottom. The now-full trash can won't be picked up for another 6 days, and the high temperatures are supposed to be in the 100s all week. 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 came down in the morning to find that my fridge died, leaving water and meat juice all over the floor. My town only has garbage pickup every other week and the last was yesterday. We're expecting a heat wave this week. FML
Today, at work, the chest freezer was accidentally turned off. I work at a vet and the freezer is our morgue. It got opened before anyone realized the contents had thawed. FML
Today, my refrigerator defrosted itself. FML
Today, in a fit of jealousy, my 10 year-old unplugged my freezer and lifted the lid before bed. It’s over 80°F in my garage. Now, my entire supply of breast milk is destroyed. Not only do I not have enough stored to feed my own baby, I was also donating to local hospitals. FML
Today, I found out where the puddle in the basement came from. I thought the freezer was broken, but no. My mom is running what can only be called a death camp for vegetables in there. She buys them, then forgets about them until they turn liquid. FML
Today, I bought $250 worth of groceries and was feeling rather good about myself because it's the first time I've been able to do so in months. When I returned home I found my fridge/freezer broken. Most of the food I bought was dairy or frozen. FML
Today, I learned how to make my fridge colder. I felt that what it was set on felt a little warmer than normal, so I turned it down. Now everything in my fridge is frozen. FML
Today, my roommate read an article about unplugging appliances to save on electricity. Too bad the fucking moron also unplugged the fridge. We came home to a corpse-like stench and a fridge full of moldy food. We were gone for two weeks while the sludge marinated in the California heat. FML
Today, I found that my cats somehow managed to pull the plug of my fridge out of the socket. Several days ago. Now I have to get rid of a ton of stinking food and clean the stinking fridge. FML
Today, while clearing out my kitchen, I discovered a Tupperware container that'd been forgotten for so long it'd developed its own ecosystem. When I opened it, a funky smell engulfed the kitchen, and I realized I had unintentionally created a new form of life. I promptly closed the container, then put it in the freezer in the hope of killing whatever it is. FML
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ZombieSlaya115 17
I honestly don't see why people deserve this I mean what did OP do wrong he has it bad already.
gladlily 16
Oh my gosh, that sucks! I'm sorry. I had a freezer/fridge die while I was on vacation once. Came back after 8 days away...I know the feels. Baking soda and vinegar to scrub the rotten fridge out!
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Comments (28)
Hildy93 21
Your neighborhood is going to be smelling for daysssssss
ZombieSlaya115 17
I honestly don't see why people deserve this I mean what did OP do wrong he has it bad already.
Kougeru 12
What he/she did wrong was they had to have left the freezer unchecked for days at a time. A Freezer, even in 100+ degree temps, will hold the cold for a few days before things start to melt and ooze out like that. OPs negligence is why they deserve it.
Colon_Man 17
It's been two hours. How far away is this freezer?
Bibliovore 26
#15, are you perhaps thinking of an ice chest rather than a powered freezer?
gladlily 16
Oh my gosh, that sucks! I'm sorry. I had a freezer/fridge die while I was on vacation once. Came back after 8 days away...I know the feels. Baking soda and vinegar to scrub the rotten fridge out!
GreedyGreedo 10
Did you try turning it off and turning it on again?
LittleRed79 39
Lol! Thank you, Apple Genius Bar!
NostalgiaFreak9 43
That joke is as dead as the OP's freezer.
emanbikerz 14
I'd recommend loading it into your car or whatever and taking it to the dump yourself. You'll be dealing with animals, flies, maggots, and the smell otherwise. Not to mention if you live near any neighbors they could get upset about the smell and it could cause some friction between you. Alternatively, many trash companies are willing to come by the house and grab trash earlier if you are willing to pay for it.
mezochan 29
Loading it in a car? A truck bed, maybe. But, a car?! If it leaks then you have a rotten smelling car.
izzajaneful 24
Tarp?
BoxFullOfLazy 25
Double bag it, pour bleach over the bags, then use a bungee cord to keep the lid on and dissuade animals. That's what I used to do in these instances and I never had a problem.
Fuhkyoo 17
well at least you arent a serial killer, dead people smell bad when they thaw out. or so im told...
GhostFox 34
You might be able to get your waste disposal company to make an exception- trying calling and asking. It may be more of a small city thing, but it won't hurt to ask.
mezochan 29
After this is all over, baking soda and vinegar are your friends. Trust me. That trash can will never be the same. I'd also just leave the can at the end of your driveway for the time being. Pretend it doesn't exist for a week. Be strong!
Unlucky1232 20
YDI because the FYL number is currently at 666 and it's really freaking me out
NostalgiaFreak9 43
Did anybody ever tell you how much of an idiot you are?
Unlucky1232 20
it was a joke. I don't actually think he deserves it. In all seriousness when i did write this the fyl counter really was at 666. Did anyone ever tell you to stop taking the world so seriously?
sylvienoir 18
probably because usually only bible thumpers believe in that sort of hocus pocus not saying you are a bible thumper, but that's the impression i got
species4872 20
You could try for the more smellier items putting them in an old container or garbage bag with maybe sawdust or some other absorbent material dosed with pine oil or baking soda or something else to mask the smell.