Today, I fainted on the sidewalk. When I woke up, I was still lying on the sidewalk, people were stepping over me and my purse was gone. 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 passed out on the way to work. Some lucky passerby took this as an opportunity to help themself to my purse. FML
Today, someone stole my purse and phone while I was giving CPR to someone who had a heart attack on the subway. FML
Today, I was sitting in the cafeteria with my friends when I suddenly passed out due to my hypoglycemia. When I woke up, I discovered that I was still in the same spot and my friends had abandoned me to go to class. Also, my stuff was stolen. FML
Today, at the supermarket, a man collapsed. I gave CPR while the cashier called for help. During this, the other patrons were complaining that no other register was open. Once the ambulance arrived, I returned to my cart to find items removed and 40 dollars taken from my purse. FML
Today, I went to the store to buy some groceries. Several hours later I realize that I can't find my wallet. After looking all over my house and then the store parking lot, I had my credit cards cancelled. On the drive home, I feel something under me. It was my wallet. FML
Today, I was walking down the street when a man stole my purse. He then opened the purse, threw up in it, and gave it back. FML
Today, I was walking down the street, when a little old lady bumped into me and fell over. I helped her up and she thanked me for being "such a nice young man". It was only an hour later as I was in line at the store that I realized she'd pickpocketed my wallet. FML
Today, while I was walking home from work, it started to rain. Clutching my bag in one hand, I started to run so I wouldn't get too wet. I saw a man running towards me and all of a sudden he tackled me to the ground. He thought I had stolen someone's handbag. FML
Today, I was riding my bike to work in a hurry and hit a pothole. I flew off and hit the ground hard. I was badly shaken, but an old lady came over, checked me out and helped me to my feet. After she left the scene, I realized she'd pickpocketed my wallet while "helping" me. FML
Today, I helped a "blind" man across the street. He kindly said thank you and patted me on the back. Then, I went into a store and realized my wallet was missing. FML
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d101_fml 0
This is the reason why I dislike major cities such as London, Paris and so on where people really could not care less about individuals.
mekeskidi_fml 0
This happens in any country except Singapore. You should go to the police, they recorded everything with street cams.
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d101_fml 0
This is the reason why I dislike major cities such as London, Paris and so on where people really could not care less about individuals.
PumpkinTarte 0
That is terrible. Although I don't think it does happen like that often in major cities.. where are you getting this generalization from?
d101_fml 0
From living in 4 major European cities in my life and witnessing what that woman described many, many times, and in most cases being the only one to pick the poor bastards up and ensure that they are OK whilst dozens of people walk near us. The best case though was when a man had a go at us (us being myself and the ragdoll woman who I believe was pregnant) for being in front of a shop, as he couldn't get in...”Yeah, I’m sorry mate, let me just roll her on the pavement a bit so you can get in...” idiots, the lot of them. ps: I am not even going to tell you the things I have witnessed when living in Bucharest (RO) as you would probably not believe me.
skybeau 0
#3 - I would assume #1 is getting this generalisation from either personal experience in cities (in my experience, people in big cities are less likely to help those in need), or a little phenomenon called "the bystander effect". In a nutshell, the bystander effect refers to the fact that, when out in public, or in large groups, people are much less likely to offer help to someone that seems to need it. Studies have been conducted comparing big cities with smaller towns, with someone lying "unconscious" on the sidewalk. In large cities, it can take hours for someone to stop and check if the person needs assistance. In smaller towns, usually the first person to go past will stop to help. I don't have the references for these studies - it's just something one of my lecturers used to crap on about. OP - I'm sorry that happened to you. Definately FYL
d101_fml 0
Exactly: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bystander_effect People simply think that somebody else will sort it out.
PumpkinTarte 0
I've heard of that, but stepping over them, isn't that too extreme to actually happen?
txgirl09 5
#15 you totally beat me to the punch. :D
ruben7467 0
that crap happens all the time here in TEXAS. USA.
AllAplgs 2
I live in Texas, in a town that has heat up to 115 degrees, and I have NEVER seen someone faint. Usually, at least from the towns I have lived in. Heat is certainly a problem though.
leisl14 0
It surprises me more to see someone help someone and not steal their things, than it does to see people like #1. In downtown Toronto, it's common to see people sitting/lying/sleeping on the sidewalks, so unless I actually see someone fall over, I assume they're there because they want to be, not because they passed out. Another thing is if you stop to help someone and end up aggravating an injury, you're asking for a civil suit and a lot of people don't want to take that risk. But the majority are just too concerned with themselves to bother with anyone else.
Nizzit2 0
Its not crap man!
lil_cig 0
#67, actually that's exactly why this law was made: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Samaritan_law You won't be held liable for aggravating an injury unless you were grossly negligent in handling the injured person. I can't speak for other countries but i know my country has it's own version of it too.
bugmenotmofo 34
Actually the OP lives in Singapore
hahaohwell 0
People would have cared if she wasn't ugly or fat. You know it's true.
mekeskidi_fml 0
This happens in any country except Singapore. You should go to the police, they recorded everything with street cams.
Armin_fml 0
Yh but noticed how alot of FML have been coming from Singapore lately? :/ It's getting suspicious
ILIEKGIRLS 5
Well, there are alot of people in Singapore..
throwradios 2
Are there not supposed to be people in Singapore who know how to use the internet?
quinnteh 0
It's mentality like this that makes us Malaysians think that Singaporeans are generally douchebags.
fantasmagoria 0
Dw, the feeling is mutual.
KalvinAlexander 0
People from Singapore are never hesitate to call police and they enjoy calling 999 ( police hot line ). One of my friend got drunk, vomit and nearly pass out on the train. A lot of people ( man, woman, boys & girls ) offer him tissue to wipe his own vomit, plastic bags to vomit some more and offer help to get outta train to station officer .. station officer called police, some policemen come and bring him to police station. He don't even remember where he was and unable to answer properly to police. So they nurse him for about 2hr .. until he recovered and then they send him back to train station to go back home.
breenntt 0
I swear it said you farted on the side walk.. lol.
SaintJimmy 0
I agree with #7.
skybeau 0
Then your comment shall be buried too
Playdate 0
Oh wow, that really sux. Hope it isnt something serious that made you faint and that your cards and things get sorted quickly
Fuk_My_Life 0
YDI for getting out the kitchen lady
n1rvanat1zed 0
Wow.
xoxcinderellaxox 0
wow..... an obvious fml. How heartless.
stairshurtz 0
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madelsy 0
Where did you faint at? I'm from SG too. LOL. :D
fangles 0
Eh - Singapore may have a reputation for being a law-abiding city, but I'm sure it's hardly immune to this sort of thing. People can be pretty rotten if they think they can get away with it, no matter where you are.