Today, I found that I conduct so much static electricity that I'm periodically given a shock by my headphones as I walk with them on. 5ML
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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 picked up a warm blanket that just came out of the dryer. Despite wearing pants, the static electricity from the blanket delivered a shock straight to my crotch. FML
Today, my dad gathers so much static electricity from almost everything that he does that I've become paranoid and scared to touch him at all. He thinks I hate him now. FML
Today, I got the worst electric shock ever, touching a wire that was connected to the electric fence only by a plastic isolator, made specifically to NOT conduct electricity. I still don’t understand how it was possible. FML
Today, I was in a quiet library when I noticed a buzzing sound. I ignored it, but it kept going. I looked around, but nobody else seemed to notice. After 5 minutes of searching, I realized the buzzing was coming from my backpack. My electric toothbrush had turned itself on and was rattling around. Everyone watched me pull out a vibrating bag. FML
Today, I kept hearing a weird buzzing sound in my apartment. I turned off everything, unplugged appliances, and was on the verge of calling maintenance. Turns out, it was my electric toothbrush vibrating in my suitcase… for three hours. FML
Today, I tried to pet my cat. By doing so, I accidentally shocked her with the static electricity in my fingers, and she slashed my face in retaliation. FML
Today, I found out that my new, expensive noise-canceling headphones trigger my motion sickness. FML
Today, I managed to electrocute myself on a plug socket while I was showing a group of trainee electricians how not to electrocute themselves while rewiring a plug socket. FML
Today, I was running late for work and quickly grabbed my outfit from the dryer. I heard the crackling of static as I took out my shirt. I didn't think anything of it, until later when my co-worker pointed out I had a thong stuck to my back. FML
Today, I wore new shoes to work, which turned out to be the loudest shoes on the planet when walking on the office lino. Every step echoed like a cartoon villain entering a room. My coworker asked if I needed some WD-40. I still had six hours left to walk around. FML
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WR4 10
That's probably not a healthy relationship to have with your headphones...
subwaysurfers 13
Okay, FML's 5th birthday. I'm sorry fml website. I forget my family's birthday sometimes so I hope we can put this behind. I really cannot go a day without you. Forgive me.
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Comments (72)
kmartFTW 12
Keep Calm, Chive on
bushada 18
Lol, the same thing kept happening to me the other day except I was petting my dog.
worldclassrager 41
Ear buds? Or carry an old fashion boom box if that works :D
blackonblight 33
Static guard. Try it.
Chazzzor 10
It's your shoes (or desk chair wheels) and the carpet that is building up the static charge. If you are home, just take off your shoes and in your bare or sock feet you will not build up a charge. If at work, try static guard on the carpet in your immediate area. The other thing is that this only becomes noticeable when the air is very dry.
melissaferns 16
socks on carpet will definately build up a static charge
Xotoolyxo 16
Don't drag your feet as you walk?
yeatesj 9
Sounds shocking
smackaroonial 20
The same thing happens to me, about every 5 steps or so. It's not a big shock, but it bugs me bad!
Z3R0G5 23
I have that too! It hurts so bad
crazycatlady1192 5
stop dragging your damn feet!