Today, I had to be treated for chemical burns, because my mother got the bright idea of using paint thinner to clean me up after I'd painted our living room. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, while helping my wife clean the bathroom, I stepped in a puddle of neat bleach she'd randomly left by the shower door. I washed it off straight away but now an hour later I have burns on the bottom of my foot and can’t put weight on it. FML
Today, I found out my mother cleans the dishes with bathroom cleaning chemicals. She doesn't see anything wrong with this. FML
Today, I found out how acidic some of the chemicals I work with are. After a chemical shower, minor burns, and having to throw away my clothes due to a biohazard, I had the pleasure of running across the parking lot to my car, wearing only a lab coat around my waist. FML
Today, I had to take my son to the ER after he badly messed up trying to light his farts on fire. FML
Today, I was painting my bedroom walls, when I was struck with an uncontrollable bout of diarrhea. I had to watch helplessly from the en-suite bathroom as my 2 year old daughter painted a lovely picture for me, all over my new $500 sofa. FML
Today, my mom was in the kitchen when her shirt caught on fire. Acting quickly, I poured my glass of water on her. Instead of thanking me, she yelled at me for making a mess. FML
Today, I painted my daughter's room with the new paint we bought. It's an oil-based paint which hides all blemishes on the wall, but apparently makes me sick. I'm now throwing up everywhere, but at least the room looks good. FML
Today, my overly-clean mum decided to drop by and surprise me by cleaning my house while I was out jogging. She used half a bottle of bleach, and now it hurts to blink, let alone breathe. FML
Today, my girlfriend offered to wash the bathroom while I was at work. I came back home to find her feeling unwell with a bad headache. She had mixed drain cleaner with bleach because she thought it would make the bathroom cleaner. Now my entire house is a mini gas chamber. FML
Today, I was painting my room. I told my mom not to open the door because I was on a ladder just behind it, with a paint can perched atop. She barged in to ask me what I'd said. FML
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Top comments
walmartpaysme 15
And the reason you lived past infancy is....?
Roevera 14
You didn't realize she was about to use paint thinner on your skin?
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Comments (125)
KiddNYC1O 22
I use paint thinner to remove paint from my hands... Nothing happens.
Enslaved 38
No need for harsh chemicals. Soap, water and elbow grease gets paint off skin. I paint all the time.
jules3198604 4
This may be a dumb question, but aren't there warnings on the bottle of paint thinner? Also, how old are you that you need your mom to clean you up? And why was soap and water not the best option? YDI OP!!
danielhartlesss 13
I've always used paint thinner to get paint off my skin, no chemical burns here. Maybe you just have sensitive skin.
exzaclee 3
Future reference: Just use baby oil and it'll come right off. You'll also be silky smooth.
pogue36 5
I've had paint thinner on me all day and took a shower at the end of the day after work and never had a chemical burn, maybe you should just wash.
jmayes414 5
This reminds me of when my step-dad tried to grill with torch fuel.
BananerzFresh 12
After this incident you shouldn't allow your mom to get close to you with anything.
TheOath 12
Hmm mum is feeling very artistic after you painted the wall. Behold my new creation! The thinning child, it's art all cleaned up.
onorexveritas 24
wow.