Today, I helped an elderly lady unscrew the cooling tank's cap from her smoking car. My reward? A scalding shower of toxic, pungent antifreeze that erupted moments after removing said cap. She didn't even thank me. 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, I pulled over to help a girl with her car. I thought my limited mechanic skills would help look like a hero. She only needed her coolant cap unscrewed. With top down, shirt off, I was confident as I got out of my car. 10 minutes later I left because I couldn't unscrew the f***ing thing. FML
Today, I made a cup of coffee for a lovely old lady on the dementia ward. She asked for quite a lot of sugar in her drink, but I didn't question it. The moment I gave her the coffee, she threw it all over me. While scalding my skin, it also stuck to me. 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 helped an elderly lady put a bookshelf in her car. She then thanked me by hitting me with her car as she drove out of the parking lot. FML
Today, I was working on a client's roof. Some neighborhood kids thought it would be hilarious if they knocked over my ladder. I was stuck on this roof in serious heat. I caught the attention of a pedestrian to come to my rescue. It was a little old lady. She gave me the finger and left. FML
Today, I was pouring boiling water into a cup, and I accidentally spilled it all over my hand. My mother responded by slapping me for getting water everywhere. My hand is scorched red, but thanks, I love you too, mother. FML
Today, at work, I helped out an employee who was having trouble. I even bought her a bottle of water. After the production manager decided to fire her on the spot, she went out in the parking lot and broke into several cars, including mine. FML
Today, I went down to my accommodation office in fiery wrath, demanding that something be done about my three-days-cold shower. Looking dubious, they sent someone back with me. As soon as we got there he looked at me with deep pity and pulled the cord in the corner that activated the hot water. FML
Today, I was washing my car, and I decided to be kind and to wash my elderly neighbor's car. As it turns out, her sunroof was open. FML
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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arminium 0
dumb... just dumb. isn't that the first think we are taught about a car's engine? don't touch the radiator cap when it is hot, or if the car is smoking. YDI
VinegarStrokes 0
Dude you TOTALLY deserved it!!! You're not supposed to unscrew the cap to a radiator right after it has over-heated for that exact reason. It also states it on the cap itself or right next to the cap directly on top of the radiator for idiots like you. If you can't read because you're illiterate then refer to the common knowledge that liquid evaporates when heated up and the steam that is created in the process then pressurizes because it's trapped in a container and is violently released when that container is opened. If you don't know about cars over-heating, can't read, and don't have common knowledge then you shouldn't be ******* around in such a harmful situation regardless of your intentions. So once again-you TOTALLY deserved it. Deuche bag.
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Comments (154)
lerthox 8
with no prior knowlege about cars you went in as a wannabe hero and messed around poor old lady's car. she is lucky you didn't cause any greater damage. YDI
cupcakeslayer 0
you don't really need prior knowledge. just read the warning on the cap. "CAUTION: do not open when hot". seems pretty basic to me, probably op was to busy putting on his cape to notice though.
loveexgirl 15
what a rude old lady ! shame on herr.
horrorfreak79nj 2
Sweet Christ ... I'm pretty stupid & useless, but even I know better than to remove the cap fr- ... nevermind. You got what you deserved.
SamanthaRose143 6
Ell ohh ell.
seenyou 3
firstly never touch the radiator cap or engine when it's smoking , secondly atleast u know u did something good :)
memphius 4
but really… did you help her? before she just had a smoking car, but because of your "heroic" deed, now she has a car spraying coolant everywhere.
sweet_candy_ 17
If you did that to expect something in return then ydi. If not then you learned something new today. Let the professional handle it.
wooiekid 0
it doesn't take a professional to unscrew a radiator cap
Zodiac666 0
what did you think would happen?
barlessprison 16
Toxic antifreeze can sometimes cause brain damage. But that's the good news for you because clearly you don't use your brain often. Why would you even think of going near a smoking car unless you're a mechanic/someone with a death wish?
horneyhic 15
actually it causes kidney damage if u drink it thats all
geeksaresexy 18
Actually there can be widespread tissue damage in the kidneys, brain, liver and blood vessels. If it only caused kidney damage it wouldn't kill you, just leave you needing new kidneys.
Enforcer 7
So you removed a radiator cap while the engine was HOT? you are a moron
stevenmx86 8
How is this not a ydi? It says right on the lid, something along the lines of, "Caution: do no remove when hot due to a pressure build up it will spray all over your face" I'm not sure exactly what it says but there's a warning about removing it when the engine is hot...