Today, I was at a meeting. One of the other members decided to share that their cat had passed away recently. I got an uncontrollable nervous laugh, started crying because I was laughing so hard, and left the room while everyone watched in horror. 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, my coworker said her dog died. Without thinking, I tried to cheer her up and said, “Oh man, that’s rough. Get it? Ruff? Ruff ruff!” and giggled like a schoolgirl. Nobody laughed. My coworker burst into more tears. I have a Teams video meeting with my supervisor and HR this afternoon. FML
Today, I was crying at my desk at work. My colleague tried to cheer me up by saying: "Don't worry, I'm sure you will find a new job soon". I didn't even know I was fired. I was crying because my cat died this morning. FML
Today, I was at work, reading some funny stories on my phone. Just as one of my co-workers decided to share that his father had passed away recently, I burst into uncontrollable, teary-eyed laughter at a story. They don't believe my explanation, and have branded me the office asshole. FML
Today, I was in a serious meeting with my boss and a client when I remembered a dumb meme my friend sent me last night. I couldn’t stop myself from snorting. Everyone stopped and looked at me. My boss said, “Is something funny?” Nope. Not anymore. FML
Today, I had to explain to my boss that the reason I was sobbing hysterically as she told me that I was getting a pay raise was because I was going to the vet to have my sick and dying cat put down. Good news at a bad time. FML
Today, my boss announced he will be taking bereavement leave due to his father passing away. For some reason I’ll never understand, I got the urge to laugh. I tried so hard to hold it in but it was very obvious. If looks could kill, I wouldn’t be able to write this. FML
Today, I took my cat to the vet. He said he felt a strange lump that could be serious. I got really upset and picked her up, crying. The vet then told me I had to put her down. Absolutely devastated by having to euthanize my cat, I passed out. He meant I had to put her back on the table. FML
Today, at work, we were gathered to be told some bad news. One of our colleagues would be taking indefinite leave because his wife had dropped their newborn baby. I accidentally laughed at the image. FML
Today, my roommate's noisiest cat passed away. My previously-silent cat has decided that someone has to fill the void, and has been running around the apartment howling ever since. FML
Today, I was crying because my cat died. My boyfriend cupped my face in his hands, looked me straight into the eyes and said, "I love seeing you cry." FML
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Whatever0084 2
U have got some serious issues.
MetalxSoldier 26
I have the same problem, sorry op. :/ HAHAHAHAHA... Sorry that was my nervous laughter.
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Comments (128)
Whatever0084 2
U have got some serious issues.
iamray 2
At least now OP Will not get a funeral invite.
LilyCow 5
Well, sometimes you can't control your laugh attacks. Its going to be so embarrassing for OP to face those people again.
stevenmx86 8
#1 said it all... You're pretty messed up...
TexasJosh 0
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
#16 - Somebody's pet dying shouldn't be something to have a laugh attack over, only a messed up mind could find humor in death.
KeyboardWarrior 10
Honey Badger don't give a shit.
skitzofunia88 8
Not only is something wrong with you OP, but you have offended the guardians of the underworld. Good luck
Dracoboxer357 36
25- I don't completely agree. I believe for some people, they aren't actually laughing at a dead cat or any other misfortune, it's just a nervous reaction because they don't know what else to do in that situation and they panic. Some people just burst into tears. Some get the shakes. Some laugh themselves silly. :) We've all seen it before, it just happens I guess.
DeesFMLs 0
50- ive never seen this happen before
NuTrees 9
I have a nervous laugh as well. It's embarrassing and uncontrollable. She tried to leave the room. in those moments where you can't control your nerves, that's the best you can do. Sorry OP. trying to get others to understand is hard. GL
minniemai 0
Feel with you.. In akward times I start laughing too. I feel so bad :(
JurassicHole 5
All you people jumping up at OP need to chill the **** out. Many people have a nervous reaction that involves laughing, plus some people (like OP) when they realize they're laughing it makes them more nervous do they laugh more. OP isn't some cold hearted bitch or some lunatic, that's just her nervous tick. I've laughed a bit at funerals and it's not that anything funny happened or that I'm laughing at the event, it's just a lot of pressure that can make your mind do things it normally wouldn't. I'm sorry, OP, I've had experiences similar to that. You just need to explain it to them as soon as possible. Hope it all works out.
desireev 18
87- Thank you for saying that! I have nervous ticks that are, sometimes, uncontrollable. I get 'the giggles' when I feel anxious, nervous, or frustrated. I have received many 'Go-to-Hell' looks for it. I just can't help it! I take medication for my anxiety but the meds don't cure the problem. It just eases the anxiety and makes it less extreme. Sometimes, I feel even more nervous from all the looks I'm receiving and it turns into laughter. Then, like the OP, I have to leave the room in pure humiliation. All while appearing to be amused. It's a terrible thing to endure. OP, it sounds silly, but when you start to get nervous or feel anxious, take deep breaths and imagine really sincere things. Try to relax! It doesn't always help, but, most of the time, it will! Good luck, OP! :)
TexasJosh 0
What a shame to get collapsed and hidden. What a bummer.
hubla 0
Like op said before it was a nervous laugh and that only made her more nervous when she started laughing I mean I have a nervous cough/twitch thing that happens to me
Nthabz 8
And why is this FYL?? You're the asshole...
GPemTGM 9
Hahaha!! Made my day. This happens to me all the time.
Meme1988 18
Then you got issues as well!
skitzofunia88 8
And people say I'm crazy...
CryMoreFMLs 15
Not many people must like to have you at funerals then....
Sixers01 0
You are.
MetalxSoldier 26
I have the same problem, sorry op. :/ HAHAHAHAHA... Sorry that was my nervous laughter.
RacerX1695 1
Why is OP nervous? Did she kill the cat?
violetsweety 26
Just come back, apologize, and explain. I'm sure they'll understand.
Zya_fml 8
I'm not so sure about that...
lexa1love 16
He could play it off that his cat died recently and he was just trying not to cry.... awkward :(
Dracoboxer357 36
If that doesn't work, just tell them to Feel The Bum! That might help! ;) (Sorry, horrible joke but I couldn't help it! Lol!) :D
violetsweety 26
You like to comment on my comments a lot Zya..
AllSoul 23
Smooth.
BetYourMad 0
Gf your life .
saIty 17
The brain is so annoying. It's always like "Hmm remember that funny moment?" during a serious time.
MoonPhase123 4
That's true, it always happens to me. It makes the people around me think that I'm a total nut. 0_ o
jakebville 9
When I was getting suspended after a fight in school, I blew up in my principal's face with laughter. He looked at me sternly. All I coughed out was pppfffhhhh soowwwwyy
bubbywaldo 0
what causs this? I know it happens at funerals. don't go to funerals !
PYLrulz 17
You cold heartless bastard!
boomhauer18 3
You look like a retard
jarednt39 5
Rusty Wallace ?
Ecklcakes 15
Hahaha! Sorry - just my nervous laughter...