Today, I was at an amusement park with my kids. When we were on the Ferris wheel, I discovered my fear of heights. I hyperventilated, screamed from our seat "LET ME OUT! OH GOD LET ME OUT!!" I also began crying hysterically. They stopped the ride for me to get off. I'm a 45 year old man. 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 went to an amusement park with my family and we all decided to ride the tallest rollercoaster. As soon as the ride got going, I realized I'd made a huge mistake and was too terrified to open my eyes. I spent the entire ride screaming, with my hands over my eyes, and afterwards my cousin called me a wuss. FML
Today, I tried to tackle my fear of heights by riding a rollercoaster. Once we were near the top, it malfunctioned, causing it to stop, and we all had to get out and climb back down. My girlfriend laughed at me for how scared I was. FML
Today, the rollercoaster I was on stuck upside down for a few minutes. I shat myself in terror. Then, gravity took effect. FML
Today, I went to the Grand Canyon with my family. Also today, I found out that I have a crippling fear of heights. My family left me on a ledge hyperventilating and having a mental breakdown, while they hiked for another 2 hours. They won't stop telling me how pretty it was and what I missed. FML
Today, I went on a rollercoaster for the first time in years. Almost immediately, I realized that my shorts were no match for the forces of gravity. I spent the rest of the ride clinging to my seat for dear life while trying to subtly cover my exposed ass. FML
Today, I went to a theme park with my friends. I was excited to ride the rollercoasters, but just as we were about to get on the biggest one, I realized I'd had left my glasses in the car. I can't see shit without them, but I decided to go on the ride anyway. I spent the entire time screaming in terror while my friends laughed, while I couldn't see a thing. FML
Today, I was on a roller coaster and this 13 year old sitting next to me was completely terrified. To cheer him up, I threw my hands in the air. While my hands were up, we hit a curve and I elbowed him in the face, making him cry. FML
Today, I tried being the 'cool parent' by taking my kids to a fancy, expensive amusement park, but ended up getting stuck on every ride and getting motion sickness. FML
Today, I went on a rollercoaster for the first time. I sat in the back, which was a bad idea. When it ended everyone in front of me turned around and stared. When I asked my friend what was going on, she said I had been screaming the Lord's Prayer the whole time. I hadn't even noticed. FML
Today, I embraced my inner child and went to a trampoline park with friends. I was having a blast until I attempted a somersault and ended up bouncing right into a group of screaming toddlers. I was escorted out by a concerned parent. FML
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p3kpek 0
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moonsolomon 0
How do you get to be 45 and not discover that you fear heights?
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_THE_MASTER_ 0
i feel for you, OP, but honestly! ...? you're 45? never been up high before? FYL man.
alex_vik 1
I've got a fear of heights myself, so I know how you feel.
babylon_pride 0
To the people saying he's 45 and should know... it may just be an extreme fear of ferris wheels. I know from experience I can ride roller coasters, can walk across a bridge a mile up that sways in the wind, can even go to the top floor of buildings and stand on the roof as my father does construction on it. It's a ferris wheel that can make me sick to my stomach and almost burst into tears, and I've been on them all my life. It's different. It's not a platform that stays still, but something that sways, that normally is years old, that you feel as if any moment you're going to fall out if you don't hold on tight enough. And so what? He's never been on a ferris wheel until now? Maybe he didn't have a childhood where his parents took him to carnivals, as hey guess what? They get super expensive. And maybe his kids are just now old enough to go. Stop being so judgmental.
vita_questa_roba 0
Exactly. I've ridden the rollercoaster with the biggest drop on the east coast and loved it but Ferris Wheels scare the crap out of me. Just something about the creaking and swaying and...oldness...
null_fml 11
What about the slingshot ride? The one where there's nothing but you getting vaulted into the air hanging on for dear life by two bungees. I love roller coasters, drop towers, and don't mind ferris wheels but I'd NEVER get on the slingshot ride.
MissMadday 0
I agree 100% I can stand on tall buildings and ride roller coasters, but ferris wheels make me feel the need to shit my pants. I dont blame you whatsoever pussyOUT
gurly98 13
Exactly I think all rides are scary even ferris whereas and roll coasters
HELLOjealousy 4
That's cute...really!
Sayidfas 0
I'm not gonna make a joke or anything man, that just plain sucks..... okay, it is a little funny.
klesskapet 0
aww, that's kinda cute ^^
STVader 0
YDI for being a massive pussy.
jonny2x4 0
I call shenanigans. How do you suddenly realize you have a fear of heights? You mean you've never been to the top of a building? Never walked across a bridge? Never climbed a ladder? You also don't mention experiencing signs of vertigo.
luke_dawg2 0
PUSSY
Sammara 0
I'm in the same boat as you. I am 23 (girl) and panic on a 10 foot tall ladder. Ignore those who tell you you aren't being masculine; real men understand that these things happen!