Today, I was fiddling around with the thermostat at my new place. For a laugh, I twisted the knob all the way to 40° Celsius, when it snapped off. I don't have a clue how to fix it. FML
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Today, I replaced the broken hot plates in my stove, only to realize that something else is broken, and it's still is not usable. I had to change it all back before I could even heat dinner. This was after I had carried the thing up and down the stairs by myself, and spent an entire afternoon cleaning it. FML
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Today, my heating broke. It's 22 degrees outside, and my father won't let us call someone to fix it because apparently the cold helps the soul grow. FML
Today, my doorknob broke. While trying to impress my dad and show that I can fix things for girls, I somehow managed to lock myself in my room, with the doorknob on the other side of the door. When my dad finally heard my screams, he let me out. He had to take the whole door off. FML
Today, I tried to make a dramatic exit after arguing with my flatmate. I slammed the door, but the handle broke, and I had to ask him for help to fix it. FML
Today, I was very cold and tired, so I took a shower to warm up and went to bed. The minute I hopped into bed, it collapsed and broke. I have spent half-an-hour rearranging furniture to get the mattress on to the floor. Now I'm cold again. FML
Today, I wanted nothing more than to go home and get into bed. While I was unlocking my front door, the flimsy key snapped off inside the lock. A locksmith was called out, who did nothing but sadistically guffaw at my misfortune and crack sarcastic jokes as he undid the lock. FML
Today, my furnace and all of my heating systems broke down. A fridge is 3 degrees Celsius; it is now 2 degrees Celsius in my house. I would be warmer in my fridge. FML
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spikedrummer49 6
Smooth...
ColdplaySucks 18
You're a dumbass. Call someone to fix it, perhaps?
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Comments (195)
Pretty_reckless_fml 18
...O_o that's a laugh?! Oh OP D: *pats sympathetically*
Maraudera 6
Guess you won't be spending too much time at your new place in the near future.
misspulkadot24 17
I bet you aren't laughing now, at least until your face thaws...
HouseElf 13
other way
hopsinlove17 26
Ahhh the old Fahrenheit/Celsius mixup. Classic(;
Pretty_reckless_fml 18
HouseElf- *hands clothing* your welcome ^_^
MichellinMan 20
I don't think it will be getting cold. *drop of sweat falls*
misspulkadot24 17
My bad! Im sorry I crowded this post with ignorance.
Steve95401 49
#56 - FYI, 40 degrees Celsius equals 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
thatsawesomebro 1
Actually steve, it doesn't. Its just under 130
loopsy_fml 14
Oh, because everything on the Internet is correct? Above there is a post, #81, that has the calculations. It's 129.6 degrees farenhiet
Senseless_487 29
I used a unit converter. It's 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
MidnightKnight 6
96- Actually, 104 is the correct answer. The formula is F=9/5C+32, which, if you plug in 40, for C is 104. What you did wrong was add the 32 first because 32+40=72(9/5) which does in fact equal 129.6
chippa 24
96, everything on the internet is NOT correct, obviously, like -your- chosen source.
astralvagan 20
His house would be 104 degrees
redbluegreen 41
40°F really isn't that cold either.
greentard 1
Celsius that's way above 100 Fahrenheit (about 125% the heat) and judging by the fact he said Celsius I'm guessing he's from Australia or New Zealand and we're going into summer
greentard 1
Crap my bad the numbers wrong but it's still dam hot
cOOkiEzRgOOd 22
40°C not 40°F and even so that's still moderately warm
mikepzz 27
haha you just brought Mexico to your place dude... brutal haha
SorryNoComment 0
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TheFamilyElf 17
How hard did you twist it?! Haha, I also find it funny that of all things OP could play with in their new place, they chose the thermostat.
I_iz_B_a_troll 24
Thats pretty hot. I'd try superglue and duck tape, that always works for me. :D And no, I don't mean duct tape, I meant the shit I use to keep my ducks in their fancy little chicklet line up. Duck tape kicks ass.
paaronoid 4
You should just start a small bon fire in the middle of your living room to warm the house up. And while you're at it, you should invite a couple of friends over, kick back and drink a couple of beers! You're all set, my friend. Enjoy your Saturday! :)
LilliPage 17
OP won't be needing anything to warm up the house. He's got that covered.
annie_nk 23
40° C would be 104° F
paaronoid 4
Omfg. I'm such an idiot. Wow. I'm gonna go curl up in a ball and die now. Goodbye, everyone.
vElectrixx 4
Wrong, 40 C is 129.6F
DocBastard 40
vElectrixx - If you aren't bright enough to do the conversion yourself, there are probably hundreds of online converters that'll do it for you. Go find one, see that 104 is correct, and then come back here to apologise.
annie_nk 23
And this is why Doc is awesome.
BunchieRules 31
Doc is right. You actually have to multiply by 9/5 first, then add 32. It makes a difference, trust me.
devore504 7
does it really matter only geeks with no lives.know that
Welshite 40
...twisting the knob... That's a new one. No wonder it was so hot in there.
samsaf1989 5
24- As I was reading this FML I just sort of paused on "I twisted the knob" and immediately made a bit of a freudian slip, then I saw your comment and felt better that I'm not alone :)
bulbasaur88 8
What's the fun whit that??