Today, I was pumping gas, when my daughter called me. After I hung up, I put my phone on the car roof while I grabbed my bag. I completely forgot about it and only realized when it shot off the roof as I braked at a traffic light. 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 put my phone on top the car while putting my daughter in her car seat. Told myself not to forget it. Then I drove away, and it flew off the top of the car on the freeway. It got ran over. FML
Today, I left my phone on the roof of my car after pumping gas. I drove off, and it wasn't until I heard a thud that I realized what had happened. Now my phone has a gash in the screen, and it's receiving angry texts from my girlfriend that I can't answer. FML
Today, I was so engrossed in a phone call that I drove off without pumping gas after I'd prepaid $50. FML
Today, it wasn't until I heard something fly off the roof of my car and hit the trunk, then asphalt, that I remembered where I left my phone while unlocking the car door. FML
Today, I forgot my phone on the roof of my car. I took a 30 minute drive from my friend's city to my city. I got on to my driveway, surprised to see my phone still there. Thinking I'm really lucky, I pick up my phone. Then, I trip over a pebble, cracking my phone in the process. FML
Today, my daughter called me panicking that her car died in the middle of the road. I had to FaceTime her to talk her through calling a tow truck. Turns out she ignored the warning lights telling her that the tank was low and drove it until the tank was empty. I had to pay for that, plus the tow fees. FML
Today, while driving, I realized I had left my phone on top of my car when I was getting in. Panicking, I drove back to look for it. I found it in the middle of the street, still intact. Yay! When I went back to my car, I noticed I had locked my door, and the keys were in the ignition. FML
Today, while pumping gas, I stopped to think about what a failure my life is, and how badly I've treated people in my past. While deep in thought, I accidentally pulled the gas pump out too far and covered myself with gasoline. FML
Today, I was at the gas station pumping gas when the lady in front of me had a little boy who asked if he could pump the gas. She said yes and then quickly answered her phone, as it was ringing. She wasn't watching him and he pulled out the pump to early, spraying gas all over me, including my face. FML
Today, I stopped at the gas station to fill up my tank and get some snacks. I paid the cashier, then got back into my car, totally forgetting to pump the $50 worth of fuel I'd just prepaid for. Too bad I didn't realize until my car came to a sputtering stop about a mile down the road. FML
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DocBastard 40
This is NOT the correct way to launch an app on your phone.
LSS_fml 18
Where I'm from there are signs all over the petrol station saying "No use of mobile phone near bowser" etc... So I say YDI.
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Michaelsgirl04 9
you don't read signs do you? it says right on the pump not to use your phone while pumping gas -_-
Michael_92 20
Actually most pumps don't have that anymore. It is a myth that it does anything.
omen1510 5
so it's safe to mix electricity and flammable gasses? good to know.
Michael_92 20
Ahh you see though there has never been a related incident to phones causing something to blow up. NOW with that part said there have been hundreds of reported cases that say the static electricity buildup when you get out of your seat can spark and cause a fire to start. Ever noticed when you get out of your car sometimes you get a little shock, that's there to make sure you don't spark and start a fire. Far far more dangerous than any phone is.
Michaelsgirl04 9
the pumps in my town still have the tacky "turn off cellular phones" signs with the picture of a nokia on them
omen1510 5
yes but using electrical devices can help cause that build up of static.
omen1510 5
that is the reason why there are signs saying you not to use your cell phone while filling up your car...that and the fact that it could cause the gas to set fire.
loufol22 5
Only like one in a million they tested it on myth busters
thatonename 7
Cuz ever test on a tv show is the gods truth? Talk to any actual physicist and they'll tell you just how bad their experiments are. They equate for maybe half of the variables on any given experiment and that's all. There may be more behind the scenes but please keep in mind it's a show for entertainment, not science class.
omen1510 5
even if its only one in a million, if some one walked up to you and said "eat this plant, but don't worry only about one in a million people who eat this die a slow painful death." would you still eat it?
stiansr 8
I think the Nokia 3310 would be the perfect phone for you
William488 1
Problem would be when she launched it, it took out the three cars infront of her and the person crossing the street.
jasonbrosef 0
It always seems odd hearing about people's gas station stories. I'm from new jersey so we have people pump our gas for us while we sit in the car. Nothing like that ever happens.
courtneyann211 10
Not all states have people pumping gas for the lazies. And not all gas stations in new jersey pump gas for you either.
jasonbrosef 0
So having people here whose job it is to pump our gas makes us lazy..? No one here has a problem pumping their own gas, but it is how it is. It's just a way to create more jobs for people.
slimjim8094 12
There aren't any self-serve gas stations, actually. It is a jobs thing, and it came with a reduction of the gas tax. Cheap gas and more jobs - seems pretty decent to me.
alaskababy907 11
You know, using a cell phone at a gas station at all is illegal, because it could cause an explosion. OP, you're lucky you didn't explode.
tj4234 36
it's actually very unlikely to explode. Scientists debate whether or not it's actually possible for the phone signals to cause explosion (I say signals because if it was some electrical fault, then an explosion is obviously possible). buy yeah, it's illegal for a reason so YDI OP.
iamyourgod 3
No, scientists have never debated whether a cellphones signal can start a fire or explosion. The low power mircowaves have no chance. The cause, if there is one, is sparking cases by the battery. It is almost more of an urban myth that hasn't really ever been proven. Most cases that that have been blamed on cellphones could have just as easily been static charge. Also explosions don't happen. In an outdoor, vetalated area the odds of gasoline fumes building up to explosive levels are near impossible. 1% or so that would be needed for an explosion would probably make a human pass out. The bigger danger is fires; flamethrower pumps is not good.
Vert90 11
Bitch please. Mythbusters busted that one.
omen1510 5
using electrical devices around flammable gasses can potentially "help" the build up of static that can shock and end up being a source of ignition for the fumes. also using electrical devises around flammable gasses is just a bad idea plain and simple, it's like using electrical's in a full bathtub.
TomMower 0
Bitch please myth busters is a tv show not science class
Birdie_Sage 0
LOL Well, you can always get a new one and get a mobile phone necklace, it'll be very convenient.
Michael_92 20
Added benefit of being very fashionable too ha
jaredofmo 22
Guess you need to get a new phone, then.
fuckmebutdontfml 16
Doesn't everyone experience at least once? It's happened to me way more than once, with a fresly made desert, with a cup of water, with a plant, with a cat, etc... Please someone tell me it's normal!
ClosetTroll 10
No, it's absolutely not normal if it happens 'way' more than once.
fuckmebutdontfml 16
darn it, my mom told me I was perfectly normal! mommy why you lie to me? why???
TomMower 0
I think it's normal
Kenatia 7
Leaving stuff on top of the car happens to almost everyone at one point....but most of us are not unfortunate to have it fall off....but why didnt anyone point it out to you?
kayla_ann0o 9
I don't know about you but I don't stare At the hoods of people's cars. And I don't think I'd even notice that?
AwesomeEDNathi 1
That's something my father does regularly