Today, I was so sleep deprived that while making instant oatmeal, I poured the oats into the garbage and put the empty packet in a bowl, then microwaved it for 2 minutes. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was so tired at work that I stared at the microwave waiting for my food. It was a full minute before I realized I'd never actually turned it on after I'd put the food in it. FML
Today, I put leftovers in the microwave, pressed two minutes, and walked away. I came back to discover I'd started the kitchen timer instead. I'd spent two minutes waiting for food that had never even started warming up. FML
Today, I got out of my bed and immediately stepped into a half-eaten bowl of cereal. FML
Today, I woke up after putting my child to bed. Drowsy, I stumbled down to the kitchen to make a mug cookie. I read a recipe on my phone, and put a knob of butter in a cup to melt in the microwave. I put my phone in the microwave and turned it on for 30 seconds, and didn't realize what I'd done until I smelt burning plastic. FML
Today, I put leftovers in the microwave and pressed what I thought was “1:00.” It was actually “10:00.” I got distracted, then realized at minute eight when the smell changed from “warm food” to “bad science experiment.” FML
Today, I started a new job and wanted to seem organized, so I brought a homemade lunch in a container. I went to heat it up, but forgot to remove the lid completely. The container exploded in the microwave, covering the inside with sauce. I spent my lunch break cleaning it while my coworkers smirked. FML
Today, I was craving some popcorn, so I went to the supermarket and bought the microwaveable type. When I got home, I remembered I didn't have a microwave. FML
Today, I choked on oatmeal, watered-down soupy oatmeal. It seemed to get stuck halfway down. I chucked up several spoonfuls. My wife was oblivious to all the noise I was making because she had her over-the-ear headphones on, listening to some stupid YouTube video. FML
Today, I attempted meal prepping to “get my life together.” Within an hour I'd burned rice, melted a plastic spatula, and discovered I’d seasoned chicken with powdered sugar instead of salt. My smoke alarm and my stomach filed complaints. FML
Today, I was making Cup Noodles for breakfast. After microwaving it for 3 minutes, I carefully grabbed the cup to pour some water out, but my hand gave out and some water spilled on it. Now I have a burned hand and no noodles. FML
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Top comments
ananicosia 28
Did you enjoy your bowl of disappointment for breakfast?
IDontKnowWhoIAm04 24
Most important meal of the day!
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Comments (32)
ananicosia 28
Did you enjoy your bowl of disappointment for breakfast?
IDontKnowWhoIAm04 24
Most important meal of the day!
Mathalamus 25
Well, that's impressive. Maybe do something besides make breakfast first thing. Or get more sleep. Or both.
The12thPaladin 8
Or OP could have insomnia and not be able to get a decent amount of sleep
oreoeater 21
Or she was unable to get enough sleep due to her circumstances
Nieios 5
worst comes to worst, eat the packet. only the strong survive
TheNewGuy03 29
I bet you had a surprise when you actually tried to eat it.
tranced_ 45
its OK op you were oat of your mind !
HeadlessSparrow 20
I once opened a packet of sugar and sweetened my trash can instead of my tea.
meghanclean 17
As someone with an infant, I totally understand. I hope you get some sleep and good oatmeal soon!
lantz4levi 19
Try meth it will keep you wide awake.
bella_nana347 23
Or cocaine
zaidthunder1 27
LSD, anyone?
The_Potato_Lord 15
Yum.