Today, I was trying to apply some toothpaste on my pimple to help dry it out. My mum came from behind and hugged me, making me accidentally apply minty toothpaste into my right eye instead. 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, while brushing my teeth, I applied the toothpaste to my toothbrush when a few bristles got caught on the lip of the tube and flung a glob of toothpaste into my eye. My eye is now bloodshot, but at least it's minty fresh. FML
Today, I was brushing my teeth in a rush before work. I squeezed the toothpaste tube too hard, and some of it it shot directly into my eye. I spent the next ten minutes half-blind, crying peppermint tears, and still somehow managed to be late. FML
Today, while brushing my teeth half asleep, I stabbed myself in the eye with my toothbrush, toothpaste included. FML
Today, I woke up to find that not only did the toothpaste I put on my pimple make it more noticable, but it made it worse. FML
Today, I was brushing my teeth in my bathroom. As I looked in the mirror, I spotted a zit on my forehead. Keeping my toothbrush in my mouth, I quickly leaned in towards the mirror to pop the pimple, meanwhile lodging my toothbrush down my throat. I temporarily can't talk. FML
Today, whilst brushing my teeth, I fell asleep, poking myself in the eye with my toothbrush. FML
Today, I was washing my face and I started rinsing the soap off my face with my eyes closed when I felt something gooey on my face. I opened my eyes to realize I had been rubbing snot on my face from when water got up my nose and apparently snot came down with it. FML
Today, I popped a zit and I went to put my acne medicine on it. It's in a clear bottle with a blue cap, just like the nearby nailpolish remover. I grabbed the wrong one. FML
Today, I noticed a strange mark on the inside of my mouthwash bottle. As I was bending down to investigate, my hands tightened around the bottle and mouthwash squirted in my eye. It still burns. FML
Today, I sneezed while brushing my teeth and ended up with toothpaste in my eye. I haven't been able to see clearly for two hours. FML
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BananaTroll 0
I love brushing my pimple too. It keeps its breath fresh and clean.
MissEmma_fml 22
At least of some wacko comes up to you and sniffs your eye, it'll smell minty fresh ^_^
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Comments (189)
dekum123 0
sad you should have backslapped her
todo350 0
Agreed. but how does toothpaste dry out pimples? proactiv, buddy
todo350 0
it was more to the pimple issue rather to the eye issue; either way your up shit creek. if you want to be a psychic, you could say to let the pimple go away naturally.
mattman1994 0
bacon grease works pretty well
ortega_fml 0
YDI for having a butter face.
the_flirtt 0
52 wouldn't it be pizza face ?
2kool4skoolyo 0
BOOM EYESHOT :):):)
blocparty 0
a mothers love is priceless
KiddNYC1O 22
toothpaste works well on minor burns
5t3ff1k4h 47
@66 - I don't see how it would... the skin's more sensitive, therefore more prone to irritation from the chemicals in the toothpaste, no? Although, toothpaste IS good for getting rid of hickeys. It stimulates circulation to the area, so the leaked blood (bruise) will be recycled into the blood stream faster.
KiddNYC1O 22
67- eh, I say that from experience. I've burned my finger numerous times via toaster or boiling grease and I run straight to the bathroom then rub some toothpaste on it. I don't think it heals the burn completely but it definitely eases the burning sensation lol
allenrotstein 0
Spank the monkey!
5t3ff1k4h 47
73- interesting. What compelled you to run for the toothpaste the first time? Lol
KiddNYC1O 22
78- ah, good question. I guess because at that moment I wanted to cool down the hotness of the burn lol and quickly thought toothpaste is cool, literally lol. and yes I thought of water but it has no lasting effect lol
5t3ff1k4h 47
83 - Milk...? Lol
sourgirl101 29
Maybe it's the mint? It has a cooling effect.
OhMyHolyBalls 0
5t3ff1k4h, there's really no need for you to reply to every comment saying the same exact thing. We understood that you're a smartass after the first time; it just gets annoying so please stop. And by the way, everything that you're saying is wrong. /: Certain types of toothpastes do work for a lot of people. Just because it doesn't work for you doesn't give you the right to be bitter to everybody else. This is FML, not Wikipedia.
thatsfortheweak 0
76-Photoshop phailure
ohthebloodygore 16
Gel toothpaste has a cooling reaction, so it can be used for burns (although if it's left for too long, it will burn you even further.) Toothpaste contains drying components such as alcohol and chalk. The drying components collect moisture and oil from your skin. Therefore drawing it out of your pimple. BUT if you're skin is in any way already dry or sensitive it'll just cause irritation. If your skin is oily try drinking water, washing your face 3 times a day with cold water NOT hot water. Don't apply creams and such to your face. And try making a paste out of honey and ground almonds. Toothpaste is never the solution not even to oily skins.
ohthebloodygore 16
67, irony? That's considered attacking her. How about you shove a bloody stick up your arse? Since you're into that and all, it might cause you to be nicer.
ohthebloodygore 16
*facepalm* Damn you, Steph. Some guy and you keep trading comments.
benny2465 0
why were you doing it in the kitchen in the first place?
Biancaisbizarre 0
Wouldn't honey clog your pores? You know, since most, if not all honeys have sugar in them.
ppatel5 0
Yep
ohthebloodygore 16
Bianca or whatever your name is, no. Honey does not clog pores. It's actually good for your skin.
Biancaisbizarre 0
My name is obviously Bianca, lol.. Anyway, okay thank you. I was just wondering.
FFML_314 12
Am I the only person that noticed how big of a moron 102 is?
5t3ff1k4h 47
102 - Please shut your face. Ignorance/Anna - Thank you. And yes, I'm sure people have noticed.
katplayer 4
@115 I brush my teeth in the kitchen daily. I didn't used to, but the sink in the bathroom stopped working for a few days, so I relocated, and it stuck.
KiddNYC1O 22
91- no, I didn't think about milk. why the suggestion? lol 102- to my understanding, i thought she was nice about it. 111- define 'too long' lol 113- SOME guy alright lol
rob780202 0
52 your a dumbass, a butterface is a girl with a nice body but an ugly face.
tweetbaby14 18
well at least your eye is minty fresh now.
rkcraig53 0
WHAT? Toothpaste??? Do you live in a third world shit hole? CLEARASIL, and there are MANY more to use! NOT TOOTHPASTE!
5t3ff1k4h 47
140 - The fat content in the milk is supposed to be soothing for a burn. It does cool it off quite nicely; I tried it last time.
LovelyAdrixx 0
Toothpaste does work to dry out pimples
canadian_ftw 8
that suucks
IrishWildMan 3
That is an unusual method of pimple removal...
john7h567hgrd 0
have you guys seriously never heard of toothpaste for acne? i use it and its works...
john7h567hgrd 0
have you guys seriously never heard of toothpaste for acne? i use it and its works...
sourgirl101 29
I have. I think it's only the paste not the gel that works.
cole86 0
ur pic is great
BahahahLOL 0
That picture. Right there. That's what OP should have done.
B4SK3TB4IL 0
pic made me laugh
CitizenSnipz 0
Sex makes me laugh.
tairii 0
Ouch.
ClaireBear9087 0
i heard that toothpaste just makes it worse
Dotell95 3
It makes it smell good :P
lizamaphone 6
the paste kind works (gel does not) the chemicals in it dry it up.
5t3ff1k4h 47
5 - It does. People on here are rather uneducated, it appears.
j5p332 6
They certainly are.
SmallTownCutie 0
I am severly uneducated(; but seriously, I've done it and it does work if you put it on before bed or something. I've done it and I have pretty great skin.
MrsUchiha 0
It works but only the plain white one does, the gels don't. People back in the day used before proactive existed. But, like everything else in the world it may not work for everyone, thats why some people are saying it doesn't work.
zebra22 0
it doesn't
chili10 18
maybe it just doesn't work for you guys. it used to work for my sister and her friend and then they told me about it... I never use it because I use other stuff that works better.
doofinsmurf 0
Lol, FAIL
dirtygurdy 0
oh big deal. LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE CALLED THE WAAAAAHMBULENCE
BananaTroll 0
I love brushing my pimple too. It keeps its breath fresh and clean.
JamieB33 0
love it!
JamieB33 0
love it!
suckduckpuck 0
lmaooo
chuck_yams 0
nice one.
omgpotato 5
well said well said
XxCrazygirlxX 0
um... ouch
5t3ff1k4h 47
Toothpaste doesn't work on pimples. It just irritates your skin. YDI
WearingHats 14
Wrong, it works
5t3ff1k4h 47
NOT wrong, actually. Look it up.
Person1233 13
I know quite a few people, which toothpaste worked in getting rid of acne.
Biancaisbizarre 0
Toothpaste (usually white) works, toothpaste gel (usually green/blue/red) does not.
sourgirl101 29
Bianca, I've heard that too. Who still uses (buys) the paste? The paste taste nasty compared to the gel. You might as well just buy zit killer.(:
Biancaisbizarre 0
I still buy toothpaste. It's a lot more effective than most gels, and you pretty much get two products for the price of one. :] I don't use toothpaste regularly or as a face wash though. I only use it for fast spot treatments. I use Neutrogena for face cleansing/acne/etc.
sourgirl101 29
'I don't use toothpaste regularly' threw me off at first. lol
Biancaisbizarre 0
Lol yeah, I realized that after posting my comment. I brush my teeth regularly, I just don't use it as an acne treatment too often.
aardvarkish 17
Toothpaste has cured numerous social ills, I'm sure.
WearingHats 14
It works for me, my brother, and all of my sisters. It may not work for you but that doesn't mean it doesn't work at all.
5t3ff1k4h 47
122 - I'm not saying it doesn't dry the pimple up. It does. It just causes more issues with the skin after use.
anorexicbarbie 8
You do know people have different skin types, right? It may not work for some people, but it can work for other people. Calm down.
Autoshot 9
I have found that the greasy sweat from my asscrack works great on pimples. I'll sell you guys some. Anyone? Anyone?
boatkicker 5
Me too! I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed that!