Today, I went to court to file a small claim and found myself at the end of a huge line. The moment I got to the front of the line, the fire alarm went off and we all had to leave the building. The moment I got outside, the alarm stopped and everybody rushed back in. I'm at the back of the line. 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, the fire alarm went off at my apartment. I rushed out but forgot to grab a coat, so I hopped in my car and fired it up, figuring I'd wait it out. A fireman knocked on my window and loudly asked me to get out, then wrote me a citation for "improper fire alarm protocols." That's a thing? FML
Today, I walked up sixteen flights of stairs to my room to avoid the lift lines. When I was almost at the top, the fire alarm sounded. FML
Today, after a fire alarm went off, everyone was going back into the building. I had never gone up the stairs before because I live on the 9th floor. As everybody was going back inside, I followed some guys right into their suite on the 1st floor, thinking it was the way to the stairs. FML
Today, I was dragged to the food store with my mom. While we were shopping, the fire alarm went off. My mom pushed the cart at me, nearly knocking me over, and sprinted for the door. FML
Today, I was in the dressing room of my favorite store. While looking in the mirror at a shirt I really like, the fire alarm went off. In a panic, I ran out of the store like everyone else. The sensor went off on my shirt and I was banned from the store for attempted theft. FML
Today, my smoke alarm went off. In a frenzy, I called 9-1-1 and exited my house. Several minutes later a fire truck showed up. After investigating, one of the firemen informed me I needed to change the batteries in my smoke alarm. FML
Today, I tried to sneak out of work 15 minutes early. Just as I reached the exit, the fire alarm went off. Everyone had to evacuate, and my manager spotted me standing outside with my backpack already on. There went my excuse… FML
Today, I accidentally left the store with a bag full of groceries without paying. I realized this halfway to my car when an employee chased me down, thinking I was a thief. Turns out, I had spaced out and walked out during a fire alarm drill. FML
Today, while getting a dental filling, the fire alarm sounded. The plaza was evacuated and we had to stand outside in the cold for 2 hours. The anesthetic wore off. FML
Today, I went to a very nice reception at a hotel. I glanced inside the ballroom and saw that no one else was in there and, not wanting to be the first one there, I walked past and into the stairway. Turns out, I had walked into the emergency exit stairs and had to set off the alarm to get out. FML
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permannator 10
"excuse me, what do scissors do?" "uhh.. Cut?" "ooh! Don't mind of I do.."
iluvgir4ever 3
Wow that sucks, pull the alarm again then go to the front...
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Comments (116)
sugarandspice33 0
That when you fake being pregnant "pregnant lady coming through..."
kevin1284546 0
He's a dude though. Lol.
springbok_fml 2
with op being a guy i think the hassle of dressing up as a convincing pregnant woman would take longer than waiting in line.
JinxosGirl87 0
People would automatically fall back in amazement of the pregnant man waiting in line.
cchan034 23
Lol
DFlit1 0
Ya they'd be all like wait ur a man u can't b pregnant they op is all like why do u think I'm here? I'm not suing ur doctor!
The_SkyCantLimit 5
You heard a fire alarm and you actually went outside.... pftt idiot. But seriously FYL OP. Next time risk burning a fiery death and make the claim (: Problem solved
IcyJack 7
And while you are there, you could sue God over the terrible flammability of the human body, file worker's comp over your terrible burns, notarize your will, and fill out your death certificate while you smolder into a pile of ashes. Problem solved indeed.
ambamm135 7
Idiot for going outside when a legitimate alarm went off? This isn't HS anymore hun, it's not "cool" to ignore an alarm. Unless dying a fiery death or having severe burns on your body is all the rage nowadays.
FYLDeep 26
Burn the courthouse down. No one would believe the fire alarm a second time. Nah, but seriously that sucks. I hate lines. It probably feels like you're at the DMV.
bigAC 6
The DMV is DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Get hip.
OhLohd111 11
What the **** are you even saying...?
parduezs 6
Does anyone really care?
RetardedChipmunk 7
Umm. Your not serious are you??
every1luvsboners 11
Go to the bathroom and set off the fire alarm again. Then run to the front of the line and wait on everyone to come back inside. Pretend you're deaf if anyone questions you.
sikmunkee 9
get to the front:" hell yea!". *fire alarm goes off. gets back:" mothafu@#er!!!"
bigAC 6
Should've called fives!
paco1021 8
Should've had a V8
ImaginaryFoe 1
I do hate it when people don't follow proper queuing etiquette. How small was your claim? Is it worth the time and aggravation? If not, just leave. If it is, suck it up and let the thought of your upcoming claim comfort you.
Drumming_fml 7
"Life is a b*tch...I'm just waiting in da line"
mynameispickle 0
Hahaha awwww im sorry things like that happen to me every day. But it makes a good story:)
FozzyBear1234 4
I love your profile! Go Jesus!!!!!!!!!
mynameispickle 0
Aww thanks:) I know right?! I love Jesus!
FozzyBear1234 4
Without that we couldn't live he's the ultimate being!!!!!:)
justanotherhuman 21
...secularism ftw.
dlohoh978 8
Why does everybody have a negative rating?!