Today, my new deodorant caused an allergic reaction, covering my armpits in a painful rash. I've had to awkwardly waddle around all day with my arms splayed outwards to get any relief. One customer at work sarcastically mentioned that it's nice that they're hiring penguins these days. 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 had an allergic reaction to my deodorant. My armpits wouldn't stop itching, and by the time my shift was over, they were raw and bloody. FML
Today, I was getting ready for a very unpleasant doctor's appointment. I got out of the shower and used a new body spray all over my torso and arms. Turns out I'm allergic to it and now my skin is on fire, so now I get to go to an already uncomfortable appointment even more uncomfortable than I'd planned. FML
Today, I had to use anti-perspirant deodorant under my breasts. FML
Today, I had to use antiperspirant deodorant under my breasts. FML
Today, I was going to bleach my bikini line, as I have not been able to shave there due to some ingrown hairs, and I also have to lifeguard every day. As it turns out, I'm allergic to the bleach. There is now an angry red, burning rash on my crotch that you can see around my swimsuit. FML
Today, I started my job selling perfume in a department store. I decided to be creative and sprayed a little perfume towards the first person who walked by. She had an allergic reaction, and an ambulance had to be called. FML
Today, I started my job as an assistant to a beekeeper. I forgot to put gloves on, and got stung like crazy. My hands swelled up to the size of baseball gloves. Turns out, I'm allergic to bees. FML
Today, I went to work at my new job after taking a shower but I'd forgotten to put on deodorant. I started getting strange looks and wondered why, only to find out later that everyone was talking about me, including someone I have a crush on. FML
Today, I discovered I'm allergic to the new perfume I bought and now I smell like a hospital. FML
Today, I went to the store and bought some cream to help with a sunburn I'd gotten a few days ago. What's worse than having red, peeling, and painful skin? An allergic reaction on top of it. FML
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Top comments
LaurenLo 17
I can only imagine if you worked in a restaurant... "Oh hi folks! Waddle it be today?"
scooterdude720 19
What an icy situation.
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Comments (73)
gracehi 33
Those poor disenfranchised penguins. You are breaking the ice ceiling, OP. Be proud, OP. Be very proud.
singer0421 32
Take it as a compliment. Penguins are adorable!
MrSassypants 34
Look on the bright side, if you spin around in circles fast enough you could fly.
ambitiousnygrl 17
except penguins don't fly
MrSassypants 34
But helicopters do.
perdix 31
With that issue, you should have worn a nun's outfit for that day only, but don't make it a habit.
TwiztedYuri 9
try using regural deodorant and not anti perspirant. you might be allergic to the aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex in the deodorant.
JabberJaw88 11
I don't know why I find it so amusing that you can spell "aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex" but not "regular".
crystalxuk 25
Burn
TrinityNevada 11
I guess customer was trying to make a funny but didn't understand that you were genuinely having trouble. What would have happened if you walked that way because of a birth defect or accident? They would feel really stupid, that's what. That was rude of Customer
Hubner24 11
I used to have the same problem I switched to dry idea in scented it works and it's hypo-allergenic so u won't break out! : )
Neesalun 20
Why would you have to waddle? You can walk easily walk with arms elevated away from pits.
JudyMiller10 6
What kind of deodorant was it? I recently used Degree for the first time and the same thing happened to me...