Today, on my way to work, I noticed a woman on the side of the road waving for help, her car appearing to be broken down. I pulled over, stepped out of my car, went over to her car, lifted the hood, and checked it. When I looked up to tell her what was wrong, she and my car were gone. 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 driving back home after hanging out with some friends. I drove pass a woman standing next to a broken down car. I felt bad, so went back and offered her a ride home. Turns out it wasn't her car and she was a hooker. FML
Today, as I was driving home, I saw a woman get hit by a car. I immediately parked on the side of the road to assist her. I called an ambulance and stayed with her until they came to get her, comforting her all the while. When I returned to my car, I found a parking ticket in my windshield. FML
Today, I pulled over to help an attractive girl on the highway in the middle of nowhere. When I asked if she needed help she told me she was going to try starting her car one more time. She then started to make fake engine noises and told me that she was good to go and that I should be on my way. FML
Today, my minivan broke down on the side of the highway. I'm out of work and can't afford a cell phone, so I resorted to standing at the back of my van holding a "HELP" sign. About an hour went by, in which time I was passed by a cop car, a firetruck, and a car that said "Roadside Assistance." FML
Today, my car broke down. I had a two mile, up-hill walk ahead of me. About half way up the hill, a car beeped. Thinking they were poking fun at my misfortune, I began to curse and use obscene gestures, only to find out that it was my neighbor asking if I needed a ride. She drove off. FML
Today, I saw a crash on the highway. The police weren't yet there, so I pulled over to help because I know CPR. No one needed CPR, but I had locked myself out of my car. My roadside assist won't come to highways, so I had to get towed away in front of everyone. FML
Today, I was walking to a meeting and saw two girls trying to jump start a car in the rain. Thinking I'd be a gentleman and help them, I offered to assist. The girl whose car is broken down looks at me, looks at her friend, and says, "I think we'd better call the police." FML
Today, my car broke down. I pulled to the side of the road to call a tow truck. After waiting what seemed like hours, the tow truck showed up, and then ran into the back of my car. FML
Today, a guy's car broke down in my street, so I helped him push it into my driveway, checked his car out, and gave it a jump start. He thanked me, then as he went to pull out, he instead smashed straight into my car. FML
Today, I pulled over to help a girl with her car. I thought my limited mechanic skills would help look like a hero. She only needed her coolant cap unscrewed. With top down, shirt off, I was confident as I got out of my car. 10 minutes later I left because I couldn't unscrew the f***ing thing. FML
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GTAmerc 2
That's part of the reason it's so hard to help people anymore.
timberwolf408 7
thats why cars have keys. take them with you and that cant happen!
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GTAmerc 2
That's part of the reason it's so hard to help people anymore.
36591951 9
Maybe she just left to call a tow truck?
PrimeEvilTahir 24
It's interesting how 1's name is GTA :-)
WaSiSimiLang 8
Yeah, because humans are like a hurt dog and a healthy dog. The healthy dog offers to carry the hurt one and once they're on top, they just **** you blind
tonijulie 20
Well said! Very true.
rageandlove13 8
47... There's a button for that...
DTJames 7
But there is no "Well said! Very true." button.
monkeybanana 7
My grandma told me never to stop to help people on the side of the road, just call someone that can help them. *True story*
MDTeddy 13
Why the hell didn't Op take the keys out of his car, lock the doors, and put them in his pocket?
PeachesnCream88 0
#1 so true. What has the world come to? Someone gives up their time for you and you steal their car? Wtf
timberwolf408 7
thats why cars have keys. take them with you and that cant happen!
southernbelle_rn 16
That's exactly what I was thinking. Why did you leave your car running? I can't help but say you deserve it for this one...it's your own fault.
WaSiSimiLang 8
Yeah, thought it the first thing I read the story and it's the reason I clicked YDI... But you have to admit, it sucks... The phrase "no good deed goes unpunished" seems truer with each passing FML
norotors 16
Yea, I never leave this keys in the car even for a minute. I can see myself in this situation taking the time to lock the doors before helping her, lol.
kissiy6 15
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
If you plan on getting underneath the car to look at something why would you want to leave your keys in your pocket? He probably did not leave his car on either. Getting his car stolen was probably the last thing on his mind while he was helping somebody out I'm not saying he should not have taken his keys… I'm just saying he probably didn't think of it
SDTD10 5
He might have had a keyless button starting car and left his remote in the car while he got out to help her
EMTchic 14
Maybe he had one of those fancy new cars that you only have to push a button to start it . I've seen a few of those around, you don't even need a key for them .
Inheritance 10
Gary women I swear, playing their tricks to steal cars.
pmnj19 8
Even with a keyless car there's still the key like device that has to stay within like 100yards of the car, and he was under the hood not the car itself. I always have my keys on me whenever I'm not in my car.
chamallow_fml 16
#69 Well then she didn't go very far because with this system the car will only open/start when the key is around the vehicle. She probably would have stopped a few meters away. My guess is the woman was hot, and his brain was only half thinking because of all the blood flooding down to his man parts, so he just forgot to take his keys! (joke inside, I know sometimes people have a hard time making the distinction!)
RacerX1695 1
It all depends where OP was when it happened! When my family goes to the local landfill we don't turn off the vehicle just in case the battery quits or something. If OP was in a shady part of town or on one of those long desert highways where there's no help for miles, I can't blame them for leaving the vehicle on…
DogsPaw 16
My grandfather has a Nissan Murano and it isn't a button but you don't need a key. We looked he stood outside the drivers side and I tried to start it and he wasn't close enough. For my car I lock to the doors even when I pump gas, never know what can happen.
kellyf1995 0
Ya seriously
timberwolf408 7
if he was in a shady part of town, why stop or leave the vehicle in the first place
deegeebee 10
maybe he left the door unlocked and she hot wired it?
downtime 13
26, You must not understand what you are saying. I think you mean "you should have done this, but FYL". People don't deserve to have their cars stolen for not taking their keys with them...Only a complete ******* would say something that stupid. It's unfortunate, and you did have the power to stop it, you do NOT deserve it.
twaumat 28
word.
BriZanna33 2
So where would you put the keys then..?
southernbelle_rn 16
126- Yes, I meant exactly what I commented. So calling me a "*******" was unnecessary . With the way people steal cars and everything else these days, basic common sense would be to secure your belongings first. Most thieves rely on the most simplest mistakes or lapse in judgement by victims to carry out their plans such as this example of him leaving his keys in his car.
QueenSaru 28
While it's marginally safer for men to approach strange women, your best bet would have been to pull over, and without getting out of the car, ask them if you need to call someone for them. If you do get out of the car, turn it off, lock it, and pocket your keys. It may sound like paranoia or untrusting, but anyone who is 'scamming' will immediately know you're not an easy target.
iFizzgig 11
She immediately knew he /was/ an easy target
laden_swallow09 35
Exactly. That's because OP /didn't/ do any of that.
Bonzer 2
I don't understand why you /did/ this.
RedPillSucks 33
/For/ /Emphasis/ !
QueenSaru 28
On the upside, if she's like many people, she'll have registration and insurance papers in the glovebox, and then she'll be easy to track down/arrest. If she's smart, she won't, but they can still probably run her license plate too. Unless THAT car is stolen. Then he's ******.
brokenheartemo 7
Did you explain to her that you wanted to help her, not trade cars with her? XD
br0dawg 6
I'm sure he yelled it out to her as she sped away.
Judahsh 8
Her car mightve been more expensive.
jackassiddy 8
This is why before I help someone I tie them up first.
dead_insects 18
wanna help me? ^_~
777tman 5
OOHHH YEEEAA!!!
torbey 23
You shouldn't have left your keys in the ignition/available to a stranger. But good work for just trying to help. Thus YDI while I still agree, your life sucks :)
1blinktink 4
Now, when someone stops to help you, steal their car! It could be like a fun little game!
stewpididiot 11
Steal it forward ??
kut17 11
What a ripoff. It's like highway robbery.
mhopper 13
This reminded me of Zombieland! Just be grateful no guns were involved.
Synixia 6
Ouch. FYL. D:
rsunshine2020 13
I believe there is a button for saying that, it might make your life easier.