Today, while on vacation with my family, my mother told me to put my phone in her purse, so it wouldn't get stolen. Someone stole her purse. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my phone got stolen at church. FML
Today, I went to eat out. When I sat down, I realized I forgot my straw. I took my purse with me, not wanting it to get stolen. Someone stole my food instead. FML
Today, my mom was on the phone while we went grocery shopping. Apparently, her phone call was more important because she just left me stranded in the store. FML
Today, I got mugged. As the guys who took my purse were about to walk away, my cellphone rang in my pocket. FML
Today, someone stole my purse and phone while I was giving CPR to someone who had a heart attack on the subway. FML
Today, I noticed that my mom had left the house without her cell phone. I called her phone to let her know she forgot it. FML
Today, my mother "borrowed" money from my stash to help pay for her vacation to the Dominican Republic. The same trip I'm not allowed to go on. FML
Today, my brand new iPhone 4 was stolen from my bag. I asked the bartender if anyone had handed it in. I soon found out that while I was talking to her, someone swiped my wallet from the bag too. FML
Today, I was volunteering at a soup kitchen and was advised to leave my wallet and cell phone in my car so they wouldn’t be stolen. Someone broke into my car and stole them. FML
Today, after working out at the gym, I went to grab my bag, and realized that my phone was missing. Panicking, I reached into my pocket, pulled out my phone, and dialed my mom's number to tell her I'd lost it. It took me until the last ring to realize what I was doing. FML
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Top comments
SneakyCaveman 13
You'd think a phone in a pocket would be harder to steal than a phone in a purse, it's a smaller target and closer to your body. I'm sure at least someone had to have been wearing something with pockets.
KelseyDaBoyz 21
This totally ruins the saying: "Mothers know best".
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Comments (65)
awebb21 7
That shows her:) but sorry.
saintsrocksocks 10
What exactly does that show her?
blade4080 7
The mother had thought that by having the OP place her phone in the purse would keep it safe. As the purse got stolen, it "shows" the mother that it doesn't matter where you place a phone, it can still be stolen.
JustDerpin 11
How exactly is OP's life ******?
Futacy 30
What does it show her? That she shouldn't have ever tried to protect her daughter's phone in the first place? Because that phone would've disappered a lot faster then.
DocBastard 40
JustDerpin - Her life is ****** because her phone was stolen, so she can't go on the FML app and tell you what am idiot you are for questioning the fuckedupedness of an FML. Make sense? Good.
PhishloverA 14
#30, #24 just explained it..
qqaz 6
#30 you're assuming the kid would lose it, which is probably not true. I've had a phone since I was 12 and I never lost it, only dropped it and broken it a couple times.
Futacy 30
51- no, I'm assuming that her mom wanted to hold her phone because OP was about to set it down and leave it there or something like that.
SneakyCaveman 13
You'd think a phone in a pocket would be harder to steal than a phone in a purse, it's a smaller target and closer to your body. I'm sure at least someone had to have been wearing something with pockets.
theartists 5
Ever heard of pickpocketing?
NothernNightmare 18
But then there's always the problem of taking your phone out of your pocket for a second, then forgetting it somewhere. At least if it was in a purse, it's harder to forget the purse somewhere.
SneakyCaveman 13
It's a hell of a lot harder to steal out of someone's pocket than it is to grab a purse and run. I'd personally feel better knowing that I have something of value to me in a place where I'll most likely notice if it was taken right away and have a chance to do something about it.
lostinlabels 8
#9 He said harder, not impossible. He even gave some valid points. Also, have you* ever heard of using a full sentence properly?
ElmoSaysSquishy 28
I use my bra as a pocket when I don't have pockets. Never heard of anyone getting it stolen when It's in there.
theartists 5
17- No one said it was impossible. I'm just saying I think it's more likely to happen.
junkman6 22
Snatching a whole purse of goodies is harder than trying to fish a phone out of someone's pocket.... With thinking like that its No wonder that pawn shops were always so full in Hawaii.
gc327072 31
Why I wear a fannypack.
EyeCeYu 7
Maybe OP is with the family on the beach? Mother (in a swim suit) sun bathed while everyone else went swimming (in the water, cell phones in water don't mix). Bad guy steals purse while mom is sleeping and family in ocean. Well thats my guess, its most likely wrong, but who knows.
MDTeddy 13
pickpocketing is uncommon if you think about it. It is more common to steal a purse.
comeatmebroo6254 1
That is quite a coincidence.
Psych101 9
Not really. It's ironic, if that's what you meant.
comeatmebroo6254 1
Yes. That is what I meant.. I swear that part of my brain just doesn't work sometimes. :/
KelseyDaBoyz 21
This totally ruins the saying: "Mothers know best".
junkman6 22
I always thought it was " dad knows best, just agree with mom so she won't nag you"
lesbosexual 2
Ydi for relying on feminine products!
pcentral 17
Bummer :( Hope your phone was insured. **** both your lives...
MolesterStallone 13
I'd be protesting for a new phone!
Dixbfloppin 11
Who exactly would you protest against?
BeaterOfTheDrums 15
The mayor! *rabble rabble rabble* they took our phones!
annie_nk 23
I think that's knowing as irony.
annie_nk 23
oops *known
adrianasofias 3
Oh, the irony! Something similar happened to me, but with a backpack. Sucks. FYL, OP. I hope your mom gets you a new one.
MrKapono 4
You are so beautiful, where are you from? I'm Remington btw
sophie22_fml 8
40- Really? eHarmony didn't work for you?
alshygirl 14
That is so creepy
annie_nk 23
45-If I could like your comment 100 times, I would. This is really why I come here. The comments :)
Forest_Berry95 6
And thats the way the cookie crumbles