ashley anne
You what now?
Today, I was called a wimp for getting a sunburn. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
anonymous
United States
Today, I was badly sunburnt even after making it a point to apply a lot of sunscreen. My coworkers thought it amusing to slap me every chance they get. FML
Bunsofpain
United States
Today I got sunburned on my cheeks. This wouldn't be too bad if they were the ones on my face. FML
Username
United States
Today, I went to an amusement park with my family. I was the only one who put on sunblock, and the only one who got a sunburn. FML
Anonymous
United States
You're not supposed to eat it
Today, I used sunscreen on my face. Said sunscreen was expired and I had an allergic reaction. FML
whitey
Australia
Today, I went to the beach. After applying sunscreen liberally and doing my best to stay out of the sun, I came home with the worst sunburn I have ever had. I almost needed to go to the hospital. I am officially too pale to be allowed outside in summer. FML
Snow White
Soft as snow
Today, I'm so pale that I managed to get a sunburn while sitting in a bus. FML
Anonymous
Paul Blurt
Today, I had various items thrown at me all day at school, one one of which was a ruler that landed flat on my back where I had blistered and peeling sunburn. I yelped, "Motherf***er!" because of the pain, and I was the one given detention. FML
anonymous
United States
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
Username
United States
Today, after applying sunscreen to myself every two hours, I still got sunburned. Through my clothes. FML
CasperTheFriendlyGhost
This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff
Los Angeles, United States
Sunny day
Today, I was told to rub in my sunscreen because I looked like a ghost. I wasn't wearing any. I'm just that white. FML
Top comments
Chazzster 32
I have a suspicion that OP was called a wimp not for getting the sunburn, but instead for how they acted AFTER they got the sunburn… Not everyone deals well with pain, especially if this is the first time they got a major sunburn. OP, I recommend Aloe Vera gel if the sunburn is still bothering you - I soothes the burning… OP in the future, know your own body’s tolerance for exposure to the Sun. If you have to be out in the Sun and you are susceptible to sunburn ideally wear a hat to protect your face and use sunscreen. Be aware that even on overcast days the UV rays from the Sun that cause the tanning and the burning still come through. Also being on the water seems to increase the likelihood of burning such as swimming and boating. While we need sunlight in reasonable amounts for health, too much all at once results in a burn. And a lifetime of often doing that results in a higher probability of skin cancer.
JasonThorn 23
"What did you think I could do? TALK my way out of it?"
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RichardPencil 32
You got burned by a little, yellow dwarf star, wimp? How are you gonna make it around a red giant? I guess wimps aren't going to make it in intergalactic space travel!
JasonThorn 23
"What did you think I could do? TALK my way out of it?"
Chazzster 32
I have a suspicion that OP was called a wimp not for getting the sunburn, but instead for how they acted AFTER they got the sunburn… Not everyone deals well with pain, especially if this is the first time they got a major sunburn. OP, I recommend Aloe Vera gel if the sunburn is still bothering you - I soothes the burning… OP in the future, know your own body’s tolerance for exposure to the Sun. If you have to be out in the Sun and you are susceptible to sunburn ideally wear a hat to protect your face and use sunscreen. Be aware that even on overcast days the UV rays from the Sun that cause the tanning and the burning still come through. Also being on the water seems to increase the likelihood of burning such as swimming and boating. While we need sunlight in reasonable amounts for health, too much all at once results in a burn. And a lifetime of often doing that results in a higher probability of skin cancer.