Today, as I was making instant hot chocolate from the hot water dispenser in the break-room at work, a coworker informed me that it was industrial "recycled" wastewater that was only supposed to be used for washing tools. Thanks. I've only been doing that every day for the past 8 months. 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 watched a coworker use an electric milk frother, lick it “clean”, then put it back in the break room drawer with the rest of the utensils. I had no idea it was her personal frother. I thought it was for everyone’s use, like the spoons, and I’ve been using it for days now. FML
Today, my colleague heated 1,5 liters of water, waited visibly impatient the several minutes it took to boil, made himself one cup of tea, then poured the rest down the drain. Maximum amount of time and energy wasted in one go? Check. FML
Today, at work I had to spend two hours cleaning up stinky toilet water. Why? Because yesterday, I forgot to turn on the septic tank pumps. The tank overflowed, and so did all the toilets. My boss is not happy. FML
Today, I heard on television that a body was found in my city's water reservoir. Word is that it was dead for over a week. I've been drinking and showering with that water. FML
Today, a pipe leaked in the store I work at. I had to smell sordid waste for more than 8 hours. FML
Today, one of my co-workers was fired after my manager discovered him pissing in the office coffee pot. I had three cups before I found out what had happened. FML
Today, I noticed that my coffee mug has a 'dishwasher safe' label. I've been hand washing it for a year. FML
Today, I noticed a thick layer of mold growing inside the straw of my water bottle. I use that bottle every day. FML
Today, I found out that a water pipe at my work had burst over the weekend. There is absolutely no water in the building, including the bathrooms. It's a 9-hour day, and I took a laxative this morning before I came in. FML
Today, I was running water for a relaxing bath. There have been some problems with the town's water for a while now, so I was pleased when the water looked so clear. Right as I thought that, however, the water instantly changed from crystal clear to shit brown. FML
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Top comments
Mirorbo 27
If you haven't gotten sick yet, I must bow down to you for surviving for so long.
dd809 9
How do you not notice something like that after that many months?
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dd809 9
How do you not notice something like that after that many months?
Mysanitywins 10
I think you'd just get used to it tho.
tsume24 3
look at the bright side - your immune system is probably comparable to that of Zeus by now.
MagicGiraffe 12
I don't see how something like that would end up in the breakroom though...
Keyman1212 14
If the water boils, it kills most if not all waterborne pathogens, so you should be good to continue. You might not want to, now that you know. Oh, and if all your coworkers were standing away from you giggling and making furtive glances towards you for the past 8 months, it's safe to say that they were laughing at you, not with you.
Cocainee 6
At least it was recycled instead of the real thing.
theybebitchin 4
What, you thought it was real sewage water?
iluvboobies 9
24 even if the germs are dead it doesn't automatically mean it's safe to drink, it could still be contaminated with heavy metals, pesticides, arsenic etc.
Pandaloverr 0
Maybe it's ur waste .. ?
EmiEvelyn 12
Because putting all of the above on the tools you handle is a good idea?
Mirorbo 27
If you haven't gotten sick yet, I must bow down to you for surviving for so long.
mynameis1339 0
Yeah man I'm sure she will servive a nuclear bomb attack and be able to survive by drinking radioactive water and eat zombies and she will still be 100% healthy I should go to sleep
Mirorbo 27
Even if you are tired, you just made my night. XD
MerrikBarbarian 9
lack of sleep makes for wonderful comic fodder however... XD
Mirorbo 27
Couldn't agree more. XD
azcardinals1307 2
give up your stomach for scientific research; they just might find something.
MikaylaRae 3
Don't ya think the OP would've read that?
thatnucca 36
Rethink, Reuse, Redrink, Recycle....
overthelimit 3
why would they put that in the break room if its not for drinking?
SugarRushxx 0
Exactly. Sounds like the coworker was just messing with OP.
itsmeyippie 0
The thing I am wondering is where are you in the u.s. To need hot chocolate, because Ohio is hot as hell :(
baseballplaya5 7
Wouldn't you have noticed in the taste?
CharlieeMurphy 0
How would he notice the taste when He's making HOT CHOCOLATE?
shanie123 10
Omg eww fyl
slushpup9696 12
What a constructive, thoughtful, and well-phrased comment!
asianswag 6
As well to you sir
jellitonoctopus 19
I'm craving frozen hot chocolate from Serendipity now.
asianswag 6
They could be lying.
robc32ca 4
Tool washing station wouldn't be in the break room
slick5880 22
Break room on a budget?
HomeAl0ne 20
yeah, they want all your hot water for themselves.
jouchebag 0
That's bullshit, you must pretty gullible.
mdizzl 6
shouldn't the taste have been off if it was recycled wastewater? how did you not notice that?
aikokohitori 0
If it's been heated to the boiling point, I think it's still drinkable.
texasjalapeno_fml 0
I confirm your statement boiling it would mean it is drinkable