Embarrassing, Motorbike and Transportation: Biker troubles

Biker troubles

By Crotch_Rocket_Rider - 06/10/2009 17:33 - United States

Today, when approaching a stop light on my motorcycle, I went to extend my left leg as usual to balance when stopped. Apparently my shoelace loop got wrapped around the shift lever and "tied" my shoe to the bike. It's hard to look cool when you fall over for no apparent reason at a stoplight. FML

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By Moon-chan - 30/06/2019 00:30 - Netherlands

Today, I was cycling home. On the way, my laces got stuck in the bicycle pedals and I couldn't move the foot that got stuck. The bicycle fell over, with me attached to it. Everyone was looking at me like, "What are you doing?" FML

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Flailing

By Anonymous - 04/05/2024 16:00 - United Kingdom - Leeds

Today, I tried to be eco-friendly and ride my bike to work for the first time. I made it approximately three minutes before getting my shoelace caught in the gears, sending me crashing to the ground in a spectacular display of uncoordination. Now I have a sprained ankle and a newfound appreciation for cars. FML

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You deserved it 323

By Anonymous - 07/06/2019 12:17

Today, I was having motorbike lessons. We were parked by the side of the circuit when one side of my gloves dropped on the ground. I tried to pick it up without getting off the bike. I lost balance, fell off the bike and the bike landed on my leg, trapping me. FML

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By Kira - 24/04/2015 17:09 - Canada - Halifax

Today, I was spending some time alone out in the countryside, when I glanced at my boot. I saw a snake, screamed, ran like hell for my car, tripped over my own feet, and smashed my kneecaps. Upon further inspection, I realized the "snake" was my loose shoelace. FML

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You deserved it 13 578

Keep moving

By Jerem88 - 06/08/2024 09:00 - United States - Nassua

Today, as I was stood on an escalator, my shoelace got caught in the step. Panicking, I tried to pull it out, but my shoe came off. I had to awkwardly hop back down the escalator to retrieve it while everyone around me in the mall watched. FML

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You deserved it 144

Thwack

By Anonymous - 18/01/2016 14:24 - Philippines - Philippine

Today, while entering in my college building, I noticed that my right shoelace was untied and I tied it. I didn't realize that just in front of me was a metal beam until I hit my head hard on it and a loud, reverberating sound was produced. Many people saw what happened. FML

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Classic

By anonymous - 22/04/2011 10:50

Today, I was on the train to work. I was up late the night before, causing me to doze off. When I woke up, I was at my station. I stood up, went to walk out of the door and fell flat on my face on a platform full of people. Someone had tied my shoelaces together. FML

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By anonymous - 29/03/2016 22:50 - United Kingdom - Oxford

Today, while riding my bike in the rain to a counselling appointment about my depression, my shoelace came untied and got caught around my pedal, causing me to go flying off my bike directly in a huge muddy puddle right in front of a busy street of people. No one offered to help me. FML

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You deserved it 1 717

By Mangled Shoelace - 02/02/2017 23:00 - United Kingdom - Renfrew

Today, I embarrassed myself by screaming for help in a crowded mall when my shoelace got stuck at the top of the escalator. Someone behind me kicked the shoelace and it came out easily. FML

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You deserved it 2 099

Panic on the streets

By ELparano - 29/12/2012 01:21 - Canada

Today, I was driving without my seatbelt on, when I noticed a police car approaching. I panicked and desperately fumbled around for my seatbelt, only for them to pass by with just a funny look. Then it hit me that I was riding my motorcycle. FML

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pancakes_n_syrup 0

Tuesday 6 October 2009 23:04

Well at least you tried... I would have just watched and said FHL to the person inside

DameGreyWulf 0

Tuesday 6 October 2009 23:08

...You ride crotch rockets? Or should I dig my mind out of the gutter? Anyway... Pictured this and laughed hard.

Comments

tony8pie 0

Wednesday 7 October 2009 21:30

You should try actually BEING cool rather than just looking the part...

thumb_biter 0

Wednesday 7 October 2009 22:27

DUDE HAPPENS TO ME ALL THE TIME lol it's so annoying

dieanne 0

Thursday 8 October 2009 1:58

hahahaha wow. there are some funny comments on this fml. Oh and harleys are not the only "real bikes" btw, haha infact I think harley's should be reserved for ppl over the age of at least 40. It's ok to ride ur bike with your sneakers, there's nothing wrong with that, you just have to be more careful. And please ALWAYS Wear a Bike Helmet & Jacket (at the very least).

TheKitsune 0

Thursday 8 October 2009 2:11

YDI for not wearing proper gear on a motorbike. Maybe next time consider that you're lucky your foot didn't come off.

giganticbrain 0

Thursday 8 October 2009 2:30

haha I can only imagine how "uncool" one might look after such a catastrophe. At least you tried. I guess. Kinda.

Don_fml 0

Friday 9 October 2009 5:40

You were wearing shoes? Shoes that lace? Not boots? Then YDI. Wear your gear. I've seen feet torn off at the ankle (fragile joint) from motorcycle accidents, which could've been prevented by wearing adequate foot protection.

xXArchangelXx 0

Wednesday 21 October 2009 3:41

Man that blows. I ride a motorcycle so I can see how that would be embarrassing. FYL

killerguitar007 1

Monday 26 October 2009 3:24

Lol Lesson 1: wear shoes apropriate for motocycling (Duh) Lesson 2: Learn that motocyclists arn't cool. People who drive Lamborghinis and Ferraris .etc. are.