Video games, Gamers and Health: Carpe diem

Carpe diem

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I was so excited to play the video game I just bought, I decided to read the manual in the game. I went over the seizure warning and thought to myself, who the hell gets a seizure from playing a video game? Apparently I do. FML

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By omfg - This FML is from back in 2019 but it's good stuff

Today, I was introduced to Minecraft. I haven't blinked in 5 hours. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/11/2013 19:05 - United States - New York

Today, my boss's obese bully of a grandson had a seizure. Being the only physician around, I had to rush in to tend to him. Except it wasn't a seizure as such. My daughter had found my taser and used it on him. FML

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The cycle begins

By seriously? - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United States - Pickerington

Today, I was trying to explain to my mom that I've been having panic attacks. I ended up having a panic attack from talking about having a panic attack. FML

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Not the smartest

By ugh Buck! - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I was watching a movie on TV. One of the characters has the same name as my dog, and when his name was called, my dog got so excited that he jumped face-first into my TV. FML

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You deserved it 4 551

Distracted

By LonelyAngel22 - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff

Today, out of curiosity, I took an online test to see if I have ADHD. Halfway through, I got so distracted and bored that I gave up. I guess I know the answer then… FML

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Smoking is so cool

By Burnt - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I accidentally set my hair on fire while lighting a cigarette. I panicked and put it out by slapping myself in the face. FML

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Panic in the streets

By Insane Guy - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, at work, I jumped under my desk in fear of a nuclear missile attack when the firestation next us let out its new awareness siren. I think I'm going insane. FML

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You deserved it 8 064

By Ohwhy - 27/10/2012 11:53 - United Kingdom - Liverpool

Today, as I waited to fly home, a very attractive woman smiled and gestured towards the seat next to me. However, a hyperactive child and his mother barged past into said empty seats. The woman really hit it off with the guy behind, while I was stuck listening to a kid scream at Angry Birds. FML

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Caught off guard

By dooommage - This FML is from back in 2008 but it's good stuff - France

Today, I was teasing my cat with a piece of string when suddenly my phone rang. I answered it with one hand and put the string down with the other onto my lap. The beast seized the opportunity to spring, claws out, onto my privates. FML

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I'm OK!

By MAC. - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - Canada - Toronto

Today, I slammed the car door on my head while I was getting in the car. If that wasn't bad enough, my boyfriend is convinced I now have a concussion and insists on waking me up every hour to make sure I'm still alive. FML

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Win_fml 0

Sunday 14 June 2009 9:39

Heed the warning, bro. They don't make this shit up.

fakkumairaifu 14

Sunday 14 June 2009 9:43

When will people remember this? Just because ALL THE FMLs AUTOMATICALLY start with "Today", it doesn't mean that they happened the same day! Anyway, that sucks a lot, especially if you're a big gamer - I'd be bummed if it were me. I'm curious about what game it was now, though.

Comments

budd28 0

Sunday 12 June 2011 19:13

Lol that's crazy I never had a seizure but I have to take like 5-10 mins to redeem myself from the excitement of a new game

nuggin0917 1

Monday 26 September 2011 4:28

Nyannyannyan

KeiIshiyama 10

Wednesday 28 September 2011 7:29

#107, the most common/commonly stated reason for epileptic seizures from a video game is due to the colors, lights and effects. Wildly flashing lights/colors and dazzling effects can have an effect on the brain whether or not you do have a history of epilepsy, although it is MUCH more common with people who do have histories.

Turock27 7

Thursday 29 March 2012 4:45

Dance Dance Revolution!

yaya1213 6

Monday 9 April 2012 21:05

The lights can cause someone to get a seizure.

alliem199521 10

Saturday 3 November 2012 4:01

Oh and dumbass people with epilepsy. Dur da dur. The flashing lights arent a hint hint to a seizure? U deserve it fucktard.

Orhugs 11

Monday 19 November 2012 8:59

I do too bro :/

conholio33 28

Saturday 10 January 2015 15:52

*Reads all the epilespy related comments* well im going to throw my fee cents in this pool..... I have had epilespy my entire life and never had a problem with video games but in other areas i have issues, there are days were i lose my memeory and walk around not knowing anything i can last from 1day min or until my brain decieds to come back...... Epilespy is diffrent from person to person, so (in my opinion) unless you have epilespy, please read up on it before trying to comment about it