Awkward, Thief and Money: Great timing

Great timing

By alo1434 - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I got mugged. As the guys who took my purse were about to walk away, my cellphone rang in my pocket. FML

I agree, your life sucks 44 010

You deserved it 3 372

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By Tanner - 16/07/2011 06:23 - United States

Today, I got mugged. I also got an extra kick in the face for not having money in my wallet. FML

I agree, your life sucks 38 450

You deserved it 3 684

By Anonymous - 07/12/2010 16:09 - Guatemala

Today, I got mugged. After taking my cell phone, the guy politely said: "Thanks. Have a nice evening. Be careful on your way home." FML

I agree, your life sucks 38 119

You deserved it 3 177

Adding annoyance to almost injury

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

Today, while I was walking to my car, I was mugged. Not only did they take my phone, wallet and watch, the extra few minutes taken in my journey meant that when I got to my car, I was given a parking ticket. FML

I agree, your life sucks 52 778

You deserved it 2 828

By sorrystupid - 02/06/2015 07:42 - United States

Today, a man tried to mug me. I actually apologized to him for not having my wallet on me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 30 482

You deserved it 5 296

By Anonymous - 12/01/2011 04:04 - United States

Today, while going to work, I was mugged. On the way back, I was mugged. FML

I agree, your life sucks 43 608

You deserved it 3 719

By pooraf - 04/08/2016 14:42 - United States - Urbana

Today, I got mugged. I almost felt sorry for him: he got a $15 cell phone, a frozen debit card, a credit card with only $50 of credit left on it, and no cash. FML

I agree, your life sucks 15 358

You deserved it 1 618

By americanized - 22/11/2010 15:25 - Denmark

Today, I helped two people find the central station on my way home. As a thank you, they mugged me and stole my wallet and iPod Touch. FML

I agree, your life sucks 33 022

You deserved it 4 146

By seriously though - 22/02/2014 05:48 - United States - Littleton

Today, I arrived at the airport only to find my suitcase was lost and my 3 weeks worth of clothes and supplies gone. All I had left was my wallet and carry ons. Upon leaving the airport I was mugged. FML

I agree, your life sucks 54 903

You deserved it 3 577

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By irony, huh? - 20/10/2019 14:00

Today, I got mugged. For an actual mug. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 393

You deserved it 109

By unluckysamaritan - 15/10/2016 08:51 - Sweden

Today, someone stole my purse and phone while I was giving CPR to someone who had a heart attack on the subway. FML

I agree, your life sucks 15 498

You deserved it 984

just_a_dude_ 0

Thursday 23 June 2011 18:54

should've answered it and said "oh thanks I almost forgot to give them my phone with the tracking device ".

Jbfu 0

Thursday 23 June 2011 18:55

damn telemarketers, do they ever call at the right time?

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sillycp99 0

Friday 24 June 2011 23:54

.... 2 muggers WALKED away? cocky.

seeunexttuesdays 6

Saturday 25 June 2011 5:37

who has the sound other phone on anymore? it's called vibrate or silent haha

missy1228 2

Saturday 25 June 2011 7:25

just say hey I will call you back I'm getting mugged or chello I'm tee bit busy i'm getting mugged call ya back later?

Xx_Dakota_xX 1

Saturday 25 June 2011 20:54

wouldn't be able to call them back muggers would steal her phone

betabdishoo 0

Saturday 25 June 2011 21:30

I dont get it, why's that bad

iridebmx 0

Sunday 26 June 2011 8:40

i bet it was a friend that wanted to see what you where up to lol

theUBERcomment 1

Monday 27 June 2011 0:58

notice "ABOUT to walk away." I'm pretty sure that means they DIDN'T LEAVE YET. so they TOOK her PHONE.

Enigmax2514 7

Monday 27 June 2011 5:41

wrong place wrong time that sucks

dpaul 0

Monday 27 June 2011 20:31

noob

bigbadjake 0

Saturday 9 July 2011 16:12

what muggers "WALK" away?!?

Kate1453 6

Friday 29 July 2011 4:32

purple phone??

Makeymae 0

Wednesday 13 July 2011 1:57

it would be funny if the muggers butt dialed her!!!!!

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You deserved it 15 074

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I agree, your life sucks 40 191

You deserved it 4 109

Today, while waiting for my train, I was listening to a voicemail message on my phone. Out of nowhere, a stranger came up to me from behind and screamed "DELETE!" into my ear. His voice command deleted my message. FML

I agree, your life sucks 35 948

You deserved it 4 610

Today, at midnight, I heard my son calling for his mom. I stopped by his room and asked him what was wrong? He didn't tell me. Instead, he said: "Oh, I don't need you." FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 881

You deserved it 216

Today, I was feeling confident enough to approach a guy by asking the bartender if I could buy him a refill of whatever he was drinking. He was drinking water. FML

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You deserved it 5 758

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You deserved it 102

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You deserved it 421

Great timing

Same thing different taste

Adding annoyance to almost injury

Alexa, play "Ironic" by Alanis Morrissette

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