Drunk, Smells and Work: Protip: Don't

Protip: Don't

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - Canada - Winnipeg

Today, I tried using hand sanitizer to mask the smell of my armpits at work. Not only did it intensify the stench, my boss thinks I have a drinking problem, because I vaguely smelled of alcohol. I was too embarrassed to explain. FML

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By sdk2010 - 06/03/2012 17:05 - Canada

Today, I was fired from my job. My boss claimed it was because I smelled like alcohol, never mind the fact that my job was brewmaster at a beer company. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/02/2021 02:01

Today, I felt sick at work and tried to run to the bathroom with my hand covering my mouth, but saw a garbage can and removed my hand to let it loose. I forgot to remove my mask. FML

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By Drunk - 13/09/2010 23:40 - United States

Today, for the first time, I decided to just be myself at work. My boss thought I was drunk. FML

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By k…… - 10/04/2024 02:00 - United States

Today, it’s extremely hot, so showering and deodorant does fuck all for my odor. I thought I could get away with having my arms pressed to my sides at all times, but instead, a boy I don’t even know physically lifted my arms above my head and loudly declared that I stank. FML

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By tukker - 17/07/2009 23:14 - Canada

Today, my brother replaced my cologne with whiskey. I have a job interview and I smell like a drunk. FML

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Saturday 8 September 2012 21:57

Go to the bathroom. Take off your shirt. Wash under your arms with the hand soap.

griffins33 4

Saturday 8 September 2012 21:56

Deodorant maybe?

Comments

drkate25 30

Saturday 8 September 2012 23:09

I woke up to get me a cold pop... and I thought somebody was BBQing!

foshizzle82 7

Sunday 9 September 2012 4:37

Huh?

3pi 6

Saturday 8 September 2012 23:42

Honesty is the key op!

HMaxKing 3

Saturday 8 September 2012 23:43

The day before use apple cider vinegar under your armpits after you finish showering then use deodorant. It really gets rid of the smell for 24 hours.

IchimaruGin 5

Saturday 8 September 2012 23:44

Just say you used hand sanitizer for your hands. What's so bad about that?

RentaName 15

Sunday 9 September 2012 0:09

I think I would rather explain to my boss that I forgot deodorant than let him think I'm an alcoholic.

SeniorHaG 4

Sunday 9 September 2012 0:13

You deserve it for "deciding to use hand sanitizers for your armpits". You could've washed them with water....

Disobey_fml 13

Sunday 9 September 2012 0:20

Why the **** would you try that.YDI

SoultheWolf 19

Sunday 9 September 2012 0:20

I don't get how your boss thought you were an alcoholic because you smell of hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer smells of rubbing alcohol, not an alcoholic beverage...