Work: Today, I accidentally pressed the panic button under the register... - FML

By Anonymous - 31/03/2009 09:08 - Australia

Today, I accidentally pressed the panic button under the register at work. I didn't even know we had a panic button until the cops showed up. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/11/2010 05:37 - United States

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By Keldar - 19/08/2009 07:53 - United States

Today, at the gas station I work a lady called wanting to know the "password" and if I was okay. Thinking it was a prank I hung up. A couple of minutes later she called back, this time asking if I could see the cops outside and telling me I'd be alright. I saw four of 'em. I'd hit the silent alarm by accident. FML

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By Crap - 12/04/2016 16:48 - Canada - Toronto

Today, I was taking a dump at work at a nursing home. While reaching for the toilet paper, I accidently pushed the emergency button. The nursing supervisors broke into the washroom to help. FML

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By whoops - 08/07/2015 16:30 - Taiwan

Today, while visiting family in Taipei, I came across a large button that said "PUSH" on it. I was curious and pushed it. A deafening alarm then sounded for the next 10 minutes, attracting concerned neighbours and finally a security guard who informed me that I'd pushed a panic button. FML

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By Katie - 12/09/2023 10:00 - United States - Birmingham

Today, I went to the restroom at work, but I forgot the press on the button/timer because the lights were already on, then the lights turned off while I was in the stall. I had to finish my business and exit the pitch-black restroom while trying not to bump into anything or anyone. FML

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By yard sale 911 - 01/06/2023 09:00 - United States - Allentown

Today, our community is having a large collective yard sale. It's also the day my phone decided to somehow pocket-dial 911. I had to explain this to the officers responding and also to a lot of surprised shoppers and neighbors. I'm still extremely embarrassed. FML

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By picklemonger - 08/12/2011 19:58 - Canada

Today, I walked out of the store, car keys in hand, only to discover my car was missing. After a frantic search, I started to hyperventilate and a nearly had a full-blown panic attack. Then I remembered I walked to the store. I am an idiot. FML

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Bee4594 0

Tuesday 31 March 2009 16:44

Wouldn't they let you know there was a panic button in the first place?

Deviant_fml 5

Tuesday 31 March 2009 16:01

whoops...

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hkpc 0

Tuesday 31 March 2009 16:49

I did that too! Luckily we were able to cancel it before the cops came. I actually hit it while I was cleaning, then I realized it was there. haha. And Bee is right...why didn't any of us know there were panic buttons....? lol

vxjazz 0

Tuesday 31 March 2009 16:50

....The police should have been pretty ******......

lol_seriously 0

Tuesday 31 March 2009 17:00

You should have given the cops a nipple cripple.

aboveandbeyondav 0

Tuesday 31 March 2009 17:19

Why in the world would your boss/manager not tell you that there was a panic button? Seems sort of important... Ya know, in case someone tries to shoot you.

xMooMoox 0

Tuesday 31 March 2009 17:40

#14 Lol! If I worked at a place that needed a panic button I would want to know about it! Your bosses all suck!

cbeaith 0

Tuesday 31 March 2009 17:52

this is sooo not a legit fml.

dizzlewizzle 0

Tuesday 31 March 2009 17:56

Man, does anyone else agree that FML has lowered their standards? the last couple days haven't really been up to par....

EffMyL 0

Tuesday 31 March 2009 17:58

THIS is an FML? Seriously?

foolsangel 4

Tuesday 31 March 2009 17:59

Damn, you'd think a manager would tell a worker something like that. Otherwise, why even bother to have the button?

Joo_bean16 0

Tuesday 31 March 2009 18:25

What's the point in having the button if none of the employees even know it's there?

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