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

Today, I accidentally set off an alarm at the school I work for. No one was there, I didn't have the code or password the company needed, my boss wouldn't answer his phone, 3 policemen interrogated me and asked for ID but realized I left home without my wallet. There was nothing I could do. I cried. FML

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By Meg - 15/07/2011 22:24 - United States

Today, I was on the elevator at work. As it descended, a roach started scurrying about around my feet. I freaked out and started screaming, hitting the panic button without thinking. Now I'm facing a hefty fine for using the panic button when there wasn't a "real" emergency. FML

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By KeithFFS - 21/10/2024 20:00 - United States

Today, I sneaked out of work early. I tripped over my own feet while walking up to my car. As I fell, I managed to hit the panic button on my car keys, setting off my car alarm while I lay flat on the ground in the parking lot. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/06/2024 09:00 - United States

Today, I accidentally left the store with a bag full of groceries without paying. I realized this halfway to my car when an employee chased me down, thinking I was a thief. Turns out, I had spaced out and walked out during a fire alarm drill. FML

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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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PUSH

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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Afraid of the dark

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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Bad boys bad boys, whatcha gonna do?

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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duckie227 22

Wednesday 27 January 2010 20:09

wow. I've almost hit ours too. we have white ones and most my crew don't knw what they are. maybe I should tell them...haha

jamiln123 0

Sunday 28 November 2010 10:22

lame

Kkkdawg 27

Saturday 9 March 2013 13:44

****. That's embarrassing. I pressed the panic button one time at my work by accident, but thought nothing of it cause the manager said they didn't work. About 10 mins later there were 5 cop cars outside and we got a phone call.

missnovocaine 14

Saturday 27 April 2013 7:18

Are you danisnotonfire by chance?

swaggyswagswag 17

Monday 8 July 2013 3:39

Haha they disabled most o the panic buttons at my work cause cashiers kept pressing them cause they didn't know what they were for and security got annoyed lol

Bored_asFuck 3

Monday 29 July 2013 21:01

Are you bu any chance, Danisnotonfire, coz he made a video about him pressing the Panic Button and got fired.

SmokinGuns 13

Wednesday 2 October 2013 16:03

They're supposed to show you where all the panic buttons are in case of emergency so its not your fault OP

namelessmonster 6

Saturday 28 December 2013 3:57

Was it labeled cause it should be.

MateRicks 18

Tuesday 28 January 2014 23:25

Is this dan

coolyjulie 2

Sunday 10 August 2014 18:25

DANISNOTONFIRE

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