Miscellaneous: Today, I helped an elderly lady unscrew the cooling tank's cap...

By thoughtcrimeno1 - 06/07/2011 05:27 - United States

Today, I helped an elderly lady unscrew the cooling tank's cap from her smoking car. My reward? A scalding shower of toxic, pungent antifreeze that erupted moments after removing said cap. She didn't even thank me. FML

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By edhalen - 23/04/2009 07:47 - United States

Today, I pulled over to help a girl with her car. I thought my limited mechanic skills would help look like a hero. She only needed her coolant cap unscrewed. With top down, shirt off, I was confident as I got out of my car. 10 minutes later I left because I couldn't unscrew the f***ing thing. FML

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Thanks, lady

By Anonymous - 12/10/2017 23:15

Today, I made a cup of coffee for a lovely old lady on the dementia ward. She asked for quite a lot of sugar in her drink, but I didn't question it. The moment I gave her the coffee, she threw it all over me. While scalding my skin, it also stuck to me. FML

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By zazzleface - 09/04/2012 12:23 - United States - Bergenfield

Today, my mom was in the kitchen when her shirt caught on fire. Acting quickly, I poured my glass of water on her. Instead of thanking me, she yelled at me for making a mess. FML

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By anonymous - 20/06/2013 01:09 - United States - Houston

Today, I helped an elderly lady put a bookshelf in her car. She then thanked me by hitting me with her car as she drove out of the parking lot. FML

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Roofing hell!

By roofer - 31/07/2009 15:14 - United States

Today, I was working on a client's roof. Some neighborhood kids thought it would be hilarious if they knocked over my ladder. I was stuck on this roof in serious heat. I caught the attention of a pedestrian to come to my rescue. It was a little old lady. She gave me the finger and left. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/11/2013 17:12 - Ireland

Today, I was pouring boiling water into a cup, and I accidentally spilled it all over my hand. My mother responded by slapping me for getting water everywhere. My hand is scorched red, but thanks, I love you too, mother. FML

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FREAKOUT!

By peachesthepigeon - 19/01/2011 18:54 - United States

Today, at work, I helped out an employee who was having trouble. I even bought her a bottle of water. After the production manager decided to fire her on the spot, she went out in the parking lot and broke into several cars, including mine. FML

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By abrazama - 02/10/2009 14:20 - United Kingdom

Today, I went down to my accommodation office in fiery wrath, demanding that something be done about my three-days-cold shower. Looking dubious, they sent someone back with me. As soon as we got there he looked at me with deep pity and pulled the cord in the corner that activated the hot water. FML

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By spaaaarta - 25/07/2016 20:17

Today, I was washing my car, and I decided to be kind and to wash my elderly neighbor's car. As it turns out, her sunroof was open. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/10/2012 19:03 - United Kingdom

Today, I had to be treated for chemical burns, because my mother got the bright idea of using paint thinner to clean me up after I'd painted our living room. FML

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arminium 0

Wednesday 6 July 2011 11:58

dumb... just dumb. isn't that the first think we are taught about a car's engine? don't touch the radiator cap when it is hot, or if the car is smoking. YDI

VinegarStrokes 0

Wednesday 6 July 2011 12:26

Dude you TOTALLY deserved it!!! You're not supposed to unscrew the cap to a radiator right after it has over-heated for that exact reason. It also states it on the cap itself or right next to the cap directly on top of the radiator for idiots like you. If you can't read because you're illiterate then refer to the common knowledge that liquid evaporates when heated up and the steam that is created in the process then pressurizes because it's trapped in a container and is violently released when that container is opened. If you don't know about cars over-heating, can't read, and don't have common knowledge then you shouldn't be ******* around in such a harmful situation regardless of your intentions. So once again-you TOTALLY deserved it. Deuche bag.

Comments

Ugi 26

Monday 11 February 2013 16:53

About the first thing my dad ever told me about engines: Never unscrew the radiator cap when it's hot, it'll burn you. Sorry but that's so basic that if you didn't know that then you shouldn't have been opening the bonnet (hood). YDI

suntann3r 5

Monday 13 May 2013 3:39

I understand op may not know much about engines (obviously not-he/she unscrewed a hot radiator cap) but if you don't know what you're doing leave it alone! You totally deserved that.

RedNeckFamily 7

Monday 1 July 2013 7:50

Why the hell wouldn't you wait for it to cool down

AZN3473 8

Wednesday 11 December 2013 13:31

Dont help with things you dont know about...

Rianokami 22

Saturday 22 March 2014 15:54

YDI. Most radiator caps have visible, written warnings on them to not open them when the car engine is hot.

Ganjaman024 2

Tuesday 13 May 2014 4:13

Honestly, youre stupid. The radiator cap says "DO NOT OPEN HOT" every car company has to legally put that on the caps

hoosiergirl94 31

Wednesday 25 March 2015 5:33

You always let it cool first!!! I'm a girl and I even know that

cdncw 20

Thursday 28 May 2015 21:15

There's even a sticker on the radiator cap that says to make sure not to open it when the car is hot... I try to be respectful, but wow, you're a moron, OP.

iamdman 22

Wednesday 25 May 2016 16:29

it usually tells you not to do that right on the cap. I really hope you didn't get too tore up and it was good of you to stop and help and I hope you continue to do that. Just remember it isn't help if you don't understand the problem or the proper solution.