Money: Today, I managed to get a €5 note tangled in the zip on my purse.... - FML

By MoMoneyMoProblems - 07/08/2014 08:23 - Ireland - Dublin

Today, I managed to get a €5 note tangled in the zip on my purse. I couldn't open it without ripping it to shreds. FML

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Today, I saw a dime on the ground. When I bent down to pick it up, my $80 dollar pants ripped. FML

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Today, my mum decided to teach me a lesson about carelessly leaving my wallet about. She left it on the floor so our puppy could use it and its contents as a chew toy. I was almost impressed to discover that he can eat three £20 notes and still have room for debit cards. FML

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Today, I ripped my old, worn underwear while trying to pick a wedgie in public. Half ended up in my hand. FML

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By choup - 07/11/2008 21:02 - Australia

Today, I went to have a drink with my friend. On the way I withdrew 20 bucks and when I arrived at the bar I realised I had taken my credit card but not the banknote. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/10/2024 07:00 - United States

Today, I carried my golf bag from the club house to my car. When I got there, my rear pocket got caught in a zipper on the bag. I couldn't get them separated. I had to take my pants off to fix it. Yes, three couples walked by, pretending not to notice. Had it not happened to me, I would not believe this story. FML

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By brokeandcardless - 13/01/2016 12:15 - United Kingdom - Cardiff

Today, my card got declined at Subway, so I walked to the nearest cashpoint thirty minutes away to frantically figure out how much cash I had in my card. As I went to pull my card out of my purse, it slipped from my grip and fell into the sewer. The guy behind me snorted with laughter. FML

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Drizl 17

Thursday 7 August 2014 18:18

Well at least it wasn't worth much more than 5€!

farleytb42 11

Thursday 7 August 2014 18:18

Don't you have a wallet to prevent that from happening?

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vikky538 28

Thursday 7 August 2014 22:02

please take good care of your money...

daydreamer244 13

Thursday 7 August 2014 22:50

It always sucks when that happens! There's always a moment when you're thinking "should I unzip it or leave it..." but hey, at least it was only 5€. :)

91hayek 31

Friday 8 August 2014 1:22

At least it wasn't a fly and at least you aren't a guy; I'd rip all the money in my wallet to shreds if it kept me from ever having to face that danger again.

ZombieSazza 34

Friday 8 August 2014 2:23

Take the €5 to a local bank and explain what happened, they should exchange it for you.

thatonechick321 1

Friday 8 August 2014 4:44

wow. you're crying about USD $7? i make about that in 1/4 hour. dont sweat it momoneymoproblems.

hellphone_fml 37

Friday 8 August 2014 4:46

congrats on a job where you dont care if you waste 7$. Not everyone has that luxury.

Stellarum 8

Friday 8 August 2014 16:52

Do you even realise that salaries vary A LOT from country to country? Where I live, it takes more than a whole day to make 7 dollars in minimum wage. Not everyone has those luxuries, #45.

leeloo900 9

Friday 8 August 2014 18:05

Because everyone has the same salary, right? With all due respect, please get over yourself. You say that because you're probably a doctor or a lawyer and never had to do without anything in your life. You just wait someday, with your mentality, your world will come crashing down. Then YOU will be the one crying for 7 dollars.

cjwayy 22

Friday 8 August 2014 5:07

How much is that in USD?

Steffi 26

Friday 8 August 2014 10:10

Google it or read the previous comments.

hobojo69 23

Friday 8 August 2014 9:08

Not to sound ignorant or anything but how much is that in dollars, just to put it into perspective

PaulieXP 16

Friday 8 August 2014 21:08

Why do people not follow the romanian example? Our banknotes are made from a type of plastic..not only are they notoriously difficult to tear but they are also much harder to counterfit

fordneagles 34

Saturday 9 August 2014 2:08

Polymer notes for the win :) couldn't tear one of those buggers if you tried, and I've never seen one get stuck in a zip either

Schobot 10

Monday 11 August 2014 19:23

contact your bank and fill out a form and get a new €5 show a bit of your damaged note

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