Money: Today, I paid a locksmith $100 after I locked myself out of my...

By stuck - 07/11/2012 15:00 - United States - California

Today, I paid a locksmith $100 after I locked myself out of my apartment. All he did was hit it, and it flung open. It wasn't locked, it'd just got stuck. FML

I agree, your life sucks 11 285

You deserved it 23 985

November 11: Memories and smiles
Historical anecdotes with a light touch to commemorate with a respectful smile. More…

Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

By Ugh - 02/02/2017 16:00 - United States - Washington

Today, I locked myself out of my apartment. I've just realized that I could have spent $30 on an Uber or Lyft to my parents' place to grab the other set of keys instead of calling a locksmith and paying $280 for him to drill a hole through my doorknob, rendering all my keys useless. FML

I agree, your life sucks 7 198

You deserved it 4 379

By locked out - 27/11/2017 18:30 - United States - Marion

Today, I called a locksmith to unlock my car. He got it unlocked, but broke the handle so the door wouldn’t open. We had to break a window to get in. He still charged me his usual fee. FML

I agree, your life sucks 3 844

You deserved it 327

Keys, how do they work?

By Anonymous - 19/10/2020 01:56

Today, I had to call a locksmith because I got locked out of my apartment. It cost a total of $350 to break in and repair the lock. Not even 3 hours later, I dropped my only key in the sewer. FML

I agree, your life sucks 969

You deserved it 825

By Notthekeytosuccess - 12/04/2017 00:00

Today, I broke my key unlocking my dorm room. When I pushed the door open in frustration, the door opened with no problem. Turns out it was unlocked. FML

I agree, your life sucks 3 590

You deserved it 1 712

By Anonymous - 14/12/2012 23:12 - Denmark - Copenhagen

Today, I wanted nothing more than to go home and get into bed. While I was unlocking my front door, the flimsy key snapped off inside the lock. A locksmith was called out, who did nothing but sadistically guffaw at my misfortune and crack sarcastic jokes as he undid the lock. FML

I agree, your life sucks 23 878

You deserved it 2 650

By joser6969 - 29/10/2011 14:07 - United States

Today, I locked myself out of my own shop. And I'm a locksmith. FML

I agree, your life sucks 35 954

You deserved it 11 952

By Anonymous - 22/01/2016 19:00 - United States - Royersford

Today, I got locked out of my house. After trying unsuccessfully to jimmy the lock, I managed to climb in through the kitchen window. I soon found out I had an effect on the door after all; it won't open at all any more, even with the right key. FML

I agree, your life sucks 17 309

You deserved it 5 747

By TheComputerGuy96 - 22/05/2010 07:56 - Italy

Today, I was locked out of my house. After hours of trying to break the door, I found out I accidentally left a window open. The door, however, still needs to be replaced. FML

I agree, your life sucks 9 615

You deserved it 32 610

Stranded

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I locked my keys in my car. After looking for the spare key for hours, we called our insurance company, who then sent a "locksmith" with a wedge and a bar to open my car. All he did was break the driver and passenger doorhandles. My stuff is still inside. FML

I agree, your life sucks 44 942

You deserved it 3 668

By brandon - 10/01/2011 17:04 - Canada

Today, I spent 30 minutes trying to unlock my garage door. After shouting several profanities, my roommate walked up to me, turned the key the other way, and unlocked it. FML

I agree, your life sucks 7 629

You deserved it 33 371

yodas0da 12

Wednesday 7 November 2012 18:57

easiest $100 the locksmith ever made

Tsunami87 17

Wednesday 7 November 2012 18:47

I think it's time for you to start hitting the gym if you're stumped by an unlocked door.

Comments

Krajjan 9

Wednesday 7 November 2012 21:49

Neither is the time it takes to train yourself not to laugh in such people's faces.

gregkingsley 4

Thursday 8 November 2012 3:31

People like you provide job security for the rest of America. Thanks for doing your civic duty

TotallyAradical 14

Thursday 8 November 2012 4:00

If not his mind, his door is open.

panngp 5

Thursday 8 November 2012 4:03

You should learn from him. :P

samasara 20

Thursday 8 November 2012 4:40

If something even worse happens, now we all know you're just going to give up after little effort.

KiddNYC1O 20

Thursday 8 November 2012 5:11

You're quite determined...

kalbrek009 20

Thursday 8 November 2012 5:51

I voted ydi because you actually paid a locksmith $100 to do nothing...you ONLY pay them IF/WHEN they UNLOCK stuff (as in actual lock needed picking, door lock needs unlocking)...NOT hitting a stuck door to unstick it.

Lehk 9

Friday 9 November 2012 1:27

then the locksmith sues you then you lose then you pay 100 bucks plus legal fees and court fees and have a judgement for nonpayment on your credit. #WINNING

jenniferunicorn 5

Thursday 8 November 2012 7:17

you shouldve tried kicking it open first. thats what i did when my gramma locked me inside my room, yes my gramma locked me in my room because i wouldnt shower at 4:30. the door flung right open, left her speechless, and only costed about 15 bucks to fix the knob.