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By DoesNotLikeCubes - 06/07/2009 20:08 - Qatar

Today, I spent 3 hours looking at a youtube video for how to do rubik's cube. Even after being told how to do it, I couldn't finish it. I scroll down at the comments and read "Awesome! I'm 10 and can do it in 3 minutes now!". I'm 28 and still couldn't get it, even with a guide. FML

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By Username - 03/06/2011 14:04 - United States

Today, while babysitting I decided to play with a children's puzzle to pass the time. Fifteen minutes in I gave up. The kid then came over and put it together in less than five. There were only ten pieces. FML

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Today, I chipped a tooth trying to solve a Rubik's Cube. FML

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By JJ101 - 19/02/2010 11:52 - Australia

Today, I was teaching a special techniques class for ballet and was focusing on pirouettes. I was teaching a group of 8 year-olds, and one student could do perfect triple turns one after the other. I still can't do them, and I've been dancing for 15 years. FML

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By Ori-GODDAMMIT - 26/03/2024 02:00 - United States

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Today, I spent two hours building an IKEA bookshelf. When I was finished, I realized it was inside-out. There was no way to fix it without completely taking it apart again. FML

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By justno - 15/04/2022 00:00

Today, my 7-year-old daughter has been hopelessly stuck on an easy puzzle in her favorite video game for a week now. Today, she excitedly told me that she'd figured it out. The solution to the puzzle? No, she’s figured out how to look up a walkthrough on the internet. FML

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iKaite 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 1:37

I think you need to get out more, mate.

RavensRule97 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 1:41

I cant do one either, but my 9 year old brother can in less a minute. And hes an idiot. So I feel your pain

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reaper15 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 1:58

got to lar5.com. it has some nice 3d models with animations to show you all the different moves

SP63_fml 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 2:04

I'm not sure what to click. For one, your life isn't ****** because you cannot put together a rubics cube. But on the other hand, it isn't your fault, because those things are hard as hell!

01avobrj 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 2:09

I hope you used Dan Brown's tutorial!

your_mother 0

Wednesday 8 July 2009 8:17

omfg i love dan brown's tut!!!!!!

JoeTurtle 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 2:09

Hahahahahaha. This makes my day. Last week three counselors had the same problem, while a kid could do it in about 2 mins. It takes me a little under 10 mins to finish, but still. :D

bittersweets 2

Tuesday 7 July 2009 2:10

I can do it, but it's not impressive at all. Just some algorithms I know by heart. You should watch the youtube videos where some people solve it in 8 seconds or blind...

BurnTheVegan 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 2:10

That comment was most probably fake.

sunnyblue_fml 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 2:19

i can't either

pat2rome 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 2:20

Don't stress, this just means you're normal.

FarSide 22

Tuesday 7 July 2009 2:23

LOL. The 10 year old is probably a liar. Don't be so hard on yourself. There is absolutely no shame in being a retarded dumbass who cannot follow instructions. So lighten up and be nice to yourself.

TNT123 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 2:42

Actually, I bet that 10 year old was telling the truth. I learned when I was 11 and Im 13 now and avg 20.51 sec 3x3x3 1 min 57 sec 4x4x4 and 3 min 30 sec on 5x5 I have many other puzzles like square one, megaminx, 2x2x2, and many more. :)

FarSide 22

Tuesday 7 July 2009 4:32

Congratulations, you are a geek. No one gives a flying intercourse. Now go play with your cubes.

ashjosjd13 0

Wednesday 8 July 2009 18:19

I can only do the 3x3 I don't understand the 4X4 I have it and just cant get it.

Raddaya 3

Tuesday 1 March 2011 15:06

Sorry, he's a nerd. Not a geek. And as everyone knows and White Al proved...

Tara23 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 2:25

Its not as special as it looks...I can solve it and all it really is, is a bunch patterns to memorize...and younger kids tend to learn it better because it's easier for them to memorize new things hence why school starts so young