Work: Today, I told my boss I could handle running the floor buffer....

By rubberduck1 - 16/11/2012 05:04 - United States - Mattoon

Today, I told my boss I could handle running the floor buffer. Thirty seconds in, I lost control and became pinned to the wall by its force. In my state of shock and embarrassment, I didn't realize the only thing keeping me trapped was my grip on the accelerator. FML

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By Alex - 31/08/2024 12:00 - United States

Today, I was alone at the office and having some fun spinning around in my chair. In my enthusiasm, I spun too fast, lost my balance, and crashed into the shelf behind me. The shelf didn't survive the impact, and I had 30 minutes to come up with a good excuse before everyone else came back from lunch. FML

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By master6 - 21/12/2018 04:00

Today, I was pulling in to my work parking lot gate, accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake pedal, ran through the gate arm. FML

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Slippery

By charliebravo77 - 09/12/2011 20:14 - United States

Today, I drove into the parking lot at work, and discovered too late that there were patches of ice everywhere. As I turned to enter my usual spot, I lost control of the vehicle, and despite my pleas, praying, and profanity, it glided straight into my boss's car. FML

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By NoPainNoGain - 05/06/2009 05:03 - United States

Today, while running on the treadmill at the gym, the girl next to me slipped and went flying back against the wall. Indecisive whether to get off and help her or to just keep going, I lost my focus and footing and flew back next to her. FML

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Sorry!

By Anonymous - 30/03/2012 14:42 - United Kingdom

Today, I got on the train with my bike, leaning it up against the wall. After a while, it began to slide down the wall and wobble, so I dashed out to catch it. As I ran for it, I slipped and crashed into it, knocking it into an old man and busting the rear brake. FML

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You deserved it 4 928

Fitness is overrated

By Frankie says relax - 10/12/2023 06:00 - United States

Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. As I was on the treadmill, I accidentally hit the emergency stop button. In my attempt to play it cool, I tried to pretend it was intentional and yelled, "I've reached my fitness goal for the day!" FML

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You deserved it 684

By lions214 - 11/01/2012 01:40 - United States

Today, at work at a store, I was sitting on the floor stocking a bottom shelf. A woman in a motorized cart did not see me, and ran over my hand. When I alerted her about what she had done she laughed. FML

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Impressive

By mikej1985 - 20/03/2009 17:11 - Canada

Today, I got to my underground parking garage at work and saw my boss pulling into a spot. I thought I would show him my reverse parking skills and decided to park beside him. As I was pulling in he opened his door to get out and I smashed into it, nearly running him over. FML

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You deserved it 70 347

By Anonymous - 24/10/2010 19:29 - United States

Today, I was at work, when I got bored and started spinning around in my chair for a little fun. As I was spinning, I went to grab my phone. I missed and sent my phone flying, hitting my coworker in the face. My boss witnessed the whole thing. FML

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You deserved it 37 676

By poop - 18/05/2009 17:25 - United States

Today, at work, I decided to try and impress this girl walking behind me by holding the door open for her. As she was walking through, I inadvertently pulled the door too hard. It slammed against the wall and ricochet back, hitting her right in the face. FML

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LemonandLime 13

Friday 16 November 2012 11:52

The force is strong with this one.

perdix 29

Friday 16 November 2012 12:03

I guess you're not "ready to rummmmmmble!" No, wait, that's Michael Buffer . . .

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LemonandLime 13

Friday 16 November 2012 11:52

The force is strong with this one.

MrForgetable 0

Friday 16 November 2012 12:06

Clear is the path to the dark side! :O

Rancor 5

Friday 16 November 2012 12:21

Fear leads to anger.

Inheritance 10

Friday 16 November 2012 13:43

Oh, young padawans in training, got to love them. YDI for thinking you could handle it with no completed training.

etoilenuit 15

Friday 16 November 2012 11:52

Haha yay I've never been first!

etoilenuit 15

Friday 16 November 2012 11:54

Fail..

ruabadfishtoo 0

Friday 16 November 2012 11:53

It's alright, OP. Sometimes these things happen.

shayshayshazam 14

Friday 16 November 2012 11:59

Yes! Just yesterday I trapped myself with a floor buffer! Wait... No I didn't.

ntd309 14

Friday 16 November 2012 17:13

3 - Dumbest comment ever

pickles1994 18

Friday 16 November 2012 20:46

Not the dumbest I have definitely seen worse... It's just not good.

ruabadfishtoo 0

Friday 16 November 2012 22:02

Well 30, yours isn't exactly the best either

partyguy95 5

Friday 16 November 2012 11:54

Better luck next time my friend

wannabemom 5

Friday 16 November 2012 11:54

Sounds like you've got yourself wedged between a rock and a hard place. Better luck next time OP.

boofgall 16

Friday 16 November 2012 13:44

Not really, when the solution is to just let go of the handle. Problem solved.

wannabemom 5

Tuesday 20 November 2012 14:26

No the act of being wedged between the wall (a hard place) and a buffer (a rock)... Sorry my comment was unclear.

Mideoyeo 12

Friday 16 November 2012 11:56

Its ok OP, this was probably your first time using a buffer!~

zandalee 19

Friday 16 November 2012 11:57

You forgot to eat your Iron Man food this morning didn't you OP.

codyjohn17 5

Friday 16 November 2012 16:16

That comment was a fail...

DoubleBlumpkin 4

Friday 16 November 2012 11:58

Oh well, I guess you can always be a janitor with limited duties. Stick to changing trash cans.

perdix 29

Friday 16 November 2012 12:03

I guess you're not "ready to rummmmmmble!" No, wait, that's Michael Buffer . . .

Hiimhaileypotter 52

Friday 16 November 2012 12:49

I'm surprised you were able to keep your grip after being slammed against the wall and pinned there, honestly.

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