Miscellaneous: Today, I was at my grandparents' house, when the power went out....

By itsgonnabealongnight... - 03/09/2011 20:52 - United States

Today, I was at my grandparents' house, when the power went out. Even though we were supplied with candles and flashlights, we still had to stumble around in the darkness. They'd left both the candles and flashlights in the pitch black, unnavigable basement. FML

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By iamlauraheremecry - 27/01/2011 05:11 - United States

Today, my power went out due to a huge snow storm. I was in desperate need of candles and flashlights. I had to walk to the store since the roads were closed. I walked 4 miles in the blizzard. When I got home, the power came back on. FML

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By idiot bro - 06/07/2014 18:04 - United States - Brunswick

Today, after a power outage at my house, my 14-year-old brother was genuinely confused as to why our flashlights still worked if we had no electricity. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/01/2017 23:42

Today, I was the last to go upstairs, so I had to turn off the lights. My tired brain decided to use my phone flashlight to check if all the lights were out. FML

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By Samuel - 21/05/2010 19:12 - Canada

Today, I woke up to find my power was out. After taking a shower in the dark and being unable to make myself lunch, my power came on two minutes before I had to leave for school. FML

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By Gina - 02/04/2010 11:33 - Thailand

Today, I was in the shops and the lights all of a sudden went out. I got really scared for no reason because it was pitch black and grabbed onto my mum's hand. When the light's got turned on I was holding on to a random guy's hand. FML

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Wifey

By Anonymous - 27/07/2012 02:55 - United States - Covington

Today, the power went out in my area. My wife and I were bored so I lit some candles, poured some wine, and left little to her imagination about what my intent was. We cuddled a while and as I leaned in for a kiss the power came back on. She was more excited that the WiFi was back than anything. FML

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By FUCKING POWER - 02/11/2013 21:41 - United States - Wixom

Today, there was a power outage at my apartment. I ended up deciding that the power wasn't going to come on any time soon, and that I should go to a hotel for the night. Just after I unpacked at the hotel, my neighbor called to say the power had come back. FML

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By Ouchies - 01/10/2009 22:31 - United States

Today, while cleaning up, I dropped a box of thumbtacks, spilling them all over the floor. As I fumbled to pick them up, the power went out. FML

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Brain fart

By jonjon - 13/06/2010 13:16 - United States

Today, after spending the evening with friends, I went home and realized that the living room light was on. Thinking someone was robbing me, I hid behind a bush. I got impatient and crept up to the door. Then I remembered that I'd left the light on before I left. FML

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By OhDeary - 01/08/2011 20:18 - United States

Today, our power went out due to some severe storms. My daughter, who is 18, asked me why the lights on the car still worked. FML

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Sunday 4 September 2011 0:24

Use your phone to find the candles and flashlight!

spaerro 8

Sunday 4 September 2011 0:23

Why the ****?

Comments

Feklfekl2222 32

Sunday 4 September 2011 0:28

Well you never expect to use them do you m

skatingalyy 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 2:27

where's the rest of your comment?! you can't just leave us hanging like that! D:

Feklfekl2222 32

Sunday 4 September 2011 13:08

There wasn't a rest of the comment but I'll make one up: well you never expect to use them do you. My grandma doesn't even have any she just borrows off the neighbours.

lawlwhut 5

Sunday 4 September 2011 0:29

Oh no. Can't find candles. D:

Sushimomo 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 9:23

What's a candle? Arn't they like, old school flashlights?

nickdunbar 8

Sunday 4 September 2011 0:33

You don't have phones?

beklyon 7

Sunday 4 September 2011 0:37

Get a free flashlight app and use that. :)

rockyraccoon28 8

Sunday 4 September 2011 7:55

or just turn the brightness up? flashlight apps are unnecessary. they don't do much more than a white screen can do.

leadman1989 15

Sunday 4 September 2011 8:30

The led on my phone is WORLDS better than a white screen.

RebekahBrooke 9

Sunday 4 September 2011 0:37

....why...?

PunkSk8ter 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 1:24

why what?

skatingalyy 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 2:30

I think she's asking why they keep the candles and flashlights in the basement.

BloodyDraven 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 0:40

they still make candles? jeez when the power goes out I use the flashlight app on my phone, lol

TheSchizoPsycho 5

Sunday 4 September 2011 1:09

What if ur phones dead???? Then what, dumbass?

Serythvalker 7

Sunday 4 September 2011 3:28

Uh, duh! You charge it :D

ladylecter 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 4:02

not sure if stupid or just trolling......

IAm1AwesomeChick 7

Sunday 4 September 2011 4:58

77, I hope you are joking.

mjninety 9

Sunday 4 September 2011 5:17

Flashlight app might be nice for a power outage, but candles are a must for all things romantic. FYL for missing out on candle lit evenings.

MissBunnyWillEat 11

Sunday 4 September 2011 8:18

Of course they still make candles! What would we put on birthday cakes if they didnt?! D:

itssnotfunny 24

Saturday 18 February 2017 2:15

Yeah, until your phone died because you can't plug it in since the power is out.

AsiaRoxxUrSoxx 9

Sunday 4 September 2011 0:42

Uhhh wow uhmm ur screwed.. I guess u all can just sit in the dark and play truth or dare ..

skatingalyy 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 2:32

omg truth or dare haha so middle school but I love that game! :D

A100893 30

Sunday 4 September 2011 0:42

Use your ipod or phone to navigate? There's gotta be an app for that.

BraBrando 0

Sunday 4 September 2011 0:53

The default Maps app on the iPhone will solve that. Just punch in the address of your basement and you'll get dir- Wait, that wont work.I thought I could use that app for everything.