Work: Today, I was to give a business report to several important shareholders....

By socianx - 18/08/2013 21:23 - Albania

Today, I was to give a business report to several important shareholders. Right at the start, I broke into a coughing fit, then got so nervous that I froze up. When I tried to excuse myself, I tripped over my own feet. I'm now facing demotion for making the company look bad. FML

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By Anonymous - 31/03/2023 16:00 - United States - Portland

Today, I had to give presentation at work, for which I'd extensively prepared. However, as soon as I started speaking, I had a sudden panic attack and forgot everything I'd rehearsed. I stumbled through the presentation, feeling the embarrassment steadily grow in front of my colleagues. I almost passed out. FML

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By wheezy - 03/12/2013 17:28 - United States - Bay Springs

Today, while giving speech in class, I choked on my own spit and had a coughing fit while everyone stared at me intently. When I finally regained my composure, my teacher told me my time was up and to sit down. I hadn't even got finished the first paragraph. FML

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By not on life, that's for fucking sure - 25/10/2014 18:27 - United States

Today, I went to a big job interview. As I walked in, I tripped and fell flat on my face. Other highlights include my voice cracking multiple times, sweating profusely and getting uncontrollable nervous giggling. The interviewer eventually stared at me in disbelief and asked if I was high. FML

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By anon - 01/06/2018 01:30

Today, at work, I had a coughing fit so bad I actually shat myself. What felt like a gallon of liquid crap poured down my trouser leg onto the floor. I work in a competitive office and this happened in front of 30 spiteful coworkers who love posting pics online. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/03/2010 14:45 - United States

Today, I had to give a speech but I wasn't prepared. I decided to give it anyway. While giving the speech, I got so nervous I passed out. FML

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You laugh, you lose

By YOUFUCKINGFUCKSOCK - 03/11/2012 00:23 - United Kingdom - Gloucester

Today, I gave a big presentation at work, hoping to impress my boss and angle for a promotion. I was already nervous, but a co-worker at the back kept making goofy faces, causing me to repeatedly break into laughter. My boss accused me of being high, and suspended me on the spot. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/05/2012 20:38 - United Kingdom - London

Today, I was to give a presentation to several of my company's senior employees. The moment I stood up, I accidentally let rip a monstrous fart that lasted a good two or three seconds. When I tried to utter an apology, I clammed up and let out a whiny grunt. They were not amused. FML

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By WarMachine68 - 06/06/2015 19:19 - United States - Shawnee

Today, just before a job interview, I coughed so violently that I lost my voice. FML

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Can't show my face there again

By Anonymous - 26/01/2023 19:00

Today, I embarrassed myself not once, not twice, but three times in front of a coworker. I dropped something, they came to help; I got distracted and fell forward onto my knees, to only then nearly knock over an entire skid of boxes on to the both of us. I kinda want to quit my job. FML

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By burntloyalty - 26/03/2011 20:54 - United States

Today, I had such a violent coughing fit that my stomach emptied itself all over the floor while at my sales job. FML

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Monday 19 August 2013 2:01

He should appreciate the comedy act you just gave them.

Catkam623 27

Monday 19 August 2013 2:02

Lighten up you could've had a notification pop up to renew your pornhub subscription, life can always get worse.

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wisericky 12

Monday 19 August 2013 2:09

The company should have extended a large cane to pull you off stage.

curlytop101 23

Monday 19 August 2013 2:11

Sorry, OP. Better luck next time!

UnluckyGenius 21

Monday 19 August 2013 2:14

But everyone enjoys a good three stooges act! Wait- did you forget Curly and Joe?(Not sure if I got the names right..)

Slawter16 24

Monday 19 August 2013 2:19

I think it's Curly and Larry. I believe Curly was also known as Curley Joe. Something like that.. (I've never even seen the three stooges, I've only heard stuff about it years ago)

DrownedMyFish 18

Monday 19 August 2013 2:37

You're close. Their names are Curly, Larry, and Moe.

Slawter16 24

Monday 19 August 2013 2:53

I knew Moe was the one the original comment didn't mention, but I thought Joe was the middle name of one of them or something. O.o I don't even know.

UnluckyGenius 21

Monday 19 August 2013 2:55

Thank you all, I haven't watched any Three Stooges in 6 years.

bosox29 14

Monday 19 August 2013 7:07

Don't forget shimp! He was later added and took one of their places.

nnnope 26

Monday 19 August 2013 8:19

51 - you mean shemp? he was Moe's IRL brother (in case that wasn't obvious).

Sansational_ 18

Wednesday 2 March 2016 21:00

"Shimp."

HeartOfLead 24

Monday 19 August 2013 2:16

You didn't make the company look bad, you just made it look... funny?

gooddealjoe 7

Monday 19 August 2013 2:18

That's so stupid. Your superiors shouldn't have done that. Everyone makes mistakes.

RedPillSucks 31

Monday 19 August 2013 3:25

But some mistakes will cost the company customers and money. If OP is unable to handle a presentation then he should not be in a position to have to give one

Jared900DUmpling 30

Monday 19 August 2013 2:22

I don't see how anyone could click YDI. Nobody can prevent it on the spot, and its really bad that OP's job decided to blame him for it.

olpally 32

Monday 19 August 2013 2:37

Well, ****. I hope they don't demote you for having a little social anxiety. Not your fault.

asparagus12 21

Monday 19 August 2013 6:57

It is his fault for not having the coping skills required to be a functioning adult member of society. The business world is ruthless and he obviously isn't measuring up.