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By failedmusician - 03/06/2009 10:06 - New Zealand

Today, my band went to play a set for the first time. I'm the drummer. All was going well, and then before our first song I threw the sticks in the air, went to catch them, and one hit me right in the eye. I couldn't continue playing. Now I have to wear an eyepatch. FML

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By suhleedah18 - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I was working on my computer when my dad walks in, pointing his finger at me like a gun. Before I could even ask, it turns out he was aiming a rubber band at me. The doctor says I'll be able to take off my eyepatch in a couple of days. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/09/2010 21:20 - United States

Today, in marching band, the guy in front of me backed up too far. As we turned, the back of his trombone hit mine, smashing it into my lip. I had to finish the song, sending blood down my horn. FML

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By stagedivefail - 19/08/2009 14:36 - Australia

Today, my band played its first real gig. It was going well, and I, the vocalist, thought it would be a good idea to stage dive. I underestimated the distance between the stage and the crowd and crashed into the floor. FML

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Hive_Node 2

Wednesday 3 June 2009 20:02

Learn to spin them around in your hands if you can't catch them.

jSOPURE 3

Wednesday 3 June 2009 20:03

Let's hope you guys are a pirate themed band. Arrrggghhh. =X

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LMFAO_FYL 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 22:00

Haha YDI for dame exact reason as #1. Douche. Hahaha

nightngale 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 22:01

It's all fun and games until someone's eye gets poked out.

e11e 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 22:03

That sucks but if the eyepatch is black then at least you look badass!

PhoenixElite 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 22:05

Ah, sorry about that... it was probably the adrenaline rush. FML.

twinkies4life 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 22:06

As a drummer, If you aren't 100% you can pull off something like that don't even try. YDI

darkelf06 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 22:07

oohh shit sorry dude 106: haha i was about to say the same. a pirate drummer

lovex3_fml 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 22:09

Hahaha awww. Make the whole band wear an eye patch with you and make it a fashion statement for as long as you need it :)

sumkid123 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 22:11

Yarrrr....That was stupid matey!

Katzilla_dances 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 22:14

Don't show off unless you know what you're doing, YDI

gothnotemo 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 22:15

Dude... Just no.. No...

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