At first, it was funny.  Then after spending a few more minutes on www.fmylife.com, better known as,  fmy life or FML, I got the feeling that people compete to see whose life is more f’d up. “No, I’m the biggest loser! Here’s proof!  Look at how many people agree with me!”

 

People vote their agreement of how bad each person’s life “sucks” and the tally is immediately available underneath the mini-shares from each FML contributor.  I’ve included 5 samples including their ”I agree, your life sucks”  or, even worse, their “you totally deserved it” scores for your “cynical” reading pleasure.

Maybe people get relief from sharing, but after awhile, it starts feeling like those conversations we have with friends where they run through their never ending stream of problems. Each problem leads to and reminds them of the next one – online, at least, it’s easier to get away.

FML’s fan page on facebook has over 1.1 million fans. They were the first to reach the one million fan mark according to www.InsideFacebook.com    It seems like we humans are gratified to find someone else who’s having a worse time of it than we are.  “At least, my life isn’t that bad.”  Really? Maybe we should put it to a vote. 

Something happens when I hang out with miserable or unhappy people. I lose energy. I physically droop and I get really, really tired. I worried that so many people were gobbling up negative energy on FML.  We need an antidote!

 

Luckily, I found one!   www.makesmethink.com  

 

I feel better already. Think of it as a way to counter-act too much heaviness.  From the website: “Inspired by the format of popular humor site, FMyLife.com (FML), www.MakesMeThink.com (MMT) was founded as a refined, thought-provoking alternative.”

 

In the spirit of providing something for everyone, here are five samples from each site starting with FML:  (hyperlinks refer back to FML or MMT – click to check most recent vote totals)

• Today, I left for college. I spent hundreds of dollars on clothes, bedding and other things. After packing my entire closet and everything else I needed, I left, only to have to head back home. My dad forgot to pay the first semester’s tuition. He said “Oh well, you would have failed out anyway.” FML   I agree, your life sucks (26,255) – you totally deserved it (1,200)

 

• Today, I was helping my mom pack for our family vacation. We were both talking about how excited we were, when she turns to me and says, “Would you be offended if I asked you not to come? It’s just... I want to have fun.” FML   I agree, your life sucks (24,898) – you totally deserved it (1,904)

 

• Today, I swapped seats with someone on a ferry so she could sit next to her friend. Minutes later, a child sitting behind me threw up on my head. The girl I had swapped with and her friend laughed hysterically as I wiped puke from my hair. FML  I agree, your life sucks (23,694) – you totally deserved it (1,312)

 

• Today, my best friend informed me that I could not be her maid of honor because I “wasn’t as pretty as the other bridesmaids” and she wanted her wedding photos to have “consistency”. FML   I agree, your life sucks (20,885) – you totally deserved it (1,128)

 

• Today, I had a stressful day at work and decided to go in the jacuzzi. I hadn’t used it for a year, so it was a little dirty. After I cleaned it, filled it up, and jumped in, I pressed the jets. Thousands of dead moths shot out at full speed towards me. FML   I agree, your life sucks (14,990) – you totally deserved it (3,484)

  

Yikes! Let’s switch gears to  Makes Me Think – Today’s Thought Provoking Life Stories 

• Today, I saw a pretty scary looking guy who had a tall blue mohawk and tattoos and piercings all over his body. He was helping my elderly neighbor take her trash down to the curb. My neighbor told me afterwards that the guy was just walking by and offered to help. MMT  #30   Aug 1, 2009 by Kerry – Happy – Yes, that made me think too! (1,105) – No, that made me sleepy. (65)

 

• Today, I met a cute white guy at a local bar. In conversation, he mentioned that he supports same sex marriages. I politely asked him if he was gay. He chuckled and said, “My mom supported the Civil Rights Movement. Do I look black to you?” MMT   #232   Aug 14, 2009 by Haley – Inspiring – Yes, that made me think too! (741) – No, that made me sleepy. (39)

 

• Today, I went ice skating. Everyone skating was young, except one guy in his mid-50’s. He kept falling down and smiling. All the kids laughed along with him. I asked him why he decided to skate today. He said, “I was at work earlier and realized I had never been ice skating. So here I am.” MMT    #255  Aug 15, 2009 by Dev – Happy – Happy thinking! (572)- No, that made me sleepy. (15)

  

• Today, after work, I got to my car and found a giant dent in my rear bumper. The jerk didn’t leave a note. Apparently, he was in such a haste to flee the scene of the crime that he didn’t even realize his license plate fell off his car. What goes around comes around. MMT   #108  Aug 7, 2009 by Shank – Miscellaneous – Happy thinking! (468)- No, that made me sleepy. (100)

 

• Today, I returned home after being stationed in Iraq for 9 months. While I was still in uniform, I went into an ice cream shop near the airport to get a milkshake. The girl behind the counter handed me my shake and said, “It’s on me.” “Thanks, you didn’t have to do that,” I said. “Neither did you,” she replied. MMT   #638  Aug 27, 2009 by SaintSerafina – Inspiring – Happy thinking! (301) – No, that made me sleepy. (26)

Whichever one you choose, please remember to make time in your day to have fun and laugh with your family and friends. It’s important for your physical, emotional and mental health.  We love your comments! Let us know what you think of these websites.  Maybe you have a story to share?

 

email:  cheryl@thatgirlisfunny.com

  

Cheryl Ragsdale  enjoys making life fun. Sometimes, mellow pleases her. Usually, grunge works. Mostly, laughing is what’s needed. Whatever your mood, you’ll find something interesting on  www.thatgirlisfunny.com

 
PS  alright, one more.  I can’t help it.  This last one is a candidate for Loser Anonymous.  Quick! Before they’re all gone, tear off one of those numbers for this poor soul.  He (or she) deserves it.

Today, I realized the person I had been habitually stealing bag lunches from at work made me a canned dog food sandwich. FML  I agree, your life sucks (411) – you totally deserved it (19,961)

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