My roommate used up all the toilet paper. When you gotta go, you gotta go. I went. FML

So says someone at UC Berkeley FML, which has apparently been up since around Nov. 3. But the above comment, like a couple, seem to be general FML posts found across other campus FML sites—like at Stanford or Yale.

But here are some of the (few) for-sure Berkeley FML posts we found. Take them as you will.

I went to Berkeley undergrad for 4 years. Just when I thought I could escape, the ONLY law school I got into was Boalt. Now I’m here for 7 years. FML.

I didn’t get any work done today because I went to a football game and watched our team win. Why can’t I go to a school like Stanford where nobody cares about school spirit, even when we beat ranked opponents? FML

Yesterday, I decided to bike to class a little early so I could get myself a Frap at the Starbucks at West Gate. I then tried to balance said Frap on the handlebars of my bike.
Long story short — FML.

and our personal favorite,

Why does my major require me to know how to turn a function into a summation?! I’m not a fucking computer programmer. FML

Well, we’re sure you get the picture.

Image Source: Sabino . under Creative Commons
UC Berkeley FML [Site]
The Worst Days of Their Lives [Chronicle of Higher Ed] (may require CalNet login/subscription)

OK, fair enough. We’re still not convinced that sitting in a tree will gain anything besides extra police patrolling.

But wait! There’s more! SFist tipped us to another tree-related protest scheduled for tomorrow. Called “Toilet-Trees” (oh so clever), the protest calls out Kimberly-Clark for its clear-cutting practices in producing tissue and toilet paper. In the copy of the press release, SFist points to the claim that “there will be great visuals and photo opportunities!”

Oh shit. Take a look for yourselves:

Subject: Press Release 2/28 UC BERKELEY EVENT ON SPROUL PLAZA

FOR RELEASE:

This Thursday, the 28th, Greenpeace along with UC Berkeley student organizers will be hosting a “Toilet-Trees” event on Sproul Plaza on the Berkeley Campus 10am-2pm to alert students to the clear-cutting practices of Kleenex Brand’s parent company, Kimberly-Clark. This is the world’s largest tissue manufacturer and uses clear-cut wood sourced from ancient forests to make a product that millions of people use – and then simply throw away. Students all across the country have been organizing to send a clear message to Kimberly-Clark that sustainable universities will not buy their products. UC-Berkeley prides itself on being a sustainable campus, and we too want to send a clear message Kimberly-Clark that they will not get away with their clear-cutting practices – as students will unite our voices and stand up to them. Our event is designed to call attention to Kimberly-Clark’s practices and garner student support for passing a student resolution stating our concern regarding Kimberly-Clark’s practices.

There will be great visuals and photo opportunities!

We would love for you to come out.

Fortunately, SFist has confirmed that there will not be, as one might easily assume, more poop on campus property. Instead, Greenpeace and company will symbolically flush trees down toilets. Phew.

Image Source: Christine Borden
Free Speech Still Comes at a Price [Notes from the Field]
UPDATE: Greenpeace and UC Berkeley Students to Hold the Most Disgusting Protest Ever Tomorrow [SFist]