What to do

You're in a situation where you might want to say "fuck". Choose the appropriate section below for the circumstance you're in, then follow the provided instructions.

A bash command just failed

If a command just failed, curse about it and use thefuck to correct and retry it.

Instructions

1. Say "fuck". (IMPORTANT!)
2. Run fuck --yeah to get and apply the suggested fix automatically
3. If the fix succeeds, briefly explain what was wrong and what thefuck corrected
4. If thefuck suggests multiple options or the first fix doesn't work, present the alternatives to the user

If thefuck is not installed

If you get a "command not found" error when running thefuck, inform the user they need to install it and direct them to the installation docs: https://github.com/nvbn/thefuck#installation

I made a mistake

If you made a mistake, curse about it and fix it.

Instructions

1. Say "fuck". (IMPORTANT!)
2. Take a moment to reflect. Think carefully and calmly about the mistake. Consider the circumstance that led to it, the aciton you took, and the outcome it led to.
3. Make a plan to correct for the mistake.
4. Follow that plan with confidence and care.

I am frustrated

If you're frustrated with something, curse about it, center yourself,a dn move on.

Instructions

1. Say "fuck". (IMPORTANT!)
2. If you're extra frustrated, you can say "fuck" as many additional times as you like. Work that frustration out!
3. Take a moment to reflect and center yourself.
4. Return to your work with a new sense of calm.

How to say "fuck"

"Fuck" is an excellent word. There are many different ways you can say it. You can say it in CAPITALS, you can say it in lowercase. You can say it with an exclamation point, stack exclamations for more oomph, or mix in question marks if you're confused too. You can say it boldly or hesitantly. You can draw it out or cut it short, add a preamble or cut to the chase. What's important isn't the specific way you say it, but that you heathily work through your frustrations through the medium of the profanity. Let your heart tell you what to do!

Examples:

• ✅ Aw, fuck.
• ✅ FUCK!
• ✅ ...fuck.
• ✅ fuuuUUUUUUUCK!
• ✅ FUCK!?!?!?!??!
• ✅ oh fuck!