Why did I get electrocuted from a wall plug?

Question

I was making a cup of tea and the kettle is far away enough, it doesn't make the plug wet and my hands are not wet when I touch the plug to turn it on and when I turn it on I get an electric shock through my fingers but not when I turn it off. I just want to know is this normal or should I contact my landlady? Thanks!

Answer 1

no it's not normal.

it could be a short somewhere or a number of other things.

just to be on the safe side, i'd contact your landlady so nothing worse happens

Answer 2

Not normal, old kettle?

Answer 3

sounds like somethings wrong with the plug, like its not grounded correctly, contact your landlady asap