Brothers in arms

By MitchRapp - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, my brother asked me what I want for my birthday, so I said that we could just hang out. He told me I should ask for something more realistic, like a gift card. FML
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ragnarok1540 39

Wow, that's a pretty douchey move on your brother's part. I know time is valuable, but if you can't spend a little time with your family members for special occasions such as birthdays ... I hope that he has a legitimate excuse such as a work commitment. Hopefully you can spend the day with people who appreciate you. Happy Birthday, OP!

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CheekyRaccoon 27

I don't want to eat the devil's avocado, but maybe because he's really busy and isn't able to do so? Even if so, he should find some time at a later date to hang out. Hope you have a nice birthday though OP!! c:

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Idiotskillme 20

If I were him I'd rather hang out than spend the money, but I guess it's too much effort not to spend money for him. Hopefully you can reason with him and he'll change his attitude, and happy birthday!

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ragnarok1540 39

Wow, that's a pretty douchey move on your brother's part. I know time is valuable, but if you can't spend a little time with your family members for special occasions such as birthdays ... I hope that he has a legitimate excuse such as a work commitment. Hopefully you can spend the day with people who appreciate you. Happy Birthday, OP!

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CheekyRaccoon 27

I don't want to eat the devil's avocado, but maybe because he's really busy and isn't able to do so? Even if so, he should find some time at a later date to hang out. Hope you have a nice birthday though OP!! c:

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Feklfekl2222 32

I'll be honest, I have no useful input about the FML itself. I just wanted to express my love for the phrase 'eat the Devils avocado', thanks for introducing me to it!

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Dale_shackleford 13

I'll also add that it's not unlikely that the brother would feel bad if he didn't buy OP a material gift and what he meant to say didn't come out so well.

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CheekyRaccoon 27

I'm glad you like it. Wordplay is fun, anyone who says otherwise needs to loosen up.

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brezzyanna 17

Random fact: avocation means lawyer in french, or advocate, but it also means avocado. Therefore, translating devils advocate and devils avocado would be the same thing.

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corporatescoundr 25

Sounds like my little brother. But he's actually just a smart ass who lives five hours away. Hopefully it's just a joke and you're pleasantly surprised on your birthday OP

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alaen 17

You shouldn't have to put up with that, maybe next year ask for him to a caring person. Put him in his place.

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Attacksloth 33

Am I the only one who isn't interpreting the brother's actions as being necessarily negative? When someone wants to buy you a gift, they want to... BUY... YOU... a GIFT. With most families, hanging out with family is implied. Maybe the brother was frustrated because he obviously meant suggestions for material things. I know I dislike being told things like "oh, don't buy me anything."

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Sunflora219 26

I guess, your brother's time is more expensive. But, Still. It's your Birthday, op! I hope you spend this valuable day having fun!

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Sunflora219 26

Because as you get older, you learn of the "no return" policy we all hate...

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aliciousness116 16

That's just mean, I mean the way he said it. It's understandable if he had other important plans but to ditch your family like that is not right. Anyway, Happy Birthday OP!

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jake131000 21

I think he meant like if he didn't get you anything even though you asked... You'd still be upset. So he wanted to get you a gift card and hang out with you.

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