Work: Today, I asked a coworker what she'd bought her dad for father's...

By hc11bmd - 19/06/2012 17:20 - United States - Bethel

Today, I asked a coworker what she'd bought her dad for father's day. She said that she got him some flowers, and I laughed because I thought it was a rather feminine gift for a man. I later found out that the flowers were for his grave. FML

I agree, your life sucks 11 473

You deserved it 55 146

Mother's Day: Sweets and Bummers
Between disastrous breakfasts in bed and unusual gifts, Mother's Day is an inexhaustible source of laughter. More…

Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

By Anonymous - 04/06/2009 14:09 - Australia

Today, I went into work and noticed one of my fellow colleagues had a large bunch of flowers on her desk. As soon as I saw her, I immediately said, "Happy Birthday!" Everyone went quiet. It wasn't her birthday; her father had died. FML

I agree, your life sucks 22 475

You deserved it 56 757

By Noname - 14/02/2009 16:48 - United States

Today, I bought some flowers. As I was checking out, the cashier asked, "Aww, these for your mom? How sweet." I responded they were for a girl I liked. She laughed and said, "Sorry..." FML

I agree, your life sucks 31 243

You deserved it 4 216

By lp525252 - 20/03/2013 10:59 - Australia - Miranda

Today, a guy left flowers on my doorstep. I got home to find my dad claiming he bought them for my mum. I told my parents they were mine, they laughed in my face. FML

I agree, your life sucks 38 864

You deserved it 3 146

By Auston - 17/07/2011 05:16 - United States

Today, at work, our team started a new sales strategy of selling flowers to men by asking them to buy one for their lovely ladies. The first guy I ask ends up crying and telling me his wife passed away a week ago. The woman with him was actually his sister. FML

I agree, your life sucks 36 589

You deserved it 5 174

By I keep failing it all - 02/06/2013 19:45 - Lithuania - Vilnius

Today, my dad found the Father's Day present that I spent at least ten hours preparing and decorating. I'd expected him to be extremely happy about this lovely gift. His only reaction was to ask if he could exchange it for something else. FML

I agree, your life sucks 48 922

You deserved it 3 950

By Alex - 08/05/2016 19:12 - United States

Today, after spending $120 to have a bouquet of flowers delivered to my mom, she called to complain that I had forgotten about her for Mother's day, but also praise my sister for apparently receiving my flowers I sent at the door and passing them off as hers. FML

I agree, your life sucks 13 680

You deserved it 916

By You Are My Sunshine - 24/02/2014 04:18 - United States - Moreno Valley

Today, a guy from work that I barely know gave me sunflowers for my birthday. He told me, "You mentioned they were your favorite." I mentioned it to my family at home a few days ago. FML

I agree, your life sucks 51 195

You deserved it 4 566

By zbaby - 23/05/2009 04:03 - United States

Today, a little girl at work was coloring a picture that said "Best Dad" on it. Wanting to be nice I asked her if she was making it for her dad for father's day. She looked at me with a sad face and said, "I don't have a dad..." FML

I agree, your life sucks 58 943

You deserved it 6 873

Sussy

By Anonymous - 11/09/2023 07:30

Today, on a whim, I bought my wife some flowers on my way home. She put them in a vase then asked me what stupid thing I did that I’m pre-apologising for. She refuses to believe I bought her flowers for any other reason. Man, I must be a really shitty husband. FML

I agree, your life sucks 616

You deserved it 254

By blind - 24/06/2009 12:11 - South Africa

Today, I was texting a friend of mine. She mentioned it was her dad's birthday. I typed, "Tell him 'Happy Birthday' from me!" and as I pressed send, I remembered her dad was dead. FML

I agree, your life sucks 24 409

You deserved it 46 703

GuyWithThePants 7

Wednesday 20 June 2012 0:09

Maybe that'll teach you to be so judgmental

B3Y0ND 3

Wednesday 20 June 2012 0:09

You couldn't have possibly known about her dead father, but you still should have been more sensitive about her gift choice. No need to be rude about it.

Comments

sarahg101 6

Thursday 21 June 2012 4:14

Dang what did she say after that.

Terminator0308 0

Thursday 21 June 2012 7:54

It may not be my dad but I leave flowers next to my grandfathers urn because he was more of a father than my dad ever was.

RedSnows 1

Thursday 21 June 2012 8:10

Smooth...

Rocky007 15

Thursday 21 June 2012 14:44

But you were right. He had no use for the flowers.

LadyJoker21 0

Thursday 21 June 2012 15:34

BITCH

EllyBear__ 11

Thursday 21 June 2012 18:26

YDI for being ignorant enough to assume that everyone's father is still alive and in their life, let alone being enough of an ass to laugh at what someones gift choice.

EllyBear__ 11

Thursday 21 June 2012 18:47

I don't know about you, but I tend not to bring up deceased parents in casual conversations. Eg, if someone at a coffee shop asked how I was, I'd say fine, not 'I'm a bit depressed because my mother just passed away'.