Today, my son volunteered to help me cut out coupons. When I got to the register at the store, I noticed he'd cut off all the barcodes. FML
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Today, a customer called me a "smart ass" because I helped him scan his coupon correctly. FML
Today, my son is an idiot, but I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt by giving him a job as a cashier in one of my stores. Within half an hour, I was sent security footage from that store's manager showing my son on his phone, ignoring customers, picking his nose, and stealing money from the till. FML
Today, I realized I have finally turned into my mother when I got excited about using so many coupons that I only paid 70 cents for $14 worth of groceries. I need a life. FML
Today, I was out shopping with my son and unbeknownst to me, he had secretly added a bunch of expensive games he wanted to the trolley. I was too embarrassed at the till to make a fuss as there was a huge line behind me. I watched as my normal £50 shopping bill climbed to over £400. FML
Today, I was working drive thru and took a huge order. When the people pulled around to the window, they handed me a stack of coupons. None of the coupons were even related to what they ordered. They made me change their order to fit the coupons because they couldn't read. FML
Today, my son decided to run around a supermarket in his underwear, leaving me to chase after him. FML
Today, at my cashier job, I got written up for accepting obviously photocopied coupons. Last week, I got written up for "inadequate customer service" because I refused to accept the same bogus coupons from the same customer. FML
Today, my 4 year old son thought it was funny to put money in the shredder. He stuck over 500 dollars in it. FML
Today, I was at work handling the cash register. It wasn't working correctly, so I apologized to the woman I was waiting on for the delay and explained, "The cash register's being a little retarded today." Then I noticed her clearly "special" adult son standing behind her. FML
Today, I went to the grocery store where this really cute guy works. I swiped my card but the machine wouldn't read it. I swiped it quickly some more before getting frustrated and saying, "Your stupid machine doesn't work!" He took the card and turned it around. His face said it all. FML
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Top comments
sirpantselot 22
I'd need to know your son's age before I pass judgment.
malfanese 6
At least he tried to be helpful! :)
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malfanese 6
At least he tried to be helpful! :)
rockstar362 8
Plus coupons are just a marketing scam to get people to buy overpriced items, he's really doing you a favor!!!
onlychildFTW 33
It's the thought that counts really. Most sons avoid their parents.
pieman528 10
Ahh, the pride and joy of offspring.
FlamingTacos 7
Maybe he's secretly keeping them for himself
TEXASDude45 5
He wants a couple cents off a box of tampons? Lol that and fruity pebbles.
oj101 33
Maybe he's the next generation Extreme Couponer.
VVeetard 8
YDI for noticing at the last moment.
lilhellian 26
So she wasn't supposed to notice?:O
robbiesmama065 2
No I think they are saying she should have checked before getting to the store
WcED 8
Thats exactly what #3 is saying, negative votes for no reason.
blcksocks 19
If you want to do it right, do it yourself.
muzy 23
Don't you mean "If you're good at something, never do it for free"?
blcksocks 19
"it's not about the money, it's about sending a message"
sirpantselot 22
I'd need to know your son's age before I pass judgment.
jamnglamgirlie 17
I remember I did the same thing back when I was 5.
twinkiefeets 17
That would be funny if he's 25.
DEATHBYEX1LE 11
Sounds around 13-15
TheOnlyMizLiv 22
45 - Uhm, if he has a disability maybe...
perdix 29
He's 33. Judge away!
LetThereBeFMLs 10
I see you coupon cutting out coupons, but discount work without the barcodes. On a more serious note, you might want to check with your son or at least watch him when he cuts the coupons for you. Just in case.
UltimateGIRness 16
Am I the only one that has no idea what you're talking about
LetThereBeFMLs 10
I don't see the problem, I honestly don't. I thought this one really well through before posting and yet I am still greeted by down rating demons. The first part was a pun( apparently a fail) while the second part was some advice for OP. I hope I do get better at this commenting thing sometime soon.
screenager5 35
I got the pun, it just took me a while to figure it out probably like the people who thumbed you down. If you want to improve your pun skills, you should read some of Pleonasm's comments or other people like that. Pun masters. They get thumbed up more often than not!
LetThereBeFMLs 10
Ill pay more attention In pun class. Thanks for the advice :)
cartedor 18
Take it out of his pocket money, will teach him a lesson. Never go full retard. NEVER
howdeedoo 22
It depends on the age if her child. He may have been too young to know what he was doing
Catkam623 27
I'm sorry grammar nazis are annoying but IT will... And what the hell is full retard?
howdeedoo 22
*of
MissRoxiie 12
Why would she blame her child for trying to help her ? mistakes happen.
capslockisgood 19
26 Its a reference to Tropic Thunder. I recommend it.
SmoothSeth 10
FYL, but you have to remember, it is the thought that matters.
bestnameright 14
Isn't it if you want it done right do it yourself?
DEATHBYEX1LE 11
14- No.
howdeedoo 22
Actually 48, that is how the saying goes
DEATHBYEX1LE 11
52- I was replying to someone elses comment and hit the wrong comment. Sorry guys. Please forgive me.
perdix 29
He didn't want you registering with Satan and the Secret World Shadow Government. That's who uses barcodes!