Today, for my mom's 50th birthday all she wanted was this gold bracelet. It was too much money for me to buy so I bought the same one in silver. Right before I gave it to her, my older sister gave her the gold bracelet which made her cry. When I gave her my present she just said "oh." FML
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On 04/19/2009 at 12:27am - misc - by ohhotdamn (woman) - United States (Massachusetts)
you shouldve found out what your sister was going to get her, or you guys could've gotten it together
#1 - On 04/19/2009 at 6:15am by username93
Wow, what a bitch. She should have at least been grateful you spent your hard-earned money on pointless shit for her. You should have just taken it back from her if she is going to be so ungrateful.
haha thats so horrible. She still should have been grateful that you tried to get her what she wanted. Poor you.
#3 - On 04/19/2009 at 6:20am by AndreaKina
I can't understand why you and your sister didn't "join forces" to get a gift. In any case, gifts are overrated and your mum outta know that the love and care that you gave with that gift is far more precious! Buying the most expensive gift does NOT indicate how much you love a person! Sorry! I think what you did was admirable. Chin up hey
#7 - On 04/19/2009 at 6:58am by tWitt3rBuG
That's not cool. Why didn't you and your sister buy things together like me and my two brothers do when we haven't got particularly big budgets?
#8 - On 04/19/2009 at 7:00am by trecool999
Aw, well, it was sweet of you to try. Silver is way more attractive anyway. Gold reminds me of pirates - and not in the Johnny Depp way...
#9 - On 04/19/2009 at 7:23am by rosiegrewup
Am I the only one who would have rather heard the "oh" then some stupid lie about how greeeeeeeeeeat the gift was. If she would have said .... "Dear god, this gift sucks." ....That is one thing.
I tend to say (..Oh) that when I get a gift that does not suit me. I will not thank them for the gift itself, but I will thank them for taking the time to buy me something.
#13 - On 04/19/2009 at 7:58am by McCannCanTriple
yh trecool999 is right u should have saved money and both of yew should have gone and bring the bracelet
Gold jewellery is mostly horrible anyway, the silver piece you bought was probably much classier than what your sister got. ;)
And #13, remind me to never get you a gift. If you don't like it you don't have to gush, but saying '...oh' is just plain rude.
I think this is why my parents never asked for birthday gifts.
It probably just took her by surprise that she would get two bracelets. If I received two of the same item, the second might get an "oh" and not because I hated it or was disappointed. You just don't expect to get two of the same thing.
#17 - On 04/19/2009 at 8:37am by betsymonty
She cried over getting a gold bracelet? Your mother is excessively materialistic. Get a new mother.
#19 - On 04/19/2009 at 9:12am by elfuzzo
lol at #19.
You should have discussed with your sister and gotten the gold bracelet for her as a shared gift.
But for the record, I think it was pretty sweet of you to take the trouble to get her the silver bracelet.
#20 - On 04/19/2009 at 9:19am by barlessprison
#13 doesnt deserve any gifts! There is a saying somewhere along the lines of "You shouldn't look a given horse in the mouth". Translated ofcourse, but the point is, don't complaine or be ungreatful for given gifts as they are gifts. No one is obligated to give you anything even if it's your birthday!
Wow, that's horrible. She should've been happy you got her something at all.
At least now she has a watch to go with whatever she's wearing. Because at least for me, gold definitely does not go with everything.
aww man. thats sucky.
but you still got her a lovely present, and its the thought that counts.
if she cant see that...
#26 - On 04/19/2009 at 10:23am by fueledbyamy
dont hold out on your mother, buy her the most expensive things you can, id buy my mommy whatever she wanted, no matter the price :)
but yeah i also feel sorta bad for you too, i mean your mom could have at least acted happy.
so im not gonna say YDI or FYL.
#27 - On 04/19/2009 at 10:32am by lnf9ohfour
There is this thing called COM-MUNE-A-CA-TION.
Here's how it's goes"
You: "Hey Sis, what you getting mom?"
Sis: "A gold bracelet."
You: "No way, I got a silver one."
Sis: "Well I got a gold one, why don't you get her something else?"
You: "Okay, I will get her another gift."
Sis: "Alright, see ya."
You: "see ya."
#28 - On 04/19/2009 at 10:39am by NorfolkDude
you obviously don't understand anything about woman, sisters, mothers, or communication. As #9 illustrates, girls are virtually polarized on the topic of the color of their jewelry. A girl that likes gold will always like gold, and a girl that likes silver/platinum will always like silver or platinum. They will refuse to wear anything else. Doesn't matter how cool u think it is. Trying to change a silver girl to a gold girl or vise versa is like trying to change a microwave into a toaster oven. Case in point, always buy the right style for them. And don't blaim your mom. If she's a 'gold' person, she will have no use for any jewelry that is silver. ever.
#31 - On 04/19/2009 at 10:47am by urallosers
lol #31! I hope you're joking.
As someone else said before, gold goes well with some things and silver goes well with others. Silver girls and gold girls surely exist but most girls like to have a bit of everything so they can always match jewellery to clothes. :)
#33 - On 04/19/2009 at 11:02am by Aquamarine
The smart thing would have been to split the price of the gold bracelet with your sister, then your mom would get "all that she wanted" and you would both be better off. YDI for not thinking.
#34 - On 04/19/2009 at 11:14am by MrJentipede
Firstly, if you and your sister are on good terms you guys should've gone in together on the present, or at least told each other what you were buying. That only makes sense.
Secondly, your mom is a royal bitch, she should be grateful you got her anything at all. I'd take the stupid thing back and get my money back. Buy her an over the hill balloon and tell her to go fuck herself. :)
#35 - On 04/19/2009 at 11:18am by audiogasmic
yo fault, why the hell didn't you talk to your sister about this beforehand?
OP: "Sis I can't afford the gold bracelet, wanna go halfs?"
Sis: "Okay."
YDI
#36 - On 04/19/2009 at 11:30am by Alex_DeLarge
Communication between siblings would have fixed this problem.
#37 - On 04/19/2009 at 11:38am by becky_becks
That sucks. If that were me I would've returned it and spent the money on myself or gotten her something different. I can get why your mom would be a little...unimpressed, but she could've tried to comfort you and been like, "oh, thats ok, honey! I love both of them!" then she could've had two. Oh well.
#38 - On 04/19/2009 at 11:55am by ILoveJace01
#31: This is all a little theory because if you think that what you said is true. You are an idiot, and obviously know nothing about girls.
All of you saying the OP should have talked to the sister, maybe the sister can't keep a secret or is just a plain bitch. Or maybe they don't like each other, and ARE ALWAYS TRYING TO OUT DO EACH OTHER.
OP: Your mom is a bitch, I would have taken that braclet back. I would have said, OH! well give this back I can always buy something I want and pawn it for more than it's worth.
#39 - On 04/19/2009 at 11:57am by ohhhhshizzz
#33 I actually agree with #31 because I'm that way...I'm a gold girl and that is because I don't match the color of my jewlery to the color of my clothes, I match it to the color of my skin...and gold jewlery really looks good on me while silver jewlery makes me pale and sick looking...
to OP: You obviously both knew that your Mom wanted that particular gold bracelet...so it would just be common sense to ask your sister to get the gift together if you can't afford it by yourself...so I'd say YDI
#40 - On 04/19/2009 at 11:59am by Puolukka
She could have at least pretend to be happy. Your mom is rude.
#41 - On 04/19/2009 at 12:05pm by nocturnal_crazy
#13, I agree with you about the first part. The second, not so much, but I understand the idea behind it.
#31, that's not entirely accurate. I like both gold and silver jewelry. I also prefer for my jewelry to be understated and simple rather than big, chunky, gaudy, "look at me" type stuff. However, for my slightly larger pieces, I refuse to wear gold. It just looks like tacky wanna-be-gangster "bling" to me and I can't stand that.
#42 - On 04/19/2009 at 12:12pm by AlyshaDeShae
you would only deserve it if you could afford to get the bracelet. from the way it sounds, it actually sounds like the gold was too out of your budget. I'm sorry for you man.
#43 - On 04/19/2009 at 12:13pm by TheAmazingRacist
"So sis, what are you getting Mom for her birthday this year? Oh, that gold bracelet she wanted? Awesome. Is it okay if I chip in for it? We can give it to her together."
Problem solved.
She probably just said "Oh" because she saw that it was the same thing and felt bad about it. YDI for being lame and assuming everyone hates you.
#46 - On 04/19/2009 at 12:32pm by Ohnoitslindsay
DITCH THE BITCH!
DITCH THE BITCH!
C'mon, sing it with me!!!
#47 - On 04/19/2009 at 12:40pm by fonebone10
Aww man, that's tough :/. Your mom is mean, even if my mother didn't want the gift I got her she would've still givin' me a hug and a thank you just because she would know I tried as I could to get her the best I could afford, nahimean? And to the people saying YDI, c'mon now. Who's to say his sister is out of the house already and they don't talk much, or they just plain don't like each other etc. Anyways I wanna some details to this story.
I don't think she said "Oh." because she didn't want silver, I think it's because she got two of the same gift (except for color). But in retrospect, you and your sister buying the gift together would probably have been the best idea.
#49 - On 04/19/2009 at 12:53pm by quesoesbueno59
ur moms a bitch.. i wouldve cried at a silver bracelet
#50 - On 04/19/2009 at 12:54pm by average_girl
lololol 24, the saying is that you should always look a gift horse in the mouth. no translating necessary? if you don't get the basic premise behind it then you should probably not use it--you should look a gift horse in the mouth to check its teeth, i.e. to check its quality and conditions. idiot.
I'm pretty sure the only reason she said "Oh" was because she got the exact same thing in a different colour ten seconds earlier.
Older sisters ALWAYS get more attention....-I know. I'm a middle child.
I'm really sorry. :(
#57 - On 04/19/2009 at 2:42pm by Clearsky18
that was so ungreatful. at least u got her somthing and ur mom could have at least acted grateful (plus, y is she crying over a bracelet anyway?!?!) that really sucks
Well, you tried your best. Your mom should still be thankful.
It's not your fault you couldn't afford it.
#63 - On 04/19/2009 at 4:44pm by thelonelylurker
#51, it seems that you are the idiot because the saying is "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth". And apparantly the saying is being said in loads of languages (http://www.yourdictionary.com/community/forums/viewthread/3155/#33628) including mine from which i translated it from.
Don't you two speak to each other about what you're planning on getting your mom?
#67 - On 04/19/2009 at 5:10pm by Silhouette
well I put FYL cause that sucks. go get your money back! but thats why smart families ask each other what they're getting in advance, and also put money limit on gifts so someone doesn't show each other up..
Agree with #19. You tried to do the nice thing. It's not like anyone NEEDS a gold bracelet anyway.
Maybe the sister is a bitch that wanted to show her sibling up, my brother always tries to get the best gift so he can look down on everyone else.
#70 - On 04/19/2009 at 5:37pm by dirtyhippie
take to bracelet back. She doesn't deserve it. If my mom did that she would have another thing coming. what a bitch
#71 - On 04/19/2009 at 5:59pm by Funnybunny
Next year get her nothing, see what she says then. What an ungrateful bitch.
#74 - On 04/19/2009 at 7:17pm by deathproof
wow thats mean. she should have been happy you at least gave her something, just because your sister spent more money on her gift doesnt mean yours was good too.
#76 - On 04/19/2009 at 7:42pm by luvtigers22
I am sorry things didn't go better. I bet your mom didn't even realize what she had done. We all make mistakes. Don't hold it against her. Your gift was very thoughtful.
#79 - On 04/19/2009 at 9:17pm by wildchild69
Take it back!
And don't get your sister anything for Christmas ;D
#80 - On 04/19/2009 at 9:22pm by xcarcrashheart
i don't agree that all gold girls won't wear silver and vice versa, but i'm a silver girl, and i don't like wearing gold at all. and my cousin is gold, and won't wear silver. so i reckon theres a few of us, but of course theres some that wear both.
#82 - On 04/19/2009 at 10:15pm by fueledbyamy
She's stupid. I never can decide between gold and silver!!! I'd be grateful to have both! :)
#84 - On 04/20/2009 at 12:45am by cecilia_weasley
next time share a gift...less of your money spent and more money towards a better gift
#85 - On 04/20/2009 at 12:49am by slamdnkindrummer
See... this is why most people discuss with family members as to what they are getting the celebrated individual... you could have paid for half the bracelet and your sister could have paid for the other half and you could have given it as a gift from BOTH of you... you would have BOTH saved money and you would have given a gift that was appreciated...
LoL talk to your siblings first before you get your mom a present :/ Soo you can at least get a rough estimate on what everyone else is giving her. That totally sucks.
Just be grateful that your sister couldn't have earned that money without giving out a blowjob or two.
And can't your mom fucking act just to make her kid feel better?
I can't tell who's the bigger bitch right now, your sister, or your mom.
1. I highly dislike your mother. 2. Your sister should have let you know... 3. Silver is better, I don't understand why everyone wants gold.
Wow, your mom sounds like mine. Ungrateful unless you got her exactly what she wanted ...
You probably should've talked with your sister beforehand-- maybe you two could've bought it together.
Your mother sounds so spoilt, jesus if I had 5 cent for every parent I know that acts like a child I'd be a millionaire...
Sorry your mom's a bitch.
#95 - On 04/22/2009 at 11:35am by anon_anon_anon
aww, thats terrible. silver is prettier anyway.
I'd take it back and keep your money if she can't appreciate it.
On the subject of 31/urallosers and whether or not he was wrong or right- technically, he was, but not in the ways he seemed to mean. It's not that every girl is a gold or silver/platinum/etc., and will refuse to branch out, it's just that once you find a preference you generally like to stick with it. Or, if you're like my mother, who believes she doesn't look good in most golds (which is somewhat true), you'll want to stick with silvery tones for obvious reasons. Or maybe vice versa (but silver generally looks good on everybody, lulz).
This works out even if you're the type to pair a certain type of jewelry with a certain look (oddly enough, this is my mother as well), or whatever, because you like variety. This even works out if you don't give a damn, because...well... you don't give a damn, so you don't really HAVE a preference and thus, as you have not found said preference because you do not have it at all, you will not want to stick with it.
See how nicely that works out?
In any case, despite the fact that your mother is obviously partially materialistic, and somewhat rude, you can't blame her for not really knowing what to say in a situation where she didn't quite like her gift as, to her, it didn't quite compare. Personally, if I were on the sidelines I would roll my eyes and make a biting remark at her expense, but in her shoes, meh. FYL indeed, however, as I kinda know what it's like to know that what you did, despite the thought put into it, didn't live up to the standards of someone as iconic (for better or for worse, as it were) as your mother. If only she had a little bit of tact, she could have said something like "oh! this will go wonderfully with my OTHER outfit! why didn't I think of that?" ... even if it was an outfit she almost never wore ...
Meh. Maybe I'm way off base with my entire, rambling post, long though it was. I don't really care.
>:[ tch what an ungrateful mother! You spent your hard earned money on her and all she said was, "oh"?
Geeze...
#98 - On 04/24/2009 at 12:40am by NekuSakuraba
I would've snatched the silver bracelet right out of her greedy hands and told her that if she can't accept a gift graciously (from her own CHILD no less) then she doesn't deserve to get any at all.
Yes, you and your sister probably should've combined forces on your mom's gift, but that's no excuse for her behavior. When are people going to realize that gifts are really just objects that don't mean anything?! It's the fact that someone was willing to go out of their way to get you ANYTHING that really matters. If someone got me socks for my birthday, I'd show some fucking gratitude and gush about how much I needed them. The person took the time to get me something, the least they deserve is a freaking 'thank you'.
#99 - On 05/02/2009 at 4:36pm by MURPHYCHACHO
First off, I think that you should have had more communication with your family members about what they were getting or combined forces. But, even if that was not possible it is just disgraceful that your mom disrespected your gift like that. I feel sorry you wasting your money on a gift for someone so selfish.
That sucks she should just me grateful u thought of what she wanted and did ur best to give it to her
#102 - On 06/03/2009 at 2:11am by livelovelaugh25
Whoever said YDI is an asshole. FYL because you're mother should've been more grateful. she must be a bitch. I am sorry that you have had to live with her through your childhood.
all my mom wants for her birthday is for me to wash an wax her car a good 2 hours of work. you moms a spoiled stuck up bitch
#104 - On 08/10/2009 at 4:21am by Andyangels27
I bet your sisters the spoilt little bitch that can do no wrong. Its all right, shes probably going to slip up some day: either by having a cocaine habit or falling pregnant with a convicted felon's child!! one can hope
#105 - On 08/14/2009 at 8:53am by KingfTomfoolery
Well, now she has two; one of each colour - I would have seen that as a good thing, as not everything you wear goes with gold, just as not everything goes with silver. So, she still gets to wear a nice bracelet with whatever she decides to wear...
Seems selfish to be dissappointed at getting the bracelet in silver. It's better than getting the gold one twice, or even nothing at all. It's also the thought that counts - you did try, and it's not your fault that you couldn't afford gold.
I personally prefer silver, but I wouldn't complain at getting gold jewellry =]
Ah, I'm sure what I said has been said many times already XD
#106 - On 08/28/2009 at 9:09am by _DeadPixels_
