Today, was my birthday. After hinting for almost 2 months for a Wii, my dad pulls out a shiny new Wii Package. The only problem? The box didn't have a Wii in it. My dad gave me a Wii box with my VCR inside and a note saying "This is life. Once you think you're happy, someone crushes it". FML
I agree, your life sucks (59025) - you totally deserved it (4130)
On 06/23/2009 at 4:01am - misc - by Mullbull (man) - United States
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Considering the Wii is the crappiest console out there, the kid actually got pretty lucky
Agreed. That doesn't make the dad any less of an asshole of course
#24 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:18am by regalarius
Considering the Wii is the best console out there, the kid actually got pretty unlucky.*
Fixed #11's idiotic mistakes.
#56 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:47am by TheLetterZero
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So do I #39
And they are all 12 year olds
Get a real console like a PS3 or Xbox
#59 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:49am by genius_man16
you both sound like those people who are totally jealous that they couldn't get a wii when everyone else had one, so you grew so bitter with resentment you blame the product for your own jealousy. Wii is AWESOME.
OP, your dad sucks so hard. That's really sad. I know what it's like to have a jerk for a dad, so I feel for you. Life lessons are something you have to learn in life, not through a douchebag move on your birthday.
#61 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:53am by bellaellaella
They aren't jealous, it's just that they are 'serious gamers' and the Wii is for people who simply want to have fun, it's not a 'proper' console. I'm nearly 20 and yesterday I spent a good 2 or 3 hours with a couple of mates on Wii Tennis alone! It was amazing!
As for the OP that seems a bit harsh... why not return the favour.
#67 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:00am by atomicmrpelly
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I hate nintendo fanboys. Nintendo and Wii sucks.
Ps3 for the win
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I don't think anyone's jealous, honey. You're a lady, so you like the Wii. We're guys, so we like the PS3. Then there's the fags, like OP, who like the Wii too. Besides, the dad's teaching his son an important lesson. Personally, I've lived my whole life not getting a single present for any of my birthdays... or any occasions, for that matter. But that only taught me to rely on myself and get my own stuff. Y'know? :)
I'm a girl. I play World of Warcraft and I love my 360. I got pretty bored of swinging my arms around like I had bees on me after an hour of playing Wii Tennis. It's cute for a while but especially on games like Zelda, it's just too much of a hassle to try to control it with the stupid little stick. It just gets aggravating.
(Stereotype less)
You're stereotyping... some girls want a ps3 over a wii anyday/ own a ps3 rather than a wii... like me. lol.
as for the OP, i feel for ya... i know dads love to teach their dear children a life lesson, but never heard of a life lesson like that... lol.
#80 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:17am by dark_psyche
I love all the dissing on the Wii. I grew up with Atari, NES and NS64. Guess what console is the only one to support the old games? Yep. The fact that I'm a girl has nothing to do with it. The only way to play these is through an emulator or having the original console.
The original Mario and Zelda games are reason enough to buy a Wii.
OP: I find this very unpleasant. Mainly, because your father is a jerk. While I don't condone giving kids everything they ever want, he gave you your OWN VCR for your Birthday.
#86 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:27am by absurdliaisons
#76 is sad that no one loves him. Perhaps it's because he is such a tool and thinks that videogames have an impact on sexuality.
Since when did FML become a debate thread on which gaming console is better?
PC for the win
#102 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:47am by Always4tehlolz
Lol 102 wins. If you have a job, you pay a little more and get a nice upgradeable gaming PC. Beats any console hands down, and is even compatible with 360 controllers and HDTVs.
But back on topic, that's quite an assholish way to teach you a life lesson. On your birthday, no less.
#76: Because REAL men fight like two-year-olds, right? I have been playing on Nintendo systems since the first time I ever played a video game, and I am definitely not a "fag", as you so eloquently put it.
OP: Holy crap, your dad's an asshole. I second the nursing home ideas that've been coming up - pull up to a really nice one, then swerve at the last second and take him to a crappy one, saying, "This is life! Right, dad?"
That's not true there's tons of people that are serious wii gamers it's not just for fun.
#123 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:14pm by kangaroo62
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I have a Wii and there absolutely horrible. You people that like the Wii must be 10. Every time I look at my Wii it pisses me off and makes me wish i got an xbox or ps3 even more.
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The Wii sucks, your dad was doing you a favor. I don't know why people are down-rating the comments, it is the truth.
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If you mean sexuality as in gender then I guess playing The Sims makes you a man, right? I'd say your gender (and how inclined you are to act like it) has an impact on your whole lifestyle (e.g what games you play), not the other way around. When I mentioned the fact that I never got presents, I was trying to say that my father raised me to be a man who can rely on himself to get his own stuff; not a nerdy, faggot-ass piece o'shit who still lives with his mom.
That said, I can see how many of the comments would be hidden. We trash the Wii, which 70% of the readers on here, being nerds, are fans of.
No serious-minded person would believe that the Wii is any less of a marvel than the Xbox 360 or the PS3. There are people who prefer different types of games. Serious gamers are all dumbasses, too, since they don't realize that they care that much about a game. They need lives. Other than that, there are people who want to have a decent night of fun, and the Wii is perfect for that. So are the other consoles, but in different ways.
#146 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:44pm by ravinderkaler
I agree that the Wii is not just for fun. There are many great games on it. Take the Conduit, a Wii-exclusive First Person Shooter. It is great. And not to mention No More Heroes. The ultimate gorefest slash-'em-up that sold as many copies as Fallout 3. So, the Wii may be the most kiddish of the 3 new consoles, but the doesn't mean it can't kick total ass. (Besides, PS3 is too overpriced)
#171 - On 06/23/2009 at 1:16pm by kirbyfan23
#145- No, I mean sexuality as in "Men play xbox, women and 'faggots' play wii." I'm sorry that your father taught you such blatantly sexist ideals, but your homophobia and elitism seem to be all of your own accord. Real men are comfortable and confident enough in themselves to celebrate other's differences. Immature, closed minded tools like yourself judge others based on such trivial, inconsequential matters as which videogames they choose to play. Perhaps you should invest your energy in overcoming your very serious faults rather than ranting about the sexuality of wii palyers.
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Not true. The PS3 is worse.
#187 - On 06/23/2009 at 1:48pm by arienh4
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The truth is that, the PS3 and the Wii both completely suck. The Wii is just for fags, girls, and little kids. And the PS3 is for people who hate Xbox just because the Xbox is 100 times better but they are loyal to Sony. The 360 is just fucking fun as hell, I know 1 person with a PS3 and they also have a 360. Nobody goes online with the PS3 and the 360 is just so much better. The only decent thing about the Wii is that my girlfriend has one and I just play it with her sometimes because playing Wii with her is kinda fun.
You are all fucking wrong. PC wins with flying colors.
#203 - On 06/23/2009 at 2:30pm by FritoLovesYou
actually ALL game whatevers are a waste of time, read a book, go outside. use it for what it is ment for if anything and dont judge people based on what system they have...come on, is that all your life consists of? get priorities straight. they are a form of entertainment. nobody is better then anyone else just because they have a certain system and when did sexuality get mixed in with games like this?? most gay guys i know dont even play the stupid games on any system lol unlike the idiot straights that waste their time with it
just because the wii isn't as intense as xbox or play station, doesn't mean you can't have fun. I always have fun playing wii with friends. Period. If you don't have fun playing the wii its probably cuz you don't have friends to play it with, loser.
And before you start calling the OP a fag, you might want to consider his age. just because it says (man) by the name doesn't mean he's a man. he could be a kid, you asshole. and you should probably take a good look at your life. you take gaming way too seriously so that either means that you have no life or just a plain douche. have fun living in a dark basement by yourself for the rest of your life.
and OP, your dad is a fuckhead. A VCR? Throw that trash out the window or just recycle it.
#216 - On 06/23/2009 at 3:02pm by Casualt1234
#146 and #171 are the only ones in this thread who aren't complete idiots. All the anti-Wii comments are fanboy-ish and moronic. The comments being hidden are the worst of these. The Wii is the ultimate gaming console right now, end of story.
That is, unless PS3's motion sensing controller works out well. Even then, the ability to play all the great classics is only on the Wii.
#220 - On 06/23/2009 at 3:14pm by TheLetterZero
It doesn't. It does what it was produced to do - to entertain families and the younger generation with a variety of original and fun games.
Saying it "sucks" when it's so profitable is just lame. I have PS3, Xbox and a Wii and to be honest I play my Wii way more than my PS3.
Console fanboys are, hands down, the most pathetic people in the world. More pathetic than Twilight fangirls. More pathetic than Jonas Brothers groupies. More pathetic than anything.
ANYTHING.
Honestly, are you people serious? Can I just ask everyone to step back and take a breath? THEY'RE GAMING CONSOLES. We're not talking about missiles here, people, we're talking about gaming consoles. It's pathetic to debate which system is better than the other so heatedly. The Wii, 360 and ps3 are all built strictly for entertainment purposes. To stereotype people's gender and sexuality based on what games they play is juvenile. There are plenty of girls who would chose the 360 over the Wii any day, and there are plenty who wouldn't. As I said, they do NOT need to be taken this seriously.
And OP: Oh my gosh, your dad is SUCH a jerkface. I would have been pissed beyond belief if I were you. How could he think to do such an asshole-ish thing on your birthday?
#283 - On 06/23/2009 at 7:48pm by Fire_lights
okay i'm a wii owner and even though there aren't all that many games for older audiences, it still is a fun console. Also, sony and microsoft are actually copying the wii's motion sensor idea.
#313 - On 06/24/2009 at 12:37am by fmlmember765
you're probably a fat slob who can't make the actual movements required to play wii or you would have a heart attack from a clottered artery because you're that big of a couch fatass
-and your dad is a complete prick I know how you feel, I loathe my father as well
#314 - On 06/24/2009 at 12:37am by irishyankee868
Right. Because girls and 'fags' are somehow lesser.
People must LOVE you...
Anyway, what ever happened to the people who LAUGHED at fathers who did this stuff? I know of like three other FMLs along the same lines; does it being about a Wii somehow make it different?
Fuck that shit. Your dad is awesome.
The Wii is the best console because it is the only one that realized consoles should quit trying be computers; trying to do what computers do far better anyways, and found an niche for consoles to fill. Computers will always have better graphics and controls for FPS, RTS, etc... so they focused on unique game play and such. If people would finally realize this and stop supporting the lame ass consoles the gaming industry would be SO much better off... *sigh
#347 - On 06/24/2009 at 2:35pm by Barbarossa
No offense but does anyone use a vcr anymore. That was pretty cruel. That sounds like a pretty good lesson though. I hope the Wii he took out of the box ended up in our story tellers hands.
.....?
the wii has legend of zelda, prince of persia, and tomb raider on it. I could go on. These are all "real" games. Playing Halo doesn't make you a serious gamer....neither does playing Fifa, Madden, or any other sports game.
These fanboy comments should stay on gaming boards.
You're a man calling someone who is not your wife "honey" and the OP is the one who's a fag? I think not.
#358 - On 06/24/2009 at 10:00pm by princesskitten
so apparently unlike everyone else here I think your dad has a really good point. take his advice to heart, you're generally not gonna get everything you want. your dreams may not always be crushed..but don't expect that you're entitled to everything, even when it's right in front of you.
#359 - On 06/24/2009 at 10:21pm by thewhorocks
people shouldn't be giving that comment thumbs down just because he thinks it's the worst game console..it's an opinion..the only wrong thing they said was that the kid is lucky when he clearly says he wanted it
#383 - On 06/29/2009 at 5:15am by hugzandkisses666
Your on the Internet leaving comments, your no better than the rest of us!
#394 - On 10/26/2009 at 5:41pm by LuveitsGreat
That's funneh :D .
Wii's aren't too much fun anywaysss
You can have mine :D!
#3 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:03am by augustdanielle
If the kid got a 360, he would've broken down and cried because the 360 fails so much.
#58 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:49am by TheLetterZero
FUCK YEA I JUST GOT IT YESTERDAY this is my second time RROD FAILS 360. F video games. its been the funniest time not playing video games.
that sucks for u! for his birthday, give him the box of something he really wanted, then put something stupid in it. happy birthday
While I can see the point your dad was trying to make, that was a crappy way to do it.
#8 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:06am by Evilbeagle
Your dad is a funny guy, but that was not the best way to go about teaching you a lesson. That's unnecessarily cruel.
Hold that thought for when you're taking him to the nursing home. Pull up to the ritzyest one, then peel out for the state-run establishment. Tell him, "That's life--but in your case, not for long." :D
Happy belated Father's Day?
Maybe the OP got her dad something shitty for Father's Day and he was just returning the favor.
I would like to know where he got the box from. As in, is there a chance he actually bought the Wii but decided to give you just the box first?
I am not sure how much they currently are, but with the way the economy is, I can understand your parents either not being able to afford it or are just trying to make cut backs until things get better.
Although, that is still shitty.
#15 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:09am by patray_angel
Not everyone has a modchip, you know. There are some people that don't know how to use homebrew, and instead actually buy Wii games. Pathetic.
your dad's a jerk, but thats okay because your the one who decides what nursing home he goes to. Karma is a bitch
That's not karma dude.
It's called holding a grudge, and it would be so sad if the OP does what you are saying when his father gets old.
Grow up.
#33 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:24am by wingedspiritus
Its funny how most of the times the ads on the page go with the anecdote.
"Lowest Priced Wiis of 2009" xD
#20 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:13am by BloodshotBunny
Well, that was a douche thing to do on your birthday. FYL.
#21 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:15am by shananigans
Ouch, that sucks. I have a Wii back home, best games for it are resident evils 4 and chronicles, and a bunch of great virtual console games. Other than that, it's mostly a party console.
#26 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:19am by itachi1255
I agree, your dad seems pretty mean. I like the retirement home suggestion ;) GJ # 13
#27 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:19am by cutecarebear
I'm not one to condone "Waah I didn't get what I wanted for my birthday FML!"...
Your dad is a VERY bitter man.
Yeah, I agree. Your dad's quite bitter.
Honestly, next time he asks for something fun for his birthday, just get him the box it comes in and put something of his inside it.
"Sorry Dad, this is life. Once you think you're happy, someone crushes it!"
#45 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:37am by sakurachan04
Totally sounds bitter about life... I mean he's right, life sucks, but your family is supposed to be the ones that pick you up when you're down, not the ones that cause your troubles... Thats just messed up...
#130 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:21pm by spacesamurai
LMFAOOOO! i love your dad! sucks for you but that's funny as hell!!!
#30 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:20am by jackdaniels
lol you have a good father at least he is preparing you for the real world... instead of babying you and then when you leave the nest you dont know how to survive on your own?
#36 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:27am by ithedarkknight
This happened to me one time. Except with like ten boxes. Then the last one was an iPod touch box with my iPod that I "lost" about 2 weeks prior in it. It sux
#37 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:27am by BigdipperFML
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ITS MY BIRTHDAY TOO......... ur dad sucks ass...... i just turned 15 and got a car !!!!!!!!!!!!! hahaha
#38 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:29am by goodbyeheaven
maybe where he or she lives they can drive at that age....
#219 - On 06/23/2009 at 3:08pm by ImAKlutz15
It has not be fifteen for a long time, besides they just changed the legal driving age to like 17. But if it were just for my state it is still sixteen everywhere else they still shouldn't be driving legally unless they only have their permit.
#294 - On 06/23/2009 at 9:12pm by ohhhhshizzz
Did you punch him in the face? If not you should have and gave him the life lesson of being a D-bag makes people punch you in the face!
Ur dads a dick! I get the message, but he doesn't have to be an ass to prove it >
Did he at least get u a nice cake ? :)
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YDI, save up for it and get it yourself
#46 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:39am by Silent_Harmony
What a douche. I do understand its the parents' job to teach their kids about the lessons of life but I wouldn't have done that on BIRTHDAYS... Come on.
#53 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:45am by Butterfly_D
once your finally on your own and you realize your parents aren't always right you'll be soo happy. you'll be able to think for yourself well enough to be happy. loving your parents unconditionally doesn't mean you have to agree with them. or even like them! and some people will never change. so be grateful he supports you with food and shelter and everything else because he doesn't have to. of course you might not have deserved a wii so... but even if money was tight a VCR??? THAT sucks. Ida rather had a shirt!
#54 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:46am by Suckstbeyou
On any other day, I'd support what your dad did and chastise you for being greedy. But it's your birthday. You didn't need to get a Wii, but he didn't have to be a downer and give you your own VCR. That's a dick move.
That is so something that my family would do as well. When the iPhone first came out, one of my uncle's partner really wanted one so I wrapped up my old iPhone box and gave it to h with a cardboard iPhone that came with the case I bought. it was hilarious! The look on his face was priceless!
#62 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:54am by sharkshaveteeth
That's super mean, even though the dad's lesson is very true.
#64 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:56am by glassjaw_90
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And what makes you think you're entitled to just magically get a Wii? Be happy with what you're given.
#65 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:58am by Sgt_Schadenfreud
I do occasionally, just cause I'm too cheap to re-buy stuff on dvd
#160 - On 06/23/2009 at 1:00pm by smiller0789
hellloooo, you can get VHS tapes for fifty cents, and the best movies are the old ones. my VCR is in constant use.
#224 - On 06/23/2009 at 3:20pm by PTERONOPHOBIA
i haven't used a VCR in years, all my tapes are in a charity shop somewhere, god knows why anyone would want them though.
#340 - On 06/24/2009 at 8:44am by ElMundio87
ur father is a wise man. but sometimes it feels like wise men get away with kicking u in the crotch all the time
ydi for not being thankful for having a VCR. some people dont even have that.
#79 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:16am by muffinsareyummy
Yea, except that it was HIS VCR that he ALREADY HAD. In other words, his dad didn't even get him anything.
#79 is saying that the OP should be thankful he lives in a house with a VCR. A lot of kids would be lucky to have a loaf of bread every day. Still doesn't excuse the father for being a douchebag.
"some people dont even have that."
Duh. They most likely have DVD or Blu-ray players instead since VCRs are sooo outdated. Either that, or they are poor/homeless/don't want that kind of technology. Honestly, who in their right mind would want a VCR for other reasons than collecting or nostaligic purposes?
#246 - On 06/23/2009 at 4:18pm by Butterfly_D
your dad is an asshole... FYL
While the wii is a family friendly console, i dont see why u want it - im a hardcore gamer so i guess i see things differently.... xbox360 for me :)
We JUST got over this. there's no such thing as the "ultimate console" mk? And whatever, people want what they want if ppl want Wii's they can get it. It really doesnt matter on what they want, its how they use it. (i've seen people do NASTY things with a controller.)
#221 - On 06/23/2009 at 3:15pm by shadowsx1101
The reading comprehension on here is atrocious!
Take pics of the Wii box and your VCR.
On the back of one of the pics, write: I'm not gonna be a douche and give you false hope. With this present or your nursing home.
Put the pic in your Dads B-day card w/ a present of Preparation-H.
Haha. I would've been like, "No, seriously. Where's my Wii?"
:)
#83 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:27am by Funtertaining11
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Faggot. YDI for wanting a qiir game console.
#84 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:27am by bishoprsv2
Could it be the same thing he told your mother on their wedding night? He's really into disappointing the ones he loves.
Wow...that is one mean dad. Well, ask him what he'd like as a present, buy it for yourself, and laugh at his tears. MUAHAHAHAHA! Or I guess that's a little extreme. Just don't give him any presents soon.
And it's not that hard to get an empty Wii box. They could ask a store for an empty one of get it from a friend who bought the Wii.
#89 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:31am by XXMeowmeowmeowXX
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1. I think this is not true.
2. The wii is a fun console for groups of non-serious gamers. Its family friendly.
3. The 360 is preferable if one is serious about gaming.
#91 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:32am by tinyrainclouds
1. How is this fake?
2. We've been through this.
3. So you are one of THOSE losers who takes video games too seriously.
#295 - On 06/23/2009 at 9:23pm by ohhhhshizzz
Get even. Do the same thing on his birthday...or father's day. >:D
#95 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:38am by xxXChiiXxx
I play Wii for games like Madworld, House of the Dead: Overkill, No More Heroes, Metroid Prime 3, CoD etc, Wii has some good games spread all around (including M rated) , and hopefully tomorrow GS will call with my Conduit preorder and I can snatch up Overlord: DL. I hate when people say its not a serious gaming console, I mean geeze, we all hook boxes up and sit in front of our TVs, how can you call ANY video game "serious" over another, LOL. They're all VIDEO GAMES. Wii FPS controls are awesome anyway, I mean what's more realistic, twiddling your thumbs at an enemy or actually pointing at an them and pulling the trigger? If you're one to say one console is more serious then another, doesn't that technically make Wii the most "serious FPS console" by control alone? Anyway enough of the silly console wars, enjoy all games for what theyre worth, but this really sucks for the OP.
#96 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:39am by primogen18
btw# 91 is an example of someone who thinks you have to have an HD console to be "serious about gaming".
"serious about gaming" makes me chuckle, I mean really how does having one box make it more serious over another box, both are hooked up to the tv with us plopped in front, both are GAMES, it's silly.
#98 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:43am by primogen18
your father is a very wise man. makes me wonder he is your actual father.
#100 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:43am by AntiChrist7
Hinted for two months? I dunno, that sounds annoying. Just because it's your birthday you shouldn't be rewarded for being greedy.
#103 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:53am by pleasetryagain
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the 360 is better. my gamertag is JO3MAMA1
#104 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:53am by shakenbake93
What the?! What a terrible thing to do to someone on their birthday. Even if he couldn't afford a Wii, that's a bit overkill....
#106 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:55am by DamienTheRabbit
i think the point is not the fact that he wanted a Wii, it was that he had been asking for that one thing and instead got insulted by his own father, the father must have some issues if he thinks that is the way to go about teaching life lessons. FAIL on the parenting and FYL for having such an ass of a dad.
i hope your mom goes out and gets you one, screw him... and also remind him that him taking care of you is temporary and that you WILL return the favor of life lessons when he gets old lol
Cut his condoms and leave a note saying, "This is life. You think you're free and someone comes and crushes it"
#112 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:59am by WormFromABird
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Xbox360 crushes the Wii and Ps3
#115 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:01pm by technobutterfly
Oops, sorry son! I didn't know you'd take this so seriously...
And just WHEN were you going to tell me that you have a FML account?!
Haha kidding..... I don't even know who you are babe ;)
#116 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:02pm by ily_hun996
Omg. Fanboy faggot flamewar ftl. Alliteration ftw.
You shoulda kicked your dad in the balls and said, "Yep, and sometimes a bad decision comes back to bite you in the *#%!"
What the fuck? Why are you 8 year olds even allowed on this site?
Shut up about your favourite console, no one cares. The kid wanted a Wii and his dad was an asshole about it. That's the FML.
#119 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:07pm by kevind23
I feel your pain OP as my birthday is on April Fools day. Can't tell you how many times I got a big present or box only to find it was full of newspaper and/or bricks. :(
While that message might be true in some sense, your dad is an asshole for presenting it to you in that fashion..
#122 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:13pm by Cromwellsandwich
So you got a present...granted not the one you wanted but I don't see getting a gift as an fml. How bout you buy yourself a wii. Also your dad is awesome hahaha. I'm totally gonna steal his idea and do it to my kids when they get older.
#126 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:19pm by kristina3514
Well it's not really a gift itself when it was his VCR to start with. He just boxed his VCR, gave it back to him in a box, just to crush his hopes on his birthday.
I wholeheartedly agree... My pc, having a Core i7 extreme edition, 6GB of ddr3 in triple channel, and a palit revolution 700 deluxe graphics card (2gb of gddr5 clocked at 3800mhz) crysis looks so damn real XD
while the campaign kinda sucked, multiplayer is amazing :)
i get 60-70 fps max settings - windows vista dx10 :D
thats just fucking mean, fyl and fuck your dad. hes a terrible parent and thats not a great lesson to teach..
something similar happened to me one christmas with a cell phone. i ended up getting it though im sorry you didnt that sucks.
#132 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:22pm by loverslanex3
Awwwwh:( haha. Don't worry about it, Wiis really aren't that fabulous. But seriously, who the hell still uses VCRs? LOL. P.s. Yo dad is a pessimistic biatch. :O
#136 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:28pm by Twixnumber2
Was he drunk while he was doing this? It sounds like some kind of underlying problem, like he never got what he wanted when he was a kid so he's taking it out on you.
#139 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:34pm by BreezyPear
i can't believe people are judging whether the person deserves it or not based on whether or not they like the wii. the fact is, the op wanted something for their birthday, and their dad was a big enough of a douchebag to do that. definately not cool.
and ps, most of the people that say, "oh i hate the wii. you deserve it for wanting that stupid game."
have the wii.
ha.
people are stupid.
#141 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:35pm by sarahface555
and number 126, he didn't get a present for his birthday, basically.
he got his own vcr.
lol.
read it right the first time around.
#143 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:38pm by sarahface555
Happy birthday...yesterday was my birthday! I was stuck at the dentist's for 3 and a half hours because my dad had scheduled a family cleaning that day. :( And I had to watch 3 hours of iCarly in the waiting room. I guess that's sort of an FML.
#149 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:47pm by lifeislife
expect the worst from everything and you'll never be disappointed.
#150 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:48pm by i_hate_gym
A Wii is way too much for a meer birthday present. Stupid kid.
#152 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:50pm by Nakedsquirrel
I guess that depends on the family. As an only child, I've gotten big items like that for my birthday, but if he has siblings then I can easily understand him not getting it. If he has siblings, then Christmas is probably a better time to ask for something like that - "for the entire family."
#159 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:58pm by CrimsonImpact
The ps3 tends to be nothing but dull.
That is MY opinion, not a fact. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and when it comes to gaming systems, you shouldn't call them idiots for liking something you don't.
Why does it matter what console he wanted? Besides, I think it'd be much less likely that he gets a PS3, what with its super high cost, and the fact that it does not have many popular games compared to the other two big consoles right now. Quit being a fanboy and judging others on a freakin' ENTERTAINMENT device.
BTW I own a PS3. And a Wii.
Wow...
I mean okay, if he couldn't get you a Wii for whatever reason, he shouldn't have done that! That's just pretty messed up..
I think actually categorizing the "seriousness" of video games is silly. I love video games, but I'm big enough to realize that there are many more important things, and video games are just for fun and to pass time. It's ok though, since most of the people commenting on this site are probably too young to have any serious worries or responsibilities - and I am not trying to be offensive, it's just the truth.
OP, your dad was a jerk. The lesson is true - you can't always get what you want - but there is a difference between accepting that life doesn't always go your way, and going out of your way to make other people miserable. That's where your dad was wrong. There are more mature ways of teaching you that lesson, and if he thinks you're old/mature enough to understand that, then you probably already do. Life is tough enough. There's no need to purposely make it any harder on others.
#157 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:56pm by CrimsonImpact
you need to contact lyle & eric menendez. they can give ya some good advice on what to do with ur dad
#158 - On 06/23/2009 at 12:57pm by Colby_Colbert
on his birthday get him penis enhancment pills but than fill it with diet pills and say the same thing
#162 - On 06/23/2009 at 1:01pm by ZiggyMorrison
ouch, that's not a gift at all!
On the other hand, I wonder what would have happened if you DIDN'T expect a $275 gift! Maybe I just came from a poor family, but that seems a bit much for one person.
ok this thumbs up thumbs down thing is annoying because now you can't see peoples opinion.
if the wii is crappy let them say it.
#164 - On 06/23/2009 at 1:01pm by stinkybutt
YDI for not being able to appreciate a hilarious joke when it gets sent your way. If this had happened to me, i probably would have been angry but i would have also been laughing my ass off. Props to your dad for being clever
#169 - On 06/23/2009 at 1:14pm by enuff_crying
i guess a life lesson is more valuable than a video game system that will go out of style a few months
get a job lazy child. I bought my own xbox 360 when they came out and they were $800 when they first came out.
#176 - On 06/23/2009 at 1:26pm by xxstealthxx
oh yeah, get a job when even qualified professionals are having trouble getting employed. yeah, you really thought that one through didn't you?
#342 - On 06/24/2009 at 8:58am by ElMundio87
The movie Fight Club touched upon an idea that forms an important lesson here: things you own end up owning you. You do not need a Wii to play games or to enjoy time with friends. You do not "earn" gifts, so no gift can be less than you deserve. Perhaps your father wished merely to direct your attention towards the less impermanent joys of life, such as friends and family.
Meditate upon these ideas, until you can touch the calm, enlightened center within you. Then tread the Buddha's path by spreading that enlightenment to those closest to you: select the three material things that take up the most of your father's time, and destroy them.
yeah, but the father is still a jerk for playing such a mean trick. Why not just say exactly what you said to the boy?
#181 - On 06/23/2009 at 1:37pm by 0geckofun_
Send him a card with the Inscription "Dear Dad, thank you for the life lesson. One Day you will be old and feeble and need help. On that day remember the lesson you taught me today, because I will be too busy screwing up my own kids to have time for you and your problems.
Well you can throw the VCR away they don't make VHS tapes anymore
#183 - On 06/23/2009 at 1:45pm by fyourlife33
Tell your dad you will remember this little life lesson when it comes time to pick his nursing home.
Lol, that's funny from my perspective, but hey--it's actually a pretty good life lesson, though that's NOT the way it should be taught. But I hope he got you something else...anyway, today's my birthday as well. Yay for June birthdays! :D Hope the rest of your day is better. Happy Birthday!
#191 - On 06/23/2009 at 2:02pm by nillawafer
anyone who thinks they're kids need a lesson in disapointment is a retard unless u r extremely spoiled, u will probably always gonna handle it the same way, and if u r disapointed so much that u handle it fine: ur life is f***ed
What did you do to make him mad?
Seriously, even if he were trying to teach you a lesson, that's a bit harsh to do it on your birthday.
It's the sad truth :/
But that was a horrible thing to have done on your birthday!
#200 - On 06/23/2009 at 2:26pm by TheFadedGuitar
You got something even better for your birthday. An important lesson.
No seriously, that was cruel, even if it is kinda true.
#205 - On 06/23/2009 at 2:39pm by christopherlove
all this wii bashing and stereotyping is silly IMHO.
I'm a girl who plays WOW in her early 30's pretty seriosly. (currently 2 allies at 80.) I do have a wii and a ds for less serious goofing off. when I'm gaming on the go I prefer less serious stuff so I can put it down without a thought when I need to. the wii I mostly use for wii fit and other similar ones... yeah it's not as good of an idea as going for a real jog around the block or something similar but it's easier to do on my time and more fun.
I don't have a ps3 but not because I don't want one (I do have a ps1 and a ps2 as well as a few other old systems). the ps3 I just can't justify the cost yet with other bills to pay for and knowing wow takes most of my time for gaming.
Girls can be awesome gamers there are some guilds on wow of just girls that kick ass and just because someone has or wants a wii doesn't mean they aren't also a serious gamer.
Pwned! Sorry, that's a pretty horrible thing that your dad did to you on your birthday, but you have to admit - it's pretty funny.
#208 - On 06/23/2009 at 2:41pm by stephanietong
So why don't you get a job? Pull weeds or pick up cans and get your own. You're probably not paying rent or buying any groceries. You sound like a brat.
#212 - On 06/23/2009 at 2:58pm by RodeHard
FYL. your dads a dick head. he knows what you want, and he went through the trouble to get the box so why doesnt he just get you what u want for once.
#213 - On 06/23/2009 at 2:58pm by Orangeman69
FYL. your dads a dick head. he knows what you want, and he went through the trouble to get the box so why doesnt he just get you what u want for once.
#214 - On 06/23/2009 at 3:00pm by Orangeman69
Seriously, 'hinting for a wii several months'? Bit high on your expectations, aren't you? If someone asks what you want, sure, list them a few things, but you make it sound like you practically demanded a wii. Expensive things, you know, and most people prefer having a choice.
Instead of hinting for two months, why not just get a job and buy yourself one?
Even at a paltry $6/hr after tax you can get one in 40h, which you can easily rack up in one week.
#227 - On 06/23/2009 at 3:26pm by disgruntled_stdt
And if he's too young to have or get to a job? And if he decides that he'd rather GO TO SCHOOL than dropout & work at McD's? And if he decides NOT to evade taxes by taking his full wages?
Pull your head out of your arse & realize that people are allowed to want stuff on their own brithdays...
#274 - On 06/23/2009 at 7:10pm by themoodyronin
Yes, people are allowed to want stuff, but parents are also allowed to choose not to buy it. Especially if the kid has been pestering for it for two whole months. Pull your head out of your arse. People don't get anything and everything they want on their birthdays.
#332 - On 06/24/2009 at 3:21am by wobster109
Your dad's a dick - who tries to "teach people lessons" on their birthday? He'd be a dick even if it WEREN'T your birthday
wiis suck anyway. be a man and get an xbox like the rest of america...
not to start and endless debate between hardcore wii fans and gamers, i dont consider myself a gamer but the wii is for children and an xbox is for anyone..
#232 - On 06/23/2009 at 3:31pm by guitardedman
Oh dude, your life is pretty fucked, but that was amazingly hilarious.
It's ok, the year they came out I got one for christmas, only I waited in line opening day, got one and when I got home my parents made me wrap it and wait for christmas. They also took pictures of me and made me act surprised.
I find it funny how many people are claiming xbox 360 as the "hardcore" gamers choice of video game platform. The hardcore gaming scene is mostly pc gaming, not ps3, 360, or wii.
That being said, does it really matter which console he wanted? I have a 360 and a Wii and they both have their merits. It really depends on what you're in the mood to play.
Get over yourselves and try opening up to trying the different consoles if you only play one of them, you'll be pleasantly surprised if you play some of the good games for each of them.
I can't say for the ps3 since I don't have one, but I'd suggest trying:
xbox: ninja gaiden 2, left 4 dead, gears of war
wii: trauma center, super smash bros, metroid prime
I don't blame your father for trying to teach you a lesson in life, but considering that it was your birthday... that was cruel as hell.
#242 - On 06/23/2009 at 4:08pm by 18legalawesome
Your dad probably thought he was trying to teach you some sort of wise lesson, when in reality he was being a cruel asshole. For his birthday show him this FML post to prove that even strangers think he is a heartless bastard.
Even IF you are spoiled, he could have dealt with it in so many more appropriate ways that WEREN'T on your birthday.
Your dad is so full of win it's amazing.
You have to admit though, if your son was bothering you for almost TWO MONTHS asking for the same damn expensive thing for a birthday, you'd be a little annoyed.
Get a job.
Make money.
Buy your own game console.
#244 - On 06/23/2009 at 4:09pm by englishmuffin
Also, you people need to stop with the console wars. If you think one console sucks and another is awesome then good for you. People like what they like, and you need to accept that :)
For those who say the Wii is just for kids, buy a copy of House of the Dead Overkill and last long enough to beat it and watch the ending scene. The game in itself is certainly not for kids.
#245 - On 06/23/2009 at 4:14pm by 18legalawesome
As the owner of a Wii, I'm pleased to inform you that you are missing nothing. Unless you want to play amazing Nintendo exclusives that you can only dream about. FYL, sucker.
#250 - On 06/23/2009 at 4:39pm by Warped_Mind
The Wii sucks, why would you want one?
But hey, turn around and do the same for him for his birthday. Especially if he hints about something.
You're dad is a douche. He's just upset that he got his life fucked up and shitified it so he wants YOU to be unhappy :P
#256 - On 06/23/2009 at 5:31pm by that_one_dude
So much debate over the ps3/360/wii just do the reasonable thing and get all three
#257 - On 06/23/2009 at 5:31pm by tasteslikeloud
wii is too hard to control and the graphics arent as good as the ps3 or 360. wii sucks get and xbox ;)
#259 - On 06/23/2009 at 5:32pm by Ricky_rubio121
Best dad you could ever ask for. He's absolutely right, it's best to just stay in a state of mediocrity.
#261 - On 06/23/2009 at 5:34pm by Mr_Robotron
hahahahaha that really sucks i'm sorry!! but he's right and you could've earned more then a wii if you had a job and worked minimum wage.
#262 - On 06/23/2009 at 5:39pm by Mc09toofine
We did that to my brother, but not with a Wii, but a nintendo DS. We put socks in the little box. But we gave him the DS later.
Maybe you'll get it tomorrow. Or maybe your dad just hates you.
#263 - On 06/23/2009 at 5:54pm by alwaysalady
Maybe your dad was trying to get you a sense of humor for your birthday, since you didn't find it funny.
why do female gamers feel need to emphasize the fact that they're females? i think a genuine gamer wouldn't care of his/her sex. for OP, sucks, but at least you have learned one of the most important aspect in growing up.
That's true in theory, but in reality, even if you have a female avatar, people often assume you are male. Or they try and hit on you. It can be hard to be taken seriously.
Okay, so that was a douche move, but so was so blatantly "hinting" (I'm sure it was VERY subtle!) that you wanted something so expensive and so stupid for your birthday!
Guys, the point of the FML is that the OP's dad is an asshole, not that the Wii is the suckiest console out there, which it definitely isn't.
If my dad had done that to me, I might honestly have punched him >_>
#278 - On 06/23/2009 at 7:14pm by Avenging_Angel
The real gift was a lesson well learned.
cuntheads that use any excuse to argue over which console is best go fuck yourselves.
Forget fatherhood, that man should have been a life coach.
#284 - On 06/23/2009 at 7:52pm by Irony_and_Ivory
If I had been you, I would had told him something like "I'll remember this proverb when I'll rob a bank to celebrate my graduation". Or "... when I'll tell you I want to become a hooker on the same day I get my Masters degree".
I'm sure he'd suddenly realize you may get him back for this some day.
Revenge aside, what he did is just cruel. I understand it's fun for parents to tease their kids a bit, but your father went too far.
Actually my dad once told me I would not get a gift I wanted when I was 3 or 4, and he surprised me when he actually gave it to me on Christmas. He filmed it, so I got to see myself saying "But you told me it was for grown-ups!" and him replying "Aren't you one?".
Not everyone has the same values I guess. I'm sorry for you.
#287 - On 06/23/2009 at 8:20pm by UsingLogic
Oh God, I feel so bad for you. What happened to your dad? Crappy childhood or something?
#289 - On 06/23/2009 at 8:28pm by jewelzgalore
Man~ i feel real sori for u.
Parents make up for 60% of the posts here.
God bless u.lol.
#293 - On 06/23/2009 at 9:10pm by ThisPerson89
You should save up for a Wii, buy one, plug the nunchuck into the Wiimote, and whip the shit out of your dad. Then throw the VCR at his head.
you should take a dump in the box and leave it on your dads pillow with a note that reads "This is life... it doesn't pay to be a smartass"
#300 - On 06/23/2009 at 9:43pm by 10001110101
He tought you a valuable lesson and save you from having the worst console out there (seriously N64 was better) work hard gather some money and be the proud owner of a PS3.
#303 - On 06/23/2009 at 10:18pm by 4toestatue
wiis suck no games res 4 is pretty much the ONLY good game i guess guitar heros good too
#306 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:14pm by bloodyhell9398
Your daddy isn't very nice. I hope you had a nice birthday, and if I could, I would get you a Wii.
#307 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:22pm by steph108
Your dad is a fucking asshole. You should do what #300 said...that's a good idea.
#308 - On 06/23/2009 at 11:23pm by deathproof
Mario Kart Wii is the best game ever invented, you can't beat it's online gameplay...and only the people addicted to WOW end up on Dr. Phil
#312 - On 06/24/2009 at 12:28am by FlaminYawn
at least he is teaching your correctly.i know you may think its cruel but you cant always get what you want and you should never keep your hopes TOO high when the situation is out of your control; thats life.
#315 - On 06/24/2009 at 12:40am by CruelSirDrum
..meh. I'm gonna come off a grouch, but I don't care:
All I can decipher from the op is "waah waah I didn't get the $400 console that I wanted".. I don't blame your dad for doing what he did. Expecting a birthday gift of that price really seems assholey, and even more so if you're going to complain about not getting it. =/
Plus the op seems old enough to be working or living on his own, judging by the fact that he has his own vcr and he's posting on fml. By that stage, well.. you should really be buying your own expensive crap and not expecting your parents to.
If all you're worrying about is having no wii and a dad with a sense of humor.. well, your life must be pretty sweet.
#317 - On 06/24/2009 at 12:55am by mylittlesandwich
You don't come off as a grouch, just ignorant to me. You're clearly jumping on the bandwagon of "hey, that's life, deal with it kid".
First off, the Wii's $250. Still a steep price, but it sure as hell beats $400.
And you can say that the OP's living and working on his own, because he/she has their own VCR and is posting on FML? Are you freaking kidding me?
It is one of the most easiest tasks in the world for a 13-14 year old to go into a thrift store, pay 5 bucks and get a VCR.
As for the posting on FML thing: You need to get acquainted with the terms "family computer" and "library".
Again, it's not that hard to get your own VCR and post here. It's highly possible that the OP's a kid, as such.
I'm going to be blunt, and tell you: You're an idiot.
its okay. there is this thing called therapy that will help you with this. there is a line from the simpsons where lisa says, "i have a feeling that one day i'll be talking to my theripist about this."
i say for all gift giving occasions give him something from http://www.baronbob.com
I don't understand why people are making this a debate aout which game console is better? Still the poor guy has a cruel dad but he didn't get wii.
Christ on a cross. That is probably the rudest thing a parent can do.
Sorry bro, especially if you earned a Wii.
#321 - On 06/24/2009 at 2:00am by perennialartist
i prefer xbox, but that's neither here nor there
the guy wanted a wii and his dad pulled off a dick move, fyl
#322 - On 06/24/2009 at 2:03am by mister_moops
Tough love in a Wii box.
OP- I'm not going to fault you because you're probably young. But consider what your Dad is saying. There are far more worst things in life than not getting what you want for your brithday. Chin up, you'll live.
Happy Birthday though.
:)
I hate when people debate over consoles like this. It's just childish. I have a 360 and I love it, i've played the PS3 and it's pretty cool, however the Wii is more of a little kid console...
#324 - On 06/24/2009 at 2:29am by sgn12345
Idk if this has been said, I'm not reading 300 comments. But takea guess where he got the wii box? Did common sense come into play yet? The dad really did buy a wii, just pulled a little prank, and the op thought it was worth a FML even tho he really got a wii... Jeez, think people, for once?
holy shit!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats true!!! but holy shit!!!!!!!!!! not nice!!!!!!!!!
#326 - On 06/24/2009 at 2:48am by kittycatgirl
your dad sure has a way of getting a point across. he doesn't care if it is your birthday. but you still got the wii, so be happy. he just fooling with u
Lol, it's a tough economy, and there are people with a lot less, so don't act so entitled to a wii. Two months is a very long time to be hinting about a birthday. I imagine, for your father to pull that prank, he must have been quite annoyed with you. Sorry, but I can't say I sympathize with you if you just spent two months being greedy about a toy. Imagine if you had a little brother or a friend who spent two months pestering you to buy him a wii for his birthday, you'd be pretty annoyed too.
You're honestly not entitled to a wii unless you work for the money and then buy your own. Why should other people, even your parents, work hard to buy you toys?
#330 - On 06/24/2009 at 3:11am by wobster109
I can see where your father is going with this but that was just cruel... maybe you should talk to him about it. Happy Birthday, by the way, hope that doesn't kill your birthday. I hope you get a Wii.
#333 - On 06/24/2009 at 3:34am by PaperMoon
Thats so funny your dad did you a favor wii sucks ps3 or xbox360 those are awesome.
#341 - On 06/24/2009 at 8:58am by crazyChic451
find a huge empty plasma tv box and fill it up with crap and just give him a card and a tie inside and say the same thing. or put old people stuff int here like a cane and a bag of depends and say you're too old for shiny electronics. whatever u want. give him a taste of his medicine
#348 - On 06/24/2009 at 4:33pm by winemysavior
wow, what an awesome father.
for father's day get him a pretty little box with expensive wrapping paper and a nice bow and put a note saying, "i learned from the best, life isnt fair"
or something like that!!!
#352 - On 06/24/2009 at 6:55pm by nikkiandyou
Wow, he's kind of a jerk... but he's giving you the gift of life knowledge! ... T_T
But still, you shouldn't have hinted... I hate that... just ask for what you want!
#361 - On 06/24/2009 at 11:29pm by lologirl419
Well, where did he get the empty Wii box? The Wii has got to be somewhere.
#365 - On 06/25/2009 at 3:41am by greedy_dead_soul
if you want i can give you mine for free.... I hate the Wii!
#368 - On 06/26/2009 at 12:31am by rafaelaugusto94
LOL am I the only one that noticed that he's probably the only kid in the country who still owns a VCR?
Your dad is a dick who probably thinks he just gave you some profound life lesson. He is just projecting his own failures in life on you. Here is another life lesson that applies to you right now: Whenever someone tries to crush you persevere and you will become stronger.
#373 - On 06/26/2009 at 4:46pm by topflight1001
wii's suck anyways. =)
next time ask for something better like an xbox. ;)
#376 - On 06/27/2009 at 3:47am by theunbelievable
Wow, no offense man, but your dad is a tool. It takes a very small man to take out his frustrations at his own inability to find happiness on his son.
#377 - On 06/27/2009 at 8:50am by mycreativename
Omg Tuesday was my birthday and I Did get a wii!!! Ahahaha I'm not lying either which makes this soooo funny hahaha
But for real that sucks for you...... Your dads A jerk.......
#378 - On 06/27/2009 at 12:09pm by annieannie
thats just f*cked up!!! FYL, ur dad is an aššhole!!! :-/
#379 - On 06/27/2009 at 9:06pm by Nacirema20
Wow. My brother has a Wii and plays old ass nintendo games on it. He's pretty smart with the Wii. I love playing it too. Wii's are AWESOME!
#382 - On 06/28/2009 at 6:12am by lilmisspixie
you asked for a wii huh. the wii looks fun but it's only fun for about a month than you get bored, I rec. the xbox 360 with it's fun online mutiplayer and tons of fun games, it's also cheaper than the wii when you buy the $200 arcade pack that comes with some arcade games
you should have said, Thanks Dad! I learned an important valuable lesson! I love you! then you punch him in the nuts and give him the note
Screw the wii. I hav one and it sux. It's more like games for little kids (unless if you're nostalgic for Mario) Get something more useful like an iPod touch
#391 - On 09/11/2009 at 1:24am by AtoZandBeyond
I like your dad, i don't know about anyone else but this has pretty much summed up my life
#392 - On 09/22/2009 at 3:14am by rivershade
