Today, I broke my mother's Tiffany lamp from the 1920's. Practically crying, I raced onto the computer to try to find one to order before she comes back in three weeks. The lamp is worth over twelve thousand dollars, and the only way I'm getting one is if I lived 90 years ago. FML
I agree, your life sucks (31294) - you totally deserved it (14454)
On 08/03/2009 at 1:24pm - money - by someexplanationrequired (woman) - Canada (Ontario)
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r u fucking retarded lol. ill split ur wig if i ever catch u bitch.
#30 - On 08/03/2009 at 5:49pm by thenotoriousmpgs
Straitjacket, anyone?
And you aren't fooling anyone. You're gonna sit there and troll because this is the only thing that can make you feel good about yourself. So have fun going crazy.
"you don't know anything about me".
I think we have a pretty good idea of what kind of person you are.......
#40 - On 08/03/2009 at 5:55pm by ChelseaArmitage
Backformore, you're absolutely right that we don't know you. However, you don't know the OP either, so, by your very argument, you have absolutely no right to make such crazy assumptions about the OP. So stop.
And since we don't even know how the lamp was broken, we can't say whether or not it was the OP's fault this happened.
backformorebitch- hypocritical idiots like you annoy me. now everyone, just ignore him. on every FML.
#59 - On 08/03/2009 at 7:03pm by zoolander951
"Ignoramus" is spelled with an "m," you ignoramus.
BTW, it looks really stupid if you totally ignore people arguments against you just because you realize they're right.
good idea! and if you would be so kind to give this person a negative vote, so nobody can see his/her comment...
and, to bad about your lamp, i really am. FYL indeed
...LOL? You look it up. I just did it now, and would you believe it? I was right-- it's with an "m." Fail.
I see. So, if I don't care about something, it ceases to be true? That's an interesting philosophy. Stop caring about things, and they change. Oh man...
Your right: You said more in your post than "Fuck you." But remember: I said that that it's stupid to ignore people's arguments WHEN YOU REALIZE YOU'RE WRONG. I considered your argument self-defeating. I wasn't being a hypocrite and ignoring an argument that was truthful, I decided to move on and not drive the point home with a sledgehammer when I thought you must have noticed the fallacies of your logic. But clearly it didn't seem this way to you, so let me spell it out for you. You asked for it.
It's totally obvious you lied about that you knowing that it was a slang term where you're from. In your previous post, you told me to look it up when I told you it wasn't a word. So, obviously, you thought it was a word. However, then you turn around and start going on about how its a slang term. This was clearly just to cover up your misspelling of the original word, and you pretend that you knew all along and it was intentional because you combining the words "ignoramus" and "anus." This lie is totally transparent however, since you obviously thought it was a real word and made that up story on the spot.
Happy? Sorry, but I don't like being called a hypocrite when I am not one. I thought this was obvious, but clearly you just weren't able to realize what gave away your lying.
No, something can be looked up if it's a slang term, but you objected to my saying "ignoranus" wasn't a word. THAT means that you thought it WAS a word. So, no, I'm not at all saying that slang can't be looked up.
And if you read my post clearly, you'll know that I know what I'm talking about. And I'm sorry; I didn't want to call you a liar because I didn't want to embarrass you further. But you called me a hypocrite, so I didn't really think I had much of a choice. Essentially you totally changed your story from one thing to another right there. That inconsistency was what I was referring to when I said you were lying (What I've said hasn't precluded that term being used as slang in general, however, in case you feel like raising that). I feel like that's spelled out pretty clearly, and I'm sorry, you asked.
All of you guys are feeding the troll, this whole pointless arguement could have been avoided if you guys didn't reply to him, you all deserve it.
Troll:1
You guys:0
Personally, I would just play dead. The guilt is too much to handle, especially that my mom is an art fanatic.
#127 - On 08/04/2009 at 8:36am by Kiwi_Splash
#2 im guessing theres more to the story that involes carlessness. YDI for not paying attention.
#62 - On 08/03/2009 at 7:17pm by cherrypieguy
Well, we don't know it was an accident. In fact if it was, that'd add more to the FML factor so it would've been mentioned. Really, we don't know if she accidentally broke it, or broke it while being stupid.
Why would she break it on purpose and then be really upset about not being able to replace it? I kind of doubt this was a "moment of passion" thing (like being angry at her mom for something) and that she then immediately felt bad for it. The most likely situation is that she accidentally broke it.
And by the way, guys, if you're calling the OP clumsy, you're being ridiculous. EVERYONE has broken SOMETHING in his or her lifetime.
#137 - On 08/06/2009 at 12:54am by not_a_valentine
There's a difference between something being a total accident and being someone's fault even if it is an accident. If she bumped the table it was on while walking by or something, that was an accident. It's different if she was, for instance, having a huge party while her mom was away and it got broken there. THAT would be a YDI. Judging by the fact that the OP doesn't say what actually happened, she was probably doing something stupid and knows it's her fault.
#142 - On 08/12/2009 at 12:16pm by saminess714
OP didn't say her mom bought it. Could have been a family collectible or heirloom or whatever.
#9 - On 08/03/2009 at 5:08pm by waterynuggets
Good point, although if she could simply afford to keep it around(not sell for $), it probably wouldn't be too much to insure. IMHO, putting out something that valuable is accepting a certain level of risk.
Yeah, if her late grandmother gave it to her or something, it would have sentimental value.
Lamps like these can be repared, as long as they're not shattered like safety glass. The OP still has hope.
Don't worry, you'll all die one day and then it won't matter
#7 - On 08/03/2009 at 5:04pm by waterynuggets
when you have lightsabers, you don't need lamps, just use the light that comes from the light saber. my advice? Kill a jedi, possibly a sworn enemy, or one who you can tell will go to the dark side and kill other jedis than just sell his lightsaber, I'm sure someone would buy a real life lightsaber over 9000 dollars... I would, that would be awesome, you could deflect bullets. and you could fight in the dark where your lamp used to be
#54 - On 08/03/2009 at 6:52pm by ananamoose
how'd you break it?
weinerdog- ever think it was passed down over several generations?
#8 - On 08/03/2009 at 5:07pm by notapplicable123
Ever heard of Antiques Roadshow? LOL. If it didn't cost so damn much maybe that could be a way to get your hands on one, they specialize in old stuff like that. There's really nothing you can do, except buy something else Tiffany that is less expensive but still something your mom would like and she can hopefully just deal with the fact it is not coming back. Sorry. :(
How did you break it? If you were being wild in the house or having a party--you deserved it. If it was clearly an accident, like bumping into it while cleaning, then indeed, FYL.
Hey shyte happens! Atleast no one got hurt. I hope ur mum aint materialistic. Gosh, it's just money! Things cud be worse?
#15 - On 08/03/2009 at 5:16pm by tWitt3rBuG
money makes the world go round... AND it makes people happy
#21 - On 08/03/2009 at 5:30pm by chipmunk95
Sometimes those are lies; as in, they're not really antiques.
But, I would face your mother. Judging by how important it sounds, I think she'd rather know the truth. It's not the monetary value, it's the sentimental value. That would be like (though stretching it) accidently running over someone's dog and replacing it with a look-a-like.
#16 - On 08/03/2009 at 5:21pm by DameGreyWulf
best advice so far. just remember, when life hands you lemons, just say fuck the lemons and bail
#22 - On 08/03/2009 at 5:31pm by _THE_MASTER_
Good luck! Maybe she'll understand it was an accident...
#20 - On 08/03/2009 at 5:30pm by x_Leopard_x
Be more careful. Don't cry it was your fault self piety is not good.
#25 - On 08/03/2009 at 5:42pm by ksunnyv1011
Hello Someexplanationrequired,
I swear I have one that you can buy from me. I'm only selling it for $90. E-mail me at jbmadison76@yahoo.com. My name is Jennifer Black. (Madison comes from the fact that I grew up in New York and I loved Madison Square Garden.) E-mail me your address and I will send it to you. When it gets to you, call me (we will exchange all of this information) and send me the $90. I hope this can help you out! E-mail me A.S.A.P if you want the lamp! Remember it's: jbmadison76@yahoo.com. Thanks!
-Jennifer Black
#29 - On 08/03/2009 at 5:49pm by fmlyoumeanie
Hello Someexplanationrequired,
I swear I have one that you can buy from me. I'm only selling it for $90. E-mail me at jbmadison76@yahoo.com. My name is Jennifer Black. (Madison comes from the fact that I grew up in New York and I loved Madison Square Garden.) E-mail me your address and I will send it to you. When it gets to you, call me (we will exchange all of this information) and send me the $90. I hope this can help you out! E-mail me A.S.A.P if you want the lamp! Remember it's: jbmadison76@yahoo.com. Thanks!
-Jennifer Black
#33 - On 08/03/2009 at 5:50pm by fmlyoumeanie
my mom is a stained glass artist....maybe google one in your area. they can fix...shell never know
#38 - On 08/03/2009 at 5:54pm by dont_be_dumb
wow. my boyfriend's father repairs tiffany lamps and makes his own stain glass lamps and windows. he has even made one for brad pitt. go to stelzstudios.com or call (908) 806-7023 to get a quote. his work is amazing
go to stelzstudios.com or call (908) 806-7023. it's my boyfriend's dad's business and it is worth it to get it repaired... there can be no substitute for it, one of a kind... believe my
Good luck finding foster parents. Someone's getting disowned.
#44 - On 08/03/2009 at 6:06pm by WonderBlunder
There are places that specialize in these sorts of repairs. It's not cheap, but it'd be worth looking into.
you deserve this one, come on you broke her lamp, then you are trying to cover up your mistake. Sadly you may not find one again so just face the music, your mom will forgive you since it was a MISTAKE
If the lamp was from the 1920's (the earliest possible year being 1920), and you went back 90 years, you would be in 1919.
whats he/she going to do, get one when they were 1 year old?
#52 - On 08/03/2009 at 6:42pm by anony_moose
Oh my god, one year off, the op is an idiot. That was sarcasm by the way.
#77 - On 08/03/2009 at 8:27pm by doubleAbattery
ouch. theres some places that specialize in these repairs-not cheap-but if you dont want your mom to find out...........
Having been in quite a similar situation with a lamp, I can honestly say that you deserved it for not being more careful around an item so precious to your mom. Luckily, however, my broken lamp was a cheap-o one. Well, you live and you learn OP, but I still say YDI. Be more careful :)
#79 - On 08/03/2009 at 8:41pm by SchitzoFRIENDic
YDI for not paying attention...however count yourself luck, if it were my mom she'd beat my ass till my eyes bled, take her payment in blood drops...
#84 - On 08/03/2009 at 9:09pm by crazycontagious
This FML bears a lot of resemblance to that epsisode of "Saved by the Bell" when Screech has a party and the bust of Elvis gets broken and 'the gang' has to find a replacement by the time his monther got home from vacation...I think I watched that show too much growing up. Ha ha.
#87 - On 08/03/2009 at 9:32pm by hollywoodbasher
How do you break a fucking lamp? Were you running around the house or something? Is it just sat on a coffee table?
Let's read into this a little more. Before she's back in three weeks? Maybe the OP had a party and broke it while her parents are gone? Probably not, but odds are it was her fault for breaking it, that wasn't included. I find it hard to believe she broke a lamp through no fault of her own in any way.
#92 - On 08/03/2009 at 10:06pm by Ub3r_Crippl3
If it was a truly innocent mistake, like you were cleaning the house and it just happened to fall, then sucks for you. If you were running around like an idiot, had a party, etc... too bad, ydi.
But, I can't even imagine your mother's reaction. I am so anti-materialism. But, some things, like a 90yo gorgeous (I assume, since a lot of them are) lamp, I *would* cry over.
Did anyone else think that fight up there was really funny?!?!??!? and that was totally not a word.....
#101 - On 08/03/2009 at 11:10pm by hahajkyeah
I found it very amusing and a great way to waste time. =D
#103 - On 08/03/2009 at 11:14pm by XOfiestypixie
Clarification:
I broke the lamp by complete accident. I was vaccuming my living room and I caught the edge of the vaccuum on the end of the coffee table, and the light went crashing to the ground. I did tell my mom, and she was initially upset, but the lamp itself didn't have any sentimental value, making the situation a bit better. It was a vintage lamp she got at an auction in France. Thank you for your concerns and comments, haha, I've learned my lesson.
If you have liability insurance under your homeowners policy then you could report the accident. Insurance may pay the fair value of the lamp. Don't throw away the pieces.
#108 - On 08/04/2009 at 12:04am by willbarefoot
OP-- Put poison in your mother's tea. She'll never see it coming
#111 - On 08/04/2009 at 12:20am by DeadMansCrack
You could try and find someone to repair it, I'm sure there's someone out there up to it.
#117 - On 08/04/2009 at 1:59am by berychance
You are an idiot.
Your parents should disown you for being a clumsy fool.
However, your mother is also an idiot for displaying it in a place it could be broken.
Tell your grandma or whatever there was an earthquake and knock ovr a few other worthless things to make it seem realistic
#119 - On 08/04/2009 at 2:45am by retrosaxaphone
It's only stuff. If it's that valuable it should be insured. If it isn't then F your Mum's life for leaving her baby home alone and for being a cheapskate.
#120 - On 08/04/2009 at 4:00am by wellinever
LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Nice job, you fuckup!
#121 - On 08/04/2009 at 4:41am by midwestjerk
OP: Perhaps you'll luck out and it'll be a reproduction.
(See THE NECKLACE by Guy De Maupassant for hope.)
I've read that story SO many times during school; I almost have a love-hate relationship with it. Love because it's such a touching and realistic story. Hate because the irony in the story is SO drastic, that literally, the poorer woman has to spend the REST OF HER LIFE fixing.
I usually don't like reading stories where the main character ends up saying FML. Except on this website. Because more often than not they are FUNNY AS HELL! and funnier than these long, intricate stories where you grow to love the character, whereas here, it's a shallow laughing at the person.
Man, I feel REALLY shallow for visiting FML now. That isn't going to make me stop, though...
#133 - On 08/04/2009 at 4:08pm by aseretkavon
Now this is a true FML.
That blows so much. FYL and I hope she's at least somewhat understanding
#136 - On 08/05/2009 at 1:28am by FuzzyWalnuts
uh, having lived 90 years ago from 2009, one would have been living in 1919, and therefore, (as also being alive today) would have also lived in 1920. ;D
Jesus Christ.
I really feel bad for you. Check eBay.
Good lord.
It's okay boo...
Maybe if you glue it you can buy some more time.
#139 - On 08/06/2009 at 1:51am by pinkuggs4ever
umm instead of searching for that lamp why don't u search for a rime machine!!! DUHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
#141 - On 08/07/2009 at 2:54am by 19lollipop96
Why not ask a glass artist in your area to repair it? Make sure you have a look at other work they've done to see if they are skilled enough, as tiffany's work tends to be fiddly...not all people that make stained glass windows will be familiar with copper-foil techniques.
