Today, I called a guy who had requested a free marketing consultation for his funeral home through the internet a couple of days ago. When I got through, the receptionist seemed a little taken back by me wanting to talk to him. He had died and was buried yesterday. FML
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Autumn: Leaves and Laughter
When the leaves fall, the laughter rises. Discover autumn stories as crisp as dried leaves!
Today, a telemarketer called my house phone and asked for my grandpa. We were in the middle of having his wake. FML
Today, I started a new job as a receptionist at a nursing home. When two men came in saying, "We're here for Mr. Christensen," I paged him to come to the front desk. Apparently, these men had come from the funeral home to pick up Mr. Christensen's body. I was completely unaware that anyone had died. FML
Today, I was at my mom's funeral. My sisters and I were sitting in the front row. The funeral director, whom we had met with twice before, was going around greeting everyone. When she got to us, she asked where our mom was. Seriously? FML
Today, at the funeral home where I work, I asked my boss if it was time to "bring out the stiff". I didn't realize the guy's family was not only in the building, but within earshot as well. FML
Today, I got a call from my optometrist. I ignored the call, because I already knew I had my appointment tomorrow. When I listened to my messages later, I found out it was from his secretary, saying all of his appointments have been canceled due to him passing away last night. FML
Today, I heard that one of our customers had passed away. Saddened, I told everyone who came into our shop about his death. Understandably, some customers got very upset and one even fainted. Suddenly, the "dead" man walked into the shop. Turns out I got the name wrong. FML
Today, I was supposed to see an apartment. Thirty minutes after I was to meet the owner, she still hadn't shown. I called her. When I got no response, I was annoyed and kept calling. Finally, she answered, said, "I'm in the hospital with my father. He just died. Please stop calling me," and hung up. FML
Today, I called off work saying my Great Grandmother died. A co-worker texted me later asking where and when the funeral was. I made up a lie and said some random funeral home and date. My co-workers sent flowers to the funeral home for condolences. The flowers were returned. FML
Today, I took a week off work because my father passed away. I was at the funeral home making arrangements when I overheard the owners complaining about how their insurance agent had left them to fend for themselves. I'm their insurance agent. FML
Today, I texted a friend offering my condolences over the death of his grandfather. He hadn't been told his grandfather had died yet. FML
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Clitorasaurus 0
Fyl. I would feel so bad.
beatleschick1940 9
you'll never forget that
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Comments (66)
farkie3 8
Sure, it sucks that you tried to call a dead guy, but is that really a good reason to FYL? It's not the end of the world.
ripjohnlennon 5
it's the end of his world
Jak0p 25
no, it's not
SmileSweetly 0
That's horrible ): but that is very ironic.
JUST_STFU_N_GTFO 0
I hope he paid in advance, OP. Otherwise, FYL. :(
JUST_STFU_N_GTFO 0
Nope. Thanks for pointing it all. :P Anyways, I assumed 'that' because otherwise this wouldn't be a FML.
Judus_beej 0
thank you for using irony properly. that alanis morrisette song ruined it for everyone.
Jimboom 11
I have heard of cold calling before but this is stone cold calling!
DocBastard 38
It sure is. I'm sure his sales technique is rigorous, and his presentation would have knocked him dead.
Schizomaniac 24
Doc, that was a killer pun.
qsdmlkj 0
mm i thought the fact that nothing in the song 'ironic' is in fact ironic is supposed to be ironic? i doubt that alanis morisette (or whoever wrote the lyrics) doesn't get irony. that would be rather ironic. now i'm confused
mandyd80 0
i am not understanding why this is an FML. Yes, even funeral directors are human and die too..
onecutechick101 0
that's why he had the funeal home
RedPillSucks 31
So... Was the FML that you were too slow to get the sale?
JUST_STFU_N_GTFO 0
I know right! 'Oh no! People die around me. FML' OP is probably a self-center b*** who thinks everything that happens is directly due to her.
lolornot 2
Not an FML>its simple human nature! Ur just moaning like a bloody child ;)