Today, I suggested that my mother download Skype so we could video chat while I'm studying in London over the summer. After I had explained how it worked and that it was free, she said "Well...you'll only be gone for a few months. It's not really worth it." FML
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Today, I called my mom from Australia. I have been abroad for two months and hadn't talked to her in a long time. A few minutes into the conversation my moms stops me and says this call must cost a fortune and hangs up on me. A few bucks in more important to her then me. FML
Today, I overheard my mother Skyping with her new "boyfriend" about the $1,000 she just sent him. She barely knew what internet dating was three weeks ago. FML
Today, I told my mom about how my friend is going to China for a year instead of college. My mom suggested that I could do the same. When I told her that a trip to China is probably more expensive than my college tuition, my mom replied, "Not for a one way ticket". FML
Today, I talked to my mom about hanging out with her. She got out her phone to schedule an appointment. FML
Today, I called my mom for the first time in a few weeks, just to chat because I miss her. When she picked up, the first thing she said was, "Why are you calling? What's wrong? Do you have swine flu??" When I told her that I didn't, and I just wanted to chat, she hung up. FML
Today, I text messaged my mom from Afghanistan to let her know everything was okay. She responded, telling me not to message her so much because "the price of text messages really adds up." FML
Today, my mother offered to pay for my tickets to go see my girlfriend who I haven't seen for 6 months. She was happy to pay for the £130 flight, but then refused half way through the purchase because she wasn't going to "let the buggers charge £13 extra" for using her credit card. FML
Today, my mother lectured me for not spending enough time with her. We literally just got back from a 10 day vacation together. FML
Today, I was trying to use the video editing software on my computer for a group project. It then wanted me to purchase another program that cost over $130. One of my teammates told me to buy it, because, "I could afford to skip a few lunches." FML
Today, my mum excitedly discussed with me the prospect of starting a mother-son YouTube duo. Thinking she was joking, I went along with it. She is now installing a 24-hour webcam in the house to record our conversations, which she perceives as hilarious, and is going to upload them. FML
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McKay_fml 0
That was a dick move on her part.
smiling_elephant 0
shes probably like my mom and totally technologically challenged. it took my mom 2 months to use skype right
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Comments (51)
chickabowbow 0
aw that sucks. she sounds like a bitch.
ammali 0
LOL, that's kind of harsh... but at the same time #8 is right, you are a grown man/woman now so it's time to get past needing to see Mommy all the time. You've got phone and emails, you'll be fine. :)
AliSama 17
I think she didn't really understand how to use it or it was too hard for her to use is. it isnt the cost thing.
route95 0
LOL she just doesn't want to admit she can't figure it out. Don't worry!
amirn86 0
Ditto #6 And hey... on the positive you'll be in London, right? I love that city :) It's really confusing though, damn streets are built all going to the center of the city, no blocks lol I hope you have a GPS
amirn86 0
And btw if you haven't left yet, you probably could set it up for her and show her how and she might even use it lol
SFemily 0
I am sure she did not mean it the way you thought she meant it.
sallem5 0
Lol, when I left for England at the beginning of this semester, I had to get Skype; my mom wouldn't let me go without it :P
cyberhoy 3
what the hell these FMLs are getting weaker
mattmag 0
Sounds like my mom. I installed Skype on her computer and made it autorun. The first time I called her, the "incoming call" thing popped up. She thought it was a virus, and got my sister to remove it.