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)
samtime 0
Tell your mom thatvyour glad she didn't download it because she's not worth talking to anyway.
damnnnnnn 0
Ahhh, sorry....I can relate though!
yodudes55 0
my friend wanted me to get a skype. he just asked me yesteryday but i dont want one. o and that really sucks. a mom shoudn't say tht. i mean really!
trackkill 0
oh sorry
Leser98 0
haha I wouldnt come home for an extra 2 weeks
WaywardDaughter 26
hate to burst your bubble but to actually use skpe it isn't free international skping is like $10/month
greatfirstdate 18
No...it's not.
Lunasis 14
honestly she sounds Tech challenged and frankly I hate Skype myself and I love computers
junpeiIori 17
Yup, definitely know the feeling. My mom pretty much said the same when I astudied in Wales five years ago.