Today, as I returned home, I noticed some movement inside my house. Thinking it was a break-in, I called 911. It was my friends and some coworkers trying to throw me a surprise birthday party. Nobody's said a word to me since. FML
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Wild Nights Out
Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Today, it's my birthday. I was heading back to my apartment and I heard noises behind the front door. Assuming it was the surprise party I'd hinted at, I flicked on the lights… as two heavy guys pushed past me. I was robbed. FML
Today, I went to a surprise birthday party for a friend. Everyone was hiding and waiting to yell "Surprise!" when I got a call from my mom. I was loudly discussing family gossip and trying to get my mom to hang up when the door opened. Everyone yelled "Surprise!" and then turned to stare at me. FML
Today, and recently, many of my friends have been acting strangely. My birthday is coming up soon, so I thought maybe they were planning a surprise party. Nope. Turns out they've just been secretly hanging out without me. FML
Today, it's my birthday, and I was going over to my friend's house for dinner. When I walked in, everyone yelled, "Surprise!" and then turned on the lights. When my friend looked over at me, she said, "Wrong person guys, turn off the lights." FML
Today, it's my birthday and I'd invited quite a lot of my friends to come round and have some fun. When I got home, I saw a few cars outside. It turned out to be for the neighbours. I waited and waited; none of my friends showed up. FML
Today, my friends threw me a surprise birthday party. I was genuinely surprised—and also genuinely hungover from celebrating my birthday alone the night before because they'd all told me they were busy. FML
Today, I came home from work when I heard people in my apartment. My apartment was supposed to be empty, so I entered ready to fight some thieves. I rushed in and hit the closest person to me before the lights switched on. It was a surprise party. I broke my girlfriend's cheek-bone. FML
Today, my friends were acting strange around me. This afternoon, I got a text asking me to meet them out for a couple of drinks. Because of all the strange acting, I decided to tell them I'd go and then not go. I just found out they had been planning me a surprise party. FML
Today, my friends, led by my best friend, threw me a surprise party. Bearing a cake, they all happily yelled, "SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" by suddenly barging in… through the bathroom door. I was on the toilet, in the middle of taking a dump. FML
Today, my coworkers threw me a surprise birthday party. When I walked in and they yelled “SURPRISE!”, I screamed, dropped my coffee, and reflexively shouted, “Who are you people?!” before realizing it was for me. They’re still laughing. FML
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Top comments
gunnerblaster 21
Eh - Screw them if they can't realize the completely logical reaction you had to noticing suspicious movement within your own home. You made the right decision.
chaxandgoods 9
Happy birthday OP.....................
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Comments (47)
Wiz_Of_Oz 17
They didn't think of that eventuality. They should have. If I saw humanoid shapes moving about in my place I wouldn't want to just go in and be 'surprised' (by a gun pointed at my head possibly).
newburton13 26
This is why someone goes with the birthday boy or girl during this kind of thing. To keep them busy and keep them from flipping out like this.
Fedezzer 20
Why aren't there more YDIs on this?
amypr 20
Why are there ANY YDIs on this?
Perdition25 12
You're one of the idiots that votes on YDI for everything I am guessing.
Fedezzer 20
Not on everything, but if you post something on FML you have to be prepared to get judged. Everyone has different views on how people react in these forums, and I believe that the OP should've at least looked through a window first. And I believe that your assumption of my idiocy is very misguided.
thatgirlincali 13
**** their life for not having better planning skills.
SpartanMerc 18
Well, some people don't call the cops. I for example carry a sidearm. There would be a real chance someone could get shot...
crazytwinsmom 25
I'm guessing you don't have surprise parties thrown for you since your friends would probably be thinking about that possibility.
150493x 29
You wouldn't have known, OP. I'm hoping they realise that what you did was sensible and logical.
mattrd_fml 31
Bow did they get into your house? They should have thrown it somewhere ekse. Not in your own house.
Omniprism 15
That's bullshit that they haven't spoken to you. They should all apologize and laugh it off. And maybe you should write/text/email them and say thank you for the sentiment but I was scared and didn't mean to ruin it. Lets all get together and try it again.
TheAngryPrincess 3
It's not your fault. I would have freaked too. The people who say you deserve it are douchebags.
Obey_StudBoii 23
Annnndddd..OP that's why they call it a surprise party for a reason.