Transportation: Today, a woman strapped her 8-year-old son into the seat next...

By Sigh - 19/02/2013 17:13 - United Kingdom - Waltham Abbey

Today, a woman strapped her 8-year-old son into the seat next to me on a transatlantic flight. Thinking they'd been unable to book seats together, I offered to swap seats with her. She said she'd booked it this way intentionally, because he's a "fucking brat" on flights. She was right. FML

I agree, your life sucks 48 902

You deserved it 2 612

May Day: Lily of the Valley and Misunderstandings
When lilies of the valley bring good luck... or not! Discover the stories behind every little bell! More…

Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

I am the passenger…

By northernlass - 01/10/2010 14:32 - United States

Today, I boarded a trans-Atlantic flight by myself, and struck up a nice conversation with the passenger across the aisle. Before we even took off, the man in front of me unbuckled, stood to face me, and asked me to please shut the hell up. "It's a 9 hour flight, and you're VERY loud!" FML

I agree, your life sucks 13 488

You deserved it 37 003

Mom's alone time is precious

By Anonymous - 11/08/2023 06:00

Today, my daughter found out there was a vacant seat left in first class on our flight and damn if she didn’t pounce on the opportunity to get bumped up into it so fast, because she, “like, deserved a break.” She left me in economy class for a 10-hour flight with her 3 year old and 1 year-old with teething pain. FML

I agree, your life sucks 972

You deserved it 212

By Ashleigh - 22/04/2011 18:43 - United States

Today, I was on a three hour flight to Los Angeles for a corporate meeting. The woman next to me instantly fell asleep and snored louder than a freight train, while the kid behind me made a hobby of thashing my seat from behind. When I peered over and asked him to stop, he spat in my face. FML

I agree, your life sucks 37 721

You deserved it 3 484

By MLeguillon - 01/09/2014 04:34 - United States - Imperial

Today, after years of wonderful flying experiences, I boarded a flight and took my seat only to find a baby sitting in front of me, behind me, and to the right of me, and across the aisle from me. All of whom decided to cry in unison. It was a 9-hour flight. FML

I agree, your life sucks 52 600

You deserved it 4 243

By myles bevan - 09/09/2010 10:01 - United Kingdom

Today, whilst sat next to a old lady on a flight back to the UK, I exclaimed how I wished somebody would gag the crying baby a few rows behind us. Her reply was, "That's my grandson." FML

I agree, your life sucks 12 139

You deserved it 39 953

Flight from Hell

By Anonymous - 04/07/2023 17:00

Today, I was sat next to a screaming baby on a 9-hour flight. Now before anyone has a go at me, I am in no way blaming the baby, I’m blaming the mother with her makeup hair and nails done perfectly, with her AirPods on, staring at her phone, and ignoring her screaming child the full 9 hours. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 222

You deserved it 96

Badass

By Anonymous - 06/01/2024 08:00

Today, on a plane, a little kid was kicking the back of my son's chair. When the kid's mom went to the toilet, my son told this little kid, "If you kick my chair one more time, I’m going to kill your mom and you’ll never see her again." He stopped kicking but damn, what kind of son did I raise? FML

I agree, your life sucks 390

You deserved it 224

By Anonymous - 23/11/2015 05:44 - United States

Today, my one-year-old son threw up on the man sitting next to us on a plane. I felt bad and apologized profusely. When I tried to give him money for dry cleaning, he slapped me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 26 890

You deserved it 3 635

Thanks Teen Mom

By use condoms bro - 26/11/2022 10:00 - Argentina

Today, at 17 years-old, I discovered how embarrassing it is to have your kid scream on a flight and how hard it is to calm them down. FML

I agree, your life sucks 405

You deserved it 933

The Curse

By ugly me - 24/10/2010 00:50 - United States

Today, I was sitting on a plane waiting for everyone to get on. A cute guy around my age had the option of sitting next to me or an old guy. He gave me a horrified look and immediately sat next to the old man. I got to sit next to his mother. She evil eyed me the whole time. FML

I agree, your life sucks 29 415

You deserved it 3 631

BingleBop 18

Tuesday 19 February 2013 22:41

Seems like she is a "******* brat" BEFORE flights. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, eh?

TotallyAradical 14

Tuesday 19 February 2013 22:40

Oh hell no.

Comments

iammeorami 25

Wednesday 20 February 2013 5:30

oh Crap

ligerzero459 24

Wednesday 20 February 2013 7:10

New Age parenting at its finest. No spine to discipline your own kids

organolithium_fml 9

Wednesday 20 February 2013 9:41

Order a couple of alc. drinks, give them to the kid until he slumbers of.

ilovefall10 21

Wednesday 20 February 2013 10:00

This 'mom' makes me thankful for my mom.

Satoaoi 13

Wednesday 20 February 2013 10:21

Ohhhhhhhhh I would of been so pissed. call flight attendant if the little brat acts up

FalconWhitaker 20

Wednesday 20 February 2013 11:10

Wow. That is a new level of failing to parent. If it happens again, complain to the stewardess about the abandoned child in the seat next to you.

xRezSynn 15

Wednesday 20 February 2013 12:53

Amazing parenting I have ever seen so far.

Hamz1989 13

Wednesday 20 February 2013 16:57

Give the kid some xanax to relax him.

starlita_fml 14

Wednesday 20 February 2013 19:40

Parenting fail on so many levels...

Octwo 16

Wednesday 20 February 2013 21:09

If someone did that to me I'd gladly discipline the kid for her. If she wants to get pissy you've got plenty of ammo to make her look like an idiot.

Keywords

Public freakouts Health Relatable Scams Geek Music Poopoo peepee Awkward Jewelry Transportation Bikes Cops Kids Family Fight AITA Mother in law Miscellaneous Relationship advice Love Social Media Art Work Students Noise Animals Birds Sleep Mental health Medication

The Top

Today, I asked a girl at work out, who'd claimed she was single. Not ten minutes later, our boss fired me. Turns out that girl is actually his side chick he cheats on his wife with, even though she’s 19 and he’s 48. Not illegal, just scummy as hell, and he fired me out of jealousy. FML

I agree, your life sucks 745

You deserved it 100

Today, I was babysitting this 12 year old. We were watching a movie, and he was being an angel just laying with his head in my lap. He fell asleep so I closed my eyes and had a little nap. When I woke up he had taken my shirt off and was feeling up my boobs. FML

I agree, your life sucks 47 260

You deserved it 14 933

The Top

Today, I woke up early to do the dishes and clean up, after having people over yesterday. Now my wife is mad at me because I didn't stay in bed with her longer. FML

I agree, your life sucks 894

You deserved it 89

Today, I met my father, who I hadn't seen since I was a baby, at Subway. He made me pay for his meal. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 157

You deserved it 287

Today, my friends and I were finally able to meet up for lunch, amidst all of our busy schedules. We had fun talking and catching up about marriage, kids and careers. One friend decided to cause a huge scene though, because apparently we didn’t take her being a stay at home “dog mom” seriously. FML

I agree, your life sucks 992

You deserved it 139

Today, I turned 18 and I’m now subject to adult discipline. My dad says I will no longer be grounded or have my phone taken away, but I have three strikes and if I get to three, he’s throwing me out to get my own house. He then gave me my first strike because I was 30 minutes late picking up my nana. FML

I agree, your life sucks 799

You deserved it 537

Today, on my first date with a guy I really like, I threw up not once, not twice, but three times. FML

I agree, your life sucks 859

You deserved it 129

Today, my boyfriend told me we were going on a trip to Venice. Seeing my reaction, he immediately added : “But don’t get excited, you're not getting a ring." FML

I agree, your life sucks 642

You deserved it 102