Miscellaneous: Today, as I returned home, I noticed some movement inside my...

By Suprise - 17/08/2013 04:38 - United States

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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By Anonymous - 11/05/2012 00:28 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 10/03/2016 16:41 - United States - Augusta

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

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By PmS - 08/03/2009 07:16 - United States

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

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By Callum536 - 22/08/2016 09:51 - United Kingdom - Birmingham

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

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By Kyokushin - 03/06/2009 14:15 - United States

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

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By slondons - 18/01/2011 20:53 - United Kingdom

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

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By Anon - 28/11/2023 14:00 - Canada

Today, after I tried to plan a surprise party for my friend, and a series of miscommunications and accidental reveals, it turned it into a surprise party for myself. I walked into a room filled with people shouting, "Surprise!" FML

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PARTAY!

By Life of the party - 19/08/2009 05:13 - France

Today, I threw a party while my parents were gone. I forgot that our alarm automatically turns on at 11 pm, so when people opened the door, it went off. I couldn't find the number for the alarm company, so the cops showed up. Everyone started cheering because they thought they were strippers. FML

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By ugh - 15/07/2013 11:46 - United States - Philadelphia

Today, after my parents left for the weekend, my "friends" decided to throw a party at my house, despite my protests. In order to get them to leave, I called the police. I was the only one arrested, while they got warnings. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/01/2010 18:55 - Canada

Today, my family threw me a surprise party for my 29th Birthday. My brother-in-law sent me a text telling me they were all waiting for me to arrive. Thinking it was at my sister's home, I drove two hours there. It was actually at my parents' house. I missed my party and they ate my cake. FML

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gunnerblaster 21

Saturday 17 August 2013 12:35

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

Saturday 17 August 2013 12:34

Happy birthday OP.....................

Comments

Wiz_Of_Oz 17

Saturday 17 August 2013 14:31

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

Saturday 17 August 2013 14:50

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

Saturday 17 August 2013 15:30

Why aren't there more YDIs on this?

amypr 20

Saturday 17 August 2013 16:54

Why are there ANY YDIs on this?

Perdition25 12

Saturday 17 August 2013 17:49

You're one of the idiots that votes on YDI for everything I am guessing.

Fedezzer 20

Sunday 18 August 2013 15:59

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

Saturday 17 August 2013 15:57

**** their life for not having better planning skills.

SpartanMerc 18

Saturday 17 August 2013 16:19

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

Saturday 17 August 2013 18:10

I'm guessing you don't have surprise parties thrown for you since your friends would probably be thinking about that possibility.

150493x 29

Saturday 17 August 2013 16:44

You wouldn't have known, OP. I'm hoping they realise that what you did was sensible and logical.

mattrd_fml 31

Saturday 17 August 2013 17:08

Bow did they get into your house? They should have thrown it somewhere ekse. Not in your own house.

Omniprism 14

Saturday 17 August 2013 18:00

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.