Today, I asked a coworker what she'd bought her dad for father's day. She said that she got him some flowers, and I laughed because I thought it was a rather feminine gift for a man. I later found out that the flowers were for his grave. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I went into work and noticed one of my fellow colleagues had a large bunch of flowers on her desk. As soon as I saw her, I immediately said, "Happy Birthday!" Everyone went quiet. It wasn't her birthday; her father had died. FML
Today, I bought some flowers. As I was checking out, the cashier asked, "Aww, these for your mom? How sweet." I responded they were for a girl I liked. She laughed and said, "Sorry…" FML
Today, a guy left flowers on my doorstep. I got home to find my dad claiming he bought them for my mum. I told my parents they were mine, they laughed in my face. FML
Today, at work, our team started a new sales strategy of selling flowers to men by asking them to buy one for their lovely ladies. The first guy I ask ends up crying and telling me his wife passed away a week ago. The woman with him was actually his sister. FML
Today, my dad found the Father's Day present that I spent at least ten hours preparing and decorating. I'd expected him to be extremely happy about this lovely gift. His only reaction was to ask if he could exchange it for something else. FML
Today, after spending $120 to have a bouquet of flowers delivered to my mom, she called to complain that I had forgotten about her for Mother's day, but also praise my sister for apparently receiving my flowers I sent at the door and passing them off as hers. FML
Today, a guy from work that I barely know gave me sunflowers for my birthday. He told me, "You mentioned they were your favorite." I mentioned it to my family at home a few days ago. FML
Today, a little girl at work was coloring a picture that said "Best Dad" on it. Wanting to be nice I asked her if she was making it for her dad for father's day. She looked at me with a sad face and said, "I don't have a dad..." FML
Today, on a whim, I bought my wife some flowers on my way home. She put them in a vase then asked me what stupid thing I did that I’m pre-apologising for. She refuses to believe I bought her flowers for any other reason. Man, I must be a really shitty husband. FML
Today, I called the florist and ordered a flower arrangement for my grandma, who I was told was sick. I said I didn't know what to get her, so just to send her something nice. I got a call from my mom calling me an inconsiderate bastard. They sent my grandma forget-me-nots. She has Alzheimer's. FML
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GuyWithThePants 7
Maybe that'll teach you to be so judgmental
B3Y0ND 3
You couldn't have possibly known about her dead father, but you still should have been more sensitive about her gift choice. No need to be rude about it.
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Comments (235)
isaiaah 6
It's fathers day I don't see what's wrong with getting him flowers. If I got my dad flowers he'd take it as a big joke and laugh his ass off. You should be more careful next time.
russfml 31
You just proved a point buddy, that's cause getting a guy flowers is funny. Therefore the op laughed at the idea of it.
Ameel_fml 19
It mustn't be that "funny" to give a father flowers, since many florists sell Father's Day bouquets during this time of year. Actually, flowers are a fairly common gift for either gender. Not every dad wants power tools or socks and undies.
ily0109 0
Wow. B!tch.
NIRVANA1990s 1
that's terrible! I fee so bad for her I know if my dad died my life would be over :(
ryggsekk 8
it sounds a little feminine when it's out of context: i'v bought flowers for my dad (because he likes flowers) i'v bought flowers for my dad's grave (because he is dead) y, FYL
russfml 31
Fyl, I would have thought the same. I've never heard of a father getting flowers for fathers day. The rest of you just know how to jump on a band wagon, get real
steak87 1
Dam straight, man.
GoldenGrizzly 7
Its not that getting flowers for guys is the norm. I mean, I buy my dad plant seeds for father's day because he is really into healthy food and likes to grow his own veggies. However, my dad likes a lot of things people might mistake for feminine gifts and I have been laughed at for buying him journals, necklaces and sewing supplies because of the way people assume it means my dad's gay. However, I don't care if people find it funny, I care that people who don't know my father feel it is perfectly fine to comment on the things I buy him. It usually shuts them up when I tell them that my father grew up in a rural part of the country and after my grandmother had a terrible accident, he was in charge of making his own clothes, growing his own food and the like because he would have gone without if he didn't. He enjoys those sorts of things.
GurTeddyBear 0
heartless bastard.
anarchistpunk 3
It's more like **** her life cause she pobably cried because of you. Good ******* you judgmental prick.
loveit0730 7
Dont be so judgemental OP. Not everyone has a mom or dad. But aside from that, whats wrong with flowers? Guys can like flowers just as much as girls can too, but im sure the guy would accept them anyway even if he didnt like them.
joanna0488 7
Maybe next time you won't be so insensitive! Jerk!!
janerose21 3
What a stupid prick , way to go making a girl feel more worse then she already is. Now is your turn to buy flowers when apologising !!