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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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)
amire23 4
You coul have asked why.
quontag 15
I bet you would've loved to get flowers cause no one loves you.
doodlecloud 27
Except it would have been rude even if OP's assumption that the co-worker's father was alive had been correct. So really, OP just fails all round.
phograph 5
Yeah, you know what ASSUMING does.. It makes an ASS out U and ME. Seriously, it's a lesson to live by.. Perhaps you should start. Edit: Besides, what if her father had been a trans? It would be the same situation.
russfml 31
What assumption? she mad it sound as if her dad was alive. Why is this too hard for you people to comprehend that
Ameel_fml 19
@russfml: But even if her dad WAS alive, it's douchey to laugh at someone's gift just because it doesn't fit into perceived gender stereotypes. So the OP deserves it for being a judgemental ass.
phograph 5
Thank you kind sir/madam.
pompousjackass 10
what the **** would her father being trans have to do with anything? also, you can't be "a" trans.
phograph 5
What if her father was a woman? It's quite clear what I meant, I'd think.
OverFlash 15
If her father was a woman, she'd be referring to her as her mother, not her father. Unless you mean started out as a woman and became a man. In which case, how is that different from someone who was a man all their life (and those who argue that FtM's are men or boys their whole life, I'm talking physically)?
phograph 5
The woman would be her biological father, even if she was a woman by that point, and I dunno, maybe they like flowers? It's quite possible.
cameronman9 2
WHAT DOES OP MEAN!!!!!!!????????
PerfectMistakes 8
OP means Original Poster, I believe. Or something along those lines.
russfml 31
So you would assume her father is dead because she got him flowers? What fkin planet are you on?
Aaron5390 0
most men hold a since of self respect to not want flowers. But comming from his daughter whether he is living or deceased is a diff story I agree with some people how are you supposed to kno he is dead not ur fault.
g02hell 2
If having flowers or being given flowers lowers your self respect you got problems. Flowers kick ass. -a man
yupitssoph 18
I always get my dad flowers... And he IS alive. Assuming guys don't like to receive flowers is a gender stereotype. Yes my dad likes power tools and golf clubs but he'd definitely appreciate some flowers.
EllyBear__ 11
The fact you think having flowers means you have no self respect makes me think you're one of those guys who refuses to bathe or have cushions in your house, probably as a way of compensating for a tiny manhood or some bi curious feelings.
OceanNut4 4
Wow
snafu63 0
that's on her. anyone doesn't lead with the fact that he's dead is stupid. sorry op
Bad1z 13
most people dont go around telling everyone that they have a deceased parent
russfml 31
In a situation like that is good to. She made it sound as if he's alive when not. That's misleading and justifiable.
izzygarcia 0
I like flowers I'm a guy? My favorite are peach colored roses & I'm not gay!(: