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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Top comments
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)
nhewitt02 6
It's understandable..I mean that's a mistake anyone could make but I doubt the person will hate you for it. Most people are pretty forgiving of misunderstandings like this!
juicifer 0
****
0Star67 2
You may have not known, but it's really the thought that counts. Plus, flowers are for everyone. They smell great and aren't girly.
boysgirl123 0
Dude you're sick
Briiyahh 7
YDI asshole
linkinpark98 24
I wish my dad even appreciated my gifts. :/ I hand crafted a ship made out of ebony wood, and he said, "Is that all you got me? Sheesh, I was expecting something a bit more to my liking." :(
GothicAngel95 16
More like F the coworkers life Op you deserved that one..
smile625 2
I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, since it seems like you didn't know her father passed away.
EllyBear__ 11
If she didn't know her co-workers dad passed away they're probably not close, therefore making it just plain rude to criticize her gift choice.
TheEpicPies 15
Aww you should feel guilty.
pengin 13
Op, you're an asshole, although obviously you didn't know. :( but, that made me so sad to read.... I mean, if society didn't have such a conception of what is "masculine" and what is "feminine" our relationships and livelihoods wouldn't be so messed-up, and this sad situation wouldn't have came up. I mean, men should be able to show their emotions and accept flowers for a gift without it such a taboo that he must be "gay" etc etc etc.