Today, I asked my grandmother what she looked like when she was young. She casually replied, "I was ugly, sweetie. Just like you." FML
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Today, my grandmother said to me, "You look just like your mother did at your age. Except you're fatter of course." FML
Today, we spent the day with my grandmother. During a family conversation, my sweet little grandmother looked me up and down, and without any hesitation said, "I remember you being so beautiful," before looking at my mother, mouthing, "What happened?" and laughing. She's 87. FML
Today, my grandma told me that I'm starting to look like my sister. I jokingly replied, "Uh-oh I'm in trouble then." She gave me a very disapproving look and said, "You should be happy. She's beautiful, unlike you." FML
Today, we had a group of friends over, as well as my grandma. She started talking about me when I was a kid, when I suddenly heard her saying, "Well, yeah, she wasn’t a beautiful child, not at all, she looked.… OK." FML
Today, my grandpa pointed me out to one of his friends, saying, "Yeah, she's the ugly one." FML
Today, my grandfather told me that I was ugly. When my mom found out, she said that, "Old people are allowed to tell the truth." FML
Today, feeling very self-conscious about my looks, I told my mom I felt ugly and wished I could be as beautiful as her. She only said, "Yeah, I'm pretty, I wonder what happened to you." FML
Today, my grandma commented on my Facebook profile picture: "That's a great photo! It doesn't look anything like you!" FML
Today, I asked my mom if I was ugly. She said, "Ask your girlfriend." I said I didn't have one. She said "Exactly." FML
Today, I was helping my elderly neighbor carry her groceries into her kitchen. When I finished, she sighed and said, "You're such a sweet girl. It's just a shame about your face." FML
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Top comments
boating_guy 33
At least she's honest, she probably means it in a loving way. And now you know what you'll look like when you get old!
martialart1st18 19
How do you tell someone they're ugly in a loving way?
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Comments (73)
Black_Knight80 13
Your grandma went ham. Sorry OP
melanie_c_g 13
well at least she got laid so there's still hope for you
worldclassrager 39
I think she needs new glasses
Sangue0608 26
and you're basing this on?
Jeep_Babe121312 5
Wow that was really harsh. :( that is a true fml
unicorndruglord 9
Tell her she gave you the ugliness
r00nie 10
Grandma already implied that
it__happens 17
You would think a grandmother would have something encouraging to say...
Sangue0608 26
Maybe it was meant to be. She did say "was" so she could be implying that it's only a stage that she will come to pass.
NotGabe 28
On the bright side, grandma was still able to pass her genetics. She shouldn't feel so down.
buttcramp 21
just smile and say "well I think you're beautiful, so I must be too!"
icelander3 3
I love old people wisdom
Silhouettes1984 7
don't feel bad op..my gramma tells my sisters and I we are ugly at every family function...just cause she's mean and my sisters are beautiful. ..shrug it off :)