Birthday, Awkward and Miscellaneous: Today, I was texting a friend of mine. She mentioned it was her...

By blind - 24/06/2009 12:11 - South Africa

Today, I was texting a friend of mine. She mentioned it was her dad's birthday. I typed, "Tell him 'Happy Birthday' from me!" and as I pressed send, I remembered her dad was dead. FML

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Today, I texted a friend offering my condolences over the death of his grandfather. He hadn't been told his grandfather had died yet. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/06/2009 14:09 - Australia

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

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By Anonymous - 09/05/2009 20:38 - United States

Today, I texted everyone in my phone to remind them mother's day is tomorrow. Everyone including the boy whose mom died last year. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/08/2011 04:18 - United States

Today, my friend's dad had a heart attack. Without realizing what I was saying, I texted her, "If you need anything, you know I'll be there in a heartbeat." FML

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By sober - 12/02/2009 02:09 - United States

Today, I got a text message. It said, "I'm so drunk. What you up to, girl?" It was my dad. FML

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By Gore - 18/06/2019 21:13 - United States - Kansas City

Today, I was going to record a song I wrote for my dad, who I haven't spoke to in a couple of years. After getting things together, I called my mom to let her know I'd be doing this. She informed me he died. A year ago. FML

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By iPhonekid - 27/05/2012 07:19 - United States - San Antonio

Today, I texted my friend and asked her what her sad status on Facebook was about. She texted me back, saying her step-mother had passed away. I tried to reply with "awwh" but my phone autocorrected it to "ahaha." FML

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By hellbound - 12/07/2013 16:35 - United States - San Antonio

Today, I received a text from my dad, which was borderline-incomprehensible due to an insane amount of text language. I replied, jokingly asked if he had a stroke while writing it. A few seconds after hitting send, I remembered the stroke he suffered last month. FML

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Good grief

By Anonymous - 20/06/2023 00:02

Today, my mom wished her best friend a Happy Birthday on Facebook. Her best friend died this year. Oh, did I mention that it’s also my birthday? FML

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softbonez 0

Wednesday 24 June 2009 20:04

How is she a terrible friend? It's like a person saying, "Today's my dad's birthday, but he's dead." Why bring up the subject?

yukanegishi 0

Wednesday 24 June 2009 19:57

I would be hitting my head against the wall O__o

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PredyJessica 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 8:05

i shouldn't be laughing but its funny XD FYI:not all phones can cancel text! my old one didn't do that matter of fact two of my old phones wouldn't cancel !especially my sidekick lx

Topguy 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 8:51

ouch... END END END!!! that stops the text

mj_emo 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 9:29

Hey! Thats a bad one! Anyway,still glad to see another South African on FML! :D

rachelbrianna25 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 9:55

Ouch. Well, a friend of mine brought up fathers day the other day & I said oh what are you doing with for your dad? He said my dad is dead. I felt bad, but at the same time he brought it up. I'm sure if u apologize it will be okay.

Spartoob 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 9:58

Oo need to worry! judging by the past tense used by saying "was" it sounds as though he isn't dead anymore! nothing to worry about after all.

robodoll 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 10:27

Awww sorry. I know what it's like to be in autopilot mode sometimes =/

Sadface590172 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 11:05

...Hehe At least you were just trying to be nice. When people say "Have a good trip!" to me I reply "You too!" almost all the time. Good luck with your friend :P