Purplexus
Ankara, Turkey
Today, I watched my father attempt to light a cigar with the stove and end up burning off some hair and eyebrows. He tried to play it cool, said, "Haircuts are too expensive these days anyway." and walked out, his head smoking. This man is a college professor. FML
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buddy_J 16
Wish I could take his class
Juniorhap 9
like a boss I would have done the same
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MrSassypants 34
#9 Obviously meant that at least the dad didn't relocate the house to Fiya located in Koulikoro, Mali.
8born8 18
I believe your father has given new meaning to the phrase "Lighting up". Perhaps this close shave should ignite his desire to give up? Oh and good luck trying to get rid of the smell of singed/burnt human hair. Urgh, horrible.
Purplexus 14
Ah, the unexpected puns. Thanks. Yeah, burnt human hair is gross.
8born8 18
I quit 12mths ago, best decision ever. $20 AUD for a pack of 25's is ridiculous! I was handing over good money 3-4 times a week to kill myself slowly, give the government yet more money in tax revenue, have the "cigarette stank" absorb into all fabrics and porous surfaces, the constant collection of butts and the discoloration of teeth, fingers, eyes and if you smoked inside, the ashtrays, grime on the walls and floor, ash billowing everywhere and the never ceasing hunt for the lighter you just bought. Good luck OP. Hope your dad listens to reason.
horneyhic 15
You realize it says cigar right? Most people don't smoke cigars buy the pack
8born8 18
128. Yes, I know what OP wrote & i am aware that cigars aren't smoked by the pack. However, to reiterate my previous points; Cigars & Cigarettes= Tobacco, Nicotine and all the other chemicals used in them= Paying money to die faster+ the toxicity and odour of the smoke. I stand by my previous comments.
Purplexus 14
He only does so on special occasions, new years. Not anything to worry about.
mete_orito 34
He definitely has a point. Haircuts are expensive and he found a cheaper way to do it.
spluver0005 17
Your dad sounds awesome. Be glad you have a dad with a sense of humor and not some cranky person.
Purplexus 14
I actually am very appreciative of his free-willing style of living.
Dthsapprntc 23
Just proves that even really smart people sometimes do really stupid stuff.
buckdharma 38
He's a self-professed genius.
hhelms2009 8
He.. actually sounds awesome. XD
Purplexus 14
Yes, this was my FML. Yeah, my dad is an awesome professor. Does anyone have any questions haha
buckdharma 38
Does your dad do things like this often?
perdix 31
What does he teach?
Purplexus 14
Quite often, as I've noticed. It's painful to watch his smart stupidity.
Purplexus 14
Literature.
buckdharma 38
I'm imagining his hair looking something like your pic, close?
Purplexus 14
Also philosophy
NiceGuysDoWin 21
BEST...FML...EVER...
perdix 31
#72, awesome! My dad was a philosophy professor, too! I think they are often cogitating about the big questions of life that mundane details just don't interest them.
Purplexus 14
Glad you liked it
Purplexus 14
Yep. Haha.
Purplexus 14
Oh, cool! They are interesting people, I must say. Also, I noticed that you are perdix, and you are awesome.
davidislost 11
op, you are awesome. So is your dad :')! This is such a brilliant FML!
Purplexus 14
Really appreciate it
Polynomial 28
How long has he tought?
horneyhic 15
Ahh who hasn't set themselves on fire trying to light a smoke
Purplexus 14
He has been teaching 26 years now I believe
DarkHelmet82 9
What university?
shinymaster3000 23
Has he taught anything besides literature in the past?
silencebabyy 23
how come it says you posted this from Turkey but your profile says you live in Athens, Greece? Did you go on a trip? :)
W_Surgenor 7
Win.
awilliams44 9
u sure it wasn't weed?
Purplexus 14
Quite positive
horneyhic 15
I take You've done this with weed aswell