Today, my coworker was telling me about his mom, when he asked about mine. I told him that I've never met my mom, because she died during my childbirth. It's a very painful subject for me, but all the same, my coworkers have decided they'll now only address me as "Tyrion". FML
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Packed lecture halls, a sketchy roommate and frat parties: welcome to college, the real thing.
Today, I introduced my coworker to my friend's boyfriend. When I mentioned his name, she started crying. Apparently he has the same first name as her twin brother, who died shortly after birth, so that name has become a bit of a sore spot for her. I didn't even know she had a twin. FML
Today, at work, I misheard a customer telling me a story. To be polite, I did a slight laugh and nodded my head. She actually told me her mum had died. FML
Today, on the first occasion I've seen my boss since her brief leave, I brought up how I got to hear all our customers' heartwarming plans for their moms on Mother's Day. Her mother just died. That's why she was on leave. FML
Today, my coworker left a tiny mess in the break room. I cleaned it up and jokingly said, "Your mother isn't here to clean up after you." She started crying. I forgot her mom died last week. FML
Today, I was speaking to an old friend and I asked her how her mother was. She replied, "She passed away, you came to her funeral last month." FML
Today, I ran into an old friend. I asked her how she was doing, then asked, "And your mum?" Just as the words escaped my lips, I remembered her mum died a few years ago. Trying to save face, I messed up again and blurted, "She still in the same graveyard?" FML
Today, I just got my first period. My mother has been dead for years and my stepmother genuinely wishes I was dead, so who am I supposed to tell? FML
Today, my mom talked me into going to a funeral since my dad wouldn't go. It was for one of her classmates. When it was our time to view the casket, we paused in front of it for a second before my mom leans over to me and says, "What if I told you that was really your dad?" FML
Today, my mom started her new job; she's now my new coworker. She's already told the other girl I'd said she talks too much, and has berated me for not calling her "Mom" while at work. FML
Today, I ran into an old friend, and she asked me how I was doing. I replied, "Still alive!" like I always do. I forgot both of her parents recently passed away. FML
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ShittingHicks 4
Shoot those ******* with a crossbow.
dyehardxen 19
It's okay, #2, you're not the only one who didn't catch the reference. Game of thrones never looked appealing to me, so I never watched it.
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Comments (98)
loserforeverr 2
I'm so sorry. :(
flashback_fml 14
Tyrion is a badass
missmisery86 11
hey, Tyrion is awesome! hes my favorite character by far
tehdarkness 21
I think that if it bothers you that much to me mom less, you should go talk to a counsellor.
nite66 21
Just remind them that a Lanister always pays his debt.
Croooow 11
Embrace it. Tyrion's the best character in the show.
nitrog100 21
Well, the upside is that everybody loves Tyrion.
DevilsMetsGiants 30
Take it to HR and explain how it's a sensitive subject and that it's upsetting you
silverstream20 20
Yeah 23, it's just a porno. A porno with a riveting story, breath taking visuals and huge production values. But if that's what you like, I'm not judging you.
Greg1986 13
At least he's a beloved character. I also have lost my mother. but this is harmless water cooler pop culture jabs at one another. Everyone suggesting reporting them... seriously get over yourselves. It's no reason for everyone to waste time at "sensitivity training". lf everyone would chill out and take a joke the world would be a much better place.
lux0rd 18
#59 Someone being mocked for their mother being dead is really insensitive and not ok. You shouldn't be telling people to chill out and get over themselves for reconising that someone has been really hurt by comments made about them. Something may be said as a joke but that doesn't mean that it is necessarily funny and jokes should be made with someone not at them.
squideth 18
59 if people would be a bit more empathetic towards fellow humans and not purposefully say harmful things, the world would be a better place. I'll back up OP before I back up assholes who are okay with spreading hate and cruel "jokes".