Kids and School: Today, my dad asked what I wanted for my birthday. The only thing...

By Cress - 11/02/2018 19:00

Today, my dad asked what I wanted for my birthday. The only thing I wanted was the complete series of Dragon Ball Z on DVD. He just sighed, shook his head, and asked me to pick something normal. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/03/2022 14:00

Today, for my birthday, my boyfriend bought me a sword from a TV show called Game of Thrones. He seemed disappointed at my reaction, since he spent so much money on the limited edition version. I've never watched the show, and I also have never had any interest in swords, so I don't know what he was thinking. FML

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By Furnando - 06/01/2023 00:00

Today, I called my dad asking him to wish me a happy birthday. Yay. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/12/2012 08:19 - Australia - Sydney

Today, my son turned 8. We watched as he unwrapped a $55 Nerf gun, extra 'bullets', new shoes and a school bag with his favorite TV character on the front and a action figure inside. As he finished he looked me straight in the eyes and says, "That's great ma, but seriously what'd you get me?". FML

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Happy nothing, then

By amy - 30/06/2018 19:00

Today, it's my birthday. I went downstairs expecting birthday greetings from my parents. Instead, they just sat on the couch saying nothing. Thinking they forgot, I casually reminded them. My mom scoffed and said, "Go do the dishes." FML

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By DBZ - 20/02/2012 15:53 - United States

Today, I couldn’t have a conversation with my fiancé unless it was about Dragon Ball Z. FML

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That's worth $0.30 at GameStop!

By maystar - 26/05/2018 15:00

Today, it's my birthday. My mom and three other relatives each bought me a copy of Diablo 3 for my birthday. A video game that I didn't ask for, for a console I don't have. FML

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By brokedude - 13/03/2021 20:01 - United States

Today, I got my birthday present from my dad. Instead of buying me things I told him I needed, he bought me collectible coins. I’m already stretched thin on my budget, and very stressed out. Looks like I’m living off Ramen and Oatmeal for the next 2 weeks. FML

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By UnwantedDaughter - 08/01/2019 20:00

Today, it's my birthday. My father didn't get me a birthday present or do anything for me, and acted as though he only came to visit because it was expected. Yet when it was his birthday a couple months ago, he expected me to take him out and pay for it FML

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By Anonymous - 10/05/2014 17:56 - United States

Today, I was looking at some cellphones with my dad, when an assistant asked if we needed help. My dad said, "Yeah, does this have parental controls? My son watches some freaky stuff, some damn freaky stuff." I don't watch anything weird, but thanks for humiliating me, dad. FML

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By AH. - 07/09/2009 18:16 - United States

Today, I told my parents that all I wanted for my 18th birthday was to go to a restaurant in NYC for a nice dinner. My parents said no, because it would cost too much money. I came home to see my parents had bought a huge TV for $800. We already have 3 televisions. FML

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tonyfan00 38

Sunday 11 February 2018 19:31

I'm gonna guess it took a full four episodes for him to give you that response.

Allie614032 34

Sunday 11 February 2018 20:05

Oh come on, it's YOUR birthday. You should be able to ask for whatever you want.

Comments

tonyfan00 38

Sunday 11 February 2018 19:31

I'm gonna guess it took a full four episodes for him to give you that response.

DraftHail614 17

Sunday 11 February 2018 19:49

Nerd level over 9,000.

Allie614032 34

Sunday 11 February 2018 20:05

Oh come on, it's YOUR birthday. You should be able to ask for whatever you want.

Saffron Nightshade 12

Monday 12 February 2018 15:01

Yes, and he asked! Don't ask if you don't really want to know!

EarthsMightiestHeroes 20

Sunday 11 February 2018 20:14

I feel your pain, I'm a Captain America fan and every time my mom asks me what I want for Christmas or my birthday, and I say I want something Cap related, she tells me she's gonna buy me jewelry or something more "girly" instead. I don't know why, a $12 action figure would bring me much more happiness than a $600 ring I'll never wear. :/

Rabite 28

Tuesday 13 February 2018 16:10

Superheroes are for boys, you know!! I hate those gendered gifts. I always get asked if my boyfriend bought me some nice jewelry or perfume for my birthday. Well if he did he wouldn't be my boyfriend anymore.

Darkness_Hate 29

Sunday 11 February 2018 20:25

Well if he change his mind the price for the remasterised and uncensored dvd's is 200€ (roughly $245) on Amazon.

Lobby_Bee 17

Sunday 11 February 2018 20:27

Ask for a better father.

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 11 February 2018 20:39

What’s wrong with you? You should have asked for sex toys and weed. That’s normal!

almost_there44 26

Monday 12 February 2018 6:03

What child tells their parents they want a sex toy for their birthday? Even as a "joke" this was pretty disturbing.

RichardPencil 30

Monday 12 February 2018 17:15

I doubt the OP was a child. Dragon Ball Z would be pretty normal for a child. It'd be weird for a grown child to want that.

xXDemonWolfXx 13

Wednesday 14 February 2018 13:01

Not really. People like what they like.

NostalgiaFreak9 41

Wednesday 15 August 2018 19:24

I really don't see any issue with adults watching TV shows they enjoyed when they were younger, as long as they don't let it become an unhealthy obsession where they lose touch with reality or it starts to interfere with important responsibilities. This whole mentality that you have to stop doing certain activities (such as watching cartoons or playing video games) when you grow up is complete bullshit.

swervelol 28

Sunday 11 February 2018 20:50

I asked for the death note manga set and ended up buying it for myself for this very reason. Spoil yourself it’s your birthday!

BurnInDemonFire 33

Sunday 11 February 2018 20:51

When I want something like that, I just ask for the cash, and buy it myself. Parents like you for appreciating the gift, and you like them for helping you get your game on. Oh wait, wrong anime.