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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tonyfan00 38
I'm gonna guess it took a full four episodes for him to give you that response.
Allie614032 34
Oh come on, it's YOUR birthday. You should be able to ask for whatever you want.
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Comments (28)
tonyfan00 38
I'm gonna guess it took a full four episodes for him to give you that response.
DraftHail614 17
Nerd level over 9,000.
Allie614032 34
Oh come on, it's YOUR birthday. You should be able to ask for whatever you want.
Saffron Nightshade 12
Yes, and he asked! Don't ask if you don't really want to know!
EarthsMightiestHeroes 20
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
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
Well if he change his mind the price for the remasterised and uncensored dvd's is 200€ (roughly $245) on Amazon.
Lobby_Bee 18
Ask for a better father.
RichardPencil 32
What’s wrong with you? You should have asked for sex toys and weed. That’s normal!
almost_there44 26
What child tells their parents they want a sex toy for their birthday? Even as a "joke" this was pretty disturbing.
RichardPencil 32
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
Not really. People like what they like.
NostalgiaFreak9 43
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
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 39
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.
MidnaLink 35
Nice reference.
Luke16eirb7deneuwn1 20
You do realize that costs over 9000...