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By Shuntbob - 15/01/2018 17:30 - United States - Herriman

Today, my father told me that because of my 4.0 with all AP classes, I could choose where to eat tonight. My stepmother told him I wanted to eat at IKEA, of all places, because that's what she wanted. Guess who he believed, and guess where I am right now. FML

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By Yoooooo0 - 29/11/2009 18:10 - United States

Today, my dad and mom and I were going out to eat dinner. My dad wanted a romantic dinner just with my mom so he told me to make an excuse not to go. I did, which ended up as a huge fight, grounded and phone taken away. My dad just stood there in the background putting thumbs up. FML

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Why though?

By Anonymous - 02/03/2024 02:00 - United States

Today, I asked my parents why we hadn't been out to eat as a family for so long. Both mom and dad agreed, so we made plans to go have breakfast at the Waffle House. Upon arriving, Dad threw a tantrum in the restaurant over nothing, and insisted on yelling at us the entire time. Guess I got my answer. FML

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HALLO?

By BrilsmurfO_O - 06/04/2009 14:12 - Netherlands

Today, I was at IKEA with my parents. I walked away from them and later I heard the speaker of the store call my name asking me to come to the playground because my mom and dad were worried. I'm 18. FML

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By charlie - 10/05/2009 01:48 - United States

Today, my mom asked if I wanted to come to dinner with my parents and my grandparents who are in from London. When we got to the restaurant, there was a wait. My mom made me walk home because they could get a table quicker for a group of four than a group of five. FML

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Happy Birthday

By Birthday Boy - 06/12/2017 05:00

Today, my family asked where I wanted to go for my birthday dinner. They shot down my every suggestion and decided on sushi. I'm allergic, so the only thing I could eat was a veggie appetizer. Dad said I need to "expand my palate." FML

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Second best

By Rebecca - 16/04/2012 18:49 - United States - Bloomfield

Today, my mom admitted that the only reason she took me out for lunch was because she felt guilty over going on a massive shopping spree for my sister while I was forced to stay home alone. I thanked her for the Wendy's meal anyway. FML

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By disneyworld - 14/02/2010 05:49 - United States

Today, my dad told me he's taking the whole family to Disney World, even my step-brother's girlfriend. But not me, because he can't "afford" it. FML

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Fake it til you make it

By aurelj1 - 03/08/2016 19:59 - United States - Colleyville

Today, I went out to dinner with my mom and several of her friends. My mom spent the entire night gushing about my Ivy League school and med student boyfriend. I attend a state university and I'm single. She threatened to cut me off if I didn't play along. FML

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Clever boy

By NewlyChildaphobic - 17/11/2009 14:50 - Ireland

Today, I was minding a 6-year old boy. He begged me to take him somewhere. I rang his mum, and she said I could. He picked to go to McDonald's. He ordered chicken. After his meal, he told me he was vegetarian, and wanted to try some meat while his mum wasn't around. I got the blame. FML

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Communication breakdown

By Anonymous - 27/03/2024 08:00 - United States - Dallas

Today, my mom, who still refuses to get a mobile phone, was late coming home, so I was sent to buy dinner. Dad wanted seafood. I picked it up and returned, only to find Mom was already back with McDonald's. Dad insisted we eat that, despite my protests and MY money I'd spent on HIS request. I made sure Mom saw the Verizon ads. FML

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Dave_Davington 33

Tuesday 16 January 2018 1:34

So I guess when you order food, they give you a box full of ingredients and a tiny butter knife?

marecu 13

Tuesday 16 January 2018 1:43

Maybe your stepmom just thought a 4.0 was worth a $4 meal

Comments

Dave_Davington 33

Tuesday 16 January 2018 1:34

So I guess when you order food, they give you a box full of ingredients and a tiny butter knife?

Dave_Davington 33

Tuesday 16 January 2018 1:34

*butter knife. Goddamnit me, that is not a question.

Lalala579121 27

Tuesday 16 January 2018 21:53

It works better as a question, honestly.

LeoCor 19

Tuesday 16 January 2018 1:36

Man, parents never believing what their kid says?? That’s so uncommon!

marecu 13

Tuesday 16 January 2018 1:43

Maybe your stepmom just thought a 4.0 was worth a $4 meal

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 16 January 2018 1:50

Swedish meatballs and lingonberry soda — FTW!

manb91uk 22

Tuesday 16 January 2018 1:55

IGUESS you’re FEELINA little bit flat RITEBOUT now?

NostalgiaFreak9 41

Tuesday 16 January 2018 2:09

Go celebrate with your friends later and don't invite your dad and especially not your stepmom.

Notmymonkeysnotmycircus 16

Tuesday 16 January 2018 2:23

You can eat there? I thought that’s where you bought like furniture and crap?

acmariner99 25

Tuesday 16 January 2018 2:26

Clearly you need to get out more.

Notmymonkeysnotmycircus 16

Tuesday 16 January 2018 2:27

There’s no Ikea where I live

Sinshine 28

Tuesday 16 January 2018 11:46

I knew there was food at IKEA. I'm just really surprised that people WANT to go there. I thought it's more of a "Ok so we bought furniture and the kids keep whining about being hungry so... fiiine"