Today, one of my friends made it to school. He has been sick recently, missing days out of the week. When I saw him, I greeted him with, "Were you dying yesterday?" Apparently he wasn't, but his grandmother really did. FML
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Today, I saw an old friend while out and about. Since I don't leave the house very often, my friend was surprised to see me in person. He jokingly asked if someone was dying, and I cried in response. I was in fact going to the hospital to say goodbye to my grandma. FML
Today, I work at a hospice center. At 3AM, a call just went out to a man's family to come because he was dying. I didn't realize that this man was my old friend's grandpa. When I saw her, I smiled really big and said, "Hey! Great to see you!" Her grandpa was ACTIVELY DYING. Stupid stupid stupid. FML
Today, one of my closest friends and I got into a fight. She ended the conversation with, "My grandma just had a stroke. Bye." I didn't believe her so I replied "That's great. Bye." Turns out her Grandma is in the hospital in critical condition. FML
Today, I announced to my friends that my grandmother is dying. My best friend pulled out his phone and casually announced, "Technically, everyone is dying." FML
Today, I texted a friend offering my condolences over the death of his grandfather. He hadn't been told his grandfather had died yet. FML
Today, while having lunch with my grandparents, my grandpa's eyes glazed over, his head fell and he slumped in his chair. I started panicking and almost cried, thinking he was dead. Then he laughed and said "Just kidding. I'm fine." FML
Today, I had to cancel my plans to go see my grandma, because I wasn't feeling too well. I called her to apologize, but she had trouble remembering who I was. When I told her my name, she said "Oh, the FAT one." Yes grandma, the fat one. FML
Today, after mourning and making my girlfriend cancel her big birthday party, I found out my grandma didn't actually die. FML
Today, I told my boss that my grandma died to get a day off work, but then my grandma showed up at the office looking for me because she wanted to go shopping. FML
Today, I went to see my ill granddad in hospital. I saw lots of doctors around his bed, and they pronounced him dead, so I ran out crying. A little later, I found out that my granddad had been moved, and it was a different man in his bed. FML
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cheeeksss 29
That's honestly a terrible way to greet someone, bro :
MikaykayUnicorn 36
My friends say it to me all the time because I'm always absent. I can see how OP would too if they're close friends. Just bad timing.
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Comments (26)
Onigori 14
Oof. My condolences to your friend and I hope he wasn't too upset with you.
Calingaladha 21
The best thing you can do is offer your support and apologize, even though you meant no harm by saying it.
moodyreallyrocks 27
He probably knew that you didn't know OP. Don't stress over it, just apologize and give your condolences..
cm0112 11
Just apologize Op he should understand.
corky1992 33
You didn't know so don't beat yourself up too bad but at least now you know greeting someone that way probably isn't the best.
allforfun 23
OOPS!
kowsee 22
I think we have all made a bad joke like that... Like saying 'omg you gave me a heart attack' when someone recently died of a heart attack :/
harleyquinnxx 17
Although I realize you were joking, you should always ask if they're okay before making jokes like that.
wonandonly 11
Yeah, I'll have to go with #7 on this one. I'm pretty sure OP's gesture was just another way of saying "whaaazzup" to his friend. But yet, still unfortunate for both sides
revolvearoundme 15
Ah lifes awkward moments. As long as you said something like, oh I'm sorry to hear that, after it's okay. You can be expected to know everything about everyone all the time. One of my coworkers when I was fairly new was joking around one day and said something like, ...Hey it's not like they can prove you killed your wife haha. Speaking of your wife, what does she do anyways? He didn't know so I told him "My wife is dead." I have never seen a human soul so full of joy transform into terror so fast in my life.