Today, the whole family came over to celebrate my 18th birthday. My grandfather bought me a giant mathematics book. Apparently, he didn't want my 16 year old sister to be "jealous", so he got her the new iPad. FML
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leogirl95 12
That is just all kinds of unfair right there.
DocBastard 40
Psh, an iPad? What can you really do with that? But a giant math pad? Why, you can make paper airplanes, play tic-tac-toe, doodle, origami...oh, and learn math! You DEFINITELY got the better end of that deal.
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1_800smackdathoe 2
smack your sister
tisvana20 6
With the math book. Unless she's like a tiny little sister, then that might be a problem.
thisguy45 2
You should use the mathematics book and just smash the iPad and see who wins.
The_F3rris 11
Math is WAY cooler than an ipad!
perdix 31
Your grandfather cares about you more. It takes a lot of time and effort to select the exact right math book for someone, but it's easy to make anyone happy with an iPad -- they are that wonderful. Now, count your blessings and start studying that book! You're obviously Grandpa's favorite. PS: I'm writing this on my iPad XD
lovepandorasaver 11
I pictured OP reading this, nodding along and starting to cheer up and then boom, sad face again.
jos_binet 15
even that might not stop her jealousy...
jarockstar27 10
Wow...your grandpas a dick. So much for grandpas birthday in your book. If he asks why just say your sister has him covered. The ass
DocBastard 40
Yes. Punish the overly generous grandfather. Excellent plan.
Dlakerguy13 6
If you were smart you would realize you have the better gift. The math book can get you a solid career and then you can buy all the crap you want later. Where will your sister be with her ipad in 20 years?
ebonyirony 29
45- I'd sill prefer an iPad.
Dlakerguy13 6
Youre an idiot.
ebonyirony 29
Kittens look cuter in scarves though.
supportcommand 17
I wonder if he tagged them wrong. I bet your sister really likes playing with your new I pad.
supportcommand 17
Do a real crappy coloring job, like a 3 year old would do, then give it to him for his b-day. That's if your still bitter by then.