Miscellaneous: Today, the whole family came over to celebrate my 18th birthday....

By Anonymous - 18/08/2012 04:51 - Australia - Forestville

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

Saturday 18 August 2012 12:07

That is just all kinds of unfair right there.

DocBastard 38

Saturday 18 August 2012 12:23

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

Saturday 18 August 2012 14:29

smack your sister

tisvana20 6

Saturday 18 August 2012 15:26

With the math book. Unless she's like a tiny little sister, then that might be a problem.

thisguy45 2

Saturday 18 August 2012 14:40

You should use the mathematics book and just smash the iPad and see who wins.

The_F3rris 11

Saturday 18 August 2012 14:42

Math is WAY cooler than an ipad!

perdix 29

Saturday 18 August 2012 14:50

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

Saturday 18 August 2012 15:27

I pictured OP reading this, nodding along and starting to cheer up and then boom, sad face again.

jos_binet 15

Saturday 18 August 2012 15:02

even that might not stop her jealousy...

jarockstar27 10

Saturday 18 August 2012 15:09

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 38

Saturday 18 August 2012 15:22

Yes. Punish the overly generous grandfather. Excellent plan.

Dlakerguy13 6

Saturday 18 August 2012 15:23

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?