Miscellaneous: Today, I received a late Christmas present from my estranged...

By Anonymous - 01/01/2012 20:06 - United States

Today, I received a late Christmas present from my estranged father. I was really excited, having neither seen nor heard from him in nearly two years. It was a $200 gift card for a store that only exists in Canada. I don't live in Canada. Not even close. FML

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By Mike - 20/12/2017 01:30

Today, I received the Christmas gift I bought for my sister in the mail. I also received a nearly $200 bill for shipping fees, taxes, etc. for a $50 blanket from Canada. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/12/2019 01:00

Today, I finally got a Christmas gift, a calligraphy set, for my father that I have been looking for for a month. My dad came home happily with the same calligraphy set today, saying that he surprised himself for Christmas. He got it cheaper than me. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/06/2013 16:14 - South Africa - Johannesburg

Today, my estranged father, with whom I haven't spoken in years, called me and demanded to know where his Father's Day gift was. FML

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By lalalee - 18/02/2009 22:59 - United States

Today, my father came back from a business trip in Canada. He handed me an "I Love Canada" pen. He brought back an Xbox 360 for my younger brother. FML

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By fmfl - 17/11/2009 21:19 - United States

Today, I found a gift card under my bed that I lost a few months ago for $400 to a store that went out of business last week. FML

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By Flandre - 23/12/2018 11:55

Today, I gave over $100 to my online friend in presents for Christmas, only to find out he can't use any because of his strict parents. FML

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By CambodianAsshole - 25/12/2012 06:41 - United States - Placentia

Today, I opened my Christmas present from my parents. I got a road-side assistance package. I don't own a vehicle, and I don't even have a driver's license. FML

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By NorwegianMadman - 22/12/2016 11:55

Today, nearly Christmas, my dad got mad because I don't have enough money for holiday festivities. I can't afford things because I haven't gotten my paycheck yet. I work for my dad. FML

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By anonymous - 21/12/2009 19:23 - United States

Today, my boyfriend decided to give me my Christmas present early because he's going to his grandparents' house for Christmas and won't see me. I was excited, until I unwrapped a sweater that I left there a month ago. FML

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By noononononono - 21/12/2015 23:52 - United States - Sacramento

Today, my Dad came home with a $500 jacket that he'd bought himself for Christmas. I'd bought him the same one, and it's non refundable. FML

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midoridoll 3

Monday 2 January 2012 0:42

Internet? The store could have a website you could order from

amii_boi 0

Monday 2 January 2012 0:41

Ship it to me :P

Comments

fairies633 8

Monday 2 January 2012 9:26

stop being a brat. he didn't have to send you anything you know and complaining about it on fml really isn't solving the problem. build a bridge and get over it op. ydi for posting this dumb fml.

ivanhoe4u 3

Monday 2 January 2012 9:28

It's the thought that counts? See if they do online shopping.

psykokandy 3

Monday 2 January 2012 9:36

If the dad can't get it together to contact his child in 2 years, why are people assuming the card was an act of kindness? Workin with deadbeat dads, my guess is that he wants to get in touch, but doesn't know how and just found a card someone lost. Op, there are Canadian websites where you can sell that stuff for close to face value. Also not to sound lame, but I hope you know your dads stuff is about him, not about you.

Mickaylah 0

Monday 2 January 2012 9:48

At least he tried.

dansco 24

Monday 2 January 2012 10:15

Yes the thought does count, maybe they are trying to get you to come to Canada for a visit... Or just a moron who didn't check what shops you have near you lol As said, online shop probably or eBay it ;)