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pinecones - 02/02/2015 14:25 - United Kingdom

Today, my coworker said that she suddenly got the shivers. I jokingly told her that it meant she must be being watched by a dead person and made stupid ghost noises. She then told me it was the anniversary of her dad's death and burst into tears. FML

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O Boy - 28/04/2022 00:00 - United States - Pleasantville

Today, my coworker left a tiny mess in the break room. I cleaned it up and jokingly said, "Your mother isn't here to clean up after you." She started crying. I forgot her mom died last week. FML

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One less friend... - 17/05/2018 13:00 - United States - Schnecksville

Today, thinking my ex-gothic friend was going through another "wear all black" phase, I walked up to her and jokingly asked who died. Her father. Her father died. FML

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Anonymous - 04/06/2009 14:09 - Australia

Today, I went into work and noticed one of my fellow colleagues had a large bunch of flowers on her desk. As soon as I saw her, I immediately said, "Happy Birthday!" Everyone went quiet. It wasn't her birthday; her father had died. FML

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derbyboy - 19/10/2011 05:38 - United Kingdom

Today, at work, I misheard a customer telling me a story. To be polite, I did a slight laugh and nodded my head. She actually told me her mum had died. FML

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Mitch - 19/07/2012 17:36 - Puerto Rico - Bayamon

Today, while I was working my shift at the store, my girlfriend appeared and asked to talk to me. Once we were alone, she burst into tears and started sobbing. Turns out someone's dad died in her favorite TV show and she wanted some comfort. FML

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RIP - 15/07/2012 05:02 - United States

Today, my mom came over to me and whispered something in my ear. I didn't hear it and assumed it was a joke, so I started laughing. Turns out my aunt died. FML

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Jim - 11/01/2012 01:32 - Belgium

Today, I told a co-worker to "lighten up, and stop wearing black all the time, it makes you look depressed." I didn't know his father had died the week before. FML

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blind - 24/06/2009 12:11 - South Africa

Today, I was texting a friend of mine. She mentioned it was her dad's birthday. I typed, "Tell him 'Happy Birthday' from me!" and as I pressed send, I remembered her dad was dead. FML

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Anonymous - 05/06/2012 18:47 - Brazil - Americana

Today, I was at work, reading some funny stories on my phone. Just as one of my co-workers decided to share that his father had passed away recently, I burst into uncontrollable, teary-eyed laughter at a story. They don't believe my explanation, and have branded me the office asshole. FML

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Anonymous - 17/01/2022 17:02

Today, my phone made a random noise. I jokingly said, "Wow, I wonder who died now?" Turns out it was my son's grandmother. I had to explain it because I screamed. I also got to tell his dad that his mom just died. FML

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Monday 2 February 2015 17:47

That's incredibly rough, but from the sound of it you couldn't have known OP. As long as it was an honest mistake, try not to be too hard on yourself.

wvcheesehead 13

Monday 2 February 2015 17:50

No way you could have known, you were trying to bring levity to her situation. I hope an apology brought her back around.

3051628 24

Monday 2 February 2015 17:47

That's incredibly rough, but from the sound of it you couldn't have known OP. As long as it was an honest mistake, try not to be too hard on yourself.

hugozac88 22

Monday 2 February 2015 19:01

Hey you didn't mean to be an asshole

thestrangedude 10

Monday 2 February 2015 17:48

jerryj 27

Monday 2 February 2015 19:16

Too soon. Then again, it won't be funny later either.

saba_ajira 29

Monday 2 February 2015 17:49

You couldn't have known. Sorry OP

EverestMelting 23

Monday 2 February 2015 17:50

That's incredibly inconvenient, that's an awkward situation for sure.

wvcheesehead 13

Monday 2 February 2015 17:50

No way you could have known, you were trying to bring levity to her situation. I hope an apology brought her back around.

DarkJediLove 19

Monday 2 February 2015 17:52

So who you gonna call?

Grey_Tempest 16

Monday 2 February 2015 17:59

Ghost Busters!!!!

Adeptus_Astartes 22

Monday 2 February 2015 18:51

A therapist?

Goblin182 26

Monday 2 February 2015 17:52

photographer49 22

Monday 2 February 2015 19:51

#7 OP didn't know her co-worker's father died, otherwise I'm sure she wouldn't have made the joke.

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Monday 2 February 2015 20:12

It's a common saying that if you shiver someone's walked over you grave. Whatever that means. But basically op was saying something that many people have said/joked about over the years. Not your fault Op, you couldn't have known. Just apologize, (as I'm sure you have) comfort her, and try and get her mind off of it maybe.

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Monday 2 February 2015 17:56

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Monday 2 February 2015 19:47

The op isn't an asshole there's no way she could have known geez.

Smooth_Criminal 24

Monday 2 February 2015 22:11

Is that an observation or a question?

acommonman 23

Monday 2 February 2015 17:56

console her and help her throughout the day. losing a father is an awful thing.

ajs1987 15

Monday 2 February 2015 17:58

xninix_fml 36

Monday 2 February 2015 19:02

Maybe to get the coworker to laugh? Since it was meant be a joke. Op you couldn't known :/. Just try and be there for her today, and sincerely apologize to her if you haven't, but I'm sure you probably have.