Friends, Birthday and Miscellaneous: Clout chasing

Clout chasing

By Samantha - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - Singapore

Today, I turned 22. Instead of cutting my own cake, I stood by and smiled at a friend's belated birthday party. Her birthday was actually two months ago, but she decided to have her party on my birthday. No one remembered mine but everyone got her beautiful gifts. FML

I agree, your life sucks 72 481

You deserved it 5 195

Christmas: Snowy Joys and Blunders
Enjoy Christmas stories where unexpected gifts and family reunions create lasting memories... and fun! More…

Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

By jet8725 - 23/02/2009 04:05 - United States

Today, I celebrated my birthday with my friend who has the same birthday by going out to dinner with a bunch of our friends. The waiter brought out a cake for my friend but not for me. No one noticed my exclusion. I sang happy birthday on my birthday. FML

I agree, your life sucks 60 254

You deserved it 3 945

By cheap - 18/06/2014 13:42 - France - Toulouse

Today, I celebrated my 22nd birthday. On my cake stood last year's "21" candle, to which had been added a single candle. Clearly, times are tough. FML

I agree, your life sucks 44 034

You deserved it 6 782

By JimmySmoothBeans - 21/10/2009 12:15 - Australia

Today, I had my 21st birthday party. My friends told me to have the party even though it had been 5 months since my actual 21st birthday. They asked me why I didn't have one originally and I jokingly told them it was because I didn't think anyone would come. Turned out nobody came after all. FML

I agree, your life sucks 36 411

You deserved it 3 501

Drive

By Anonymous - 20/11/2021 16:59 - United States

Today, it was my birthday. Two of my best friends forgot it, and so did my grandparents. All of my friends were busy, so I spent it alone in my car. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 141

You deserved it 136

By Aeare_ - 17/09/2016 04:15 - United States - Dixon

Today, it was my 21st birthday and I invited a handful of my best friends over. They all stood me up and I drank alone in my apartment. Happy birthday to me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 12 575

You deserved it 1 245

By 00bsg - 21/12/2013 15:46 - United States - Salem

Today, it's my 21st birthday. All my friends and family said they were busy so I figured I was getting a surprise party. Nope. They all were actually busy. I spent my birthday alone. FML

I agree, your life sucks 53 123

You deserved it 4 341

By dentistftw - 08/08/2009 04:06 - United States

Today, it's my 22nd birthday. The only person who remembered was the dentist who sent me a postcard in the mail. I stopped going to him four years ago. FML

I agree, your life sucks 48 993

You deserved it 2 905

Happy ******* birthday

By Anonymous - 31/01/2024 05:00 - United States

Today, I realized that I’ve gone out of my way every year to make everyone around me’s birthday extra special. I can’t remember the last time anyone celebrated or remembered mine. This year my “best friend” scheduled her elective surgery I’m supposed to take her to on my birthday. What a party. FML

I agree, your life sucks 519

You deserved it 131

Socialite

By Shelley05 - 29/07/2025 12:00 - United States - Santa Fe

Today, I showed up to my friend’s birthday party with a huge cake... on what turned out to be the wrong day. The actual party is tomorrow. Her family laughed and thought if was cute, but I just wanted the floor to open up and let me disappear. FML

I agree, your life sucks 359

You deserved it 144

By STUPID BIRTHDAY - 05/03/2009 07:24 - United States

Today, it's my birthday and I'd arranged a dinner party for 20 of my closest friends. I arrived at the restaurant, fully dressed and everything. When I got there, I thought everyone was ready to surprise me, but instead, nobody showed up. FML

I agree, your life sucks 104 193

You deserved it 6 948

spidergirl41 0

Sunday 31 May 2009 18:22

haha that must suck. Go buy yourself a happy birthday to me cake, take a picture of itself and send it to everyone so they feel sorry for you and buy you stuff

that_one_dude 0

Sunday 31 May 2009 18:20

I would be pissed if that happend.

Comments

foreveraloneXC 10

Sunday 8 January 2012 4:21

She's a ******* bitch

RockVolley09 8

Friday 10 February 2012 7:24

That happened to me too, but her party was at a hotel and I ended up getting felt up by I guy I liked... Made some apples out of horse shit.

monicadempsy 5

Monday 5 March 2012 8:31

This may seem a little weird, but I would take out my phone and pretend to talk to someone and say - Thank you , I turn 22 actually.

megamimi 4

Tuesday 25 June 2013 20:32

Thats terrible:( happy birthday anyway! hope your friends will feel excruciatingly terrible for it and get you twice the amount of gifts! ;D

DusktheKat 12

Saturday 13 July 2013 6:24

Oh... you poor girl. I fell so sad for you. That was very selfish of her to do that to you. Hon, I hope that your family surprises you with a party very soon.

RemusJLupin 8

Wednesday 28 August 2013 4:29

my condolences

MikaykayUnicorn 36

Saturday 31 August 2013 23:25

Awh I'm so sorry Op.

djsammyc 19

Sunday 2 February 2014 3:01

I would have said "sorry I cant come im gonna be celebrating my birthday, feel free to stop by if you can"

DrHoliday 7

Wednesday 19 February 2014 23:29

FYL. I apologize, but your friend seems a bit like a bitch Unless it actually turned out to be a surprise birthday party for you, as a present for yourself, get a better friend.