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NoComparison - 14/05/2009 00:59 - United States

Today, I was accepted to Harvard's law program. Prestigious right? After hearing the good news the only thing my parents talked about over dinner was who they wanted to win American Idol: Adam, Kris or Danny. FML

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Anonymous - 31/03/2013 05:10 - United States - Dalton

Today, I announced to my family that I got accepted into Harvard. My grandma laughed and muttered, "Liar." FML

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Anonymous - 26/02/2021 20:01 - United States

Today, I got my acceptance letter from Harvard University. Yay! Unfortunately, I sent it as a joke, never thinking I'd get accepted and I have absolutely no way to get there, or the money to pay for it. FML

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Anonymous - 24/11/2010 04:41 - United States

Today, I received my acceptance letter to one of the most prestigious universities in the US, as well as a nice scholarship. I was so proud of myself, I eagerly showed my dad, hoping he would shed a tear or two. His only words were, "Just get a job so you can get the hell out of my house." FML

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madiison09 - - United States

Today, I got a letter from Yale Law School saying I got a 4 year full scholarship. I called my dad crying and read the whole thing… even the bottom of the letter, which said, "April fools' ! Love, Mom and Dad." FML

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1940s wants their attitude back - 29/09/2020 20:01 - United States

Today, I excitedly told my mom how I got accepted to the master’s program of my dreams. She decided now would be a good time to proudly repeat for the millionth time how she gave up a full ride to the Ivy League to marry my father, and I ought to be a "good woman" and do the same. FML

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abbyleigh08 - 17/02/2009 07:01 - United States

Today, I told my mom I want to try out for American Idol. She responded with, "You don't take disappointment well." FML

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me_the_maniak - 12/01/2012 10:14 - India

Today, my parents want me to become a lawyer, all because our family members keep getting into feuds and court cases. I'm a successful developer, and run my own company. FML

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Anonymous - 13/12/2009 23:47 - United States

Today, I was accepted to college and received a scholarship equal to almost half the tuition. After sharing this news with my parents, I spent the next 35 minutes getting yelled at about how I wasn't allowed to go there because my boyfriend might go there. FML

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sherronj - 07/06/2011 03:26 - United States

Today, I announced to my family that I will be trying out for the next season of America's Best Dance Crew. They responded by laughing hysterically and my mother said "You guys suck, good luck making it past auditions". FML

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reject - 21/01/2011 23:02 - United Kingdom

Today, when taking a group picture with my closest friends, a passing parent congratulated us on getting into the same university for next year. She's wrong. They're all going to Cambridge, except for me. I was rejected. FML

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Thursday 14 May 2009 10:48

"prestigious, right?" kinda killed it.

harro1337 0

Thursday 14 May 2009 10:44

at least you got into Harvard

jillz 0

Thursday 14 May 2009 17:46

Congratulations! That is awesome and I wish you well! They were probably just too impressed or humbled to know how to respond. Just be sure to stay on the will. :p

tWitt3rBuG 0

Thursday 14 May 2009 17:48

Adam all the way! O btw, congrats dude...

that_guy01 0

Thursday 14 May 2009 17:59

this american idol shit is rotting america's minds.

choochootrain 0

Thursday 14 May 2009 18:05

I actually doubt the parents were "expecting it," because iirc Harvard delivered its Law School verdicts some time ago. For the OP to have gotten in now, they were probably initially deferred. The FML also reads as if s/he told the parents during dinner, which is why the reaction was expected to be better.

A7X5989 0

Thursday 14 May 2009 18:26

i hope that the 642 YDI (to this point in time) go to Yale...

everyonehatesyou 0

Thursday 14 May 2009 18:30

Go ADAM!

barkman173 0

Thursday 14 May 2009 18:32

yeah, it's probably already been said, but NO ONE AT HARVARD LAW GETS TO SAY "FML"!!!

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Thursday 14 May 2009 18:35

shit man stop complaining you're going to be one rich mother ****** one day and when your parents need a retirement home you just remember this magical day