Embarrassing, Technology and Kids: Read the instructions

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By BlueBaby123 - 25/07/2009 11:30 - United States

Today, my husband and I got a new stainless steel microwave. When we took it out of the package, we noticed it was blue and got angry. We were about to return it, but we called in our 12 year-old daughter to see what she thought about it. She then took off the blue protective plastic. FML

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littlerock_fml 0

Saturday 25 July 2009 20:36

So there was a protective cover on your microwave and you didn't realize. Yes, your life is really difficult. Oh how you suffer.

Moviefreak321 0

Saturday 25 July 2009 20:41

Are you smarter than a 5th grader? I think not...

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murdermygymsox 0

Sunday 26 July 2009 0:53

Wow. You guys are idiots. You totally deserve it. I applaud your child for not turning out to be like you guys.

eeee93757 0

Sunday 26 July 2009 0:55

People of your intelligence level shouldn't be able to buy or operate home appliances.

TommyCheeks 0

Sunday 26 July 2009 0:56

Isn't blue suppose to be a calming colour ? and yes YDI definitely

Night22_fml 4

Sunday 26 July 2009 1:19

Well, my parents are just like this, except instead of overreacting, they actually CHECK IT.

Sharon_Cocks 2

Sunday 26 July 2009 1:31

wow.. a 12 year old is smarter than the both of you

auroraaustralis 0

Sunday 26 July 2009 1:46

...thank god your daughter's intelligence wasn't inherited from either you or your husband.

YungMarlon23 0

Sunday 26 July 2009 1:47

wow... owned by a 12 year old... that's jus sad...

am94_fml 0

Sunday 26 July 2009 1:58

you really shouldn't be parents if you're that goddamn stupid

jaxsk 0

Sunday 26 July 2009 2:03

Wow yeah you sound really immature to have children. That's not an FML... that's an idiot.

LissaMccracken 23

Friday 21 June 2013 3:38

stupid people... stupid people everywhere.

WolfgangDS 0

Sunday 26 July 2009 2:41

This is why we shouldn't kill stupid people: They give birth to smart kids.

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