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By thanksalot - 11/07/2009 01:09 - United States

Today, my mum called and told me she had bought me a new, white dish washer for my apartment because it doesn't have one. I was SO excited and told her I'd pay her back as soon as I could. I only had to pay her $1.25. She bought me a sponge. FML

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By Go away - 10/11/2013 08:03 - United States - Humboldt

Today, after doing vigorous chores all day with my girlfriend, her mom came and paid us each $100. My girlfriend cried and threw a fit because she said they were her chores, so she deserves all the money. FML

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Priorities

By Anonymous - 10/03/2022 04:00 - Australia

Today, my mum bought a boat. She still hasn’t paid me back the $1000 she owes me. FML

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By Kilamo - 14/05/2018 20:30

Today, I told my mom I had 73 cents in my checking account. She gave me a penny and told me I had 74 cents and it was even now. Thanks mom. FML

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Christmas hint

By SpongeBob - 26/12/2022 18:00

Today, my wife gave me my Christmas gift, a novelty kitchen sponge, then suggested I try it out on the sink full of dishes. FML

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By mybmw - 14/10/2009 10:39 - United States

Today, was my mom's birthday. I recently got my first job, thanks to her, and could finally afford to buy her something nice. I spent my first paycheck ever on buying her a very nice bracelet. She said it was nice, then asked if I would mind if she exchanged it for one she actually liked. FML

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By veevee - 17/08/2009 08:31 - Australia

Today, I noticed my dishwasher wouldn't turn on. After shelling out $120 call-out fee, I was a little miffed when the technician walked in, pressed the 'unlock' function and walked out again. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/10/2010 22:52 - United States

Today, my mother gave me an early Christmas present; a Bissell mop so I can "do a better job" when I "clean her floors". FML

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A bit rich

By Anonymous - 12/04/2025 05:00 - United States

Today, it's been months that my mom has owed me $174, and every time I ask she tells me she's too poor to pay me back. Girly bought an entire 180k dollar farm with my grandparents the day after I asked (also the money was used for gas, and she guilt tripped me into giving it to her). FML

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Chill out, Mom

By poor girl - 27/06/2020 05:03

Today, my mom came over for dinner. She lost her mind, screaming and yelling, because my oven melted the dollar store cooking dish that she insisted on using. Never mind the fact I’m going to have to pay a couple hundred, if not a thousand dollars for a new stove. Oh no, she’s out a whole buck. FML

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Sick ride, dude

By RdL - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, my parents said that they bought me a car. I had been begging for one for a year and they always said that I would have to pay for it myself. I got really excited and went to the garage to see my new ride. It was a Hot Wheels car with a note saying, "Save your money". FML

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srscrs 0

Saturday 11 July 2009 9:51

What a bitch thing to do, but clever.

Samael_fml 0

Saturday 11 July 2009 10:23

Why is it that parents think it's so damn funny to trick their kids into thinking they bought them a large gift when they actually bought them something small? Doesn't sound like anything but a good way to get your kid to resent the hell out of you, if you ask me. And no, I'm not saying kids ought to expect any large gifts from their parents, but I still think it's entirely unnecessary to trick your child into thinking they're getting something they're not.

Comments

Nightfallz 0

Saturday 11 July 2009 11:30

so how is this a fml? why don't you get a sense of humor. YDI

kenzierosaline 0

Saturday 11 July 2009 11:33

Because, genius, she was obviously expecting more than a sponge. The humour is in the disappointment, laughing at others misfortune. Which i'd like to point out, is the whole point of this website. How is it their fault if you don't understand that?

wishingtobe 2

Saturday 11 July 2009 11:31

ive never seen a white sponge.was it like a white spongebob?

xsw33tyx101 0

Saturday 11 July 2009 11:42

Yeah but since she had to pay it back, and it's not what she wanted and it was a mean trick to play on her, why would she be grateful?

staciieee_x3 0

Saturday 11 July 2009 12:12

LMAOOOOO! power to your mother! LOL!

jessibess 0

Saturday 11 July 2009 12:35

lol =)

takemehome_fml 0

Saturday 11 July 2009 12:59

Haha, your mom is full of WIN.

Mnemic 6

Saturday 11 July 2009 13:30

Hahaha, nice one from your mom. :-P

Jllybn 0

Saturday 11 July 2009 13:44

I don't mean to sound racist, but was the sponge white or was she refering to you, if you are white, as a dish washer? I've never seen a white sponge before either.

Tsukasa_fml 0

Saturday 11 July 2009 22:39

You don't get out much do you? Sponges come in all sorts of colours.

XanimalloverX 0

Saturday 11 July 2009 13:53

Burn! Boohoo so you didn't get what you want. If you want a dishwasher so bad save up your money. Your an adult you live on your own you can't expect your mom to buy and do everything for you don't boa