Love, Proposal and Birds: All planned out - FML

All planned out

By Annoyed - 04/07/2026 20:00 - United Kingdom - Brighton

Today, after I'd spent ages planning a surprise proposal at the beach, right as I got down on one knee, a seagull swooped in, stole the sandwich from my backpack, and everyone on the beach turned to watch the bird instead of us. My partner had to ask, "Were you about to propose?" FML

I agree, your life sucks 291

You deserved it 102

Summer: Sun, Sea and Blunders
Summer anecdotes where the sun shines... and blunders are never far away! More…

Previous FML Next FML

Top comments

DLBL 21

Saturday 4 July 2026 21:43

That's a adorable story to tell you kids and grandkids!

SAgirl 20

Monday 6 July 2026 9:16

Atleast it didn't steal the ring

Comments

DLBL 21

Saturday 4 July 2026 21:43

That's a adorable story to tell you kids and grandkids!

SAgirl 20

Monday 6 July 2026 9:16

Atleast it didn't steal the ring

FML on Facebook

Keywords

Miscellaneous Kids Parents Weird School Fight Abuse Awkward Cops Mysterious Work Embarrassing Food Health Keys Allergies Money Animals Birds Ironic Facebook Social Media Relatable AITA Cats Friends Transportation Airplanes Clothes Cute

The Top

The Top

Today, I learned, 90 horrifying minutes into a college exam, that my 85-year-old calculus teacher had spent the last three weeks teaching us the wrong chapter. FML

I agree, your life sucks 51 157

You deserved it 3 179

Today, I pulled my motorcycle into a wheelie when my crush drove by. She was the one who drove me to the hospital when I went over backward. FML

I agree, your life sucks 21 088

You deserved it 52 758

Today, a man came up to me and asked for a $50 bill in change. Being a good man, I said sure. I gave him the change and he gave me the $50 bill. After walking into Starbucks to buy a coffee, I handed the cashier my $50 bill. She called the cops. It was counterfeit. FML

I agree, your life sucks 52 915

You deserved it 23 548

Today, the men clearing the walkway outside my dorm room with a snowblower didn't realize that my window was open. I looked over from my computer to see snow shooting in, covering my clock, closet, and radio. Now it's melting. FML

I agree, your life sucks 42 011

You deserved it 16 938

Today, I finally broke down and told my mom that I'd relapsed with my eating disorder. She told me to quit whining and eat a burger, because she didn't want to pay for another therapy session. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 139

You deserved it 498

Today, I was fighting to change a toilet seat when it suddenly came free and, thanks to physics, I promptly smashed myself across the bridge of my nose with the edge of it. I now have a purple nose and it's starting to spread to my eyes. I now have to explain to people over the next week or so how it happened. FML

I agree, your life sucks 575

You deserved it 169