Work: Another one bites the dust

Another one bites the dust

By Anonymous - 04/11/2010 06:41 - United States

Today, I called a guy who had requested a free marketing consultation for his funeral home through the internet a couple of days ago. When I got through, the receptionist seemed a little taken back by me wanting to talk to him. He had died and was buried yesterday. FML

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By tazthespaz - 29/12/2016 03:18 - United States - Comstock Park

Today, a telemarketer called my house phone and asked for my grandpa. We were in the middle of having his wake. FML

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By alex - 13/03/2016 19:36 - United States - Seagrove

Today, I started a new job as a receptionist at a nursing home. When two men came in saying, "We're here for Mr. Christensen," I paged him to come to the front desk. Apparently, these men had come from the funeral home to pick up Mr. Christensen's body. I was completely unaware that anyone had died. FML

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By Alex - 26/06/2014 21:13 - United States - Honolulu

Today, I was at my mom's funeral. My sisters and I were sitting in the front row. The funeral director, whom we had met with twice before, was going around greeting everyone. When she got to us, she asked where our mom was. Seriously? FML

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By Anonymous - 30/08/2016 15:01

Today, at the funeral home where I work, I asked my boss if it was time to "bring out the stiff". I didn't realize the guy's family was not only in the building, but within earshot as well. FML

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Sorry for your loss

By dpod121 - 04/03/2010 19:41 - United States

Today, I got a call from my optometrist. I ignored the call, because I already knew I had my appointment tomorrow. When I listened to my messages later, I found out it was from his secretary, saying all of his appointments have been canceled due to him passing away last night. FML

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You're back!

By Anonymous - 05/04/2011 00:17 - Ireland

Today, I heard that one of our customers had passed away. Saddened, I told everyone who came into our shop about his death. Understandably, some customers got very upset and one even fainted. Suddenly, the "dead" man walked into the shop. Turns out I got the name wrong. FML

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House hunting

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

Today, I was supposed to see an apartment. Thirty minutes after I was to meet the owner, she still hadn't shown. I called her. When I got no response, I was annoyed and kept calling. Finally, she answered, said, "I'm in the hospital with my father. He just died. Please stop calling me," and hung up. FML

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By Whatever01 - 10/03/2009 03:32 - United States

Today, I called off work saying my Great Grandmother died. A co-worker texted me later asking where and when the funeral was. I made up a lie and said some random funeral home and date. My co-workers sent flowers to the funeral home for condolences. The flowers were returned. FML

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By KathleenSchuler - 05/03/2013 03:38 - United States

Today, I took a week off work because my father passed away. I was at the funeral home making arrangements when I overheard the owners complaining about how their insurance agent had left them to fend for themselves. I'm their insurance agent. FML

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By cmolloy - 21/12/2011 14:40 - Ireland

Today, I texted a friend offering my condolences over the death of his grandfather. He hadn't been told his grandfather had died yet. FML

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Thursday 4 November 2010 12:23

Fyl. I would feel so bad.

beatleschick1940 9

Thursday 4 November 2010 12:16

you'll never forget that

Comments

skreech96 0

Thursday 4 November 2010 16:03

yes he should have!!!

yourmurderscenex 13

Thursday 4 November 2010 16:24

how is this an FML? it's not like there was a way for you to find out he passed away.

C6Racer 0

Thursday 4 November 2010 17:08

Yea, I thought it was more coincidence.

TitDirt 0

Thursday 4 November 2010 18:19

Well at least it wasn't a baby... Dead babies suck.

TitDirt 0

Thursday 4 November 2010 18:22

You think a dictionary can really define irony correctly? Then you sir, are an idiot. Irony is a concept that is gotten which can't just be read and understood through the words of a dictionary.

TitDirt 0

Friday 5 November 2010 0:38

Touche my good sir. But you also make my point. You see, I could only partially define it, due to the definition that I've provided.

skimonkey96 0

Friday 5 November 2010 2:32

what? I didn't catch that...

Lunacide 0

Friday 5 November 2010 4:28

Iiiiirony!

TitDirt 0

Friday 5 November 2010 7:40

Yes, but if the best a dictionary can do is a "partial" definition, then it's not completely satisfying the reader's needs and is therefore not helpful and not fulfilling its intended purpose.