Today, my dad texted me saying he had "big news." I immediately called, thrilled, because I assumed he meant that he finally found a job and that our money troubles were over. The "big news" was him being excited at seeing an actor from one TV show he likes in another TV show. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was so happy to hear my phone go "Ding" that I jumped for joy out of my couch. It was actually a character on my TV getting a text. FML
Today, I got a text from my mom that said, "Your dad and I are so proud of you." Sweet, right? It was meant for my brother. FML
Today, I finally got a phone call from a publisher saying they would publish the book I'd written. I'd gotten loads of rejection letters, so I was so excited. Until I realized it was my dad, feeling sorry for me. FML
Today, I found out my dad thinks he's famous because he's been on 'Cops', twice. FML
Today, I was so excited to hear my phone get a message that I jumped out of my seat. It was the TV, advertising texting plans. FML
Today, I called my dad to inform him I was coming home from college for the weekend. Expecting him to be excited, he responded with "why?" This weekend was my birthday. FML
Today, I proposed to the girl I have known for a while, since our Dads have worked together for 40 years. After I rang my Dad to tell him the good news, he told me that there was a position open at work, which had belonged to her Dad. My Dad had to fire him. FML
Today, my dad called me for the first time in weeks. All he wanted to tell me was that Ashlee Simpson got fired from Melrose Place. Then he hung up. FML
Today, my Dad called me to tell me that he had finally won the lottery and that I no longer had to worry about trying to find a way to pay for school. I was so excited I started crying. He then told me that he won $5 on a scratch off lotto ticket. He bought a sandwich. Funny dad. FML
Today, I got my first big promotion at work. Excited, I shared the news with my parents. My mom responded with, "That’s nice, dear, but your sister just got engaged," and hung up to go back to celebrating with her. FML
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MELKOZAR 27
Atleast he was happy!
cakefete2 31
I'll probably get thumbed down to hell, but maybe he should spend a little less time with the tv and little more time with his resume. Being unemployed sucks, but sometimes it's our own fault. We tend to refuse jobs until we find the "perfect" one. Sometimes, we need to do what we can, until we can do what we want.
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cakefete2 31
I'll probably get thumbed down to hell, but maybe he should spend a little less time with the tv and little more time with his resume. Being unemployed sucks, but sometimes it's our own fault. We tend to refuse jobs until we find the "perfect" one. Sometimes, we need to do what we can, until we can do what we want.
0o0o0 9
Of course he should be actively searching for a job, but getting rejected hurts. He probably got rejected many times.
PenguinBitch 44
I assume you have a job OP but what if you don't? If you don't then look for one to help out. You'll find out it isn't easy.
val_is_lame97 12
hey atlease he's excited :)
Ki11erC 18
Stop leeching and get out and work yourself.
Mira Lux 26
For all we know OP could be to young to work, was at work(thus the reason why her dad texted her) or is in school and works a part time job.
patrickeli 15
Sorry to hear that. At least he's trying to be happy.
lennon_ 16
That would be big news to me considering my life is pretty boring.
itwontvalidate 18
hey, that's a big deal for a fan!
Ryanc621 9
Maybe your dad is depressed from being unemployed and even though it's small it was big enough that your dad wanted to tell you, be happy for him
JKPwnage 27
That's still cool
FranckGonzalz 16
It's fine OP at least support your dad with the stuff he likes, that'll make him happy