Today, my brother asked me what I want for my birthday, so I said that we could just hang out. He told me I should ask for something more realistic, like a gift card. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my little brother told me to give him my phone so he could play a game on it. I said no, because I was taking a call from a friend at the time. He then walked over to the wall, headbutted it, burst into tears, then told my parents that I punched him. They believed him. FML
Today, my older brother said that if he beat me in a game of NBA 2k17, he would get to keep my PS4. I beat him so badly that he got angry and destroyed my PlayStation. FML
Today, I wanted to use my gift card for a liquor store. I went to pay the cashier, who said he needed to see my license. I gave it to him, along with my gift card. After paying, he asked me if I wanted him to cut it up, since the card was now worthless. I said yes. He cut up the wrong card. FML
Today, I realized the sweet, sensitive girl I was talking to on a dating site was actually my brother trolling me for fun. FML
Today, it's my sister's birthday. My parents got her a cat. I have serious allergies when it comes to cats. When I brought this issue up with my parents, they replied, "This day is not about you, it's about your sister." I can feel my throat tightening already. FML
Today, it was my girlfriend's birthday. She decided that her "gift to herself" would be to leave the loser who has been holding her back for two years. Hello, my name is Ben, and I'm that loser. FML
Today, an elderly man had to give me money to pay for my grocery bill because my sister broke down crying in the store as I didn't have enough money to pay for both her milkshake and cookies. She's 19. FML
Today, I got a gym membership for Christmas, from 3 different people. I think my family's trying to tell me something. FML
Today, my brother put pepper spray on my toilet paper. FML
Today, I found out the guy that my girlfriend introduced as her brother was actually her boyfriend. I also paid for him to come out with us to the movies several times. FML
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ragnarok1540 39
Wow, that's a pretty douchey move on your brother's part. I know time is valuable, but if you can't spend a little time with your family members for special occasions such as birthdays ... I hope that he has a legitimate excuse such as a work commitment. Hopefully you can spend the day with people who appreciate you. Happy Birthday, OP!
CheekyRaccoon 27
I don't want to eat the devil's avocado, but maybe because he's really busy and isn't able to do so? Even if so, he should find some time at a later date to hang out. Hope you have a nice birthday though OP!! c:
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Comments (25)
pasupathymuthu 16
I have been noticing this gift card obsession with my siblings too. People have forgotten the true meaning of gifts. Gifts are no longer given out of love/respect/gratitude. They are given out of obligation (because you gave it last time) or just to impress others...or heck, gifts are given just for the sake of it. This is a bad trend.
sophzxc 15
Give him some brotherly hang out time for his birthday
jake_braves 25
If you see my comment message me! I know who your username is! I love Mitch Rapp haha. Awesome book series! Anyway I'm sorry OP.:/ that sucks! But at least your brother wants to get something for you.
ezrajab 22
Aww I am sorry op maybe u should have a talk with him at some point and tell him you just want to be in his company
spicyburrito 18
Ask for some coupons to hang out
ali_kkatt 15
Maybe he was talking about something that he can buy for you. don't think of it negatively. Unless he said it with atttude.. but if you think about it, he could've just meant gift wise.
addie_Cato0o0 9
I think he meant tangible, but I could be wrong.
_ravens_ 11
As a brother myself, don't take it too hard
Frid_Kun 7
Wow. You must made your brother's life hell.