Anonymous
Aspley, Australia
Cheers
Today, for my birthday, my friend bought me a book on how to lose weight. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
Timetoloseweight
France
Today, for my birthday, my friends and family gave me: A Wii Fit, a free year at the gym and a book of diet recipes. They didn't consult with each other. I've asked for "something corresponding to me". FML
Fat Bastard
Today, my son bought me some Slimfast for my birthday. FML
fatman
United States
Today, my mom signed me up for Weight Watchers as a surprise birthday present. FML
fatty
Gloucester, United States
Today, my parents gave me fat burner pills for my birthday. FML
bannana0zoom
Canada
Today, it's my birthday. My mom got me a gym membership and a bunch of clothes that are a few sizes too small. FML
not_so_sweet_sixteen
This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff
United States
Dude, where's my car?
Today, it's my sixteenth birthday. I was hoping to get a car. Instead, my parents got me a three month membership at the gym so I can lose weight. FML
Loot
United States
Today, I received a box in the mail from my mom which I assumed was a care package. It was a scale to encourage me to lose weight. FML
JackAttack
United States
Today, my mom just handed me a book called "100 Ways To Motivate Yourself." FML
jace17
United States
Today, my parents threw out the beautiful birthday cake my aunt made me, and served celery sticks at my party because I need to "watch my weight." FML
S. Fancyson
United States
Today, I gave my wife a birthday present. For months she'd been talking about an expensive treadmill that she wanted, so I bought it. Her reaction when she saw it was to yell, "YOU THINK I'M FAT!" and burst into tears. FML
Top comments
Maximusmime 20
Give her a book on how to be a good friend.
leafeon523 20
Sounds like they are being a bit heavy-handed about their message.
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Comments (65)
aniMEanie 3
More importantly, Happy Birthday op!
ndnpride88 25
Happy Birthday
gordjess1 19
To me it's fine IF you've been saying you want to lose weight or need help etc. if you haven't mentioned your weight then it's a shitty move. Right now I'm in the process of losing weight (40kg gone so far) and wouldn't care. If depends if you've spoken about it before or not.
halberd 2
Even if you'd mentioned your weight, this shouldn't be what comes up on your birthday. Reminding someone of their flaws on their birthday's got better alternatives available.
chechchasinhill 1
that sucks ... i mean maybe your comfortable with yourself . hbd
AndrasteNyx 18
Cook them one of the recipes and give it to them next time you meet up.
JpTheGreat23 19
Take the hint OP
SecundusSecunda 27
Is it a good book at least?
EnJey0 19
Like #5 said, if a friend feels the need to give you a weight loss book, especially on your birthday no less, maybe it's time to change your diet and exercise more. Unless it's a legit problem that neither of those two would help, then your friend is a dick.
Shay_Shay97 23
Hey, maybe take a hint.