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
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
Today, it was my 16th birthday. My surprise was a new car, that is now in the side of the garage because my mom lost control while driving it around front. FML
Today, it's my sixteenth birthday and my mom promised me she'd buy me a car. She came home with a toy lego car. FML
Today, it's my sixteenth birthday. The only gift I got was from myself: a positive pregnancy test. FML
Today, for my birthday, my friend bought me a book on how to lose weight. FML
Today, it was my birthday. Some 17 year-olds will receive cars as presents from their parents. Mine, however, booked me a plot in the local graveyard. FML
Today, it's my sixteenth birthday. The only gift I got was a bill from my parents. Apparently, the rent is due on the 1st. FML
Today, my mom signed me up for Weight Watchers as a surprise birthday present. FML
Today, my parents gave me fat burner pills for my birthday. FML
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
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xOpheliacx 0
Well I don't have a car, OR membership to a gym, and I'm eighteen. I'd be happy with either.
incognito_fml 0
You shouldnt have expected them to give you a car. Youd be pretty lucky if you got a car and its not as if your parents are obliged to give their 16 year old a car. Take the gym membership. Be grateful
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Comments (214)
ohfrick 0
Hell, I'd love a free gym membership! I'm in shape and like staying that way, but I hate having to pay for the gym myself. :|
W33nie 0
Get some exercise, it'll be fun and you'll be happier
barstar24 0
dude youre 16!! you dont need a car! your parents shouldnt have to buy you one either! i wish my parents would give me a gym membership. you gotta learn to appreciate. and i totally agree with crazysaiko...
threegp 0
yeah what the hell?!?!?! WHO expects a CAR for their BIRTHDAY?!!?! WTF kind of world do you live in where people GIVE you CARS!?!!? Good lord, go out and get a job. Hate people that think others should give them things.
Lestweforget06 0
HA your parents did the right thing! They don't OWE you a car! Get a job! Happy Birthday honey try getting a job you're old enough! Maybe it will show you a lesson that NOTHING in life is free! Welcome to the world of adulthood! In 2 more years you're screwed!
opheliaa 0
youre sixteen, please. i dont see this as a FML. Did your parents say they got you the gym membership specifically so you could lose weight? Either way, it's a great gift.
louyfi85 0
Your health is way more important than a car. Therefore, you deserve this.
unfair_fml 0
Don't listen to these people... That's downright mean. For my birthday, I got proactiv... then was told I was unappreciative when I said it offended me.
littlesnickeroo 0
that's not bad at all. at least you got something, i didn't get a car when i was sixteen either. plus gym memberships aren't even cheap...i love the gym!
iamsansname 0
What would be ironic is if your gym was a really long way away from your house... ...but yeah, no one really gets a car when they're 16. I mean a gym membership is a lot less fun than some gifts could be, but it still is pretty nice, although a little off-center to use it to pressure you to lose weight unless you explicitly told them you wish you could.