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This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff
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Great question, I'm glad you asked
Today, I went to a funeral. When I got there, I hugged one of the family members and he asked, "How are you?" Out of habit, I replied, "Good, how about you?" He looked appalled and shouted, "How the fuck do you think I am?! My mother just died!" loud enough for everyone to hear. FML
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anniebananie 3
Jesus Christ, that sucks for you. I understand his mother just died, but seriously, no need to make a scene. It's the same as asking "How are you holding up?"
catmand0nt 0
Wow, talk about over-reaction. FYL for having a family member like that.
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Inoku 0
I asked my grandmother how she was just following her mother's funeral. Her response? "I'm fine, dear, but I think you're standing in the way of traffic." The family member's response was uncalled-for. It would be rude *not* to ask someone how they're doing; it would be like ignoring the pink elephant in the room.
triplethreat13 0
the OP did nothing wrong, this isn't an FML
murdermygymsox 0
what an ass. OP you did nothing wrong.
st87 0
what a ******* ****. Even if it wasn't habit, I would have asked "how are u?" back to him. How the hell can he expect u to noe how he is holding up? PS: Was he a fat kid? they generally want attention. =P
cljc 1
oh dear, he asked you how you were first, it's obviously a habit to ask back. he should've of just said "not so great, you know with my mum and all, but thanks for asking."
purplelady 0
That's embarrassing, but I wouldn't feel too bad about it. Honest mistake. I went to a wake recently for my boyfriend's uncle that passed away, and I didn't know the people in the receiving line too well, so I was really nervous. Out of habit and being anxious, I asked the first guy "how are you?" As soon as I said it I felt so mortified. Thankfully he was really gracious about it and said "I'm good, how are you?" And pretended I hadn't said anything dumb. Haha.
youngboss_fml 2
aaah i feel better now the same thing happeened to me a year ago ,i said '' whatsup''
irrelevantxx 0
Aw...
alijacket 0
Well, this is a FML because you were embarrassed in front of everyone in attendance... because the guy acted like an asshole. WTF.
midwestjerk 0
Try thinking next time before you vomit out whatever vapid words come to your small, inconsiderate mind.
rabbit_fml 0
#62 is trying so hard to sound like a genius.
DoomJeff91 2
Shut the hell up, #62. I'd like to see you own a thesaurus and use it in an attempt to impress people over the internet! Haha. No seriously, what a chode.
midwestjerk 0
You guys have a problem with the fact that I'm telling an inconsiderate idiot to watch her mouth?
ArielTheMermaid 17
81-when someone asks how you are, you generally say 'fine how are you' or whatever, regardless of where you are. the dude had absolutely no right to make a scene. you're and idiot if you think you would have come up with something better.