Today, my family and I were discussing my birthday, in a couple weeks. As they asked what I wanted, I told them it was up to them. So my mother suggested that she'll get me electrolysis so I wouldn't have to worry about my mustache in college. 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.
Today, after much debate, I let my mom wax my eyebrows. Now I get to look super surprised until they grow back. FML
Today, I got an electric razor and a lesson from my dad on how to shave my mustache and chin. I also got my period. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My parents, with whom I live, told me that they didn't get me anything, but instead they said they would knock off a bit of the housekeeping I owe them. FML
Today, my parents forgot it was my birthday. They ordered me to scrub the common bathroom, and when I asked if they'd remembered, my dad's reaction was, "Oh! Really?" My mom's was, "I thought that it was next week." What lovely parents I have. FML
Today, I had to meet my mother. Being a college student, I decided I was too lazy to shave this morning. She noticed the stubble on my face, and started crying because I'm growing up. I'm 23 years-old. My dad yelled at me for making my mom cry. FML
Today, it is mine and my twin sister's birthday. We both wanted a day at the spa for our birthday. My sister got a gift certificate to the spa, while I got mouthwash and a $20 gift card to Target. My mom said it would cost too much to make me also pretty. FML
Today, I told my family that for my birthday I didn’t want to do any chores and just wanted the house cleaned. What they heard was mom won’t do chores today so let’s leave them all for her tomorrow. I didn’t even have a clean mug for coffee this morning. FML
Today, my mom told me that I need to shave my beard because it's getting too long. This wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for the fact that I'm a woman. FML
Today, I tried having some girl time with my mom so I could sneakily figure out what to get her for her birthday. All I could think of in the end was a time machine, after her rant about wishing she'd gotten her tubes tied rather than going through the stress of raising me and my sister. FML
Today, it's my birthday. I went downstairs expecting birthday greetings from my parents. Instead, they just sat on the couch saying nothing. Thinking they forgot, I casually reminded them. My mom scoffed and said, "Go do the dishes." FML
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Top comments
averagexbecca 0
That's nice of her. You went through life with a mustache, and she just wants to help you out. Be honest, if you need it, you need it. She's helping you out.
Jewelofagal 2
This is the kind of gift that you truly will appreciate later on when you can go out into the bright sunlight with a cute guy without worry that he'll see dark hair on your upper lip. People can be cruel, even into college, so go for it and be happy about it!
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Comments (42)
seven_to_twelve 3
Dude, that stuff's expensive, take it!
Reality_bites 14
Yawn. OP: They asked you what you wanted. You told them it was up to them. Hence you cant then blame them for what they came up with as a suggestion for your present. YOU told them it was up to them. If you dont want a crappy present, then you should take the opportunity when they ask you what you want to tell them.
callmecourtney 3
...That seems like a pretty good gift, actually.
elektrik_fml 0
That's still pretty nice. Getting rid of an annoying task of shaving (possibly) every day for you for college or even most of your life? More useful than the latest CD or whatever else you had wanted lol.
Salif_fml 0
be happy, few things are worse than a chick with a 'stach... ugh.....
perdix 31
If you get your mustache removed from your face, won't you worry MORE about it when it goes to college? If you don't get the electrolysis, you'll be able to keep an eye on your mustache (as if you've ever noticed it before.) However, if it wants to get involved in college hijinks, your mustache is going to try to have to do it right under your nose.
Raecheezy 0
haha
Bl00d_Ang3l 0
Be glad she's getting it for you. She's just trying to help. At least she's being honest. :P
wh4t3v3R 0
Leave suggesting something up to anyone else at anytime and they might suggest anything. I've received and given gag gifts like this all the time. Though I understand electrolysis is expensive, be grateful.
atty11 0
#36: lmao, most epic comment ever.
St0rm11 0
I'd love it if my mom offered me that. Thats exspensive. And millions of wemon have facial hair, it's called being a human.