Today, it was my birthday and everyone in the office chipped in to buy me a card, and nothing but a card. It had a pre-written message on it and a space to write "Love, *insert name*" where everyone signed their names. The "Love" was crossed out and replaced with "From". FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I got a birthday card from my parents. It was my sister's from earlier in the year. They scratched out her name and wrote mine underneath. FML
Today, my boyfriend came to visit me for my birthday. Over dinner he handed me a blank card that had the words "I love you" hastily written on it. When the waiter came to take our order he informed him that we'd be paying separately. Happy Birthday. FML
Today, was my 16th birthday. Needless to say, I was delighted when my friends presented me with a birthday card in a homeroom. I pretended to be surprised and exclaimed, "Aw, you guys really shouldn't have!" They didn't. It was our teacher's birthday. They just wanted me to sign the card. FML
Today, everyone was signing a birthday card to surprise a coworker. I was told to go find someone who hadn't signed it so I went to the office next to mine, opened the door, and told them about the card. The intended recipient was sitting behind the door. FML
Today, my Dad gave me my birthday card. The envelope was blank, as was the card, and the £0.25 price tag was still on. He was fully aware of all these things, but handed it to me and said, "By the way, I didn't write anything." Happy birthday to me. FML
Today, I bought a birthday card, wrote a long message, then sealed the envelope. At the party, I handed it over and immediately noticed the name on the front. I'd bought two cards at the same time and given her the one meant for someone else, my secret crush. I fled as soon as I could. FML
Today, it was my co-worker's birthday but she told me not to mention it. Feeling bad for her, I went out to buy her a card, a present, and even a small cake. It turns out that there was actually a party during our lunch break, and I was the only one in our office not invited. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My gifts were a stomach bug from my kid and a confession to a year-long affair from my (now soon-to-be-ex) husband of 21 years. Nobody even got me a card. FML
Today, it was my birthday. Normally, the little office I work in throws a big party for every employee on their special day, but nothing was done for me, not even a "Happy Birthday" came my way. I didn't want to be rude, so I stayed silent. They didn't do anything because I was getting laid off. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My boyfriend didn't get me a present. He did, however, get me a card from our cat. He signed it "Have a purrrrfect birthday." Then he left to go to work. I was alone all day long. FML
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Thoams_fml 0
they may have actually been trying to be respectful to the people who were signing it and/or complying with company policies
24788 7
Haha some idiot went out and bought the card. Then the person who was actually behind it freaked and probably had to fix it.
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mad_chiller2009 0
first lol that sucks lololol
Arian_fml 0
Ouuuuuch. Maybe they dont know you well enough? Second.
24788 7
Haha some idiot went out and bought the card. Then the person who was actually behind it freaked and probably had to fix it.
Tess_fml 7
Ouch.
rocketpopper1030 11
At least OPs birthday was even acknowledged. Beyond that, who cares if it said love or from. A card is a nice gesture anyway
Thoams_fml 0
they may have actually been trying to be respectful to the people who were signing it and/or complying with company policies
PTERONOPHOBIA 0
Oh God, I leave the interweb for a week and when I come back I see that people have started putting "second" as well on FML. Friggin freaks.
iamafail 0
ouucchh! but seriouslyy how much does a card cost. likee 2 dollars ?! so i doubt they all chipped in. :( and yeah i agrreee #2. they probably didnt waant it to be awckaward.. but happy birthday :D
so_me_fml 0
That's hilarious. Sounds like you're either new at the office, or just not that approachable. Or you know what, who knows, maybe you're the coolest person there and your co-workers are intimidated by your coolness! At least that's what you should tell yourself :)
Arian_fml 0
PTERONOPHOBIA, You dont deserve to use the word "interweb". Die.
itsTiffany 0
Well it was from your co-workers, not family. And honestly, wouldn't it be a little creepy if your co-workers loved you?
HamsteronA 0
that's excatlu what I was thinking