Today, after buying hundreds of dollars worth of Christmas presents, my transmission blew up on the interstate heading home. Now, I either have to return the gifts or not drive over 25. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, on Christmas Eve, as I was getting my car loaded for the holiday rounds to the in-laws and parents, my car decided now was the time to break down. I recently put in over $1000 fixing it. FML
Today, I was driving to visit my parents for the first time in two years. After spending about $4000 to make sure my car wouldn't break down on the journey, around the halfway point, the front tire popped and the engine blew out. I'm about 5 states away from both my parents and my home. FML
Today, I decided to finish up some Christmas shopping. Instead, I ended up having to buy a present for myself - a new alternator after my car died and left me stranded. FML
Today, I live in a household of 3 people, with only one vehicle. My transmission blew right after working 16 straight hours. I had to walk 6 miles home, not to mention figure out work tomorrow. Now my oldest, who does not live with me, is pissed because it is an "inconvenience" for her. FML
Today, I replaced the fog lights on my car and completely filled my gas tank. $50+ later, the transmission decided it wanted to go out. FML
Today, I found out that the car I got a great deal on a few days ago, needs a new transmission. I'm now the proud owner of a very large and very expensive paperweight. FML
Today, after hours of waiting and $300 spent, I find out my transmission is dying. My car is old, so the price of rebuilding it is more than it's worth. That's money well spent. FML
Today, the transmission on my brand new car went out. I bought it last month when the transmission on my old car went out. FML
Today, I sold my wife's old car because I bought her a newer and nicer one. On the way back home from the sale, the transmission went out in her new one. FML
Today, I finally finished my Christmas shopping and felt like an absolute champion. That was until I got home and realized I'd left one of the shopping bags in the parking lot. The bag contained the most expensive gift I'd bought. FML
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Yudith_fml 11
Ask for a new transmission for Christmas.
Eivana 37
I would return a couple of gifts and take care of the necessities. There are always birthdays, OP.
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Comments (55)
brag97 9
What's it gonna be OP?!?
Catdragon 40
I would return the gifts. You don't need to spend hundreds on Christmas, I spent $10 and I'm sure it will make her happy.
megatron93 5
That's assuming that OP only got a present for one person. Most people shop for their families too.
species4872 20
Tightass.
angelicdevil 16
That's it? Do you only know one person? Is your family still around? If so, and they give you gifts, you really are a tightass for not doing it in return. Christmas doesn't come from a store, but $10 and only for one person, is really stretching it..
Lalala579121 28
You don't know OP's family and friends. You can't say anything about what they would or would not be happy with.
Mauskau 36
Christmas is about spending time with family, not spending all of your money. I don't want anything from my family or friends for Christmas, but because they've bought me things I feel obliged to purchase things for them. I want to save money not spend it.
Lalala579121 28
Well that's fine for you, 17. Everyone has their own customs and ways to celebrate things. Just because you don't enjoy the gift part of Christmas as much doesn't mean everyone has to celebrate it that way. If I had to wager a guess based on this FML, I would think that OP enjoys buying people gifts for Christmas.
torrea 19
They got you gifts to show they care about you, and they care more about you then money. It's 1 day a year, it's not like it's every week, you sound ungrateful and selfish.
jimmyironic 9
Don't feel bad with all these people hating on you. I personally don't buy anyone gifts for Christmas. And I make sure to tell everyone I know that I won't be buying them anything. and I don't want anything either. this year I kind of made an exception because I made something for my girlfriend. But even that was pushing it for me. I don't like how this season is about consumerism. I don't like feeling obligated to participate in that cycle. So I don't. But someone else was right when they said OP obviously does like spending money for Christmas and that's ok too if that's their beliefs and the way they want to celebrate the holiday. So it is unreasonable to a degree to expect OP to celebrate like you do.
Mauskau 36
I didn't say anywhere that OP should do what I do, I was merely stating that not everyone buys loads of gifts (for those calling the original commenter a tight ass) but we shouldn't spend more than we can afford. There should always be left over money for unexpected bills, such as what OP is now experiencing. Some people get themselves into severe debt over Christmas (my mum included) because it's so commercialised and it's seen as bad not to fork out.
notusually 8
A trip to the banana republic would kill you?
McBird 5
I'd try for both. buy cheaper presents AND fix your trans!
Tripartita 45
Sounds like the beginning of a bizarre sequel to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in which Rudolph leads a broken car to ensure the owner can still afford presents. "Rudolph with your nose so bright, why won't you stop at the red lights?"
Lalala579121 28
I would rather see a movie about Santa getting into the illegal street racing scene to win a new car for OP.
RichardPencil 32
Borrow money to fix your car and sell the presents you receive to pay it back.
Lalala579121 28
I know you're usually sarcastic so I'm stuck here trying to figure out if this is a joke or not... I hope it is.
RichardPencil 32
Hopefully, you get enough cash for Christmas that you can use that to pay off the debt, and have the luxury of keeping all the ugly sweaters and fruitcakes you received.
Lalala579121 28
Maybe, if OP asks for cash to fix his transmission. But selling/returning gifts people gave you is just being a dick.
RichardPencil 32
No, it just means you are desperate for money.
Eivana 37
I would return a couple of gifts and take care of the necessities. There are always birthdays, OP.
Yudith_fml 11
Ask for a new transmission for Christmas.
AcieMcG 21
This happened to me a few years ago, the transmission crapping out on a busy highway at night. So scary :| Another motorist and a cop moved me off to the side so my car didn't get totaled.
angelicdevil 16
So glad you were ok! That would definitely be scary.
CoconutCharlotte 0
christmas is bullshit anyway
YoungGun91 13
I think we found the Grinch
domolovesyoshi 33
So that means everyone else should follow your example and hate Christmas too?
heyLaddieHey 18
And this is why I have an emergency car fund. Sorry OP, best to return the gifts and give them for birthdays of something later.