Today, I came back to my appartment to find that I couldn't watch certain channels on my tv. When I called the tv company I found out my parents had put a 'parental block' on all my favorite channels. Im 22 and rent an appartment with my friends. FML
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Today, I found out my husband put a parental block on the TV so I couldn't rent a movie. I'm 42. FML
Today, I finally got a cable box for my TV. When I was connecting the cable, my tv fell and shattered the screen. FML
Today, at around 11 p.m., the police made a visit to my house, explaining how my neighbors had thought I was using a universal remote to change their television channels. FML
Today, I was excited that my sister called me for the first time in months. She asked me to stop watching "Friends" so she could use the Netflix account. Now, I still have an absentee sister and no Friends. FML
Today, I was supposed to start my vacation in Italy. I guess not everyone heard that I canceled it due to health problems, because this morning I caught two of my "friends" unplugging my TV after breaking into my house. FML
Today, I tried to get my son off of the couch by turning off the wifi. Afterward, I went to watch tv. Turns out he got me back by turning off the cable. FML
Today, my parents took away my laptop, TV, Xbox, and car all because I broke up with my girlfriend. They said when I patch things up with her, I can have my stuff back. FML
Today, my parents threw a hissy fit calling me ungrateful and disrespectful for wanting to do laundry and clean at home, instead of going out to their friends' house for dinner. They also disconnected the Internet to punish me when they left. I'm 20 and visiting home on a college break. FML
Today, just like almost every other day, my mom goes onto the computer and scolds me for what I watch on YouTube, even when the videos aren't that graphic. Today she scolded me because she found out that I'd watched videos related to the Max Headroom signal intrusion back in '87. Why can't I just watch what I want? FML
Today, I found out that it is possible for someone else to cancel my Internet, TV and phone services in two days. However it'll take me 5 days, after 6 hours on the phone, to get it back. FML
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spanky_ 0
I don't see how your parents could do this, unless they own the cable account and pay your bill (at age 22)... so you deserve this.
Chibi_fml 9
Can't you just tell the company to remove the block? If you can't because your parents are paying the bill, then I suggest that you and your roommates start drumming up a little extra cash to pay for your own.
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kellster 2
57: if he's a student and can't afford to have cable, then he shouldn't have cable. It's not exactly one of the necessities of life, now is it? We're not talking about his parents helping him make rent or buy groceries, we're talking about a total luxury item here. If he's okay with being babied through this phase of his life, then he doesn't have the right to complain if his parents make choices above his head. It's part of the deal.
InverseFUN 0
Isn't the point of renting an apartment with friends so you have more money in your pocket? If even then you can't afford to all pitch in cash to pay for cable...
keikothemeowmeow 0
Things like this are why one day I shall change my name...by then I will live on the other side of the country where my mother may never intervene AGAIN :D
bitchplease69_fml 0
Wtf?
bitchplease69_fml 0
Just wondering what channels they blocked. IMO, all tv channels suck. Never seen anything offending on tv. Your parents must be real lame. Do they let you ever watch R-rated movies?
effevery1slife 0
i hope they blocked the disney channel
80_proof 0
Well considering the fact that your parents are the ones paying your cable bill, you really have no right to complain. Don't like it? Pay for your own bill. You deserved this.
hugh_jepenis 0
lol @ 66 But yeahh you should be old enough to make your own decisions...
Seegtease 0
So... Your parents pay your cable bill, but apparently not help you with your rent? Great priorities there. I'd never pay for my kids' cable bill out of all bills. If he or she was really pressed for money, the cable would be the first thing he or she would be giving up. And I can't imagine any parent, especially ones who would filter channels, thinking differently from this. So I'm gonna have to call bull. No parent is going to say, "Well, we know you're short on cash so we'll help out by paying your cable, since I can't imagine your life without it. The rent is up to you, though."
ci120 0
Sounds like your roomates are playing a prank on you.