Today, I felt bad about rarely complimenting my mom about her cooking, so during dinner, I raved about her incredible, creamy, macaroni and cheese. It came from a box. FML
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Today, at a family party, my uncles were complimenting my mom on her pies. I cooked them. She took all the credit. FML
Today, my daughter said, “Mommy, you’re my favorite person!” Then she added, “Because you smell like mac and cheese.” FML
Today, my kids told me that for the FIRST time, my cooking was delicious. I made Kraft dinner that night. FML
Today, I tried to make a grilled cheese sandwich for myself, but as soon as I started, my mom rushed into the kitchen and criticized me for making it "wrong". She then made the sandwich for me. It tasted significantly worse than when I make them. FML
Today, I was reprimanded by my mom and her current man over my opinions on one of their church social friend's "homemade" lasagna. I didn't say anything, just took one bite, and ate no more. How politely do you say that you know full well she shoved Stouffer's frozen lasagna into the oven? I recognized it from just the smell! FML
Today, my always over-emotional husband burst into sobs when I thanked him for making me lunch. Apparently, I did not compliment his cooking enough. He microwaved me a Hot Pocket; it was still frozen in the middle. FML
Today, I was at a fancy family dinner. The dish I'd made was served, and as we ate, I told my aunt that I was a total failure as a cook, explaining everything wrong about my dish, in painful detail. Apparently we'd both made the same dish. That one wasn't mine. FML
Today, my mom confessed that she has to make up compliments to give to prove me wrong when I said she can never say positive things about me. FML
Today, my mom complained that I never do anything nice for her, so while out shopping I bought her favorite chocolate bar. When I got home, she screamed at me because she’s on a diet. FML
Today, my mom tried a new recipe for dinner. She proudly served what she called "gourmet vegetable stew." One bite later, I had to fight every urge to not gag. She asked me how it tasted, and with a straight face, I said, "Delicious!" She then asked for my honest opinion, so I told her it was, um, "an acquired taste." She hasn’t spoken to me since. FML
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Top comments
WeLikeIke 23
Well, that was awkward 0_o You can tell her that she was such a good cook that even her boxed stuff tastes good!
ComoEsJuan 24
Doesn't matter, it's still mac and cheese. That shit is always good.
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Comments (53)
martin8337 36
Was it the Wal-Mart brand or Kraft?
GirlGamer12345 22
Does it matter?
clumsylobster 17
I guess that's what happens when you lie
val_is_lame97 12
mac and cheese is amazing. atleast you care about your moms feelings and appreciate her.
captainsmegma 12
She cooked for you. Always be thankful and complimentary.
Omegadolly 22
Aww, your intentions were good, hopefully she sees that!
Enslaved 38
Wow Mom! Mac & Cheese sure is your Kraft! Even if it came out of a box, she still "cooked" it to perfection. Noodles weren't soggy and the sauce wasn't nasty and watered down. Believe me, if not measured and timed right, that dish can come out bad.
HJKM_fml 19
Hey it's the thought that counts right? And it was very nice of you to try and compliment her. Sorry it didn't turn out as planned.
HJKM_fml 19
OP probably didn't see the box especially if their mom served it in a regular bowl and it's something they don't eat often. There's a lot of possibilities here.
Kittyphysics 21
hey. my ex husband couldnt even make edible box mac & cheese. your mom has more skills.
thealaskanyoung 14
I don't get how this is a **** my life moment. Mac & cheese from a box is still good.