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
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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
Today, I got a text from my mom shaming me for forgetting my sister's birthday. It isn't her birthday today, it's mine. FML
Today, I got a birthday card in the mail from my aunt. I got all excited when I saw a cheque inside, but the cheque was addressed to the wrong name. Not only did my own aunt forget my name, I couldn't even bank the $60. FML
Today, I received a birthday card from my dad, over a week late. It was addressed to me using my maiden name, the enclosed check also made out to me using my maiden name. I've been married for over 10 years. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My parents wished me a happy one via text message. We live in the same house. 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, 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, the only card I got for Valentine's Day was in my mother's handwriting, and she posted it through the front door herself. She still won't admit it's from her. FML
Today, my wife put divorce papers in my birthday card. FML
Today, it's my birthday, I received two cards, one from my mum and one from my son, that my mum gave to him to give to me. My entire family said they couldn't be bothered going out for dinner for my birthday. My two 'friends' didn't even send a card, never mind a gift or want to meet up. FML
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Fortuitous 0
Dammit. Your parents suck! Mine used White Out.
IcyJack 7
Well, you could always use a funeral condolences card, but instead of the deceased person, scribble it out and put your parents' names.
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Comments (119)
nikki456123 0
well it saves money :)
77taylah33 0
Maybe they couldn't afford another card
beyondbirthdayv 0
maybe they could but didn't want to =P
GRgoldfish 19
they couldn't afford a 2 dollar birthday card?
poopypunts 0
tight ass parents
IcyJack 7
Well, you could always use a funeral condolences card, but instead of the deceased person, scribble it out and put your parents' names.
roflcopter4 0
How unthoughtful! Happy birthday, anyway.
zkchild 0
That just means your not the favorite.
FarrahSayzRawrrr 0
Well happy bday it souks tho wat they did
Twistedsoul_fml 0
ur like sucks u bitch go get a gf and get out of ur parents basement what are u? 60?
DocBastard 40
These two comments are such complete and utter failures, I don't even know where to start. Were you two having a synchronized seizure?
OolioFoolio 0
Hey Doc. I've been noticing that in your "FML Unofficial FAQ"-thingy on the question "What does OP stand for?", you change what it "stands for" quite often. Any reason or explanation for that? Oh, and if you're wondering, NO, I am NOT a stalker, I just read your bio because I find your comments witty and hilarious, especially when you are being sarcastic. ;P
Twistedsoul_fml 0
doc there was another comment above mine about who i was talking to so I said what I said on purpous
DocBastard 40
Foolio- there are several things on there that change periodically. I have no idea why that happens. Must be a glitch in the software. ;) Twisted- good to know.
RookiePyro 0
64 - You are a great man, "synchronized seizure", i shall never forget that
OolioFoolio 0
Oh, ok, got'cha Doc.;)
persianjr1 7
^ Win
doggywalker 1
I agree. double win. if my parents did that I would think it hillarious.
iheartglasses 0
Wow...Id rather get nothing than a reused card. They still could have called you or sent you an email. Even an E-card. Anything is better than a gift saying youre not good enough to get something specifically for you.
FYLx2 0
Jews.