Today, I'm driving cross-country with my parents. As if the stifling heat isn't bad enough, they keep stopping to admire, comment on, and practically do a photoshoot in every corn field we pass. 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, my family is on the third day of driving cross country. My husband is still pretending he is driving on a NASCAR track, sound effects and all. FML
Today, I'm going on an 8-hour drive with my insane family. This usually means screaming arguments, graphic conversations about my dad's pubes, some karaoke, plenty of farting, some stale Pringles, and an obese golden retriever on my lap the entire time. Arizona, here we come. FML
Today, I'm travelling across the country with my family. My grandma thought it would be a good idea to take her shoes off. It's been 5 minutes and my eyes are watering from the stench. We still have over 200 miles left until we get home. FML
Today, my mom drove my family to the desert for a themed family photo. We had to wear big frumpy old western-looking clothes in 115 degree weather. Hot and agitated, I muttered, "This is the ugliest thing I've ever had to wear." My mom, looking hurt, replied, "That's my wedding dress." FML
Today, I agreed to go on a last-minute road trip with my friends. Everything was going great until we realized we had no GPS signal in the middle of nowhere. We ended up following a "shortcut" suggested by a farmer and got stuck in a muddy field for hours, with livestock giving us judgmental looks. FML
Today, I was directing traffic at work during one of the hottest days of the year. Not only do I have to stand in the heat and exhaust fumes for minimum wage, I also had to endure people asking me "Aren't you hot?" as they drove past me in their air conditioned cars. FML
Today, I went on a roadtrip with my boyfriend and his best friend. What I thought was going to be a great, fun time ended up with me alone in a car with two large men who wouldn't stop farting for 14 hours. 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 went driving for the first time with my mom. When she wasn't screaming, she gave great advice like, "Stop at the red light" and "Don't crash into cars". I need to drive 50 hours with her. FML
Today, I had to endure a long drive from Poland to England. We weren't allowed to open our windows. My mum threw up. Twice. FML
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Feared 9
Look kids! More corn!!!
Skittlepickle 13
"This is a once in a lifetime experience, children. Oh look ANOTHER corn field!"
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Ajwc101 24
Next time buy an iPod and a really good book. FYL OP.
Feared 9
Look kids! More corn!!!
ghirahim 5
When life gives you corn make corn on the cob
SqueakyChipmunk 22
When life gives you corn, make apple sauce. That way, you confuse the **** outta life.
pil_84 9
If life gives you lemons squeeze them in someone's eye and steal their wallet.
olpally 33
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade... And try to find someone whose life has given them vodka, and have a party! :D
SouthernPride95 19
Gotta love that great field of corn, corn and more corn:D
PrimeEvilTahir 24
I guess OP's parents were a-maze-d by the corn fields...
DontModMeDammit 10
This is a corny string of comments... Thumb me down if you agree... Haha flawless!
efemel94 7
These jokes never cease to amaize me...
ALpein 0
If you build it, they will come.
ktizzley2k 8
When life gives you lemons...grab the salt and tequila and call it a day.
kittenvks 11
37 I don't think anyone got the reference. I did though and thumbed you up.
BunchieRules 31
OP, were you in Kansas? Outside of the few cities and many small towns, corn and hills are pretty much the only things you'll find out here, apart from the occasional windmill and grain silos. Then again, I guess that applies to any state in the Midwest...
the_anti_hipster 7
I bet you're giving them an earful--Unless there's not a kernel of truth in that.
YoungMisfit 9
Can't argue with a man who listens to Flogging Molly.
XtraEzeee 8
When life gives you corn enjoy because it's already on the cob.
yoyoforpeace 14
Tell Malakai I said hey!
Skittlepickle 13
"This is a once in a lifetime experience, children. Oh look ANOTHER corn field!"
Airman1988 9
They should move to Indiana, all it is is damn corn fields.
PrimeEvilTahir 24
While OP is getting a chance to stop at every other corn field; They should make 'crop circles' in everyone of them. I'll turn on the fox news for 'bizarre UFO activity'... and snicker :-)
TarieBoo 2
21- oh no!:o im moving to Indiana!
Bonzer 2
Sounds like something Dory (however you spell that) would say. Except him being underwater and all.
42istheanswer 27
If it was Dory she wouldn't say again, she'd think everytime was the first time (unless Nemo's Dad is around)
rubberduckie94 13
I am wondering where they are from that corn is fascinating to them. They should go to Alabama where I used to live and check out the kudzu if they love corn that much. Kudzu the plant that ate the deep south! Beware of the kudzu!
chlorinegreen 27
21- exactly what I was going to say. Welcome to Indiana.
yupitssoph 18
Lmao I've been there. I am so, so sorry OP.
SqueakyChipmunk 22
Photo shoot of corn? "Oh yeah, baby! Work those ears! Wait--somebody get rid of those damn crows!"
mannykatany 9
You could make a scrap book of corn!
Byahhh 3
I could make a pun, but that'd be corny.
gracevet88 0
No cows in corn That's pastures
42istheanswer 27
Crows not cows Only one letter but hundreds of pounds and feathers difference between them
Danny0522 8
Most parents do that. Especially mine.
Feared 9
My parents never took us on road trips. We would always fly.
DancingChik 0
yeah my parents would never stop at a corn field...
42istheanswer 27
My parents wouldn't but alot of my family would, especially if there's bugs, birds, or moose. 6sand OPs drives take hours longer, my hikes take 3-4 times as long. I can share how painful it is to stand there for something like that, i feel bad for you, if its your parents you cant get out of going on the next one
crackz12 10
I mean corn fields are kinda similar looking where ever you go but if your parents plan is to drive cross country you should expect to take in the scenery or else it defeats the purpose of driving. It definitely is easier to enjoy the trip with a spouse rather than your parents though so fyl. Make the best of it and bond with your parents!! One day youll love the memory...unless your parents suck. (which it doesnt really sound like they do)
FML_Master2133 6
6- the sun does not burn. It is Hydrogen atoms combining with Hydrogen atoms to make Helium, and the energy from that is given off as light and heat. The funny part about the last bit of your photo: I'm Christian.
pil_84 9
And in that heat you can make popcorn
Bonzer 2
There is no ending to your comment. May I suggest a period?
olpally 33
74- then fine him $20 for not using a period...
Archay 13
There is a ending, it's "...popcorn".
pil_84 9
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YoungMisfit 9
I love Flogging Molly....
DomDomxoxo 16
You gotta love road-trips with parents.
dude1122332 9
Not really.
DomDomxoxo 16
I suck at sarcasm. ):
pandabear55 0
They must be in Delaware... The corn there grows like weeds!
nevershoutkendal_fml 11
It's the same here in Nebraska.
Hiimhaileypotter 53
Corn is sustenance. Sustenance is life. Life is beautiful. Therefore, corn is beautiful.
Bonzer 2
Life is not beautiful.
Hiimhaileypotter 53
You're just a fun sucker. :P
MartinAlex 1
It is, some people just make it crappy sometimes.
Bonzer 2
Life can be beautiful, but is not 100% beautiful.
cmac86 24
You must be from Nebraska, Southern Iowa or northwest Missouri. I've got family up there that say the same thing.
Hiimhaileypotter 53
101) Me? I'm actually from Virginia :)
BunchieRules 31
101 - I'm from Kansas, and I can tell you first-hand how much corn there is here.
42istheanswer 27
65- you should stop and smell the roses more often, then you would see how beautiful life really is.
ashl123 19
Haha you must not live in Indiana, you get used to it
TehBoulder 4
Ohio is the same
TarieBoo 2
im moving to indiana and im terrified of cornfields :o
Bonzer 2
45- I know, they're so scary! (sarcasm)
dude1122332 9
I spank myself.
crackz12 10
I live in ny and theres a hell of alot of corn fields too
kittenvks 11
45- children of the corn? No? If you haven't seen it you should watch it! Then maybe you can get over your fear! If you have seen it... Ignore my devious-ness
quotechica 3
Haha i was gonna say welcome to indiana! Thats where im from. Lots of corn.
ArielTheMermaid 17
Hey I live in Indiana :) cornfields. Cornfields everywhere.
ArielTheMermaid 17
Hey I live in Indiana :) cornfields. Cornfields everywhere EDIT: wow. Not sure why FML posted twice. Sorry
zephyrum 0
Portable fan?
onlychildFTW 34
Fans don't really work that well too cool you off. Plus that doesn't solve OPs corn and parents problem. On a side note I didn't even know cars didn't have air conditioning.
nevershoutkendal_fml 11
Well some older models don't. Or they just don't work.