Today, I received an acceptance letter to Juilliard. After showing it to my mom, she tells me I can't attend because Robin Williams graduated from Juilliard, and he now has too much facial hair. 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, I got my acceptance letter from Harvard University. Yay! Unfortunately, I sent it as a joke, never thinking I'd get accepted and I have absolutely no way to get there, or the money to pay for it. FML
Today, I came home and told my mom that I got the lead in the school musical, which I was very happy about. She pulled me into a hug then said, "But you know you can't really sing, right?" FML
Today, I got a call from a prominent orchestra asking me to play with them. They were especially interested because I'm still in high school. I called to accept only to find out that my mother had already declined the offer for me because I "only" have a 3.7. FML
Today, I was rejected from the University of Washington. My dad has been a professor there for 30 years, and is on the board of admissions. FML
Today, I was cleaning my father's study room and wondering why I did not receive my acceptance/rejection letter from a college I really wanted. I found the acceptance letter, on his desk, also approving of a full scholarship. The deadline to confirm was a month ago. FML
Today, I told my mom that I want to try out for a singing competition on TV, so I might be able to kick off my musical career. She convinced me to sing a song for her, so I did. Mid-way through, she lost it, burst into laughter, and told me to stay in school. FML
Today, I received my acceptance letter to one of the most prestigious universities in the US, as well as a nice scholarship. I was so proud of myself, I eagerly showed my dad, hoping he would shed a tear or two. His only words were, "Just get a job so you can get the hell out of my house." FML
Today, after spending years volunteering at community theatres and being accepted into a prestigious university for theatrical design, my public high school gave me a scholarship. All my mother could say was, "I'm sorry they wasted their money on you." FML
Today, I excitedly told my mom how I got accepted to the master’s program of my dreams. She decided now would be a good time to proudly repeat for the millionth time how she gave up a full ride to the Ivy League to marry my father, and I ought to be a "good woman" and do the same. FML
Today, I noticed that my facial hair had grown by an acceptable amount. I spoke to my Dad and decided to show him, thinking he would approve of my manliness. His exact words when I showed him were, "Nah, son. You just look like a lesbian." FML
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Top comments
chloe2114 4
Wow...Just wow. Go anyway :)
clownphobia23 12
Your mother is retarded. Go anyways. And congrats!
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Comments (246)
SteviGuiley 2
It's not your moms decision, it's yours. You should go anyway & congratulations.
starwind3438 9
My head hurts just trying to figure her logic. Oh wait, there isn't any.
Ilikeurfmls 13
Wow. congratulations for getting accepted! :)
Frankie24 2
Tell your mom, correlation does not equal causation:)
skullofdarkness 18
I assume your mom didn't go to a very good college (if she went at all)?
ebonyirony 29
Moms are weird. Ok. But that's not very nice. And whats wrong with not going to college? My sister is a cosmetologist.
Haven74 6
Exactly how did your sister become a cosmetologist without going to cosmetology school? Trade schools/colleges may not be a traditional form of "college", but even cosmetologists have to put in a specific amount of classroom hours learning trade specific anatomy, chemistry, business, and law, put in a set amount of skill-training hours, plus pass State Board exams to become licensed, and have continuing education to maintain their license. I understand what you may have meant by your comment, but your execution came out oddly. It may as well have said "What's wrong with not going to college? My sister is a mannequin."
darkwolf666 3
Tell her to shut up and go anyways
Calyx_fml 22
She'd make up a reason to keep you from going anywhere. She doesn't want to loose her little girl. She'll get over it. Send your acceptance reply and congrats. Now you need to find a way to not be crippled with debt on graduation. Apply for every grant you can find. Seriously. Being an artist $150k in the hole will not be fun. Get funding.
failhipster 8
Go anyways bro
Marissa1586 18
Your mom still shouldn't be able to tell you what to do Do what you want duii
nevershoutkendal_fml 11
You mom is still your mom no matter what. 5 or 35, she will still have don't influence over some of your decisions. Turning 18 won't mean you don't need her anymore.
anoukiapapp 7
You can't let this opportunity pass! Go anyway you won't regret it