Today, I texted a friend offering my condolences over the death of his grandfather. He hadn't been told his grandfather had died yet. 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 texted my sister to ask her if she was OK after finding out that one of her oldest friends had died. She didn’t know. FML
Today, I was texting a friend of mine. She mentioned it was her dad's birthday. I typed, "Tell him 'Happy Birthday' from me!" and as I pressed send, I remembered her dad was dead. FML
Today, I found an obituary clipping on my kitchen table. It was for my grandpa. No one told me he died. FML
Today, I called off work saying my Great Grandmother died. A co-worker texted me later asking where and when the funeral was. I made up a lie and said some random funeral home and date. My co-workers sent flowers to the funeral home for condolences. The flowers were returned. FML
Today, I announced to my friends that my grandmother is dying. My best friend pulled out his phone and casually announced, "Technically, everyone is dying." FML
Today, I found out my grandfather died via Facebook, because apparently both my father and my aunt think posting a status about it immediately rather than calling family is the thing to do. FML
Today, one of my friends made it to school. He has been sick recently, missing days out of the week. When I saw him, I greeted him with, "Were you dying yesterday?" Apparently he wasn't, but his grandmother really did. FML
Today, my coworker texted me about her grandmother passing away. I meant to send a sad face but accidentally sent the party hat emoji. Now she probably thinks I was celebrating her grandma’s death. FML
Today, my grandpa died. I called my grandma to make sure she was going to be fine. After talking over the phone for 30 minutes or so, I told her goodbye and said, out of habit, "Say hi to grandpa for me". FML
Today, I told my grandmother I was planning a trip to take my newborn son to meet his great-great-grandfather before it was too late. She had a guilty expression on her face. My great-grandfather died 4 months ago and my family forgot to tell me. FML
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hippityhopp 2
How did you find out?
flockz 20
"erm..... i uh, i meant your grandfather clock.... uh ya it fell over and died." then run.
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Comments (86)
hippityhopp 2
How did you find out?
tehrealone 6
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Op deserves it, maybe the parents were planning a surprise party and he just ruined it
SilverGTP99 8
I love ruining things.
skoob 4
I party for your grandfathers death? Jeez that's cøld...
ScaughtieHolden 11
29, *A surprise party for your grandfather's death? That's cold.*
memob123 0
Ugh, grammar nazis :/
blainedownforit 0
Nice S/C 3800 gtp.
chris19sn 4
Ydi for having a friend that has a grandfather.
SilverGTP99 8
Thanks! I love my gtp to death!!!
spiderman2211 0
56- Thy comment made my day, sirrah.
OhSoBashful 0
There onve
ceepevoy 0
27 a surprise party really? this is not a happy occasion???? use your noggin'
bethany_camille 0
Facebook?
killak41 9
That must have been the most awkward conversation ever...
gregorrok1 0
Well they had to find out some time...
YacL 15
How did you find out before he did?
mango260 9
Facebook duh.
nellienicole 1
I found out the death of my grandmother from my ex who say my cousins post on Facebook -__- not the best way to find out...and I was at work
nellienicole 1
Saw*
RavenDesired 10
Envy! :D
that1guyyy 12
Maybe he was using the Freudian defense mechanism of denial or repression? Woot psych 100
boredblonde 17
Poor kid:-( I was so sad when my grandpa died... I can't imagine hearing about the death for the first time from a friend...
ty1992_farmlife 12
I can't imagine finding out from a friend. It was hard enough to find out from the family, poor guy
MagicallyFat 12
It seems like OP was close friends with the family maybe that's how he found out before his friend. But that's why I would always call or just wait till I see them in person
cheefer 0
Cool story yo
KiddNYC1O 22
I spoke to mine over the phone from a different country during his final hours. Very overwhelming and sad.
sweet2u22 9
Poor guy. That's a terrible way to find out.
flockz 20
"erm..... i uh, i meant your grandfather clock.... uh ya it fell over and died." then run.
CryMoreFMLs 15
But flockz, he texted him! He must shut off his phone service and hide before he can track OP!
Babydoll4ever 7
^Dumbass.
CryMoreFMLs 15
Oi, Everybody is allowed a few bad comments every now and again. I admit, I have been slacking, but that's because I've been busy with other things.
Peach3 1
Just like Nacho Libre! You were on "dead guy duty."
ZebulonPike 8
Did you text the wrong friend? That would have been awkward.
nahgemsoohc 0
Facepalm...
linkinpark98 24
Poor guy. :(