Today, I turned eighteen. Thinking I was going to get a big present from my parents on this special day, I eagerly unwrapped my present. They got me a bag of M and M's. Last year I got flannel bed sheets. 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 turned 18. My parents got me a pineapple and a pair of socks. I'm allergic to pineapple, and the socks are too small. FML
Today, I had dinner with my family in celebration of my 19th Birthday. I've been hinting that I need a new laptop for months now and I was sure my family had bought me one. I have got a pair of slipper socks. FML
Today, it's my 18th birthday. Last month was my best friend's 18th birthday. She spent the night with me, and the next morning, my mom and brother gathered in my room and sang "Happy Birthday" as they handed her pancakes with a candle on top. Today, I was woken up by screams to take the trash out. FML
Today, my parents gave me my birthday present. Two weeks ago, I'd ordered an Xbox online. Three days ago, it came to my house, and my parents thought they could save money by putting wrapping paper on it, and giving it to me for my birthday. That's all they got me. FML
Today, for my 18th birthday my mum gave me a black lace thong. I'm a guy. FML
Today, was my graduation party. My birthday was about a week ago so my parents combined the presents. I thought it would be something big so I hinted for a new TV. I got a snuggie. FML
Today, it was my 18th birthday. I got one thing: a fancy electric toothbrush from my little sister. I would say I'm happy to have something rather than nothing, except, for as long as the toothbrush works, there will be a Hannah Montana concert going on in my mouth. FML
Today, I was woken up by my family surrounding me with breakfast in bed and "Sweet 16" balloons. My birthday is in 3 months, and I'll be 17. FML
Today, I received the 'special' present my mother had sent me for my 21st birthday. I opened the box and saw that my mother had picked out, accessorized and shipped to me, in college, a doll. FML
Today, I turned 18. My parents remembered that I loved German chocolate cake, so I awoke to a hot, fudge-filled chocolate cake with a slice cut out just for me. I've been lactose-intolerant for 8 years. As I cried, my mom handed me tissues, while eating the "Happy" part of my cake. FML
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synix 0
Okay, come on. I bet some of her friends got cars and computers and iPods for their birthdays. I understand she shouldn't feel 'entitled' to anything, but can no one understand the disappointment? She isn't homeless or living in poverty so her parents can probably afford to spend well.... over three dollars on a gift for her eighteenth birthday. Yeah, it's not the end of the world, but you know what? Half you are posting these messages criticizing the OP from your goddamn iPhones that mommy and daddy bought you. I don't care if you're 'happy getting nothing' (I don't believe it for the majority of you, though) for your birthdays, everyone has a right to be a little irked when zero thought and effort goes into a gift for their coming of age birthday. My family isn't rich but if we're struggling with funds we still put in some effort for gifts. I work a little extra in order to spend some money on gifts for my family, why shouldn't parents do the same for their kids? And don't give me the recession bullshit, because if that had been the issue in the OP's case I'm sure she would have understood or they would have at least explained it to her. No gift would have been better than a thoughtless one. A note saying, 'honey, we're sorry we can't afford much this year, etc etc. ' would have probably changed things in the OP's mind. Stop being hypocrites.
mrspitiful 0
happy birthday!
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Comments (202)
peroxideprincess 0
whoops...#28 was supposed to be my response to #24...
crazylady654 0
send the m&m's to me!! :D weird though, cuz birthdays usually mean party until the next day!! well at least for my family ;D
Intellectualist 0
ungrateful, spellcheck? ALSO, like #11 your eloquence is beautiful. I love it when 'ladies' say the 'C' word in a derogatory way.
Kukironosuke 16
#11? i thought i was number 11, then my msg disapeered and #12 became #11, now my msgs are back and im #11, your talking about #12 right?
Intellectualist 0
yes I was :) FML is confusing me today :(
tearsofabrokenan 0
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Anteezy 7
I spent my 18th birthday drinking and passing out on the couch! without any gifts ofc
Attrox 0
That's what you get when you're homeless and poor. Deal with it.
Kukironosuke 16
what the hell? why are all my posts getting delted besides my "double post"
Kukironosuke 16
now they are back... this fml forums are screwy
youthink_fml 0
Another teen pissed off because they think they're "entitled" and don't get what they want. YAWN!
redbluegreen 41
And Harry Potter got a coat hanger and socks once. The good news is, now that you're 18, you can now legally do all the things you've been doing since you were twelve. And if you haven't, it's never to late. Reminds me, I wish FML would bring back the FML M&Ms.
soadgorillaz 0
oh yes FYL because you dont get a car or something! seriously get over it not everyone gets presents