Today, I went to a garden party my friend had invited me to. I soon discovered they had seriously downplayed the formality of the event, as I noticed trays of fancy hors d'oeuvres and glasses of champagne lined up on the table. I showed up with Kool Aid and Ritz crackers. 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 attended a party, thinking it was hosted by my friend. I showed up, mingled, had some drinks, and even played a couple of games. After about an hour, my friend called me and asked where I was. I'd crashed the wrong party. Everyone there was nice about it, but now I can never show my face there again. FML
Today, I was invited to a fancy-shmancy charity event, and the host - my friend - told me to wear a long, ballroom, fancy gown. Turns out my friend was just being a dick and it was a pool party. I spent $200 on my hair and makeup alone. FML
Today, I learned that my friend really can't be trusted to set up a party by herself. The only food she provided was tap water, a single sleeve of saltines, and Kraft singles. The only entertainment was Checkers and the first season of Frasier on DVD. We all pooled $250 for her to do this! What the hell happened!? FML
Today, I held a house party. For fun, I made sure all the beer was alcohol-free, so I could see which of my friends would be weak-minded enough to end up acting drunk. Three did. I was one of them. FML
Today, I thought I was going to a friend’s birthday party. Turns out, it was a surprise party for someone else... and I was the surprise. Everyone shouted “Surprise!” and I realized I wasn’t invited. I awkwardly ate a cupcake and left. FML
Today, I went to what I thought was my friend’s house for a barbecue. I walked into the backyard and started chatting with people I didn't recognize. After about 20 minutes, I realized I was at the wrong house, eating a stranger's food. FML
Today, I found out that my "friends" only invite me to their parties when they need a designated driver. Apparently I'm "not fun" because I don't drink, which "ruins the party". FML
Today, it was my friend's 18th birthday. She had invited us out drinking. I've never had alcohol before and was very excited. I got a call explaining that she had invited one too many and asked me not to come. People bragging on Facebook about what a great time they were having didn't help either. FML
Today, I went to the grocery store to stock up on booze for the weekend. After the cashier commented on the size my purchase, I claimed to be hosting a dinner party tonight. I'm not. FML
Today, someone handed me a drink at a wedding, so I awkwardly took a sip and commented on the taste. It turns out they were just trying to “Cheers!” me. FML
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Top comments
TheRugMan 17
I bet those are some damn good ritz crackers though
roydashious 11
look on the bright side now if the snacks run out you guys have crackers and kool aid
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Comments (75)
ohSNAPyall 27
Still sounds like you were puttin on the Ritz!
MrConcise 35
Class: Where modesty makes you look arrogant.
Fut_Busted 2
Welcome to my world.
Eliiara 11
Were you the only one dressed casually? That would make me feel out of place.
VeganVampyre 27
That's what I was thinking... I'd be more worried about being in shorts and a t-shirt when everyone else is dressed up than I would about what snacks I brought. You can put the food down somewhere and forget it ever existed but there's nothing you can do to hide being dressed differently than everyone else.
alexanderavatar 24
ritz crackers are good they have no reason to say anything
heyitslogan 16
You just made the event 1000% better my friend
qdawg06 23
People should really start stating the formality of an event on invites these days...
VeganVampyre 27
It kinda sounds like they did... Just not very accurately. OP says they downplayed how formal it would be, which sounds like they did mention it. Maybe their idea of formal vs casual is just really different from OP's...
Cayers97 12
I dont know about you guys but i love kool aid and it was definitely the right choice to bring
rc89 9
where the hell do you buy kool aid in the UK tell meeeeee!!!!!!!!!!
rileykersey 8
Well at least you were nice enough to bring snacks!(: