Today, is my 21st birthday. I get home after my night out and walk into the garage to see a 2002 Red Corvette convertible. I run up to the car thinking its a gift and there's a note: "Dani this is not your birthday present. Quit drooling on my car. -Dad" Thanks Dad. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, it's my 21st birthday. I got a call from my deadbeat dad, who I thought had finally mellowed and had something nice to say. Nope; he just told me I'm 21 years a disappointment, then hung up. FML
Today, I walk out of my apartment to find that my car is decorated with explicit drawings and "Happy 21st birthday" stuff written all over it. To top it off, my vehicle is completely wrapped in plastic wrap. I'm 22 and my birthday is in December. FML
Today, it was my 16th birthday. My surprise was a new car, that is now in the side of the garage because my mom lost control while driving it around front. FML
Today, was my 16th birthday and I was supposed to be surprised with a new car. I have overheard my parents talking about bringing it home tonight while I was at a friend's house. We snuck back to my house to see them bring my car home. All I saw was my Dad crash my new car into a street lamp. FML
Today, I was having my birthday party. My dad showed up late, blind drunk, and drove his car straight through my garage door. FML
Today, my Dad sent me an e-mail wishing me a "Happy 21st Birthday, sweetheart!" The message went on and on about how much he loves and misses me and wishes we were closer, and can't believe how fast I'm growing up. I'm 23 and my birthday is in December. FML
Today, it's my 21st birthday and my dad has decided to take away my ID in fear that if I have even one drink to celebrate I'll become a raging alcoholic. FML
Today, my Dad gave me my birthday card. The envelope was blank, as was the card, and the £0.25 price tag was still on. He was fully aware of all these things, but handed it to me and said, "By the way, I didn't write anything." Happy birthday to me. FML
Today, it's my birthday and my mom took me and some friends to an amusement park. Looking for a tampon, I found a phone in my mom's purse that I didn't recognize. Turns out my mom is cheating on my dad. Happy birthday to me, I guess. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My dad was supposed to take me to get a tattoo, but instead he went to the bar, got drunk, and told me how I was the biggest mistake he and my mom have ever made. FML
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Top comments
Serial 2
psh, take it for a spin anyway
kellster 2
Why would they give you such an expensive car??? Buy your own car, you're an adult!
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Comments (208)
leothelion 0
my parents bought me a car. i guess they don't love you.
BigLord 0
Man (or woman), please tell me you at least laughed a bit when you saw that note. It was perfect. xD
kebelet 0
yep, we need a "so, what?" comment. This is not an FML, so I can't agree your life is f**ked, or if you deserved it.
aguar88 0
The FML is that there was a shiny new car in the driveway on the person's birthday and that little pang of excitement got crushed...the FML was not "Today was my birthday and I did not get a corvette" so jeez cut the guy or girl some slack, being optimistic/hopeful doesn't make you spoiled. Also, as previously noted, living at home at 21 does not automatically mean you're a loser. Most college students, especially those who go away and live in dorms, still live at home during breaks. So, yes, maybe it is a little silly to assume that you would get a Corvette for your 21st birthday, but who wouldn't have that moment of excitement if they came home on their birthday and saw a new car in the driveway?
angieo23 0
Haha...that's pretty clever of your dad, but really mean at the same time! I mean come on people..what would you think if you walked into your garage on your BIRTHDAY and saw a new car...most normal people would assume it was a bday present! She's not saying she thought she deserved to get one. That's the whole point of the FML...her dad obviously deliberately did that just to get her hopes up and then prank her.
PsychoX 0
Gah. comment deleted itself. freakin HTML tags. Love your dad. 48 is not entitled to an opinion because he can't spell. Brand does not determine performance specs.
mata_fml 0
@ #38, r u retarded? Corvettes will always be better than pos bmw's audi's and mercedez. You should stop talking if you dont know anything about cars.
RockstaR91 0
My rents bought me a 2002 mustang for my 18. Haha that sucks for you though. Now your dad is going to be one of those creepy fat bald guys that buy a corvette during their midlife crisis. No offense to the OP her dad deserves it for playing a trick like that
JSmith08 0
lol thats kinda funny
Truthbringer 0
so your angry that your parents who fed, and clothed you for 18 years didn't buy you a corvette for your birthday?