Today, it's the last night before a concert. Today is also the day my brother pawned my clarinet for drug money. 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, my little brother got a violin. FML
Today, the drummer from my band stole the $200 deposit for our rental practice space and used it for a trip down to Maryland with his girlfriend. A few hours ago, my brother and I found him passed out in his cousin's house, very hungover. His first words to us were, "Can I borrow 20 bucks?" FML
Today, I came home and was greeted by my dad telling me that he pawned my guitar for gas money. FML
Today, I was supposed to perform my first concert in front of a crowded audience. As we were about to go on stage, my band decided to roll a joint outside. The cops just happened to pass by, and now I'm on my own. FML
Today, I was short on money for bills, so I pulled out my alto saxophone, knowing that no matter how much I loved it, I'd be able pay my rent with the money. As I pulled it out of its case, the neck strap broke and I dropped it, breaking the bell beyond repair. Now I'm poor AND depressed. FML
Today, I remembered that the concert I bought tickets for over a month in advance was yesterday. FML
Today, it was the concert of my life. I had bought tickets the minute they went on sale, and I'd anxiously waited until the concert date. Thirty minutes before the show, my friend got so drunk that we weren't allowed in, and I was stuck babysitting her all night in the hotel, completely missing the show. FML
Today, my brother finally paid me the $60 he owed me. I later found out that he'd stolen those $60 from my wallet. FML
Today, my younger brother brought home his new bagpipes. My older brother plays the drums. I'm currently preparing to sit the most important exams of my schooling life. FML
Today, my little brother watched an old video of The Who, who are know for smashing up their guitars and such. He decided it would be cool to try it with mine. That guitar was worth over $3000. FML
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val_is_lame97 12
Your brother is a selfish bastard
DomiLove 26
Drugs are bad... Mmkay?
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val_is_lame97 12
Your brother is a selfish bastard
arodven 18
Bitches man.
Peter_Ohnigian 14
He probably can't help it depending on what drugs he's on
TheOnlyMizLiv 22
If it was my family they'd be getting help, one way or another.
Kielnmsoftly 26
#65 I don't care what the **** he's on. It's his fault for taking those drugs the first time and needs to give OP his clarinet back somehow. If he really wants to change, he can admit he has a problem and get help since there's many programs for that.
blazingshot147 19
Personally, knowing how band is, I would've flipped to the point where they would need drugs to get rid of the pain they're in. Clarinets ain't cheap.
DomiLove 26
Drugs are bad... Mmkay?
pinkstardust 9
Pewdiepie right?
may14th 26
I feel like this is something my brother may have done in high school
ThePols 11
I don't understand how the people who use this site vote on things. How is this comment -12? You people down vote everything.
micassures_fml 19
there is nothing vital about votes so relax and take it easy.... No need to get upset :)
shay_serendipity 29
Well, people here usually up vote a comment if it: -Has humor and clever wordplay -Gives good advice -Is relatable Just to name a few. Then again, FML doesn't really have any logic. It's either we like your comment or we don't, I guess.
shay_serendipity 29
I couldn't edit my last comment to add this additional thought but here's another thing: And people usually down vote if: -It's irrelevant and/or pointless -Has terrible grammar -Or a failed attempt at humor. But like I said, there probably isn't any logic behind why people up or down vote things.
thatguynamedsky 32
pawn something of his to buy a new one
DomiLove 26
Do you think he'd have anything of his if he moved onto his sisters stuff?
cookiemonster116 15
You don't know. He might have a lot of good stuff that he didn't want to sell
IamHercules 24
Maybe. Or maybe all his "good stuff" is worth diddly squat. Probably why he pawned the clarinet off.
maharb01 17
So what is the street value of clarinets these days? sorry op, that sucks
ComoEsJuan 24
Probably a shit ton more than a recorder.
Ozomulsion 11
They vary from brand-to-brand and quality-to-quality. Plastic student models in perfect or new condition can range from about $200-$600. Used plastic ones in poor condition usually go for $125 and far lower. Used wood clarinets without any serious damage usually go from the low $100's-$1000+ depending on the brand. Brand new wood clarinets of more expensive brands, such as Buffet, Selmer, and Leblanc can range from around $2000 upwards to $8000+. Perfect working metal clarinets, especially ones made of sterling, can be valued at over $1000. Trashed metal clarinets generally are worth no more than $50.
zeemonster424 15
I've never seen a good, metal clarinet. Bravo! You know your stuff! I doubt he got a good price for it though... Desperate for drug money, he probably took the first offer from the shop.
SheSenpai 6
Clarinets are pretty expensive. Mine cost almost 3,000$
JazNim17 18
After my house burned, my band director bought me a brand new Leblanc clarinet. It was $2,500, and he paid for it himself. I cried when I found out, because he bought it to replace my cheap plastic one.
TheOnlyMizLiv 22
#52 - I teared up when I read your story. Some people are just amazing.
Brandi_Faith 34
Unfortunately he probably got a horrible deal on it because he was desperate to sell it and probably took the first offer, plus the guy buying it would see his desperation and probably lowball him knowing he would take any offer he could just to get the money for drugs. Sad really.
jojomalone55 16
Im so sorry /:
Mauskau 36
That's when I'd get so mad I'd drag him down to rehab after punching him a few times. When your problem gets so bad that you start stealing other people's stuff, you really need help.
LittleBells 17
I'd probably do the same. But know my temper issues I'd probably go so far as tracking the drug kingpin and call the cops on him
TheGolfGTI 24
I'm going to be honest, that blows.
drbobbz 16
This one need a follow up on what you ended up doing. I'm going to be voting for the pro air clarinet performance, complete with a solo.
IamHercules 24
Ask the band director for a loaner. I'm sure that they have one. But that sucks OP, you should get a lock on your room door if your brother is going to pawn your stuff off.