Today, my elderly coworker was telling me about a long-lost friend, so I helped her use the Internet to look the friend up. We found her. Specifically, her obituary. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was speaking to an old friend and I asked her how her mother was. She replied, "She passed away, you came to her funeral last month." FML
Today, I actually resorted to checking the newspaper obituaries to see where the deceased were employed, just so I can find a job opening. FML
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 finally found out what happened to my ex-girlfriend from my high school days, since a few years ago she suddenly stopped using social media and never returned my texts or calls to see how she was doing. Turns out she died, and no one bothered to inform me. FML
Today, I work at a hospice center. At 3AM, a call just went out to a man's family to come because he was dying. I didn't realize that this man was my old friend's grandpa. When I saw her, I smiled really big and said, "Hey! Great to see you!" Her grandpa was ACTIVELY DYING. Stupid stupid stupid. FML
Today, I was at a party and saw an old friend from college. I went up to her asking how she was and how her family was. She went on to tell me that her husband left her a month ago and started crying. I told her that he was an ass anyway and that she didn't need him. Turns out he died. 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 ran into an old friend, and she asked me how I was doing. I replied, "Still alive!" like I always do. I forgot both of her parents recently passed away. FML
Today, I Googled my father, who I haven't seen in 3 years. The first website link was his obituary. When I confronted my mom about it, she said, "Oh, didn't I tell you?" and walked off. FML
Today, I asked my coworker how she met the old guy from Squid Games. It turned out to be a picture of her with her grandmother. FML
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cacheson 42
That's very sad for your friend. It really sucks how often that is the case for people as they get older. It's not highly surprising, but of course that doesn't make it any easier or less sad.
yerawizardlizzy 27
Oh dear. You know, this is something that isn't often talked about regarding getting old, seeing your friends pass on as you age, especially when you get to be her age. I guess it's something I've come to better accept with having older parents and several classmates that have already passed even though I'm still quite young. Several of my newspaper subscribers tell me the main reason they still subscribe and request holds while they are out of town is for the obituaries. Don't feel bad about it, OP. Of course, feel your sympathy for her, but don't think your desire to help just brought her upset. If she's elderly there's a strong likelihood she already expected that her friend had passed.
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Comments (25)
ifuckuprandomly 28
I hope it was a fun one and not a mopey one like you get usually.
maxthebigseal 21
What exactly can make an obituary "a fun one"?
ifuckuprandomly 28
One out of the norm, like "Before she died, she told me that she did everything she wanted; including the waiter at our wedding and my brother at our 30th wedding anniversary which is why I slipped poison into her evening tea."
SpyroMello 29
#1 those are more like gags not actual obituaries. Obituaries are meant to mourn and respect those who have past. Nothing about death is funny.
may14th 26
I think you mean something more along the lines of a eulogy.
Tejanoswhy 19
Well then.....
firemuncher 19
two words and you get dislike spammed lol
cacheson 42
That's very sad for your friend. It really sucks how often that is the case for people as they get older. It's not highly surprising, but of course that doesn't make it any easier or less sad.
WCARlover 35
No more internet for grandma :(
yerawizardlizzy 27
Oh dear. You know, this is something that isn't often talked about regarding getting old, seeing your friends pass on as you age, especially when you get to be her age. I guess it's something I've come to better accept with having older parents and several classmates that have already passed even though I'm still quite young. Several of my newspaper subscribers tell me the main reason they still subscribe and request holds while they are out of town is for the obituaries. Don't feel bad about it, OP. Of course, feel your sympathy for her, but don't think your desire to help just brought her upset. If she's elderly there's a strong likelihood she already expected that her friend had passed.
DanielleinDC 34
More like F your coworker's life. I'm sorry she found out that way that her friend was dead. But at least she knows now.
Jezterking 15
It's unfortunate but at least it helps bring closure and possibly allows them the opportunity to go say "goodbye"
pjsr 33
You were dead wrong to do that
Teyros 24
Well, wondering about the "long lost friend" can be put to rest. Sorry I had to.
haddiej 21
You really didn't
Teyros 24
You are right, but I REALLY wanted to.
Crazyjohnb 23
You dont pass up a joke opportunity like this
AngusEcrivain 18
Ouch..!