Today, my mobile phone wouldn't turn on. I took it in to the phone store, but they won't fix or replace it because the account is in my dad's name, not mine. He's abroad for the next month, and the only way to get a hold of him is on a number I only stored on my phone. 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 cell phone broke. It wouldn't even turn on. I went online to access my account so that I could order a new phone. I couldn't remember my password. The phone company had an option of "forgot my password". Upon clicking I get a message saying "Your password will be sent to your phone". FML
Today, my dad let me use his phone. Five minutes later, he had my mom call it because he thought he'd lost it. FML
Today, my dad took my phone away. This would be fine if I was 14. I'm 22 and pay for all of my own bills. FML
Today, my dad tried to blame me for ringing an out of network number for two hours, which charged his bill by the minute. I rang the number, which turned out to belong to one of his business pals who lives abroad. He punished me anyway for having an attitude when I proved the call was his fault. FML
Today, my phone stopped charging. I panicked because I can't really afford to get it fixed, and it's too stressful a time at my last semester at university to not have a phone. I took it to the repair shop, and the man turned it off and on again. it works perfectly. I'm a total idiot. FML
Today, I found a cellphone. I went through the contacts and called the one listed as "Dad" to inform them I could leave it at a cash register of the store I found it in, or take it to the police station so they could pick it up. They then called the police, insisting I stole it. FML
Today, I was involved in an intense argument with my dad. Just as I yelled, "You haven't done one thing for me", my phone rang. The same phone that, as of today, my dad no longer pays the bill for. FML
Today, I think there might be something wrong with my family's cell phone carrier or cell phones. They use Verizon, I use T-Mobile. They use iPhones, I use a Google Pixel 8a. On at least two separate occasions, my dad hasn't been able to get my text messages. I can't afford to switch carriers or get a new phone. FML
Today, my dad took my phone away because I "had to be texting while driving in order to wreck my car." I was too ashamed to tell him that a huge bug flew into my face causing me to veer off the road and into a brick mailbox. FML
Today, my dad and I had a yelling match about me "lying", because I was unable to contact iTunes support without a phone number. To prove a point, he went online to find the phone number. It's been an hour and he's still searching for the number. I can't leave the table until he has found it. FML
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Top comments
mylife47 0
Get a Nokia nothing can break it
Shrike 24
"the only way to get a hold of him is on a number I only stored on my phone" Reading works great too.
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Comments (198)
KVKdragon 26
If you have an iPhone and you activated iCloud to sync your contacts, you can just log on via computer and get your dad's contact info. If not, you're out of luck. Sorry. Good luck anyways
Angelrose2004 17
Even with androids, contacts are backed up to gmail. Js
PrimeEvilTahir 24
Considering dontbuysamsung is OP's FML name, I highly doubt it's an iPhone.
mannykatany 9
Goo apple!
PrimeEvilTahir 24
Wow. Thanks to your FML I just emailed myself few very important numbers that I would be lost with if my phone broke down.
StonerkidDGK420 0
Your friendly neighborhood dealer?
RabidBunny 10
Do what I do. Memorize the phone numbers by making words with the letters associated with them. The best one comes from this girl I know. Her phone number spells "Asshole". :D
KeyboardWarrior 10
455-4013?
EnterSandman_fml 20
This is more entertaining than the actual FML, and actually a fantastic idea.
MidnaLink 35
nope. 277-4653
fuckmebutdontfml 16
if you have his security code with the company they can still help you... If you don't well I guess its internet and a landline (if yiu even have one) for the next month...but he'll probably call first
KatrinaKitten 16
Try e-mailing your dad!
coolstorybro6969 6
9 already stated that, and was corrected by 13 because it says they can only contact their dad through the number that was in their phone
KatrinaKitten 16
True..
ocie14 9
You're the only person to ever have his number in your phone?
OneLittleAdditio 9
I was just thinking that and was wondering why no one else mentioned it!
pandaprincess89 0
Call the customer service number and pretend to be yur dad and use the password. They wouldn't know. If yur phone does not have physcial damage and u have had it for under a year u still have warranty. If any other damage and u have insurance then set something up. If no insurance- simply buy new1
coolstorybro6969 6
Two things, first not everyone has the money for a new phone, and second, you can't be bothered to put a "o" in "yur"!
VasilisaUzhasnaj 29
You should always have a backup of all important contacts. I highly recommend using Skype in cases like this. You can easily reach someone's phone with just an Internet connection.
VasilisaUzhasnaj 29
Huh...wasn't aware that it was such a bad suggestion. Sure as **** worked for me when my father went overseas.
perdix 31
Maybe you can use this month to communicate with human beings face-to-face. Or develop mad hermit skillz.
llamafish 25
Guess you gotta go abroad and talk to him in person. Vacation time!