Today, my parents gave me a shirt from Banana Republic for my birthday. It looked like one I had bought for myself a couple of days earlier but I thanked them and went to hang it in my closet. An empty hanger hung where I placed the shirt I had purchased. They gave me my shirt for my birthday. 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, for my birthday, my husband gave me a dress he stole from my wardrobe. It was the one I'd bought myself on my last birthday because he forgot to buy me anything, and gave me cash in a brown envelope. Not a birthday card, a brown envelope. FML
Today, my parents gave me my birthday present. Two weeks ago, I'd ordered an Xbox online. Three days ago, it came to my house, and my parents thought they could save money by putting wrapping paper on it, and giving it to me for my birthday. That's all they got me. FML
Today, I bought a new shirt I thought looked cool. At work, three people complimented me, then each one added a variation of, “My dad has the same one!” By lunch, my confidence had left the building entirely. A coworker even asked if I’d gotten it from the “retro section.” FML
Today, was my mom's birthday. I recently got my first job, thanks to her, and could finally afford to buy her something nice. I spent my first paycheck ever on buying her a very nice bracelet. She said it was nice, then asked if I would mind if she exchanged it for one she actually liked. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My girlfriend gave me the present she'd bought for me. I said, joking, "I hope it's not a tie!" It was a tie. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My mom got me a gym membership and a bunch of clothes that are a few sizes too small. FML
Today, I got a birthday package from my parents. It was all the stuff I'd forgotten there when visiting a month ago, along with some other things I'd left behind when I moved out. FML
Today, I returned a shirt for my mom. When the cashier asked why, I just said my mom didn't like the way it looked. After an awkward pause, I noticed the cashier was wearing the same shirt. She was not amused. FML
Today, I found out where a few of my favorite outfits went. My mother had taken them out of my closet, wrapped them, and given them to my cousin as a gift. FML
Today, I came home a day after my birthday, and was greeted by my mother who told me, "Oh, I have birthday present for you." She explained that she and my father went on a hike, and handed me my present. I got a fucking stick for my birthday. FML
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Stupoopy 0
For their next birthday, steal their car keys and give it to them. Make sure you drive it all night so it has an empty tank of gasoline. Another thing you can do is buy them a new TV to replace the old one they lost. They'll say, what TV? And they'll see that you have staked claim to the old TV. Make sure the new TV you buy sucks.
TT01Fanatic 0
Your lucky. My parents bought me a big mac for my 16th birthday
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crissycat07 0
awe that sucks :[ i totally agree wid number 3! lols a BIGMAC! or maybe actually buy them a nice gift so they feel bad :P
ChartreusePony 0
In their defense, perhaps they are going through some financial hardships currently. I don't think them taking a shirt you already own straight out of your closet was the wisest, most inconspicuous action but perhaps they didn't think you would notice and wanted you to believe that nothing was amiss. I don't want to worry you but there are so many people and families now who are being affected quite badly by the down turn in the economy and perhaps they are one of them. Maybe you could maturely and respectfully ask them about the choice of gift?
hotpinkcowgirl 0
The recession is real.
ifeedhobos 0
Eh, maybe you weren't worth the extra $$$.
lalap_fml 0
Well my birthday and X-mas are in the same week so my parents always give me 1 present for both... the last present they gave me was a puzzle... =/
Amkii 0
:( Your parents seem really inconsiderate. I'm sorry to hear this.
Capybara 0
I agree with #19.
alwaysalady 0
When I turned 18 my parents gave me a set of luggage. At least they still want you and the contents of closet around.
Spinach 0
That's just really bizarre behavior. When you bought the shirt, did you use their money? Because if that's the case, they might be trying to tell you something.
Link_Asriel 0
at least someone said this before i could. also, how old are you that you care about what you get on your birthday more than they actually remembered it? i haven't got a present for my birthday or Christmas since i was 16. and I'm fine with it as long as they at the very least give me a call on my b-day.
CaptainLoneStarr 0
#10 at least your gift was original now if they gave you the big mac you just bought that would be bad.