Today, my parents have kept their bet going about not turning the heat on all season. I woke up this morning to it being the same temperature inside as it was outside. It's snowing out there. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, like always, my parents are such tightwads that they refused to turn the heating system on, despite the ball-freezing temperatures. I was so cold, I had to resort to warming my hands up over the toaster. FML
Today, I woke up to a quite frigid room, which wasn't out of the ordinary since my building's heat is broken. But I realized that the extra cold I was feeling was due to the snow piled up on my bed. It had snowed 20 inches last night. My mom had apparently opened my window. FML
Today, my mom wants to save money on both heating and electricity. Put into practice, this means that the temperature in my room is about the same as that in our fridge. FML
Today, my mom made me go shopping with her. It was freezing out, but she didn't wear a coat, boasting that she doesn't feel the chill like I do. By the time we drove home she was whining about freezing to death, and now I'm stuck in a house whose heating is set to "inferno". FML
Today, the lack of heating in my room has gotten to the point where I have to cuddle my clothes for the next day at night so they're not freezing when I wake up. FML
Today, my parents went on holiday, finally, and since I’m always freezing I took the opportunity to actually turn up the temperature on the boiler. Not 30 seconds later my dad called pissed and told me either I turn it back down or he’s coming home from Spain to kick my ass. FML
Today, I got a phone call to say my workplace was closed due to extreme weather conditions. Looking forward to my day off, I then realised the boiler was broken and my house has no heating despite there being a foot of snow outside. I'm spending the day in bed, wearing all my clothes. FML
Today, my heating broke. It's 22 degrees outside, and my father won't let us call someone to fix it because apparently the cold helps the soul grow. FML
Today, the whole upstairs was so cold that I had to wear mittens inside. When I asked my parents why it was so cold, they replied that to save money, they had decided not to heat the upstairs, since "nobody is ever up there, anyway." My bedroom is upstairs. FML
Today, I can't get my heat to turn off. It is currently 87 degrees Fahrenheit in my house, and my heat is running non-stop. It's about 20 degrees outside with over a foot of snow on the ground, so a repairman can't come out to fix it. My electricity bill will be about $1000. FML
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OhDearBetrayal 25
It's not only a bet; it's a test of pride. Also know as a fight to the death. You are a casualty of war. Congratulations.
misspulkadot24 17
The cost of the hospital bill when your entire family gets pneumonia will be a lot higher than the heat bill.
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K_kanaka 26
They'll turn it up after they get frostbite.
jojimugo 20
You could buy a portable heater
Enslaved 38
I live in Miami and have never seen snow. Some days I feel deprived, then I hear horror stories like these about how miserable snow can be and it's all good. I'll pass!
kemando 22
I have snow where I live in canada, but I've never had to worry about hurricanes or anything. I'll take sone cold and snow over my house blowing away. Lol
Gunnie 24
I think you should experience snow at least once! Snow can be quit...Magical :D
Tuffay 14
Never made a snow angel? I weep for you!
oj101 33
I have the same situation as you, except that on the flip side, my mom wakes up at 1am to turn off the A/C and fans to save a little energy. We all wake up sweaty, hot and uncomfortable. At least you can snug up and keep warm easily in the cold. ps: I miss the snow since I came to Australia.
oj101 33
*couldn't edit original comment in time* - contd: You never know what you have until you lose it. What I wouldn't give to see snow, snuggle up in front of the TV on the sofa with freinds and junk food, watch movies, eat chocolate, wearing winter clothes jeans/coats/sweaters etc and going out for a walk in the crisp winter air :)
babeababe 16
I'd turn it on and then let them blame each other. That sucks. FYL.
fischerxx 10
Do they realize their pipes can freeze and burst (not a cheap repair). The temperature in the house should be no lower than 55
morella_xx 29
Just what I came here to post. Whatever money they're saving on the heating bill (and then some) is just going to end up being used to pay the plumber.
Enslaved 38
I heard if you run the water slowly, it'll stop the pipes from busting. It's the heat the parents aren't turning on-- not water. (:
fischerxx 10
I completely forgot you could do that. I guess it's another option.
Lastking85 6
You should not call them parents , call them by first name until they turn on the heat
Epikouros 32
If it's snowing, you can build an igloo.
Shadow_Phantom 26
Dress in layers if you can't convince them to change their minds.
simonepedretti 7
Get a mini portable heater for your room