Today, my teacher announced that he'd be out for a week because he was going to Vegas. I happily said, "Woo hoo!" Then he finished his sentence by telling me it was because his dad had died. 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, I went back to school after missing the first 2 weeks of the new school year. I got grilled in my first lesson by my teacher for "gallivanting around on holiday in some sunny place" when I should've been at school learning. My dad had died from liver cancer. FML
Today, my English teacher asked me why I didn't have my project completed. Thinking quick on my feet, I told her it was because my grandmother had just passed away. Apparently they go to the same country club and have known each other for years. My teacher started crying and ran out of the room. FML
Today, I was talking to this really nice guy who likes me, and he tells me he's packing. I asked him where he was going, he said Puerto Rico. And I said "LUCKY!" He replied "it's for the funeral". I forgot his grandma had died. FML
Today, I told my students that I would be taking a few weeks off because a member of my family is very ill. They all cheered. FML
Today, I was bored out of my mind at work. I told my coworker he was lucky to be leaving early. I forgot the reason of his early departure was to go to his grandfather's funeral. FML
Today, my friend had to leave work early for a funeral. As he was on his way out, I wanted to say something. All I could think of was, "Have fun!" FML
Today, my professor's son died in a car accident and class has been cancelled until further notice. All my friends were delighted and cheered about it in front of me. I was dating my professor's son. FML
Today, I accused a student in my class of getting his dad to do his homework. It turns out that his dad died two years ago. FML
Today, the really hot guy that works in the same building as me came to work after being away for the past two days. I said, "Look who finally decided to come to work!" His response was, "I had a death in the family, thanks." FML
Today, while reading the newspaper, I noticed that an ad had been placed for my job. I asked my boss for a week off so that I could fly home for my father's funeral. No wonder she was so cool with it. FML
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Top comments
xlord 27
What are the odds of him having to go to Vegas because of his dad's death?
spatula232 25
Don't know if that was a gambling reference or not
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Comments (68)
ForeverJasmine 26
That's what I thought too that he was gonna go for fun at the beginning... So it's not your fault.
tranced_ 45
He should've said "for personal reasons".. no need to mention about Vegas.
keiNan_fml 35
that's why you should listen carefully and keep your moth shut.
photographer49 22
#19 It was an accident. Everyone cheers when teachers are going to be absent and OP had no way of knowing. The whole situation would have probably taken a lot of people off guard.
Xeebar 28
You're telling op to keep their little winged insect shut because they cheered at the news of no teacher? That's a very impractical and rather asinine request on your behalf. I feel bad for the circumstances but I guess op now knows to wait until the end of the news to cheer or not. Perhaps?
Flaming_Pandas 15
You know what, #19, you're totally right. OP should have been listening more closely to the teacher's brain waves for any information regarding his father's death. Clearly a YDI.
BobbieH 19
#37, OP should have let the teacher finish their sentence. They admit to interrupting them, so they do deserve it.
j_cat187 20
....whoo hoo!
Nina825 21
He shouldn't have mentioned Vegas ... It's not your fault OP
IWishIWasObama 12
uh, yes it is considering op opened their mouth
pdp_fml 21
You should have waited to hear all of his story before making comments. YDI
berkeleyjake 13
that's his fault. sucks to be you of course, but it's the same thing as if he said "I am going to go to Disneyland ............. because someone killed my son dressed as Mickey mouse
sturschaedel 27
Well, if there's any lesson in this, then that you should let people finish their sentences and stop interrupting. The teacher could've worded things better and started with the bereavement part, but then, who is able to worry about this when they just lost a parent? Ultimately it sucks for both of you because understandably you feel bad for cheering now.
Mr_Saikaly 35
This happens, but you should wait until someone finishes his statement before reacting
completerubbish 17
YDI. What kind of teacher would leave in the middle of the term to have fun in Las Vegas? There had to be other reasons...
sturschaedel 27
I could think of (more) fun reasons to take a couple of personal days to go to Vegas during school time. For example the wedding of a close family member (sibling or child), some congress of sorts where they are a speaker (quite some teachers do research on the side, either in the field of their subject or in pedagogy or didactics). They could go on an excursion with another class. I'm sure if I gave this some more time to think I could come up with more.
BobbieH 19
If a teacher announces it in this way, it's likely because of a negative or at least a sudden set of circumstances. It's unlikely they would just decide in the middle of the week that they are taking the rest of the week off to go on vacation. It would be frowned upon by the administration as well. It's an irresponsible thing to do. It makes a perfect case to mind your manners and allow someone to finish their sentence before you interject.