Today, was my birthday. I asked for a camera - nothing fancy, just a basic digital camera. My mother bought my brother a fancy digital camera, with all the accessories, for over £200. She then gave me his old, analogue camera, that I can't get film for anymore. He hates taking photos. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, it's my 17th birthday. I asked for a newer car because my car right now sucks. I got a book on photography. I don't own a camera. FML
Today, it was my birthday. My boyfriend had promised that the day would belong to me. But no, I had to drive 80km forth and back to pick him up from work, then he took pictures with his new camera lens, then he decided what to eat, demanded a massage, and then he just fell asleep. Happy birthday to me. FML
Today, my mother's blatant favouritism of my little brother hit an all time high when she got him his dream car for his 18th birthday, to the tune of £7000. Do you know what she got me for my 18th last year? £10 in a card and a bottle of cheap wine that she ended up drinking herself. FML
Today, my stepmother proved once again that she likes to play favourites. She has no job, so anything she gifts comes from my dad’s account. On my last birthday, I got £5 on a cheap card. Today, my step-brother's birthday, he got £400 and an iPad. He’s 4 years old. FML
Today, it's my birthday. I don't mind crappy gifts, but I have to wonder why the hell my boyfriend bought me a home enema kit. FML
Today, it was my birthday. I asked my mom that instead of a present if she would make a donation to my favourite charity. She said that this wasn't a "proper" present for a 15-year-old girl. Instead she got me a kettle because "ours had broke and you make the most tea in the family." FML
Today, it was my birthday. I finally got the PS3 I've been asking for, for a long time. When I opened the box, I didn't find a PS3, but a bunch of clothes that my mom put in my brother's PS3 box. FML
Today, it was my brother's birthday. I was short on money but got him a present anyway. After opening it, he looked at it and said, "I didn't really want this." FML
Today, I had a look at the pictures my mom took during my birthday a couple of weeks ago. Every single one is of my sister. Her lighting the candles, her watching me open presents, and her eating cake. The only pictures of me are in the background. FML
Today, my dad gave me his old camera. I got home and eagerly turned it on to start using it. I was greeted by a photo of my father drunk, smiling, naked, and covered in peanut butter. FML
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iKaite 0
What a bitch. Thats ******* mean.
Glam_fml 0
Well, I guess that's what you get for not being the favorite. Kinda makes me happy to be an only child.
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24788 7
That bites
DrunkenValor 0
Put your mother in a home, and then take pictures of her suffering with the analog camera.
chickie246 0
Don't be a douche! She probably likes him more for a reason! Don't say put her in a home. **** You! This is why your mother doesnt like you!
carodancer77 0
you never said who "he" was smart one
sporksrock 0
Guys, remember that the camera was a hand-me-down of his/her brother's, which is a huge slap in the face because the parents didn't buy him/her ANYTHING for his/her birthday.
graveworm 0
film is way better than digital if you want to learn how to do good photography then stop bitching.
jdog69 0
usualy I'd say YDI for being an ungratefull bitch and Infact I'm still saying it now. even if this IS real and I doubt it is there was obviously a reason for it that you're not mentioning because you want some sympathy
uberbubble 0
ain't nothing fancy with accessories that's anywhere near $200. mine was $1400. get it yourself and stop complaining about your parents.
glostik 0
That is the day you learned your brother is the favorite.
RubixMonkey 0
1) Its not her brother's birthday so her mom did this to spite her. 2) What good is a camera where you cannot find the film for it? That is telling someone you not only hate them, but they are not important enough to even get a shitty working camera. 3) OP is not being pathetic for wanting a camera. If she had gotten a crappy digital camera because her parents were poor or didn't think she needed one unless she was serious that is one thing. But to have your other sibling get the exact thing you wanted is just spiteful. Obviously the parents had the money and wanted to give one child something. I am sorry OP
flyingpoo 0
@78, 80 You virgin internet dweller don't understand the concept that I've just mentioned huh? Go out more and you'll see the world. When I was a teen I don't remember how many times a bud tell me "a come check this shit out, my gurl took some nude pix" etc. I am only 23 btw. I applaud the mother (hopefully) for being careful with her daughter. Crap reply to the word one, my apology
RubixMonkey 0
@87- Don't turn this into a morality issue where the OP is wrong. If that were the fact then her parent needs to be fair on both sides. OP's brother probably has a girlfriend and can use that camera to take pictures of her. If you don't want you daughter taking nude pics then talk to them and explain why you won't get them that. Then get them something else they would enjoy, like a photography book or class where there are teachers helping them. Or maybe a gift card to a clothing store. But do not turn this into the OP's fault. It was not her brother's birthday and the one thing she asked for was not only bought for her brother but then she is given something that doesn't even work. How is that making the mother look morally good? How is that an issue of protecting the child? Ass.