Today, while doing our Christmas shopping, my sister showed me a product that she really hated. The same one I bought her for Christmas. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my sister finished a project about something she hates. Me. FML
Today, the package I've waited for months for finally arrived. It turned out it wasn't for me, but for my sister, who bought the same thing only 2 weeks ago. When I called, the company told me they received my payment, but that there were no more of the item in stock. FML
Today, because it was our first Christmas as a couple, I was careful to get my girlfriend what I considered to be a very thoughtful gift. She opened it, took one look at it, made a face like I'd just kicked a puppy, and told me that in future it would be better if I just gave her money so she could buy her own presents. FML
Today, my mom and I went to Best Buy for some Christmas shopping. She picked up some presents for me and told me not to look at what she was buying. When we got to the register, she didn't have enough money, and I ended up having to buy my own presents. FML
Today, I received the Christmas gift I bought for my sister in the mail. I also received a nearly $200 bill for shipping fees, taxes, etc. for a $50 blanket from Canada. FML
Today, my sister gave me a early Christmas present. It's lice. FML
Today, my extended family came over for Christmas. I forgot to get a present for my extremely sensitive aunt. I took a gift from my re-gift pile and wrapped it quickly. Little did I remember that it was the same gift she gave me last year. She noticed. FML
Today, I went shopping with a friend. She went to try some clothes on and came out to ask for my opinion. "Hell no! That shirt is awful!" She wanted to show me the pants. The shirt was hers. FML
Today, I thought my mom and I could put aside our differences and open our Christmas presents. When she opened mine, she turned to my dad and said she didn't want the present, so I could give it to someone else. 'Tis the season. FML
Today, I bought my girlfriend a very expensive necklace. I gave it to her thinking she'd be extremely happy. Instead she was mad at me because my gift for our anniversary was better than hers. FML
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Olivxr 5
Hope you kept the receipt!
luna2152 3
12 - So you walk straight into it?
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Olivxr 5
Hope you kept the receipt!
SlenderMann 10
Tell her on Christmas Day that it is about giving and not receiving. Give it to her whether she likes it or not. Tell her that not everybody can have nice things and would love to have whatever the product was.
TheZee 12
20 - Wow, so much for Christmas spirit o.O. She could just return it and get something her sister might like better. Why deal with it the harsh way?
SlenderMann 10
Because some people don't know the true meaning of Christmas.
barefootchic 6
Well the true meaning of Christmas definitely isn't to be self-righteous and make other people miserable.
SlenderMann 10
You completely misunderstood what I said. I didn't say I was self righteous. Just some people need to learn that we can't all have nice things. Does a teenager want clothes for Christmas? No, he/she probably wants a car. But they should be thankful they have clothes because some people don't.
candiicane 12
Just because she doesn't want one $20 item doesn't mean she wouldn't like anything that inexpensive, it just means she dislikes that item. I was ecstatic over a $7 toy from Wal-Mart and I'm 21.
mduffy08 8
30 - Yes we get the concept of receiving an gift is a great thing - but why give something you know someone will hate?
SlenderMann 10
I'll just stop talking. I'm trying as best I can to redeem myself but I can't. Sorry if I offended some of you guys, I truly am. I don't try to be a bad person. I try to be a nice person. Sorry all.
dead247 13
#22 I'm pretty sure bob is a guys name.
Pleonasm 36
Maybe it's just me, but I like to run some ideas by my friends and family before buying for them, that way I know that what I'll get them is something they might enjy, all the while leaving some surprise as to what it might be.
rocker_chick105 31
Exactly. Even if you want it to remain a secret, try to subtly hint it to them. That way you can get their opinion and get a great gift.
asb818 14
Maybe it's just me, but I like to actually know my friends and family well enough that I know they will enjoy what I have selected for them without having to get hints or run it by them.
Pleonasm 36
That's probably what OP thought. At least this way there're no let downs, no stupid presumptions, fake smiles and then the behind the back "did you see this shit they got me?" talk.
Bibliovore 26
#13 -- Sometimes there are misses even with the best of intentions and with people you know really well. And sometimes talking through wants/needs with people (or getting someone else to do so unobtrusively) gives you new insights or a better gift idea, even for someone for whom you might think you already know the perfect present.
airforce987 20
Or maybe OP thought he knew his sister well enough not to have to do that. Either way, I say keep it. Give it as a joke and then give a real gift :)
perdix 31
Someone peeked! I'm guessing it's One Direction merchandise. Girls go crazy for them immediately, but seem to get sick of them quickly.
Pleonasm 36
I bet it was the xbox 360, because you take one look at it, turn 360 degrees and walk away.
luna2152 3
12 - So you walk straight into it?
Pleonasm 36
Trololololol
Pleonasm 36
trololololol
Pleonasm 36
trolololololol
Pleonasm 36
trolololololol
perdix 31
#12, you do realize that 360 degrees is one full circle? Are you saying people walk up to it, rotate once, then walk right through it?
RvidxrKlvn 8
Pleonasm was trying to say that you bulldoze right through it
mfischer 17
It's ok pleonasm, I got it.
NickyK 25
The whole "Xbox 360" thing was a reference to a Yahoo Answers post once.
killerkiss92 8
One direction? Am I missing something?
RetardedChipmunk 7
Obvious troll is not obvious?
jetsown08 21
16- well, I mean I guess it works if you play Xbox with your back to the TV...
ALlamaOnFire 20
Pleonasm meant you turn 360 degrees, walk through it and turn it into an 'ex-box'. Ha...
Pleonasm 36
Thank you guys all so much *eyes tear up*
gunner613 4
I too look at my Xbox 360, turn 360 degrees, and walk into my Xbox 360.
Church_Vii 4
Never too late to give her a simple card and money.
I_iz_B_a_troll 24
What was the product?
howdeedoo 22
Does it really matter?
OldMemoriesFade 8
Maybe they are curious?
I_iz_B_a_troll 24
I didn't know curiosity was a crime. I'm sure there's plenty of guys buying stupid gifts who could use a heads up on what girls might not like, don't you think? Just hoping the ten pack of ShamWows I bought hits well with the ladies...
OldMemoriesFade 8
Lol, some people on here are just rude. Being curious isn't a crime. I know when I read this FML, I was curious as to what was bought. o:
CatchMe25 16
It was the schticky!! OP got suckered in by the very loud and upbeat upselling for a piece of sticky rolling rubber lol
woosah 16
... Might have been the shake weight...
TipOfTheHat 10
I hope you kept the receipt! Time to return the gift for something she would like!
chrissy2 28
Better to know they hate it before you give it to them and not after... That happens to me every year with my dad. I'm starting to think he just hates everything.
vbmg152 19
Your Dad tells you that he hates your gifts?? What's his problem? I still have every necklace my kids made or bought me in their school Christmas store, from costing .01 to $1.00. My kids are 34 to 18 yrs old so, prices changed a lot! I also still have (on display) everything they made me as gifts! I love everything my kids give me!
crazycatloverr 7
Your dad shouldnt be rude, even if he hates your gift he should at least be happy u made an effort to get him something!
chrissy2 28
He's kind of a hardass, doesn't have much feelings lol. Like he'll pretend to like it, and then stare at it for half an hour trying to find SOMETHING wrong with it so he can return it without seeming "rude". Like last year I bought him and he gave it to my boyfriend right in front of me.
chrissy2 28
*bought him a jacket
sushichick 17
Ouch. Yes, hopefully you can just return it and get something else you'd think she'll like. Best of luck, OP!
Sandsh8rk 36
Luckily you still have time to return it!
PenguinBitch 44
If you can't return the gift then give it to someone else. I usually give people gift cards so they can buy themselves something they like, instead of assuming what we think they like.