parasheeeet
This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff
Birmingham, United States
What did you expect?
Today, after months of trying to train my cockatiel to perch on my finger, he finally trusted me enough to fly from his cage and land on my hand. I panicked and accidentally backhanded him across the room. FML
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jsan727 17
I'm not an expert, but I don't think that's how you play angry birds...
Emma1562 35
Awe your poor bird. I hope that doesn't ruin his trust.
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Emma1562 35
Awe your poor bird. I hope that doesn't ruin his trust.
Ms_ValS 27
OP if you're so skittish why would you get a bird, open its cage and have it come to you? And birds have hollow bones. I pity the cockatiel got someone so foolish like you. Stick to a tortoise or something so sudden movements won't startle you. Otherwise, I hope your next venture is to train something that could backhand you right back.
helptheorphans 17
Hey OP! I commented on #1's post so you hopefully see this... I used to have budgies and they were friendly to begin with. However, to get them to trust me I would pick them up and put them on my hands. this helped me build trust with them and hopefully will help you (the trick is, don't hesitate! ) good luck!
DArthurVaderian 18
That would certainly ruin my ******* trust
obeykaitlyn 25
I think the bird's health is more important here
ChrisPavs 17
Birdslapped! I'll leave now.
mariri9206 32
I feel horrible for laughing at this.
0to100rq 6
Falcon punch
Talonshere 14
Cockatiel Punch!
cloudyface 23
WTF did you panic when you were trying to teach him this trick?
Replyka 17
Maybe in this case OP wasn't expecting it and just reacted to something unknown touching their hand.
jsan727 17
I'm not an expert, but I don't think that's how you play angry birds...
Chloe555_fml 27
Might be how it's created
mds9986 24
I have a phD in angry birds and I can confirm this isn't how you play it.
bstarqueen 16
I snorted so hard at this my throat hurts now.
GAeroNKissR 26
It's the LIVE version Bubbles, trust me. Atodaso...I f'n atodaso.
Tyrez 32
Really wishing right now that when I uncheck the "Show me the 'best' comments" box it would work that way I wouldn't see all these shitty jokes, puns, or people pointing out the obvious.
Magnic 6
Oh God... Greatest pun i've seen here yet.
Zelphoric 25
I suspect OP is guilty of fowl play!
katelng09 16
I know this is bad but I'm laughing so hard
BadApple88 29
Me too! I love animals but the visual in my head is hilarious lol
JustinJK 21
My mouth dropped in horror:/
Mandybruin 15
Good, then I'm not the only one. Hahahahaha!!!!
nickie_94 18
Maybe you weren't meant to handle birds after all. Poor little guy tried so hard
nesssy 16
Ouch. I hope you can fix the broken trust, but I guess it will take you longer than a few months this time.
LPac5295 27
Is the bird ok? Why would you panic if it's what you're training him to do?
NYGiants1925 22
You panicked because he did exactly what you asked? Seems logical.