Geek, Family and Technology: Assumptions - FML

Assumptions

By navi - 11/03/2021 11:01

Today, my dad once again had to help me with my technological issues. Isn’t it usually the other way around? FML

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The arrogance of youth

By reese - 11/06/2020 05:03

Today, as always, I had to have my dad help me with my computer issues. Isn’t it supposed to be the other way around? FML

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Technologically challenged

By Anonymous - 31/07/2020 05:01

Today, my aged mother continued to complain about her computer issues to me. A relative, who is good at tech support, won't bother servicing her computer because whatever she does ends up bogging it down the next day, so I have to hear about it on the phone. FML

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That would be correct

By Anonymous - 23/07/2023 00:02

Today, my dad is infuriating by increasingly asking me to do things around the house, but because he doesn’t like how I do them he yells at me and then does it himself. It’s almost like he cares more about inventing excuses to yell at me than he does to actually get things done. FML

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Clueless

By Anonymous - 11/06/2024 13:00 - United Kingdom

Today, after my dad got frustrated at me last month for not having a job and completely taking over my job searching, claiming it’s not that hard and he’d show me how it’s done. Since then, not one company has called or emailed him back and he doesn’t know why. Welcome to job searching in 2024, Dad. FML

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Impatience

By Anonymous - 15/05/2020 02:00

Today, my dad asked me to help him buy a laptop by searching online. He explicitly said, "When you have time." I decided to shower as I had just woken up. While showering, I was startled by loud banging and my dad angrily asking why I wasn't looking for his laptop. FML

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By that guy - 24/05/2012 16:41 - United States

Today, I realized the only reason my phone ever rings is because someone needs help with their computer. FML

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Rollercoaster ride of emotions

By He's ok, nobody died, all is good - 20/05/2024 13:00 - United States

Today, I went to my dad's workplace because my sister was there and I wanted to see my newborn niece. I was overjoyed until my dad came up to me. It had apparently been pretty hectic for the past week, because he was on the verge of another stress-induced heart attack. Yes, another. We had to help him outside. FML

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Bigmouth Strikes Again

By Anonymous - 29/10/2019 04:03

Today, I was involved in an intense argument with my dad. Just as I yelled, "You haven't done one thing for me", my phone rang. The same phone that, as of today, my dad no longer pays the bill for. FML

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By IceWrath - 16/08/2015 08:14 - United Kingdom - York

Today, my elderly dad learned how to use Facebook. He now spends most of his time messaging me about his meals, his bowel movements and his foot fungus. He's now learning how to use Skype. FML

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What have you done now?

By Anonymous - 19/07/2023 03:00

Today, my dad was sat on my laptop in the living room trying to learn how to do some rewiring around the house when he, and I quote, ”clicked on the thing.” My laptop is now riddled with so many viruses it’s basically a house brick. FML

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RichardPencil 30

Thursday 11 March 2021 17:14

No, you ageist bastard! I'm surprised at how few young people know the basics of how tech works and rely on fully-developed apps. Don't underestimate the boomer nerd!🤓

Regis Bent 12

Friday 12 March 2021 1:22

Nah dude, whenever it comes to anything with computers and tech my dads the one to ask and I'm in my 30's

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RichardPencil 30

Thursday 11 March 2021 17:14

No, you ageist bastard! I'm surprised at how few young people know the basics of how tech works and rely on fully-developed apps. Don't underestimate the boomer nerd!🤓

Regis Bent 12

Friday 12 March 2021 1:22

Nah dude, whenever it comes to anything with computers and tech my dads the one to ask and I'm in my 30's

Taurus_ChicKa 36

Saturday 13 March 2021 21:55

Um... no? I'm always asking my dad for help on computer things I can't figure out because he has 40+ years of experience working on them as an IT/network manager. Obviously he knows more about them than I do.

cacheson 41

Monday 15 March 2021 18:40

I’m 30 and my dad has been a software engineer since the 80s. It’s a thing.

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