Birthday, Relatable and Awkward: Brothers in arms

Brothers in arms

By MitchRapp - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, my brother asked me what I want for my birthday, so I said that we could just hang out. He told me I should ask for something more realistic, like a gift card. FML

I agree, your life sucks 20 552

You deserved it 1 752

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By rachel - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - Germany - Köln

Today, my little brother told me to give him my phone so he could play a game on it. I said no, because I was taking a call from a friend at the time. He then walked over to the wall, headbutted it, burst into tears, then told my parents that I punched him. They believed him. FML

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By Redsnation - 08/08/2017 05:02

Today, my older brother said that if he beat me in a game of NBA 2k17, he would get to keep my PS4. I beat him so badly that he got angry and destroyed my PlayStation. FML

I agree, your life sucks 5 787

You deserved it 526

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By bryans_fresh - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I wanted to use my gift card for a liquor store. I went to pay the cashier, who said he needed to see my license. I gave it to him, along with my gift card. After paying, he asked me if I wanted him to cut it up, since the card was now worthless. I said yes. He cut up the wrong card. FML

I agree, your life sucks 61 193

You deserved it 4 878

It's the thought that counts, right?

By THANKS - 09/11/2023 18:00 - Australia - Melbourne

Today, it's my birthday. I had asked my parents for a keyboard, and I was really excited to open the massive box they gave me. It was a computer keyboard. I've been playing piano for 11 years. FML

I agree, your life sucks 31 026

You deserved it 4 600

Catfishing 101

By jquaw - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - Canada - Brockville

Today, I realized the sweet, sensitive girl I was talking to on a dating site was actually my brother trolling me for fun. FML

I agree, your life sucks 45 218

You deserved it 6 305

Caturday surprise!

By Cats...FML - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - Australia

Today, it's my sister's birthday. My parents got her a cat. I have serious allergies when it comes to cats. When I brought this issue up with my parents, they replied, "This day is not about you, it's about your sister." I can feel my throat tightening already. FML

I agree, your life sucks 40 610

You deserved it 3 424

Treat yourself

By birthday bash - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff - France

Today, it was my girlfriend's birthday. She decided that her "gift to herself" would be to leave the loser who has been holding her back for two years. Hello, my name is Ben, and I'm that loser. FML

I agree, your life sucks 34 211

You deserved it 5 240

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By skyeraven - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - South Africa - Cape Town

Today, an elderly man had to give me money to pay for my grocery bill because my sister broke down crying in the store as I didn't have enough money to pay for both her milkshake and cookies. She's 19. FML

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You deserved it 4 768

Christmas motivation?

By runfattyrun - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff - Australia - Abbotsford

Today, I got a gym membership for Christmas, from 3 different people. I think my family's trying to tell me something. FML

I agree, your life sucks 8 783

You deserved it 1 410

Prank protip

By Ca13b - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, my brother put pepper spray on my toilet paper. FML

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You deserved it 4 014

ragnarok1540 39

Saturday 5 March 2016 15:44

Wow, that's a pretty douchey move on your brother's part. I know time is valuable, but if you can't spend a little time with your family members for special occasions such as birthdays ... I hope that he has a legitimate excuse such as a work commitment. Hopefully you can spend the day with people who appreciate you. Happy Birthday, OP!

CheekyRaccoon 27

Saturday 5 March 2016 15:45

I don't want to eat the devil's avocado, but maybe because he's really busy and isn't able to do so? Even if so, he should find some time at a later date to hang out. Hope you have a nice birthday though OP!! c:

Comments

pasupathymuthu 16

Saturday 5 March 2016 19:31

I have been noticing this gift card obsession with my siblings too. People have forgotten the true meaning of gifts. Gifts are no longer given out of love/respect/gratitude. They are given out of obligation (because you gave it last time) or just to impress others...or heck, gifts are given just for the sake of it. This is a bad trend.

sophzxc 15

Saturday 5 March 2016 19:52

Give him some brotherly hang out time for his birthday

jake_braves 25

Saturday 5 March 2016 19:53

If you see my comment message me! I know who your username is! I love Mitch Rapp haha. Awesome book series! Anyway I'm sorry OP.:/ that sucks! But at least your brother wants to get something for you.

ezrajab 22

Saturday 5 March 2016 20:33

Aww I am sorry op maybe u should have a talk with him at some point and tell him you just want to be in his company

spicyburrito 18

Saturday 5 March 2016 21:25

Ask for some coupons to hang out

ali_kkatt 15

Sunday 6 March 2016 2:31

Maybe he was talking about something that he can buy for you. don't think of it negatively. Unless he said it with atttude.. but if you think about it, he could've just meant gift wise.