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Great talking to you

By unlovedd - 22/03/2009 05:45 - United States

Today, I suggested that my mother download Skype so we could video chat while I'm studying in London over the summer. After I had explained how it worked and that it was free, she said "Well...you'll only be gone for a few months. It's not really worth it." FML

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By Anonymous - 20/04/2009 08:52 - Australia

Today, I called my mom from Australia. I have been abroad for two months and hadn't talked to her in a long time. A few minutes into the conversation my moms stops me and says this call must cost a fortune and hangs up on me. A few bucks in more important to her then me. FML

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By weneedthatmoneytoliveon - 26/06/2013 14:08 - Australia - Melbourne

Today, I overheard my mother Skyping with her new "boyfriend" about the $1,000 she just sent him. She barely knew what internet dating was three weeks ago. FML

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By unwanted - 11/08/2009 20:31 - Canada

Today, I told my mom about how my friend is going to China for a year instead of college. My mom suggested that I could do the same. When I told her that a trip to China is probably more expensive than my college tuition, my mom replied, "Not for a one way ticket". FML

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By Anonymous - 28/10/2011 04:17 - United States

Today, I talked to my mom about hanging out with her. She got out her phone to schedule an appointment. FML

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By thanksmom - 01/05/2009 04:23 - United States

Today, I called my mom for the first time in a few weeks, just to chat because I miss her. When she picked up, the first thing she said was, "Why are you calling? What's wrong? Do you have swine flu??" When I told her that I didn't, and I just wanted to chat, she hung up. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/11/2010 22:26

Today, I text messaged my mom from Afghanistan to let her know everything was okay. She responded, telling me not to message her so much because "the price of text messages really adds up." FML

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You deserved it 3 630

By Grounded - 05/09/2011 11:32 - United Kingdom

Today, my mother offered to pay for my tickets to go see my girlfriend who I haven't seen for 6 months. She was happy to pay for the £130 flight, but then refused half way through the purchase because she wasn't going to "let the buggers charge £13 extra" for using her credit card. FML

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You deserved it 3 547

By shanson - 07/11/2016 14:06 - United States - San Antonio

Today, my mother lectured me for not spending enough time with her. We literally just got back from a 10 day vacation together. FML

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You deserved it 834

By santabelly - 02/12/2016 04:44

Today, I was trying to use the video editing software on my computer for a group project. It then wanted me to purchase another program that cost over $130. One of my teammates told me to buy it, because, "I could afford to skip a few lunches." FML

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By Anonymous - 14/01/2013 10:06 - Australia - Sydney

Today, my mum excitedly discussed with me the prospect of starting a mother-son YouTube duo. Thinking she was joking, I went along with it. She is now installing a 24-hour webcam in the house to record our conversations, which she perceives as hilarious, and is going to upload them. FML

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McKay_fml 0

Sunday 22 March 2009 16:39

That was a dick move on her part.

smiling_elephant 0

Sunday 22 March 2009 16:43

shes probably like my mom and totally technologically challenged. it took my mom 2 months to use skype right

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chickabowbow 0

Sunday 22 March 2009 17:43

aw that sucks. she sounds like a bitch.

ammali 0

Sunday 22 March 2009 17:47

LOL, that's kind of harsh... but at the same time #8 is right, you are a grown man/woman now so it's time to get past needing to see Mommy all the time. You've got phone and emails, you'll be fine. :)

AliSama 17

Sunday 22 March 2009 17:48

I think she didn't really understand how to use it or it was too hard for her to use is. it isnt the cost thing.

route95 0

Sunday 22 March 2009 17:52

LOL she just doesn't want to admit she can't figure it out. Don't worry!

amirn86 0

Sunday 22 March 2009 18:02

Ditto #6 And hey... on the positive you'll be in London, right? I love that city :) It's really confusing though, damn streets are built all going to the center of the city, no blocks lol I hope you have a GPS

amirn86 0

Sunday 22 March 2009 18:07

And btw if you haven't left yet, you probably could set it up for her and show her how and she might even use it lol

SFemily 0

Sunday 22 March 2009 18:18

I am sure she did not mean it the way you thought she meant it.

sallem5 0

Sunday 22 March 2009 18:28

Lol, when I left for England at the beginning of this semester, I had to get Skype; my mom wouldn't let me go without it :P

cyberhoy 3

Sunday 22 March 2009 18:30

what the hell these FMLs are getting weaker

mattmag 0

Sunday 22 March 2009 18:32

Sounds like my mom. I installed Skype on her computer and made it autorun. The first time I called her, the "incoming call" thing popped up. She thought it was a virus, and got my sister to remove it.