Miscellaneous: Irrational

Irrational

By Anonymous - 23/02/2016 11:10 - France - Brunoy

Today, I accidentally left my bedroom light on all day. When I got home, my mum screamed at me for wasting electricity. This is the same woman who leaves the TV on all day while she’s at work, all so our dogs have something to watch and won't be “bored”. FML

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You deserved it 1 468

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By YanezIbanez - 13/05/2021 06:01

Today, my mother called me "wasteful" because I left the refrigerator door open and that "electricity money doesn’t grow on trees." This is the same person who lets my little sister have her light on all night, because she’s scared of the dark. FML

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You deserved it 1 408

By lifedamntough - 28/06/2009 11:49 - Singapore

Today, I took a shower after I finished typing an important essay I've been working on for days. My computer illiterate mum shut the computer down when I was gone, without saving a thing. When I confronted her, she yelled at me for "wasting electricity". FML

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You deserved it 65 009

Brain fart

By jonjon - 13/06/2010 13:16 - United States

Today, after spending the evening with friends, I went home and realized that the living room light was on. Thinking someone was robbing me, I hid behind a bush. I got impatient and crept up to the door. Then I remembered that I'd left the light on before I left. FML

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You deserved it 47 320

By Anonymous - 03/02/2016 15:29 - Australia - Hove

Today, my mum had no legitimate reason to have her daily yell at me, so she resorted to bitching me out for putting her phone on charge after it started beeping with a low battery warning. FML

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You deserved it 1 478

Idyllic

By Anonymous - 09/03/2024 20:00 - Netherlands - Valkenswaard

Today, after watching TV, my boyfriend and I had to go walk our dog. I was too lazy to get up from the couch immediately so I teased him by turning off all the (smart) lights using my phone. He got mad and went upstairs to continue watching TV, so now I have to walk the dog alone. FML

I agree, your life sucks 79

You deserved it 746

Excuses, excuses

By skj - 29/05/2021 11:01

Today, I asked my mom why the lamp in the living room wasn’t working. She immediately plugged it in, it worked, and she called me a complete idiot. I haven’t slept in a week. FML

I agree, your life sucks 328

You deserved it 1 044

Energy saving

By I can't win - 19/07/2024 23:00 - United States

Today, my parents had me pet-sitting their cats again, since they were going to be gone all day. I noticed their oven was on and wanted to turn it off, but when I do they always yell at me because they "had plans for dinner." This time however, they yelled at me for NOT turning it off, because they'd already ate. FML

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You deserved it 100

Stealthy roommate

By AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA - 15/03/2023 00:00 - United States

Today, I had to go to the bathroom, but the door was closed. I waited until I was pretty much about to explode, and eventually yelled, "Are you okay?" and my roommate replied, "What are you talking about? Oh, sorry. I left the light on." How do you close the door and forget to turn off the light? FML

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You deserved it 379

That stupid saying should die

By screw my grades then right?! - 02/03/2022 16:00

Today, I was doing homework in the living room when my mom came in and started blasting music and cleaning. When I asked if she could turn it off so I could study, she bitched at me about "My house, my rules." She also has a rule that we can’t do homework in our rooms because of too many distractions. FML

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You deserved it 122

Simmer down

By Anonymous - 07/03/2024 17:00 - United States

Today, I got yelled at by my mother for making noise after midnight. What was the noise? The microwave as I made something to eat. I work the night shift and had just come home from work, and I'm the only person in this house with a job. Apparently, me not paying her overdue bills cancels that out. FML

I agree, your life sucks 539

You deserved it 93

SOILEDIT 51

Monday 16 May 2016 0:31

I'm a bit curious as to what it is the dogs watch, and what shows they would recommend.

Welshite 39

Monday 16 May 2016 0:36

But it's recommended that a tv is left on for dogs. It tends to calm them by giving them the impression they aren't alone. This is a pretty common technique for dog owners.

Comments

Epikatz 22

Monday 16 May 2016 4:27

I leave the Spanish channel on for my dog, because he doesn't care and I find it hilarious.

killzmillz 5

Monday 16 May 2016 4:36

Why didn't she just turn it off herself instead of making a big deal about it?

cuz803 44

Monday 16 May 2016 4:41

Your mom is a hypocrite then

kpetrovski 24

Monday 16 May 2016 5:08

Out of sight, out of mind.

DarthTaco351 12

Monday 16 May 2016 5:38

I leave the radio and/or tv on for my dogs. Otherwise I find doggy bed spread across the house.

daniellekimberly 23

Monday 16 May 2016 5:52

I'm gonna play a little bit of devils Advocate here. It's not entirely ridiculous to leave the TV on for dogs when your family is not at home. In fact, it helps dogs cope with separation anxiety hearing people's voices. We used to do it with my dog when he was a puppy. However, your mom's explanation behind the action, and her yelling at you about the lights is completely ridiculous

siggy_mcsigx 22

Monday 16 May 2016 12:13

lol seriously, I would be screamed at by my mother for leaving my bedroom light on through dinner. I don't mind cuz it taught me to be mindful of my surroundings and also conserve things like electricity and water.