Love, Work, Relatable and Awkward: Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk

Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk

By annonoymus - 16/03/2010 16:00 - Australia

Today, I was having an in depth discussion with my girlfriend's father about how corrupt journalists are and how our town's paper is the worst paper on the planet. After insulting basically everything about the newspaper, I asked him what he did for a living. He's the editor of the newspaper. FML

I agree, your life sucks 14 737

You deserved it 47 117

Thanksgiving: Turkeys and Skids
Family meals that turn absurd, because Thanksgiving is also about laughing at little disasters. More…

Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

Foot, meet mouth

By Anonymous - 20/01/2016 02:51 - United States - Mission

Today, I was talking to one of my supervisors at my new job. He asked if I knew a professor at the school I recently graduated from, and I decided to babble on about how shitty of a professor he was and how much I loathed his class. He then looked at me and said, "That's my dad." FML

I agree, your life sucks 12 519

You deserved it 22 647

By Scotty - 28/07/2014 10:16 - New Zealand - Auckland

Today, I met someone who works in radio advertising. Making conversation, I described an ad that I can't stand. He wrote it. FML

I agree, your life sucks 41 966

You deserved it 9 958

By pissed_off_girl - 01/04/2013 02:59 - United States - Falls Church

Today, I had to proof-read a terrible paper containing a bunch of mistakes. It took me 4 hours and I didn't eat dinner until I was done. His response when he got it back was, "What the fuck did you do to my paper?! You bitch!" FML

I agree, your life sucks 37 657

You deserved it 3 237

The walls have ears

By Anonymous - 09/08/2024 14:00 - United Kingdom - Manchester

Today, while sitting at a table in a coffee shop, I overheard someone on the next table talking about their horrible boss. I joined in, complaining about mine, and going into great detail about what an arsehole he can be. Turns out, I was talking to my boss's sister. FML

I agree, your life sucks 115

You deserved it 653

By PollingLow - 10/05/2012 15:45 - United States - Decatur

Today, I ran for editor-in-chief of a magazine. I spent hours working on my speech, and offered a bunch of new ideas to increase readership. My opponent just said that she, "loved the organization". I lost by a 4-1 margin. My opponent later announced her plans for next year. They were all of my ideas. FML

I agree, your life sucks 32 741

You deserved it 2 374

By Anonymous - 03/09/2013 19:50 - United States

Today, I had to visit a client because his printer had broken down. After driving for an hour, then being screamed at about how horrible my company's service is, I walked over to his printer and found the problem: there was no paper loaded. FML

I agree, your life sucks 51 400

You deserved it 3 126

By dumbass - 12/01/2017 09:37

Today, I emailed my fiancé the assignment that I was handed for a journalism job interview, asking for him to take a look and give opinions about it. I accidentally e-mailed it to the job interviewer. She responded, and even CCed it to the CEO. FML

I agree, your life sucks 4 668

You deserved it 2 325

By Dom - 31/05/2019 12:00

Today, I proposed to the girl I have known for a while, since our Dads have worked together for 40 years. After I rang my Dad to tell him the good news, he told me that there was a position open at work, which had belonged to her Dad. My Dad had to fire him. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 978

You deserved it 139

By Anonymous - 27/06/2014 01:39 - United States - Demopolis

Today, my dad made the local news. The business he owns is so run down and overgrown that it's officially a public health hazard. FML

I agree, your life sucks 43 831

You deserved it 4 829

Great, just great

By Norwegian - 02/06/2012 16:55 - Norway

Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my dad. I thought it was a good idea at the time, at least until he took her aside for a private chat. During the chat, he told her all about my two previous marriages and advised her to "get out while you can". FML

I agree, your life sucks 29 063

You deserved it 7 478

crymson 0

Tuesday 16 March 2010 19:41

Think about it this way... your giving him an indepth look at how a reader views it. =) Id take it as constructive critisizm..

idkweird 0

Tuesday 16 March 2010 19:48

Why bring up or express such charged opinions during your first time meeting your gf's dad? There is no need to get into that kind of discussion the first time you meet.

Comments

ScaryyMary 14

Tuesday 16 March 2010 22:42

**** the iPad. I'm waiting for Apple to release the iTampon.

Ajjas013 6

Tuesday 16 March 2010 22:44

Right, I'm sure it'll come with the male version. Something along the lines of iPenis (Extension Pack)

Brittanysway420 0

Tuesday 16 March 2010 22:49

This is so your fault! Never express anything strongly to gf/bf parents, it is always a bad idea! Good luck OP!

Crucifictorious 0

Tuesday 16 March 2010 23:54

yeah. this situation fits in with not discussing politics and religion.

ScaryyMary 14

Tuesday 16 March 2010 22:55

And I'm sure you'll be the first in line to buy it! :)

Ajjas013 6

Tuesday 16 March 2010 23:01

...Yes :(

BunnyDrastic 0

Tuesday 16 March 2010 23:13

Way to ******* go

melizza 0

Tuesday 16 March 2010 23:14

well he doesn't write it he EDITS it. there is a diff.

Crucifictorious 0

Wednesday 17 March 2010 0:11

he also decides what garbage gets printed and what doesn't ... depending on the type of editor he is. based on the OP saying that pops is "the editor ..." I'd assume he's top brass in the newspaper and so has a great deal of say on what gets published.

letmeinplease 0

Tuesday 16 March 2010 23:32

I'm guessing the conversation led to your rant about journalists, but you don't really deserve it. Lesson learned not to be such a pent up teenager with a big mouth though I suppose.