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By sadSarah - 01/05/2014 09:59 - United States - New York

Today, as I was waiting in line to give my mom her birthday present, my dad gave her the exact same gift I'd also bought for her. FML

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Same thing different taste

By thrifty gone wrong - 28/01/2013 17:24 - United States - El Cajon

Today, I received a birthday present from a friend. It was the very same gift I gave to her for Christmas. FML

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Old dog, new tricks

By Anonymous - 25/07/2024 00:00 - United States - Bakersfield

Today, for my mom's birthday, I couldn't figure out what to get her, so I just took some of her jewelry, wrapped it up, and re-gifted it. She recognized it instantly. FML

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It's the thought that counts

By ohhotdamn - 19/04/2009 04:27 - United States

Today, for my mom's 50th birthday, all she wanted was a certain gold bracelet. It was too much money for me to buy, so I bought the same one in silver. Right before I gave it to her, my older sister gave her the gold bracelet, which made her cry. When I gave her my present, she just said, "Oh." FML

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By Anonymous - 10/05/2009 18:37 - United States

Today, I bought my mom a gift certificate for a spa treatment for two so we could spend some quality time together. She took my sister. FML

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By Vic - 11/07/2011 09:00 - Denmark

Today, it's my birthday. The present I received from my best friend was the exact same necklace which I gave to her for her birthday two months ago. It had been unwrapped and re-wrapped in the same paper. FML

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Thanks for the memories

By Anonymous - 13/10/2009 03:12 - United States

Today, my mom lit a candle in our living room, telling the family how much she loved it. She then went on the tell us that my dad got it for her and it must have been some cheap candle. I bought the candle as a gift for her on her birthday. FML

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By I keep failing it all - 02/06/2013 19:45 - Lithuania - Vilnius

Today, my dad found the Father's Day present that I spent at least ten hours preparing and decorating. I'd expected him to be extremely happy about this lovely gift. His only reaction was to ask if he could exchange it for something else. FML

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By Christmasloverandstuff - 25/12/2012 17:45 - United States

Today, my extended family came over for Christmas. I forgot to get a present for my extremely sensitive aunt. I took a gift from my re-gift pile and wrapped it quickly. Little did I remember that it was the same gift she gave me last year. She noticed. FML

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Pass the parcel

By Anonymous - 30/06/2021 10:59

Today, I went to my son's friend's birthday party and felt really proud of giving a great gift. It just so happened that I regifted the same gift that his friend's mother gave to my son the month before, because I forgot to check the name on the bag. It looked like she was about to faint. FML

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By Anonymous - 31/05/2014 07:24 - United States

Today, it was my birthday. The only person who remembered was my dad who got me a phone charger for my car, which I didn't even need because he got me the same exact thing last year. FML

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rachelottavia 16

Thursday 1 May 2014 16:25

Hopefully she appreciates the thought behind the gift! :)

kozzard 17

Thursday 1 May 2014 17:25

If it's something that can run out, then it's fine. If it's something that is static, then it becomes slightly redundant. So yes it does matter

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foxwasalamb 24

Thursday 1 May 2014 18:09

show her you actually got something, n say youre going to return it n get her something else. like soft fluffy towels

breakinlegs 19

Thursday 1 May 2014 18:27

You and your dad don't talk? I always talk to my dad and other family members about what we r going to get mom.

darbmutat 12

Thursday 1 May 2014 18:52

If it's something personally significant for your mom, I'm sure she'd be very happy to have a husband(?) and daughter that know and care about her interests. As long as it's not some novelty junk, I think this should be taken as a pleasant, sweet surprise.

Smoothiemuch 8

Thursday 1 May 2014 19:24

I think your mom would be happy seeing you and dad care about her likings. If your dad stole the idea...so I would say that sucks.

Ihavegas 22

Thursday 1 May 2014 19:25

age before beauty dad... oh snap you got that for mom too???? here you go mom incase you break one, you have a spare.

yeatesj 9

Thursday 1 May 2014 19:28

Time to check the dates on the receipts

Bliepje 22

Thursday 1 May 2014 19:30

Shows you and your dad know your mom well. Next time maybe discuss what you two should buy

bjg1009 3

Thursday 1 May 2014 19:37

If I'm ever getting a present for a parent I almost always ask the other what they are getting so the gift from me is different. Unfortunate coincidence but hey at least if your dad got her the same thing you know your gift idea was probably right on.

weveallbeenthere 30

Thursday 1 May 2014 19:41

now she can return one ( or both ) and get what she wants.

nikki61 7

Thursday 1 May 2014 19:43

Did you call the cops?

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