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By Anonymous - 07/03/2014 18:25 - Philippines - Quezon City

Today, I asked my grandmother what she looked like when she was young. She casually replied, "I was ugly, sweetie. Just like you." FML

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By poro123 - 05/11/2012 05:39 - United Kingdom

Today, my grandmother said to me, "You look just like your mother did at your age. Except you're fatter of course." FML

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By Anonymous - 28/11/2014 12:16 - Australia

Today, we spent the day with my grandmother. During a family conversation, my sweet little grandmother looked me up and down, and without any hesitation said, "I remember you being so beautiful," before looking at my mother, mouthing, "What happened?" and laughing. She's 87. FML

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By wowgranny - 22/12/2016 20:08 - United States - Tooele

Today, my grandma told me that I'm starting to look like my sister. I jokingly replied, "Uh-oh I'm in trouble then." She gave me a very disapproving look and said, "You should be happy. She's beautiful, unlike you." FML

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By Anonymous - 09/06/2021 12:02 - Romania - Iasi

Today, we had a group of friends over, as well as my grandma. She started talking about me when I was a kid, when I suddenly heard her saying, "Well, yeah, she wasn’t a beautiful child, not at all, she looked.… OK." FML

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By sadgirl - 10/06/2013 18:14 - United States - Conway

Today, my grandpa pointed me out to one of his friends, saying, "Yeah, she's the ugly one." FML

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By Pop - 15/01/2014 02:38 - United States - New York

Today, my grandfather told me that I was ugly. When my mom found out, she said that "old people are allowed to tell the truth". FML

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By ugly duckling - 06/08/2015 19:18 - United States - Reston

Today, feeling very self-conscious about my looks, I told my mom I felt ugly and wished I could be as beautiful as her. She only said, "Yeah, I'm pretty, I wonder what happened to you." FML

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By oh - 06/12/2013 21:20 - Denmark - Viborg

Today, my grandma commented on my Facebook profile picture: "That's a great photo! It doesn't look anything like you!" FML

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By Miami6and3 - 26/08/2013 18:22 - United States - Pasadena

Today, I asked my mom if I was ugly. She said, "Ask your girlfriend." I said I didn't have one. She said "Exactly." FML

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By neighbor - 26/01/2014 13:08 - Australia - Mosman

Today, I was helping my elderly neighbor carry her groceries into her kitchen. When I finished, she sighed and said, "You're such a sweet girl. It's just a shame about your face." FML

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boating_guy 33

Saturday 8 March 2014 1:31

At least she's honest, she probably means it in a loving way. And now you know what you'll look like when you get old!

martialart1st18 19

Saturday 8 March 2014 1:47

How do you tell someone they're ugly in a loving way?

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bertyogurt 7

Saturday 8 March 2014 1:46

We must embrace the ugly, my friend, because even Earth herself can be ugly.

bobbyguy 17

Saturday 8 March 2014 1:46

That is harsh but I guess you did ask but she could have lied to not been harsh.

gracehi 31

Saturday 8 March 2014 2:06

OP didn't ask what she herself looked like. Her grandma could have simply said, "I was ugly" and left it at that.

Sangue0608 26

Saturday 8 March 2014 12:22

Well maybe op's grandmother tooth that was a leading question.

cuddlefishtate 2

Saturday 8 March 2014 1:46

Hahahahahahhahahahahaha this is hilarious

bobbyguy 17

Saturday 8 March 2014 1:47

hahahaha you're "funny" and totally not a idiot

bertyogurt 7

Saturday 8 March 2014 1:55

an* Climbing back into my hole now. Bye.

magickitten 26

Saturday 8 March 2014 1:49

That's a bit harsh, Grandma!

_G0D_ 9

Sunday 9 March 2014 6:48

Well if someone is ugly they're ugly, no hiding it.

DonPandon 15

Saturday 8 March 2014 1:50

But honest and a huge hearth :D

laden_swallow09 34

Saturday 8 March 2014 3:40

Huh?

crimsonlover4 31

Saturday 8 March 2014 1:54

"You are beautiful, no matter what they say", in this case "they" being your grandma OP. Pay her no mind, maybe she was being a smart ass :p

Sangue0608 26

Saturday 8 March 2014 12:23

There was a chance she was being honest.

Breegotcake 14

Saturday 8 March 2014 1:55

Maybe granny is mean and a little insecure about herself or maybe she mean op is going through her ugly duckling stage. She said she was ugly when she was young. Everyone has that awkward stage in their life.

Sangue0608 26

Saturday 8 March 2014 12:25

This is probably the best and most sensible comment I've read so far.

Kar0_fml 16

Saturday 8 March 2014 2:02

"You're perfect for the heart that is meant to love you" - Trent Shelton :)

PierceTheSquidgy 8

Saturday 8 March 2014 2:27

Sometimes the truth can be ugly, ;) but keep your head up :) your great personality may help..that's all that matters is the way you are not how you look :)

Dumbledora 9

Saturday 8 March 2014 2:29

It's ok, OP. I'm ugly too. I mean, just look at this face!

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