Miscellaneous: Today, I asked my parents to sign for me to enlist in the military.... - FML

By Tallow101 - 23/07/2009 07:10 - United States

Today, I asked my parents to sign for me to enlist in the military. They asked me how much money the government gives them if I die. FML

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By Fitz - 05/05/2009 12:22 - United States

Today, I overheard my mother and sister talking so I stopped to eavesdrop. I recently enlisted in the Marines, and they were talking about what they would do with the money if I died. FML

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By AlienZ - 12/04/2009 02:44 - United States

Today, my parents asked if I wanted to go to military school so I said, "Yeah, that would be awesome," thinking it was a joke. They weren't joking. FML

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By IMSERIOUS - 22/01/2014 19:23 - United States - Anaheim

Today, I told my parents I was thinking about joining the army. They looked at each other and laughed for about 10 minutes straight. I wasn't joking. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/09/2023 22:00

Today, I told my dad I want to enlist in the army and he tried to lock me in my room. He did almost the same thing when I told him I wanted to do certain college courses to make it easier to become a police officer, only there was a lot more swearing and throwing of objects. FML

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By armenta427 - 07/10/2009 04:12 - United States

Today, I found out that my parents are 28,000 dollars in debt and that my bank account has $27.17 in it. They took my money to help pay their debt. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/01/2011 05:38

Today, I asked my parents if I had a college fund because I will be going to university in two years. They laughed. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/05/2024 15:00 - United States

Today, my dad drunkenly ranted about how I should volunteer for the military because of the crisis in the Middle East. I refused; I'm in college on two scholarships and have listened to stories of why his service still gives him nightmares. I had to hide all the phones to keep him from calling the recruiters. FML

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By Widowmaker - 09/08/2010 04:03 - France

Today, I told my father I registered for the Marines, and that I'm leaving for bootcamp next week. He asked if this means that he doesn't have to pay child support anymore. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/12/2011 05:30 - United States

Today, I talked to my dad about joining the military. He got up, laughed, and said, "As if the army would accept a pussy like you." FML

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Thank you for your service

By Anonymous - 07/10/2009 18:23 - United States

Today, my girlfriend of three years broke up with me because I'm in the military and I'm gone too much. The reason I enlisted in the first place is because we agreed that the money and benefits I would earn would help us be able to start a family in the future. FML

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XCarCrashHeartsX 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 16:02

Dang, man that's ****** up.

Doopliss 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 16:02

Well, that is a reasonable question, you are putting your life at stake...

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mash2 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 20:02

Wow. Sorry.... But thanks for serving our country man. :)

starburst_boy 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 20:20

If I was in their shoes I would likely say the same thing, honestly. Do something more worthwhile with your life! =(

kmgentil 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 21:40

dont listen to them, when u get back move to Hawaii to get away from them and enjoy it. GOOD LUCK IN THE ARMY!!!

Njord09 2

Thursday 23 July 2009 21:49

yeah, they should have asked how much they will win if you get mutilated cause chances are this will happen more likely than just dying. You deserve bastard parents for being an idiot and wanting to go to the army. :)

dk2008 3

Friday 24 July 2009 7:09

He is going into the military to protect your freedom you asshole.

Njord09 2

Friday 24 July 2009 20:08

not my freedom. dumbass.

dk2008 3

Saturday 25 July 2009 4:36

well then don't comment you british asshole.

onealhart54 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 21:51

you have a higher chance of dyeing driving to the recruiter than to be in the front lines

intotheblue 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 21:58

Without hearing the context, I'd have to say it sounds like your parents were being greedy and selfish. It is a legitimate question but it could sound really inappropriate depending on when and how they asked. In any case, thank you for your service to the country, and I hope your parents' question ends up being moot.

kukopia 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 22:07

Tell em 5 mi$$ion each!! That'll get em to sign, which is all you want. Once you're in the service, you never have to see them again! Oh, and you get to pick who your insurance beneficiaries are, it doesn't automatically go to them.

nastyshake 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 22:20

It depends on how much you pay but if you pay for the full coverage its $400,000.

Nightfallz 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 22:38

good on you to want to join the military. I did 6 years myself. best years of my life

danettestrong 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 23:00

my parents asked this same thing when I enlisted :) but they were kidding!

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