Miscellaneous: Today, I got a gift-wrapped package in the mail from my racist...

By Anonymous - 28/12/2014 18:41 - United States - Flower Mound

Today, I got a gift-wrapped package in the mail from my racist mother-in-law. She's always hated me, so I thought it was a bit strange. Inside was a squirt gun and a note telling me to take my "black ass" for a walk around a police station with it, followed with a smiley face. FML

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By bahhumbug - 21/12/2015 18:25 - United States - Seattle

Today, I received three big boxes from my mother in law, containing expensive cookware. I was puzzled, because I know that she hates me. Turns out she mailed them to us by mistake. Not only did she not get us anything, but I now have to pay to ship the boxes to her neighbor. FML

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By Florida_1827 - 28/01/2011 10:54 - United States

Today, I received the 'special' present my mother had sent me for my 21st birthday. I opened the box and saw that my mother had picked out, accessorized and shipped to me, in college, a doll. FML

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Thanks, I think?

By Anonymous - 15/08/2024 14:00 - United States

Today, I received a package at work. Thinking it was something I ordered, I opened it in front of my coworkers. It was a gift from my grandmother: a giant pink, “I Love My Grandson” T-shirt. The worst part? They insisted I put it on and take a picture to send to her. FML

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Busted

By Anonymous - 31/05/2015 04:47 - United States - San Francisco

Today, my hateful mother-in-law showed up unexpectedly. I faked taking a phone call so the bitter old hag would leave me alone. She then pulled out her phone, called my number, and glared at me as my phone rang against my ear. FML

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Brown and sticky

By Jon - 14/03/2009 06:30 - United States

Today, I came home a day after my birthday, and was greeted by my mother who told me, "Oh, I have birthday present for you." She explained that she and my father went on a hike, and handed me my present. I got a fucking stick for my birthday. FML

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By ouharguohargssdf - 28/09/2013 21:01 - United States - Fort Wayne

Today, my wife made me go with her to dinner with her parents, despite their long-standing hatred of me. Later on, my mother-in-law muttered to me, "I made yours special for ya", smirked, then made a show of scratching at her butt-crack. FML

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Pushback

By Snurkles McGree - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - Canada

Today, my racist grandmother was complaining that the new nurse at her nursing home is a black woman. I casually asked, "Is she cute?" I'm now out of the will. FML

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You deserved it 7 769

By lebato97 - 09/12/2011 03:35 - United States

Today, I saw my neighbor's Christmas tree they had put up on their porch, with decorative presents under it. Being that my neighbors hate me, I figured I would take a present to piss them off. While walking back home with the present, I opened it. Inside it read "I knew you would, douche bag." FML

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By fuck you, gran - 09/03/2013 00:38 - United States - Ashland

Today, my family threw me my 21st birthday party. My grandma's gift turned out to be a pack of condoms. "Not that you'll ever get to use them," she said, turning and walking off, cackling maniacally. Now I remember why I never talk to the old crone. FML

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You deserved it 4 089

Break ups are tough

By ... - 10/02/2010 09:08 - United States

Today, my pissed off girlfriend used window marker to write racist comments on my car window. This included Nazi symbols, "white power", and a few others I won't mention. I live in a predominantly black neighborhood. FML

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Hiimhaileypotter 52

Monday 29 December 2014 0:08

The ugliness of some people never ceases to amaze me.

dude_itskayley 17

Monday 29 December 2014 0:13

The fact that it's holiday season, and somebody who is supposed to be your family, can come up with disrespectful "gifts" like this is just a mystery to me.

Comments

Twisp 3

Tuesday 30 December 2014 14:26

Send her a white pillow cover with eye holes cut out. Thank her for the gift and tell her you got her a new hood in exchange.

sayhey22 19

Tuesday 30 December 2014 15:18

Why do you "deserve" this...?

yzgu 9

Tuesday 30 December 2014 15:51

Wow! Do you realize that you could have her arrested for this? If she shipped it via USPS, it may even be considered a Federal offense as a hate crime given the racial slur. It may depend on the state you live in. I feel for you, as I've had a hate/hate relationship with my FIL for almost 30 years - but NOTHING like this. SMH

jugger13 4

Tuesday 30 December 2014 16:11

Just mail her back! "Sorry, my black ass is too busy nailing your son/daughter!"

KaywinnetLeeFrye 15

Tuesday 30 December 2014 20:21

What the actual f$&@?

Ipsum629 13

Tuesday 30 December 2014 20:35

send back a letter saying: say goodbye to your next Xmas present

orsombre_fml 11

Tuesday 30 December 2014 21:25

Cutting some slack with your in-laws is usually good family policy but this is outrageous. You should have a talk with your spouse: your mother in-law is one sick woman, maybe it is time for both of you to stop accepting her racism and I think other mental issues.