Miscellaneous: Today, I must find a gentle way to tell my 71-year-old mother... - FML

By elmalo68 - 20/09/2009 01:22 - United States

Today, I must find a gentle way to tell my 71-year-old mother that she's too old to be wearing shirts that expose her belly. FML

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Same thing different taste

By appropriatepolice - 16/01/2012 08:19 - United States

Today, I had to explain to my 65-year-old mother that it is inappropriate for her to walk around in front of me in her underwear. Her response? "Too bad." FML

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By Mondo - 20/11/2009 00:41 - United States

Today, an old lady on the street told me that I should be wearing a bra because my nipples were visible under my white tee. I am a 37-year-old man. FML

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By coeurdlucky - 19/10/2010 05:20 - United States

Today, my boyfriend and I went to see his 72-year-old mom who just had minor surgery on her abdomen. When we asked how she was healing, she lifted up her nightgown to show us a bruise near her belly button. She wasn't wearing any underwear. FML

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Unnecessary

By Ava K - 01/10/2019 16:02 - United States - San Diego

Today, my mom and I were looking at dresses for me at the mall. The cashier pointed out a dress, and my mom said, "She's definitely not going to fit into that. She's too flat-chested." FML

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By Cassandra - 14/10/2011 00:10 - United States

Today, my mom took a bright red sharpie and drew a red circle just above my breasts. She said, "If I can see this, ever, your shirt is either too low cut or too see through and it will be thrown away." FML

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Mind your beeswax, Karen

By Anonymous - 22/06/2020 02:02

Today, I was carrying some bags out of a store, and my shirt had scooted up a little. I had no free hands, so I ignored it. A woman stopped me to tell me that bare midriffs are only attractive on skinny girls, "not fat ones." I'm 6 months pregnant. FML

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By NeedaNosePlug - 26/01/2012 05:19 - United States

Today, I had to have a discussion with my 54-year-old mother about showering. She thinks it's perfectly OK to shower only once a week. FML

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Grandma, nooooooo!

By Sam - 02/12/2012 14:05 - United States - Indianapolis

Today, my mom and I took my senile grandmother to the mall, since she doesn't get out much. She complained it was hot, then took her clothing off in the middle of the food court. It took us thirty minutes to make her put her shirt back on. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/03/2023 22:00

Today, I went to my parents' for dinner, who greeted me outside and immediately my mom said, “What are you wearing? Go to my room and change your shirt.” I was with my husband and I’m 47. FML

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By HYRTE - 06/09/2017 04:30

Today, I returned a shirt for my mom. When the cashier asked why, I just said my mom didn't like the way it looked. After an awkward pause, I noticed the cashier was wearing the same shirt. She was not amused. FML

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babez_fml 0

Sunday 20 September 2009 9:27

Oh god....

andyroxs 2

Sunday 20 September 2009 9:28

FYL indeed. TBH thats pretty nasty... (:

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w_h_a_l_e 0

Friday 26 March 2010 23:55

oh god i just vomited a little-TELL YOUR MOTHER! Make FLYERS, Spread the word!

WeScReamSoLOud 0

Saturday 10 April 2010 10:14

damn why u hating on ur mom, I mean let her party it up...she is 71...if u must tell her...be nice about and sneaky in some way

Lawlihearttigers 5

Friday 24 June 2011 7:44

Haha i literally loled at that !

Coolguyt2 0

Sunday 18 September 2011 5:16

Does she have dimensia? No offense, I was just wondering

writergirl23 19

Friday 17 February 2012 4:46

Take her out shopping and get her t shirts that cover her belly. Shell wear them because like as not she's sick of what she wears.

fml_mu 10

Friday 2 March 2012 11:44

Just gift her a nice shirt and tell her you would love to see her in that and she just looks wonderful in those shirts. :)

accidentprone3 4

Friday 13 April 2012 19:15

What kind of person does that? Well I shouldn't be one to talk, I have some weird relatives. My fifty year old aunt tried to dance with sister 15 year old friend at my sisters sweet sixteen.

pexy_fml 16

Sunday 29 April 2012 0:09

Why ? Just leave her

ImaKoala 19

Sunday 11 August 2013 20:41

I know that feel bro my mom is 52 and I asked her if I can get a belly button piercing and she said she'll get one too when she takes me.

notsofriendly 17

Monday 19 August 2013 7:51

Eh, probably isn't any worse than a lot of other fashion styles. Might as well let her have her fun.

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