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By Anonymous - 01/01/2012 20:06 - United States

Today, I received a late Christmas present from my estranged father. I was really excited, having neither seen nor heard from him in nearly two years. It was a $200 gift card for a store that only exists in Canada. I don't live in Canada. Not even close. FML

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By Mike - 20/12/2017 01:30

Today, I received the Christmas gift I bought for my sister in the mail. I also received a nearly $200 bill for shipping fees, taxes, etc. for a $50 blanket from Canada. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/12/2019 01:00

Today, I finally got a Christmas gift, a calligraphy set, for my father that I have been looking for for a month. My dad came home happily with the same calligraphy set today, saying that he surprised himself for Christmas. He got it cheaper than me. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/06/2013 16:14 - South Africa - Johannesburg

Today, my estranged father, with whom I haven't spoken in years, called me and demanded to know where his Father's Day gift was. FML

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By lalalee - 18/02/2009 22:59 - United States

Today, my father came back from a business trip in Canada. He handed me an "I Love Canada" pen. He brought back an Xbox 360 for my younger brother. FML

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By fmfl - 17/11/2009 21:19 - United States

Today, I found a gift card under my bed that I lost a few months ago for $400 to a store that went out of business last week. FML

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By Flandre - 23/12/2018 11:55

Today, I gave over $100 to my online friend in presents for Christmas, only to find out he can't use any because of his strict parents. FML

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By CambodianAsshole - 25/12/2012 06:41 - United States - Placentia

Today, I opened my Christmas present from my parents. I got a road-side assistance package. I don't own a vehicle, and I don't even have a driver's license. FML

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By NorwegianMadman - 22/12/2016 11:55

Today, nearly Christmas, my dad got mad because I don't have enough money for holiday festivities. I can't afford things because I haven't gotten my paycheck yet. I work for my dad. FML

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By anonymous - 21/12/2009 19:23 - United States

Today, my boyfriend decided to give me my Christmas present early because he's going to his grandparents' house for Christmas and won't see me. I was excited, until I unwrapped a sweater that I left there a month ago. FML

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By noononononono - 21/12/2015 23:52 - United States - Sacramento

Today, my Dad came home with a $500 jacket that he'd bought himself for Christmas. I'd bought him the same one, and it's non refundable. FML

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midoridoll 3

Monday 2 January 2012 0:42

Internet? The store could have a website you could order from

amii_boi 0

Monday 2 January 2012 0:41

Ship it to me :P

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trixyt 2

Tuesday 3 January 2012 7:49

What store?? I live in Canada.

omg_haha_fyl 0

Tuesday 3 January 2012 7:51

eBay baby.

omg_haha_fyl 0

Tuesday 3 January 2012 7:51

eBay baby.

spauleyy 0

Tuesday 3 January 2012 8:08

Ship me the card I'll shop for you and ship you the stuff? (I'm serious)

ElemenoBee 0

Tuesday 3 January 2012 8:46

this store is Tim hortons right?

xgetxbentx 13

Tuesday 3 January 2012 10:04

They probably have a website....

barleyguy 17

Tuesday 3 January 2012 12:08

Sucks to be you then Canada is awesome

triformed 14

Tuesday 3 January 2012 17:47

There's a website called card swap that will buy the card for almost face value.

goodgirlxgonebad 3

Tuesday 3 January 2012 18:29

Do they have a website?

tdavid093 0

Tuesday 3 January 2012 19:26

There's a website that gives you money for your gift cards you don't want

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