Miscellaneous: Today, I received a late Christmas present from my estranged... - FML

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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tilltheendoftime 0

Friday 6 January 2012 0:21

Maybe it's an invitation for you to come stay with him.

funnyman227 0

Friday 6 January 2012 0:39

Damn Canada and their Canada only stores and 'we'll let you in if you have a job we need' policy.

bbutterflyy 2

Friday 6 January 2012 7:10

It's the same in US... So Shut!

jaramia20 5

Friday 6 January 2012 2:42

Mail order ...

davthedwarf 0

Friday 6 January 2012 4:17

What store is it and where do you live

scbukartek 0

Friday 6 January 2012 10:57

Cash advance it out from a bank like wells fargo

Natalieking 0

Saturday 7 January 2012 8:52

online shopping!

Rastah420 0

Sunday 8 January 2012 1:36

Internet man

lady_rapid10 0

Monday 9 January 2012 9:40

Aww at least he cares bout u to send something

canzonetta 16

Monday 9 January 2012 20:44

Maybe it's a hint and he wants you to come over!

ItsThisGirl 17

Tuesday 10 January 2012 0:54

use it on the store's website

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