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By A.W - 24/06/2012 13:57 - United States

Today, I received an acceptance letter to Juilliard. After showing it to my mom, she tells me I can't attend because Robin Williams graduated from Juilliard, and he now has too much facial hair. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/02/2021 20:01 - United States

Today, I got my acceptance letter from Harvard University. Yay! Unfortunately, I sent it as a joke, never thinking I'd get accepted and I have absolutely no way to get there, or the money to pay for it. FML

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By tickle spunk - 29/12/2011 18:39 - United States

Today, I came home and told my mom that I got the lead in the school musical, which I was very happy about. She pulled me into a hug then said, "But you know you can't really sing, right?" FML

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By bass - 22/09/2009 01:50 - United States

Today, I got a call from a prominent orchestra asking me to play with them. They were especially interested because I'm still in high school. I called to accept only to find out that my mother had already declined the offer for me because I "only" have a 3.7. FML

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By Noname - 16/03/2009 04:05 - United States

Today, I was rejected from the University of Washington. My dad has been a professor there for 30 years, and is on the board of admissions. FML

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By guamfml - 03/06/2009 00:10 - Guam

Today, I was cleaning my father's study room and wondering why I did not receive my acceptance/rejection letter from a college I really wanted. I found the acceptance letter, on his desk, also approving of a full scholarship. The deadline to confirm was a month ago. FML

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Got talent?

By Anonymous - 21/09/2013 20:56 - United States - Collingswood

Today, I told my mom that I want to try out for a singing competition on TV, so I might be able to kick off my musical career. She convinced me to sing a song for her, so I did. Mid-way through, she lost it, burst into laughter, and told me to stay in school. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/11/2010 04:41 - United States

Today, I received my acceptance letter to one of the most prestigious universities in the US, as well as a nice scholarship. I was so proud of myself, I eagerly showed my dad, hoping he would shed a tear or two. His only words were, "Just get a job so you can get the hell out of my house." FML

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Excuse you?

By done - 07/08/2018 11:30 - United States - North Las Vegas

Today, after spending years volunteering at community theatres and being accepted into a prestigious university for theatrical design, my public high school gave me a scholarship. All my mother could say was "I'm sorry they wasted their money on you." FML

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Thanks ma

By 1940s wants their attitude back - 29/09/2020 20:01 - United States

Today, I excitedly told my mom how I got accepted to the master’s program of my dreams. She decided now would be a good time to proudly repeat for the millionth time how she gave up a full ride to the Ivy League to marry my father, and I ought to be a "good woman" and do the same. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/12/2011 02:16 - United Kingdom

Today, I noticed that my facial hair had grown by an acceptable amount. I spoke to my Dad and decided to show him, thinking he would approve of my manliness. His exact words when I showed him were, "Nah, son. You just look like a lesbian." FML

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Sunday 24 June 2012 18:42

Wow...Just wow. Go anyway :)

clownphobia23 12

Sunday 24 June 2012 18:43

Your mother is retarded. Go anyways. And congrats!

Comments

zyme 11

Sunday 24 June 2012 18:52

Maybe the real reason is your family can't afford it.. Then again my mom wouldn't let me go to high school because there wouldn't be anyone around the house to water her plants, so maybe she's just crazy...

bmkc4 1

Sunday 24 June 2012 18:53

So she didn't let you go to high school at all?

nevershoutkendal_fml 10

Sunday 24 June 2012 18:53

I think she might be joking. I bet your mom is just ******* around with you and she'll surprise you a bit later. Robin Williams has always been hairy. Maybe she's one for the clean-cut?

Ray_of_midnight 22

Sunday 24 June 2012 19:30

Actually he wasn't. Ever see any old episodes of Mork & Mindy? He was clean-shaven.

Enslaved 36

Sunday 24 June 2012 20:26

Robin Williams admitted that he's always been very hair and realized just how bad it was, when he had to shave most of his body to play in the movie "Hook".(:

nevershoutkendal_fml 10

Sunday 24 June 2012 20:31

I was mainly referencing his arms. I've seen his face clean shaven but his arms are a different story.

dbt88 15

Tuesday 26 June 2012 7:36

He is one hairy dude. Ever see 'The Fisher King?' He was like Sasquatch dancing around in the park!

anoellem 1

Sunday 24 June 2012 18:56

Go!! It's Juilliard!!

TrippingOnAcid 29

Sunday 24 June 2012 18:58

Um... is she mad?

bmkc4 1

Monday 25 June 2012 19:15

Mad as in upset, or mad as in crazy?

SlackerEmeritus 13

Sunday 24 June 2012 18:59

Congratulations on the acceptance. Please don't let your mother's fear of facial hair stop you from furthering your education. (And maybe she's just kidding. Hopefully.)