Money: Today, I spent over $2,000 on a big flatscreen TV. My dad insisted...

By Anonymou$ - 06/11/2014 23:37 - United States - Daphne

Today, I spent over $2,000 on a big flatscreen TV. My dad insisted I let him mount it on the wall instead of paying someone to do it. All seemed fine, until the TV came loose and smashed onto the floor. My dad refuses to accept responsibility, and says I should've had a professional install it instead. FML

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By fuck gangnam style in the anus - 20/10/2012 22:48 - United States - Stevenson Ranch

Today, I purchased a brand new television. Not long after the professional who hung it on my wall left, it came crashing down on my hardwood floor. I'm now left with a busted TV, a tear in my living room wall, and a severely drained bank account. FML

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By ac32 - 11/04/2011 16:05 - Canada

Today, I bought myself a brand-new 52" flatscreen. It was only in my house for 2 hours before my toddler had a tantrum, threw a toy right into the screen and wrecked it beyond repair. I paid to have a nice TV for 2 hours. FML

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By ellebelle - 15/11/2010 00:23 - United States

Today, I had to purchase a new flat screen TV for the bar I work at. Last night I was dared to break an ashtray against the wall. I completely missed the wall and smashed the screen of the new TV they bought last month. FML

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By Armin - 22/12/2021 14:00

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By Anonymous - 24/12/2009 19:45 - United States

Today, I found out my mom is getting rid of cable TV. My dad and I bought her a 700 dollar plasma screen TV for Christmas. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/04/2012 03:59 - Canada - Edmonton

Today, my dad told me it would be fine to use the mounting tape he'd bought to place paintings up in my newly painted room. I did, but after deciding I wanted to move a painting and pulling it off the wall, the wall came with it. Back to square one. FML

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By coius - 29/11/2020 01:03 - United States - Lincoln

Today, our washing machine broke and dumped around 100 gallons onto the floor. My dad had installed crappy water valves and we couldn’t turn off the water. I called my dad and he accused me of lying. His “repairs” have now caused 5 major disasters in our home due to his shoddy and cheap work. FML

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By mizzy - 19/11/2009 21:14 - United States

Today, my four year old got mad that he couldn't find his favorite character on the Wii. So, he decided to smash the Wii remote into my $700 LCD TV, shattering the screen. That was the only TV in the house, and the $80 service plan I bought doesn't cover accidental damage. FML

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By AH. - 07/09/2009 18:16 - United States

Today, I told my parents that all I wanted for my 18th birthday was to go to a restaurant in NYC for a nice dinner. My parents said no, because it would cost too much money. I came home to see my parents had bought a huge TV for $800. We already have 3 televisions. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/02/2024 21:00 - United Kingdom

Today, we finished redecorating my kitchen. My dad has been his usual OCD self about getting it perfect, so when he noticed a shelf was just barely not level, he decided to adjust the screws. It fell off and damaged my floor, so he threw the screwdriver and cracked a wall tile. Thanks dad. FML

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ZachColeA 6

Friday 7 November 2014 5:02

Well your dad's an ass

Trinidad727 9

Friday 7 November 2014 5:01

Parents aren't always right! sorry partner!

Comments

jdcg116 10

Saturday 8 November 2014 6:06

I've seen 2 FML's so far today involving "quality" family work. Hmm, methinks those 3 words should never be mixed.

demonfacee 14

Saturday 8 November 2014 6:51

Have him replace the TV and get a professional to mount it on the wall.

Fuzy2K 7

Saturday 8 November 2014 10:19

"Ooh! Dad, let me wash your car!" "Oops, should've hired a professional!" ;)

Joshery 14

Saturday 8 November 2014 15:01

Dad's...

savmut 8

Saturday 8 November 2014 17:24

Id stop talking to my father.

jaykruz90 13

Saturday 8 November 2014 20:44

Go to house and take $2000 worth of his stuff

Tsukiyomi 16

Sunday 9 November 2014 21:21

Sounds just like my dad, OP

GamerPerson 19

Monday 10 November 2014 13:14

Subpoena him and take him to small claims.

Mblock103 4

Wednesday 12 November 2014 9:11

I had a customer that did this twice in the same week then finally after spending 5000 decided to have us professionally mount the TV for 200 bucks.

kuzya92 9

Thursday 13 November 2014 7:55

Some people can't just can't take responsibility and they always have to be right. I know first hand. Sorry OP

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