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By Anonymous - 05/12/2014 03:29 - United States - Roanoke

Today, I woke up with a swollen lump on my throat. It's extremely painful. My dad named it Gretchen and now talks about it as if it's a person. FML

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ComoEsJuan 24

Friday 5 December 2014 16:57

She's lump, she's lump, she's lump, she's in my head. But seriously, get that shit checked out.

amadeclton 27

Friday 5 December 2014 17:01

Hey, at least he has a sense of humor. I hope he takes it seriously, though.

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ComoEsJuan 24

Friday 5 December 2014 16:57

She's lump, she's lump, she's lump, she's in my head. But seriously, get that shit checked out.

PleasantDino 22

Saturday 6 December 2014 5:15

Lump lingered last in line for brains and the one she got was sorta rotten and insane Small things so sad that birds could land Is lump fast asleep or rockin' out with the band? (great song)

mohamed_H 21

Sunday 7 December 2014 5:51

Yoo OP, say hi to Gretchen for me cause i miss her

tzemmy 25

Friday 5 December 2014 17:00

your dad will be sorry if it's something serious. make sure you check that out OP

JayGatsby 25

Saturday 6 December 2014 5:52

I would keep track of whether the lump swells or shrinks because it could be nothing; however, my brother also had a lump in his throat and he ended up needing surgery, so it also might be something serious.

amadeclton 27

Friday 5 December 2014 17:01

Hey, at least he has a sense of humor. I hope he takes it seriously, though.

McNarsty97 15

Friday 5 December 2014 17:05

Definitely check that, it could be inflamed lymph nodes which is usually a bad thing. Good luck OP

lnheritance 19

Friday 5 December 2014 17:06

Wouldn't it be something like Adam? In reference to the Adam's Apple...? Even though it is a lump. Makes some sense.

stupidface15 16

Friday 5 December 2014 17:11

he at least couldve given it a nice name like patricia

WilliamMurderfac_fml 23

Saturday 6 December 2014 13:43

Internet box.

giantsfan2010 23

Friday 5 December 2014 17:14

Your dad seems like a funny person!

lifesentence 11

Friday 5 December 2014 17:15

your life may suck, but you have a funny dad.

phaelnb 26

Friday 5 December 2014 17:16

Painful lumps usually are viral or bacterial infection, unlikely to be anything serious. However you should check it with a doctor to know if you need antibiotics

Ichiya 29

Friday 5 December 2014 18:19

Cancer can be a painful lump.

alexandrarae 13

Friday 5 December 2014 17:21

Haha thats so funny, I had one too and my husband named her Mimi!

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