Miscellaneous: Today, I won a raffle organised by a friend. I discovered one...

By Rhea - 28/10/2009 11:00 - Australia

Today, I won a raffle organised by a friend. I discovered one of the "prizes" was actually a present that I had given to her, that she had "loved". When I asked her where she had gotten it, she said, "Oh, just some crap someone gave me once." She didn't even remember that I had given it to her. FML

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By shaving kit - 31/12/2012 10:17

Today, my workplace was having a raffle and was giving away a Venus shaving kit. A co-worker won, but instead of keeping it, she walked over and handed the basket to me in front of everyone, said "You need it more" and walked away. FML

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Pass the parcel

By Anonymous - 30/06/2021 10:59

Today, I went to my son's friend's birthday party and felt really proud of giving a great gift. It just so happened that I regifted the same gift that his friend's mother gave to my son the month before, because I forgot to check the name on the bag. It looked like she was about to faint. FML

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By thrifty gone wrong - 28/01/2013 17:24 - United States - El Cajon

Today, I received a birthday present from a friend. It was the very same gift I gave to her for Christmas. FML

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By unlucky - 16/12/2010 04:08 - United States

Today, I went with my sister to her company Christmas party. They had a gift raffle, my number was called and I won $25 for a local restaurant. A few moments later, the manager came over and said, "You don't work here? You can't have that" and took it from me. FML

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By infortunatename - 01/08/2014 23:10 - United States

Today, I won a big raffle. However, my name is so ridiculous-sounding that they thought someone was playing a prank, and pulled a different ticket. I was too embarrassed to say anything. FML

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By Christmasloverandstuff - 25/12/2012 17:45 - United States

Today, my extended family came over for Christmas. I forgot to get a present for my extremely sensitive aunt. I took a gift from my re-gift pile and wrapped it quickly. Little did I remember that it was the same gift she gave me last year. She noticed. FML

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By DeannaMarie - 26/12/2009 20:48 - United States

Today, I found out the gift card my friend gave me for Christmas actually has no money on it and was never purchased in the first place. FML

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Old dog, new tricks

By Anonymous - 25/07/2024 00:00 - United States - Bakersfield

Today, for my mom's birthday, I couldn't figure out what to get her, so I just took some of her jewelry, wrapped it up, and re-gifted it. She recognized it instantly. FML

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One-sided

By Anonymous - 28/12/2020 20:02 - Australia

Today, after I spent quite some time getting thoughtful gifts for my friend and her kids ahead of their visit, she made a big fuss about how she'd "forgotten" to bring the gift she'd bought for me. Later, she casually admitted that she'd intentionally not bought me anything because she, "didn't think I'd need it." FML

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By Anonymous - 25/11/2015 21:35 - United Kingdom - Stourport

Today, I won a meal for two in a raffle. I had no one to go with. FML

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Jewelofagal 2

Wednesday 28 October 2009 20:22

Very rude. At the minimum, she ought not to refer to the prizes her organization is raffling in a derogatory manner no matter how she personally feels about the item. It's unprofessional. From the friendship perspective, you now have been given a big glimpse into her "inner workings". Feel free to react accordingly.

perdix 29

Wednesday 28 October 2009 19:19

regifted!

Comments

GJMO 0

Wednesday 28 October 2009 20:04

would yuo rather she keeps something she does not like it the drawer or cupboard unused? Sounds like your ego it too big. Have you ever got a gift that just was not for you? It is not that big of deal.

Elisabetha Aarron 18

Sunday 2 August 2020 12:39

So why lie and say she loved it. It seems two faced to claim to love it, forget who have it to you and then give away.

Ellowise_fml 0

Wednesday 28 October 2009 20:10

Well... she told you she liked it and thanked you to be nice and recycled the gift. wheres the fml?

Jewelofagal 2

Wednesday 28 October 2009 20:22

5upernova 3

Wednesday 28 October 2009 20:28

Sounds like you will be saving some extra money every year, as well as the time spent on buying a gift for someone! :)

goobly 2

Wednesday 28 October 2009 20:46

At least she had the courtesy to lie to you and say she liked it.

956TXking 0

Wednesday 28 October 2009 20:57

what a bitch

Ligerie 0

Wednesday 28 October 2009 21:29

Well it sucks that didn't get her the right thing but it happens to everyone. I got my best friend an awesome purse that I would have LOVED and she has yet to wear it. She never says she doesn't like it, just that its not her style.