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By pianokiller - 09/05/2009 04:54 - United States

Today, my boyfriend took me to his grandfather's funeral. At the reception, his family members insist on hearing me play piano. After getting positive reactions, I dive into one of my favorites, Rustle of Spring. In 2 seconds everyone bursts into tears. That was Papa's favorite too. FML

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Today, during my grandmother's funeral, my talented ten-year-old son found the church organ and began playing Smells Like Teen Spirit. FML

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By holladaddy - 24/02/2009 00:04 - United States

Today, I was DJ'ing a wedding. The groom wanted a song played for his grandma and grandpa. I announce over the microphone for his grandparents to come to the dance floor for a special song. Turns out his grandparents have been dead for over a year and the song was supposed to be in dedication. FML

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By perfectmoment - 30/11/2009 00:47 - Canada

Today, I called my boyfriend to have a shoulder to cry on because my grandpa died. As soon as I told him, he started crying and telling me how much he missed his grandmother, who died six years ago. I spent the majority of the phone call listening to him wail. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/12/2013 06:26 - United States - New York

Today, my boyfriend proposed to me during a funeral. FML

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Today, I had my final piano performance. There is a guy in my class who constantly tells me I suck at piano, so I was looking forward to watching him play badly since he never practices. Instead, he played the most beautiful music that would make Mozart weep. He got a standing ovation. FML

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By good job bf - 11/01/2013 04:06 - United States - Southampton

Today, my boyfriend broke up with me at my grandma's funeral. FML

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By sadcartoons - 12/02/2011 18:57 - Canada

Today, my son and I attended my mother's funeral. It was the first time he'd been to such an event, so to ease his grief and distract him, I turned on Max and Ruby when we got home. He quickly broke into tears; apparently, it was the episode where Max and Ruby prepare their grandma a special birthday gift. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/03/2024 11:00 - United Kingdom

Today, I attended my boyfriend's funeral. His entire family never accepted me and hadn’t spoken to him in 4 years. I had to listen to his brother give the eulogy, and every word out of his mouth about my boyfriend was a lie. They barely knew him, yet I could only sit in the back of the church, alone. FML

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By Chipper - 09/06/2009 00:14 - United States

Today, I was playing piano for a wedding rehearsal. Bored, I decided to pass the time playing through a book of music I found in the piano bench. Some time later the bride turned to me and screamed at me to stop. I had turned the page and had begun to play "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off." FML

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tamoomoo 0

Saturday 9 May 2009 16:07

If I was his family, I probably would have been touched. So don't feel too bad!

tick_tock 0

Saturday 9 May 2009 16:08

Don't feel bad, I'm sure they will appreciate it a little later. It's okay.

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CheezerX 0

Saturday 9 May 2009 23:02

this wasnt bad. if anything it should bring them good memories

Grotesque 0

Saturday 9 May 2009 23:56

#51 - I agree completely.

mattiscool 0

Sunday 10 May 2009 1:13

wow fml's these days suck

aggieskate900 0

Sunday 10 May 2009 1:19

They weren't crying because you were playing the song badly. People don't do that. They cringe. They were crying because it was so touching and so moving that you were playing Papa's favorite song as a tribute to his life. This isn't an FML. Don't feel bad about it. Just know that you helped them so much during this hard time by doing this for them, and that they appreciated it. My condolences as well.

secret_fml 0

Sunday 10 May 2009 1:31

i agree with #1. it's ok=]

BeautyAndBrains 0

Sunday 10 May 2009 1:53

I don't get the problem here. You played his favorite song, so technically it was in honor of him. My sympathies to your boyfriend and his family.

curious_cat 0

Sunday 10 May 2009 3:00

I think that was actually tears of joy for remembering that he used to enjoy that song. So in a way it was a good thing. But if I was in your shoes I'd be really upset to see people bursting into tears when I thought I was doing something good. So you really didn't deserve that :P