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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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By Kurt's Dad - 15/05/2019 16:04

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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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By mitochondriaisthepowerhouseofthecell - 27/12/2018 02:00

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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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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carmel 0

Monday 11 May 2009 10:03

#40 omg. that's soooo sad/gross!!! Poor mousie!!!!!!!! And that soooooooo should have been posted!

Emika_fml 0

Monday 11 May 2009 10:07

I agree that this is not an FML, should never have made it past moderation, but... the bigger question, which no one in the first hundred-plus comments has answered, is why the OP felt that her life was f*ed. Just imagine the situation: she goes to the funeral. Maybe it's her first time meeting the family, or maybe she doesn't know them to well, and what a great occasion, everyone sobbing around the gravesite and her standing there awkwardly. At the reception/repast, she starts playing piano on request. Things are going well, people are relaxing a bit, maybe even a smile or two. The stress of the situation starts to lesson and the OP can feel that she contributed. Then suddenly she starts in on Rustle of Spring, and everyone is sobbing again. And she feels that this is all her fault. Which it kinda is. So yeah, I understand why you felt like FML at that moment. But, as everyone else has said, I'm sure the family saw it the opposite way, as just a kind act on your part.

fuckthatnoise 0

Monday 11 May 2009 10:14

that was really sweet of you! I can't imagine anyone being offended

baffledking042 0

Monday 11 May 2009 15:21

He might have even wanted it played.

AskingForIt 0

Monday 11 May 2009 16:04

I agree with all the people saying don't feel bad, you're bringing back memories of him, you should remember the good about him and not the bad

DankJemo 0

Monday 11 May 2009 16:51

If i was the grandfathers' family i would have been glad you played that song. If it was his favorite tune, I would make sure it got played at his funeral. I know when I bite the big one i would want a favorite song of mine played, there was no way for you to know, besides, I think you did the right thing, even if you didn't know it was his favorite song. This isn't a "fml" in fact I think you win some big points, the way I look at it. Besides, music helps people cope. It is a good way to get the emotions out, and even though people were crying, i am sure there were plenty of people who thought of him as the man he was, not his current state. We're all going to be dead someday. The best way to get through things like that is to remember how they were, and what they loved. Good work. It was a testimate to a man people obviously cared deeply for.