By Mr.Viola - 20/06/2010 06:42 - United States

Today, my future father-in-law, a respectable New England gentleman, bought me an $8,000 viola and bow for our engagement. I was so surprised that I spit a glass of wine from a 60 year old bottle all over his custom-tailored suit. He was not happy. FML
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WannabeJew 0

Wow, I can't believe all the bitchy, whiny people. So what if his fiancee's family seems loaded? That seems to be the point. He's trying to fit in and he made a huge social gaffe. I get the feeling he's a bit overwhelmed and awed by the sudden shift in social status (hence, mentioning the money) and now he's completely embarrassed. Your snide comments only show your envy and pettiness, methinks. OP, that blows. I've had similar issues. My best friend's family is way above mine in social standing; we're 5 generations blue collar and his family errs on the white collar side. I've done some things I didn't realize were rude and he had to correct me later. Luckily, his mom and stepdad are understanding. People seem to forget the relativity of FMLs. This is an FML for him, even if others believe it's only his whining. He was surprised and acted reflexively. It's not like he intentionally did something stupid.

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Tadeusz_fml 5

I feel sorry for people who comment on girls' pictures on FML and call it hitting.

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Tadeusz_fml 5

"I do say, I believe I was just spat upon with my wine that is as old as me." "I must say, I am quite unpleased with you." Actually, it would be more like this: "I say, I do believe you just spat on me with my own wine that is as old as I*. I must say, I am quite displeased with you." Not that he'd say something. A stern look of digsut is all that is required. *As I, because it's an abbreviation, if you will, for 'as I am,' as opposed to 'as me n/a'.

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emopinback 0

its happen to me just not after n 8000 $ present i feel for u tho

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Taurus_ChicKa 36

That sucks, but really YDI for reacting in that way; it was nice of him to do that for you and sure you would be surprised, but how hard is it to swallow?

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Rick_S 3

Let's recap here. You're marrying into a family that can afford stuff like $8,000 violins, 60 year old bottles of wine, and custom tailored suits. You're life is f'ed how, exactly?

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boatkicker 4

Because it's not OPs money. Having rich family members doesn't mean that you are rich yourself. My step-grandfather is extremely wealthy, but he doesn't just give it away to everyone. Marrying into his family is no different than marrying into a family who has no money. It's his and he earned it.

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MrJangles 0

ydi for being a gay ass English tea drinking dickmongel

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pinksyringes 0

swallow don't spit.

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lolalovesyou 0

Only $8,000? Holy freak, I'm 13 and my viola was wayyyy more than that. He sounds cheap.

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RoxyRaccoon 4

I'm 16 and my viola cost $60. I agree with ktbird, you're a spoiled brat.

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cherylface 13

And you can look at that ridiculously expensive, yet useless viola for hours when you hit your next growth spurt and need a larger size.

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viola2005 0

Agree with 128. And yes, chances are that you will grow out of your viola's size. Yay more money wasted! Although since $8000 violas are cheap to you, I don't think you'd care.

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