Miscellaneous: Today, my mom was feeling down, so I decided to buy her a gift....

By NoorFML - 19/10/2012 14:37 - United States - Baton Rouge

Today, my mom was feeling down, so I decided to buy her a gift. Knowing she likes lighthouses, I bought her a tiny one that plugs in and lights up. I brought it home, plugged it in, and when she saw me with it, she said, "Wipe that smirk off your face and get that junk out of here." FML

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By Anonymous - 13/10/2009 03:12 - United States

Today, my mom lit a candle in our living room, telling the family how much she loved it. She then went on the tell us that my dad got it for her and it must have been some cheap candle. I bought the candle as a gift for her on her birthday. 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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But I neeeeed my things

By ... - 26/11/2022 00:00

Today, after lecturing my daughter about being responsible with her money, she got a package from Amazon. What was in it? A lamp shaped like toast. She already has a lamp. FML

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By BbyDelight - 27/04/2009 03:39 - Canada

Today, it was my mom's birthday. I decided to get her a Willow Tree statue of a woman fairy holding a heart. After dinner, I presented my gift. My mother asked me how much it was. I replied, $30. She threw me a dirty look, shoved the present in my direction, and told me to return it. FML

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Excuses, excuses

By skj - 29/05/2021 11:01

Today, I asked my mom why the lamp in the living room wasn’t working. She immediately plugged it in, it worked, and she called me a complete idiot. I haven’t slept in a week. FML

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By thanksmom - 22/12/2014 23:15 - United States - Watertown

Today, my mother brought over some early Christmas presents for me and the kids. The kid's presents were fine, mine however consisted of many yard accessories, including solar lights. I live in an apartment building with no yard. Her response? "Buy a potted plant and shove them in there." FML

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By dude, where's my balls? :( - 22/12/2012 20:25 - United States - Anchorage

Today, my mom and I went to Best Buy for some Christmas shopping. She picked up some presents for me and told me not to look at what she was buying. When we got to the register, she didn't have enough money, and I ended up having to buy my own presents. FML

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By Amazon Ruined My Life - 28/12/2018 14:00

Today, my mother opened her birthday gift in front of my entire family. Two days ago, I ordered an essential oil diffuser and flesh light from Amazon. Guess which one she got? FML

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Helicopter

By Anonymous - 31/07/2021 16:01 - United States

Today, my mother scolded me for having a lighter in my room. My reason I had it? The candle that she bought me for my 25th birthday. I don't even live with her anymore, she showed up uninvited, and started going through my stuff. FML

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By shitty candles - 01/12/2014 07:30 - United States - Issaquah

Today, I dug out the 5 fancy, extremely expensive candles I bought during Black Friday. I lit one up, and was delighted that it smelled so great. My mother then walked into my room and stated that it smelled "like shit". The other four were going to be a Christmas gift for her. FML

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CallMeMcFeelii 13

Friday 19 October 2012 19:10

Holy shit. This is only the second time I saw the actual poster comment. And its even more awesome that it was Noors. Haha.

minorcrisis 8

Friday 19 October 2012 18:58

Wow, nice mom you have there

Comments

WCARlover 34

Friday 19 October 2012 19:04

See if you do something nice for her again...

mercedesfist 4

Friday 19 October 2012 19:04

She may be feeling down because she thinks you are a failure and have bad taste in light houses.

SqueakyChipmunk 21

Saturday 20 October 2012 0:28

Well damn.

melody309 35

Saturday 20 October 2012 6:56

I think a large number of people missed the sarcasm ...

CuriousAlien 7

Friday 19 October 2012 19:04

Aww well at least you were thinking about her, but next time give her a Snickers. She was probably hungry, and you're never yourself when you're hungry!!!!

gregkingsley 4

Friday 19 October 2012 19:04

Hopefully OP your mom will see the error in her ways and apologize to you later.

gregonfire 4

Friday 19 October 2012 19:05

Maybe she would like a heavy house instead?

silbot 11

Friday 19 October 2012 19:08

Did you submit it without being logged in? I think that's why your comment isn't a different color

CallMeMcFeelii 13

Friday 19 October 2012 19:10

Holy shit. This is only the second time I saw the actual poster comment. And its even more awesome that it was Noors. Haha.

Dracoboxer357 35

Friday 19 October 2012 19:19

Interesting response to a good intention deed. At least you cared enough to notice her mood and do something about it! :) Chin up, Op! There should be more people out there like you! :D