Miscellaneous: Today, one of my friends made it to school. He has been sick...

By Anonymous - 11/02/2016 01:15 - United States - Jacksonville

Today, one of my friends made it to school. He has been sick recently, missing days out of the week. When I saw him, I greeted him with, "Were you dying yesterday?" Apparently he wasn't, but his grandmother really did. FML

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By Pain - 24/02/2024 15:00 - United States

Today, I saw an old friend while out and about. Since I don't leave the house very often, my friend was surprised to see me in person. He jokingly asked if someone was dying, and I cried in response. I was in fact going to the hospital to say goodbye to my grandma. FML

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Brain freeze

By Anonymous - 13/06/2024 07:00 - United States

Today, I work at a hospice center. At 3AM, a call just went out to a man's family to come because he was dying. I didn't realize that this man was my old friend's grandpa. When I saw her, I smiled really big and said, "Hey! Great to see you!" Her grandpa was ACTIVELY DYING. Stupid stupid stupid. FML

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Foot in mouth

By Noname - 24/02/2009 05:05 - United States

Today, one of my closest friends and I got into a fight. She ended the conversation with, "My grandma just had a stroke. Bye." I didn't believe her so I replied "That's great. Bye." Turns out her Grandma is in the hospital in critical condition. FML

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By Dartfrogger - 12/02/2015 19:16 - United States - Salt Lake City

Today, I announced to my friends that my grandmother is dying. My best friend pulled out his phone and casually announced, "Technically, everyone is dying." FML

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By cmolloy - 21/12/2011 14:40 - Ireland

Today, I texted a friend offering my condolences over the death of his grandfather. He hadn't been told his grandfather had died yet. FML

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Not funny

By Anonymous - 09/10/2015 18:02 - United States - Colorado Springs

Today, while having lunch with my grandparents, my grandpa's eyes glazed over, his head fell and he slumped in his chair. I started panicking and almost cried, thinking he was dead. Then he laughed and said "Just kidding. I'm fine." FML

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By TheFatOne - 31/08/2014 19:27 - United States

Today, I had to cancel my plans to go see my grandma, because I wasn't feeling too well. I called her to apologize, but she had trouble remembering who I was. When I told her my name, she said "Oh, the FAT one." Yes grandma, the fat one. FML

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By WronglySad619 - 26/01/2011 10:31 - United States

Today, after mourning and making my girlfriend cancel her big birthday party, I found out my grandma didn't actually die. FML

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Nice try

By Anonymous - 20/03/2023 23:00 - United States - New York

Today, I told my boss that my grandma died to get a day off work, but then my grandma showed up at the office looking for me because she wanted to go shopping. FML

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By Ravhi Karia - 03/04/2015 13:41 - United Kingdom - Milton Keynes

Today, I went to see my ill granddad in hospital. I saw lots of doctors around his bed, and they pronounced him dead, so I ran out crying. A little later, I found out that my granddad had been moved, and it was a different man in his bed. FML

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cheeeksss 29

Thursday 11 February 2016 11:09

That's honestly a terrible way to greet someone, bro :

MikaykayUnicorn 36

Thursday 11 February 2016 14:51

My friends say it to me all the time because I'm always absent. I can see how OP would too if they're close friends. Just bad timing.

Comments

Onigori 14

Thursday 11 February 2016 14:27

Oof. My condolences to your friend and I hope he wasn't too upset with you.

Calingaladha 21

Thursday 11 February 2016 15:07

The best thing you can do is offer your support and apologize, even though you meant no harm by saying it.

moodyreallyrocks 27

Thursday 11 February 2016 15:11

He probably knew that you didn't know OP. Don't stress over it, just apologize and give your condolences..

cm0112 11

Thursday 11 February 2016 17:31

Just apologize Op he should understand.

corky1992 33

Thursday 11 February 2016 17:42

You didn't know so don't beat yourself up too bad but at least now you know greeting someone that way probably isn't the best.

allforfun 23

Thursday 11 February 2016 20:08

OOPS!

kowsee 22

Thursday 11 February 2016 20:10

I think we have all made a bad joke like that... Like saying 'omg you gave me a heart attack' when someone recently died of a heart attack :/

harleyquinnxx 17

Thursday 11 February 2016 23:47

Although I realize you were joking, you should always ask if they're okay before making jokes like that.

wonandonly 11

Friday 12 February 2016 6:55

Yeah, I'll have to go with #7 on this one. I'm pretty sure OP's gesture was just another way of saying "whaaazzup" to his friend. But yet, still unfortunate for both sides

revolvearoundme 15

Friday 12 February 2016 15:30

Ah lifes awkward moments. As long as you said something like, oh I'm sorry to hear that, after it's okay. You can be expected to know everything about everyone all the time. One of my coworkers when I was fairly new was joking around one day and said something like, ...Hey it's not like they can prove you killed your wife haha. Speaking of your wife, what does she do anyways? He didn't know so I told him "My wife is dead." I have never seen a human soul so full of joy transform into terror so fast in my life.