Work: Today, while I was at work, I was on the verge of tears. My coworker...

By CoolStoryBro - 29/03/2013 08:23

Today, while I was at work, I was on the verge of tears. My coworker asked what was wrong and I explained that I recently had to put my dog down. He then replied, "Cool story, bro. Tell it again." FML

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By Anonymous - 07/02/2022 04:01

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By Beeh - 24/12/2009 05:31 - United States

Today, I shared the story of my younger brother's unexpected death with a friend. After telling him the story, I looked at him with teary eyes and he looked back into my eyes and said "I understand how you feel. That is almost as bad as when I lost my cat last spring term." FML

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By Thanks, but... - 09/09/2023 09:00 - United States

Today, I had to explain to my boss that the reason I was sobbing hysterically as she told me that I was getting a pay raise was because I was going to the vet to have my sick and dying cat put down. Good news at a bad time. FML

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By awesome - 23/03/2011 00:18

Today, my friends thought it would be hilarious to show me Marley and Me the day right after I had to put down my dog. I had my dog for 11 years. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/07/2013 14:31 - Sweden - Ludvika

Today, I was crying at my desk at work. My colleague tried to cheer me up by saying: "Don't worry, I'm sure you will find a new job soon". I didn't even know I was fired. I was crying because my cat died this morning. FML

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laurensauren 9

Friday 29 March 2013 16:02

That's when you punch him in the face.

mackdeezy 22

Friday 29 March 2013 16:02

Decency: a thing of the past.

Comments

bReLiNg 18

Friday 29 March 2013 18:57

I'm so so sorry OP. I just lost my dog recently. We had a bond, it hurts.

000lizzy000 13

Friday 29 March 2013 19:38

Easy to tell how much he wasn't listening

TheBrochure 22

Friday 29 March 2013 20:04

What a fuckface. This is one to add to the Cool Story Brochure.

asherm 15

Friday 29 March 2013 21:30

So sorry OP!!!

hotPinklipstick 24

Friday 29 March 2013 21:35

36- No need to be a 'bitch'. His puns were a little ruff, at least throw the poor guy a bone. He was probably pet-trified trying to come up with those. Let's try not to give him too much shih tsu about it. 11- Don't terrier self up about it.

Lilo4life 26

Friday 29 March 2013 22:05

Was he ginger? Cause he obviously doesn't have a soul.

Arekushisu 8

Friday 29 March 2013 22:14

Sorry about your dog :(

bott_fml 4

Friday 29 March 2013 23:00

I hate that line. I've only ever heard it being used in person a few times and all those times it was used at a completely inappropriate time and has really hurt someone's feelings. I'm sorry OP.