Health: Today, I announced to my friends that my grandmother is dying....

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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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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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 ubbernoob - 05/03/2009 19:33 - United States

Today, I walked into my house to find everyone sitting around the table and looking sad. I thought it would be a good time to crack a joke and said, "What's wrong? Grandma finally die?" Turns out she had. FML

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Adieu

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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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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Jinxed

By Anonymous - 17/01/2022 17:02

Today, my phone made a random noise. I jokingly said, "Wow, I wonder who died now?" Turns out it was my son's grandmother. I had to explain it because I screamed. I also got to tell his dad that his mom just died. FML

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Foot in mouth

By Anonymous - 15/06/2009 04:48 - Australia

Today, my grandpa died. I called my grandma to make sure she was going to be fine. After talking over the phone for 30 minutes or so, I told her goodbye and said, out of habit, "Say hi to grandpa for me". FML

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Bigmouth strikes again

By Anonymous - 25/05/2022 10:00 - United States - East Islip

Today, a relative showed me a picture of her phone. I also saw a picture of her husband, a friend, sleeping. He looked like he was dead to the world. I asked, jokingly, "Why is there a picture of a dead guy on your phone?" Turns out it was her father, who is in the hospital, and dying any day now. FML

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You deserved it 815

TupniTuptuo 29

Friday 13 February 2015 8:25

He's not wrong, but I am sorry for your situation.

IDontKnow10101 14

Friday 13 February 2015 8:26

Technically he's right, but it's still rude for him to say that.

Comments

tinyrosie 21

Friday 13 February 2015 8:23

Best friend?

fuckedPriceless 17

Saturday 14 February 2015 5:25

honestly that'd be my response too. I applaud his cleverness.

MDoremis 38

Friday 13 February 2015 8:25

Yikes, it might be time to reevaluate your friendship.

ohjoy15 33

Friday 13 February 2015 9:17

@#2 Right? Who does that? For the next few days every time he comes to you with something important... just pull out your phone and casually respond with "technically,______." Sorry about your grandmother OP.

MDoremis 38

Friday 13 February 2015 9:19

@#19 More people than I think we care to admit. People are horrible sometimes.

kaitiekief 12

Saturday 14 February 2015 20:02

Many people can't deal with serious situations in a subtle manner. No need to ditch them as a friend just because they can't handle a tense conversation.

TupniTuptuo 29

Friday 13 February 2015 8:25

He's not wrong, but I am sorry for your situation.

TomatoGuts 10

Friday 13 February 2015 8:25

Well, I mean, technically he's right. But if he were being considerate, he wouldn't have pointed it out. Sorry about your grandmother, OP. :

natoshuh 4

Friday 13 February 2015 10:42

I agree, it was the wrong time to point out that "technicality". I am sorry for the unfortunate news OP.

dimerneckel 22

Friday 13 February 2015 8:25

I think you should have a talk with him about this. Don't let it get between you.

R2Y2 22

Friday 13 February 2015 23:19

Should probably just stop talking to him altogether, what a prick.

persianjr 15

Friday 13 February 2015 8:26

Wow.. What an asshole. You need a new best friend OP.

IDontKnow10101 14

Friday 13 February 2015 8:26

Technically he's right, but it's still rude for him to say that.

corporatescoundr 25

Friday 13 February 2015 10:10

Yeah but technicalities don't excuse asshole-ish behavior...

ZachHatesPeople 22

Friday 13 February 2015 8:27

Everybody is dying. But your "best friend" may die suddenly and sooner. Am I right?

ZachHatesPeople 22

Friday 13 February 2015 8:27

my bad

makkarari 18

Friday 13 February 2015 8:27

They should not be considered your best friend. A best friend is someone who actually cares, or in my case was more like a sister than a friend. I would be careful around this one if I were you.