Health: Today, I got dragged into playing doubles tennis. It was me and...

By Anonymous - 04/10/2015 14:20 - United States - Pensacola

Today, I got dragged into playing doubles tennis. It was me and my wife against her parents. I wound up hitting the ball too hard. My mother-in-law, who has the reaction times of a comatose turtle, got nailed. Everyone's convinced I did it on purpose because of our mutual hatred of each other. FML

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You deserved it 2 419

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By Anonymous - 18/04/2014 22:07 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I met my girlfriend's dad at a tennis game. I could tell he despised me from the start, but it only got worse when I played him. He smashed the ball at me and I went to hit it, but I missed and fell over, tearing my arm up on the gravel. He had a smirk on his face for the rest of the day. FML

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By Name - 11/07/2009 04:20 - United States

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By Anonymous - 15/08/2023 10:00

Today, in the middle of an argument with my wife, our autistic son started calling out tennis scores, which turned out to be his way of keeping score of who was winning the argument. Apparently, by the end, it was 40-love approaching server's deuce point, which I think means I lost the argument badly. FML

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By moms a baby - 31/03/2014 02:44 - United States - Loma Linda

Today, my mom stopped playing badminton with me because she claimed I was too aggressive. Apparently winning, playing by the rules, and smashing is considered aggressive. FML

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By just me - 13/05/2012 18:54 - Germany - Overath

Today, I argued heavily with my dad over being dragged to a family game of lacrosse. All through the game, he kept "accidentally" hurling the ball straight at me on the sideline. After he eventually nailed me straight in the heart, he screamed at me to "get out of the fucking way". FML

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By -_- - 05/07/2013 21:59 - United States - Munith

Today, at a family dinner, my mother-in-law talked me into showing off some moves that I've learned in martial arts. I gently did a restraining hold on her. She screamed that I was trying to break her wrists, and kept the wounded act up all night, smirking as everyone gave me death glares. FML

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By fuck - 21/04/2012 02:48 - United States - Lawrenceville

Today, my girlfriend dragged me along to one of her family's paintball matches. Her father is a former marine, and hates my guts. He kept going well out of his way to hunt me down and pump as many rounds into me as possible without causing a scene. FML

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By garrett - 14/02/2019 15:11 - United States

Today, my girlfriend beat me at ping pong, twenty to three. She said I let her win because I don't respect her, then stormed out of the room. I'm just really bad at ping pong. FML

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By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - Australia - Rowville

Today, at a mixed-family game of rugby, my dad resorted to calling me a "goddamned accident" and eventually body-slamming me, just so I'd stop playing long enough for his team to score. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/04/2015 20:43 - United Kingdom - London

Today, I was playing Monopoly with my extended family. When my wife came home, she kicked me out of the game and took all my money and property. When I said she couldn't do that, she said "Sure I can. It's called divorce." Everyone laughed. Now I'm bored as hell, watching everyone else play. FML

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You deserved it 3 999

pleasedie 22

Monday 5 October 2015 0:08

Admit it. A small part of you was definitely hoping she'd get hit :D

khorstmye 15

Monday 5 October 2015 0:10

Hey, if you are going to get blamed for it at least take a little satisfaction in the fact that you nailed her with a tennis ball. Seeing as how you do hate her.

Comments

WitEluded 13

Monday 5 October 2015 0:02

Is your name Greg Focker?

SecundusSecunda 27

Monday 5 October 2015 0:47

I wonder if they will have a pool party next time, and if they'll make OP wear a speedo.

gamerdude99 9

Monday 5 October 2015 7:13

It's funny how so many people steal these from TV shows :)

GrumpyGrinch 23

Monday 5 October 2015 0:04

She was supposed to hit that ball back to you, if I understand how the game is played.

twister45 17

Monday 5 October 2015 3:40

What if she let her self get hit because she knew the would hate him for it. Well played evil mother in law.

helptheorphans 17

Monday 5 October 2015 4:41

#24 you sure know how to twist things buddy

twister45 17

Monday 5 October 2015 6:20

#28 I just simply look at all the scenarios.

Redgy22 26

Tuesday 6 October 2015 20:37

That's a twisted & sick way to look at things....I like it!!!

SashaTaras 26

Monday 5 October 2015 0:04

Just smile at them and say, "you're next."

bibble27 9

Monday 5 October 2015 2:03

Or you could be like, "I told you I didn't wanna play." And cue troll smile.

polishguy05 15

Monday 5 October 2015 0:06

Look on the bright side at least this situation gives you an excuse to getting out of playing tennis with your in laws again.

pleasedie 22

Monday 5 October 2015 0:08

Admit it. A small part of you was definitely hoping she'd get hit :D

lexiieeex3 32

Monday 5 October 2015 7:23

Even if he didn't, it must've felt pretty damn good

khorstmye 15

Monday 5 October 2015 0:10

Hey, if you are going to get blamed for it at least take a little satisfaction in the fact that you nailed her with a tennis ball. Seeing as how you do hate her.