While returning a long-lost battery charger, Kaitlin’s Dad echoes the sentiments of parents with adult children everywhere.
Meanwhile, Sarah in Greenville, S.C. shows the downside of giving in to parents’ nagging for unfettered access.
related: why you should not be facebook friends with your parents
105 responses so far ↓
#1
aaa
To Sarah in Greenville:
Dumbass! I know you know better than to friend your parents on Facebook! Everybody knows that they’re even worse than the second tier friends who always feel left out because they know that they aren’t invited to your “first tier friend” activities!
Jul 26, 2009 at 10:51 pm rating: +13
#2
marpolejoel
At least, Dan/Dano/Dad/Dand still loves her…
Jul 26, 2009 at 11:13 pm rating: +8
#3
endless questions
Next day when Dad signs on Facebook for his daily checkup: “Sarah only shares certain information with everyone. To learn more about Sarah, add her as a friend.”
Oops!
Jul 26, 2009 at 11:18 pm rating: +27
#4
techimpaired
Nagging dads. That’s a switch. My dad and I chat for about 20 minutes on the phone two or three times a year and we’re good. It’s mom who seems to crave the hourly updates on my stunningly boring day.
Jul 26, 2009 at 11:21 pm rating: +3
#5
QuarterRoy00
Why reply w/ a whiny “DAD!” when with one simple click you can remove the comment and no one will be the wiser?
Jul 26, 2009 at 11:22 pm rating: +14
#6
Jett
uh first name, last initial and city are probably enough to invite stalkers…
Jul 26, 2009 at 11:30 pm rating: +1
#7
Geek Goddess
They begged me to sign up for Facebook. Begged me! ‘We know you won’t have friends your age on there’, they said, ‘but you will have us for friends.’
A week or so later, shocked that they were no longer my only Facebook friends, they questioned me on who my other friends were. ‘How did you meet them? Where do you know them from? Do I know any of the people they know?’
Almost as bad as the questions I had to answer the time I wanted to borrow my daughter’s car for a Friday evening out.
Jul 26, 2009 at 11:42 pm rating: +27
#8
leftfoot
My dad tried me with that. I sent him a card, snail mail, that said:
You know, you could call, too.
Love,
Your daughter who emails you 2-3 times a week with life updates but only gets “funny” forwards from you.
(I wish he would send it in, yet I’m not sure I want to tell him that this site exists. He doesn’t need help.)
Jul 27, 2009 at 12:05 am rating: +14
#9
Quite Contrary
parents and facebook do not mix.
Jul 27, 2009 at 12:18 am rating: +2
#10
Canthz_B
As the father of two daughters in their early twenties, I’d rather see tattoos on their calves online than labial piercings, so this ain’t really as bad as it could have been!
Jul 27, 2009 at 12:31 am rating: +16
#11
Julia
So … never wore shorts or a skirt around your parents?
If they’re new tats, never planning to wear shorts or a skirt around your parents?
Seriously…
Jul 27, 2009 at 12:36 am rating: +4
#12
much to my chagrin
I like how the first letter of every word in Dan/Dad’s note is capitalized, and he went for all caps in the signature.
Jul 27, 2009 at 12:41 am rating: +1
#13
Lucy Van Pelt
I didn’t want to be friends with my Dad on Facebook. I deliberately didn’t friend him. But after a while he worked out how to friend me, and I had to accept it, or risk offending him. Now my Facebook is Safe For Parents – and duller for it.
Jul 27, 2009 at 1:03 am rating: +2
#14
much to my chagrin
Love Dad. Not love, Dad. Love Dad. Love him!
Jul 27, 2009 at 1:20 am rating: +8
#15
JetJackson
No longer can Kaitlin use the excuse “my phone is dead”…
Jul 27, 2009 at 2:33 am rating: +1
#16
JetJackson
No longer can Kaitlin use the excuse “my phone is dead”…
Jul 27, 2009 at 2:33 am rating: +1
#17
sebastian
Dear Kaitlin,
Is the lack of achievements in your life really an excuse to ignore your parents. Surely you can be ashamed of your low life, but your parents STILL love you….
Jul 27, 2009 at 3:13 am rating: +1
#18
Canthz_B
Look what we finally found! It was in the drawer with your mom’s vibrator!
She hasn’t been in there for quite some time, if you get my drift.
TMI, right?
Jul 27, 2009 at 8:53 am rating: +3
#19
claw71
Some tats are really cool. Unfortunately for Sarah these aren’t. Posting them on facebook is a very obvious “look at me” act which is also not very cool. Sarah, you are a douche.
Jul 27, 2009 at 9:04 am rating: +15
#20
Canthz_B
My step-son wanted to tattoo his mom’s name on his arm after she died. I asked, “Why? Are you afraid you’re going to forget it?”
He opted for a scorpion…as if he’d forget his zodiac sign.
I just can’t figure these kids out, so I’ve stopped trying.
Jul 27, 2009 at 9:07 am rating: +2
#21
orangetiki
Daddy! I’m trying to be rebellious. You are ruining it!!
Jul 27, 2009 at 1:09 pm rating: +3
#22
MAMARILLA2
Who forgets that their parents are their friends on Facebook?
Jul 27, 2009 at 2:10 pm rating: +2
#23
claw71
I don’t even add my friends as friends on facebook.
Jul 27, 2009 at 3:08 pm rating: 0
#24
famine
Not to change the subject but what’s with the Olympic rings at the bottom of the first note? Just struck me as random. . .
Jul 27, 2009 at 4:25 pm rating: 0
#25
Silhouette
Nah, he’s seen the tattoos. This is just the first time he saw that she owned a *mirror.* They’re Amish, you know.
Facebook-using, cellphone-owning, tattoo-getting Amish. Okay, fine, my theory may have some holes.
Jul 27, 2009 at 4:41 pm rating: +2
#26
Twitch
IF my parents could figure out facebook I wouldnt add them. I did add my aunt and uncle, but they’re normal people, unline my parents.
Jul 28, 2009 at 1:54 pm rating: 0
#27
Becky
Blech, those tattoos are hideous.
Jul 28, 2009 at 3:54 pm rating: 0
#28
Steve in Denver
OOOPS!
Aug 10, 2009 at 11:09 pm rating: 0
#29 thanks for the geography lesson, dad!
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Nov 2, 2009 at 9:25 pm rating: 0
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