I've tried to give some "family condoms" away!

[TuttiFruttiWhatACutie]

I'm mortified. My DD's teacher's father died a few days ago. I found out today and texted the teacher to offer my condolences (I have his number because of PTA related stuff).

Expect I didn't. Bloody auto-correct changed "condolences" to "condoms". So I texted a guy whose dad had just died: "I would like to offer you our family's condoms."

And it wasn't even a WhatsApp message that I could quickly delete. Oh no - it was an actual text that can't be deleted.

He hasn't replied and I'm feeling like if there wasn't bloody Covid, I'd emigrate to the Australian outback somewhere and not show my face to anyone!

This is my first post on MN (and it had to be something like this, didn't it?), so please make me feel better and tell me about similarly mortifying things you've done. Please.

That’s terrible and hilarious death aside obviously.
I told my friend I was buying a floaty nazi dress for her wedding - auto corrected from maxi.

Just send another text apologising and say the right words.

Yeah, no I'm not sure about that.

Surely you texted back straight away, explaining it was a mistake and autocorrect for condolences! I hope you didn't just send that message and leave it???

That's awful, have you messaged him to apologise?

0/10 for story
5/10 for referencing a 1980s Gino Ginelli ice cream advert in your username

Your first post on Mumsnet is a joke that's been doing the rounds for years

My colleague emailed the entire organisation saying there was no access for the pubic in the staff canteen.

School newsletter signed off a newsletter during a rainy season with a chirpy "don't forget your willies!"

Sorry for the sad loss but thank you for this thread.

Just message him immediately with the right word.

Otherwise, cool story bro.

Gawd yes, follow up immediately with an edited text and apologise for the unfortunate auto correct. These things happen although I must admit it's best to read important texts carefully before hitting send!

I replied to my manager's instructions once with a breezy "okey Dokey". My phone slyly changed it to "oldie foodie" without me noticing.

Yep this thread will soon become a repository for hilarious autocorrections just waiting for someone to bring up the “kind regards” one

Yes, I sent a quick follow-up message saying "Sorry, that was supposed to say condolences. I am very sorry for your loss".

DH very helpfully said the fact that autocorrect changed it meant that I had used that word several times in the past and so the teacher would know that's why autocorrect changed it. Well, that made me feel worse.

DH very helpfully said the fact that autocorrect changed it meant that I had used that word several times in the past and so the teacher would know that's why autocorrect changed it.

Most people have seen/heard the joke tbh

Hmm...doubt this happened

I'm sure dd's bereaved teacher isn't over thinking this like you are. It's probably the least of her concerns right now.

It feels a bit off to be laughing about this really.

@flashylamp - It did happen. It might have happened to others and "might be doing the rounds for years" (although I've never heard of it), but I can honestly say that I did send such a stupid message today.

Really 🙄

Wow. I actually came on here because I feeling pretty shit about a stupid message I sent to someone whose father had just died, and needed to vent. I didn't expect messages implying I was lying.

If you were feeling so terrible and embarrassed though op why would you come on here and present the story in an amusing way for everyone on a forum?? Wouldnt you just correct your mistake and move on? Just seems like one of those 'I'm trying to be soooooo hilarious' kinda threads.

Well giving you the benefit of the doubt Op, it's not surprising he hasn't replied regardless of what you wrote. Assuming he's given his mobile number to all parents (? not something I'd do as a teacher) you can't expect him to spend hours replying to everyone.

I wouldn't give it anymore thought. Try to be adult about this.

@Kittykat93 As I said, I did follow it up with a quick message to the teacher.

But I was still feeling so awful about it. Some people need things to be put into perspective at times and a reminder that things aren't so bad when they've done something that seems terrible. I'm one of those people that needs that reassurance. And, no, there's not really anyone I have in real life that can give it to me. And I've been on MN a lot recently and thought I'd post on here. I thought hearing from others might help not feel so embarrassed/mortified/like a prick.

Embarssing but understandable, easily done.

@TuttiFruttiWhatACutie

Wow. I actually came on here because I feeling pretty shit about a stupid message I sent to someone whose father had just died, and needed to vent. I didn't expect messages implying I was lying.

Don't take it personally. You posted an old joke and said it was your first post on here. What are people supposed to think? Its nothing against you but given what you posted, coupled with the fact you said it was your first post, it's no surprise that there was doubt.

these things happen irl peeps