Books and Transportation: Orwellian nightmare

Orwellian nightmare

By anonymous - 24/10/2014 13:47 - Austria - Vienna

Today, while reading "1984" on the train, a cute guy around my age and I got into a great a discussion about the book. Just when I thought he might ask for my number, he got up, patted me on the head and said it's so nice that kids my age still took interest in real literature. I'm 25. FML

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By help - 09/07/2013 20:57 - United Kingdom - London

Today, I was reading a newspaper at a bus stop when a creepy guy rested his chin on my shoulder and said, "I miss the good old days, when people would read newspapers together and it wasn't classed as weird." He then walked off. FML

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By Rita - 10/12/2008 04:58 - France

Today, on the bus, a young high school boy sat down next to me and started to chat me up. I thought it was cute until he asked me which high school I was attending. I'm 27, I'm married, I have a child. FML

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By collegestudent - 01/06/2019 12:00

Today, I was reading the seventh Harry Potter book at an airport. A woman asked me what I was reading, so I told her. She said, "Oh, so you have children?" Since I'm in my early twenties, I was taken aback and said no. She replied slower and louder, "Oh, so you have a childlike mind?" FML

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By nevaagain - 19/08/2016 20:00 - United States - Saint Paul

Today, I saw a cute guy at the coffee shop reading a book. Wanting to be friendly, I smiled as I approached and asked what he was reading. He returned the smile and said, "Minding your damn business, by Fuck Off." FML

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By Anonymous - 03/12/2010 07:02 - United States

Today, I was in the middle of enjoying a really good book while in a waiting room. Someone saw what I was reading and thought it would be cool if she leaned over and told me everything that happens. FML

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By Spoilicious - 05/11/2012 15:58 - Singapore - Singapore

Today, I was reading a book in public. Some bastard stranger came over and started spoiling the plot for me. FML

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By anonmys - 18/07/2010 21:47 - United States

Today, I was riding the train and saw a cute guy licking his lips at me. Flattered, I gave him my number when the train stopped. He looked at me and said, "Don't flatter yourself. You have mustard on your face." FML

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By Eimii - 06/10/2009 00:41 - United States

Today, my 70 year-old coworker gave me a letter telling me he was attracted to me, and wishes to have a relationship in which he can 'hold me in his arms every night'. I'm 21. FML

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By touched - 10/02/2009 11:30 - Philippines

Today, on the crowded train, a cute guy called me over and told me to stand next to him because there were less people there. We started talking, but he left before I could get his number. Just when I was about to tell my friends about it, I find out that he stole my phone. FML

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By whymanwhy - 13/04/2015 10:43 - Czech Republic

Today, I went on a date with a cute guy I met at a bookstore. He stood up and said he was leaving when I said that I didn't like 50 Shades of Grey, because he, "doesn't want to be near a bitch who doesn't know her place". He then told me to give him a ride home. FML

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milky2321 14

Friday 24 October 2014 17:39

life of a baby face.

CallMeWindSock 24

Friday 24 October 2014 17:39

Maybe he really did find you attractive but didn't wanna seem like a pedophile since he thought you were younger.

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Demonbrat 13

Friday 24 October 2014 21:31

Finally someone who knows my pain.

vikky538 28

Friday 24 October 2014 21:43

may be that guys has a baby face with 40 year old age...

the_real_dvd 21

Sunday 26 October 2014 2:45

I'm 37. I'm told all the time that I look 27, so your comment isn't exactly off base.

vikky538 28

Friday 24 October 2014 21:43

may be that guys has a baby face with 40 year old age...

demonfacee 14

Friday 24 October 2014 23:04

You know what? One day, that'll be a compliment. I'm 14, and without makeup I look like I'm 10. So you're not alone on this.

the_real_dvd 21

Sunday 26 October 2014 4:46

Yep. You're right.

sayyestothedress 24

Friday 24 October 2014 23:09

She should take it as a compliment! She looks younger than her actual age

zombi3_queen 10

Friday 24 October 2014 23:48

At least you have the book lol

peanutandliz22 3

Friday 24 October 2014 23:54

Preach !

ODST_Panda 12

Saturday 25 October 2014 0:22

where I work everyone thinks I'm a sophomore in high school... even tho I graduated in 2011..

quinny_1024 18

Saturday 25 October 2014 3:11

1984 is a fantastic book! I love it so much!

emmsies 16

Saturday 25 October 2014 5:20

take it as a compliment....he thinks u look young

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Today, I was forced to spend an extra $318 for another plane ticket to Dallas. The ticket wasn't for my daughter, my mom, or my sister, but for the quarter of my butt that apparently needs its own seat. FML

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Today, I met up with an old high school friend who I used to make fun of because he put so much effort into his studies. Turns out he makes my annual salary in a month. FML

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Today, I was late for work and took a taxi. The driver told me he tried to commit suicide recently. I listened to him for 20 minutes, sat outside my workplace with the meter off. He charged me £5.80 and my boss gave me a warning for being late. FML

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Today, I got in line for my flight to visit a friend in England. My mom was there to see me off, and decided to shout "No sex!" while waving, in front of at least a hundred people who will very likely be sharing the transatlantic flight with me. FML

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