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By thank u usa - 13/12/2013 22:20 - Germany

Today, I came across a tourist in the street asking people for directions, but nobody understood him. I speak English, so I went to help the gentleman out. He said "Knock it off with the cheesy accent, pal" and informed me that my country is a shithole. FML

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Today, I started a new school, after moving from England to New York. People only talked to me just to hear my accent. FML

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By bnc - 14/12/2013 22:39 - United States - Jefferson City

Today, a kid from my school called me, saying he's going on vacation to Japan soon and that since I was born there, I could teach him the language. His exact words at the start of the call were, "Hey man, you speak Asian, right?" I have to be around this shithead 5 days a week. FML

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Today, I was serving a family at the restaurant where I work. When I went to ask the little girl what she wanted, I was tongue-tied and got "cutie" and "hun" mixed up and ended up asking, "What can I get for you, cuntie?" FML

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Today, I got on the bus to go to work. I managed to get a seat, but an old lady who looked tired had to stand. I offered her my seat, but she glared at me, frowned and said, "Go fuck yourself." Everyone laughed as I sat there in dismay. FML

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By fuckinghicks - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, while going on a jog through the countryside, I discovered that it is actually possible outside of crappy TV shows to have a rifle leveled at you, and to be shouted at to, "Get off my land." FML

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Today, I got lost, and eventually noticed that I'd passed by the same house a few times. Apparently somebody who lives on that street noticed as well, because the next time I passed by, the police were waiting for me. FML

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By happyshit - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I was driving when I saw someone pulled over on the side of the road. Wanting to help, I pulled over. In so doing, I ran over something that popped my tire. The guy had just pulled over to pee. FML

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By anonymous - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States - Westwood

Today, I witnessed a car accident. Being an experienced paramedic, I rushed to the scene to see if anyone needed help. As I assessed the people involved, one of them pickpocketed me. FML

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Weird_situations 13

Saturday 14 December 2013 5:05

Tell him to get the **** out of your country then!!

CinnamonBunny 16

Saturday 14 December 2013 5:55

Shut the **** up, #35.

Comments

tukies 28

Saturday 14 December 2013 6:45

Time to give him the wrong bus number.

Lemurcat 12

Sunday 15 December 2013 6:07

I concur.

wdthompson1 18

Saturday 14 December 2013 6:50

I disagree! I know Germany is a great country. I would love to go back and visit. (Ohio)

dreadbeat69 12

Saturday 14 December 2013 6:54

Oh great. Another reason for people use the "clever" and "funny" Murica joke. Not all Americans are idiots but the ones who are make it pretty easy to spot them...

Metalkitty 15

Saturday 14 December 2013 7:05

As an American, I'd like to say that we are not all as rude as that asshole, and I'm sorry that he had the audacity to speak to you like that.

FlyingPie 17

Saturday 14 December 2013 7:12

Das tut mir Leid. Ich schreie für mein Land.

FlyingPie 17

Saturday 14 December 2013 7:17

Some people are just rude. I've been to Germany and really enjoyed it. People should learn a bit of the language before they visit another country.

XxNightwingxX 21

Saturday 14 December 2013 7:24

We aren't all like that, I swear. D8 I used to live in Germany and it's amazing!

sammyjo06 14

Saturday 14 December 2013 7:37

He never said the guy was an American. There are assholes all over the globe. Regardless, he seems to be incredibly stupid in addition to being rude. He finally finds someone that speaks English and then he insults him before he can be helped.

FlyingPie 17

Saturday 14 December 2013 19:37

But OP's username is "thank u usa". I'm guessing that the guy eventually told OP (or gave some other indication) that he was from the US.

SaintGoobers 19

Saturday 14 December 2013 7:37

I think if people travel, they should know the languages of the country they are traveling to.

aire101 16

Saturday 14 December 2013 12:05

In that case tourism income would fall phenomenally. Whether they like you or not, a country will be perfectly happy to take your money and send you on your way.

FlyingPie 17

Saturday 14 December 2013 19:39

If you plan to visit a lot of countries, it would be nearly impossible to be very fluent in the languages of every country you will visit. But you should know at least some basic words and phrases to help you get around.