Miscellaneous: Today, I was waiting in the lobby of a modeling agency for my...

By taptheturtle - 12/04/2009 07:00 - United States

Today, I was waiting in the lobby of a modeling agency for my interview to be a potential model and I was next in line. They called "NEXT!" and I walked in with a smile on my face. They stared at my face for a moment and then started yelling "NEXT". FML

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By amyhyett - 28/01/2015 23:18 - United Kingdom - London

Today, I walked into a door on my way in to an interview, in front of the interviewer and a group of people waiting to be interviewed. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/01/2021 11:01

Today, I went to the mall with two friends. A modelling scout approached us and asked both of my friends if they were interested in modelling. When the scout finally noticed me, she asked if I was their mom. We're all the same age. FML

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By Rose - 15/06/2012 05:54 - United States - Tenino

Today, I was at the mall with my friend. A lady came up to us and told my friend that she could be a model. Then the lady looked at me and said, "Oh... Nice shoes." FML

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By Anonymous - 16/07/2019 00:01

Today, I went in for I thought would be an interview for a promotion, but turns out there was no interview set up, and they'd already decided who would be the next manager. FML

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By QueueJumper - 11/02/2014 00:45 - United Kingdom - London

Today, I was waiting in line at a clothes store when someone cut in in front of me, and the gentlemen in front of me. I shouted, "Hey! Queue starts back here!". He responded by pointing out the "gentlemen" in front was actually a very realistic mannequin. FML

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By Jessey - 18/06/2009 13:05 - United Kingdom

Today, we were having a school prize giving. I heard my name called and I walked up to the stage waving and smiling, feeling rather proud of myself. I stood by the microphone and started my acceptance speech, only to be tapped on the shoulder by the girl they'd actually called up. FML

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By smellslikeahangover - 29/07/2015 02:55 - United States - San Francisco

Today, while waiting for an interview at the career that I've been spending months tailoring my résumé for, I was thrown up on by my only competitor. Guess who got the job. FML

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By ignored - 28/09/2019 00:01 - Canada

Today, I showed up on time for a job interview. After waiting for about three hours, I was informed that the manager had "better things to do" than interview me. FML

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By Groom - 30/11/2008 10:51 - France

Today, I had an important interview. On the way there, I stopped in front of a car window to look at my reflection, checking I didn't have salad stuck between my teeth. Having pulled several faces, I realised that there were two girls inside the car, cracking up with laughter. FML

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By FailMan - 17/01/2009 13:15 - United States

Today, I was walking with my girlfriend, when she walked ahead of me cat-walk style, turned around and said, "Do you think I could model?" I blurted out, "Yes... for a plus-size clothing line." FML

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Sunday 12 April 2009 17:58

That's the industry.

hiandbye 0

Sunday 12 April 2009 18:25

That's the way the business is... don't take it personally. You just don't have the right "look" for them. It's actually very common to be treated like this when you're a model.

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THIS_FML_SUCKS 0

Monday 13 April 2009 8:17

YDI for having acne due to being overweight.

FreedomFirst 0

Monday 13 April 2009 14:57

Welcome to the world of modeling. It's a cutthroat business and NO ONE gives a crap about anyone else. If they tell you they do, they're probably trying to get in your pants. I looked into having my youngest become an infant model, because he was such a gorgeous baby and we needed money badly. But after reading stuff online from parents of infant/child models, and seeing all they had to go through, I changed my mind. It would have completely taken over our whole life and left my older son in the dust. The traveling, the long schedule, the rushing and yelling and people treating your kids like objects - no thankyou.

audiogasmic 0

Monday 13 April 2009 15:52

Dude if you were trying to get into modeling you should've KNOWN they're harsh like that, a LOT. They don't give a rat's ass about your self esteem or emotions. If you're serious about modeling, get used to it.

bassmanchris 0

Monday 13 April 2009 15:58

Normally I feel bad for people who get judged based on their appearance without having done anything. You on the other hand pursued a job in the most shallow industry available. If you can't take being judged... don't become a model. I was scouted by Elite when I was 16 I did it for about 2 years and then got the hell out because although it made me feel really good about my appearance it made me realize how little that really matters. Unless you have nothing else to offer the world other then your looks, you derseved it. Oh wait, even if that's all you have to offer.

dance143 0

Tuesday 14 April 2009 2:05

look at america's next top model... most of those girls are very unfortunate looking but they are still models I'm sure it's not because you are unattractive in anyway

snowboard729 0

Tuesday 14 April 2009 16:19

okay you're clearly ugly... i hate when ugly people think that they're not. get a clue.

rampagexo 7

Sunday 2 December 2012 7:01

Bet you're not one to talk, ********.

Kevlar_fml 0

Tuesday 14 April 2009 20:59

You weren't supposed to smile. Modelling is serious business! :P

takran 0

Wednesday 15 April 2009 18:13

You didn't fit what they wanted. Woe is you. In case you're thick, there is extensive sarcasm above.

Miss_Me 0

Thursday 16 April 2009 2:02

That's what happens, I'm afraid :( It also depends what look is "in" so it's nothing personal. Think yourself lucky they only yelled "NEXT" - I've seen some pretty bad critiques thrown at fellow models who are nothing short of beautiful. Just keep trying - maybe that agency wasn't for you? :)