Today, I was yet again asked to show my hall pass. I'm 23 and work at a middle school. I've worked here for the last five months, so not only do I look 13 years old, I'm also not memorable enough for my own coworkers to recognize me. FML
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Today, I used to look so young for my age that in high school, I was regularly mistaken for a freshman. I never succeeded in getting dates because of it. Today, I'm 25 years-old and regularly get confused for being in my thirties. I guess all the stress from work, loneliness, and rejection really caught up. FML
Today, I was asked if I had children who are in high school. I’m 17. This isn't the first time someone has mistaken me for a woman in her twenties. FML
Today, I got mistaken for a high school freshman. It’s my 23rd birthday. FML
Today, I was picking up my little sister from school and while waiting I decided to have a smoke. I was caught and was told to go to the principal's office. I'm 23. FML
Today, I was at work refreshing the shelves when a man turned the corner and said, very surprised, "You look 12!" A few weeks back, two people did the same thing, only they said I looked 9. I'm almost 21 years old, and just very short. Starting to get just a little self conscious here. FML
Today, I'm working a photography gig for a very prominent metal band. The doorman asked me for my I.D, which I happily obliged. I'm 27, however I look like I'm still in my mid to late teens. He will not let me in, even with my I.D, and the band who hired me won't answer their phones. FML
Today, I started my new job as a teacher. Worried about how I looked, I asked a coworker if I looked okay. She said, "You look fine. Just like a normal high school kid." I spent the next half hour convincing her that I was not a student, but a teacher. FML
Today, I went to see a movie. While buying tickets, the girl behind the counter asked to show my ID card to proof I'm at least 16 years old. Not wanting to make a drama, I showed it. She took a look at it and declared it as fake. That ID is real and I'm 24. FML
Today, I was mistaken for an 8th grader because of my height. I'm 32 years-old. FML
Today, I went with my friends to see a movie. I handed my student card over to the cashier as proof I was old enough to see it, and he started laughing hysterically at my picture. Then he called over a colleague, who also started laughing. FML
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Lucia_Malpense 14
I'm sure you'll be glad that you look young for your age when you get older.
perdix 29
With your looks, you can go online and meet lots of guys in their mid 30's. Work it, girl!
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Comments (118)
Lucia_Malpense 14
I'm sure you'll be glad that you look young for your age when you get older.
oj101 33
She won't have to spend much money on plastic surgery when she's older. That is definitely a plus for sure.
browneyedgirl52 13
Yeah, could be worse. You could look 23 at age 13. Don't complain.
sens3sfailing 24
nobody has to spend money on plastic surgery unless it's life saving, reconstructive surgery or just to help you feel normal again after a traumatic accident. Recreational plastic surgery just to do it is stupid. I don't get why people have such a hard time embracing who they are sometimes. I feel like they just need a hug and to be told they are beautiful :(
ilovemarkhoppus 14
Nobody likes you when you're 23.
Pix3lJunk 12
#50 Most of them are superficial people.
Pix3lJunk 12
#61 I got your reference. lol
oj101 33
I understand #50. However plastic surgery is a legitimate option for those who wish to look and feel more attractive, which translates into a more attractive and confident personality. People know if they are attractive or not- and sometimes they want to take control of the situation.
HollyDolly660 8
I agree with 70. I think if you have just one butchered feature that you do not feel comfortable with or are mocked frequently for it, surgery is a legitimate option. For example, severely disproportional breast sizes, a nose like Toucan Sam, etc....
ichliebekekse 11
61- Blink 182 reference XD
GRgoldfish 19
I agree. I'm 22 and I still look young enough to pass as a teenager.
CheeseHater 23
#64, No actually most are people with low self-esteem.
mydadpulledout 17
I get carded all the time for renting /buying 'R' rated movies and I'll be 24 in two weeks. It's annoying as hell, and I can also say it gets old when people say I'll be thankful when I'm older. When I'm older, I'll hopefully already have a family and wont need to worry about looks, but few people want to date a grown man that looks 15.
CsHx 16
At least you'll age slower right?
Cairo_Sanchez 8
They could just be ******* with you
shellykjelly 26
Maybe OP won't age at all, maybe she is a time lord??
thetwinprincess 5
In 20 years you will probably be glad you look so young :)
I_iz_B_a_troll 23
She can date Edward for twice as long as that Bella girl! It'd be like the old sparkly fairytale love story but double the fun...
allsmilesnow88 5
Maybe some makeup & consider redoing your wardrobe???
smitherz22 1
And you're dyslexic too
perdix 29
With your looks, you can go online and meet lots of guys in their mid 30's. Work it, girl!
Dblocker 18
You don't need to look young to meet guys online or even be a girl for that matter.
perdix 29
#9, hell, you don't even need to be a human being or a even a living organism; you could be a computer program that passes the Turing Test!
Dblocker 18
Sad but very true.
freshberries22 17
Op can go online for dating or start a new career with Chris Hansen on "To Catch a Predator," a job in which op will be valued and not forgotten by her coworkers. In all seriousness op there's nothing wrong with looking young and trust me you will enjoy your youthful looks when you're pushing 40.
lectricpharaoh 9
#14: You don't even need to make it that complicated. You're overestimating the intelligence of people on the interwebz.
theballetdancer 5
Think of it, you'll look so young when everyone else is old!
BlowinChronic 18
Everyone will be old, some may just LOOK younger :P
kotana191 8
is that a compliment or an insult? you look young, but childish?
sunkissedluster 20
Take it as a complimentary.
sarahshanghai 9
Compliment. Complimentary is a math term or free.
sunkissedluster 20
Gee, thanks. I know what it means, it's just my autocorrect ******* me. God damned Nazis.
DocBastard 38
Please oh please explain how autocorrect magically added "ary" to the end of your word. You made a mistake, so just own it and ******* learn from it.
sarahshanghai 9
Thank you! Besides, there's a little button you can press to turn autocorrect off, and honestly it would save mankind a shitload of time.
sunkissedluster 20
Pretty sure men aren't the only people that read the comments... And you knew what I meant, so shut it, sweety. I'm done with you.
igive 29
The fact that you believe "mankind" only applies to men further proves their point. Try not to sound so condescending when attempting to justify your mistakes.
botanistjessica 24
In defense of sunkissedluster, I too have had my phone edit words to be plural or verb/adjective/whatever-itized. However, I do not condone her over-defensiveness.
mistercrow 9
A complimentary is better than a compliment anyways. :)
DocBastard 38
45 - There IS no defence of Sunkissedluster.
your_face 15
Actually, the math term is spelled differently: "complementary."
SillyGirl4602 23
36, I agree with doc, you made a mistake now own up to it. Do u really think mankind only refers to men?
Charleybelle 14
Lol at hormonal 17 year olds. Also please tell me you don't actually think the term "mankind" specifies only men...or I will lose all faith in humanity
emh86 14
I like turtles
Seany_93 18
Haha i like this chick shes feisty, i agree **** autocorrect turn that shit off broe :)
sarahshanghai 9
Oh you're right. That's my mistake.
sarahshanghai 9
You should start asking them for their hall passes.
skittlestrailmix 14
Best approach by far.