Today, and for the past 13 months, I've been living in the States. I've been called a Nazi, asked if we have electricity in Germany, and been made fun of the way I speak with my "German accent", the list goes on. I'm not even German, I'm Danish. 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
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
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
Today, after I was gentrified out of my rent-controlled San Francisco apartment on June 1st by speculators, which I could only afford because of the rent control, I haven’t been able to find a new place yet. I've been living in hotels off a small settlement, but money ran out last week so now I’m on the streets. FML
Today, while waiting for my mom to pick me up from university, I took out my phone and pretended to talk to someone. I didn't think people still pointed and laughed, but apparently they do when your mom pulls up and shouts, "Stop pretending to talk to someone." FML
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
Today, I was insulted and harassed by my sister and her boyfriend, all because I proposed yesterday. They were angry I might get married before they did. They have known each other since primary school; I met my fiancée earlier this year. FML
Today, it's been two months since I started a three-year contract at a new job. So far, 5 people have resigned. Pretty sure I've joined a sinking ship. FML
Today, I was searched and questioned at the airport for having an apple. FML
Today, it's been two weeks since my parents went crazy with their attempts to save on the water bill. Every time I want to take a shower, I have to ask them first. Let's just say I've had to resort to taking sponge baths in public bathrooms to keep my B.O. under control. FML
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mclauren29 22
Laugh at their ignorance. Or agree with their Nazi joke and let them know they could be next.
allard 14
I guess, when you moved to America, you did Nazi that coming.
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Comments (255)
saltycookies 5
That's America for you these days
AcieMcG 21
Welcome to Merica!
Gromann 9
Just because you're not German, doesn't mean any less of you :D
NotSpiderman 1
My dad is German, and my mom's parents are from the UK/America. I totally feel you. When I came back from Germany after living there for most of my life, I had people asking me the dumbest questions, like if I spoke "European" and if I had met the King and Queen of Europe. They thought that Germany, the UK, and France were all states in one big country. I also got a TON of that whole "Nazi" stick. Though one person called me a "Jewish Nazi"... No idea why. Anyway, if someone calls you a Nazi, just say "Oh yeah, you're totally right! I have a list of all the humans who are lesser and deserve to be wiped off the planet! And guess who's on the top!" Then smile, really nicely. Kidding, mostly. But I feel your pain. Sadly, many Americans are ignorant, self-absorbed people who barely look at the outside world. But there's also many kind, educated, smart people around- you just have to find them! Still, the second I'm old enough, I'm going to find some way to move to Canada. My gf is a Canadian citizen so maybe.... *shrugs* Anyway, best of luck to you OP! Chin up! Denmark is a wonderful place to be from! ^^
MyS3lf 24
I just wanted to say that I'm sorry. Not all Americans are like that, it's just sad that the majority is. Why on earth did you leave Denmark?
SuperDanielNL 23
why would you leave Denmark for the US? I mean I like the USA but I would'nt want to be there for more than 6 months.
AznSamoan52 10
This FML makes me sad to be American.
jubjub86 7
Don't feel too bad, I'm Canadian and they think that it always snows here and that we live in igloos. The worst part is there are some Americans that can't even find Canada on a map. So how could they be expected to know where Denmark is or tell the difference between accents
NeonPopRocks 14
That sucks! A lot of the people in the states are pretty ignorant. Like, I was living there for a year ( Back in Canada now) and I was called beaver lover,asked why I wasnt fat like they thought most Canadians were, and asked if Canada was one huge state in the US.
amberrtuckerr92 5
Why are you repeating yourself? You said this already...
NeonPopRocks 14
I guess I forgot
dustyb90 4
You must live in Georgia.