Embarrassing, Parents and Hobbies: The cat's out of the bag

The cat's out of the bag

By Anonymous - 30/11/2022 01:00 - Philippines

Today, my Dad found out that like anime and I that actually collect anime figurines. I wanted to hide my hobbies from my parents, but he found out. Luckily he didn't mind the fact that I have this kind of hobby, but he went on to share the fact that I have "this kind of hobby" to our relatives. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/05/2020 14:00

Today, I met my girlfriend's dad, who it turns out is such an anime nerd he decided to overplay the "idiot overprotective dad" character all afternoon, including making the dramatic faces, playing theme music from his phone, and at one point threatening my genitals with an oversized foam battle axe. FML

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Who stole Chewbacca?

By Tate - 16/04/2022 12:00

Today, I invited a friend over and showed him my collectible action figures. He also collects the ones I do. There was this one particular rare one I own, and he was quite fascinated by it. It mysteriously vanished after he went home. He claims to know nothing about it, and got pissed for accusing him. FML

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Let him have his fun!

By Anonymous - 28/04/2023 00:00

Today, despite all my hard work persuading my retired husband to take up sensible hobbies, he now cosplays at comic book conventions, collects replica swords from films, goes paintballing once a month with men half his age, and watches two hours of Japanese anime every night before bed. FML

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Weebs unite!

By Anonymous - 31/07/2021 19:01 - United Kingdom - Coventry

Today, I realised how much my family prefer my cousin than me. I love anime/manga, but my family never got involved, so it was very lonely growing up and I was bullied in school for it. Now I'm an adult, my cousin is into it, and they want me to take a interest in her so, "she has someone to talk and isn't lonely." FML

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Obsessed and possessed

By ugh just make it stop - 01/07/2023 18:00

Today, after weeks of my yelling, my boyfriend finally listened and got a hobby. Instead of getting into something sensible like martial arts, he chose tabletop gaming. Now I have to listen to hours of boring stories about pretend fantasy worlds, and admit to everyone that my boyfriend is a nerd. FML

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Weebo

By Anonymous - 04/03/2022 16:00

Today, my mom walked in on me slow dancing to "Bella's Lullaby" with an anime boy cutout. FML

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Slacking

By Anonymous - 16/03/2024 23:00 - United Kingdom

Today, my boss asked about Anime because her new boyfriend is obsessed with it and she wants to understand. I was showing her some classics like Fullmetal Alchemist and One Piece when she was called away, leaving me with anime on my work computer. My manager then saw it and gave me a written warning. FML

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By -.- - 13/04/2014 22:16 - United Kingdom - Epsom

Today, my dad found out that I'm a member on a bodybuilding forum and decided to join it too. It's only been a few hours, but he's already told everyone that he's my dad, posted that I'm a "total pussy in real life", and questioned my sexuality. Thanks. FML

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By H1dd3n - 01/06/2013 23:31 - United States - La Quinta

Today, I found out that my parents were artists when they met. My mom said that I was one of their best projects yet. My sister, hearing what my mother said, broke my week-old PS3 in a rage. FML

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Functional

By Anonymous - 15/12/2023 05:00

Today, I knew my son was obsessed with Anime, which is fine because he has a job, and seems like a functional human being, but this afternoon he sent out invites to all our relatives to a virtual reality wedding, where he will marry some sort of nonexistent cartoon girl called "Wife Fu." FML

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mike3775 35

Tuesday 29 November 2022 20:07

Who cares? My god, I still watch pro wrestling, collect Star Trek ships, collect Thundercats(80’s version) figures/toys, and buy Lego sets. I don’t care what anyone thinks of my hobbies, it’s my life and not theirs

LSMVAT 6

Tuesday 29 November 2022 19:37

Be yourself my man don’t worry what people think, enjoy your hobby

Comments

Nico97 3

Tuesday 29 November 2022 19:28

weeeb

LSMVAT 6

Tuesday 29 November 2022 19:37

Be yourself my man don’t worry what people think, enjoy your hobby

mike3775 35

Tuesday 29 November 2022 20:07

Rake 16

Wednesday 30 November 2022 6:28

This comment opened my eyes to the amazing world of Thundercats figures. didn't know they still sell them!! Thanks!!

tiptoppc 19

Thursday 1 December 2022 20:53

Somewhat the same here. I own (and built) some of the largest lego sets available! I’m 37 and am totally geeking out while building them. I also have a hobby with electronics, vintage computers and tech (Reel 2 Reel, Vinyl, DAT, BetaCam SP, 8/ Super 8mm film, etc…). Hobby away! I’m also an avid anime, Manga and Huge Neon Genesis Evangelion fan. I staff at an anime convention in the midwest (tech and AV). So it’s not weird anymore. Embrace it and enjoy it! (For reference, I staff Anime Nebraskon)

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 30 November 2022 2:39

You sure you don't have any other "hobbies" you don't want your dad telling all your relatives about? Perhaps one that's very popular among young men.

Jesse Duff 15

Wednesday 30 November 2022 4:44

thisis not an fma, this is the opposite of that...stop trying for your 10 seconds of fame you didnt even desreve it when he found out.

mccuish 25

Wednesday 30 November 2022 8:38

Who the hell cares? I’m not ashamed to admit I’m a brony. I also love listening to Kpop and watching Korean dramas.

protoskore 27

Thursday 1 December 2022 10:43

tell them they should watch Grave of the fireflies as an intro into what anime is

Taurus_ChicKa 36

Sunday 11 December 2022 7:47

I'm 35 and have a massive collection of Ninja Turtles, most of which I had as a kid. A big chunk of that collection is on display in a glass china cabinet in my living room, and I don't care what people think. Everyone is allowed to have their own hobbies and interests. And if you bought your collection with your own money, your parents can't say anything.