Money: Today, a cashier asked me if I would like to donate to breast...

By Anonymous - 24/10/2012 09:21 - United States

Today, a cashier asked me if I would like to donate to breast cancer research. Since I have already made my donations this month, I politely declined. The cashier snorted and said, "Maybe you'll feel differently if someone you love got cancer." I'm a two-year survivor. FML

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By Anonymous - 31/10/2015 05:44 - Canada - London

Today, my mother in law basically said I deserve my breast cancer, all because I declined to take part in one of her "March Against Cancer" events a while ago. I guess donating money to cancer research instead of going on a meaningless march really messed up my karma. FML

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By cancerfreak - 21/03/2009 02:39 - United States

Today, my town had a carnival to raise money for cancer. I ran a kissing booth, when a really cute guy came up paid his $20, looked at me, and said "not even for cancer." He took his money and left. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/03/2016 13:25 - United States - Sacramento

Today, I was at the mall with my mom, when I saw a little pamphlet about a charity for abused children. I showed her and said I was going to donate a few dollars. She quickly said no, calling it a waste of money and muttering that the kids probably deserved it anyway. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/06/2022 06:00

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By anonymous - 11/04/2009 13:23 - United States

Today, as I was walking into CVS, two older men outside said to me "Young lady, please consider us on your way out." Thinking they were hitting on me, I rolled my eyes and said "Screw you." When I walked back outside, I realized they were asking for AIDS donations. FML

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By yawho - 25/02/2009 07:25 - Japan

Today, a customer that I've been waiting on for years came into the restaurant after a long absence. I said to him, "Hey man, it looks like you lost a lot of weight! How'd you do it?" He replied, "I got cancer." FML

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By AbsentMindedBoy - 03/03/2009 04:09 - Canada

Today, I visited my ex-girlfriend's house. I saw her mother and asked, "Hi! Have you recovered from that nasty cold that you had for so long?" She said, "I don't have a cold," to which I smiled and said, "That's great to hear!" Turns out she has lung cancer instead. FML

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By well scrooge you too - 26/12/2015 04:24 - United States - North Myrtle Beach

Today, a customer gave me the dirtiest look ever and muttered, "Goody two-shoes prick" after I asked if he'd like to donate a few cents to charity. FML

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By freamly - 16/03/2021 17:01

Today, I called my mother to tell her about my terminal cancer diagnosis. She responded with, "What makes you think I care at all?" before hanging up. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/12/2010 05:49 - United States

Today, as I spent my last $6 on groceries, the woman at the register gave me a dirty look because I declined to donate $1 to a children's charity. My six year-old son immediately chimed in with, "Mommy, why aren't you helping the poor children?" FML

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kdog333 1

Wednesday 24 October 2012 15:52

that sucks! she should feel horrible now!

blu3r0s3th0rn4 7

Wednesday 24 October 2012 15:52

She should have been slapped

Comments

PhishloverA 14

Thursday 25 October 2012 0:49

Are cashiers allowed to even say that?

Xxlaurahatakexx 9

Thursday 25 October 2012 0:54

You should've said something. that is NOT a situation where one holds their tongue

Phishhed44 2

Thursday 25 October 2012 1:04

Shoulda said, I'm saving up for fish medicine...my goldfish has ICK.

tiff99_fml 6

Thursday 25 October 2012 1:51

I hope you told her that! Someone shouldn't get away with saying that!

PaperUmbrellas 4

Thursday 25 October 2012 1:54

Way better to donate out of your own paycheck! If you give through stores, that's money they take off their taxes, and you're paying for them. Do not donate through stores. Make them pay their own taxes.

rachilio 26

Thursday 25 October 2012 2:18

Did u TELL her that?

jrugg15 5

Thursday 25 October 2012 4:02

You did nothing wrong I hope you know! God bless you and keep fighting!

pinkiewinkie 3

Thursday 25 October 2012 4:09

I hope you told her that so she can feel like a complete a$$hole!

kjb1234 5

Thursday 25 October 2012 4:33

I believe neither is correct in voting I feel like she should be the one on here complaining Good for you. More power to you survivor. The little bitch needs to watch what she says

jcnsmith 5

Thursday 25 October 2012 4:37

I can't imagine a man saying that. It's usually women that are really snarky about breast cancer awareness, but I could be wrong. Then again, if that was a female cashier, it just reaffirms my blatant misogyny.