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By nobodywasthere - 12/09/2017 01:30

Today, I rushed onto the metro to get to work. I found there were no seats left and asked a perfectly healthy guy to let me sit in the handicap spot. He refused to because "being tired" was a handicap characteristic. I have one leg. FML

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By myleghurts - 12/11/2012 06:50 - Australia - Strathfield

Today, on my way to school, I was shouted at by an obnoxious businessman for sitting down on the train when a "full fare paying passenger" was standing. I would normally have given him the seat straight away, except I have a broken leg. I showed him my leg and crutches. He still made me get up. FML

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Excuses

By NotAnExcuse - 07/11/2012 05:58 - United States

Today, a woman on the train demanded I give up my seat for her, claiming it was for people with disabilities. Tired from a long day at work, and seeing she had nothing wrong with her, I asked what her disability was. Apparently, obesity is one. FML

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Asshat

By a hex upon your anus, sir - 25/05/2013 16:14 - United Kingdom

Today, I got on the subway with a broken leg. A kind woman stood up and offered me her seat. Before I could sit down, a guy shoved past me and took it for himself. The woman and I pointed out my cast and crutches, and asked him to give up the seat. He responded by flipping us off. FML

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Broke

By candidcripple - 30/12/2013 05:57 - United States

Today, while sitting in a handicapped seat on the bus, an old man angrily approached me and chewed me out in front of everyone for not leaving the seat empty for "those who actually need it." Then he stormed off the bus, stepping heavily on my broken foot. FML

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SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!

By Anonymous - 05/09/2025 22:00 - United Kingdom - London

Today, I got on a train and spotted a free seat. I rushed over, sat down and sighed with relief, only to realize people were looking at me. That’s when I saw the “Reserved for the elderly or disabled” sign…and the man with a cane standing in front of me. I immediately offered him the seat, but he just shook his head and said, “You’re gonna need it after this shaming.” FML

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You tried

By Anonymous - 10/06/2009 04:42 - United States

Today, I offered my seat to an elderly lady on the subway. She quietly refused. Minutes later on a sharp turn, she almost fell down on two people. As I was clearly the youngest in the disability seating section, everyone on the train turned and glared at me. FML

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Taking a stand

By vampyrate3562 - 29/01/2015 12:56 - United Kingdom

Today, I had to run for the train, but because of my bad foot and limping they held the train, much to people's displeasure. No one let me sit down, so for the 20 minute journey, I stood. With a bad foot. FML

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By Prometheus - 24/03/2009 21:08 - United States

Today, a co-worker and I walked out of our office at the same time. He got in his car, which was parked right out front. I asked him what I had to do to get a sweet parking spot like that. He rolled up his pant leg and show me his prosthesis. He was in the handicapped spot. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/09/2013 13:23 - Canada - Calgary

Today, I told a guy he should be ashamed of himself for parking in a handicapped space. He hit me with his prosthetic leg. FML

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By Groped - 02/04/2011 00:45 - United States

Today, I gave up my seat on the subway for an elderly man. He thanked me by grabbing my ass. FML

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evilplatypus 38

Tuesday 12 September 2017 1:56

Shoulda said you lost your leg on 9/11. Make him feel like a ******* ********.

eagleriverjohn 24

Tuesday 12 September 2017 1:37

Was it obvious, or did you have a prosthetic covered with pants?

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eagleriverjohn 24

Tuesday 12 September 2017 1:37

Was it obvious, or did you have a prosthetic covered with pants?

17uc17 3

Friday 15 September 2017 9:47

you should assume that the person asking is disabled anyway. not all have visible disabilities.

nobodywasthere 7

Saturday 4 November 2017 20:39

I was wearing shorts

evilplatypus 38

Tuesday 12 September 2017 1:56

Shoulda said you lost your leg on 9/11. Make him feel like a ******* ********.

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 12 September 2017 9:07

He’ll just lie right back to you and say he lost his mom in 9/11. Mom trumps leg. That’s the rules of liars’ poker.

Akitakat 31

Tuesday 12 September 2017 2:14

The guy was a douche nozzle!

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 12 September 2017 2:15

If you were on your way to work, presumably you were not tired. Looks like a tough call for the priority of the seat. Is one leg, not tired > two legs, tired?

Shabnam Moghal 14

Tuesday 12 September 2017 9:01

Dude, you really need to think before you type. Try not to offend anyone.

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 12 September 2017 9:05

What’s offensive? I just asked a question.

bartsj1988 7

Tuesday 12 September 2017 16:17

It literally is impossible now to not offend ANYONE. No matter what is said, someone somewhere will cry and take offense. Grow up and deal with it. It's called real life.

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 12 September 2017 16:45

Exactly! And nowadays being offended seems to be a popular hobby.

17uc17 3

Friday 15 September 2017 9:49

that's not the only reason to need a seat. balance, trouble standing, etc. also, some disabled people can't stand without getting dizzy but can walk just fine.

Bubbilility 27

Tuesday 12 September 2017 3:06

He could be a bag of dicks, or he could actually have that disorder where you randomly fall asleep at any time.

Ricrad 11

Wednesday 13 September 2017 2:13

I think the handicapped spot is only reserved for people with physical disabilities

joonsson 21

Thursday 14 September 2017 8:05

Any illness is a physical handicap. You can get a permit to park in handicap spots for certain illnesses.

Glowworm56 26

Tuesday 12 September 2017 3:26

If you have a prosthetic one, you should have taken it off and then asked "Well then, can my leg sit there?"

Isamermaid 17

Tuesday 12 September 2017 3:44

Seems kind of presumptuous of you to say he's a "perfectly healthy" guy.

core01 30

Tuesday 12 September 2017 4:35

I imagine two people suffering physical ailments, who probably look perfectly able-bodied from all outward appearances, silently cussing out the other as "not handicapped enough".

LexiD19 26

Tuesday 12 September 2017 4:39

That's what I was thinking. I look healthy and can walk normally, but have many horrible back problems. This man could be in the same boat and just didn't want to explain.

17uc17 3

Friday 15 September 2017 9:51

he said he was tired. and no one else offered either.

Frank De Tank 2

Tuesday 12 September 2017 4:11

I guess he was one step ahead of you....

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 12 September 2017 6:16

You should present the argument that you truly deserve the handicapped seat. He will lose that debate because he doesn't have a leg to stand on. Wait...