Today, I tried buying alcohol for the first time. I have a baby face, so I had my ID ready. The store owner admitted that my ID looked real enough, but he wouldn't believe it wasn't just an elaborate fake. He very nearly called the cops on me. FML
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Today, I bought a small bottle of liquor to share with my husband to celebrate our move. It took three hours at the store as the cashier, manager, GM, and a police officer checked my ID believing it was fake. I'm 25. FML
Today, I went to buy some beer using my fake ID, when the cute cashier and I started flirting. When he asked me how old I was, I said without thinking, "Nineteen." FML
Today, I tried to buy a bottle of wine from the supermarket. The scrawny, acne-ridden kid at the checkout asked to see my ID. I didn't have any on me, since I'm 37 years old and didn't expect to be asked stupid questions. I complained to his manager, only to be asked to leave. FML
Today, I got my fake ID and went out with the boys to dinner and the bars. One of my friends asked to see my ID. He noticed my birthday didn't make me over 21. I paid $170 for a fake ID with my real birthday. 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
Babyface
Today, I drove alone for the first time since I passed my test. I kept getting weird looks from other drivers and got pulled over by a cop. He said I was clearly underage and was sure my license was fake. Almost half an hour later, he finally let me go. I hate having a baby-face. FML
Drink up
Today, my friends and I went out for drinks. I'm the only one who's actually 21 or over, and they have fake IDs. Not only was I the only one to be carded, the bartender thought that my actual ID was fake. I got kicked out while my friends kept drinking. FML
Sting operation
Today, I sold a customer some beer. He then asked to see the manager, and told me he was a 19 year-old undercover cop. My knee jerk reaction was to panic and curse aloud, before realizing he was balding, toothless, probably 50, certainly not a cop, and laughing at me for being such a gullible moron. FML
Today, I was pulled over for speeding. When the police officer approached me and asked for license and registration, I accidentally gave him my fake I.D. FML
Smart move
Today, I went to buy beer underage for a party to impress a girl. I picked up the case of beer and went to the cashier, he ran it through without asking for ID. I left the store with a smirk on my face, I arrived at the party and showed the case to the girl. It was non-alcoholic. FML
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barfinghamster 9
If he called the cops I'd rub it in his face when it is confirmed as a real ID
WCARlover 34
I'm stricken with the forever baby face as well, OP. When I graduated from college I had people ask me if it was high school I was graduating from. We will appreciate it one day.
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WCARlover 34
I'm stricken with the forever baby face as well, OP. When I graduated from college I had people ask me if it was high school I was graduating from. We will appreciate it one day.
friedpwnadge 25
When my hair grows out I look like a 6'2 12-year-old. A moment of silence for the baby-faced folk.
samsterling 19
Well, think about it this way: when you're 40 years old, you'll look so much younger!
askullnamedbilly 33
I'm 22 and I still get asked if I'm old enough to buy beer. I live in Germany. The drinking age for beer is 16. I'm pretty sure I'm still going to hear the same thing when I'm in my thirties.
nix1993 41
I'm 22 in a couple of weeks and the other day I got ID'd buying a DVD that was rated '15'... I would have had to have been 14 to not be able to buy it.
MrSassypants 33
#12 and when you're 80, you'll look 60! You'll be able to flirt with the workers and start getting extra bingo time at the senior center!
AcieMcG 21
Hah same, I was on my way to my ceremony and this lady in my apartment building was like oh what HS are you graduating from I replied Blank University >.>
xTommytheGUNx 15
#58 i went to Blank university :)
Mauskau 35
I've been asked several times by strangers if I'm actually old enough to drive my car, I'm short and have a babyface. I seem to be asked for ID when I have my hair up but not so much when I have it down. :(
Zeroace 18
I am the exact opposite, people think I'm older.
barfinghamster 9
If he called the cops I'd rub it in his face when it is confirmed as a real ID
amourmourant 18
Yeah, I would have told him to call the cops and he'd look like the fool.
R2Y2 22
In the US, you can have your id scanned, so it wouldn't take much, even if the cops do show up, just request a scan first.
militarybrat 21
46 ive only ever sene that at bars. I assume op was at a liquor store.
R2Y2 22
49, have you ever seen that black strip on the back of a drivers license?
FMLusername969 21
Yes... We all realize there is a bar code on the back of our license in the US. However, bars and nightclubs are the only establishments that have the technology to scan them. Liquor stores, convenience stores etc simply enter your birthdate.
Juggalette_623 9
I work at a box liquor store. You can either scan the card or enter the birthday. Most people just put in the birthday because of all the conspiracy theories about it being scanned. I was told that when you scan an I.D. it sends a copy of your transaction to the government and another to your insurance company and "I'm going to be pissed if I can't get a liver transplant because my insurance company knows I bought beer in 2015! Don't scan it!"
C00kiesNcream 24
Well on the bright side, you'll save money on anti-wrinkle cream and you'll be an 87 year old that looks 30! :) Atleast your ID was real so even if the cops were called, you could prove it! :)
mjs47 6
I had a bad first time buying alcohol as well... The bag slipped out of my hand and I dropped the damn bottle!
cheshirecat13242 32
Such experiences will make you feel good when you're pushing 30, OP!
YesIAmPlease 4
I hear this all the time, and as someone who is under 5ft tall with perpetual baby face, this isn't something that will feel good to happen at 30. When I'm 30 I want to look 25, not 12. I'm 19, and going out to dinner with my mom and having the server ask her if we'll need a kid's menu is humiliating. in a couple of years when I can buy alcohol, if I was told that my ID was fake and that the clerk might call the cops I would be embarrassed, nervous, and angry. If that happens to me when I'm 30, I don't see much of a difference, except the getting used to insisting that they do call the police.
NickACD 27
Why are people down voting number 16. They speak the truth
luciorossari 8
I woulda waited for him to call the cops so he looks and feels like a dumbass
mds9986 24
Obviously the clerk was acting childish, like a big baby.
Mathalamus 24
He was trying to confirm the ID... If he thought that others an elaborate fake, he is well within his right to call the police. Fake IDs of excellent quality is possible, you know?
DoomedGemini 37
I believe he was making puns
darkaxx 9
Just let the cop come so you could buy it.
Adam_Power58 16
I would go in there again and keep trying, he HAS to serve you if you have the ID
yenze 18
He really doesn't
heartofhannah 28
No he doesn't
Adam_Power58 16
Yes we would , if you have legitimate documentation to prove you are 18+ then he can't say no , otherwise that's like saying it could possible happen that someone might never be able to buy a drink because they look too young, if you have the ID you have proof nothing more you can do
militarybrat 21
Its against the law in most states to give alcohol to someone visibly intoxicated. So no, he doesnt.
mds9986 24
A private business can refuse service to whoever they want as long as it's not unfair discrimination.
cobaltjedi 13
OP is from the US. Drinking age is 21
MariaGiovanni 25
do you have college or work ID? maybe you could show? FYL OP sure you look young but sounds like an annoying hassle. well there's always amazon fresh! haha
yenze 18
I am pretty sure to buy alcohol you need a government issued ID with your birthday on it
MariaGiovanni 25
obviously!! I meant in addition to the government one to verify his age! Jeez I forgot it's the internet and you have to explain in depth what you mean so people can understand.