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
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
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
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
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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NYGiants1925 22
Should have let him call the cops
easilyboredone 8
I'm 22 almost 23, with long hair I look 12 but with short hair I look 16. I know your pain.
golden23 10
If you got scared by the threat of having the cops called when you were doing nothing wrong then maybe you shouldn't be buying alcohol
heartofhannah 28
The FML doesn't mention anything about OP getting scared. I took it as he was more annoyed than anything.
mads_fml 7
It is a hassle, though, and feels humiliating. As a short baby-faced person as well this is my worst nightmare but it's not on a fear of cops.
Croooow 11
Grow facial hair. I'm 27, but I look mid-teens without my beard.
TreeTreeMan 23
This is my life. I look 20 with my beard and 14 without it.
SecundusSecunda 27
Eh, some people don't "grow" facial hair like others He could be patchy and look utterly ridiculous
AndesFults 13
What if OP is a female? I didn't gather gender from the post..?
Dynosaur_dollie 38
There's a gender symbol right beside op's name up top. However a guy I know is 30 and still gets ID'd because of his baby face and growing facial hair is not an option for him because he can go months without shaving and have a bit of preach fuzz... some guys it just doesn't grow.
Nabexis 9
There isn't on mobile, as far as I can see. So...people like mead the person you're replying to can't actually see what gender OP is.
Dynosaur_dollie 38
I'm on my mobile too and I see the symbol right beside op's name. I'm an on the android app currently.
OnlySkyrimStays 11
Had the same problem all my life. Aged 18, look about 10, had the police called on me when trying to buy alcohol for the first time too.
arkh_angel 16
Threatening to call the cops is the ultimate verification mechanism to deter people with fake ID. Next time just look relax and say "Sure, go ahead, I have time my date's only expected in two hours...".
The_Ikon211 11
should've just took your business elsewhere. No big deal.
Sathane 21
So? Let him call the cops if it's legit ID.
blueeyedcutie21 8
This happened to me my first time buying alcohol. Literally exact same.
Alexandria79 22
ok I was 30 and still getting carded for alcohol AND rated R movies but most people apologized for carding me. My advice is to marry someone 5-6 yrs older. People still look to card me in my 30s then they see my husband with me and stop. seriously. it's can I see your...*sees hubby* oh nevermind. works for everything.
XxDanno316xX 27
This has to be the worst advice I've ever read on fml. Marry someone because they are 5-6 years older? To avoid getting a card check? Please don't encourage people to do dumb things :)
heartofhannah 28
The ****?