Today, I was shopping with my friends and I got asked by a man if I could be in one of his commercials. I obviously said yes without thinking twice. I then found out that he wanted me to be the before picture for an acne control moisturizer. FML
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Today, I discovered I am the "before picture" in an internet weight loss advert. FML
Today, at my job in a chemists, I had a customer ask me which acne cream I would recommend. I picked up the brand I use and told her that I've been using it for a year now. After pausing to stare at my face for a second, she thanked me and picked up the competing brand instead. FML
Today, I got in line at the grocery store. The woman in front of me looked right at me, turned to her friend, and said "That reminds me, I forgot to get acne cream." FML
Today, a woman at the crowded mall stopped me and told me loudly that if I bought her product it would get rid of my acne. FML
Today, my workplace had a big employee photoshoot for an ad campaign. I was there all of 30 seconds before the photographer said, "What the fuck? Look guys, this ain't an ad for facial abortions." He then asked me and another colleague to step out of the shot. FML
Today, I had a lady come up to me in a store just to tell me how bad my acne was and what remedies I should use. I got so embarrassed, all I could say was, "OK" and, "Thank you" until she left me alone. FML
Today, I went to the mall with two friends. A modelling scout approached us and asked both of my friends if they were interested in modelling. When the scout finally noticed me, she asked if I was their mom. We're all the same age. FML
Today, I discovered that a company has been using a photo of me for one of those "she lost 50 pounds" online ads. I'm the "before" photo. FML
Today, the creepy skin care guy at the mall with the heavy accent asked me if I was pregnant. When I said no he replied "Oh, too many donuts then?" FML
Today, I was in the Student Union when a man a came up to me and asked if I wanted to be in a study to see how men acted differently when working with attractive women. Flattered and taken aback, I agreed. He then told me I would be part of the control group to see how they act around plain looking women. FML
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msw52 0
Those "before" pictures usually have "after" pictures to go with them.... So on the bright side, maybe you could get some free skin care products out of the deal as well?
Mistress_Puppy 0
Wow but um....at least you can get paid for it. I would have been a little hurt but once he showed me that check, I've been alright about it. xDD
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sucks2byou522 0
dude totally do this! everyone has or has had acne; it's just a fact of life. this is a blessing because you are going to get rid of your acne problem and simultaneously get on TV to get noticed by acting scouts (if that's what you're interested in)
Sulk 0
Your readiness to say yes is telling. Anyway, bad skin plagues a lot of people. It's fiendishly easy to combat, though - given that you haven't an actual medical condition like acne etc etc. Avoid a shitty diet and use good products. You'll feel and look the better for it too. If you're an anti-capitalist hippie, you can make your own products at home, also. Happy steaming.
kjia 0
Hey, this could be a good thing! Maybe you can get some of that acne stuff for free if you're in the commercial. I would've been glad if I were in your position - I too have bad acne.
xx_hayleyy 0
i have bad acne tooo, dont worryy about it :p think about it this way, you were picked for this commerical probably because you were the prettiest person in the mall with acne that they could find.! :)
xx_hayleyy 0
i have bad acne tooo, dont worryy about it :p think about it this way, you were picked for this commerical probably because you were the prettiest person in the mall with acne that they could find.! :)
PTERONOPHOBIA 0
Wow the people telling the OP to wash her face are realllll winners. Not all people get acne from being *~*~*~dirty~**~*~
kgb121 0
Agreed with #17, I wash my face twice a day with medicated soap, use prescription topical lotion, take a prescribed supplement, don't eat junk food, don't drink pop...and I still break out occasionally! So, acne is NOT "fiendishly easy to combat", especially when it's genetic.
thebootyfaerie 0
At everyone saying "Wash your face!" ... seriously? Overwashing makes acne worse. Twice a day with mild cleanser and no scrubbing, and then a non-comedogenic moisturizer!
WishinMasterMind 0
beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder i find you sweet and charming!
chea_chea 0
that wouldnt be the end of the world, if you can get paid to get your skin cleared up...it sounds like it would be worth it. And what people say about acne being easy to get rid of just by being clean couldnt be more wrong...It's pretty miserable if you're prone to it, this is coming from almost 4 straight years of on-and-off breakouts and I'm only now starting to clear up for good....Atleast I hope so.