Today, I went to a friend's sweet sixteen. Since I didn't know any else at the party I was really happy when the mother told me she sat me next to someone she thought I would have a lot in common with. He ended up being mentally challenged and talked to a sock puppet the whole party. FML
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Today, it was my Sweet Sixteen. Only two of my friends showed up, and they spent the whole night texting their boyfriends. After several failed attempts to do something fun or even get them to talk to me, I got up and left the room, and didn't come back. They didn't notice. FML
Today, I walked into my house to find several of my friends there for a surprise sweet sixteen party my mom was throwing for me. Everything was going great until the doorbell rang and a clown walked in. My mom hired a clown for my sweet sixteen. My friends took pictures. FML
Today, there was a big party at my workplace. The only person that was socializing with me in any way was my co-worker's 4-year-old daughter. Before leaving, she drew smiley faces on plastic plates and napkins and gave them to me so I "will have some friends and not be all alone." FML
Today, my friend fixed me up with a guy from her workplace. I'm painfully shy, so I really appreciated it and was looking forward to meeting him, since she described him as very sweet. Once the date got started, he continuously made fun of my speech impediment, until I finally left in tears. FML
Today, I attended a party, thinking it was hosted by my friend. I showed up, mingled, had some drinks, and even played a couple of games. After about an hour, my friend called me and asked where I was. I'd crashed the wrong party. Everyone there was nice about it, but now I can never show my face there again. FML
Today, I stood by the wall at a party while everyone else danced and ignored me. It was my birthday party. FML
Today, I thought I was going to a friend’s birthday party. Turns out, it was a surprise party for someone else... and I was the surprise. Everyone shouted “Surprise!” and I realized I wasn’t invited. I awkwardly ate a cupcake and left. FML
Today, I went to a party at a friend's place. I walked in and noticed everyone sitting quietly in a circle. I sat down, waited for the conversation to pick up, which is when I realized it was a "silent party", as in everyone had headphones on and was listening to music. I awkwardly left after 10 minutes of pretending I was having a great time. FML
Today, I showed up at my brother's house for a visit. Little did I know, there was a family gathering. My best friend was invited and I wasn't. She's "more fun and less awkward" than I am. FML
Today, I spent an entire hour talking to someone at a party. I was feeling a real connection, only to find out halfway through the conversation that she wasn’t actually a guest, she was the caterer who just happened to be really nice. FML
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blinkblink 0
#3 was clearly the one sitting next to the OP.
ScottyD620 0
Sock puppets are quite talkative... Esp ones with googly eyes
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thiswillsuck 0
I'm sorry. I hate it when I have to deal with people!
mylamesauce 0
To #4, I don't like googly eyes D= a lot of people are gonna call me stupid, but w/e...when I was in preschool I stuck a googly eye in my ear pretending I had three eyes xD Turns out the googly eye wanted t stay in xDD To all haters, no I'm not looking for sympathy.I'm just bored and felt like sharing that story with everyone to get a few laughs (hopefully) Anywho, I'm sorry OP, that's super mean of the mom...she should be ashamed Btw #3 I agree...sock puppets are quite amazing =p
ScottyD620 0
#12 I had similar experience with a bean, had to have to removed by doctor
buryuntime 0
Maybe the parent wanted someone to keep the mentally handicapped kid company? I don't see how this is an FML at all.
Britt1995XD 0
I agree.
AnneFTW 17
Ahaha that sucks! But she probably saw that the mentally challenged person was alone & saw you alone so she just asked you becuase it was easier.
RyanYizzle 0
wtf is a mentally challenged person doing at a sweet 16...
ScottyD620 0
#17, He was the sock puppets date, the sock puppet is a player
KillEmAll83 0
Keep your sock hand strong?
Serial 2
lol your username made me laugh
iluvmycatz 0
um hello! Obviously she noticed you were lonely and wanted you to hang out with the guy so he could be more social and talk to someone. She chose you to talk to him because she thought you seemed nice enough!