Today, my dad vehemently refused to let me go on vacation to France with my best friend, because he watched Taken a few months ago and apparently forgot that it's just a movie. FML
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Today, an old friend of mine refused to go to a movie with me. Turns out he was sitting in front of me with my girlfriend. FML
Today, I was watching a movie with my family in which a character said "Fuck you, dad." My dad then slapped me over the head to get my attention and said, "Never talk to your father like that." Okay, dad. FML
Today, my dad insisted on having a family movie night. He chose the movies Jaws and Mayday. I'm going on a diving expedition tomorrow. FML
Today, we watched a movie in French class. I went on a French exchange last year, so I wanted to sound all impressive and cultured for my crush who is in the same class. I said that it was my favorite movie and I couldn't wait to watch it with everyone. The movie turned out to be about incest. FML
Today, my boyfriend was complaining about how we never see the movies he wants to see. So I took him to the movies, and he picked which one. Then he fell asleep. FML
Today, I went on a movie date with a guy. He brought his mom. FML
Today, my sister and I were planning a trip to get away from things and visit some faraway friends. My dad then decided to insert himself into our plans. He got mad when we said no, and couldn't understand why we wanted to go by ourselves. FML
Today, my friend had invited me to his home for a movie night with another friend. I had to decline because I have prior plans. He then revealed that they only wanted me there so I could bring DVDs, but "don't worry, we'll find something on Netflix to watch instead." FML
Today, I was watching a movie that had a mild sex scene in it. My mother walked in just as that scene was starting and she flipped out. I'm now grounded. She's taken my TV and laptop out of my room and refuses to let me see my boyfriend because she's sure he's the cause of my "disgusting behaviour". FML
Today, my dad lectured me because my mom cried herself to sleep last night. Why? Because I didn't want to watch a movie with her. I had to go to sleep to be up for work at 6 a.m., and was too tired to watch a movie in the first place. I live with drama queens. FML
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TechnicallyWrong 12
Kidnapping happens all of the time. You never know, be happy with your dad because he obviously loves you.
allplayedout 20
To be fair, my parents wouldn't have let me go to France without adult supervision when I was under 18 either.
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chinanrico33 3
I showed my 9 year old sister up to the part were they got kidnapped just so she'd never ask me about sleep overs again.
kellyem2 20
Americans in particular are at risk for a lot of danger when they travel abroad. Unfortunately, we are seen as targets for kidnapping, robbery and sex because we have a bad reputation abroad. You really do need to be quite careful. While Taken is an extreme example, if you're young, unfamiliar with the language and unsupervised your dad's concerns for your safety are pretty valid.
jujuthefroggy_fml 16
In fact american are less at risk than chinese, french, spanish people..... American are not even in the top ten of most kidnapped nationalities in the world....
ARetardedSeal 24
You will most definitely be surprised at what can happen to people. Although you think it may not, it really does. One can say always expect the unexpected.
bamachick95 9
Although it is just a movie, that kind of thing happens every day. I know people who work in the industry of trying to free these girls (mostly, there are men too) from sexual slavery. IMHO, your dad is right to keep you safe.
brendejafulable 41
Just because a movie was created absolutely does not mean it couldn't happen. He is being protective and kind. Stop acting like a rotten brat child. FYourFirstWorldProblems. Geez.
DoubleDosexo 12
it can happen though, regardless.
bishop2563 8
my neighbor was kidnapped in broad daylight yesterday no joke... so be happy he cares enough to be strict like my dad was when i was growing up. go when ur more capable, and that probably will be *well* after ur "18".don't make the mistake of putting 18 on a pedestal either. I almost was killed getting mugged at a" capable" 18. You can never be too careful dawg/dudette. trust me.
baahs101 4
taken is based on facts about kidnappings that happen quite often in France with young girls
kirdypie 14
Tell him that it's perfectly ok and safe because he's not Liam Neeson
LittleMissShadow 16
I understand your frustration but just remember... To him you'll always be his little girl and he'll always want to protect you. Of course one day he'll have to let you take your own path in life but that won't stop him from being a dad and worrying about his little girl. It just means he loves you allot :)