By Anonymous - 11/08/2012 14:20 - United Kingdom - Bishops Stortford

Today, my social anxiety hit a new low. I was playing bingo and, although I won, I didn't shout "bingo" because I thought too many people would look at me. FML
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Ozuru 11

I feel for you, OP. We all are awkward.

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MURIKKA 11

No that's a legitimate fear. Personally, I've been known to lunge at/sick my tiger on people who beat me in bingo. You were right to purposely lose.

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Ozuru 11

I feel for you, OP. We all are awkward.

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siickman 7

Just some more than others. :x

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Sir_Crackerjacks 5

That awesome moment when you moderated this an hour ago XD

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Hiimhaileypotter 52

I read this and realized I'm the exact same way....don't feel too bad, OP.

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OoLogicalOo 4

That's why I don't play bingo. I wouldn't want to shout eigher.

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loloalltheway 23

I don't know but don't only old people play bingo? I don't know so correct me if i am wrong. So if only seniors play i don't think it would be so awkward to yell bingo ...

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evilplatypus 38

I'm twenty five and love bingo. The RV campground I used to go to when I was little had candy bar bingo for the kids. Everyone always went; it was the event of the summer!

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loloalltheway 23

Oh sorry never been there but thanks For clearing that up just My mother always told me seniors only go now i would like to try if younger people go as Well :)

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ShyAnn29 14

Bingo can be pretty fun! Although I get too shy to shout BINGO also.

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BongRipsForJesus 7

Not only old people, people of all ages can play, it says so on the box!

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JocelynKaulitz 28

I think a lot of us can relate to this.

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MURIKKA 11

No that's a legitimate fear. Personally, I've been known to lunge at/sick my tiger on people who beat me in bingo. You were right to purposely lose.

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qqaz 6

Today, I was playing Bingo and got 5 in a row. Excitedly I shouted "Bingo!", only to have some crazy person have their tiger attack me. I ended up with a missing leg and a ticket to the hospital before they could get it off me. FML.

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Demonfish 14

You see the last time some nutter send their tiger to attack me, I was picking raspberries, they clearly got the wrong idea... °_•

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SenselessPattern 12

Demonfish, I feel like I'm not getting what your saying, since to me it seems utterly random. Care to explain for my unworthy brain to understand?

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Demonfish 14

That there seemingly nonsensical comment, was in fact a reference to a sketch from Monty Python's Flying Circus. A damn good sketch too :)

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SenselessPattern 12

That makes sense, as I have never seen Monty Python, unfortunately. Thanks for the explanation!

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Demonfish 14

You are most welcome! I strongly suggest that you do, it is truly great British comedy :)

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rikitsumiatsu 11

then quietly walk up and tell the person calling the numbers

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SarcasticUnicorn 9

Then everyone will see her stand up and walk. She loses either way.

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DrJesse 10

20,you're onto something with that idea,sir.

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tinkrocks98 6

That's even more socially awkward .

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Nanael_fml 4

That would cause the guy calling the numbers to yell " we have a bingo over here!" and he'd probably point at them and everyone would look and wonder 'why the **** did he walk up there to tell him' yeah.. Smart move guy

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Slender_Man 6

20- *sneak increased to 35

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Jf770 10

I have social anxiety too, although I've never had a problem shouting out bingo...then again I'm not sure when was the last time I played bingo. Don't worry about it, OP

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CadillacPimpen 6

That's a cool basket ball hoop!

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flutter4 7

5, you look like Snooki

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ebonyirony 29

Lol my anxiety is awful as well. I went to prom with a friend from another school and he basically had to make sure no one even looked at me. I was terrified and cried after.

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Jf770 10

#26, I don't actually really look like that anymore. I dyed my hair and finally stopped applying my makeup like a raccoon. I really should change that picture.

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youjustmademelol 4

I also have social anxiety I don't even have to talk in class because last time I fainted :( I just talk to my teacher. Anyway, bingo with old people is scary, once my brother one at an old folks home and the people there were saying " dumb boy doesnt know what he's doing!" and "he cheated he used his smart phone and went on the internet!"

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Welshite 39

You can always ask your neighbor to shout it out for you. People are generally polite and understanding when it comes to social shyness.

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Jf770 10

I think that would make OP even more nervous.

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Michael_92 20

What if the neighbor stole OPs bingo and OP was to shy to say anything?

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Welshite 39

It would take a really cruel person to steal a bingo card.

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MURIKKA 11

33- No, that would definitely happen. We hardcore bingo players don't **** around.

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PeytonBieda 8

What happens if your neighbor is socially awkward? And the person beside them? And beside them? That would be the best game of telephone ever. :)

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KiddNYC1O 20

Because raising your hand makes you invisible.

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p3mguin 7

I just jumped off a building and got hit by a plane while holding my hand up... Im now In the hospital and my mother is writing this as my final statement. Thanks it's been a great life!

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SenselessPattern 12

You got hit by a plane and jumped off a building and they managed to find enough to bring back to the hospital? I'd say it worked pretty well. People these days are so greedy, makes me sick.

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Reeserr 3

No, it's an alternative to shouting out bingo. Good job being a smart ass.

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KiiwiiRox 6

We're all strangely awkward in our own way. But you'll feel better with a little more confidence. Go on, try it :)

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OhDearBetrayal 25

Tomorrow's breaking news: OP died of a panic attack caused by forcing conferencing in a bingo arena.

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KiiwiiRox 6

Nobody said I forced I said "try" it

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OhDearBetrayal 25

93- Sorry but I thought it would be clear that I meant she tried/pushed herself and then would have a panic attack because of being overwhelmed.

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Michael_92 20

Nothing gets past you does it?

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haleybrooke1107 4

No he wasn't scared to yell bingo because of his social anxiety. where did you get that crazy thought? It's not like that is what the whole Fml is about or anything.

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