Today, I started a new school, after moving from England to New York. People only talked to me just to hear my accent. FML
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Today, I came across a tourist in the street asking people for directions, but nobody understood him. I speak English, so I went to help the gentleman out. He said "Knock it off with the cheesy accent, pal" and informed me that my country is a shithole. FML
Today, and for the past 13 months, I've been living in the States. I've been called a Nazi, asked if we have electricity in Germany, and been made fun of the way I speak with my "German accent", the list goes on. I'm not even German, I'm Danish. FML
Today, a kid from my school called me, saying he's going on vacation to Japan soon and that since I was born there, I could teach him the language. His exact words at the start of the call were, "Hey man, you speak Asian, right?" I have to be around this shithead 5 days a week. FML
Today, a girl in my class introduced herself to me for the fourth time this semester. Am I really that invisible? FML
Today, I decided to be friendly and say hi to the weird kid at school, who was sitting by himself eating lunch. After I said hello, he stared up at me intensely and said, "I don't have many friends. Yeah. Mainly 'cause I've eaten most of them." FML
Today, while waiting for my mom to pick me up from university, I took out my phone and pretended to talk to someone. I didn't think people still pointed and laughed, but apparently they do when your mom pulls up and shouts, "Stop pretending to talk to someone." FML
Today, I ran into a former college classmate at Subway. He gushed on and on about how I was the only one in our class with true potential. Then I asked him what kind of sandwich he wanted, because 3 years out of college, Subway is still the only place that will hire a music major. FML
Today, I got on the bus to go to work. I managed to get a seat, but an old lady who looked tired had to stand. I offered her my seat, but she glared at me, frowned and said, "Go fuck yourself." Everyone laughed as I sat there in dismay. FML
Today, I overheard my boss stressing out over finding a replacement for me. I didn't know I was leaving. FML
Today, I got nominated to sit in a chair in the middle of the gym during a high school rally while the entire school got to throw paper balls at me. FML
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vreid 20
I've experienced the same thing. It might be annoying at first OP but try to use it to your advantage to get to know people. You'll be thankful for your uniqueness down the road I promise!
Miss_Chevious 37
At least people wanted to talk to you, plus do you know how many people find British accent sexy?
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vreid 20
I've experienced the same thing. It might be annoying at first OP but try to use it to your advantage to get to know people. You'll be thankful for your uniqueness down the road I promise!
imyy 20
British people sound smart to most Americans - so as bad as that is just roll with it as you can't help it anyways. Find friends who value you for who you are!
teentee401 36
One of my close friends is from England and we constantly tease each other about our accents. It's kinda what made us friends in the first place. We Americans can definitely be obnoxious when it comes to accents, but once people get used to it it'll definitely get better, OP.
AmeliaPond21042 20
i guess better then not talking to you at all. but still fyl. im sorry OP keep your head up itll get better and youll make friends who like you for you. i knownhow you feel about bejng a new kid
gogo44444 28
If I had a British accent, I'd never shut up but that's no excuse to say that
oiler 21
It gets quite annoying after a while, or you just get use to it..
schreibergx93 19
People with British accents grew up speaking that way, to say 'if I had a British accent I'd never shut up' is both ignorant and rude. Perhaps you have a Mexican accent, or no accent at all. Whatever the case your comment is atrocious.
Keiraquarium 12
Calm down 54. I'm British and that doesn't bother me at all.
oiler 21
@54 to some people america voices can be weird... But how we think that british is weird what makes you think other places dont think other ls accents are weird
DanCastellaneta 17
#54 **** you too
Miss_Chevious 37
At least people wanted to talk to you, plus do you know how many people find British accent sexy?
ShadowStarEXE 35
They won't like it so much when you start calling them 'tea-a-boos'. :)
interesting33 36
What does that mean?
DoomedGemini 37
I believe it's an British version of a weeaboo? So obnoxiously obsessed with Britain.
ShadowStarEXE 35
My husband found the term coined on Tumblr. Yes, #43, you are correct. My husband relates a bit to the term as a Londoner living in Canada. It defines a person who is: -obsessed with Britain as a whole -possibly Dr. Who obsessed -says 'if I had a British accent, I'd never stop talking' -drinks tea not because they like it, but because of the British stereotype (my husband didn't even start drinking tea so much because the only teas he ever found in shops were black teas and Earl Gray, which he says tastes like soap. He found flavoured teas here in Canada and has since become an avid tea drinker. Ironic, no?)
Feklfekl2222 32
What type of accent that's the question, if it's not perfect Received Pronunciation I hope you're not rejected
arano 29
"Pip, pip, cheerio! Spot of tea and all that!"
Lalala579121 27
Jolly good!
arano 29
That was kind of the point...
lchollett 22
Take it as an excuse to constantly say extra-British things that they'll never understand. And if you find someone who does understand you, bam, new friend made.
interesting33 36
Yeah! Just make up new words and soon you'll have coined some new slang they can put in the dictionary :)
ShyVi 18
I'm an American and I was surprised that most Americans don't know the words "arse" and "twat" which I've always known the meaning of.
91hayek 31
Whatever happens a rubber and fanny are very different things there; things could get awkward.
interesting33 36
Are you serious? You gt sent home for that? Or is it a joke?
josh8215 21
Pretend that you have no idea what people are talking about if they mention the accent. Act as though they are the ones that are talking funny. Tell people you love their accents. If the irony goes over their head, they weren't worth talking to. If it gives them a laugh, they might be worth your time.