Love: Today, I was at work when a cute guy came up to me and said he... - FML

By anonymous - 19/07/2012 22:31 - United States

Today, I was at work when a cute guy came up to me and said he liked my shirt. In a desperate attempt to say something back, I said, "Thanks, I like your shoelaces." FML

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pcentral 17

Friday 20 July 2012 9:09

Your gaze should have been directed about two feet higher

Dracoboxer357 35

Friday 20 July 2012 9:11

That's actually a funny and cute comment, all in one. If anything, it must have made him smile. :) Don't sweat it, Op. We all have our tongue-tied moments. This one's just yours. ;)

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notsofriendly 17

Monday 6 August 2012 15:44

Haha I like this illustration a lot!! Brings something to the table without changing the FML.

hateevryone 14

Tuesday 7 August 2012 5:29

You could've just said thanks.

Pandasaurus 14

Tuesday 7 August 2012 9:25

dat shoelace

LalaNY_fml 0

Friday 10 August 2012 1:10

Nice shoelaces? The ultimate fail lol. Smh

LocaHottie 5

Sunday 12 August 2012 5:11

th-thanks, i like your shoelaces! so funny!

Claire83_fml 14

Monday 10 September 2012 19:33

A compliment is a compliment! I'm sure he saw the funny side.

Psycho_Babydoll 26

Wednesday 12 December 2012 5:13

Are you from Tumblr? Did he get them from the President?

CantusVulpis 12

Tuesday 18 December 2012 0:37

My thoughts as soon as I saw this FML, "Thanks, I stole them from the president."

hallix 21

Friday 21 December 2012 15:45

You have a Tumblr, don't you?

lozzaaa96 13

Tuesday 22 January 2013 9:12

Thanks, i stole them from the president

meedernick 5

Sunday 1 December 2013 21:15

haha oh my god im hysterical right now

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