Ableism and Miscellaneous: Today, I went to a friend's sweet sixteen. Since I didn't know...

By NotRetarded - 11/04/2009 02:37 - United States

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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You deserved it 3 869

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Party pooped

By Anonymous - 12/04/2025 17:00 - United States

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

I agree, your life sucks 518

You deserved it 97

Clown World

By sweetsixteen - 22/06/2009 18:23 - United States

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

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You deserved it 5 857

By ForeverAlone - 22/09/2015 21:40 - Ukraine

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

I agree, your life sucks 25 505

You deserved it 1 968

Nice guy

By Anonymous - 08/05/2022 00:00 - United States

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

I agree, your life sucks 1 562

You deserved it 122

Great party

By Anonymous - 05/05/2025 22:00 - United States - Seattle

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

I agree, your life sucks 383

You deserved it 212

Social distancing

By Noname - 15/02/2009 05:44 - United States

Today, I stood by the wall at a party while everyone else danced and ignored me. It was my birthday party. FML

I agree, your life sucks 60 965

You deserved it 11 617

Where am I?

By I hate myself - 21/06/2025 15:00 - United States - San Francisco

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

I agree, your life sucks 376

You deserved it 99

Weird vibes

By Anonymous - 25/04/2025 22:00 - United States - New Orleans

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

I agree, your life sucks 382

You deserved it 118

Awks

By Anonymous - 02/09/2013 21:23 - United States - Plaquemine

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

I agree, your life sucks 41 999

You deserved it 3 513

Mirage

By No date for me - 06/12/2024 00:00 - United States

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

I agree, your life sucks 336

You deserved it 219

blinkblink 0

Saturday 11 April 2009 9:44

#3 was clearly the one sitting next to the OP.

ScottyD620 0

Saturday 11 April 2009 9:40

Sock puppets are quite talkative... Esp ones with googly eyes

Comments

Alex_DeLarge 0

Saturday 11 April 2009 16:47

That girl is super sweet. One for inviting the mentally challenged dude, second for sitting next to him and making sure he's having fun.

aynonymous 0

Saturday 11 April 2009 17:18

why was your mom in charge of seating in your friends party and how did you not know anyone at a friends party.. and also if you honestly dont go meet people

margiemarg24 0

Saturday 11 April 2009 17:35

HAHAHAHAHAHA

rukusrazor 0

Saturday 11 April 2009 18:56

"Sifl & Olly, the Sifl & Olly shoooooow, Sifl & Olly, the Sifl & Olly shoooooow! ROCK!"

amy_shmamy 0

Saturday 11 April 2009 19:35

maybe she meant the person onthe right

mattmag 0

Saturday 11 April 2009 19:53

maybe it was the same guy who posted the fml where he masturbated into a sock, so his mom put a face on it.

Remegy 3

Saturday 11 April 2009 21:00

#39 lmao and OP, maybe she just wanted the poor kid to have someone to talk to (he WAS talking to a sock after all) and she saw you, who wasn't talking to anyone at the time, and just wanted to help. i'm sure she didn't mean to imply that you were retarded, she probably just thought that you would be good with the kid and that you wouldnt judge him...

Floridaguy81 0

Saturday 11 April 2009 22:01

You need better friends.

McD8772 0

Sunday 12 April 2009 1:02

You should have just talked with some people, and got to know them, instead of ruining your time at the party,.. and for the people who keep saying "mentally retarted" get a life.