Transportation: Today, on my way out of the subway station, I noticed an older...

By yaa - 26/05/2009 22:35 - Canada

Today, on my way out of the subway station, I noticed an older woman standing at the bottom of a flight of stairs with a large cart. I went up to her and asked if she needed help getting it up the stairs. She looks me up and down and says, "No, not from you." FML

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By arghh - 29/09/2009 09:43 - Australia

Today, I was on a tram and I noticed an older lady having trouble getting down the stairs. I immediately got up to help her, dropping my bag on the seat accidentally. As I went to get back on the tram, the doors closed. FML

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Pounce 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:08

She may have meant it like you were thin/looked frail. I don't think she was personally insulting you. It was still nice of you to offer though!

Snodes 0

Tuesday 19 April 2011 5:40

maybe the old lady wanted a strong guy to help her up

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pickwick716 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:07

be less awkward

losergirl 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:07

awkwarddddd. also, props to #1 for not calling "FIRST"

Carlie_McCartney 1

Saturday 6 November 2010 21:16

I agree. thank you, #1(:

nwc020 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:07

ouch

Pounce 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:08

She may have meant it like you were thin/looked frail. I don't think she was personally insulting you. It was still nice of you to offer though!

Snodes 0

Tuesday 19 April 2011 5:40

maybe the old lady wanted a strong guy to help her up

TNEBlover 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:08

oh burn by an old lady fyl haha!

ewwthatsucks 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:08

if your gonna try be nice and she shoots you down- her loss

baby_love 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:09

weird old people, who cares you tried being nice that's all that matters :]

joooj_fml 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:09

didja slap the bitch up

LifeIsUnlegit 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:10

Wow, she should appreciate your desire to help you. Did she end up dropping all her shit once she got to the top? Haha.

darkening_abyss 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:13

thats one mean grandma

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