Today, I was chosen out of 64 women to model for the catalog of a new clothing store. Just when my self-confidence took a dramatic boost, I looked at the evaluation sheet. I was picked due to attributes such as my "extra large figure and average face" to make below average women feel beautiful. FML
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Today, I was at Target trying on swimsuits. I tried on a medium bottom and was so excited because it fit perfectly even though I've gained a few pounds. My self-esteem was at an all-time high until my mom told me I could never fit into a medium. I rechecked the tag. It was an extra large. FML
Today, I was walking with my girlfriend, when she walked ahead of me cat-walk style, turned around and said, "Do you think I could model?" I blurted out, "Yes... for a plus-size clothing line." FML
Today, while shopping for a birthday present for my size 0 friend, I picked out a pair of pants for her. When paying, the cashier looked me up and down and said, "Well, you're pretty optimistic aren't you?" FML
Today, when people ask me what I’m doing this summer and I answer that I’m going into plus-size modeling, they rudely say, “Oh, me too,” or, “Oh, my grandma too.” I have an hourglass figure and spent hours on my portfolio, but everyone still thinks I’m just trying to feel better about being fat. FML
Today, in art class, our instructor called me up to the front to model for a drawing. I agreed to pose because it was nice to be called on, and I needed a self-esteem boost. He then thanked me, saying it's a great exercise for the class to draw such strange proportions. FML
Today, my boss told me I got my new job because she rejected candidates that seemed "too confident" or "too pretty." FML
Today, I went shopping for a new pair of jeans. I was feeling good about the fact that I was going down a waist size until the cashier decided to discuss with me, three co-workers, and the ten other people in line how she didn't even know jeans came in sizes that big. FML
Today, I asked my friend who is a fashion major why she didn't want to use me as a model for her senior project. She said my boobs were too big. I doubt it'd have been an issue if I were a girl. FML
Today, after losing 20 pounds, I decided to purchase new clothes. All of the clothes at the store were still too small for me. FML
Today, my friends gave me a complete makeover, which included clothes from their wardrobe, to prepare me for an upcoming job interview. I was then declined the position, because apparently, I "looked too wealthy" to need the job. FML
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nerdsgetmehot 23
It sometimes makes me sad that anything above a size 6 is considered "plus size" in the modeling world. And I highly doubt that you're ugly, OP (as your name suggests). The modeling world (and society) can really be very cruel. So sorry! :(
unidentified_sta 5
Beats being picked cause of anorexic figure
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skyeyez9 25
Don't feel bad op. Modeling agencies consider a size 8 to be "too fat." And average looking is not bad. 95% of the people you see everyday walking about are "average looking."
FerrariCake 2
95% is a gross exaggeration. Realistically, about 60% of people are probably within one standard deviation of "average looking". I'd guess maybe 30% are in the "below average range". And about 10% are "above average". Unless you're blind. In which case, by definition everyone is "average-looking" to you.
rekege 18
Who desides who's below and above average-looking?
LeighMoreno 0
Other people? Everyone has an opinion.
5t3ff1k4h 47
46- Size 8? No... I think you mean anything beyond a size 4. You're generous! :)
bakedindaoven 0
why is 6 licking her chops
Lizzombie 0
kinda hard to hit a reply button when you are on a Iphone Toxi.. but i was just agreeing with you. And yes Rose McGowan is lovely. but again i dislike Jessica Fox. * shrugs *
Intoxicunt 6
Ah ok. I just use FML on my browser on my Blackberry, because the Blackberry app isn't free. :/ Anyway, ok. It's cool. I'm actually happy for anyone who loves their body. More power to them, as long as they REALLY feel that way and aren't trying to justify unhealthy habits.
Lizzombie 0
thats a buncha crap..more and more cell phone companies are trying to assrape the consumer >.< you know who i adore :) Jennifer Tily..i loathe her voice but shes very stunning in a few movies ;)
TaylorTotsYumm 10
Lizzombie, to reply on your iPhone, you hit the little grey arrow in the corner of the comment you want to reply to and then comment.(:
kristinl77 1
There's nothing wrong with that!! At least you have a job!!
My2864 1
hows this a bad thing? i mean average or not your beautifull enough to model..
FmyLinNY 0
YDI for having an extra large figure (unless you have a medical reason, in which case I'm sorry), and YDI for complaining about getting paid to model.
sean01 0
u know big is beautiful sometimes.
raaandy 0
your life's not ******, go to the gym
skyeyez9 25
50: I can see most people and find a feature that is nice on them. Like the guy I saw at my daughter's gymnastics class. He is by most standards ugly: chubby, balding, droopy pants, extremely hairy arms and no ass. But he has very pretty green eyes and long eyelashes. It almost seems out of place considering the rest of his looks.
longtimesunshine 4
this shouldn't alter the pride you felt when you found out you were chosen; you have an opportunity to share your inner beauty with other women who may also feel like all that matters is body shape or facial appearance.