Today, I saw some servicemen sitting outside a café, and I went over to thank them for their service. They waited till after I was done shaking their hands before they told me that they were just actors on their lunch break. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I saw a man in an army uniform. As a bit of a patriot, I went up to thank him for his service. After about 10 minutes of me going on and on, he started laughing. He wasn't a soldier. FML
Today, I went in the diner I always pass by and ordered a sandwich. When I asked how much it was, the waitress replied, "Don't worry, honey. We give free meals to the homeless on Thursdays." I was too ashamed to deny it, so I just said thank you and left. FML
Today, I was working at a soup kitchen with people from my church. Seeing a rather disheveled couple, I told them the line started "over there". Only then did I realize that they were from my church, and were there to help serve soup. FML
Today, at the airport, my mom began talking about how useless the war in Iraq was, and how dumb the soldiers that serve there were for enlisting during the war. The soldier at the vending machine near us caught my eye. I mouthed, "Sorry" and he mouthed, slowly, "You fuckin' better be." FML
Today, I went to a café and got some soup. When I was done, a nice waiter came over and offered to take my mostly empty soup bowl. I quickly ate the last of it, looked up smiling and said, "Thanks!" The soup dribbled out of my mouth and onto his hand. FML
Today, I went out to eat. When I walked into the restaurant, a lady approached me and said she'd seat me soon. After a long wait, I saw that same lady leave. Then I realized she didn't actually work there and was just screwing with me. FML
Today, I was going to volunteer at a soup kitchen. I saw a man working, so I went up to him to ask where I should sign in. Before I even opened my mouth, he told me that they opened at 12 and to come back then for my meal. FML
Today, I went and bought lunch for all the people I work with. The only meal the place forgot was mine. FML
Today, I was at a new restaurant when I went to the restroom. When I was done, I sat back down at the table, and idly started listening to my friends chatting. After a few seconds, I realized I'd sat at the wrong table, with complete strangers, who were too polite and/or bemused to say anything. FML
Today, I tried to take a cute selfie in front of a café window. I didn’t realize there were people inside, specifically the café staff, who were watching see me posing, pouting, and flipping my hair for a full two minutes. When I finally realised they were there, they gave me the thumbs up while imitating my poses. FML
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Top comments
jkmartinjk 16
It was a very nice thought OP, they probably were trying not to embarrass you
DocBastard 40
I know! It's really stupid to thank the people who put their lives on the line and get very little in return. Why the hell should we thank them for defending us? Why do they deserve that? The reason you two are going to get thumbs down is because you're clueless ******* morons who don't deserve what those people in uniform are defending. **** you both.
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Comments (38)
uoeno_fml 20
It's no big deal. Props to you for thanking those in the military :)
ashalayx 13
shows you care :)
Forever1218 10
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mario2012 18
English ************ do you speak it.
RenoTheRhino 30
This just means that you are truly grateful for service members. I respect that. Good for you.
Nyarlothatep 12
You know OP, it's people like you who made me proud to serve. Every time some one came up to me to shake my hand, or thank me for my service, I teared up a little. So, even though they were actors, thank you for the respect you've shown us.
dmd316 9
Thank you for your service. So many people don't appreciate our soldiers.
SammyS2012 21
Thank you for your service :)
perdix 31
Why wouldn't you thank actors for their service? They sacrifice for you, too. While servicemen protect your safety, actors protect you from boredom and actually having to speak to your date. Thank you, thespians!
lolwhatthehellz 15
Nah, your life isn't ******. You're a good person for doing something like that :) They may not have been the people you thought they were, but it's the thought that counts!
SWC_Penguin 17
I agree that service people deserve our respect, but "interrupting someone's lunch" seems like the opposite of that to me. Would anyone actually appreciate that?
hunts19ketchup 23
#33, My boyfriend just got out of the marines and I can tell you, every time that we were interrupted by someone expressing their gratitude for his service while we were eating a meal he damn sure did appreciate their words of gratitude.
jaycee1209 5
What came to my mind when I read this was that OP confused them for the workers of (NEST) of transformers.
jh921971 10
Would you pass on a free hand shake? :P