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)
bushada 18
Well at least they had the decency to tell you
1968Guy 9
awesome !!
MidnaLink 35
And? At least you were being respectful!
spidey_awesome 14
nice thought tho...but on the bright side at least you got to shake hands with some actors.
thief1434 23
It's the thought! Don't stop thanking service members because of this!
worldclassrager 41
Well that was a rehearsal...now break a leg with the real thing...
snowdreak 12
Eff them they are a disrespect to our military for accepting your thanks. Stolen valor. Don't feel bad and don't let that moment make you hesitate to ever say thanks to a REAL vet OP
asherm 15
They shouldn't be in the uniform if not actually on the set, but nice gesture OP
yellowzinnias 20
As an actress, I can tell you, the shortest hair and makeup I ever sat through was 2 hours. Lunch break is about 30 minutes. Even if they were allowed to change (HIGHLY unlikely), they wouldn't have time.
Bcfrmkc816 17
Well as an injured service member waiting to see if military approves a medical military retirement. I want to thank you for your support of us. God bless
ForeverHoosier 9
Well what was in your heart is what counts