Today, at the DMV, I was told I had to prove, with a doctor's note, that I was an amputee and that my disability was permanent to get my placard. Apparently, placing my prosthetic leg on the counter wasn't proof enough, and is considered "threatening". The police were called. 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 was so happy to finally get my disabled parking badge but I was not prepared for the abuse from members of the public because I don’t "look disabled." Just this morning a woman refused to believe I have a prosthetic foot, and tried to make me pull up my pant leg to show her. FML
Today, I got stopped at the bank by security for carrying a weapon and threatened to call the police. I had to prove my “metal stick” was not a weapon. I'm partially paralyzed in one of my feet and have to walk with a cane. FML
Today, my workplace demanded a doctor's note to prove that I can’t stand for long periods, and would benefit from a desk job. I guess my above-the-knee amputation and spinal surgery scars don’t count as evidence, but a piece of paper from a doctor is just fine. FML
Today, after parking in the handicapped spot of a lot with my placard, an older couple with their 7-year-old grandchild came up and yelled at me for being a lying asshole and taking the parking spot. When I showed them my prosthetic leg, the kid started crying and guess who got yelled at again. FML
Today, I received a $250 ticket when I parked my car, that has the disabled placard, in a handicapped spot at a Wal-Mart. The officer said she watched me get out of the car and walk to store without appearing to be disabled. I'm 59 years old, have a steel rod in my spine and a prosthetic hip. FML
Today, I parked in a "Disabled" space. A woman and her kids comes yelling at me about how I don't look disabled and I was just being selfish. I roll my pants up to reveal two prosthetic legs. She then yells at me that I should have warned her before showing my legs since it could scare her kids. FML
Today, I told a guy he should be ashamed of himself for parking in a handicapped space. He hit me with his prosthetic leg. FML
Today, I was at the DMV getting temporary tags for my new car. While waiting in line, a huge fat lady behind me felt the need to run her finger down the scar on the back of my neck. FML
Today, while shopping, an old man came up to me and told me I should be ashamed for walking around fake limping, and that it's horrible to mock people who actually limp from serious injuries. I wasn't faking, I was born without my right leg and I was getting used to my new prosthetic one. FML
Today, at the DMV, I was told to push my forehead against a vision testing device on the counter to activate a blinking light. When nothing happened, the employee started yelling for me to push harder. I tried again, only to knock the whole thing into her. FML
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Tarlachia 33
Take your leg and beat them with it.
Abdul888 16
Even if there's a policy, an employee should be given the authority to accept such cases without abiding by the policy.
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Comments (156)
peter_petrucci 10
Don't take this the wrong way but that was really funny lol. Some people are very stupid tho
Oppression_fml 19
Long live the USA
Tannasgh 22
Well...did you try an injection of planarian stem cells?
notmyrealname74 3
While I agree it is unfair that the police were called, sometimes people are bound by the policies and restrictions placed on their job. Despite it being obvious to the clerk they likely need something on file in case there was ever a problem. I think the way you feel is justified but I also think that the clerk wasn't completely wrong in what they did. If they have rules to follow they have to follow them even if it means disappointing a customer, when it comes down to it, it's their job on the line, and if they want to do it by the book then they have every right to do so.
Hunthas 17
Make things right! sue them for an arm and a leg
abNormal62 23
Hope you weren't arrested and "the weapon" wasn't confiscated as evidence Because then you wouldn't have a leg to stand on in court or prior to your trial for that matter
Manic1 13
That is ridiculous. I get why they need the paperwork, but it is still stupid.
nope342k 2
Well I guess you should've put your foot down...
username356 14
At least you tried. I am an amputee and have heard this line too many times. ?
chodemeisteruno 3
I would've just laughed and made them look so dumb to the cops. so stupid
zarrganaut 17
What a dick! I'd do the same thing you did, honestly. Haha. Hopefully everything got sorted out!