Today, while filling out paperwork at the dermatologist's, it asked what color I would use to describe my skin tone. When the nurse saw that I chose fair, she mumbled, "Ghost is more like it." I have a severe sun allergy. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was told to rub in my sunscreen because I looked like a ghost. I wasn't wearing any. I'm just that white. FML
Today, I went to get a double conch piercing. Afterwards, the lady asked me whether I was feeling well, because I was looking so pale. I had to explain that it's my normal skin tone. I'm just pale as fuck. FML
Today, I used sunscreen on my face. Said sunscreen was expired and I had an allergic reaction. FML
Today, I went to the store and bought some cream to help with a sunburn I'd gotten a few days ago. What's worse than having red, peeling, and painful skin? An allergic reaction on top of it. FML
Today, I'm so pale, my boss asked me whether I light up in the dark. FML
Today, I got a spray tan. The lady asked what shade I wanted to be, and joking, I said the darkest. She took it seriously. Now no one can recognize me, and I have work tomorrow. FML
Today, I discovered that when my doctor said my new medication "may cause sensitivity to sunlight" what he meant was "sit in total darkness during the day or your skin will feel like its burning off." FML
Today, I was called a wimp for getting a sunburn. FML
Today, after years of difficulty, I finally found the perfect shade of foundation that matches my ultra-pale complexion. It's called "Death Flesh." FML
Today, I went to the beach. After applying sunscreen liberally and doing my best to stay out of the sun, I came home with the worst sunburn I have ever had. I almost needed to go to the hospital. I am officially too pale to be allowed outside in summer. FML
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flashback.miss 28
so much for being professional. Hopefully you told her and she apologized.
lolmigosh 15
that's just really unprofessional and rude of her. some people just don't know when to shut up.
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Comments (137)
Sputnikspak 13
I know the feeling. I have Lupus. Buying makeup is impossible, because I'm so pale even the palest foundation shades make me look like I'm wearing blackface. Damn sun allergy. >(
SolarFlare 20
Nurses must be friendly in all situations, no matter which. FYL
hikari669 15
I have that disease too
joyce71 5
well that was freakin rude
4everbymyself 12
That was definitely rude of her, but dont feel bad, I find pale skin attractive and I am sure I am not the only one.
ShakeDisPlace 10
The rudeness of people now days astonishes me. And being pale isn't bad actually.
Eivana 37
I break out badly in the sun. I have had dermatologist secretaries make rude comments to me too about my skin. Where do these people come from and how the hell do they get hired?
alexsandria83 18
What a bitch! I would file a complaint on her, you can't work at a drs office and behave like that
Ashley_Radke 13
It's okay OP! People call me a vampire a lot because I burn really easily and hate the sun. My nickname in 4-6th grade was "goth girl" because my hair is black and I'm very pale. I feel for you!
Ashley_Radke 13
Also, you should tell someone about that comment because she deserves to get in trouble.
bjdog98 9
Take it as a compliment. Being fair is beautiful :) not to say that other skin tones aren't beautiful as well.