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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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)
GhostChickens 17
Some people are pale, some people are not. Everybody needs to get the **** over it. Sunbeds and tanning using oil are very harmful to your skin, sunburn increases your risk of melanoma and sun damage ages you terribly. If you can go out in the sun and get the nice tan that you want without burning or harming your skin, go for it. If you're pale and burn easily, stay safe and and in the shade. People who guilt anyone for not conforming to their personal ideals are assholes. It's okay to have preferences, it's not okay to be a dick about it.
_TheWoman_ 6
The nurse doesn't have respect for OP.
hynriech_lord 8
How in the **** are you allergic to the sun?
BlesstheSilence 11
Our bodies can only take so much UV rays. Some people are more sensitive than others.
awkward_gothlady 32
Why is it acceptable to make fun of someone's skin tone if it's light? Whether you have dark skin or light skin, it's really not something you can help...
redbandit9877 12
Well look on the bright side, as a ghost you could make a great assassin.
azwethinkweiz87 11
Pale people need love too dammit! :(
worldclassrager 41
That's a bit insulting...better than albino right? And if you want to take it further you already have a Halloween costume...(I know that's insulting/mean also)
BlesstheSilence 11
I find it sad when nurses start to treat people like that when they don't enjoy their jobs anymore. Sorry you had to go through that OP :/
Ubehage 32
Well, she was right. Even if it was very rude and offensive...
JudgeComrade 17
Did you get angry and leave through the wall?