Today, while reading "1984" on the train, a cute guy around my age and I got into a great a discussion about the book. Just when I thought he might ask for my number, he got up, patted me on the head and said it's so nice that kids my age still took interest in real literature. I'm 25. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was reading a newspaper at a bus stop when a creepy guy rested his chin on my shoulder and said, "I miss the good old days, when people would read newspapers together and it wasn't classed as weird." He then walked off. FML
Today, on the bus, a young high school boy sat down next to me and started to chat me up. I thought it was cute until he asked me which high school I was attending. I'm 27, I'm married, I have a child. FML
Today, I was reading the seventh Harry Potter book at an airport. A woman asked me what I was reading, so I told her. She said, "Oh, so you have children?" Since I'm in my early twenties, I was taken aback and said no. She replied slower and louder, "Oh, so you have a childlike mind?" FML
Today, I was in the store when a man started chatting me up. He was good looking and charming. He asked, “So, what are you, 22-23?” I saw him visibly recoil in disgust when I told him my real age. I’m only 35, he was about 50, but he acted like he couldn’t runaway fast enough. FML
Today, I saw a cute guy at the coffee shop reading a book. Wanting to be friendly, I smiled as I approached and asked what he was reading. He returned the smile and said, "Minding your damn business, by Fuck Off." FML
Today, I was in the middle of enjoying a really good book while in a waiting room. Someone saw what I was reading and thought it would be cool if she leaned over and told me everything that happens. FML
Today, I was reading a book in public. Some bastard stranger came over and started spoiling the plot for me. FML
Today, I was riding the train and saw a cute guy licking his lips at me. Flattered, I gave him my number when the train stopped. He looked at me and said, "Don't flatter yourself. You have mustard on your face." FML
Today, my 70 year-old coworker gave me a letter telling me he was attracted to me, and wishes to have a relationship in which he can 'hold me in his arms every night'. I'm 21. FML
Today, on the crowded train, a cute guy called me over and told me to stand next to him because there were less people there. We started talking, but he left before I could get his number. Just when I was about to tell my friends about it, I find out that he stole my phone. FML
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Top comments
milky2321 14
life of a baby face.
CallMeWindSock 24
Maybe he really did find you attractive but didn't wanna seem like a pedophile since he thought you were younger.
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Comments (122)
milky2321 14
life of a baby face.
EmperorChowilio 21
I know them feels all to well :(
brivielle 15
I know that life. I got people asking me if I just got into university. I graduated uni 2years ago. Babyface life has its perks though;)
muzy 23
Take it as a compliment, op. You have excellent genes!
badmandilon 19
He might be older of how he looks.
Adamantablade 8
Maybe he thought you were his age and simultaneously 14. Doublethink.
CallMeWindSock 24
Maybe he really did find you attractive but didn't wanna seem like a pedophile since he thought you were younger.
lexiieeex3 32
That's the spirit!
Enslaved 38
But the guys said "kids MY age..." Wouldn't that mean he thought she was also the same age as him (around 25) and not younger?
Enslaved 38
Nm I misread it thinking the guy said it. It was never quoted by him. My bad.
Jonesy272 15
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lpaz 14
I think the OP was referring to herself. I don't think it was direct quotes from the guy.
killerdana 19
#61, I read it that way at first too and was really confused.
katejanek 16
coming up with a top comment is hard!
Flaming_Pandas 15
Get out.
thesmeagol 22
And messing it up is easy.
ThePaperDragon 31
At least you had a good book discussion!
RandomUsername88 24
Adults are just kids at heart!!
AH1Zviper 15
Kind of ironic that he judges a book by his cover.
senbonzakuraa 12
+1
sdroze1389 31
isn't irony using a word or phrase against it's literal definition? btw that's not intended to be douche-esque, it's a serious question.
amypr 20
There are multiple types of irony, but yes, that's one type. I don't see any irony in the FML though, I'm not sure if I'm missing something or PP is misusing the word.
PrincessesCrown 17
Yes, there are multiple forms of irony. There's verbal irony (which I believe is what you are think of #104) dramatic irony, and situational irony. I believe this is a case of situational irony which "involves a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens." This is because you would expect the guy who is into literature not to judge a book by its cover, yet he is clearly judging OP's age by her appearance.
shtoof 7
at least he thinks u look young.. take it as a compliment!
TheMathMajor 26
Looking like a minor at 25 isn't really a good thing...
MrSassypants 34
But when she's 80 years old and can pass of as a 60 year old, it will kind of pay off.
TheMathMajor 26
People say that a lot but I really don't think it works that way, haha. She'll get wrinkles just like everybody else and you'll be able to tell she's 80. It also doesn't seem like so much of a benefit to look younger than you are. People put way too much emphasis on that.
littlekellilee 45
It does work that way. At 25 you start showing signs of aging because of what you've done and how you've treated your skin. If you continue on the path of taking care of your skin, at 80 you'll have less wrinkles and age spots than most people your age. I'm 26 and servers at bars still think I'm under 18. It's because I've stayed out of the sun and been diligent with sunscreen. There are people my age that look 40 already. It's maybe not an important thing if you don't put value into your appearance, but usually people do.
feven 32
Or just straight up genetics.
msmedistyle 14
As a 25 year old that is mistaked between the ages 16-18 it really sucks. Try finding someone your own age that way.. Or getting into a rated R movie.
Khaleesi_26 30
Try getting dirty looks in the stores by people because they think your skipping school. I had a lady come up to me once telling me it's not good to skip school. Should have seen the look on her face when I said I was almost 18 and had graduated High School already. She mistakened me for a 12 year old.
laden_swallow09 35
*mistook
okaydisarray 17
mistakened? mistaked? good grief.
BBeffedmylife 28
I once had a lady scold me for having a daughter at such a young age. Yes, I was young at 20 but she was under the impression that I was in middle school or something.
Khaleesi_26 30
Mistaked*. My bad grammar police, i forgot to proof read my comment, but I have now fixed it to appease you all :)
okaydisarray 17
Mistook ;)
Khaleesi_26 30
Thats it, i give up! I just can't win :P
simplysarcastics 26
According to some people i've been either fifteen or eighteen for years. They look shocked when I tell them I am no teenager.
ber4fun 23
Well, he is right about that.
paigexox0 37
Didnt you correct him? Maybe he would have given you his number then?
Brandi_Faith 34
This may have worked depending on what age he thought she was. If he thought she was around 17 and thought she was hot but knew he couldn't go there than he may be happy to hear how old she is and be interested. But if he thought she was 15 or under then I don't think he's going to want to go there because he thought she looked like a kid and may be completely turned off by that.
keeks46 12
You could just say your age, couldn't you?
simplysarcastics 26
She could but if she is really baby faced like me then they still won't believe, and we don't like going through that "yes i am" oh no you aren't. process.
killerdana 19
I also look a lot younger than I am. I still get people asking me what highschool I go to. I'm almost 30!