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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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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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sexual_girl 15
I get how frustrating that must've been. I'm 20, but everyone I know thinks I look 15 or 16. And to those saying she should have corrected him, she may not have had time if he was getting up to get off the train.
siggy_mcsigx 22
Dude just today someone claimed I look 13; I am 21.
Hiimhaileypotter 53
I'm 19 and everyone thinks I'm 14 or 15. Doesn't really bother me because when I'm 40 and I look like I'm 28 or 29 I'll be enjoying it! Lol.
Frenchtony 17
1984 is probably an old book, I wouldn't read it... I'm pretty sure it's some dumb love story under a spreading chestnut tree or some crap like that...
Wakachulak 22
Yeah, 50 yo and about a totalitarian state watching it's citizens every move. Romantic huh? You probably think Romeo and Juliet is some kind of ****, don't you?
gracehi 33
I think that was sarcasm. He quoted the book with the line "underneath the spreading chestnut tree." It's a reference to a song in 1984, “Underneath the spreading chestnut tree, I sold you and you sold me." It's about how the heroes betrayed one another. I doubt he would have used those specific words coincidentally without having read 1984.
Frenchtony 17
Love it wakachulak , please keep on commenting about stuff you don't know forever, it's pretty entertaining ;)
bingodog 11
I have the same problem, but I'm a guy. and I love it hehe!
siggy_mcsigx 22
Plot twist: you thought HE was 25, but he was actually 35 or something?
Brandi_Faith 34
*45-55.
yellowturtles16 7
Nothing wrong with looking young. You will appreciate it later.
Razell 13
The only thing I can think of is that either he is a lot older than he looks, or the way you dress makes you look younger than you are. If you want to look older (or...your age) the only thing to try is changing the content of your wardrobe.
syed121417 22
Or he thought she was younger than she actually is. More likely of a possibility. Especially when you have a baby face and are short like me
babyshaft408 8
Haha
homes7d 14
At least you have a young face
Lightwatch 8
I think he just sounds like a conceited jerk
limabeans101029 21
Or he just genuinely thought OP was younger
gracehi 33
It was pretty condescending for him to pat her on the head like that, even if he thought she was an adolescent.
limabeans101029 21
That's true. Maybe he thought she was *really* young
schhichick 14
too bad