Today, an overweight coworker of mine was saying that her favorite mythical creatures was Mermaids, because she considers them graceful, carefree and aesthetically beautiful, like her. I absentmindedly blurted out, “Not with that body.” The word “Sorry” didn’t cut it for the write up I received. FML
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Wild Nights Out
Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Today, a coworker told me I was "fat shaming" them by discussing weight loss with other coworkers. FML
Today, after weeks of everyone at work avoiding me, I finally asked my coworker what was up. She informed me, “You’re 350lbs and try to dress like an office siren, it’s pathetic to look at.” FML
Today, my girlfriend told me she was worried about being eaten by a whale while out kayaking on our holiday tour. I told her that she was way larger than whale food, and that it wouldn’t be interested in her. Now she is accusing me of trying to tell her "nicely" that she's fat. FML
Today, my husband and I were going over costume ideas for his company’s Halloween party. I suggested to be Ariel the Little Mermaid. He scoffed, “Wow, not only are they changing her race but her body type too?” FML
Today, a 300 lb woman caused a huge scene at the public pool where I work. She accused me of fatshaming and swore to sue me for discrimination. I asked her to cover up, as her 3x too small string bikini went against the pool’s dress code. I don’t make the rules, I just have to enforce them. FML
Today, two of my friends condemned me for being "narrow-minded", because I couldn't help but laugh at the thought that someone would believe mermaids actually exist. FML
Today, my boss gave me a warning for "insulting our best customer" after she saw a comment on her customer card saying "stop giving this fat bitch free samples." My boss had written it in the first place, but refuses to either remember or admit it. FML
Today, while bored at work I was reading an article online about the local zoo and its animals. I received an email so quickly responded, but when signing off accidentally wrote "thanks hippo" instead of "thanks heaps". To a woman with a weight problem. Who also outranks me. FML
Today, I was working my job checking people in at the gym. A sweaty, chubby woman came up to me complaining about how our staff seems so fit. I replied, "We like to hire people who have bodies that motivate our clients!" She gave a blank stare, then said, "So how did you get the job?" FML
Today, a coworker complimented me on losing weight, and said that she wished she could drop a few pounds too. I was too embarrassed to tell her that the only reason I've lost weight is because I haven't been able to afford to eat. FML
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Top comments
RichardPencil 32
Shut the **** up, Olive Oyl! There's a theory that what sailors thought were mermaids were actually manatees. Those "ladies" aren't slim and your coworker might fit right in. Don't tell her this!
Lydmyers 9
Well thats what you get for being shallow and rude. mermaids come in all shapes and sizes, just as humans do.
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Comments (9)
RichardPencil 32
Shut the **** up, Olive Oyl! There's a theory that what sailors thought were mermaids were actually manatees. Those "ladies" aren't slim and your coworker might fit right in. Don't tell her this!
Vesi 30
Beluga whales, actually, but yeah, there is that theory.
Lydmyers 9
Well thats what you get for being shallow and rude. mermaids come in all shapes and sizes, just as humans do.
Jonkbaby 23
come on man
Hangryko 32
God forbid someone judges how you look.
slkeithh 14
You're a disgusting human being and you should have been fired.
randybryant799 21
Let's be clear. You didn't absentmindedly say that. You were being mean and you got caught.
VnD 12
Do you realise how much of a emotional damage you might have caused that woman? As someone who went through these smartass remarks when I was overweight, that shit hurts, I hope that woman starts working out and becomes beautiful inside and out while you'll remain a sour and judgmental bitch your entire life
JasonThorn 24
OP...TACT. Learn it. Live it.