Today, I was signing with my deaf brother at a local McDonald's. We were having a laugh about a game we played last night when this morbidly obese woman waddled over to us. She was utterly convinced we were "talking shit" about her and made a scene about our "hand gestures." Seriously? 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 sitting in McDonald's. A lady came up to me and started complaining about the bad service, and asked for the manager. I told her that I didn't work there. "But you must, someone that fat has to work here!" FML
Today, I was at the airport, when a lady came up and loudly asked if she could sit next to me. I have serious social issues, so to avoid having to talk to her, I pretended I was deaf and couldn't hear her. She immediately broke out her sign language skills. FML
Today, a deaf customer came to my work. In an attempt to connect with him I introduced myself in sign language. He just rolled his eyes and pointed at my name tag. FML
Today, I was at McDonald's. As I left the counter with the food, I heard the cashier mutter, "Fat ass." I turned around and demanded to see the manager. Once he came and heard the situation, he looked at me and said, "Well, it's not like he's wrong, right?" FML
Today, I was in an elevator with my brother and a woman. He signs to me that she has a "damn fine ass." I chuckle and then shake my head. He shrugs. A second later the woman signs to us, 'Rick, don't you remember me?' Turns out she helped teach my brother sign language when he was six. FML
Today, I asked a girl at the restaurant I work at if she'd had enough to eat. When she said yes, I said, "Are you sure?" I didn't realize how insulting it sounded until her equally overweight mom was up in my face, demanding to see my manager. FML
Today, while checking out a couple at work, I handed them their receipt and wished them a good day. The woman promptly pulled her husband to the side, and whispered to him about how much of a "fucking idiot" I was for making the prices so high. I work at McDonald's. FML
Today, my mom was "that" customer at the local drive-thru. She slipped into attention whore mode and bitched the guy out for not giving us extra fries. He said she didn't ask for any, which was true. Instead of apologizing, she swore at him and floored the gas, sending our drinks spilling all over me. FML
Today, I was at work at McDonald's, at the front counter when an elderly lady came up to me and whispered, "I just shit everywhere in your restroom," then turned around and walked out the door. FML
Today, while working at McDonald's, a woman returned to the drive thru because her fries weren't hot enough. She was so angry about coming back that she threw her cold fries at me through the window and told me to "choke on them." FML
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quickit 24
That's when you give her the finger. But in all seriousness, you could try and explain to her that you were playing a game. She's obviously very insecure about her wait.
MDoremis 38
Some people are just really insecure about themselves. I know if I'm out running errands looking disheveled (because yoga pants are for running errands, right?) with my back brace on and a gaggle of women start laughing at something I'll anxiously think they're laughing at me.
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quickit 24
That's when you give her the finger. But in all seriousness, you could try and explain to her that you were playing a game. She's obviously very insecure about her wait.
quickit 24
*weight. Sorry, it's 3:00am
KatieJBabe 27
I honestly thought you were making a pun about a larger person getting angry over the wait for her food. hahaha
nickob96 25
Not to be a dick but if she's insecure about her weight why is she at a McDonald's?
MidnaLink 35
'Cause it's delicious. 'Nuff said.
Mauskau 36
Mcdonalds is far from delicious.
Penguinox 8
And then when she gets mad at being flipped off, you explain it means cactus in sign language haha.
AggieMike77 12
weight NOT wait
RedPandax 23
Tell her is Sign Language to **** off (hopefully if your brother doesn't know the sign if he's younger) or something similar.
slutfactory 17
#51, I think flipping the bird is universal sign language for **** off and people of all ages are aware of it.
RedPandax 23
#53, I figured it'd be more amusing if you did it in sign language so the lady was oblivious to what you were signing. I know some sign language and I believe its more fun to sign it than to gesture it. I would hope a five year old doesn't know the bird at that age, but with this generation, who knows. I didn't learn it till I was 12.
Demonface54 20
@Mauskau If it's once every few months, then it's pretty good. I haven't had McDonald's in 4 years and I tried it 2 weeks ago. Not that bad.
hehe1996 15
Some people are just self-obsessed OP, or looking to cause a scene. I hope you and your brother were able to continue with your day after this incident and she didn't spoil it for you.
xsaladsandwich 15
She was obviously morbidly too self obesessed to notice your brother was deaf. Next time when someone does that OP? Just walk away laughing. That'll set them off. But if your a nice person. Well. Do nice person things.
confused_wandere 26
Not to be rude, but how can you notice if someone is deaf? You can't exactly see it.
VeganVampyre 27
You can if they're communicating using sign language, and you know, not talking out loud. That's a bit of a hint.
xsaladsandwich 15
Like #44 said, not talking and using sign.
rshweky 17
She was obviously too self-absorbed to realize it was about anything but herself. Just shake it off OP and keep laughing and having fun with your brother.
leogachi 15
@5 Maybe she doesn't know what sign language is. She could be self-absorbed and dumb.
MDoremis 38
Some people are just really insecure about themselves. I know if I'm out running errands looking disheveled (because yoga pants are for running errands, right?) with my back brace on and a gaggle of women start laughing at something I'll anxiously think they're laughing at me.
DarkAngelsBlade 25
Yeah a lot are insecure, but you know what most insecure people do? They bottle it and walk away. This woman was not acting out of a insecurity, she was looking for a fight.
MDoremis 38
There comes a point in someone's life, insecure or not, where they've had enough and are no loner afraid to confront someone for a perceived slight. How does the saying go? You can only kick a dog so many times before it turns vicious.
lysx84 24
I know some relevant sign language for such a situation...
saraaa2552 15
Should of apologized and ask if you could buy her a diet coke
bris_63 18
I have to say it; it's should have, not should of.
saraaa2552 15
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Shutup
Sirin_fml 47
I have to say it; it's shut up, not shutup.
ObamaTwerks 5
Bwahahaha! **** her life!!
bris_63 18
Unless she only saw one or two signs, there's really no reason to think that sign language is just a few hand gestures aiding a normal situation.
whereubee 1
Someone was insecure