Today, my very handsome, fit, Russian boyfriend tried to make me feel better about being a little overweight by telling me, "It's okay, you're American, everyone expects you to be fat." 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 hanging out with my boyfriend. Everything seemed to be going well, when all of a sudden he turned to look at me with a pensive and thoughtful expression. I expected him to say something important, but instead he just said, "I was wondering, how does it feel to be fat?" FML
Today, I told my boyfriend that I gained a few pounds and thought I looked fat. He replied that I looked the same and that I shouldn't worry because he likes fat girls. I never thought I was fat before this. FML
Today, I was talking to my boyfriend about how I'm self conscious about my weight. He looks at me and says, "Don't worry babe, I've always been kind of a chubby chaser." FML
Today, my boyfriend sent me a text that said, "I can't be seen with you anymore. You're too fat." FML
Today, while having dinner with my boyfriend's family, his mom told me that it looks like I've gained quite some weight. When my boyfriend told her that this was a rude thing to say, she said it wasn't rude, just the truth. FML
Today, a Russian guy came up to me on the train and informed me that I look exactly like a typical Russian woman. He then went on to explain that I even had enough fat to survive their cold winters. FML
Today, I was telling my boyfriend about how self conscious I am and how I obsess about my weight. He said, "Don't be ridiculous, you don't need to lose THAT much weight." FML
Today, my chunky boyfriend told me that he'd be less attracted to me if I gained weight. I have low self-esteem. FML
Today, several Ukrainians didn't believe me when I said I was American. Apparently I'm not fat enough. FML
Today, my boyfriend broke up with me because I'm now about 15 pounds overweight. When I called him a hypocrite as he's over 40 pounds overweight, he said that his weight didn't matter because "it's the girl's job to look hot." FML
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possumisawesome 0
I guess people assume Americans are fat like they assume Canada is a barren winter wonderland where the inhabitants live in igloos, ride moose and polar bears, and are governed by Tim Hortons. :P
fits138 0
maybe he was joking...? I thought it was funny...
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Comments (474)
gr3y_fml 1
You have a handsome, fit Russian boyfriend who is really really nice even if he's not so good at being comforting. Your life doesn't suck at all!
nosocks 0
Russian BF didn't say "All Americans are fat". What he said was "[Americans are] expected to be fat" This means that he understands that fat in USA is the norm, not the exception. It's good to hear that you're not fat - and it's also nice that you're American - as Dr Who might have said: "Some of my best friends are American" :o)
MsTODoubleD 0
that's funny. I'm American, and have to admit we've got some fat mofos! but so does every other country. anyways, ppl need to quit being so damn sensitive! lighten up, and see the humor in the remark! it's funny!
mjolene 0
in soviet Russia , fast food eat you!
muffinsareyummy 1
Sadly, all Russians believe all Americans are fat. That's just the way it is. If you don't like it then don't date/be friends with Russians, that's the only advice I have for you.
iheartchocolate1 0
uh... hello? stereotypical much?! if you're going to argue your point, at least do it so it doesn't make you seem like a hypocrite.
theanonimouse 0
I don't think that word means what you think it means. This comment isn't hypocritical. Does she stereotype? Sure. Generalize? You betcha! Contradict herself/in any way indicate that the aforementioned comment isn't truly indicative of her beliefs? Not so much.
TheIrishJaneDoe 9
One could argue that the "sadly" does make her a hypocrite. It conveys a feeling of regret that Russians stereotype Americans. Then she goes on the blatantly steteotype Russians, which seems to contradict that implied regret. Just sayin'.
muffinsareyummy 1
Dude, I'm an American. Born and raised in our Nation's Capital. Being fat is something that Americans are known for in European countries whether we like it or not. (Hence the ******* word sadly.)
muffinsareyummy 1
And no, I'm not stereotyping Russians. I've got Russian friends that will flat out tell you they think, compared to people in Russia, that most Americans are fat.
theanonimouse 0
I think that was more of a "get over it" sadly than a "I truly regret this state of affairs" sadly. Honestly, your explanation is a HUGE stretch for me.
muffinsareyummy 1
I really don't see how it's that huge of a stretch considering I spent most of last summer in Moscow. Compared to Russia, America is morbidly obese. It's why the OP's boyfriend said what he did and it's why my Russian friends say what they say. Truthfully, I really couldn't give two ***** what any of you think when I'm just stating things from my personal knowledge.
muffinsareyummy 1
Also, just thought I'd add, you guys are reaching so ******* hard with how I apparently use the word sadly. Christ on a cracker.
ninjacapo 2
lol im proyd to be an american. good metabolism mofo
perdix 31
Tell him everyone expects him to be a drunk communist. But, seriously, folks . . . you've got a "very handsome, fit" boyfriend who says don't worry about being a little overweight? I fail to see where the FML is here. Just don't gain any more weight ;)
MsTODoubleD 0
Couldn't agree more! This is neither an FML or a YDI for that matter.. Be glad he at least puts out effort to try to make u feel better, trust me, he could've said/done a lot worse!
ANTONKR 0
Yea. You are lucky he didn't dump you. And I think it was meant as a joke
shade609 0
damn communist bastard
bennyboy111 7
so true
aabbcock 0
win